Buy some new work out gear to get motivated

Sometimes it's the stress of getting ready for the gym that makes you hate going. My normal routine is school or work, and then I tear apart my closet to find my work out attire. I search high and low for my sports bra, running shorts and a tank top or tee shirt. It takes me thirty painful minutes to find everything and get dressed. Normally it will take another 15 minutes to find those old scuffed up running sneaker that are either under my bed, in the trunk of my car, or buried in the laundry room basket of shoes. I don't feel good before I go to the gym, what makes me think I'll feel good after? Well thats why they having stores labeled "sporting goods," such as Dicks, Modells, and Sports Authority. So I had some money that was burning a hole in my pocket. I decided to buy some new sneakers, and some cute gym clothes. I bought everything matching, pink and black Under Amour attire, I eve bought some new socks. Today after getting in my new gym clothes I felt more motivated and I was actually excited to show off my new stuff at the gym. I felt good before the gym, but most importantly I felt good after. Sometimes you need to boost your self esteem just to motivate yourself to work out. Whether it's buying your self a new out fit or changing up your old routine, it could help your work out intensity and your attitude before and after the gym. Get some new sneaks and get to the gym!

No food alone could ever cause us to lose weight, there is no such thing as the best single weight loss food. We all understand that weight loss is the result of the energy consumed from all various foods within the diet, and that a diet's total energy must be lower than the energy used by the body.
Some sites peddle the idea that certain foods are the best for weight loss because when these "special foods" are eaten they result in negative calories however, there is no hard scientific proof to support this theory. In fact the only reason some foods are considered the best for weight loss is because they help reduce the total energy consumption in some way. For example, some fruits are listed in the negative calories foods list and considered one of the best foods for losing weight but this is probably due to the fact that fruits are often very low in energy. If any low calorie food is replacing another food high in calories then it can be considered good for losing weight.
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Some other foods that are considered helpful when losing weight are those high in fiber. The fiber helps fill up the stomach quicker causing the individual to eat less, thus less calories are consumed.
Foods that are low in fat are also believed to be the best for losing weight. Fat contains more than twice the amount of energy than carbohydrates or protein, so eating less fat naturally lowers calorie intake.
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Foods that are nutritionally dense, especially from some of the B vitamins may help increase energy levels and give an individual more desire to exercise.


Many foods with a high water content are among some of the best foods to help lose weight. They are often low in calories plus increasing water intake has been shown to benefit weight loss. Water benefits weight loss
Fresh, natural produce are among the best foods for weight loss, they are often low in energy and low in sodium. A high sodium intake has been shown to cause slight water retention, thus gaining an extra few pounds of water weight. A low sodium diet can help rid the body of water retention.
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Processed and convenient products loaded with refined sugar are NOT the best foods for losing weight. The sugar contributes to "empty calories" void of all nutrients.
All the best foods for weight loss should generally be....
Fresh natural food
Nutritionally dense food
High in fiber
Low in calories
Low in fat
Low in refined sugars
Low in sodium
Many good weight loss foods may also contain...
Complex carbs
High quality protein
Fiber
High water content
Examples of some of the best foods for losing weight...
Fruit
Vegetables
Legumes
Wholegrain foods (muesli, oatmeal, wholemeal pasta, etc)
Baked potato
Boiled brown rice
Fresh fish

Summer BBQs

Now the summer is approaching, I find myself at the daily BBQ whenever we have 70+ degree days. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and macaroni salads can be fattening but there is a way around that. After I get the hamburger craving out of the way, I have found a simple and tasty way to still enjoy Barbecuing with friends. Whether you bring a package of chicken with you, or it is already at the outdoor event, it is easy to grill chicken. Get some pineapple and onion and some sticks, and make some bbq or teriyaki chicken shish-kabobs. I have researched a recipe for a delicious bbq meal, your friends will be eating their hamburgers in shame.

INGREDIENTS		COST
4 boneless, skinless	chicken breasts	$5.75
2 large	bell peppers	$1.28
1 medium	red onion	$0.60
1 inch	fresh ginger	$0.30
1/4 cup	soy sauce	$0.37
1 clove	fresh garlic	$0.06
1/2 tsp	sesame oil	$0.02
1 medium	fresh pineapple	$3.55
TOTAL		$12.00

Now this may seem like a long time to marinate the chicken, but if you already know you are going to a BBQ before hand marinate it at home and then bring it in a container. Get fat free sauce and grill away. You can substitute chicken for shrimp tuna.

Break out the grill and make these delicious chicken kabobs that are so good, you won't even realize they're good for you!