Women Food and God
Best Selling Book by Geneen Roth

Weight Watch

It has been well established that a diet high in fruits and vegetables is helpful in preventing many diseases including cancer.

What has also been feverishly investigated is the effects of berries on the body. Some researchers have studied the health benefit of specific berries while others have focused on isolating the health-promoting bioactive compounds that give berries their claim to fame.

Some of the known cancer-preventive agents present in berries include vitamins A, C, and E and folic acid; calcium and selenium; beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and lutein; phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol; triterpene esters; and phenolic molecules such as anthocyanins, flavonols, proanthocyanidins, ellagitannins, and phenolic acids. Berries contain high levels of a diverse range of phytochemicals, most of which are phenolic molecules.

If you’re not familiar with the majority of these compounds then don’t worry. They are all more or less different types of antioxidants. That berries exhibit potent antioxidative properties is widely accepted, but their biological properties extend beyond antioxidation.

In fact, berries also exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, are able to inhibit cell proliferation, modulate cell cycle arrest, and induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells with little or no negative effects in normal cells.

These traits make berries an awesome addition to any health-minded diet.

For example, a 2006 study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed that blackberry, black raspberry, blueberry, cranberry, red raspberry, and strawberry extracts inhibit the growth of human oral, breast, colon, and prostate cancer cells.

In 2006, the journal Nutrition and Cancer published a 6-month cancer-preventive pilot study that was conducted by administering 32g or 45g (female and male, respectively) of freeze dried black raspberry powder (BRB) to patients with Barrett’s esophagus (BE), a pre-cancerous esophageal condition.

BE’s importance lies in the fact that it confers a 30-40-fold increased risk for the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma, a rapidly increasing and extremely deadly form of cancer. At the time of the publication, interim findings from 10 patients with BE supported the finding that daily consumption of BRB promoted reductions in two markers of oxidative stress.

So it goes without saying that berries are a blessing. As a rule of thumb, any food (or berry) that has a deep colourful hue will most likely be a high source of antioxidants. The key is to incorporate a wide variety of different colours in order to benefit from all their respective antioxidant properties.

Add berries to your smoothies, to your morning cereal and salads, or enjoy them on their own. Here’s a berry-licious recipe to get your taste buds started:

Berry Fusion Breakfast

½ cup each of blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries
¼ cup goji berries, soaked (optional)
4 tbsp shredded dried coconut
1 cup rice or nut milk of choice

•combine berries in a bowl, sprinkle coconut overtop, and top with milk.

Nutrition Expert, Yuri Elkaim and his groundbreaking book, Eating for Energy, have helped thousands of people in over 80 countries regain control of their health and weight. Watch his new You Tube Video and discover a delicious GREEN smoothie recipe that will keep you energized and nourished. For more on his revolutionary healthy eating book visit http://www.EatingforEnergy.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    How many weight watch points should I be eating a day?
    I weight 205 and I have 5'9.
    I lost my paper that told me and I am doing weight watchers on my own without going to the meetings.
    Woops Weight Watchers

    • ANSWER:
      I started Weight Watchers October 28, 2008, and I've already lost 7 pounds. I'm not attending meetings, I'm just using what information I found on the internet. Check out these websites -
      http://www.peertrainer.com/articles/weight_watchers_points.htm
      http://www.sublogic.com/points/
      http://www.augustgames.com/weightwatchers.htm

  2. QUESTION:
    How to watch my weight without looking at vegetables?
    Plan an simple, I want to lose some weight. I workout like mainly everyday and I'm seeing results. Problem is, I still see fat here and there. I'm guessing I'm not losing too much because I need to watch what I eat. I still eat the same snacks here and there. Random sodas from time to time. I know that you should eat your fruits and vegetables but the thing is, I don't like most of them. Is there a possible way to still lose weight even without a whole lot of vegetables?

    • ANSWER:
      try some home remedies along with regular diet program. start doing pranayam. it really works. i reduced 6 inches in two months.for more information, read
      http://www.suite101.com/content/effective-remedies-for-reducing-weight-a276319

  3. QUESTION:
    How to watch your weight on night shift?
    Can anyone give me suggestions on how to watch my weight and even lose a few pounds while working the night shift. All of the "plans" that I have seen have recommendations for day shift. I am actually both depending on the day. I work 3-4 days a week and I am off for the remainder.
    Thanks for you advice

    • ANSWER:
      I used to work nightshift and I ballooned. My recommendation is after work *I know its hard* go the gym. Also, prepare your meals at home and take them to work. Eat lots of salads, fruits, grilled meats. Low fat dressing will help too. Avoid snacks at all costs, and drink plenty of water when you are at work.

  4. QUESTION:
    How do I tell my girlfriend to watch her weight?
    My girlfriend comes from a big family. She has two older sisters who are now on the big side. When her sisters were her age, they were skinny, just like my girlfriend. How do I tell my girlfriend nicely to watch her weight so she doesn't end up like her sisters when she is older?

    • ANSWER:
      youll have have to eat right and work out with her but dont tell her your plan or shell be uber pissed

  5. QUESTION:
    How do I watch my weight that does not take up alot of time?
    I wanna kinda watch my weight a little bit but I don't have alot of time at home so I need a quick and easy way to watch my weight.

    • ANSWER:
      Record what you eat. Everyday I do that and i don;t consume over a certain amount of calories. It helps me a lot.

      FitDay free journal ...you should google that's its really helpful...I probably spend about 5 min on it each day recoding my food intake

  6. QUESTION:
    Is a strawberry shake from Sonic okay to drink for lunch if you are trying to watch your weight?
    Im trying to watch my weight/ figure but I hate going to eat with the girls from work at fast food restaurants, and don't know what to eat. So is a 20oz strawberry shake okay or is it the worst thing to get? I wish I knew of a website or something to help me out.

    • ANSWER:
      There are states that require fast food restaurants to provide the nutritional information for the items on their menu.. check that out..

      I'll say a strawberry shake isn't a great thing to have - it's a lotta fat and sugar butttttt who knows what else you could get then..

  7. QUESTION:
    I am trying to watch my weight be have a party to go to what alcoholic drink is the lowest in calories?
    I am going t o a party and have been trying to watch my weight lately. What alcoholic drink can i drink which is not to high in calories but also is enjoyable to drink?

    • ANSWER:
      Here are some low-calorie alcoholic drinks:

      Pina Colada
      Ingredients:
      1 oz. light rum
      1.5 oz. Torani Sugar Free Coconut Syrup
      1/4 cup Breyer's Double Churn Fat Free Ice Cream, Creamy Vanilla
      1 tbsp. crushed pineapple in its own juice
      3/4 cup crushed ice
      1 packet Splenda (or another no-calorie sweetener)

      Directions:
      Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Pour into a cute cocktail glass. Then share this recipe with everyone you know!

      Serving Size: 1 recipe
      Calories: 126
      Fat: 0g
      Sodium: 41mg
      Carbs: 13g
      Fiber: 1.5g
      Sugars: 8g
      Protein: 1.5g

      *2 Points!

      (Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 58mg sodium, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points)

      This one's an old favorite...and it ROCKS!

      Margarita
      Ingredients:
      6 oz. Sierra Mist Free (or Diet Sprite Zero, or your other fave no-cal lemon-lime soda)
      *1.5 oz. tequila
      1/2 tsp. Crystal Light powdered drink mix, Lemonade
      1 oz. lime juice
      Optional: lime slice for garnish and salt or no-calorie sweetener for rim of glass

      Directions:
      If desired, run some lime juice along the rim of the glass and dip into a dish of salt or sweetener. Mix all ingredients together. Pour over 1 cup of crushed ice. Optional: Garnish with lime slice. Enjoy. Serves 1!

      Here are some general alcoholic drinks guidelines:
      Downing too many cocktails is a fast way to pack on a few pounds. But if you want to have a drink or two on special occasions, there are definitely drinks that are fairly good choices, and ones you should be avoiding at all costs. For starters, a light beer or a glass of wine each has about 100 calories. But that's not necessarily better than a mixed drink -- if you know what to mix your drinks with. A shot of vodka or rum (or most other alcohols) has about 75-100 calories. So if you mix your liquor with something calorie-free, you can keep your cocktail calorie count to about 100, which isn't bad at all. Just don't trick yourself into thinking juices are great mixers. They aren't. They'll likely add 50-75 calories to whatever you're sipping. Calorie-free sodas like Diet Coke, Diet 7Up or diet orange are great mixers. Also, calorie-free soft drinks, like sugar free lemonade or Crystal Light are awesome to use in mixed drinks (check out some of HG's cool cocktail recipes). On the other hand, the things you want to avoid at all costs are frozen drinks like daquiris, pina coladas, and margaritas. And, of course, you'll want to steer clear of any of those sweet drinks mixed with cream or milk -- like Long Island Iced Teas (which contain something like SEVEN shots of liquor...YIKES!). Good luck, and remember, if you're drinking anything at all, make sure someone else is driving!

  8. QUESTION:
    Im doing weight watch.+eliptical 6hr a wk and have only lost 1lb in 3 weeks why is this?
    I also walk my dog 30-45 min a day 7 days a week what can I do to increase my weightloss?

    • ANSWER:
      I would try this workout. At the same time you will be gaining muscule and burning fat. So its awesome.

      WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Two 5 pounds weights.
      * means one 5 pound weight in each hand.

      If you don't have two 5 pound weights try using water bottles full of water.

      Workout:
      Stretch
      *20 Bench Press x3
      20 squats x3
      *20 side arm lifts x3
      20 crunches x3
      20 push-ups x3
      *20 lunges x3
      20 leg lifts x3
      Walk for 30 mins
      Stretch

      Stretching before your workout helps you not to pull a muscule during your workout.

      Stretching after your workout helps you not be AS sore afterward.

      I try to do this everyday, but I'm sure you would get results doing this only 2-4 days a week. I recomend everyday.

      Eat 1500 calories a day and drink 8 glasses of water daily.

      You will lose weight and tone up!

      I've lost 6 pounds and I've only been doing it for a week!

      You can do it! i know you can!

      You will be sore. and it will hurt but you can do it.

      Don't be scared to add more excercises of more reps.

      Hope this works for you!

  9. QUESTION:
    Does the listed weight of a watch include the bracelet?
    When a go online to a watch manufacturer's website, it lists the weight of a particular watch. Does that weight include the bracelet?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes

  10. QUESTION:
    did i eat good for someone trying to watch their weight?
    oatmeal with raisins & cinnamon.
    an orange, & an apple.
    a soft pretzel w/ cheese.
    2 bowls of honey bunches of oat cereal/grape nuts cereal too.
    1 thing of non fat yogurt
    & 3 oatmeal raisin cookies.

    was this all bad for you? especially when trying to watch you're weight? will i gain weight from this?

    • ANSWER:
      oatmeal with raisins & cinnamon.-Good!
      an orange, & an apple.-Good!
      a soft pretzel w/ cheese.-Good (as long as cheese was lowfat; pretzels really aren't great b/c they are a simple carb; try something whole wheat)
      2 bowls of honey bunches of oat cereal/grape nuts cereal too. (watch out here-cereal tends to sneak up on you; while it's good in moderation, the calories tend to add up and people underestimate the amount of cereal consumed)
      1 thing of non fat yogurt (good source of calcium & protein)
      & 3 oatmeal raisin cookies (good to satisfy your sweet tooth in moderation; maybe try to eat just one or two)

      Each of these foods individually is good...however, your diet seems to be lacking in two very important things-a source of protein (like lean chicken breast or fish) and vegetables (these really help one feel full)

      Excellent choice w/ the oatmeal-that's definitely the best way to start out the day (definitely keep this carb); I don't know what your activity level is, but you probably don't need this many carbs unless you are a serious athlete.

      The best weight loss tip I can give you is to cut out as many processed foods as possible and replace them with lots of fruits, veggies, and whole grains (like oatmeal!)

      Good luck!

  11. QUESTION:
    So I was told in order to lose weight I need to watch my sugar intake?
    I thought it was the calorie intake I needed to watch? Trying to eat better and lose weight.

    • ANSWER:
      If you're not eating green you're not getting lean. Simply put, diet is not just a matter of reducing one thing or another. You need a balance in your diet. And you need proper physical activity. If you are lethargic (sit around a lot) you will get larger and larger.

  12. QUESTION:
    if im trying to lose weight do i watch the calories or the calories from fat?
    which calories make me gain weight....im not on a carb diet or anything im just watch my fat intake so which one do i watch
    a granola bar is 150 calories but it only has 35 calories from fat
    so do i ignore the main calories and just focuse on the calories from fat?

    • ANSWER:

  13. QUESTION:
    Why is it important to watch weight gain while going through pregnancy?

    • ANSWER:
      Too little and baby could be harmed by undernourish, too much and run risk of gestational diabetes.
      Easier said than done, but eat good extras like fruits, veggies, etc.

  14. QUESTION:
    If someone told you to watch your weight would you take offense to it?
    I used to be a really tiny girl, but after I had my baby I put on weight. Someone came up to me that I've known my whole life and told me to watch my weight? do you think this was rude? Has this or something simerlar ever happened to you?

    • ANSWER:
      I dont think that is rude . Like you said " you put on weight " and this person knowing you " whole life " . They are care for you ...that is it !

  15. QUESTION:
    I am now borderline diabetic need to lose weight and watch what I eat. Where do I start?
    I don't know if I should follow a diabetic diets, competely cut out sugars and carbs? Should I eat so many calories/carbs? Any help or advice would be appreciated. I would ask the doctor but she wants me to join their program which costs lots of money. So I am trying to go at it alone. Thanks for any help.

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  16. QUESTION:
    Is mozzarella cheese the best choice when trying to watch weight?
    How much is recommended a week?

    • ANSWER:

  17. QUESTION:
    Is an overweight person who tries to watch their weight healthier than a thin smoker?
    Or a thin drinker who drinks instead of eating or even a person who takes illegal drugs and is thin? If an overweight person is trying to watch their diet and does not smoke or drink or take drugs, would you say they are healthier? What say the smoker is more athletic and does physically hard work?

    • ANSWER:
      We are not doctors, and none of us have made diagnostic examinations of any of the "types" people in question. Your question is unanswerable. Some smokers live long healthy lives, some non-smokers die tragic horrible deaths at early ages. You can't make any type of sweeping generalization justifying smoking and be believable.

      This sounds like middle school chatter, am I correct?

  18. QUESTION:
    How to watch my weight?
    I want to lose a little bit of weight. I absolutely love junk food! but I think I eat too much of it and sometimes I am unhappy with my weight. So I was wondering how would I watch my weight? What else should I do to lose some weight besides exercising?

    • ANSWER:
      Stop eating the junk food. Duh. The only way to healthily lose weight, other than the exercise that you mentioned, is to eat well. Less fat and sugar is the basic gist.

  19. QUESTION:
    How comes when I dont watch my weight I loose weight?
    If I diet for like 3 weeks, and eat the healthiest!! not one person says I lost weight or look thin..
    but when I go though a few weeks of really binge eating, on candy, chips, pizza and all fast foods and I just eat and drink what I want and go over my calories and everything for a few weeks everyone says wowww your losing weightt!!!

    its sooo weird, how when im dieting no one says so, but when im eating junk everyone says so =

    why is this?

    • ANSWER:
      What is your "diet" calories, and what is your "binging" calories? (guess).
      If you don't eat enough, your body holds on to it's fat because it senses it's starving, and it doesn't know where the next meal is coming from - so none of your calories can be given up to weight loss.
      This usually happen if you eat under about 1300-1500 calories, and thats NOT working out. Working out, you should have more like 1900 to lose weight (according to my nutritionist anyways), so if you are eating under 1500 on your "healthy" days, you won't lose weight, but if you were eating something more like 2000 on your binge days, your body would sense a constant flow of incoming calories, so it doesn't need to store any since it has a constant supply and gives them up quickly.
      Might want to look at increasing your calories on a normal day (though it would be better to do it with healthier foods that are high in calories). Good luck!

  20. QUESTION:
    Do I need to watch calories to lose weight?
    I have been working out everyday for the past week, and lost 1lb. I sort of watch my food intake but was wandering is this necessary for weight lost when exercising? Or could I lose a lot of weight without worrying about the calories. Also I love chocolate and was wandering could I include chocolate in my diet :) ). Im 5'6" currently 145 and want to lose 20lbs. Does anyone have any good diet ideals that want cause rapid weight gain if I stop the diet.

    • ANSWER:
      no its pointless just eat good and write down what you eat. Save chocolate for sundays or find a decent chocolate that you can use sparingly. I have not found a healthy chocolate yet but good luck. I am gaining muscle mass right now but here is my fat lose diet.

      Breakfast
      Oatmeal with whey protein scoop
      Bannana
      Multivitamin
      Water

      Lunch
      Salad
      Water
      Chicken (8oz.)
      Rice cakes

      Dinner
      10 oz.of lean meat
      peanut butter toast
      water

      This will loose a TON of fat if you are lifting weights like any compound joint exercises. Even when i have low body fat percentage it scrapes percentages of fat off me.

  21. QUESTION:
    Why am I gaining so much weight? I watch what I eat and I exercise what can be causing it?
    I am 28 yrs old, 5'2" and I weigh 155 lbs! I have gained so much weight in the past month and can't understand why! Any advice? Only serious answers please.

    • ANSWER:
      It can be a number of things. You may be eating things with a high sodium levels wich is causeing you t retain water. Or it may be glandular... You may have a Thyroid disorder, in which cases I highley recommend getting tested for it because there are meds to keep it under control. ALso, (f you're female.. sorry I don't know) You may have someting called Polycystic ovarian cysts that causes radid weight gain and should also be checked out.... if you're female that is... but if it's none of those... then I recommend trying to eat organic foods!... Try shopping at Whole foods and eating organic and you'll see a world of difference in how you look and feel.... most people only look at fat or caloric contents, but they don't think about all the other junk and pesticides are in the processed foods.... Well anyways.. the best of luck to you!

  22. QUESTION:
    Should average weight teens watch their weight?
    A lot of parents say that their kids are too young to have to worry about their weight(as long as they aren't already overweight). Are they right? I'm 14 and at a healthy weight, but should I still watch my weight or should eat whatever as a way to enjoy being a teen?

    • ANSWER:
      Eat healthy - do not go overboard. That is a bad habit! Exercise regularly and I wouldn't worry about it.

  23. QUESTION:
    Why do women have to watch their weight more than men do? Why do women worry about their weight more than men?
    How come that is tradition and why has it been that way for while? Why are women pressured to be careful about gaining weight more than men are? What are the reasons or factors as to why it is usually like this? Why does society pressure or why do women worry about their weight more than men do?

    • ANSWER:
      some women do things for other women. men don;t look at other men and comment on their weight, their looks their shoes etc. plus there is also that stigma that women shouldn't "let themselves go" not nesseraily men. think about ir. why do us women go out and buy 300 Coach bags? we like them sure, but i like when someone comments on my bag. men don;t check out our bags?! we do stuff for each other. sad but true

  24. QUESTION:
    How come i am gaining weight when i watch what i eat and exercise?
    I am 18 5'10" and weight 250. I keep working out about 40 min of cardio a day with diffrent set of ab work a day but yet i am still gaining weight. I am doin this to lose weight not gain whats wrong with me

    • ANSWER:
      Chances of gaining significant muscle weight from running and ab work is slim, unless you've done very little activity before now. What exactly do you eat? Weight loss alone is more about diet than exercise.

  25. QUESTION:
    Which is more important to watch when trying to lose weight?
    Calories or carbohydrates?
    I ask this because a food can have more calories, but less carbs, and vice versa....So which is more important to watch when trying to lose weight?

    • ANSWER:
      It is about both- you want to consume less calories but you want high quality calories. For carbohydrates you need complex starches- whole grains, brown rice and whole wheat flours etc. You want to have fiber also which is carbohydrate but helps in the digestive process, vegetables also have carbohydrates as do fruit- both of which are needed in any healthy diet. Think of it as reducing sugars and simple carbohydrates that will not be used and eating instead small healthy portions of complex carbohydrates supplemented with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

  26. QUESTION:
    How can I put on weight on my wrists for a watch?
    I find it very difficult to put on weight, even though I stuff myself a hell of a lot.

    The point is, my wrists are tiny. I'm a 16 year old male and my wrist is smaller than most girls I know. I'm fine with my overall body weight, but I like wearing watches and it just looks ridiculous

    Is there anything I can do?

    • ANSWER:
      Wrist mostly have connective tissue, not muscle tissue. You aren't going to be able to add much mass to them. To further the bad news, the watch industry tends to make most 'mid-size' models look like womens watches.

      One brand I like is TX Technoluxury. The band comes in very flush with the case giving the band a more wrap around look on your wrist.

      Bulova tends to have smaller cases as well.

      Festina tends to be larger but case/band combos like the road warriors still look good.

      Swiss army also tends to have smaller cases.

      Look for small cases, with flush narrow bands. Also look for two-tone bracelets or leather/strap with visible stitching to accentuate the vertical direction.

  27. QUESTION:
    When losing weight, what is the best thing to watch? Calories, Carbs, Saturated and Unsaturated Fat?
    I'm trying to be healthy, and I've been counting calories since I don't even know when, and I haven't seen much of a result. What is the best and healthiest thing to watch when trying to lose weight effectively?

    • ANSWER:
      Eat a balanced diet of healthy fresh foods.
      Careful of labels for example cooking spray is labeled 0 calories but that is not really true
      they are allowed to call any serving under 9 calories a serving 0 calories and a serving is 1/3 a second spray. Mostly made of fat and propellants like propane.

      Eat real foods; lean meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, berries, they are easier to count calories and are healthier than industrial foods. Avoid the center aisles of the grocery store.
      Exercise daily mix it up, walking or jogging one day strength resistance training another, swimming don't let exercise become routine and boring.
      Cutting calories alone is very difficult exercise has to be part of the equation and healthy balanced diet to fuel the exercising

      Some helpful links
      http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/nu00598
      http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc
      http://www.caloriescount.org/cgi/Enhanced_calcalc/enhanced_calcalc.cgi

  28. QUESTION:
    What kinds of protein shakes are good for women who are trying get lean and watch their weight as well?
    I have been working out for a long time and want to incorporate a protein shake for either a meal replacement once a day... or should I take it twice a day as a supplement??? Which would give me the best results? I do want to drop like 5-10 more lbs as well.

    • ANSWER:
      taking muscletech's nitrotech is a good idea. it may be abit pricey but alot of women use it. it makes you cut body fat and gain a more toned look. dont be tricked by the packaging it says gain 8.4lbs but that is muscle which means if you workout with weights more and do cardio for 20-30 minutes 4 times per week you will do well.
      you may also try the celebrity slim. im not sure if its where you are but in melbourne australia here where i live it is a very good program for people who want to drop quick.
      if u wanna loose pounds quicker incorporate these two supplements.

      1) Whey protein
      - brand suggestions:
      Muscletech - nitrotech
      MAXS - hydroxyphase <--- VERY VERY GOOD for your goal although i am not sure if it is available out of australia if not look it up on ebay it atstes really light and okay.
      PROLAB - whey protein
      optimum - 100% whey protein

      the second supplement for the most optimal and best results will be a fat burner. this will reduce body fat weight.
      2) Fat burner
      - brand suggestions:
      Nutrex - Lipo6 <--- #1 fat burner for both men and women there is also a lipo6 which is for women strictly and helps out with all those problem areas etc.
      Muscletech - Hydroxycut <--- this is more for people with very little body fat to burn.

      hope this helped.
      goodluck

  29. QUESTION:
    Potatoes? Are they really bad for someone trying to watch her weight?
    Isn't it true that potatoe chips are the culprits but boiled potatoes are okay?

    • ANSWER:
      If you are following a low-carb diet, potatoes are one of the foods restricted because of their high glycemic index -- because of their high carbohydrate content.

      However, if you're simply watching calories they're very low calorie -- only 70 calories per 100 grams. They're actually good for you as they contain many proteins, minerals (particularly potassium, calcium), and vitamins, including vitamin C. Plus, the skin on the potato is includes tons of extra good dietary fiber.

      Enjoy them baked, roasted or boiled but avoid fried, as the oils they're cooked in are usually made of bad unsaturated fats and they'll turn into a high-calorie meal!

      To learn more, and for low-fat recipes, go here: http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=15521

  30. QUESTION:
    Why do females have to watch there weight when males don't?
    I mean women gain weight as easy as a five year old will pick they're nose. Why don't men gain weight as easily as us?

    • ANSWER:
      females dont have to watch our weight, we are just more concerend with staying healthy.
      Look at how many guys just go to hell when they are around 30 or 40 and how great the women take care of themselves !

      since men have a larger % of muscle mass, they generally can eat more, since muscle burns more calories than fat :)

  31. QUESTION:
    What could I have for supper to watch my weight?
    Subway is out of the question, I eat it too much,So whats something else?

    • ANSWER:
      Lunch and or dinner~ 2-3 slices of fresh low-sodium turkey breast, 1 c. of seedless red grapes, ¼ c. of walnuts or almonds, and a stick of 2% cheese of your choice
      ~ 1 Weight watchers bagel of choice with 2 wedges of laughing cow cheese or low fat cream cheese with sliced strawberries and 1 tsp. splenda
      ~ 1 c. whole grain pasta with small grilled chicken breast tossed in a fresh basil extra virgin olive oil
      ~ grilled chicken breast, 1/2 c. of brown rice, ½ c. steamed broccoli
      ~Lean hamburger on a wheat bun with light condiments and all of the veggies you can handle on it
      ~ grilled chicken breast, 1/2 c. of brown rice, ½ c. steamed broccoli
      ~ 1 c. whole grain pasta with small grilled chicken breast tossed in a fresh basil extra virgin olive oil
      ~ grilled salmon, ½ c. brown rice, and 1 c. steamed zucchini and squash
      ~ baked flounder, ½ cup of brown rice, and 1 c. of steamed veggies
      ~grilled lean steak with grilled portabello mushroom caps and a side romaine salad
      ~Lean hamburger on a wheat bun with light condiments and all of the veggies you can handle on it
      ~ 6 oz. of boiled shrimp, 1 c. whole grain pasta, ½ c. steamed broccoli and 5 sprays of smart balance butter
      ~Grilled chicken breast romaine salad with your choice of good toppings (include some type of nut)
      ~ Imitation crab meat salad with your choice of toppings
      Try these good nutrition meals. It helped me lose 70 lbs. in 9 months, along with a workout program to help you burn calories and build lean muscle which helps you burn more fat and lean down and tone up. Good luck and email me if you need additional info. I have my clients on this and they love it and lose an average of 2 lbs. a week along with their workouts that I have designed for them.
      Breakfast
      ~1 ½ cups high fiber cereal with 1 cup of 1% or 2% milk or soy milk of your choice add ¼ cups of blueberries or strawberries
      ~ 2 tbsp. of Acai berry juice (20 minutes before every meal ) with Sweet potato and grilled chicken breast
      ~ 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese with a piece of whole grain toast ¼ spoon of cinnamon and ¼ spoon of splenda added
      ~ 1 cup low-fat yogurt with ½ cup of berries of your choice mixed in along with a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter.
      ~ 1 grapefruit with 2 tsp. splenda and a slice of whole grain toast with 1 tbsp. peanut butter
      ~ 1 cup of steel-cut oatmeal with ¼ to ½ cup of frozen mixed berries and ½ cup of cottage cheese
      ~Scrambled eggs with very light cooking spray and any veggies of your choice and a slice of whole grain toast with 1 tbsp. of peanut butter
      ~ 1 Weight watchers bagel of choice with 2 wedges of laughing cow cheese or low fat cream cheese with sliced strawberries and 1 tsp. splenda
      ~ Oat bran bagel with cream cheese, 6 oz. of low fat yogurt and cantelope
      ~ 1 c. of high fiber cereal and 1 medium banana
      ~1 med. banana ¼ c. almond 1 c. yogurt (mix together
      Mid morning/ afternoon snack
      ~ Imitation crab meat salad with your choice of toppings
      ~ 1 apple and three graham crackers
      ~ Peanut butter and low sugar jelly sandwich
      ~ ½ cup of raw baby carrots, ½ c. of sliced and peeled cucumbers with light ranch dressing
      ~ 1 100 calorie pack of smart pop popcorn
      ~ 1 fresh and peeled pear cut in half with 2 tsp. of light mayo and ¼ c. of 2% shredded cheese to go on top
      ~ ½ c. hummus (homemade if possible) with 1 c. of fresh veggies
      ~ 1 serving of whey protein/ with 1% milk
      ~ 1 serving of casein powder with 1% milk
      ~ 1 South beach protein bar
      ~ 1 Fiber 1 bar
      ~ ½ -1 cup of almonds or brazil nuts

      Night time snack ( before bed, important to keep blood sugar levels even through the night)
      ~ 1 serving of whey protein
      ~ 1 serving of casein powder
      ~ 1 South beach protein bar
      ~ 1 Fiber 1 bar
      ~ 1 apple and three graham crackers with 1 tablespoon smart balance or all natural peanut butter
      *eat every 2-3 hours and smaller portions.

  32. QUESTION:
    When trying to watch your weight is peanut butter a bad idea?
    Been trying to just shed a couple of pounds and just wondering if I should stay away from the peanut butter in the fridge or is it okay? I like to include it in my snacks...

    • ANSWER:

  33. QUESTION:
    Are the Kashi Go Lean bars for those trying to watch their weight or trying to lose weight?
    I am a teenager trying to have a good workout routine; these bars are high in protein and high in fiber. On the package is written " low glycemic.. Keeps you feeling satisfied".

    • ANSWER:
      Well, either one. I personally wouldn't touch that processed crap; just because it's Kashi doesn't mean that it's good for you.

  34. QUESTION:
    At what age did you start having to watch your weight and what you ate ?

    • ANSWER:
      30's

  35. QUESTION:
    I have a friend who is kinda chubby so how should I tell her that she needs to watch her weight?
    She has a friend that tells her that she shouldn't worry about her increasing weight and that it's fine but people in her family are prone to heart disease and I'm really worried that her unhealthy eating habits will just make things worse.

    • ANSWER:
      Christina is on the right track.

      "Hey, I really want to get into better shape and start a fitness program and I want yo to be training partner. In 6 months we'll be stylin' with 6-packs."

  36. QUESTION:
    Whats the best way to watch your weight?
    In the next couple of months I will not be able to workout like I usual do so what would be the best way to balance out my diet so I keep my weight down?

    • ANSWER:

  37. QUESTION:
    How do you determine the gold weight in a gold watch?
    I have an Omega DeVille ca. 1992, two-tone solid gold and stainless. How do I determine the weight of the gold content?

    • ANSWER:
      Ask the manufacturer.

      Or completely disassemble the entire watch and weigh the pieces made of gold.

  38. QUESTION:
    Is there a way to watch your weight on halloween?
    Is there a way to limit calorie intake, while running around getting barrels of candy? What candys have the lowest calories? should i run more? what do you think!

    • ANSWER:
      Follow a strict low calorie meal plan the week before and the week of, exercise regularly (3 times a week) and on halloween and the day after eat whatever you want because you deserve it. Then the next day continue your low calorie healthy daily meals.

  39. QUESTION:
    What are the top 5 ingredients to watch out for weight gain?
    I am reading You: Diet, by Dr. Oz.. and what wondering what other people thought about ingedients to watch out for.

    • ANSWER:
      Try to stay away from fats. That includes fried foods, as well as fats on meats, buter or margarine, mayonnaise and desserts that are high in fats.
      Try to stay away from sugars. Like candy, sugar in drinks, sweet desserts,
      Try to stay away fro carbohydrates, starches.
      Avoid soda, it is empty calories.
      That seems to be only 4, but:

      Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, raw if possible.
      Eat lean meat,fish, drink skimmed milk, eat low fat yogurt.
      Have snacks of healthy foods.
      Use high fiber foods, whole grains
      Drink lots of water.

  40. QUESTION:
    How do you watch your weight working with food?
    Its so tempting. Im not fat yet but im afraid if i keep eating the food at work i will become obese

    • ANSWER:
      I avoid eating the food, unless on a scheduled break.
      It is very tempting... I snacked too much today because we had to throw out a fair bit of food. I used to be more tempted... because if its getting thrown in the bin, I may as well eat it, right? But now I'm kind of sick of our food.
      If you keep eating a lot of it now, you'll probably be over it in a few months.

  41. QUESTION:
    Is it okay if I eat a whole hersheys dark chocolate bar if I'm trying to watch my weight?
    As you guys know, Halloween is coming up and I seriously haven't had a candy in the longest time. I'm never too strict on my eating habits. I don't deprive myself of anything because I feel like if I'm craving something sweet , I should go ahead and have it but in moderation. Do you think eating a whole hersheys dark chocolate bar on Halloween wi really put a halt in my healthy lifestyle?

    • ANSWER:
      just space it out, have a little bit now, a little bit later, and a little bit after... space it out because then you satisfy your cravings, your economic about eating the chocolate bar AND you don't eat the whole bar as quickly .

      good luck on continuing your healthy life style!

  42. QUESTION:
    What are some good healthy foods to eat for breakfast especially when dieting or trying to watch your weight?

    • ANSWER:

  43. QUESTION:
    Is it all reight to eat 2 tbs. of peanut butter per day if your trying to watch your weight?
    If the butter is nothing but peanuts and salt?

    Thank you all!

    • ANSWER:
      Peanut butter is great in moderation. Peanut butter is high in fiber and protien as well as the healthy fats such as mono and poly unsaturated. These lead to lowering bad cholestorol and raising the good.

  44. QUESTION:
    Where i can watch UFC 110 Weight in live from Sindey Australia?
    I want to watch UFC 110 Weight in the match between Nogueira vs. Velasquez

    • ANSWER:
      I just saw it earlier today here, the video is a stream of the full 155 minutes
      http://bit.ly/NogueiravsVelasquez

  45. QUESTION:
    Will i lose weight if i bike and lift weights and watch how i eat?
    Hi i wanna know if i bike evryday and then lift weights and then do 15 pushups and 60 crunches will i lose significant weight?
    Im about 5 10 and i guess thats what u can consider tall because most people would say im tall and weigh around 195 pounds and to tell the truth i dont look really fat and many people woudnt know im fat but i wanna be able to take my shirt off without being ashamed...
    Thanks
    P.S I have basically a month to lose weight before heading out for a vacation so could u tell me how much weight i shud lose in that amount of time with my regime

    • ANSWER:
      find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter all your stats and it will tell you how many calories you need a day to maintain, take off 300-400cal off that number and thats how much you need to lose.
      eat 5-6 small meals a day (eat every 2-3 hours)
      5-8 servings of fruit and veggies a day
      8 glasses of water
      have complex carbs for breakfast - they give you energy
      have lean meat (protein) for dinner - repairs muscle
      cardio exercise 4-6 times a week for 30-50min, light weight training
      dont consume foods that are made of white flour (white bread, cakes, past etc.), sugar loaded foods (cookies, icecream, candy etc) and nothing fried, oily.
      ofcourse you can spoil yourself once in a while with a little treat:)

  46. QUESTION:
    My wife asked me to watch her weight and to be a jerk i said i have been watching her weight since i met her?
    Why did she say i was sweet instead of getting mad? Is she so dense that she doesn't know when she's being insulted?

    • ANSWER:
      It sounds like it! That could open the door for a whole slew of cleverly disguised insults. Have some fun!

  47. QUESTION:
    I went on youtube to watch peoples weight loss blogs alot of them say that they are doing the HCG diet. What?
    is the HCG diet. Do they take pills or is it a diet they follow?

    • ANSWER:
      Da-Quan -
      Check out this informative piece by the Arizona Republic just last Sunday.
      Pretty informative and accurate.
      Good luck.

      Love these side effects

      - Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (causes ovaries to become swollen and painful).

      - Increased risk of blood clots.

      - Headache, restlessness, depression, breast tenderness or swelling, pain or swelling at injection site.

      Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/10/24/20101024hcg-diet-problems-reported-by-doctors.html#ixzz13lRhJMf6

  48. QUESTION:
    Is it true you have to watch what you eat after you quit smoking or you will Gain alot of weight?
    I recently quit smoking and I read something that said
    if you don't watch you eat after you quit smoking you
    will gain ALOT of weight..

    Is this True?

    • ANSWER:
      DUDE! I quit smoking on Monday of last week and quit nicotine in general four days ago. (I dipped and then used commit for a few days) This is my conclusion to that whole mystery. I can taste so much more flavor in food than I could a week ago. Everyday food taste better, maybe because I'm eating something different everyday but it's absolutely mind-boggling delicious. It's because food tastes better, I work out when I get stressed out or want a cigarette not eat. I have lost weight because I'm satisfied with what I'm eating instead of relying on instant gratification since I looked forward to buzzes since the first thing I did in the morning was get a buzz.

      Don't let your mind play games with you, take a firm stance and tell your mind what's going to happen.

  49. QUESTION:
    Can you just workout and lose weight or do you also need to watch what you eat very closly?
    and lose weight or do you also need to watch what you eat very closely? I would really like to get into shape.

    • ANSWER:
      To lose weight you have to watch your FIT (Frequency, Intensity and Time).

      Frequency: Basically you should work out 3-5 days a week. However, if you want to lose weight you probably should go with 5 days a week (at most 6) because you need to have at least one day for your body to rest.

      Intensity: You should stay within your target heart rate (THR) during your workout. To find your THR you subtract your age from 220 and then multiply that answer by .70 and also by .85 to find your THR. For example:

      Let's say you are 20 years old.

      You would do 220 - 20 = 200

      200 * .70 = 140
      200 * .85 = 170

      So your THR would be 140-170 if you were 20 years old

      Time: 20 to 60 Minutes; however the first 20 minutes of your workout, your body is basically cleaning itself so if you're trying to burn fat you have to work out for more than 20 minutes

      As far as watching what you eat, you should probably try to eat as healthy as possible but don't stress too much about it. Just pay attention to what you are eating and if it helps to keep a log, then go for it... do whatever helps you best :)

      Good luck!

  50. QUESTION:
    What do you have to watch when loosing weight?
    fat, calories......etc...? What do i have to eat less and what more of?

    • ANSWER:
      There is no site specific way of losing fat... the old myth about working your abs to burn belly fat isn't true. To get rid of love handles, you need to lose overall fat. That happens with exercise and watching your diet. More on that below.

      The most effective way to lose fat is aerobic exercise in the "moderate" fat-burning range, ideally first thing in the morning before you eat. When you wake your body is ready to burn fat and your levels of growth hormone are highest at that time. Later in the day it can take up to 30 minutes just to put your body into a fat-burning mode.

      Another overlooked way to burn fat is by lifting weights. Skeletal muscle has very high caloric needs... almost twice that of adipose (fat) tissue. Put on a little muscle and you will burn calories all day even at rest. Be aware that skeletal muscle weighs more, so with this approach you may see your weight increasing while your body fat is melting away. Not realizing this often stresses folks who think they should be losing weight as a measure of fitness. Forget the scale, look in the mirror and you will be happy.

      For diet, keep a diary for a couple of weeks counting calories, grams of protein, and grams of fat intake. It is easy with online sources of nutritional information (type the name of the food and calories into the Google search engine) and packaging labels. That will let you quickly figure out where the fat is coming from in your diet.

      Fat gives you 9 calories per gram. So take the number of grams of fat, multiply by 9, then calculate what percentage the fat calories are of your total daily calories. Restricting the calories from fat to about 20% of your total intake is ideal for a maintenance diet... that isn't overly restrictive. Of note, you need some fat in your diet. For instance, the body uses fat to produce hormones. Once you have a picture of how to modify your diet, you can drop the diary and just go back to it occasionally if you are wanting to tweek things further.

      There is a subset of questions that goes further and asks about "How to get a six-pack?" The answer is the same. Six-packs are 20% abdominal exercise and 80% diet. There is one caveat... abdominal muscles will form in the position that you exercise them, so be certain to pull them tightly toward your spine while doing crunches, etc. Also, during most lifting, the "core is active" which means that you should be stabilizing with contracted abs then too. Fail to do this and the abs will form, but bulging outward and the result is not attractive.

      If you are trying to build muscle as a way to lose fat, then you may need to increase total calories and specifically your protein intake. I target about 0.8 g of protein per pound of body weight each day when actively building. That is far more protein than most people need in their diets.

      Aloha


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