Cut Calories

Yvonne McCoy on April 5th, 2011

One of my favorites meals is Dannon yogurt with fruit on the bottom. I know there are better choices but hey, I like it. The other day they didn’t have so I decided to try Greek yougurt. Here is the breakdown: Brand                   Calories            Protein              Fat         [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on March 31st, 2011

Last week on my birthday, I announced that I was going to lose 50lbs by my next birthday. You can hear the whole announcement and tips to start at www.blogtalkradio.com/imready4me, I AM ECStatic, March 25th. Now I said it. That means I have take a hard look at everything I am doing. I am planning [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on January 11th, 2010

Fast food I spent Saturday riding around with my family looking for houses to buy. Needless to say, I didn’t plan my food very well. So we ended up at a fast food chain for a pit stop and lunch. I haven’t been in one for a long time.  The first item I saw on [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on December 2nd, 2009

A Penny Saved I’ve been noticing pennies in the street. I’ve been watching one in particular for almost a week. It got me thinking because my father took his counting change jar to the bank and had $103 dollars unexpectedly saved. The Penny Lady It also made me think of a woman who attended my [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on November 10th, 2009

Or Both Generally speaking, I say go for quality every time. But sometimes you need quantity to feel satisfied! How can you do accomplish both? •    Find the highest quality at the lowest price.  Shop at wholesale discount stores for the expensive items. •    Add lots of low calorie extras like high fiber foods, liquids [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on November 7th, 2009

20 Minutes Did you know that it takes your stomach 20 minutes to tell you mind that you are full? This is not such a great system if you are trying to cut calories. Many times you have eaten the correct portion, but are still be hungry because your brain has not received the message. [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on October 26th, 2009

Drink it straight Most of the time we think of just drinking water straight, as it’s best use for health. It’s true we need it to have our bodies run effectively. It also fills you up.  Many times we are actually thirsty, not hunger. So by all means, drink as much water as you can. [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on October 14th, 2009

It’s important for success! If you could lose weight without planning your meals, we would all be thin!  Planning helps you meet your health goals. It helps you know what and how much you are eating.  You know I believe you have to design any system for ease and not force it. Otherwise, you will [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on October 13th, 2009

Yes, I had to have it! I had a taste for a bagel with lox’s and cream cheese.  I have avoided buying them at BJ’s because you have to buy so much. So I treated myself to 2 bagels with the fixing’s at the grocery store. Besides I hadn’t had one for several months. So [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on September 25th, 2009

14-Day Super Highway Plan Day 13 Day 13 of 14 Day Plan Scored a 5 What is the best way to lose weight? Did you ever ask yourself what is the best way to lose weight? Should I: A Cut calories or B. Exercise more? An eye opening moment Years ago, I went to see [...]

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