http://ownyourbody.buddyslim.com Diet, weight loss, fitness blog from BuddysSlim.com Tue, 12 May 2009 04:09:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en .....I was getting ready to get into my car and go grab a burger and some fries from this land mark Burger joint here in Seattle called "Dick's."  Trust me, the fries are the best ever.  Great old fashioned shakes.  Everything is good there.  But......I was on this site, and I saw some pretty motivational ... http://ownyourbody.buddyslim.com/2009/05/12/i-almost-stubmled-tonight/ If you're skeptical like me, you're probably leary of any information that promises reduction of fat on any specific body part.  However, after reading information on how certain foods promote flatter abs, AND I experienced some results personally, I thought I'd share.  1. Almonds. 2. Eggs. 3. Soy. 4. Apples. 5. Berries. 6. Leafy ... http://ownyourbody.buddyslim.com/2009/05/11/best-foods-for-flat-abs/ I used to lack self control also.  I used to give in to my cravings, and not put up much of a fight.  The day would start out beautifully.  I'd be following my diet all day long and things would be going fantastic.  Then, in the evening I'd deviate from the plan.  ... http://ownyourbody.buddyslim.com/2009/05/11/response-to-self-control/ The answer.......it varies from person to person.  Ask yourself, have I reached my weight loss goal, and simply want to maintain my weight?  Or, do I want to keep slimming down?  Factors such as height, weight, age and level of activity all play a roll in determining how many calories a person should consume.  Fortunately, there ... http://ownyourbody.buddyslim.com/2009/05/11/how-many-calories-should-i-eat-in-a-day/ I want to talk about the Calorie threshold.  It's a fairly easy concept to grasp, but critical to sustained weight management. The Calorie Threshold is the amount of food or calories you can consume in a day, and maintain your current weight.  Even if you don't know your personal calorie threshold, you ... http://ownyourbody.buddyslim.com/2009/05/10/the-calorie-threshold/ As you prepare to start your diet, I want to first offer my support, and second, help you prepare, as I want you to reach your weight loss goals, whether they are modest or significant.  No matter what type of diet you decide to utilize, understand that if followed correctly,  most ... http://ownyourbody.buddyslim.com/2009/05/10/before-you-begin-your-diet/