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Lift Weights Because…
Read more about this in the Smart Girls Do Dumbbells
Lifting weights can be done at a gym or at home. I’d recommend the Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells
This set is awesome because its an adjustable set instead of having a huge set of many many dumbbells you just add on weight to the one set you have. It is compact and even comes with a stand. You can do bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, flys, bench presses… you name it, and you can do it with dumbbells. The cool thing about dumbbells is they take up very little space yet they get the job done. If you’re not into adjustable weights, this Dumbbell Set
Eat Clean Tortilla Chicken Soup
This recipe is the perfect companion to any diet. It is a giant pot of protein and filling vegetables. The best part of this dish: it is made in the slow cooker.
Recipe:
5 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
2 Jars of Salsa
1 Packet Reduced-Sodium Taco Seasoning (or 2 TBSP)
1 Onion
2 Peppers (Red, yellow, or green)
1 Bag Sliced Mushrooms
Juice from 1 Lime
1 Can (6oz) of Green Chillies
Chicken Broth (optional)
Directions:
Line your slow cooker with a Slow Cooker Liner to make clean up a breeze
Put the chicken in the slow cooker and squeeze the lime over the chicken
Add the packet of taco seasoning
Chop the onions, peppers, and mushrooms, throw on top of chicken
Empty the chillies and salsa on top
Cook on low for 6 hours
Remove Chicken and shred, return to slow cooker
Notes:
Add the chicken broth to thin the soup.
Top with whatever you please or what your diet allows. [...]
Make your Goal a Reality
Six steps to get the ball rolling and keep it moving.
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1. DECIDE: You have to want it, really want it. Becoming fit and healthy doesn’t just happen because you want it. It happens because you want it so bad you are willing to invest in what it takes. You have to decide if weight loss/ toned arms/ running a marathon/ insert goal here is worth your life. Read more about setting goals if its just never been your thing in this book: The Magic Lamp: Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals
2. SET: Set a goal, a realistic and measurable goal. Make your goal as specific as possible. Instead of “I want to look good in a bikini,” say “I want [...]
Budget & Bikini Friendly Foods
I, like the other 99% of people on earth, live on a budget. I have a decent job, well three jobs actually, and am fortunate enough to enjoy many things. I work hard to earn my money (again three jobs) so I hate the idea of spending it all on food. I am in the camp that believes saving on groceries means splurging on shoes (NIKE 
Whey Protein:My favorite is Optimum Gold Standard
Eggs: I love the versatility of [...]
Clean Eating Smoothie Time!
The perfect protein shake to start the day off right.
Berry Green Protein Shake
1 cup Mixed Berries
2 handfulls Spinach
1 scoop vanilla ice cream protein powder
1 cup Coconut Dream Coconut Milk
8 Ice cubes
Layer all ingredients in the Blender 
This smoothie look tasty but you don’t have a blender? Try the Blendtec Blender
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17 Day Diet Complete – iPhone app update
The physician-approved 17 Day Diet was created by Dr. Mike Moreno providing visible results in 7 days and weight loss of up to 12 pounds in the first 17 days. It’s not a fad diet, but a balanced eating plan that adjusts every 17 days so that your metabolism won’t slow down and you won’t get bored. If you’re ready to be thinner and feel better, get 17 Day Diet Complete and start today! Here is a quick list of what the app has:
recipes
food & exercise lists
weight tracker & weight loss progress graph
17 day diet guidelines
it calculates up your daily serving needs and tells you if you’re under or over
daily water tracker
meal and workout trackers
NEW! Personal diet support chat – ask anything and you will be answered personally through the app!
NEW! The ability to make [...]
Drink Up!
Find many Pomegranate recipes in this book Pomegranates: 70 Celebratory Recipes
Pomegranate Mango Smoothie! Only 3 ingredients and super healthy.
1 Mango
1 Pomegranate, seeded
1 cup Almond Milk
1. Remove the seeds of the Pomegranate with your hands or this handy Pomegranate DeSeeder 
2. Add all items to a blender, blend, pour in a glass and enjoy!
NOTE: You could also squeeze the juice of the seeds into the blender, if needed. Or, just use 1/2 cup pomegranate juice instead.
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6 Foods with Healthy Alternatives
Food cravings are time and time again a topic that comes up with weight gain. Its a big issue. I, myself, have an intense craving for peanut butter pretty much throughout the day. I find myself going to the peanut butter jar often and scooping out a little spoonful just to satisfy my craving… thats not good! At least I only purchase peanut butter without any additives like sugar or salt – just peanuts ground up, thats all! Anyway, the point is that we all have cravings and usually it tends to be for something we really shouldn’t be eating if were trying to lose weight.
I want to share with you a healthy list of alternatives to foods that we crave or just foods that we eat often. Here’s to Clean Eating
10 Foods That Will Help You Lose Weight
We are all looking for easy ways to lose weight and keep weight off. I know I am. I am especially interested in food and how it is so important to our health and the old saying “You are what you eat.” is definitely true in my book. I’ve comprised a list of 10 food items that can help you on your weight loss journey. Hope this list is as beneficial to you as it is for me.
Whole grains (oats, brown rice): Your body works hard at breaking down whole grains, burning about twice as many calories as it would with processed foods.
Apples: Helps your body by limiting the amount of fat your cells will absorb. Apples also make you feel full, eat one before a meal and you’ll eat less during the meal.
Peanuts: Apparently the curb hunger cravings, slows your blood [...]
