Spinach Berry Salad..one of my personal favorites!!!

Ingredients

1/3 c almonds, slivered 4 c baby spinach 3/4 c strawberries, quartered 1 T balsamic vinegar 1 t Dijon mustard 1 t honey 3 T extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place the almonds in a dry skillet or saute pan. Cook over low heat, shaking the pan the entire time until the almonds are toasting. Almonds are done when you start to smell a "nutty" scent.
Remove almonds from the pan to cool. (Do not cool in the skillet because they will burn from the heat that remains in the pan.) Wash and dry the spinach.

Prepare the dressing by placing the vinegar, mustard, and honey in a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until all is incorporated. Place spinach in a large bowl. Add strawberries, almonds, and dressing. Toss to coat. If desired, season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

 

Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 162.5
• Total Fat: 15.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 49.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 6.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
• Protein: 2.7 g

Success...

Success, Success is in the air, two patients this morning...one had a weight loss of 6.8lbs and the other had a 3lb weight loss for the week.  Woohoo!!! Keep up the great work girls!!

"Slim Down" Contest!!

Du'Poids MD Weight Loss is conducting a "Slim Down" Contest.  Call 678-519-5997 for more information.

Continued weight loss.......

Have another success story to share.  One of our patients has lost  a total of 10lbs.  Woohoo!!  She is continuing to eat her usual food; she just changed her portion sizes.  She also increased her activity level by exercising more.  Kudos to her!!!  Before and after pics will be posted in the future.......stay tuned!!

Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients

1 pound 93% ground beef 6 oz can tomato paste 2 cups warm water 1 cup shredded 2% cheese 1 tsp salt 1 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp garlic powder dash each oregano, black pepper, coriander 10 soft corn tortillas

Directions

Brown hamburger. Add seasonings to warm water, combine. Add tomato paste. Mix well.
Warm up tortillas.
Pour 1/2 of tomato mixture into the skillet with the hamburger. Add half of cheese. Stir to mix up the meat, tomato sauce and cheese. Scoop a large spoonful of the mixture onto each tortilla. Rollup the tortilla, enclosing the filling and place it seam side down in 13x9 pan. Pour remaining tomato mixture over tortillas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

 

 

 

Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 176.9

• Total Fat: 6.1 g
• Cholesterol: 34.0 mg
• Sodium: 502.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
• Protein: 14.7 g

Surprise Surprise

On Tuesday of this week one of my co-workers, who is on the weight loss program lost 5 lbs this past week.  She couldn't believe it......She said, "Really, I don't believe it".  She couldn't believe that she has lost weight with only making minor changes to her meal plan and increasing her exercise.  You too can do just as she did. 

Smiles and Sucess

Today a client came in today and lost 4lbs for the week.  Wow!!  This small success was very encouraging to her and gave her additional motivation.  She followed the doctors and instructions and she logged in her foods on her food diary.....and today, I saw her smile for the first time.

Letting go the FAT!!

I know you have probably heard that you should eat small meals throughout the day to help with weight loss.  Most of the time when trying to lose weight people stop eating or reduce their calorie count below what is recommended...I'm here to tell you that is not the right thing to do.  Eating small meals throughout the day helps to keep your metabolism steady throughout the day.  When you skip meals or don't eat, it sends signals to your body that you might be in a time of famine...so as a defense mechanism, your body holds on to those fat stores and when you do eat, add to them.  But when you eat those small meals throughout the day, this lets your body know, more food will come and it can let go some of what is stored.

Feeling GREAT!!

Whenever I do cardio exercise, I get this euphoric feeling.  I'm hoping that most people feel this way afterwards too.  When you exercise you release endorphins.  Endorphins are "feel" good neurotransmitters that are released when you exercise.  so if you are feeling a little stressed or need a pick me, go for a brisk walk or jog!

I'm skinny....I don't need to exercise!

Exercise is not just for people that need to lose weight, exercise is for everyone.  Exercise can help you improve your overall health.  It keeps the heart healthy and your body strong. So if you're "skinny", exercise is beneficial to you too!!

Fiber is your Friend!!

When people think of eating fiber they think of eating tasteless food or chewing on something that seems it will never break down....Well, I'm here to tell you Fiber is your Friend.  Fiber can be found it fruit and vegetables, all of which can be tasty and naturally sweet.  Fiber helps aid in the digestion process and helps to reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.  Fiber is  a key player in helping to reduce cholesterol...

Think about it, food that is naturally packed with Fiber has no fat or cholesterol!! So pick up a Few Fiber rich foods today and ENJOY!!

Today is the day!!

Today is a GREAT day to start watching your calories and increasing exercise.  It doesn't take much..grilling instead of frying, a walk during your lunch break, or simply stretching.  Start today!

Eat what you want.......

Losing weight is a challenge within itself but when you do decide to go on a "diet", that can be a challenge.  Especially if its a "specialty" diet that requires you to eat all sorts of food that you've never tried or expensive frozen meals.  I'm here to tell you that you don't need a "special" diet to lose weight.  It can be done with increase activity and making small changes to your meal plan.  I believe in meal plans, not "diets". 

Exercise hanger

OK people....if you have exercise equipment at home that you are using as a clothes hanger...it's time to fold those clothes and use it for its intended purpose.  I'm quite sure when you bought the machine you told yourself you'd use it everyday, but that didn't happen.  But, let's take it out and start with 10 minutes every other day and work your way up.  Remember little steps equal big changes in the end.  Start today!

Spring has Sprung

Spring is here and its a great time to start getting outside and exercising. (unless the pollen is to much for you). I like to walk and take in the scenery... the flowers blooming, trees getting their buds and shedding the last remains of winter.  There's nothing like good ole' mother nature.....she is always putting on a show!  So get the family together...visit a park...enjoy a nature trail....or just walk around your neighborhood.  Remember 1 minute of exercise is better than no exercise at all.  Enjoy this day!

The MedGem

The MedGem is used on the popular television show the Biggest Loser.  This equipment can assist you achieve optimal weight loss!! 

Tanita Body Composition analyzer

This piece of equipment will track your weight loss at each weigh in....

Wait in comfort...

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Du'Poids Weight Loss Center

4910 Jonesboro Rd Suite 106

Union City Ga 30291

678-519-5997

Positive People....

When you are on your way to weight loss its a must that you keep positive people around you.  This postive enegry will help you in your journey...."You can do it"....."You are losing weight"...."Girl you're looking good".  Negative enegry will give you doubts..."I can't do this"...."This is to hard"...

Never forget where you're coming from and enjoy the journey to where you're going.  I'm here to tell you YOU CAN DO IT!!

Your will and want....

When trying to lose weight your will has to be greater than your want.  You can want to lose weight but if you don't have the will power to stick to your meal plan and exercise, your effort will not bring the results you are looking for.  Losing weight and keeping it off requires that you make a lifestyle change, you can make those changes one step at a time. Remember little steps equal big changes in the end!

Nigerian Meal Plans...........

Du'Poids Weight Loss Center is now offering meal plans specifically made for Nigerian foods.  At Du'Poids we see a myriad of people from different cultures.  I was having a problem helping Nigerians with their meal plan, so I did some research and developed a meal plan that will help Nigerians eat the foods that they love but put it in portions that will help them to lose weight.  Researching the recipes has also made it possible for me to help them make alterations to their traditional dishes....using less oil....adding more vegetables...

It is now my goal to do the same for all cultures....losing weight shouldn't be about omitting the foods that you've loved all your life....