The Ten Best Foods You’re Not Eating, Day 5 | Cinnamon

Today is day #5 of The Ten Best Foods You’re Not Eating from Men’s Health. In our last post we feautured the super fruit known as Swiss Chard. Today we’re moving to a spice. It’s that spice that we all know and love, Cinnamon. If I had to pick a favorite spice, I think this [...]

Stuffed Bell Peppers

We tried a new recipe this week, we loved it so much that we made it twice in 1 week. Try it out and let us know what you think or any other veggies you added.   Prep time: 10 min  Slower cooker: 3 1/2 hours on high or 7 ours on low Or in [...]

Update and Low-Fat Pesto Recipe

Hello Gang, UPDATE: Okay, confession time! I am reluctant to post since I have not lost a pound since starting this. But a commitment is a commitment. I guess I should be happy maintaining my weight as well. I need to find ways to incorporate more physical activity in my life. Not casual, but intense physical [...]

The Future of Food-Conspiracy, Coercion, or Both

The Future of Food This post was inspired by Aaron’s last post about “downsizing” food portions and cutting out soda. This is something that I’ve been wanting to write about for sometime now. Before I start though I need to warn you all that this post will open a Pandora’s Box for some of you [...]

I Cut Down On The Sweets and Gained 5 Pounds!!

Hey guys and gals, thats right, I cut down on my sugar intake, and gained five pounds!  I think Im going backwards, when I started ThisisNOTadiet I wasnt trying to lose weight but now that Ive gained the five pounds, of course I want it off.  I noticed since I cut down on the sugar, [...]

Planting a Vegetable Garden, Day 2: The Finish

[Youtube="http://www.youtube.com/v/9hNsvcV9aL4&hl=en&ap=%2526fmt%3D18"] Alright the day has finally come for the completion of my garden!! As promised from the last post and video, it is now complete and ready for your viewing pleasure! This video is the conclusion. I actually filmed it as a 3 part video but the 2nd video was erased. It wasn’t much anyway, [...]

2008 Picture of Health For Women Over 40

[Youtube="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWqYoTylHPk"] I found this video on youtube and it features 5 women over 40 that were selected by ABC News and Prevention Magazine as finalists for the picture of health contest in which 100′s of women have competed. Of the 5, 1 winner will be selected. I know, I know, the whole reality fitness and [...]

Salad Dressing Alternatives

Wassup Gente, Here’s a quick post to follow up my previous post on the dangers of salad dressing on the side, for many of you this might old news but I’m sure some of you might find this practical. The easiest way to cut back on the calories in your salads is to literately cut [...]

My Update and Fiber

Hello Friends, My Update – Okay, so I have not lost a pound. Not one pound. But it is okay. I will keep at it. One of my challenges is exercise. I don’t really enjoy it except if I’m riding my beautiful pink bike. The problem with that is that my bike is at my [...]

A Healthier Sweet Tooth

I have really been trying to add a lot of color to my dinner plate. My new rule was to try a brand new vegetable at least once a week in addition with my extra veggies I have been eating. Well on last nights menu was peanut-chicken cabbage wraps, topped with mangos, and on the [...]

Planting a Vegetable Garden, Day 1: The Start

So, I finally got around to starting my vegetable garden!!! I’ll be filming my progress until the garden is complete. I’ll be showing you step by step everything I’ve done to get it going as well so you could do the same. If you live in Southern Califnoria, it’s the perfect time to start one. [...]

My first post and TIP! -Ally

Hello Group, I am happy to be here. It’s my first time posting to this site so I’m trying to navigate my way around. I’ve been at my current weight for some time now and I feel stuck on how to lose 15lbs. I am somewhat nervous about being here because of that whisper in [...]