Healthy Dieting http://www.lookingfordiet.com Weight loss and diet tips Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:06:19 +0000 en hourly 1 Week 3 Thursday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-3-thursday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-3-thursday#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:12:39 +0000 allen http://www.lookingfordiet.com/?p=144 more »]]> Breakfast: Cottage Cheese, Banana and Wheat Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs 1 cup Cottage Cheese, Lowfat, 1% Milkfat 163 kcal 28 g 2.3 g 6.1 g 1 Banana 105 kcal 1 g 0.0 g 27 g 2 Slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g 1 Cup of Green Tea/Black Coffee 2 kcal 0.28 g 0.05 g 0.0 g Total 365 kcal Snack: 1cup Apple, quartered or chopped 65 kcal 0.3 g 0.2 g 17.3 g
Lunch: Tomato Soup, Greens Salad with Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Tomato Soup 73 kcal 1.9 g 0.7 g 16 g
1 cup Lettuce, Carrots, Red cabbage, Cucumber and Tomato Salad 64 kcal 3.3 g 0.8 g 10.7 g
2 Slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.2 g 20.06 g
Total 229 kcal
1 Yogurt, plain, low fat 142 kcal 12 g 4 g 16 g
Dinner: Roast Beef and Potatoes Calories Protein Fat Carbs
2 slices Roast Beef 224 kcal 21.76 g 14.54 g 0.0 g
1 cup Potatoes, Mashed, Home-prepared, Whole Milk Added 174 kcal 4 g 1.2 g 36.8 g
Total 408 kcal
TOTAL CALORIES 1209 kcal
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Breakfast: Boiled Egg, Yogurt and Wheat Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 Boiled Egg 78 kcal 6.29 g 5.30 g 0.56 g
1 Yogurt, plain, low fat 142 kcal 12 g 4 g 16 g
2 Slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g
1 Cup of Green Tea/Black Coffee 2 kcal 0.28 g 0.05 g 0.0 g
Total 314 kcal
Snack: 1 Banana 105 kcal 1 g 0.0 g 27 g
Lunch: Tuna Salad with Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Tuna Salad 383 kcal 32.9 g 19 g 19.3 g
1 Slice Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 46 kcal 2.09 g 0.58 g 10.03 g
Total 429 kcal
Snack: 1cup Apple, quartered or chopped 65 kcal 0.3 g 0.2 g 17.3 g
Dinner: Black Rice, Grilled Mushrooms and Tofu Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 serving Black rice 160 kcal 5 g 2 g 34 g
2 cups Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 70 kcal 7.84 g 1.4 g 10.74 g
1 serving Tofu, grilled 62 kcal 6.5 g 3.6 g 2.4 g
Total 292 kcal
TOTAL CALORIES 1205 kcal

 

]]> http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-3-wednesday/feed 0 Week 3 Tuesday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-3-tuesday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-3-tuesday#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:08:49 +0000 allen http://www.lookingfordiet.com/?p=128 more »]]> Breakfast: Cottage Cheese, Prosciutto Cotto and Reduced Calorie Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs 1 cup Cottage Cheese, Lowfat, 1% Milkfat 163 kcal 2.36 g 2.3 g 6.1 g 100 g Prosciutto Cotto 132 kcal 22.2 g 4.4 g 1 g 2 slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g 1 cup Green Tea/Black Coffee 2 kcal 0.28 g 0.05 g 0 g Total 389 kcal Snack: 1cup Apple, chopped 65 kcal 0.3 g 0.2 g 17.3 g
Lunch: Soup, Chicken Vegetables, Grilled Shrimp Salad and Reduced Calorie Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Soup, Chicken Vegetable 75 kcal 3.6 g 2.8 g 8.6 g
1 cup Grilled Shrimp, Lettuce and Radicchio Salad 74 kcal 12.8 g 0.9 g 3.6 g
2 slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g
Total 241 kcal
Snack: 4 oz Yogurt, plain, low fat 71 kcal 6 g 2 g 8 g
Dinner: Roast Beef with Lettuce, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Cucumber , Tomato Salad and and Reduced Calorie Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs
3 slices Roast Beef 336 kcal 32.64 g 21.81 g 0 g
1 cup Lettuce, Carrots, Red cabbage, Cucumber and Tomato Salad 64 kcal 3.3 g 0.8 g 10.7 g
1 slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 46 kcal 2.09 g 0.58 g 10.03 g
Total 446 kcal
TOTAL CALORIES 1212 kcal

 

]]> http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-3-tuesday/feed 0 Week 3 Monday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-3-monday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-3-monday#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:53:43 +0000 allen http://www.lookingfordiet.com/?p=125 more »]]> Breakfast: Fruit Salad, Cereals and Milk Calories Protein Fat Carbs 1 cup Fruit Salad, (Peach, Pear, Apricot, Pineapple, Cherry) 125 kcal 1.3 g 0 g 32.5 g ½ cup Cereals 80 kcal 2 g 1 g 25 g 1 cup 1% Low Fat Milk 110 kcal 9 g 2.5 g 13 g 1 Cup of Green Tea/Black Coffee 2 kcal 0.28 g 0.05 g 0 g Total 317 kcal Snack: 4 oz Yogurt, plain, low fat 71 kcal 6g 2 g 8 g
Lunch: Vegetables Soup, Grilled Chicken Breast, Cabbage Salad and Wheat Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Vegetables Soup 67 kcal 2.1 g 1.9 g 11.8 g
1 serving Grilled Chicken Breast, Skinless 120 kcal 24 g 0 g 1.5 g
1 cup Cabbage Salad 50 kcal 1 g 1.5 g 8 g
2 Slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g
Total 329 kcal
Snack: 1cup Carrots, chopped 52 kcal 1.2 g 0.3 g 12.3 g
Dinner: Pasta Salad with Green Vegetables, Tuna and Egg Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Pasta Salad with Green Vegetables, Tuna and Egg 343 kcal 15.4 g 19.2 g 27.01 g
1 cup Grapes 62 kcal 0.6 g 0.3 g 15.8 g
Total 405 kcal
TOTAL CALORIES 1174 kcal
]]> http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-3-monday/feed 0 Week 2 Sunday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-sunday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-sunday#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:49:19 +0000 allen http://www.lookingfordiet.com/?p=122 more »]]> Breakfast: Boiled Egg, Yogurt and Wheat Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs 1 cup Cottage Cheese, Lowfat, 1% Milkfat 163 kcal 28 g 2.3 g 6.1 g 1 Banana 105 kcal 1 g 0.0 g 27 g 2 Slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g 1 Cup of Green Tea/Black Coffee 2 kcal 0.28 g 0.05 g 0.0 g Total 365 kcal Snack: 1 cup Melon, Cantaloupe 54 kcal 1.34 g 0.30 g 13.06 g
Lunch: Shrimp, Lettuce, Cucumber, Carrots and Onion Salad Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Pea Soup 190 kcal 10.3 g 4.4 g 28 g
1 cup Summer Fresh Grilled Tofu Salad 120 kcal 6 g 9 g 8 g
2 Slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g
Total 402 kcal
Snack: 1cup Apple, chopped 65 kcal 0.3 g 0.2 g 17.3 g
Dinner: Grilled Salmon Lemon Butter, Black Rice and Grilled Mushrooms Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 fillet Grilled Salmon Lemon Butter 100 kcal 17 g 3 g 1 g
1 cup Black rice 160 kcal 5 g 2 g 34 g
2 cups Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 330 kcal 7.84 g 1.4 g 10.74 g
Total 292 kcal
TOTAL CALORIES 1178 kcal
]]> http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-sunday/feed 0 Week 2 Saturday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-saturday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-saturday#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:36:12 +0000 allen http://www.lookingfordiet.com/?p=119 more »]]> Breakfast: Ham, Low Fat Cheese and Reduced Calorie Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs 2 Eggs, cooked 144 kcal 25 g 70 g 8 g 2 slices Cheese, low fat, Cheddar or Colby 96 kcal 13.64 g 3.92 g 1.06 g 2 slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g 1 cup Green Tea/Black Coffee 2 kcal 0.28 g 0.05 g 0.0 g Total 334 kcal Snack: 1 cup Grapes 62 kcal 0.58 g 0.32 g 15.78 g
Lunch: Soup, Cream Of Mushroom Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Soup, Cream Of Mushroom 166 kcal 6.2 g 9.6 g 14 g
½ container(4 oz)Yogurt, plain, low fat 71 kcal 6 g 2 g 8 g
2 slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g
Total 329 kcal
Snack: 1 cup Melon, Cantaloupe 54 kcal 1.34 g 0.30 g 13.06 g
Dinner: Grilled Salmon, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables Salad(Lettuce, Carrots, Red cabbage, Cucumber and Tomato) Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 medallion Grilled Salmon 180 kcal 40 g 1.5 g 42 g
1 cup Potatoes, Mashed, Home-prepared, Whole Milk Added 174 kcal 4 g 1.2 g 36.8 g
1 cup Lettuce, Carrots, Red cabbage, Cucumber and Tomato Salad 64 kcal 3.3 g 0.8 g 10.7 g
Total 418 kcal
TOTAL CALORIES 1197 kcal
]]> http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-saturday/feed 0 Week 2 Friday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-friday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-friday#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:03:13 +0000 allen http://www.lookingfordiet.com/?p=116 more »]]> Breakfast: Cereals, Yogurt and Banana Calories Protein Fat Carbs ½ cup Cereals 80 kcal 2 g 1 g 25 g ½ container(4 oz)Yogurt, plain, low fat 71 kcal 6 g 2 g 8 g 1 Banana 105 kcal 1 g 0.0 g 27 g 1 cup Green Tea/Black Coffee 2 kcal 0.28 g 0.05 g 0.0 g Total 258 kcal Snack: 1 Kiwi fruit 110 kcal 2.05 g 0.94 g 26.39 g
Lunch: Pasta, Vegetables and Tuna Salad with Carrot Juice Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Pasta Salad with Vegetables and Tuna 335 kcal 12.51 g 16.18 g 34.5 g
1 cup Carrot Juice 94 kcal 2.2 g 0.4 g 21.9 g
Total 429 kcal
Snack: 1 cup Grapes 62 kcal 0.58 g 0.32 g 15.78 g
Dinner: Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet, Steamed Vegetables (Mushrooms, Carrot, Zucchini) and Fruit Salad Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 fillet Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet 110 kcal 20 g 2 g 2 g
2 cups Steamed Mushrooms, portabella 70 kcal 7.84 g 1.4 g 10.74 g
1 Steamed Carrot 25 kcal 0.57 g 0.15 g 5.84 g
1 Steamed Zucchini 33 kcal 2.37 g 63 g 6.10 g
1 cup Fruit Salad, (Peach, Pear, Apricot, Pineapple, Cherry) 125 kcal 1.3 g 0.1 g 32.5 g
Total 363 kcal
TOTAL CALORIES 1222 kcal
]]> http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-friday/feed 0 Week 2 Thursday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/114 http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/114#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:52:52 +0000 allen http://www.lookingfordiet.com/?p=114 more »]]> Breakfast: Mushrooms, Prosciutto Cotton and Cheese Calories Protein Fat Carbs 2 cups Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 70 kcal 7.84 g 1.4 g 10.74 g 100 g Prosciutto Cotto 132 kcal 22.2 g 4.4 g 1 g 2 slices Cheese, low fat, Cheddar or Colby 96 kcal 13.64 g 3.92 g 1.06 g 1 cup Green Tea/Black Coffee 2 kcal 0.28 g 0.05 g 0.0 g Total 300 kcal Snack: ½ container(4 oz)Yogurt, plain, low fat 71 kcal 6 g 2 g 8 g
Lunch: Roast Beef , Lettuce Salad with Egg, Cheese, Tomato and Carrots Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 slice Roast Beef 112 kcal 10.88 g 7.27 g 0.0 g
1 cup Lettuce Salad with Egg, Cheese, Tomato and Carrots 140 kcal 7.96 g 7.81 g 7.92 g
2 slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 92 kcal 4.18 g 1.06 g 20.06 g
Total 344 kcal
Snack: 1cup 1% Low Fat Milk 110 kcal 9 g 2.5 g 13 g
Dinner: Tuna Steak, Red Peppers, Tomatoes and Onion Salad, with Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat Calories Protein Fat Carbs
4 oz Tuna Steak 120 kcal 26 g 1 g 0.0 g
2 Red Peppers 74 kcal 2.36 g 0.74 g 14.36 g
2 Tomatoes 36 kcal 2.58 g 0.41 g 7.06 g
½ Onion 28 kcal 0.77 g 0.07 g 6.54 g
1 Slices Bread, reduced-calorie, Wheat 46 kcal 2.09 g 0.58 g 10.03 g
Total 390kcal
TOTAL CALORIES 1215 kcal
]]> http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/114/feed 0 A Few Misconceptions About Diets http://www.lookingfordiet.com/healthy_dieting/a-few-misconceptions-about-diets http://www.lookingfordiet.com/healthy_dieting/a-few-misconceptions-about-diets#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:01:56 +0000 admin http://www.lookingfordiet.com/?p=131 more »]]> There are different rules used by many of the dieters out there; however, some of these can be very disastrous on long and short term. Here are some of the most representative misconceptions among many diet fans.

Giving up a whole group of food – there are many diets that promote this idea and believe that giving up on meat or dairy will help you lose weight. However, this is a terrible thing to do because it can keep you from getting essential nutrients you will need throughout a diet plan. This type of diet can work on short term but as a long term strategy you will starve yourself and you will become frustrated.

Eating smaller but more meals – this is not totally a misconception because eating more meals will increase your metabolism. However, you should always make sure that your meals are light and small, because people easily forget that and turn out to eat more than they planned to. So, when you decide to eat smaller but frequent meals, make sure that they stay smaller.

Getting a lot of exercise will keep you in shape – this is true, but only if combined with a sensible diet. However, people often make the mistake of doing just exercise and no diet, or even worse, they use exercise as an excuse to eat more. So, if you are planning to do some exercise, make sure that a good diet will go along with them for optimal solutions.

Sugar makes you gain weight – actually is not sugar that makes you gain weight but the calories it contains and the combinations used for certain foods. For example, never combine sugary foods with fats like whole milk and a lot of sugar, because it can have terrible effects on your diet. Your body will use the sugars as energy and deposit the fat, so you definitely don’t want that. Sugar can be a good treat as long as you don’t go overboard.

Whenever reading some advice about dieting and fitness in a magazine or on the internet, always check out different opinions and make sure that you get an expert’s view on the matter. Following certain advice can prove to be counterproductive for your diet and interfere with your whole weight loss process. Always take into account reliable advice from doctors or nutritionist and make sure that you read more sources before forming your opinion.

]]> http://www.lookingfordiet.com/healthy_dieting/a-few-misconceptions-about-diets/feed 0 Week 2 Tuesday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-tuesday http://www.lookingfordiet.com/diet-plans/week-2-tuesday#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:19:20 +0000 allen http://www.lookingfordiet.com/?p=107 more »]]> Breakfast: Fruit Salad, Yogurt and Toasted Wheat Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs 1 cup Fruit Salad- Strawberry, Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Melon & Mango 70 kcal 1 g 0.0 g 18 g 4 oz Yogurt, plain, low fat 71 kcal 6 g 2 g 8 g 2 slices Wheat Bread, toasted 140 kcal 3 g 1 g 12.8 g 1 cup Green Tea/Black Coffee 2 kcal 0.28 g 0.05 g 0.0 g Total 283 kcal Snack: 1cup 1% Low Fat Milk 110 kcal 9 g 2.5 g 13 g
Lunch: Tomato Soup, Cottage Cheese and Toasted Wheat Bread Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Tomato Soup 73 kcal 1.9 g 0.7 g 16 g
Ingredients: 2lb 4oz-2lb 12oz ripe tomatoes. 1 medium onion, 1 small carrot, 1 celery stick, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 squirts of tomato purée (about 2 tsp), a good pinch of sugar, 2 bay leaves, 1.2l hot vegetable stock
1 cup Cottage Cheese, Lowfat, 1% Milkfat 163 kcal 2.36 g 2.3 g 6.1 g
2 slices Wheat Bread, toasted 140 kcal 3 g 1 g 12.8 g
Total 376 kcal
Snack: 1 cup Grapes 62 kcal 0.6 g 0.3 g 15.8 g
Dinner: Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad and Apple Calories Protein Fat Carbs
1 cup Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad 253 kcal 17.89 g 14.5 g 26.55 g
Ingredients: 1 cup pasta, 1 cup cooked chicken meat, 3 green onions, 1 red bell pepper, 1 cup black olives, 1 cucumber, 2/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
2 cups Apple, Sliced 114 kcal 0.6 g 0.4 g 30.4 g
Total 367 kcal
TOTAL CALORIES 1200 kcal
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