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...]
