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When it comes to dieting the imagination plays an important role, because the goal is not to leave it to eat tasteless and boring preparations. To avoid this to happen you can lend a hand of certain tricks that will help you to add flavor and subtract calories to the meal. Will encourage you, prepare tasty recipes but light.

A diet is much more than a paper in which there are meals spread throughout the day. A diet is to bring to the table food tasty, tempting but light.

One of the big problems that face people with overweight is fast food or junk, because it is very tasty. The compounds responsible for flavor to foods are sugar, fat and sodium.For this reason, it is very important to find resources to add flavor and subtract calories to foods.

Tips for adding flavor and subtracting calorie meals

Use herbs and spices. These are great for adding flavor to foods, both are cooked as raw foods. Even using these condiments you can subtract sodium foods that can help you to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. Also, keep in mind that there are spices that also have properties to lose weight, such as e.g. pepper, cinnamon, oregano, parsley, etc.

Dressings light. These dressings can be useful to provide flavor to meals. To take advantage of them, it is better than to replace traditional dressings like mayonnaise or different sauces, by others with fewer calories and fats. These dressings can prepare them yourself, as for example light yogurt dressing.

Used oil spray. Use this type of oil will allow you to cook the meal with a bit of oil without being completely fried. However, you will get a special taste, in which the taste of the oil is impregnated.

Don’t miss the opportunity to subtract calories by replacing some sauces and salad dressings with others that have fewer calories and fats. If you have your own seasonings light, share them with us.

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By Gretchen Jack

By Gretchen Jack

Do you believe that your mind and your thoughts have a big impact on your weight and attitude?  I  am a huge believer that where your mind goes…your body follows. So to help you lose 5 pounds in 3 weeks, here are thoughts you can schedule for yourself  to think over the next 16 days.
They WILL help you get THINNER!
Thoughts:
1. I don’t have to eat it just because its on my plate.
2. BIG PORTIONS – BIG PEOPLE       Small portions – small people.
3. What have I learned about my eating style today?
4. I can DO this just ONE more day.
5. What is the best alternative I can come up with, right now?
6. I will NOT let chocolate determine my self-esteem.
7. My husband is 6’1″ and I am 5’3″ – WHY do I think I could or should eat what he eats?
8. Buffets are intended for you to have choices, not to eat the whole thing!
9. If I eat this S L O W ,  I will really T A S T E it….and enjoy it for what it is – and NOT need more.
10. You can eat whatever you want at tonight’s party – as long as you have exercised the right to do so!
11. I know I can do this – if I really WANT to.
12. What can I do today to make me feel good about myself?
13. This is just 1 day out of my 365 day year – I can cope with it. tomorrow will be easier.
14. If I don’t take care of my weight and health – there are a lot of doctor’s and others who will gladly take my money to do it for me.
15. I never tell myself I am quitting – I only say: ” I’m taking a break, or vacation day today.   It stops me from thinking it is all over.  I acknowledge it is just a temporary break. Then I do not have to feel guilty over it.
16. When I get to my goal weight – I am treating myself to a spa! and pretend I am “Oprah for a day” (:  She is only the richest woman in America ( at least as of this writing)    Won’t you feel rich when you are at your goal weight and feeling your best?
Use these 16 thoughts to propel you forward on your lose 5 pounds in 3 weeks quest. These words will help you tremendously to get there. Even if you are a “doubting thomas”  give it a try…just for the heck of it!   What have you got to lose?  Then please come back here and post a comment and let me know how you did.  I want to hear from you.
I suggest: Pick one a day, repeat to yourself over and over all day long. Best of health to you.

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1 - Torso stretch

2 - Buttock stretch

3 - Adductors stretch

4 - Upper back stretch

5 - Spinal twists

6 - Hamstring stretch

7 - Seated splits

8 - Triceps stretch

9 - Chest stretch

10 - Neck stretch

11 - Feet & wrists stretch

12 - Child pose

13 - Lunges

14 - Quad stretch

15 - Calf stretch

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