Today I have an incredible gift for you. It’s an information packed report from my friend Tom Venuto called “Mission Abdominals”. In this report you will discover the truth about cellulite, fat burners, hormones, fad diets, and much more.

Mission Abdominals contains some ‘Top Secrets’ for sculpting sexy six pack abs, but one of the greatest benefits from reading this report is that it will save you money by arming you with valuable insider secrets so you never get ripped off by all crazy diet scams that plague the fat loss industry.

Are cellulite creams, rubs, and treatments really necessary? Are there any fat burners that actually work? What are some warning signs that will help you distinguish between a diet book that contains benefits and one that is nothing but a fad or scam?

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I know that saying “everyone should follow Tom Venuto“, is a pretty bold statement to make. After all, not everyone may want to follow Tom’s nutrition strategies and not everyone will want to workout like him. Even if this is the case, I guarantee that there are countless fat loss lessons that you can learn from him, especially in the area of mindset and long term motivation.

If you haven’t listened to the amazing 18 minute interview that I did with Tom covering the topic of overcoming limiting beliefs, I recommend that you drop everything and pop it into your mp3 player now. You can download it by visiting Fat Loss Belief System with Tom Venuto and look for the audio player at the bottom of the page.

That is seriously one of the most powerful interviews that I’ve ever conducted, especially considering that it was only 18 minutes long. It’s all content with action steps that you can easily implement.

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When it comes to healthy snacks Angie and I absolutely love a variety of home made dips. Today I’m going to share an avocado dip recipe that we experimented with last night and really enjoyed. Check it out…

Healthy Eating Tastes Great!

Here are the ingredients in this recipe and a note about what we will do next time we make it…

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When I was watching television yesterday I saw a commercial about the Taco Bell Drive Thru Diet and I was initially shocked. Taco Bell and diet don’t usually go hand in hand. It was kind of an oxymoron to me.

I’m not sure how new this menu is to Taco Bell as I haven’t eaten there in a long time and I don’t watch television enough to be aware of their marketing campaigns, so this may not be new news to you, but I thought it would make for a lively discussion.

As I mentioned, I was initially shocked, but then I thought of the other fast food chains that have been doing this for years. McDonald’s has their healthy menu and Subway has Jared and their healthy menu, so why can’t Taco Bell do the same thing now with Christine and the Fresco Menu?

Here’s a quick video to give you a peak at the Taco Bell Drive Through Menu…

Highlights from the video:

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Today I have a wonderful guest post to share with you from my friend Grace Onyango of “Healthy Snippets“. In her post Grace shares some great tips on how to add some spice to your foods and your day. I love spices and certainly appreciate Grace’s suggestions. I hope that you do too. Enjoy her guest post…

Spices have been used for centuries to add flavor and zest to food. In a way they give variety to the everyday. They provide health benefits too. The unique thing with spices that make them so valuable is the fact that you only need a small amount. Too much and it spoils the taste.

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Hey there everyone. There seems to be so much confusion regarding the consumption of eggs and cholesterol in the body. My husband, Scott and I just LOVE to eat eggs. I have at least one or two whole eggs a day. Scott has much more than that! So are we jeopardizing our health over our love of eggs!?

I’ve done some research on my own and this is what I’ve found:

What is Cholesterol Anyway??

Cholesterol is a complex fatty substance found in every living cell. We cannot live without it. It provides the building blocks from which the body makes its own supply of sex and adrenal hormones. Cholesterol can also be converted to vitamin D in our body and used for the calcification of bones and teeth.

Our body is capable of making its own supply of cholesterol. In fact, most of the cholesterol found in our body is made there; only part of it comes from the food we eat. The liver and intestines are the primary sites where it is manufactured. Overproduction of cholesterol may be the most important factor contributing to arteriosclerosis, a form of hardening of the arteries.

Numerous dietary studies have been undertaken to determine the effect of cholesterol intake on the level in the body:

Basically, the studies reveal that

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If you are like me and want a healthy and quick meal idea, this one is for you! Especially on a cold, windy day this soup will warm up your bones AND give you a lot of ENERGY to get your workout in! Enjoy!

Beef Barley Soup

I hope that you enjoy this meal as much as our family does! There are also MANY HEALTH BENEFITS associated with BARLEY, here are just a few:

1. alleviate diabetes
2. aids to lower cholesterol
3. improved blood sugar levels
4. high in fiber
5. appetite suppressant
6. protect against colon cancer

Have a healthy and hearty day!

Angie Tousignant

ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

Stuffed Green Peppers are full of so many nutrients. They are an excellent, healthy meal packed with fiber. This meal does NOT need to take up much of your time… simply prepare the rice ahead of time, add a few more ingredients, stuff the peppers, and put them into your crockpot to simmer all day. Voila! A nutritious meal in NO TIME!

What I love about this meal is you are getting lots of vegetables and protein. I used black beans for protein, however you can add lean ground beef.

I hope that you enjoy the video and give this meal a try!

Cheers to health,

Angie Tousignant
ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

The holidays are fast approaching and with that so are the days of being out of the house for hours upon hours as you shop for that perfect gift.

Most of those times, you will have to take the kids with you and that is not always a pleasant event. They get tired, bored and start bickering and it can drive you crazy.

Some of the things you can do while on your shopping trip are…

• Make sure to bring along hand held games they can play.

• Keep quick snacks like raisins, grapes, carrots, or nuts. Avoid junk food and sugary treats because that will only escalate the problem.

• Pack a quick healthy lunch and opt out on the fast food. Instead stop at park if it is warm enough or an indoor botanical garden where you can take a breather for a while and enjoy your kids.

• Let your kids shop with you. Instead of just taking them, let them participate in the shopping experience by allowing them to help choose gifts, check off the food on the grocery list as it enters the basket, or let them handle paying the cashier.

Taking the kids along shopping may not be the ideal thing to do; but often necessary so be sure to be prepared.

To help you with some quick lunch ideas, I have a few recipes

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With the current state of the economy you may find it difficult to eat healthy foods while on a budget.  However, let’s not use the economy as an excuse. There are ways to still eat healthy on a budget and below I share some tips.

Drink Water or Milk Instead of Soft Drinks

You don’t have to cut out soft drinks entirely, just limit to sporting events or when out to dinner.  Be sure to purchase the smaller size to save money, but in all honesty soft drinks are loaded with chemicals and sugars that our body does not need.  Children and even adults need milk or milk products on a daily basis.  Milk will also help you get strong and provides calcium for healthy bones and healthy teeth.

Purchase Fruits in Quantity

When they are in season, buy fruits in quantity and freeze any extras.  You can buy several pounds this way, and freeze extras to have them when the fruit goes out of season.  Wash the fruit well, remove any spoiled pieces, dry thoroughly, then freeze in plastic zipper bags.

Purchase Meats and Beans

The best sources of protein are meats and beans.  Although lean meat is

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