Low Calorie Meals Were My First Step to Weight Loss

May 18th, 2010

Low calorie meals were perfect for my weight loss but it wasn’t enough alone. I lost weight with my low calorie meals and diet solution program.

I used to be quite overweight and very unhappy with myself. I really didn’t have good grasp on what nutrition was and I had just been eating whatever I thought was tasty. After my child was born and started to talk I had to answer questions like “Mommy why are you so big?”.

This stung quite a bit but what scared me more was not being able to keep up with my son on the playground. I got out of breath so fast and got this tight feeling in my chest. I knew something wasn’t right – I just didn’t feel healthy.

I knew I was overweight and was just a bit shy about it. My doctor told me what I already knew but didn’t focus on – my diet. He told me I was eating the wrong foods. I didn’t know what to eat and I couldn’t afford to go see a nutritionist or hire a chef or anything so I started doing research on the internet.

I found lots of diet plans and tried lots of methods that really didn’t help me at all. I might have lost a pound or two but it really didn’t seem like my weight loss was proportionate to all the crazy steps I was taking. I finally found the right guide and my life started to change before my eyes.

The best tip I can give you that really woke me up to how much I was eating was by doing some basic research into food and how it works. I won’t bore you with the details of my long process of discovery, I will cut right to the chase.

Fats have more than twice as many calories in them as carbs and protein. When I realized this I started looking for ways to make my meals revolve around anything but fats. This reduced my meal calorie density by major proportions. In only a few short months I had lost most of the weight that I wanted to lose and I could really feel the difference.

Things weren’t causing me to be short of breath so easy. I could really play with my son without concern for getting tired or winded. This joy I felt I barely could even remember – the freedom of movement and action. I really have been able to take an active role in my sons future and I couldn’t have done it without low calorie meals and my diet solution program that I found.

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Chile Verde – Beef & Bean Style – Tasty Low Calorie Meal

May 16th, 2010

Chile Verde – Beef & Bean Style

low calorie meals chili verdeThis remix of Chile Verde is a delicious low calorie alternative to the original pork filled recipe. This is a easy meal to prepare and serve quickly. Skip the sides and add some hot sauce and you have a great low calorie meal.

4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 16-ounce jar green salsa, green enchilada sauce or taco sauce
1/4 cup water
1 15-ounce can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed

PREPARATION
Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in salsa (or sauce) and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

NUTRITION
Per serving: 307 calories; 8 g fat (3 g sat, 3 g mono); 64 mg cholesterol; 29 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 27 g protein; 6 g fiber; 516 mg sodium; 641 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (100% daily value), Vitamin A & Zinc (40% dv), Folate (20% dv), Potassium (18% dv).

Notes:
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat just before serving.

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Chicken Legs – Great Crock Pot Low Calorie Meal

May 14th, 2010

low calorie meals chicken legsMakes: 4 Serving

Ingredients:

8 chicken legs
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons butter
16 ounces whole tomatoes
1 large onion — chopped
4 ounces mushrooms — sliced & drained
1 clove garlic — minced
1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Wash the chicken and dry it off gently. Melt the butter in your skillet. Brown the chicken legs on each side with butter. Put the chicken in the crock pot or slow cooker. Mix the remaining ingredients together well. Pour on top of the chicken and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

This is one of the best and simple low calorie meals you can make. It has plenty of protein and carbs. It is a bigger meal than a total vegetarian version, however.

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