Nutrition

Easy Chilled Gazpacho

By Paul

Gazpacho is a cold tomato-based soup that originated in Spain. What better time to enjoy a chilled bowl of gazpacho than on a hot summer day? Use fresh ingredients for the best possible taste. Servings: 6 Here's what you need: 3 cups tomato juice 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 large tomatoes, quartered 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into... »

Nature’s Perfect Thirst-Quencher

By Paul

The best drink for both weight loss and health is...water. Here are 4 great reasons to fill your glass to the brim with crystal clear water: Staying hydrated enhances weight loss. Drinking water prevents dehydration. Filling your stomach with water before meals prevents overeating. Quenching your thirst with water hydrates your skin, giving it a more youthful... »

Drink This, Not That

By Paul

Changing what you drink just may be the magic weight loss bullet you've been looking for. David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding sure think so. But then they did write the book on it: Drink This Not That. They've even gone so far as to claim that you could lose up to 32 pounds in a year just by... »

Eat These Foods for Fat Loss this Summer

By Paul

A while back I wrote about the foods you need to keep in your kitchen is you want to lose weight. I was amazed at all the comments I received about it, both on line and in person. Some of you recommended some great foods that I did not mention in that article. There were too many to mention in a single post.... »

Greek Salad (with Chicken)

By Paul

I love chicken and salads and I am always looking for recipes to add variety to my diet. I like to keep thing exciting. So I found this recipe for a Greek salad and decided to add some chicken to it for some extra protein. Servings: 2 Here's what you need... 2 large chicken breasts (about 8 oz each)(optional) 3 medium tomatoes 2 bell ... »

Fire-Roasted Chile Fat Loss Omelet

By Paul

Here's a recipe to spice up your breakfast. Egg whites, fire-roasted green Chile and diced tomatoes create a tasty omelet that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. Serve with a side of salsa and sliced avocado. Servings: 2 Here's what you need... 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 small tomatoes, finely chopped 2 (4oz) cans of fire-roasted, diced green chiles 12... »

How to Get Rid of those Last Couple Pounds this Summer

By Paul

So you have made the commitment to a body transforming fitness program. You read (and follow the advice in) every Train To Sweatt blog post. You are eating healthy and have made quite a bit of progress. But, oh no, summer is now here and there are still those last couple of pounds that you JUST HAVE to lose before you can... »

Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter

By Paul

Serving: 6 Here's what you will need... 6 (6-oz) pieces center-cut salmon fillet (about 1 inch thick) with skin 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lime zest 6 tablespoons lime butter sauce (recipe here) Preparation: Prepare grill* for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas). Season salmon all over with salt and pepper Grill, flesh sides down, on lightly oiled grill rack (covered... »

Sweet & Tangy “Skinny” Salmon

By Paul

It's barbecue season, and what better to throw on the grill than a tender fillet of salmon? Salmon is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins. In addition to the health benefits, this salmon recipe packs a sweet and tangy flavor that is sure to please. Servings: 2 Here's what you need: 1 fillet of fresh Salmon 1 cup Lite... »

9 Flat Stomach Foods You MUST Have in Your Kitchen

By Paul

OK, you know you have to eat right if you want to lose weight. Right? Remember, "you can't out train a bad diet". What was that? You workout so you can eat what you want. I going to take a shot in the dark and guess that you don't look the way you would like. Am I right? Even if your goal isn't to be... »