Tip 43: Skip the mayo!

Bret, this tip is for you!

Bret LOVES mayo. I mean, this guy would have it all the time.

I personally HATE mayo, so this tip does not really apply to me. Haha

Today's tip is on the short side, but that doesn't mean it is any less important!

Tip 43: Skip the mayonaise!

Mayo is full of fat, calories, and theres plenty of ways to get that good taste without slathering on mayo.

Here's five easy ways to replace mayonaise!:
1. Spices! Add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, chili power, any spice you like to get more taste
2. go for a low calorie dressing or vinagrette instead
3. greek yogurt! (this is my personal fave). add a little of PLAIN greek yogurt to tuna and make tuna salad. the same goes for any other recipie that calls for mayo. it's lower calorie, more filling because its full of protein, and really yummy! you can also slather a little on break for sandwiches
4. add lettuce or tomato to sandwiches for more moisture
5. if you absolutely HAVE to have it, go for a reduced-calorie mayo, one made with healthier ingredients (such as olive oil mayo or vegganaise- which is a vegan mayo made from a plant base). Or, just put less! :)

Just Another Whale,
MyzzLyzz

Tip 42: Spring Cleaning

Okay, so I know today is the first day of SUMMER, but what better time to think about cleaning out your house, and life, and...kitchen?

Summer is a beautiful time of year, warm, sunny, and full of relaxing days spent enjoying the fruits of your labor. It's also a time of year we stress about, having to wear shorter skirts and shorts, and dresses, and of course, bathing suits.

Many people make the mistake of trying to lose weight in the summer. Any time is a good time to start your weight loss journey, BUT results are slow. They take time, patience, and dedication. If you start your diet and exercise program in summer, you won't see fantastic results until fall, which then leads you to get discouraged and give up. Please don't give up!

Today's tip is a lazy one. Because summer should be focused more on fun than on work.

Tip 42: Clean out your kitchen.

Click "read more" for an easy way to make staying on track easier.

Tip 41: yes, breakfast can do that!

Today, we're talking about my favorite meal of the day....breakfast!!

I LOVE BREAKFAST! :)

It's my favorite part of the morning, getting to eat a nice-sized meal and not feel guilty about it!

Tip 41: Eat breakfast!

Click "read more" for some great breakfast meal ideas, and a look at why it really is the most important meal of the day! :)

Tip 40: think you're too heavy to exercise? walk!

Are you over 100 pounds overweight? Or are you so heavy you have trouble moving? Does exercise seem impossible for you?

Think again.

Don't let it get you down. Think positive, and don't let yourself drown yourself deeper into an unhappy, obese hole.

With a little patience, hard work, and perseverance, you can get the exercise you need to supplement your healthy diet and get you on the road to weight loss.

Tip 40: think you're too heavy to exercise? walk!

(Note: always consult a doctor when beginning an exercise plan, and for safety reasons, if you are this new to exercise you should have a buddy with you at all time in case of injury, and for support!)

Click "read more" for a great outline on how to get walking, and get losing. :)

Tip 39: Sweet is sweet, no matter how you use it

I think we all get tempted by something sweet that adds 0 calories to our plate.

But think about it, doesn't it sound too good to be true?

Well, it is.

Tip 39: Whether you use sugar or a sugar substitute, the effects are still the same (if not worse)

Click "read more" to see 5 big reasons why splenda, artificial sweeteners, diet soda, and 0-calorie flavored water can do more harm than good to your waistline. 

"BL" Week #10

LIZZ (MYZZLYZZ)
Previous Weight: 209 / 209.4
Current Weight: 208.6
Pounds Lost: -0.4
Percentage Lost: 0.001...%

BRET
Previous Weight: 277.4
Current Weight:  277.0
Pounds Lost: -0.4
Percentage Lost: 0.001...%




THIS WEEK'S WINNER IS: TIE!


Okay, so at least I'm a little caught up! haha. Good job Bret, hopefully next week i'll be the winner! :)


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Tip 38: Go outside and play!

Yay! Its Summer!  Although it's not my personal favorite season, summer is great for a lot of reasons: days off from work/school, nice weather, and plenty of fun outdoor activities!

Summer is the season that we all work hard for during the year. For some that means fitting into that bikini that you hung on your kitchen wall to keep you motivated (and away from the cookies). For others, its being able to walk on the beach as a lighter person, and feeling less sweaty and gross when its hot outside.

Summer is also the season of barbecues, parties, and other indulgence into sweet food.

To stay fit this summer, you should....


Tip 38: Go outside and play!

Click "read more" for some great ideas on how to get outside and get moving to have fun and burn calories at the same time!

"BL" Week #9

LIZZ (MYZZLYZZ)
Previous Weight: 209 / 211.8*
Current Weight: 209.4
Pounds Lost: 0*
Percentage Lost: 0%* 


*on biggest loser they go by the lightest previous weight and not necessarily the previous week's weight. 



BRET
Previous Weight: 277.4
Current Weight:  277.4
Pounds Lost: 0*
Percentage Lost: 0%






Ugh i was so close! :( That just means that I've caught up a little....so next week, Bret - you better watch out!!! 

Tip 37: slow and steady wins the race

Fast weight loss. Its what we all strive for because we are just so sick of feeling heavy - inside and out.

But did you know that going crazy with exercise and restrictive eating can do more harm than good - even if you're able to stick with it?

My advice? Take the route of the turtle not the hare. Slow and steady wins the race!!

Tip 37: Slow and steady wins the race; aim to lose 2-4 lbs a week maximum

Click "read more" to see why fast results can do more harm than good...

Tip 36: Diet pills are a big no-no

Okay, we've all seen the advertisements. In magazines, on TV, on billboards.

Some take the approach of a medical doctor, using chart and "double blind" studies to sway you into thinking they're a safe (and sure) bet to lose your unwanted belly fat.

Others go the sex-sells route, and flash images of the perfect body - a tight toned stomach and stick thin arms and legs - and get you to imagine yourself looking like those models, and thinking that the only way you could ever look like that is to buy their product.

Still others are more sneaky, with eye-catching and interesting commercials that confuse you but make you remember their product.

The point is that the diet pills and drinks are a multi-billion dollar industry. We keep buying and buying their products.

But did you ever stop to think about it for a minute? If some company had actually found the magic pill for weight loss, all other companies would be out of business, everyone would be thin, and EVERYONE would know about it.

For those of you that have tried the pills, did they really work? I'm going to take a guess and say they didn't.

Tip 38: Diet pills are a big no-no


Click "read more" for more insight as to why these "quick fixes" are complete crap!