When it comes to getting your diet on track, one of the most common issues that many people struggle with is getting in enough protein. This will be especially the case if you're a part or full vegetarian because you're going to restrict the most solid form of protein available, animal products. Fortunately, with some sneaky tricks you can get more protein into your diet and meet your requirements so you can maintain lean muscle tissue. Here are some ideas to consider. Stir Protein … [Read more...]
Jul
17
Did you know that stress and fatigue can both negatively contribute to your weight loss and fitness goals? That’s right, even while following proper exercise and nutritional strategies, these two components can really hinder your efforts. Try to get between six to nine hours of QUALITY sleep each night. Sometimes a 30 minute nap in the middle of the day might be enough to recharge your body (be careful though as a nap longer than 30 minutes can be counterproductive). Find ways to … [Read more...]
Jun
25
If you're like most people, when you need to get a workout in, you want to get in, get it done, and get out. We have so many demands constantly being placed upon us that it can be a real challenge to keep up with everything. Rather than letting your workouts fall by the wayside though, consider using smart techniques to shorten them up slightly so you can manage to fit them into your busy day. Here are some quick tricks to start incorporating in. Add Supersets The first way to … [Read more...]
Jun
11
When it comes to cleaning up your diet for fat loss, many people are easily able to spot the obvious. You don't need a degree in nutrition to realize cookies, cake, chips, pizza, soda, and fast foods are all going to work against your efforts of getting a ripped set of abs. For the most part people will have no trouble seeing the big offenders in your diet, however eliminating them can be a whole other story for most people. Despite this fact though, there are many foods that are 'hidden' … [Read more...]
May
18
One of the biggest detriments to any dieter's best efforts is the beloved restaurant meal. You've been working hard all week, sticking to your meal plan, but then the weekend hits and someone – your spouse, your friend, or your co-workers, decide a meal out is in order. What used to cause some excitement, now causes quite a stir of anxiety. If you've ever had a look at some of the nutrient tables of the foods dished up in a restaurant, you know exactly what kind of trouble you're in … [Read more...]
Mar
29
If you're struggling to lose belly fat, the very first thing you should do is have a very close look at your diet. Far too many people think that losing belly fat is a factor of doing the right stomach exercises, but in reality it's much more a matter of getting down to a lower body fat level. You can have the most muscular abs in the world, but if you have a layer of body fat covering those abs, they are going to be pretty difficult to see. Since abdominal exercises burn very few … [Read more...]
Mar
29
Seafood Pasta Salad Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 10 oz MACARONI, COOKED, ENRICHED 1 lb ATLANTIC COD, COOKED, 2 cups of any seafood will work 1/2 cup ONION, RAW 1 medium RED PEPPER, SWEET, RAW 1/4 cup BASIL, FRESH 1/4 cup PARSLEY, RAW, chopped 1/2 cup SALAD DRESSING, ITALIAN, DIET 1/2 tsp MUSTARD, PREPARED, YELLOW 1/2 cup GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, RAW 2 large TOMATO, RED, RIPE, RAW DIRECTIONS Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Drain and … [Read more...]
Mar
29
Chicken Salad 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 6 oz CHICKEN BREAST, BONELESS, RAW, MEAT ONLY 2 cups CELERY, RAW 1/2 cup CHICKPEAS, CANNED (GARBANZO) 1/2 cup KIDNEY BEAN, CANNED 1 cup SALSA, RTS 6 cups LETTUCE, COS OR ROMAINE, RAW 4 tsp OLIVE OIL 1 tsp CHILI POWDER 2 cloves GARLIC, RAW DIRECTIONS In a non stick saute pan add oil, diced chicken, celery, chili powder and garlic. Cook until chicken is browned, then add chickpeas, kidney beans, and salsa. Simmer for … [Read more...]
Feb
22
One of the most frustrating processes is hitting the dreaded progress plateau. This is when you're maintaining your regular workout and diet program but then progress stops dead in its tracks. Rather than continuing to see the results you've been getting, everything is at a standstill. Often you'll question what you're doing wrong. You are doing the exact same thing you were always doing before, so what's changed? Plateau's are definitely a challenging time for anyone but with some sneaky … [Read more...]
Dec
24
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2010 from Fitness 4 San Diego… Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 2009 is coming to an end and 2010 is just around the corner. I would love to hear your New Year resolutions – post them in the comments sections to commit… A resolution is like a goal and it only counts if it's in writing. Here are my top 3 resolutions for the upcoming 2010. 1- I need to stop worrying. I don't stress much, but I worry a lot about things that haven't even happened … [Read more...]
