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Low-Fat Cooking & Baking Tips & Delicious Low-Fat Recipes I love to bake and cook for my family; however, I don’t love high fats and sugar in the meals and deserts I make for my family. You too can love cooking without all the extra calories. I can make any recipe healthier with less fat and sugar without compromising taste. My simple changes add nutrition, have fewer calories, have more fiber & are just as delicious as a standard recipe.  Below are low-fat cooking & baking tips along with delicious low-fat recipes that are full of flavor, fiber and nutrition.

FAT LOSS TIP Living a fit lifestyle doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite treats every now and again, it's a part of carb cycling when eating a clean diet. Did you know that your body actually needs a break from eating clean at least once every week or so. As fitness enthusiasts like refer to it as a 'cheat' meal or 'cheating'. Prolonged dieting drops the body's leptin levels. Leptin is a hormone that helps your metabolism burn efficiently, so having in increase in carbohydrates and calories really does do the body good. Having a cheat meal or even a day of eating freely once every week or so will surprise your body which will aid in raising stagnating leptin levels, this metabolic boost will help you to burn more fat. Sundays are my days off from all training and eating a clean diet. It's a day worship and lots of R&R with my family and it's also my free eating day. I eat more carbs than usual on Sundays to restore my gl...

  Get Motivated to  Get in Shape Few people know that I've struggled with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for over 20 years which was caused from having Epstein Barr and before that Rheumatic Fever when I was young. And even though I don't always feel the best I do my best to stay positive and to keep my body going strong.  I’m often asked how I stay motivated after all these years... I have been a fitness enthusiast for nearly 25 years. For me staying motivated takes mind strength. When I'm feeling healthy each day I dig down deep and tap into my inner-strength as I recommit to being dedicated to working towards my fitness goals.  I visualize how I want to be as though I've already achieved it, I use all five senses when visualizing, it feels so real that when I'm finished meditating I feel like I bounced back into reality from another realm. I also stay optimistic and congratulate myself when I see progress in the mirror.  ...

How to Achieve Your Goals  The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication. – Cecil B. DeMille Those that know me know that I live my life with passion to serve others and assist them in creating and manifesting the life and body of their dreams. It's highly rewarding to see my client's transform their lives in remarkable ways. To truly transform your life you must begin with having powerful, positive thoughts, conviction and beliefs that what you want can  come true. By using the power of your mind you can literally transform your way of life to that which you think about most. Rather than focus on what's missing in your life give your attention to what you already enjoy each day. Appreciate all the blessings in your life and give thanks in advance for that which you want to come to fruition. 

16 BEST SUPERFOODS TO LOSE WEIGHT Superfoods are called super for a reason, they’re full of nutrition, fiber, minerals and vitamins which keeps you going strong and keeps you lean. Foods that are nutritional powerhouses earn their "superfood" title because of their amazing health benefits that keep the body running strong, aids in preventing cancer in addition to super-charging your metabolism.  Superfoods help build muscle, keeps bones strong, improve immune system, aids in eyesight, improve skin tone, hair and nails and prevent chronic diseases. They also aid in living a vibrant more youthful way of life. Not only does do superfoods help you feel better but the wonder foods help you lose weight and maintain a leaner, healthier physique as well. 

How to Get Out of a Funk to Get Motivated Getting in shape takes desire for change, belief in yourself, motivation to get started, and determination to reach your goals, it takes perseverance and a positive mental attitude to achieve success.   I’m often asked how I stay motivated after all these years... I have been a fitness enthusiast for nearly 25 years.  Staying motivated takes fortitude and dedication to working towards my goals every day.  I visualize how I want to be as though I've already achieved it.   I stay optimistic and see the good in everyone & everything that I do.  I love myself unconditionally and give to others daily, this enables me to balance my body, mind & spirit daily, which keeps me on track and in line with that which I desire to accomplish in all areas of my life.

FITNESS MOTIVATIONAL THOUGHT OF THE DAY YOU CAN DO IT!!! Attaining the body of your dreams can, in fact, be a reality. Don't give up before you give yourself a real chance to get started. Losing weight and body transformation takes time, perseverance and fortitude.   Don’t focus on how much you want to “lose”, your subconscious doesn't like deprivation. Instead, focus on feeling “lighter” each new day. Let your body do what it does best and it will begin to burn fat rather than storing it. Take   it a day at a time, a pound a time.   Love the skin you're in. Your body is your greatest gift from above; treat it as though it were your best friend. Love it, care for it and think positively about how miraculous it is and all it does for you each new day.   Today's a new day, a new beginning of you! Relish in the joy of life by exercising and moving more today. Eat foods that God made just for us to live a vibrant, healthy life which are rich in nutrition...

RAVEN'S CLOSET TALK SHOW   RECORDING WITH GUEST CAROL WHITAKER "New Year, New You: Lifestyle Wellness" http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/swf/lastEpisodePlayer.swf?fileUrl=http%3A%2F%2Frecordings.talkshoe.com%2FTC-114208%2FTS-698993.mp3  

Happy Monday! I hope you’re off to an excellent start to your day! Unlike many people, I love Mondays! It’s a fresh start to a new beginning to recommit to my fitness goals and dreams. I love my fitness LivFit Lifestyle journey that never ends... It's an awesome way to live!   If you're tired of feeling out of control with your life and eating habits then start today commit to leaving your past behind by embracing an awesome fit future!  Each day this week make it your top priority to exercise for at least 30 to 45 minutes on an empty stomach, doing so will force your body to use your body’s fat stores for energy. 

RAVEN'S CLOSET TALK SHOW PROUDLY PRESENTS  "New Year, New You: Lifestyle Wellness" With Special Guest, Carol Whitaker "Would You Like To Learn How To Live The Life Of Your Dreams? - How About Learn To Lose Weight Without A lot Of Effort? - Do You Want To Truly Connect & Be The Real You?" - - Join Us Thursday January 24th With Our Special Guest Speaker Carol Whitaker, Author/Lifestyle Wellness Coach Join me as I speak on Sonya's awesome show, Raven's Closet tonight at 5 pm MST & 7 pm EST. 

HOW TO LOSE BELLY FAT FAST If weight loss and body sculpting is your main fitness goal, cardiovascular training is essential to accomplish your fitness dreams. During the cold winter months is natural for the body to store belly fat to protect your vital organs. If you're ready to lose that extra padding that's covering your beloved six pack abs then you've come to the right place.  You can lose belly fat faster by doing what I'm about to teach you. Doing cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach will burn your fat stores for energy since your glucose in the blood (blood sugar level) is extremely low from fasting during sleeping hours, so your body will turn to its own stored energy to fuel your muscles during tough workouts.    

AVOCADO THE AWESOME  SUPERFRUIT One of the most powerful superfruits is the awesome avocado. It’s not only delicious on sandwiches and in salads but it is loaded with powerful nutrients which support the body enabling it to be healthier, more youthful, vibrant and energized. Most people today do not get enough good fats in their diet. Eating fat has brought about visions of weight gain throughout the years due to the “fat-free” diet craze in the 1990's. The problem with having a diet stripped of healthy fats is good cholesterol is compromised and the brain is prone to emotional illness due to the lack of proper and much needed healthy fats that is required for a highly functioning brain.

BEST AMINO ACIDS SUPPLEMENTS  to Sculpt the Body of Your Dreams If you want to transform your physique then you need to feed your body the building blocks it requires to become the hard body you're striving for. One of the most important aspects of living a LivFit Lifestyle is proper nutrition.  You can work ou t each day and have little results if you're not feeding your body what it requires to build and maintain muscles mass. If you're ready to get it the  best shape  of your life then you need to be serious about your diet! Leave all your useless excuses behind, limiting thoughts only gives your power away, who wants that? I sure don't! I f you want to be thin and fit then you have to make living a fit lifestyle a top priority in your life. Amino acids are one the most important aspects of any fitness enthusiasts diet, that's why protein is a must to transform and sculpt you body into a lean, sexy machine. Just as a high end race car require...

WHAT TO EAT TO LOSE WEIGHT I don't know about you but I love to eat healthy whole foods! I love how my body feels when it's fueled with the foods it craves and I love having a trim waistline.  Having a pantry full of healthy foods makes it easier to stay on track with your fitness and weight loss goals along with losing weight easier and with less effort. You can train all day long in a gym but if you don't eat clean you will become highly frustrated and give up before you give yourself a real chance to see transformation in your body.  Your body desires foods it can actually process. 

TIPS TO GET FIT Af ter the holiday’s it’s easy to lose the motivation to get back to the gym to lose the extra weight gained over the festive holiday season. I’m asked often how I've stayed in shape for over the past 20 years, it’s because I stay motivated. It takes motivation, determination and dedication to working towards your fitness goals every day. Visualize how you want to be as though you've already achieved it. Stay positive and see the good in everyone & everything, love yourself unconditionally and give to others daily to keep me on track and in line with that which I desire. To be successful in achieving your weight loss goals you must set goals to begin with. Having a focused mind set on your goals & dreams will surely l ead you to success! HOW TO BEGIN A FITNESS LIFESTYLE To begin setting goals for fitness or weight loss you have to begin with transforming your thought process & the feelings in your heart ...

How to Have a Positive Mindset  More Often Than Not “Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what is going on outside of us, there's always something we could be grateful for.”  ~ Barry Neil Kaufman Being positive does more than just uplift your mood it is also highly beneficial for your emotional state of mind, physical health and well-being. Just as positive thinking has a direct impact on the body so does negative thinking, it weakens the immune system, causes emotional turmoil, ruins relationships and even causes weight gain. Eva Ritvo, MD, vice chair of the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida and co-author of The Beauty Prescription, says that positive thinking improves your mental health and reduces stress.  "When you are optimistic, people are attracted to you. This leads to healthier relationships, more ...

FRIDAY FITNESS TIP How to keep a diet journal... To achieve your weight loss & fitness goals sooner log everything you eat each day. Plan ahead by writing down the night before each meal & snack and the time in which you plan to eat on the left side of a piece of paper (you can use a simple notebook for your diet journal) and then follow through with your meal plan the following day.  Then the next day when you eat write down the time and what you ate on the right side of your meal plan. Also, write a positive affirmation about how awesome you are at the top of each page and read it each time you log your meals & snacks.  At the end of the day when you see that you honored yourself you will feel empowered and proud of yourself, and soon you will be living your dreams!   ~ Carol Whitaker

EMBRACE LIFE TO CHANGE  YOUR LIFE  To Become Happier & Healthier When you want to change your life you must learn to embrace change with love and thankfulness for all the blessings in your life. You cannot expand and become a more accomplished individual without change.  Most people shy away from change which is a big reason as to why they stay “stuck”.  To transform your life in all areas, including having a leaner physique, having more energy, having more loving relationships and becoming more successful in your endeavors than you must learn to think positively and embrace life to the fullest each new day. You were literally created to have a life filled with love, joy, peace & happiness, but only if you choose to.  Living a happy life is a choice.  We were born with free agency, what a gift we all have, we have the intrinsic ability to decide just how we want in our lives.  Each of us literally has the power within to ...

TUESDAY FITNESS TRIVIA  True or False Eating simple carbs after a tough strength training workout with whey isolate protein will increase protein synthesis resulting in a leaner, sculpted physique. This is TRUE! Proteins are large organic molecules that are made up of smaller units called amino acids. Linking of many amino acids in an orderly manner to form a particular protein is called protein synthesis. Simple carbs spikes insulin which is used to shuffle the much needed amino acids & nutrients in protein into your hard worked muscles. Whey protein isolate is the purest, most easily digested and rapidly absorbed protein on the market. Choose a healthy simple carb such as fresh or frozen berries or fruit. Fruit & berries contains the simple carbohydrate called fructose, which is made from one sugar molecule. Fructose is responsible for fruit's natural sweetness. Fruit comes in a variety of colors, with each color having different antioxidants a...

LEAVE THE EXCUSES BEHIND Stop the chaos in your mind and leave the excuses behind... All the negative thoughts and feelings only keep you stuck in what you don't want!  So take control of your thoughts by believing in your abilities to su cceed in living a healthier, happier way of life. A happy mind creates a happy body and a happy body create happy emotions and is healthier and more energetic. This Christmas season give yourself the gift early this year, give yourself the treasured gift of health that only you can give. Learn to love and accept your life and body just as it is now to embrace a journey of self-discovery and transformation. You have what it takes to accomplish your fitness goals and dreams. So step up to the plate now and let go of all your needless excuses of why you don't have time to exercise and eat right -- if you make YOU a high priority YOU WILL find the time and you will naturally crave healthier food choices. So get up off the couch, throw ...