Bad News Bowl of Veggies?

January 19, 2009 By

 

It’s just about impossible to gain weight just by eating veggeis. I mean seriously, you’d have to eat a LOT of ’em.

BUT…

Salads are a different story altogether. Why is it that every time people want to get rid of their belly fat they break out the salad bowls and start eating like a rabbit?

Thing is, MOST salads people eat are loaded with fat and calories. It’s as if people think bacon, cheese and ranch dressing suddenly have amazing fat burning properties when they’re on top of a couple of carrots and broccoli (see picture above). I’ve talked about this before, check out this past post: Should I Eat A Salad Or A Cheeseburger

Look, you probably don’t really want to know how much damage you did the last time you ate "healthy" and went to the salad bar for lunch.

But what’s done is done. Here are the tips you need to remember the next time you order one. They are from the Head of R & D at Prograde Nutrition, registered dietitian Jayson Hunter:

1) Ask for the dressing on the side and dip the tongs of your fork in the dressing and THEN pick up some salad. It gives you just enough flavor and keeps your calorie intake under control.

2) Choose a salad that has grilled protein in it such as chicken or fish. Remember, it should be GRILLED and not fried.

3) Sorry, leave off the cheese and bacon bits. You know why 😉

Stay focused,

Sarai D. Jones

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Belly Fat Blasting Breakfast

January 16, 2009 By

 

If you want to burn the fat off your belly you need to burn THIS into your brain first.

Eat breakfast.

Look, you can make fat loss as difficult as you like. You can make it out to be super complicated if you so choose.

But one of the easiest things you can do to start melting the fat off your frame is to start eating a breakfast that boosts your metabolism and sets the tone for fat loss all day long.

Now, there’s a very good chance you’re shaking your head in agreement with me, but saying something like, "That’s great. I know that. But what the heck do I eat?"

Glad you asked 😉

Here are three simple fat fighting breakfasts from Registered Dietitian Jayson Hunter:

1- Cottage cheese mixed with real fruit

2- Hard boiled egg and plain yogurt mixed with real fruit

3- 2 pieces of fruit and a scrambled egg wrap

Seriously, would that be so hard? Don’t you think you can manage that in the morning?

Well, if you can’t Jayson, who is the Head of R & D at Prograde Nutrition, has another suggestion. You can use a nutritious meal replacement shake like Prograde Lean.

Those of you in my boot camp know I love it. It taste so good! In fact, I know Prograde spent 6 months developing Prograde Lean just to get the taste right.

Ok, so there are 4 options for a Belly Fat Blasting Breakfast. Enjoy! And stay tuned for some more great ideas and videos.

Stay focused,

Sarai D. Jones

P.S. This is the website to get the Prograde Lean www.BootyCampNutrition.com You’ll love it

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One Last Reminder

January 15, 2009 By

 

Doesn’t it seem these days that almost no companies do what they say they are going to do? Don’t you enjoy working with and buying from companies that have their priorities straight? Companies that sell legitimate products and aren’t just in it to make a fast buck.

Look, I’m a fitness professional. I’m selling exercise, nutrition, patience, discipline, sacrifice…

It’s not the world’s easiest sale, that’s for sure. I’d make a LOT more money if I sold you Miracles in a Bottle or told you that you can eat any and all foods you want and still lose weight.

In other words, if I lied to your face, took your money and ran.

But I won’t do that – ever. I have too much character and integrity for that. We’re the "Good Guys" in this marketplace.

And I love working with Prograde Nutrition because they’re on the same side as me. They work hand-in-hand with fitness experts to combat all the lies and myths you are told by the "Bad Guys" day-after-day. Together we’re doing our absolute best to spread the truth about fitness, health and weight loss.

It’s not always easy, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Keep fighting the good fight.

Stay focused,

Sarai D. Jones

PS – The sale ends TONIGHT at 11:59 pm EST.

Remember, Prograde Nutrition is currently having a BIG 10.9% off everything January Celebration Sale to celebrate the New Year and the fact they are now shipping to the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Yes, that’s 10.9 as in January of 2009 😉

Here are some other details I want to make sure you know about:
– Again, you receive 10.9% off all Prograde products.
– Yes, that 10.9% off will be applicable to SmartShip orders. But it only applies to that first purchase. Not ongoing.

– The coupon code you enter at checkout is:

012009

– The website is www.BootyCampNutrition.com

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Fat Fighting Kung Fu Pills?

January 6, 2009 By

 

So another new year is upon us. Untold numbers of people are "resolving" to win the battle of the bulge this year.

Some people are actually laying out a solid plan based on exercise and nutrition.

Others are going to go on yet another fad diet.

Even worse, lots and lots of soon to be disheartened folks will be turning to the latest miracle pill they’ve seen on TV or the Internet.

It’s sad really.

The marketing for these pills gets cranked up to full blast now that it’s January. These far less than reputable companies know how desperate people are. And they certainly know how much greater that desperation becomes in January.

Look, you and I know better. We know that the only way you’re going to Kung Fu that fat off your belly, butt, hips and thighs is to eat right and exercise.

Know what else is sad?

Once people come to grips with the fact they’ve been ripped off over and over by these "miracle" diet pill companies, oftentimes they’ll refuse to listen to reason about nutritional products that have actual benefits.

For instance, did you know that Essential Fatty Acid products help promote fat loss through the stabilization of blood sugar levels?

And that they may also help regulate mood, improve heart health and decrease joint pain?

If people are looking for a pill to take – one that is actually based on research – they should strongly consider adding an Essential Fatty Acids product to their diet.

I’m asked all the time what I use and it’s Prograde’s EFA Icon (you can read more about it here: Prograde Icon

Again, I know you’re to smart to fall for the gimmicks, but if you know of anyone trying a diet pill this January, please tell them to get real. They’ll be better off for it.

Stay focused,

Sarai Jones

PS – Again, if you’re looking to add a great Essential Fatty Acid product to your diet be sure to check out Prograde’s EFA Icon. It’s the best out there. Prograde Icon

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Two Great Desserts That Don’t Pack On Pounds

December 17, 2008 By

 

I know, I know, I know. The holidays are here and temptation seems to be EVERYWHERE. Now is NOT the time for those with a sweet tooth to fall off the wagon.

So that’s why I’ve got two great dessert ideas for you that won’t pack on the pounds.

#1

Grilled Banana Splits

Ingredients:

4 ripe bananas

2 Tbsp chocolate chips

1/2 cup non-fat, frozen vanilla yogurt

4 tsp chopped walnuts

Directions:

1- Preheat oven to 400 degrees

2- Place each banana on its side on a piece of foil. Cut a slit lengthwise across the top. Leave the skin attached.

3- Push 1/2 Tbsp chocolate chips into the slit of each banana.

4- Wrap the bananas with the foil, leaving the top open. Grill or bake about 15 minutes or until the chocolate melts.

5- Loosen the foil and press the bananas open a little.

6- Top each banana with 2Tbsp of the frozen yogurt and sprinkle with 1tsp walnuts.

That’s it for a nutritious and delicious treat!

#2 -if you like your life even easier, and you’re a big fan of Dark Chocolate, you are going to LOVE Prograde Cravers. I seriously cannot even begin to tell you how delicious they taste.

You have to watch this video to see for yourself. You’ll see fitness professionals tasting Prograde Cravers for the very first time. Yes, fitness pros that have tasted every bar on the planet are amazed at how good they taste.

Trust me, you have to see this: Prograde Cravers

Stay Focused,

Sarai D. Jones

PS – Seriously, Cravers make the PERFECT holiday dessert. They are less than 200 calories and are made from organic dark chocolate. Prograde Cravers

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