Losing it! :)

so i'm on jenny craig to lose weight. and i did, so far 6 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. yippee! eating every 2 hours has kept my sugar levels stable. i'm also increasing aerobic activity with eliptical interval training ie 1 minute fast, 1 minute slower for 20-30 minutes @ least. that way i raise my heart beat to 85% and burn more calories. i learned this when i was a competitive swimmer (and i was strong and way thinner than now). i need to lose all the weight i gained since i moved to LA 6 1/2 years ago. stress will do this to you. and having been on the road as a stand-up for the first 5 years of my LA experience didn't help. when you're on the road you eat what's available which is mostly crappy foods. there's no "whole foods" in winnemucca, nv! last time i was there, there wasn't even a starbucks! anyway, if you're trying to lose weight, i recommend eat small portions 6-8 times a day and do lots of cardio with interval training.

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA SAYS (foodconsultant@yahoo.com)

FOOD OF the DAY:

Cucumber: Excellent diuretic properties to reduce fluid retention. Anti-inflammatory effect on the urinary tract, gums and skin. Rich content of silica is beneficial for the hair, nails and skin. Reduces hair loss and kidney stones.

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

THOUGHT OF the DAY:

“Have an indestructible personality. Refuse to give up. You will not be crushed. Let rejection roll off of you!”

-Ron Ball

EMBRACING FRESH, ORGANIC WHOLE FOODS

1. Fill up with healthy, unprocessed fats. Fats have the highest satiety rate, which means it will help stabilize your blood sugar levels and hunger. At meals and/or snacks, use fats to complement your meals. Use avocados, extra virgin olive oil (unfiltered), coconut butter, coconut oil, olives, raw pecans, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.