Weight Loss Blog by Ange Marsden

One Week of Slow Carb Food in Four Hours

2012-01-09T19:02:00.001+13:00

I prep my food for the upcomming week on my day off so that the minute I wake up on my first day of slow carb food I've already got a fridge full of meals. I also buy a couple slices of bacon for my post-binge day breakfast and it makes the thought of 6 more days of beans much better! Breakfasts For breakfast I have half a slow roasted tomato with scrambled eggs and some mixed beans. If you

FaceBook Diet Update: Week 1

2011-10-09T11:45:00.001+13:00

It's been one week since I started my FaceBook diet and two weeks since I started to change towards a slow carb diet a la The Four Hour Body. For the first week I weaned myself onto the slow carb diet by introducing more vegetables and lentils to my meals and cutting back on sugar and refined carbs. I still had the odd wrap or potatoes with dinner and snacked on fruit. By week 1 of the FaceBook

FaceBook Diet

2011-10-03T16:40:00.000+13:00

Can FaceBook help you lose weight? No they're not holiday photos - just my lunches from the last week... A recent study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison showed that photographic food diaries were more effective than writing down a food diary. The theory goes that recording food before you eat it makes it more likely that you will chose a healthy option compared to recording what

Sex or Weight Loss?

2011-09-22T15:04:00.002+12:00

A recent poll of over 700 Diettips.com readers showed that 45% would give up sex for five years to reach their ideal weight - considering how many calories sex burns that could be counter-productive! The poll asked what, hypothetically, readers would give up to reach their weight loss goals. The results of the weight loss poll are: To be your perfect weight instantly and permanently, which of

Weight Loss with The Mango Diet

2011-08-12T20:54:00.004+12:00

For those of you who jumped on the acai and goji berry bandwagons here's something else to waste your money on...the rest of us will return to our salads and gyms. While we all know the benefits of a diet rich in fruit and vegetables (and not in nom nom things like ice cream and cheese toasties), the mango diet goes a step further claiming that a certain type of African bush mango has "

Mediterranean Diet

2011-07-26T21:40:00.002+12:00

This morning I woke to a -2 degree frost outside and ice on the windows inside my kitchen! On days like this I dream of moving to the Mediterranean and living out my days on the beach with a G&T and an antipasto platter for lunch followed by a luxurious siesta in my hammock. It seems that not only is the relaxing Mediterranean diet and lifestyle idyllic but it could also help with weight loss and

Fork Size Key to Weight Loss Success?

2011-07-20T18:07:00.001+12:00

Researchers have found a new way to control the amount we eat - use a bigger fork. While numerous studies have focused on portion sizes and their influence on how much we eat, researchers in the US have looked at how bite sizes affect quantities ingested. They based their field research in a popular Italian restaurant, using two sets of forks to tinker with bite size. One fork held 20% more

Willpower

2011-05-27T19:49:00.002+12:00

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Simple Low Calorie Sorbet Recipe

2011-02-14T21:39:00.000+13:00

Laden with cream and sugar, ice cream is a tempting but not always ideal treat. This easy sorbet recipe can be made at home and makes for a refreshing treat on a hot day that won't hit you in the waisline. Ingredients 1 packet of low calorie jelly Quick Sorbet Recipe Make jelly according to the instructions and leave to cool in a flat dish Cover with clingfilm and place in the freezer until

Celebrity Slimmers

2011-02-10T21:18:00.003+13:00

They have all the money in the world for surgery, gyms, personal trainers, diet-food chefs and exotic supplements and yet these celebs still struggle with their wobbles.All those fad Hollywood diets seem to lead to massive weight gain after the film/awards ceremony/wedding is over! I guess it just goes to show it's not how much money you have but how much support you have that will determine your

How to Win Friends...and Lose Weight

2011-02-02T21:12:00.001+13:00

Research at Brown Medical School has shown that overweight teens are more likely to have overweight friends - so is successful weight loss as simple as finding slimmer friends?

New Years Resolutions...Health Daily News

2011-01-24T21:12:00.000+13:00

By this point, New Year's resolutions might be a dim memory -- which makes it a good time for fine-tuning, especially for those who resolved to lose weight...

2011-01-19T19:52:00.001+13:00

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Why Stress is Making You Fat

2010-11-16T20:53:00.000+13:00

Our bodies are still living in a "cave person's" world; they still respond to stress the same way they needed to when we were being hunted by lions. even though a long day at the office, an overdue presentation, too much month at the end of the money and screaming babies aren't life threatening our body reacts as though we're in a life and death situation. So how can being stressed make you fat?

Healthy Pizza Ideas

2010-11-13T20:34:00.002+13:00

Here are some suggestions for healthier pizza toppings. Considering half a meat lover's pizza from a popular pizza takeaway place can pack a whopping 72 grams of fat, some lower fat options you can make in less time it takes to order are ideal! Pizza Base I use wholemeal pita pockets. You can buy little ones which make great single serve pizzas or larger ones to make a family size pizza. One of

Junk Food Makeovers

2010-11-10T20:19:00.002+13:00

Here are some makeovers of your favourite junk foods... Burgers Swap the sickly sweet white bun for a fresh wholegrain roll Swap the beef mince patty for homemade chicken mince patties and grill on a non-stick griller with no added fat Swap limp lettuce for dark green antioxidant loaded baby spinach or rocket leaves Swap the mayo or special sauce for a low fat mayo, hummus or low fat thousand

Healthy Mediterranean Diet

2010-11-05T20:12:00.000+13:00

While slathering on the oils is not ideal for your salads many of the ingredients in a mediterranean diet are great for long term health; olives, tomatoes, basil and fresh vegetables. It can also help to reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes...more here

Is Halloween Haunting Your Diet?

2010-10-31T20:50:00.000+13:00

Studies have shown that parents get into the Halloween spirit too by "helping" the kids with their candy. If you're keen on taking your kids trick or treating but not keen on having a house full of junk food this article has some great tips...more here

How to Diet - Without Dieting!

2010-10-28T20:11:00.001+13:00

Here are my tips for dieting without actually dieting! Carry a 750ml water bottle with you all day and refill it twice (2.25Litres) Eat one serve of fruit and at least one serve of veges with every meal and eat them first before you tuck into the rest of your meal Make sure 80% of what you eat is fruit, veges and whole grains (brown rice, wholemeal pasta, grain bread etc.) And include lean

Junk Food Substitutes

2010-10-21T17:30:00.001+13:00

Here are some of my favourite junk food substitutes. Remember if you're buying something ready made to check the nutrition content so you know it is actually better for you!

How to Sneak Healthy Food into Your Diet

2010-10-19T17:10:00.000+13:00

All your best efforts at eating healthy seem to be undone by the kids wanting all those shiny packages of sugar and fat laden snacks that sit in the pantry calling your name at 10am! Here are my top tips for creating a stash of healthy snacks that even the kids will eat! Buy tiny zip lock bags in bulk to divide up your treats When you buy any snacks in a large package, split them up into

Supermarket Survival Guide

2010-10-16T16:46:00.002+13:00

Here are my top tips for making the most of your trip to the supermarket without spending far more than you meant to - and still not having anyting to make for dinner! If you can walk to the supermarket do it! You'll be amazed at how many groceries fit into a tramping bag and a large box to carry. This is one time it's good to take the kids as their school bags make them great mini-mules... If

2010-10-14T22:18:00.001+13:00

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2010-10-14T14:07:00.001+13:00

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Supermarket Shopping for Weight Loss

2010-10-13T16:43:00.000+13:00

Here's my secret supermarket shopping for weight loss survival guide that gets my through the shopping without blowing the budget or the diet! It's the ultimate shopping list and while it takes a little time to set up, once you've done it supermarket shopping will be quicker, easier and less stressful. As a bonus you'll be less likely to mindlessly wander the ailses throwing high calorie prepared