Author: Ultalife

Eating for the Holidays

The Christmas Season is especially difficult for those trying to diet—lose weight or even just maintain their weight. I used to start a diet thinking I had to deprive myself of good things…and to feel hungry all the time!!

Those kinds of diets usually fail. While you might lose a few pounds, you will tend to gain eat-methem back. No one can live in a constant state of hunger!! If you tell yourself you cannot have a certain food (like chocolate), guess what you will crave!! I have actually had chocolate call my name!!

 

I learned years ago that dieting is never a good idea. What you should do is make lifestyle changes. Modify your eating in ways you can continue. Don’t deprive yourself for 2 weeks and then go crazy eating after that!

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Are You On A Diet?

Tips for eating and enjoying it—but not gaining weight.

I have learned some tips that have helped me through the years. I have been a long time Weight Watcher member and have tried to find ways to eat in whatever situation I am in…and make it work. I don’t beat myself up if I am not perfect. I just get up and start over the next day.

Growing up, my mom was a great cook. Bacon (and the grease) was used in almost every vegetable for seasoning. Sure it is great—but not healthy or low calorie. Instead of using bacon or lots of butter when cooking my veggies, I have learned to use chicken broth—or even just bouillon cubes.  My green beans cooked this way are great. I use one bouillon cube per pound of fresh green beans. Try sautéing a chopped onion in just a dab of olive oil first and that will also add extra flavor.

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Open Your Gift!

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Don’t you just love to see all the beautifully wrapped presents under the Christmas tree? Or how about the ones you receive for your birthday? Some people are masters at creating the most beautiful packages, aren’t they? When you see a gift, beautifully wrapped and decorated, does it benefit you? As long as it is sitting on a table or under the Christmas tree, you can’t derive any benefits or pleasure from it…other than maybe appreciating the wrappings.

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No More Complaining and See Your Life Change!

A CHALLENGE—but one that will bring about incredible changes in your life! Learn to live a life of positivity!! We are asking you to do this for 30 days—don’t give up and stop after the first few days. Do it for 30 days and see the changes in your whole life.

For the duration of this Challenge (and hopefully ever after) you’re going to give up ALL criticism, complaining and critical comments.

Each time you catch yourself making a critical comment or complaint (which is probably more often than you realize right now)…STOP and REPLACE that  criticism with something GOOD.

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Can You Be Positive In A World Full Of Negativity?

One day about many years ago, we were working and listening to a recording of Dr Norman Vincent Peale. My mind was more on the work I was doing until a simple statement grabbed my attention. Please know that these are probably not Dr Peale’s exact words, but this is the thought I have remembered since then.

‘Fill your mind to the overflowing with good.’

This has made a huge impact on me. As I thought about this simple statement, I began thinking about all the negativity we are bombarded with daily.  We are faced with personal. family and relationship challenges all the time. If I see a problem, I immediately want to fix it and move on. Some things cannot be fixed so easily or quickly.

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Are You In Control–Or Is Your Appetite In Control?

Saffron is s spice which is derived from the Crocus sativus flower. It has been used as a spice in cooking for years and is also available as a supplement. Saffron has been used for thousands of years to treat many symptoms from fevers to cramps to heartburn to asthma. Studies are ongoing to determine all the benefits of Saffron Supplements. It is believed Saffron could be helpful with Alzheimers Disease (in slowing the progression), depression, premenstrual syndrome, high cholesterol.  Saffron extract is also believed to be helpful in promoting weight loss and in treating depression.

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