More Diet Advice from the BEST!

By popular demand here is some advice from my wonderful sister in law. Sorry Roni (I can't leave a message on your blog, no idea why), I am now letting you know her blog is www.florencesuzette.blogspot.com
5 Ways To Lose 10 Pounds THIS MONTH!!!
This is taken directly from her blog to ours:
I am often asked for simple ideas on how to lose weight. The truth is, losing weight is always hard work, there is no quick fix. The concept is very simple (burn more energy than you intake), but it really does take sacrifice and a new way of thinking. But let me tell you, I have seen clients and friends change their thinking and have also witnessed their success! There is nothing better than conquering your weaknesses and gaining self control. I have come up with five "simple" ways to start losing weight:

1) STOP BAKING!!!!

Many of you know that I do not enjoy baking. The truth is, I do not ever WANT to enjoy it. You know why? BECAUSE I HAVE NO SELF CONTROL!!! If I bake, I will eat too much. Just the other day, I baked one of my favorite desserts. Sure enough, I practically ate the entire pan over the course of three days! And I guarantee many of you have the same problem. I don't care if it has WHOLE WHEAT in it! A calorie is a calorie! I will not own a wheat grinder until I have conquered this problem (blaspheme). Freshly baked bread will always be delicious, so I'm thinking I will not be getting over this problem any time soon. So, I purchase my whole wheat bread from the store and I occasionally enjoy eating it when YOU bake it! There. My secret is out. :)

2) STOP BUYING ICE CREAM, or your favorite indulgence

Could be chips, M & Ms, cheese, etc. It's a lot harder to give in to temptation if it's not even in your fridge, freezer, or cupboard. For me, ice cream is IT! I love chocolately and creamy...mmmmmmm. It's a lot more painful when I have to pay $3.00 for two scoops every once in a while.

3) STOP DRINKING SODA

If you cannot live without it or the caffeine, I would suggest only ONE each day, or go for diet. Although diet gives ME a belly ache. Neither is good for you!!! Maybe treat yourself on the weekends? I know the addiction, believe me, my husband is an addict. He would rather have soda than goodies any day. So as I'm preaching to you, I can't even get my husband to listen...

4) STOP EATING 2-3 HOURS BEFORE BED

This is the best one. You will love how hungry you feel for breakfast the next morning!

5) STICK TO 1200-1500 CALORIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Never go below 1200 calories, this is considered sub nutritious, meaning you are not reaching the recommendations your body needs for vitamins, minerals, or energy. You will be surprised at how much food you can eat! It is best to eat a variety of foods (starches, fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, and fat). FAD DIETS DO NOT WORK!!! It must be a lifestyle change, not something that you do for a short period of time until you reach your goal. Once you reach your weight loss goal, then you should increase your caloric intake to maintain.

I guarantee you will see those pounds drop if you do most of these things!!!
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April's Yummy Coconut Cookies

2 egg whites
1 1/3 coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla
(makes 12 cookies)

Beat egg white (quick as can be) until still. SLOWLY add the remaining ingred. Grease cookie sheet and drop 12 cookies. Cook at 325 for 20 minutes. THEY ARE WONDERFUL!!!

Tara's Famous Burrito

Well, no one has post in a while so I a going to post my little sisters AWSOME burrito recipe. Super easy as well. It is a hit with EVERYONE!!!

Here are the ingredients
Enough rice to equal 6/8 servings
10 oz can of Green Chili Enchilada Sauce
Cilantro
4 chicken breast
1 chipotle season packet
Black Beans
Fresh Salsa
Guacamole
CATLINA Dressing
Lettuce
Cheese
Tortilla (we love the raw once you bake in a pan)

Make Chicken as directed on seasoning packet. Make the rice. Once it is done add the enchilada sauce and chopped cilantro.
Add all the other ingredients on the burrito the way you like. Josh favorite part of the burrito is the Catalina dressing, which can be found by ranch etc. We also LOVE the raw tortillas you cook your self. They can be found sometimes by cheese.