Posts Tagged ‘favorite foods’

Spaghetti Nutrition Facts – How Many Calories Are In Spaghetti?

By Team TFLA On June 29, 2011 3 Comments

When your goal is weight loss, sometimes it’s difficult being a food purists. When you need a calorie deficit or foods that burn fat, you sometimes have to get creative to enjoy your favorite meal with a few alterations. One dish that fits this bill? Spaghetti.

spaghetti+nutrition+facts_calories+in+spaghetti{Tomato sauce is just one way to enjoy the calories in spaghetti.}

Whether it’s grandma’s recipe or the only way you know how to make it, knowing how your favorite foods affect weight loss efforts is crucial. Read ahead for spaghetti nutrition facts!

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Try This Not That: Cooking Alternatives for Weight Loss

By Team TFLA On May 26, 2011 No Comments

When it comes to eating for weight loss, cooking at home can be one of your greatest tools. It allows you to enjoy some of your favorite foods but in a healthier way that won’t interfere with your weight loss efforts.

fried twinkies_healthy alternative cooking methods

{Eating a deep-fried Twinkie might give you street cred, but your waistline will suffer!}

Finding healthier ways to enjoy some of the things you love is essential to sticking with a weight loss program, and experiencing success. Keep reading to find out which cooking methods will bring smile to your face and a belt to your waist! Click here to continue reading



Fried Chicken Nutrition Facts – How Many Calories Are In Fried Chicken?

By Team TFLA On May 11, 2011 No Comments

Fried chicken is beautiful, it’s delicious and it’s partly to blame for why you can’t lose weight. As one of America’s favorite foods, fried chicken and fried food in general is cited as one reason for growing obesity numbers. The good news however, is that eating fried chicken doesn’t have to be all bad.

Fried chicken nutrition facts_calories in fried chicken

Knowing fried chicken nutrition facts will make sure you enjoy yourself the right way. Keep reading to find out if its possible to eat fried chicken and still lose weight. Click here to continue reading



Pizza, Hot Dogs, and Fasting – A Recipe for Weight Loss?

By Mike On February 15, 2010 6 Comments

In a recent fat loss tip we talked about the use of intermittent fasting as a natural way for your body to burn fat. On a personal note, this strategy has become by far my most effective weight loss strategy I currently practice.

In the article, we covered just a few of the benefits of fasting including the ability to burn fat without restricting your diet to bland salads and dried-out chicken breast. The story is a simple one:

Enjoy your favorite foods without guilt or anxiety and you will lose weight.

Fasting with Favorite Foods Can Equal Weight Loss

Fasting with favorite foods can equal weight loss - just go easy on the whipped cream!

Eye brows were raised, sentences re-read, and conversations ensued.

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Too Afraid To Eat Food in Fear of Fat Loss Failure? Strategies to Conquer Your Food Fear!

By Mike On September 14, 2009 2 Comments

Usually the words “Food Taboos” or “Food Fears” make people quite squeamish and uncomfortable. Perhaps it invokes religious images of animals being slaughtered or maybe it reminds you of the second challenge on the TV show Fear Factor when each contestant had to ingest a batch full of live insects? Joe Rogan, you sick bastard!

Forget food fear, giant spiders are attacking so take cover

[Forget food fears, how about a giant spider descending on a city near you! Just kidding, it's a sculpture making stops in various places around the world by French sculptor Louise Bourgeois]

Unfortunately, being afraid to eat is all too common in those struggling on their own fat loss journey. I can remember grabbing a bagel from the breakfast bar at a conference and receiving this snide

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