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THIS is the #1 Weight-Loss Killer

A recent article in Women's Health Magazine asked 'What people thought was the biggest hurdle to successful weight loss?"

 

 

A. Not Enough Gym Time

B. A Bad Diet

C. Stress

D. The High Cost of a Healthy Lifestyle

 

THE ANSWER:  B  

 

"Food choices make a more significant impact, since you can take in literally hundreds of EXCESS CALORIES in minutes," says Lawrence Cheskin, M.D. Director of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Weight Management Center. 

SOLUTION:

Women's Health suggests: 'When a craving hits, ask yourself, "Hungry or moody?"  If (you said, 'Moody') - think of another fix to solve the problem, like reading an uplifting quote". 

 

We like ones from Dr. Stephen P. Gullo - author of "Thin Tastes Better" and "The Thin Commandments".

"It's better to WEAR Italian - than EAT Italian". (Think Versace, Gucci or Dolce & Gabbana!)

"White and Green = Lean and Mean" - (for example: When wondering what to eat: Choose: Chicken breast (white) and broccoli (green)  or Fish (white) and salad (green)."

 

Happy munching... xx The A-List

 

Eat(!) Your Vitamins

You already know how important it is to get your vitamins.  But vitamin supplements can get reeeeeally pricey.  Below is a healthy and delish list of what you can eat to get some of your most important vitamins!  Bon Appetite! 

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Vitamin C
Citrus fruits
Berries
Tomatoes
Peppers
Cabbage
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cauliflower
Cantaloupe

Vitamin E
Vegetable oils (wheat germ oil is especially rich in vitamin E)
Wheat and other cereal grains
Green leafy vegetables
Egg yolk
Milk fat
Butter
Meat
Nuts
Organ Meats
Seafood
Avocados

Vitamin A 
Liver
Egg yolks
Whole milk
Carrots
Sweet potato
Kale Turnip greens
Mustard greens
Pink Grapefruit
Broccoli
Cantaloupe
Apricots
Beet greens
Collard greens
Papaya
Red Peppers
Cheddar cheese

Zinc 

Lean meat
Seafood
Eggs
Green leafy vegetables
Soybeans
Peanuts
Whole Bran
Whole cereals
Cheese
Oysters

Lutein & Zeaxanthin (these help your eyes!)
Kale
Collard greens
Spinach
Parsley (not dried)
Celery
Broccoli
Lettuce
Green peas
Pumpkin
Brussels sprouts
Summer squash
Corn
Green beans
Green peppers
Cucumbers
Green olives

 

Happy eating!  xx  The A-List 

What To Eat Saturday Morning: Turkish Eggs #Yum

As you A-Listers know - we're big fans of London and in particular, the neighborhood between Mayfair, Oxford Street and Regent's Park, called Marylebone.

(Read all about it). 

 

One of the best restaurants on Marylebone High Street (ok..THE best restaurant) is 'The Providores' - Renown British Chef, Peter Gordon's tapas-baby.

One of the most popular items on the Brunch menu is his "Turkish Eggs".   They sounded a bit weird at first but once we tasted them - it was Love-At-First-Bite. 

 

They're super simple to make with just a few ingredients so we thought… why not bring some British to your Saturday morning… 

Enjoy! 

Peter Gordon's "Turkish Eggs"

Ingredients

• 8 eggs
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 300g of Greek yoghurt, thick
• 50g of unsalted butter
• 1 tsp dried chili flakes, or 1 finely chopped red chili
• 50ml of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 sprigs of dill, or flat parsley, shredded
• 100ml of white vinegar
• 1 tbsp of dill, cut into 1cm lengths
• 1 tbsp of flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

1. Add the yoghurt to a bowl with the garlic and whisk together for 10 seconds to combine. Set aside at room temperature until ready to serve

• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 300g of Greek yoghurt, thick

2. Add the butter to a pan and cook until a pale beurre noisette is achieved. Remove from the heat, add the chilli flakes and swirl the pan gently, allowing the flakes to sizzle. Stir in the remaining oil and the chopped dill, then set aside in a warm place

• 50g of unsalted butter
• 1 tsp dried chilli flakes, or 1 finely chopped red chilli
• 50ml of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 sprigs of dill, or flat parsley, shredded

3. Bring a large pan of water to a rapid simmer, then add the vinegar. Add the eggs and poach to your liking - never add salt to the water when poaching eggs, as this causes them to break up

• 100ml of white vinegar  
• 8 eggs

4. To serve, divide three quarters of the yoghurt into warmed bowls. Add 2 poached eggs to each bowl, then serve the remaining yoghurt on top of the eggs. Sprinkle dill and parsley over the top, then spoon over the chilli butter. Serve immediately

• 1 tbsp of dill, cut into 1cm lengths
• 1 tbsp of flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

 

Enjoy!  xx  The A-List 

 

Our 7 Favorite Tips From Women's Health's 'Next Fitness Stars'

Women's Health Magazine recently held their annual contest for their next 'Fitness Star'.   While there could only be one winner - EVERY TRAINER had a few really great fitness takeaways… Here's our faves: 

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(While working out) 'Your muscles may burn, but your joints - think back, neck, knees, hips - should never hurt."

"Pushups and planks - Done right, they're two of the best, sometimes under appreciated moves".  (not to mention easy to do - ANYWHERE!).  To make them most effective, trainer Rachel Nicks says, "You should be squeezing your butt and Kegels the entire time"!

Two of, Rachels' get-ready-quick-post-workout beauty products:  1. L'Oreal's Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black - (also made our 'Master List!')  and 2. Kelley Baker 'Barbie Lip Glaze'. 

"Ask someone else to make you a playlist."  "Not knowing exactly what I'm going to hear makes (you) more engaged and excited during my sweat session."

"… I think every (one) should work on their pull-ups.  Nothing sculpts your back better - plus it feels super empowering!"

Trainer, Christine Bullock's workout strategy while traveling (even great when not!): "Keep it simple!  Choose five or six basic body-weight exercises and do 10 reps of each.  Aim to do two or three total rounds."  Her faves: plank, bridge, squat jump, side plank, lunge and pushup.

Christine's favorite fitness lesson: "I focus on what I gain from being fit: I have all -day energy, I sleep better, my mood is balanced and positive and my skin glows.  I work out to boost my overall strength and athleticism and in turn, my confidence.