How has Thin&Healthy helped change your life?

We all want to lose weight and find balance in our lives for different reasons. When Kim told me how she felt before starting Thin&Healthy, I almost cried. We exist to teach our members balance and overall health in their lives. We can't do the work for our members - but Kim is proof the program works. She has been a model in staying positive and motivated to make important changes to bring about the changes she wants.

Kim - you are a true inspiration to us. You are doing great! Keep it up! You'll reach your goal before you know it!
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No Time To Exercise?

Many of us are so busy on a daily basis that we can't seem to find the time for routine workout sessions. Don't sweat it! Focus on getting the most out of your time with these tips:

Shorter spurts of exercise spaced throughout the day can offer as much benefit as one longer workout. Squeeze in a few 10-minute walks on your breaks.

The hours after work and before bedtime tend to get hectic. Start by getting up 30 minutes earlier two days a week to exercise. Once you've adjusted, try adding an extra day.

Triumphantly claim the back row of the parking lot as your own, or park a few blocks away, and walk quickly to your destination.

Your weekly Saturday matinee with the kids or your best friend could be reborn as your weekly Saturday bike ride, rock-climbing lesson or trip to the pool.

Let's face it. We have to make some changes in order to get fit. It's not always easy, but take a look at your schedule and you're bound to find some extra minutes for exercise.

Turkey Goulash

Turkey Goulash

2 pounds ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 packet T&H cream of mushroom soup supplement
¾ cups water
1 large potato, diced
2 cups fat-free mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup mushrooms, sliced

Cook potatoes in water for about 20 minutes or until tender, drain. Brown turkey, add onions and cook until tender; drain. Prepare cream of mushroom supplement as directed on packet, add to turkey mixture; mix well. Add cheese and heat for 5 minutes.

Serves: 10 Fat grams: 7.7
Phase: 3, 4 Protein: 25.1

You may substitute cream of mushroom soup in place of T&H supplement, although best results are achieved using supplements.

This recipe can be found in our Thin&Healthy Forever Cookbook. Pick up your copy from your local Thin&Healthy Center.

Avoid Metabolism Slow Down

Is it true that if I skip meals and really restrict my food intake I will slow my metabolism down?

Yep, It's true - which is why starvation diets don't work!

Anytime a person drops below 1200 calories a day the body shows signs of a slower basal metabolism according to Steven Aldana, Ph.D., professor of lifestyle medicine in Brigham Young University's Department of Exercise Sciences in Provo, Utah

As soon as you cut calories significantly, your not the same person metabolically. The best plan for weight loss is one that incorporates real foods, doesn't cut out any particular food groups and is something you can follow as a lifestyle-not a quick fix

St Patricks Day Cake

St. Patty's Day Cake

1 package white cake mix
1 package fat-free, sugar-free pistachio instant pudding mix
3 whole eggs or 6 egg whites
1 cup club soda
1 cup applesauce
½ cup chopped nuts

Blend all ingredients in mixing bowl. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Bake in 10-inch bundt pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray for approximately 50 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Serves: 22 Fat grams: 3.8
Phase: 3, 4 Protein: 3.3

This recipe can be found in our Thin&Healthy Forever Cookbook. Pick up your copy from your local Thin&Healthy Center

Shrimply Delicious

Keeping a bag or two of shrimp in your freezer is always a great idea. You can add them to stir-fries, pastas or just serve them with a cocktail sauce as a snack or appetizer. At only 84 calories per three-ounce serving, shrimp has about a third the calories of chicken and about half that of sirloin.

Ditch the Distractions

Two out of three Americans multitask while they eat at least some of the time, according to a recent study by the American Dietetic Association (ADA); usually they're watching TV.

But diverting your attention is a surefire way to overeat, according to a study by University of Illinois marketing professor Brian Wansink. His research found that moviegoers ate up to 61% more popcorn when the container size was increased, even when they didn't like the taste of the popcorn.

Bottom line? Avoid consuming anything while you watch television, surf the Web, read the paper or chat on the phone.