http://www.figurefoodie.com Eating clean CAN and SHOULD taste good! Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:03:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=9991 en hourly 1 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/refocusing-and-regrouping/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/refocusing-and-regrouping/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:31:04 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=1015 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/refocusing-and-regrouping/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/are-you-going-to-finish-strong/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/are-you-going-to-finish-strong/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:08:03 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=1011 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/are-you-going-to-finish-strong/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/consumers-still-value-health-even-in-down-turning-economy/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/consumers-still-value-health-even-in-down-turning-economy/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:44:12 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=1004 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/consumers-still-value-health-even-in-down-turning-economy/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/figurefoodie-on-twitter/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/figurefoodie-on-twitter/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:20:43 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=998 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/figurefoodie-on-twitter/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/competition-humor-top-10-ways-for-a-figure-athlete-to-die/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/competition-humor-top-10-ways-for-a-figure-athlete-to-die/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:38:23 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=986 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/03/competition-humor-top-10-ways-for-a-figure-athlete-to-die/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/transform-your-body-part-iii-%e2%80%93-changing-eating-habits/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/transform-your-body-part-iii-%e2%80%93-changing-eating-habits/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:40:54 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=963
This final post in the Transform Your Body series focuses on how to change your eating habits.]]> http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/transform-your-body-part-iii-%e2%80%93-changing-eating-habits/feed/ 1 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/fast-food-it-may-be-fast-but-it-isn%e2%80%99t-food/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/fast-food-it-may-be-fast-but-it-isn%e2%80%99t-food/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:55:35 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=951
On this segment from diet.com, compare the appearance of a 3 month old slice of potato and some McDonald’s french fries that are 4 years old. The potato is wrinkled, dry, and pathetic looking while the french fries still appear like they were served up half an hour ago.

Originally served in a Happy Meal, the four year old hamburger has no visible signs of rot or mold. No preservatives have been added; it has been wrapped in its original paper and stored in a lunch box. Yet, it still looks much like it did four years ago.]]> http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/fast-food-it-may-be-fast-but-it-isn%e2%80%99t-food/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/crush-your-chocolate-cravings-the-healthy-way/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/crush-your-chocolate-cravings-the-healthy-way/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:57:59 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=895 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/crush-your-chocolate-cravings-the-healthy-way/feed/ 1 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/transform-your-body-part-ii-action-steps/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/transform-your-body-part-ii-action-steps/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:18:55 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=870 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/transform-your-body-part-ii-action-steps/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/transform-your-body-part-i/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/transform-your-body-part-i/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:43:47 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=828 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/transform-your-body-part-i/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/bodybuildingcom-rocks/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/bodybuildingcom-rocks/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:24:29 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=817 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/bodybuildingcom-rocks/feed/ 2 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/the-missing-component-of-an-effective-workout/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/the-missing-component-of-an-effective-workout/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:41:22 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=791 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/the-missing-component-of-an-effective-workout/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/pistachios-almonds-and-walnuts%e2%80%94oh-my/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/pistachios-almonds-and-walnuts%e2%80%94oh-my/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:51:54 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=778 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/02/pistachios-almonds-and-walnuts%e2%80%94oh-my/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/water-water-everywhere-lots-of-drops-to-drink/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/water-water-everywhere-lots-of-drops-to-drink/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:44:41 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=726 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/water-water-everywhere-lots-of-drops-to-drink/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/eat-no-evil-shopping-list/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/eat-no-evil-shopping-list/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:27:30 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=705 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/eat-no-evil-shopping-list/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/training-on-the-fine-line-of-intensity-and-insanity/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/training-on-the-fine-line-of-intensity-and-insanity/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:49:05 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=685 Training is hard; sitting on the bench is harder. As a competitive athlete, there is nothing like an injury to make you stop whining and realize how much you do really DO want to be training. After an injury my mind started turning over why I put myself through this...]]> http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/training-on-the-fine-line-of-intensity-and-insanity/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/go-flat-out-for-pizza/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/go-flat-out-for-pizza/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:59:01 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=642
Here in the fast-food nation that is America, pizzas are made with high-gluten flour, and are topped with low-water content tomato sauce complete with added sugar and salt, and the toppings typically include a lot high-fat cheese and meats. As many Americanized pizzas are very high in salt and fat, concerns have been raised about the negative effect on people's health. Some pizza chains have recently been criticized for creating pizzas with twice the daily recommended amount of sodium for an adult.

Here's a clean eating idea for pizza that gives you a tasty, crispy, thin-crust pizza without all that salt, fat, and sugar. ]]> http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/go-flat-out-for-pizza/feed/ 1 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/who-wants-to-be-normal-anyway/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/who-wants-to-be-normal-anyway/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:34:09 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=611 My daughter keeps saying I'm weird. (A recent poll showed that ten out of ten eight year olds do know everything. Of course, it was eight year olds that were polled.) I keep telling her there is no such thing as normal; everyone has their quirks. But no, she insists I'm weird. Compared to the other moms she knows, I guess I am.

I'm into working out and eating clean. I compete in Figure and love doing it. So...I'm not into decorating the house, finding that right fabric or piece of furniture, etc.

Here are some things that have actually happened to me as part of my clean eating lifestyle. Can you identify with them?]]> http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/who-wants-to-be-normal-anyway/feed/ 2 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/seriously-sinful-strawberry-ice-dream/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/seriously-sinful-strawberry-ice-dream/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:33:53 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=584 If you try only one recipe on FigureFoodie.com, make it this recipe for Seriously Sinful (yet guilt-free, of course) Strawberry Ice Dream!

The serving size of low-calorie ice cream and sorbet are typically small and also contain artificial ingredients and refined sugars. This make-at-home recipe is made from real fruit and contains only 1 gram of fat and no artificial ingredients or preservatives. It lives up to the "dream" part in its name by packing 20g(!) of protein and 3g of fiber! The best part is you can have it ready to eat in about 10 minutes.

At a Glance Info
Time to Prepare: About 10 minutes, start to finish
Nutritional Info: For ¾ cup serving - 133 calories, 1g fat, 12g carbohydrates - 3g fiber, 20g protein, 124mg sodium
Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium
Additional Info: High in protein – 20g per serving; requires the use of a large food processor or blender]]> http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/seriously-sinful-strawberry-ice-dream/feed/ 0 http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/make-this-your-year-to-get-in-shape/ http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/make-this-your-year-to-get-in-shape/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:34:18 +0000 figurefoodie http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=560 This time of year, so many people make vows to lose weight and eat better. These vows are genuine, made in earnest and often out of desperation, so why do so many never get there?

As long as you are living, you may as well feel good, look great, and wring every bit of joy out of life. You can only do that if you are physically fit. And there is only one real way to get there: old school Diet and Exercise. Period.]]> http://www.figurefoodie.com/2009/01/make-this-your-year-to-get-in-shape/feed/ 2