Rabu, 30 Maret 2016

When people think of weight loss, they generally think of the method that is traditional includes many hours at the gym lifting weights and jogging on treadmills. In order to lose weight, you do not have to stick to the methods that are stereotypical. The content below contains alternative ways that you are able to lose weight.

Plan out your meals for the and as you begin each day follow your plan accordingly week. When you plan out what meals you are going to eat and when, it leaves less room for spontaneity and less of a chance you could slip from your diet and eat fast food. When you are going on a diet, you have to commit, and part of committing is planning.

Keeping tabs on the calories that you take in each day is an part that is important of loss. Determine how many calories is an appropriate goal that is daily you and then create meals that will fit in with your plans. Write down everything you take in, and how many calories it "cost" you, so that you dont become confused about what you need to do each day.

Do not go the grocery store on an stomach that is empty. Your hunger will magnify your desire for junk food, and you risk buying snacks that are unhealthy will make you gain weight. When you are not hungry, you have more mental control over what groceries you should buy that is appropriate for your diet.

a great way to lose surplus weight is always to jot down how you feel you want to lose weight about yourself and why. If you struggle when dieting, you can always refer back to what you wrote. It will remind you of why you ventured to lose weight into the first place.

Before sitting down seriously to a meal, have a glass or two of water. This creates an atmosphere to be a little full, and you wont eat the maximum amount of. Water is a way that is good make sure you are doingnt gorge yourself, and its also a great way to clean ones body.

Mentally see yourself at the weight you want to be. This helps train your mind into thinking that is the way you are. If you can get your brain on-board, your body will follow. Cut out pictures of the size you want to be and post them so you can see what you are aiming for.

The greater amount of healthy foods you eat, the less your body craves unhealthy food that you ate before. Eating organic foods, grass-fed meat and cooking with healthy oils, will help you start to get the toxins out of ones body, as well as, lose taste for cheap, fast food alternatives, that can be detrimental to you.

As stated before, when people think of weight loss they frequently think about lifting weights in a gym or running in place using exercise machines. This does not have to be the case, as there are different ways to lose weight that do not involve traditional methods. Use the extra weight loss alternatives from this article to lose fat without a dumbbell or a treadmill.
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PRIVATE DINING AT CITY SOCIAL TOWER 42

I got married a few months ago and had a very low key wedding in Chelsea at 9am on a Monday morning with a few friends. My husband and I then wanted to celebrate again with more friends - we knew what we wanted, one table for around 24 people in a private room and a view of London. What we didnt know was that this is very hard to come by in London. Who would have thought??!! 

Two of the restaurants at the Shard have private rooms but you are on two tables, Galvin at Windows at the Hilton on Park Lane charge you a fortune just for the area and then only do up to 20 people on one table. Although the Oxo tower charges you even more if you want the private area on a Friday night….I dont like my friends that much!!! Babylon at the Roof Gardens and Paramount dont do big enough tables and the private room at Pont de la tour doesnt have a view of the bridge…I nearly gave up! 

Thankfully City Social ticked all the boxes and although they normally only do 22 on one table, they managed to squeeze in 23 for us, the view was phenomenal and you could tell by the food, that the chef had recently received a Michelin star.

There was a choice of 3 different menus at 3 different prices, the menus change depending on the season. Here was ours:

To start there was the choice of :

Beetroot Cured Cornish Mackerel, Cheltenham Beetroot, Watercress and Goats Cheese Sorbet.



Pigs Trotter and Ham Hock with Crispy Mrs Browns Black Pudding, Apple and Madeira.



Potato Gnocchi, Jerusalem Artichokes, Girolles and Roasted Oats.



For mains there was the choice of:

Middle White Pork Loin and Braised Belly, Cavolo Nero, Black Pudding & Cider Gel.


Newlyn Line Caught Cod, Salted Cod Branade, Chorizo, Baby Squid, Squid Ink Aioli.



Chestnut Tagliatelle, Butternut Squash, Smoked Chestnuts, Sage Infused Veloute (Unfortunately I forgot to snap this one).

For puddings there was:

Exotic Fruit Pavlova, Passion Fruit Cream, Kaffir Lime and Coconut Sorbet.



Selection of Sorbets and Ice Creams.



Selections of Cheeses and Chutneys and Crackers.



Wow - what a fantastic meal - the photos really dont do it justice! The food was really incredible, so flavoursome and well presented. The views of London were breathtaking and the service polite and courteous, making the restaurant a perfect venue for a special occasion. I would really recommend it. PS make sure you go to the loos, fab views there too!!



I look forward to coming back and trying the main restaurant for our anniversary (if not before)!!

CITY SOCIAL

Tower 42,
25 Old Broad Street,
London
EC2N 1HQ
Tel: 020 7877 7703
Email: reservations@citysociallondon.com or privatedining@citysociallondon.com

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Thanksgiving Sides

Have you finished making your Thanksgiving menu yet?  Come on buddy!  Get on it!

There is still time and more than enough ideas for you in the blogosphere!  I thought I would give you guys a  list of some of my recipes to help give you some ideas.

This is a series of posts, so stay tuned for the main dish and dessert posts to come!  See the appetizer and salad posts here.

Now on to my favorite part of Thanksgiving!  The sides!  My favorite sides are usually potatoes.  In recent years my favorite side has been baked sweet potatoes.  They are easy, simple, sweet, and delicious!  To roast sweet potatoes preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  Wash the sweet potatoes and poke several times with a fork.  Place the sweet potatoes on a pan lined with foil and place in the oven. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning halfway though, until tender.

For some other side ideas try one of these recipes:

Nutty Green Bean Casserole

Roasted Brussels Sprouts


Baked Sweet Potatoes with Apples and Walnuts

Creamed Kale and Onions



Colcannon with Kale


Along with these sides, a soup is another side that is warming, delicious, and easy to make on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in a pressure cooker.

Pumpkin Basil Soup


Creamy Broccoli Soup

Katies Creamy Potato Leek Soup


Butternut Squash Soup

Amys Favorite Lentil Soup

Creamy Asparagus Soup



Happy Thanksgiving,

Amy
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Selasa, 29 Maret 2016

CHOP SHOP HAYMARKET

Another reason I had a great weekend (other than the discovery of the Dirty Bones Mac and Cheese Burger) was that I went to the theatre to see Jersey Boys. I dont go to the theatre as often as Id like to, probably because it is super expensive once you factor in drinks and supper, so when we do go, it is a real treat. I know it would be more sensible to do a "theatre dinner" but I had other ideas and instead Pascal and I went to try Chop Shop. It has been opened exactly a year and I have wanted to go since before it even opened.

It is a steak house bought to us from New York - and as a American fanatic, I thought the whole thing looked great. It has a very relaxed atmosphere - you can pop in for cocktails and bar snacks, share various "planks" (such as a cured meat platter) or "crocks" (such as chicken wings) or "jars" (such as liver mousse). Then there are also salads on the menu, steaks, chops and even pasta. I had absolutely no idea what to have!!!

We started with a cocktail - I am never sure that I dont prefer just a gin and tonic but I decided to be adventurous and so ordered a Royal Blush which was Absolut vodka, mint, fresh lime and morello cherry sparkling wine. I was a bit dubious about it but it was yum - not too sweet and very refreshing.





If you have drinks at the bar you can order "The Butchers Platter" which looks awesome - think a combination of scotch eggs, cheese and oxtail croquettes etc however as we were sitting at a table we werent allowed it. Pretty disappointed. However we rectified the matter by ordering 4 starters!! We ordered the cotechino scotch egg with salsa verde - this was very good, meaty but with a perfectly runny egg. The salsa verde was also yum however I prefer it with mustard.



We also ordered the pulled pork sausage roll which was served with a bacon and tomato relish - absolutely delicious. Moist stuffing, light pastry and the relish was incredible….I guess it is what bacon jam tastes like (something I have always thought was seriously weird)!



Crab is one of my all time favourites so I had to order a jar of crab cocktail, avocado and marie rose sauce served with sourdough. It was so flavoursome - a perfect combination of all the ingredients. Pascal doesnt like crab so I was very happy to polish the lot off by myself!!



Our forth and final starter we ordered was the prosciutto and mortadella meatballs baked in tomato sauce. These were great although definitely lacked in Parmesan (they only had the smallest of sprinkling). However they tasted fantastic with the tomato sauce and crusty sourdough bread.



For mains I was tempted by the beef patty sandwich / burger but we decided to share the Cumbrian aged bone-in sirloin (with béarnaise sauce) along with some fries and a salad of baby gem, creamy Gorgonzola, pancetta and marinated string beans.






The steak was huge and perfectly cooked blue in the middle for Pascal and rare on the edges for me, it was really appetizing. However the béarnaise sauce was a real disappointment - they need to work on that, it was basically just creamy with no flavour whatsoever.

The salad was delectable - really good - I wish more restaurants did a blue cheese salad. It had a great amount of sauce, fresh lettuce and crispy pancetta….the beans were a good addition but not really necessary.



Finally the fries were great but by this time I was fit to burst so I could only fit in a couple…..unfortunately!!

It was an incredible meal - staff were very helpful and friendly and I noticed they could do some big group bookings too which is always helpful to know. They also have live music and can hold large parties in the basement. Despite the disappointment of the béarnaise sauce, everything else was top notch. It was definitely worth my year wait and I will definitely head back again - even if its just to sample this butchers board and more cocktails! PS I have seen on Facebook they also have a burger of the week….I "need to try that too!

Chop Shop

66 Haymarket,
London
SW1Y 4RF
Tel: 020 7842 8501
Email: enquiries@chopshopuk.com

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There are plenty of health benefits that come from picking up weight which both men and women can benefit from. If you would like to improve on your musculature system then try doing resistance exercises. Studies show that the musculature system is improved by that type of exercise in both men and women. When you do strength exercises and training, also known as free weights then youll be surprised as to all the benefits that youll get from the training.

If you find yourself having lower back problems and pain then strength exercise can help prevent it and it can also prevent osteoporosis and loss of body mass. Weight lifting and training helps the muscle conditioning and contributes to it so that way it overall improves your bodys strength and stability. When you start focusing on muscle conditioning you will be increasing your bone strength plus its density. Weight lifting also makes your connective tissues, muscles and your tendons strong. As you start to age, you will feel the benefits from weight lifting.

Your neck muscles, back, shoulder, abs and your hips all influence the way you stand and the way that you sit. When you have strong muscles then your posture will improve and you will be able to stand and sit up comfortably. It improves your stability and your balance. If you are having problems with balancing your body as you stand or sit then you will greatly benefit from weight lifting.

Many people today struggle with stress. Sometimes stress is caused from health problems and other times just by diet and not enough exercise. When you start to weight lift then youll notice that it reduces stress. When stress is reduced; then youll also be able to sleep better at night and in time, you might not feel any stress at all.

The bodys muscles start growing when you weight lift. Muscle mass is made up of more dense and not fat and this will help your body with looking thinner plus you will also look leaner. Your metabolism will get a boost as you exercise and do weight lifting which will help with burning up calories and that helps you with weight loss. After you start having a routine with weight lifting then youll begin to notice that your waist is decreasing and that overall, you are feeling much better. It also improves your self esteem.

Never weight lift alone and more so if you are just beginning. Work with a trainer that is experienced in this area. If you dont know of anyone that can help you then visit the gym and see if they have someone that can help and explain to them your situation. Make sure that you also drink plenty of water whenever you are lifting weight. Before starting any type of health program or weight lifting program always check with your doctor and clear it with your doctor first.
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Quick Weight Loss Tips That Work

There are quick weight loss tips around that involved taking a magic pill or wearing some rather a sauna belt to shed off approximately weight. But is there such a thing as real quick fix in relation to losing weight. Unfortunately there is none. Losing weight still involves hard work and self-discipline to be successful. But there are pretty straight forward ways which you can try with no costing you a fortune to lose weight.
These simple ways may work well in others but are completely pointless to some. The thing to complete is to take inspirations from most of these quick weight loss tips and tailor made your have regimen that is suitable for an individual. Every individual has different body varieties so that no one universal weight loss regimen is applicable to all. If you locate a routine that works well with you, embrace it and work with the idea to achieve results.
The most common weight loss techniques that have been giving men and women success in their weight loss battle are pretty simple and functional. You dont have to burn a whole in your pocket in ordering to do some of these guidelines.
1. Burn calories through exercise. Dont say that you dont want or you have little time to exercise. Make some time along with push yourself to do so because exercising is still the best for you to shed off your weight. This is the cheapest and easily accessible way for you to burn that will stored calories in your body. There are various forms of exercise. Instead of visiting the grocery around the corner in your car or truck, why dont you walk? This is a training.
2. Eat healthy carbohydrate. When you want to shed off some weight, it doesnt mean that you have to avoid eating carbohydrate entirely. You need carb to perform your daily task. But not all source of carbohydrate are perfect for people struggling with weight. Complex carbohydrates from potatoes, carbohydrate via enriched flour, and refined are not necessarily easily burn by the body in order that the body will store them as fatty acids if ate them in large sum. The good source of carbohydrate to suit your needs is from fruits and vegetables.

3. Do not skip breakfast. If youre on a diet, its not good to miss an important meal of the day. Skipping breakfast time makes you hungry which you often compensate by eating a lot during lunch, snack, and supper. Avoid that craving by eating a hearty meal in the morning.
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The Best 9 Diet Tips For Weight Loss

There are many diet tips for weight loss that will have you losing weight and keeping the weight off. Weight loss is one of the hardest adventures without the right mindset. You should be willing to make a change. You must have your individual reasons to lose weight, it can not be someone in additions idea. And you must get ready to take the challenge.
While most people will tell you to just eat healthier and stay faraway from fatty food this is only part of should be done to lose weight. This is good advice but theres to it than that. I will provide you with some tips to get started.
Diet Tip # 1 Like mentioned above you must have the right mindset. Without this you tend to be doomed to fail from the commencing. If you are not doing this kind of for yourself you will have a hard time trying to stay on your diet plan. Think about the reasons why you need to lose the weight and write it down. Remind yourself why you decided to go down pat(p) this road each time you get straying from your diet.
Diet Tip # 2 You need to set realistic goals. Take a before and after picture of your self each time you meet a goal. Set short term goals and long term objectives. Save your very first picture and compare them to every picture when you meet your diverse short term goals. You will soon understand the weight you have lost with your own eyes. Each time you reach a short term goal make another short term goal until you reach your current long term goal.
Diet Tip # 3 Drink water and stay away from sugary refreshments. This included juice. Juice is loaded with sugar and a lot of juice contains high fruit sugar corn syrup. If you are searching for a sweeter drink that try a flavored water. Look at the label to make certain that the flavored water you choose is low in calories and doesnt have a fat. Water is the best thing to beverage while dieting.
Diet Tip # 4 Eat whole wheat instead of sophisticated foods. If you must have white bread eat whole grain white bread. I believe Sara Lee makes wholesome white bread and it is delicious. Your spouse and children will probably not even notice the gap. The same goes for pasta. I am aware wheat pasta is not ideal with regard to a lot of people but try the actual Barilla pasta. The Barilla pasta can be a wheat pasta that does not develop the traditional wheat pasta texture.
Diet Tip # 5 Eat smaller meals more frequently. Rather than the traditional 3 big meals go for 5 to 6 smaller meals. Eat your breakfast, lunchtime, and dinner with snacks in involving. Keep your meals smaller and balanced.
Diet Tip #6 Do not completely deprive yourself of your favorite foods. Most times you can discover a healthy alternative but if you are not able to and you have a craving then eat only half of what you would normally eat. This will actually keep you on your diet.
If you do find yourself straying from your diet then just start up again at this time when you notice that you have gone astray.
Diet Tip # 7 Exercise is your friend. Walk, nudge, ride bike, dance, play Wii or Kinect, whatever you like but you have to have some kind of exercise in your health. You need 30 minutes of exercise a day.
Diet Tip # 8 Make sure that you are ingesting enough fiber in your diet. During your time dieting you will find your self constipated and you are going to require your fiber. Metamucil will be your friend at times.

Diet Tip # 9 Fruits and vegetables are good available for you and your diet. Fresh fruits can help with that sweet craving. Eat plenty associated with fresh fruits and vegetables. Make certain you are getting all your food groups each day.
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