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Its a weird name I know and not many people know about it that much. Quinoa is pronounced Keen-Wah! And it is a grain although that is up in debate, but we know it to be part of the grain/rice/cereal family and this is a family all of us need to enjoy eating.
Compared to many other grains it is packed with a good amount of protein coming in at 8 grams within a cup. And whats even cooler is that Quinoa packs in complete proteins with all the 26 amino acids.
On top of all this Quinoa has very low glycemic levels. For those who dont know about glycemic levels;
this is a standard measurement of which carbohydrates are good and which are not so good. Lets face it all carbs are not created equally. There are Carbs that enter our bodies and spike our Glucose and Insulin levels high making a recipe for potential Heart Attack, stroke, diabetes and more. Low glycemic levels in our body release only a low amount of insulin and Glucose. Which obviously is one of the the best ways to lose weight and stay healthy.
Quinoa really is the grains of all grains and is just starting to get the recognition it so deserves !
You can mix it with beans, eat it by itself or put it in fish, lean steak, grilled chicken or anything your heart so desires. Like I said earlier it is a low glycemic carb and has the protein and fiber packed into it….funny but who would have thought there would be a Carb with good protein and fiber in it ?? ironic huh ? And incidentally it is one of the best ways to lose weight and stay healthy !!
As they say folks keep on keeping on and try this grain Quinoa out as soon as you can,
Cheers,
Robert Andrew
As I wrote in my last Post this past Thursday I went off for a pretty swift 6 miler when I shouldn’t have because I had some sniffles and congestion in the chest and head. I then suffered for a few days with some bad aches and congestion and a low grade fever. I still have a little bit left so I am going to stick with what I said in my last Post and that is to listen to your body and take a break when it tells you to.
I really want to get back into my regular exercise regimen but I know if I go back to it right now I could get sick all over again.
Unfortunately, because of my break I have gained weight. When I weighed myself last night I found myself to be at 189 lbs which is outside my ideal target weight of 183 lbs. I was very disappointed and knew that it was the pizza I consumed over the weekend and some other not so good foods that caused this..What an idiot I was !! 
Thats another thing I need to mention. When you are sick and cannot exercise try to watch your diet and watch what you eat a little more closely. Eating soup and getting plenty of juice or water and fruit is ideal.
I should have done this and now I am paying for it with my gain in weight.
So in the next week I am going to work harder and better in resuming my exercising and eating better.
Cheers,
Robert Andrew
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I tell what guys sometimes you just need to listen to your bodies. When your body says ‘dont go’ then ‘dont go’
Last night this happened to me. For most of the day I had bad allergies with coughing and pressure in my head and also a little achy all over. I had planned for my 6 mile run all week last night. So I was bent on doing it. Wrong move………..
I did the 6 miler at a pretty fast pace but I noticed in the last mile my body was getting more tired than usual. When I got home I sat on the porch to cool down. After 15 minutes of this I took a hot bath. When I got out and sat down in the recliner I knew, I just knew I should not have run that 6 miler.
I was completely achy all over way more than earlier in the day. I was more congested and felt feverish. I was just clinging to the moment our daughters went to bed so I could just plop down for a long night sleep.
Well, I really didnt sleep well because of coughing etc…
As I am sitting here writing this I still feel some congestion and aches in my body. Not like last night but its still there.
I am skipping my exercises this morning and hopefully by this afternoon I will feel much better !!
It just goes to show that you need to listen to your body and what it is trying to tell you. No doctor, no wife, mother or anyone knows your body like you do.
So take heed and use my example for your own lives!!
Regards,
Robert Andrew
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Ok guys in the last decade or so one of the biggest fads to lose weight has been to get the fat surgically removed from the body. This procedure is aptly known as Liposuction !
I know it sounds like a quick fix and somewhat glamorous to get that fat off the belly, thighs and other body parts with a quick procedure like this, but the fact of the matter is in most tests conducted it does not work ! Thats the bottom line.
Let me tell you why…….Research has shown that Liposuction is way far from being the magic bullet it is purported to be. On the contrary, a recent study on obesity suggests after patients who had undergone Liposuction that they regained all that fat and weight back and it was redistributed in other areas of the body !!
In this study healthy non-obese women had about 4 pounds removed from their bellies, hips, and thighs. And after this they exercised regularly and ate very good diets. After 12 months of doing this they had found the weight they lost had been regained.
Interesting enough the weight that was gained back was in different areas of the body. The thighs had retained the benefits of the surgery but the abdomen had regained the weight as well as the shoulders and triceps.
You can kind of conclude that maybe Liposuction is more of a body shape changing procedure and less of a weight loss procedure. I don’t know ,you decide !!
But it kind of makes you twice about going under the scalpel doesn’t it
Regards,
Robert Andrew
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Okay, I must admit I have always loved milk since I was a little boy. No joke I would consume one of those big gallon containers in less than 3 days on average !!
Right now I drink a mixture of skim milk and 2% milk. But I think I will have to re evaluate my view on this.
I have done some research on this topic and have found that by cutting back on the consumption of Milk you will see a significant impact on the amount of weight loss. In other wards stop drinking Milk and you get to see some fat leave your body !
Here is a good alternative………………….
A friend of mine was drinking protein shakes with milk and started to use Almond milk. And by doing so saw some results in losing weight. This kind of milk has no lactose, no dairy, no indigestion, and no bloating. That sounds pretty darn good to me.
It comes out that this Almond Milk contains third the calories of regular milk and shows a far lower score on insulin levels. Thats a lot of calories you can save and I can see where the weight could come off !
Its funny my wife has been drinking Almond Milk for years. She has always swore by it. I tried it a couple of times and it does taste very very good.
But here is the thing, it will cost you. Almond milk can be pretty expensive. And rather high compared to your Walmart brand of milk.
But I would say if you could cut costs in other areas of your food eating Life then Almond Milk is a good way to go to assist you in losing weight !!
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Best Regards,
Robert Andrew
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I know many of you guys have seen the commercials that tell you how to get rid of that belly fat by wearing a belt around your stomach or using a some kind of Ab roller !!
Well, let me give you a little pointer here……….the fact of the matter is you cannot spot reduce to try and lose that belly fat. If you weigh 400lbs you are never going to get six pack abs no matter how many crunches you do !!
The fat in a person’s mid section is composed of two kinds. The first is called subcutaneous fat and lies right beneath the skin over your ab muscles. The second is called visceral fat which lies deeper in the abdomen and closer to some of the major organs. This particular kind of fat can be very dangerous and cause a multitude of health problems including health disease, stroke , diabetes just to name a few.
But the important thing to know is that in order to get rid of all this belly fat , both subcutaneous and visceral, you have to implement a system that is composed of a good diet and a good exercise regimen.
We have talked frequently about some of the ways to lose weight in my blog here. But in my new weight loss program I go into specifics that will give you a strong foundation to be able lose this belly fat !!
Its a steal at $4.99 and you will get some really good stuff out of it , trust me.
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Okay, I know many of you including my self have been thru scenarios similar to this : You have been eating good and keeping yourself in shape but you find yourself stranded in an airport and hungry as can be. Well, the only place that is open is a Krispy Kreme donut bakery. You are craving some food so you splurge on some donuts and BOOM there goes your diet and eating good. It all goes downhill from there. Your blood sugar increases and this causes even more hunger pains later for the wrong foods. Its a downward spiral for you here.
So what do you do in a situation like this ??? Well, you can do three things that will really help you out. Actually, these three things are three foods. And make sure to carry them with you at all times as they are very portable. They can make a full meal that is really convenient and will help your diet out tremendously.
These three foods are Nuts, Fruit, and Beef Jerky !! Yes, you heard it right, these three foods can really help you out when you need it. Nuts contain Fat and a modest amount of Protein, Beef Jerky is a really good tasting source of Protein and Fruits are a low glycemic food packed with vitamins and minerals
To put it simple : Nuts and Beef Jerky = Fat and Protein ! And Fruit and Beef Jerky = Carbs and Protein !
This takes zero preparation and you can and should always carry them in your purse, gym bag, pockets, car, desk etc.. just basically wherever you go during the day.
These three foods will provide you a modest meal that is both healthy and can be eaten anywhere !!
Cheers,
Robert Andrew
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I tell you what guys after the meal yesterday for Thanksgiving I had to come up with a plan to combat the huge amount of turkey,ham,stuffing, gravy,potatoes, green beans and two big slices of pecan pie I had !!
I do not advise this for any of my readers but today I went on a tough workout with my daughters in the stroller and since then I have NOT eaten any solid food. I have drinking plenty of water as well as protein milk. It is about 8 pm here central time and I am starting to get hunger pains, but believe I can make it through the night with my fasting.
I suggest anyone who goes on a fast to NOT do any type of exercising. This can get your eletrolytes all out of wack and can even be dangerous in some instances. So by all means be careful if you participate in any kind of fasting !
Anyway, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. And I hope you didn’t overdue like I did. 
Cheers to a great holiday season,
Robert Andrew
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. And to those who do not celebrate this occasion well then have a happy day.
To those eating turkey today just be sure not to overdue it. You can eat some good ole pecan pie washing it down with some fresh ice tea and lets do not forget the gravy and sweet potatos………but make sure in the next few days you keep your diet to a moderate level. Maybe have some turkey sandwiches sprinkled with olive oil and low fat mayo. And lets include some broccoli spears and baby carrots along with some purified water. If you must have chips with your sandwich then eat the baked ones.
Just play it smart and remember that famous slogan that I am always yelling at you guys ; BALANCE,BALANCE, BALANCE !!
Have a great one guys,
Robert Andrew
Yeah last night I ran a 6 miler. It was pretty cold here in Texas especially when the sun went down. I felt really good though as I got thru the 6 miles in a pretty good pace !
Personally, I have never really minded working out in cold weather. In my younger years, I used to lift big logs with my brother in the winter time. Snow would be falling around us as we made quick lifts in moving the logs just to stay warm.
I know many of you prefer going to the gym to get your exercise. And that is just find. But for me going out and Running with snow flakes falling on my head and face is kind of cool !
Right now I have developed a really good regimen and I have been keeping it for a while now……I do 300 pushups and 300 crunches Monday thru Friday and a 5 to 6 miler Monday and on Thursday !! Thats it ! Its pretty simple and has enabled me to keep my weight around 180 lbs and as my wife says I am mean and lean In other wards I am pretty cut in musclarity but not too much !! And my Cardio is running on all four cylinders lately ! Also about 3 times a week I will take my two daughters on a stroll around the neighborhood with wifey joining us many times.
I advise most people that going to a gym can be a really positive thing. For me it has always been a distraction. And you should realize that you can get in good shape and lose weight with simple exercises around your home.
Sometimes you have to be creative and open minded but in the long run it saves you time and money compared to joining a gym !!
Cheers,
Robert Andrew