Lamb...

Lamb is a clean-burning protein, full of nutrients like B12, which are critical if you'd like to maintain your weight once you've reached your weight loss goal!  Yay!  I will be having Lamb for dinner Easter Sunday when I get home from my trip from the West Coast!  Not sure how Bob is going to prepare it, but I know it will be delicious!

Until Monday - Keep thinking veggies and protein!

More on Coffee...

Coffee may do more than help wake you up!  A recent study found that subjects who'd had caffeine processed positive words faster than negative or neutral ones. While positive words are generally recognized more quickly than others, that caffeine boost enhanced this process. Maybe that's why we prefer reading the newspaper over a morning cup o' joe!

Work Out On Your Lunch Break... 

Think you don't have time for a midday workout? Think again! Not only can you fit in an effective fat-burning session in just 20 minutes, but research shows that taking some time to exercise in the middle of the work day can make you even more productive overall. Now that Spring is around the corner, I will go out for a walk after lunch a few times a week and I got my jump rope! You will stoke your metabolism, strengthen your muscles, and return to your desk with the energy and focus you need to fly through your to-do list in record time!

Diet Food: Grapefruit...

Grape fruit has become my mid morning daily snack!  Ruby reds are my favorite!  We are very fortunate at work, they put out fresh fruit everyday.  I try to make sure I make it to the test kitchen to snag that grapefruit!  I call myself - the grapefruit whore!  Studies show that the chemical properties in grapefruit can reduce insulin levels, which promote weight loss and boosts metabolism, plus it's an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C potassium and fiber!

Three Squares a Day Works as Well as a "Many Mini Meals" Plan...

TRUE: Dieters who stick to breakfast, lunch, and dinner are often no hungrier than those who opt to have frequent small meals and snacks throughout the day, a new study found. Actually, if you're a dieter who doesn't want to have to be extra careful about portion control, eating three squares might be a better strategy. Often people misinterpret the size of a 'mini meal' and end up taking in far more calories than they realize!  Also, more meals means more exposure to food, which creates more opportunities for overeating.

Make this work for you: Whether you want to be a traditionalist or a conscientious "mini meal" strategist, the most important thing is not to go too low: Dieters who dine only once or twice a day tend to get ravenous - and we all know where that leads.  I opt for the 3 meals and healthy snacks between meals!