Singer's Tasty Treats For a Bikini Body!

                               Eat Like Selena! 

It's no secret- Selena Gomez loves the food from her home country-Mexico
and if you're like Ms. Gomez and love it (Mexican food) as well, you're
in luck. 
How so?
You can continue to eat it and lose weight while doing so.

Low-calorie Mexican food?
Yes, and if you enjoy making it at
home or going out to eat it, look below for tips to help you choose
and make the best types of  healthier and lower-calorie Mexican food.

a) Chicken Quesadillas-
If you enjoy a good quesadilla, but are intimidated by the preparation
and ingredients, here's a simple recipe to help you overcome those
fears...
A Strawberry, Avocado & Chicken Quesadilla 
Directions:
In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup chopped strawberries,
1/4 cup of avocado (chopped) finely chopped red onion 1 Tbs.
1 Tbs. of finely chopped cilantro, * 
 juice from 1 lime wedge, and a pinch of salt.
Spread 1/2 cup cooked and shredded chicken and 2 Tbs. 
of shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
on 1/2 of an 8 inch flour tortilla; fold and press firmly 
to close. Heat a large nonstick pan coated with cooking 
spray over medium heat and the quesadilla for 4 to 8 mins, 
turning once until golden brown on both sides. 
* Cilantro- A lot of people do not like the taste of cilantro
and if you're one of them-you're missing out. 
On what? A number of health benefits, one being- It (cilantro)
can remove heavy metals from your body. (metals like lead and 
mercury). So, to make it less soapy tasting, muddle it first.
What is muddling? Mashing it with a wooden spoon. 
Serve with salsa. Calories--425.
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If this is too much for you and you just want to
head out and get a Fajita, try the On the Border Smart
Grilled Chicken Fajita.
Avoid the On the Border Monterey Ranch Chicken 
Fajitas with flour tortillas and black beans.
This fajita has about 1200 calories and the first one has
700 fewer calories.
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And lastly, if  you want a tasty  and lower calorie Mexican breakfast
or salad or steak and cheese burrito, choose the better options...
a) Breakfast at Taco Bell- 
Taco Bell Fiesta Potato Grilled Burrito
Calories-330 and 15 grams of fat
Skip the Taco Bell Sausage Breakfast Crunchwrap, which has 720 calories. 
b) Salads- 
If you want to avoid the burritos and quesadillas
and stick with a salad, choose the...
* Baja Fresh Carnitas Baja Ensalada with salsa verde
385 calories
Avoid the Baja Fresh Carnitas Tostada
Calories- 1185 calories
c) From The Freezer Aisle-
If you want a hearty Mexican meal head to the freezer section
of your local supermarket and pick up a steak and cheese burrito. 
* Red's Natural Foods Steak & Cheese Burrito
Calories- 310 and 10 grams of fat.
Avoid- El Monterey Shredded Beef Steak and Cheese Butcher-Wrapped Burrito
calories- 450 and 15 grams of fat.

That's it,some great tips for lower calorie and tasty Mexican food to 
help you get bikini-ready for this Summer season, just like Selena.
Enjoy...

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs! 

Hollywood's Hottest Color For The Fall!

                         Wear Blue This Fall! 

You may not like the fact that the Summer is coming to an end, but it must.
In less than 6 weeks the Fall season will be here.
And if you're familiar with the phrase--Wear white after
labor day, you may want to change it. 
Change it to what?
Blue!

Yes, some are predicting that blue will the color to wear this
Fall and if you want to be like the producers, movers and shakers, 
then we suggest you do the same.
But wait, there's more, blue isn't just a color that'll help you 
look hip for Fall, it (blue) can also help you health-wise.

Health-wise?
Yes, just as there are therapies based on blood-types,
or birthdays (horoscopes), there's also something known as color therapy.
And if you choose to wear more blue this Fall, you can expect
some benefits-like...
a) A Boost In Creativity-
Unable to think of something to speak about at your next meeting?
Or do you need an idea for a fundraiser?
Well, whatever it is, looking at or wearing blue, may help you
come up with an idea or two.
b) A Relaxation Tip-
Need help unwinding after school shopping or coming back
from a vacation? Blue to the rescue. Simply gazing at blue
slows down your heart rate, lowers your blood pressure and
helps you relax. Another tip: One therapist who worked
with hyperactive teens (mainly boys) had the parents paint
their rooms blue. He also had the parents remove (action posters)
Star Wars, Grand Theft Auto, etc. The therapist reported that
80% of his clients were able to change their child's behavior
and forgo the drugs- doing this one simple tip.
c) Helps You Communicate-
Having trouble speaking to a spouse, your child or coworkers?
Bring in some (or wear some) blue and see if this makes a
difference. Wearing blue or looking at it, helps you overcome your
feelings of not being able to open up.
d) A Food Tip-
For many, the Fall and Winter months bring on the ravenous appetites,
why? Less sunlight, not being able to spend time outdoors,
Shorter days and more treats (Halloween candy, Thanksgiving, 

Christmas and New Year's Day goodies) make it hard to control
one's appetite.
But this year, you can control it, how? By looking at and wearing more
blue. Sitting in and eating in a blue room helps you eat less (a whole lot less)
food. Also helpful-- buy some blue dinner plates. They don't call it the blue-plate special for nothing.

And lastly, if you can't paint a room blue or you're not
a fan of blue clothing, go online to Google.com/images
and type Blue wall or blue painting in the subject line
and stare at it for 5, 7 or 10 minutes each day.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

Don't become a victim. A victim to high-priced
and potentially dangerous blood pressure meds.
Lower your blood pressure easily and effortlessly
by heading to the Supermarket, tea shoppe,
health-food store or Farmer's market in your part of town.
To read more...go to Amazon.com/the kindle store and
download--see title to the right.

The View's Rx For A Healthier Snack!

                          Don't Snack Like Whoopi! 

If you're a real fan of the morning show known as "The View"
then you may be familiar with the lifestyle choices made by
Ms. Goldberg!
Barbara Walters outed her a few weeks ago, outed her how?
Ms. Walters said that "Whoopi would eat chips 3 times a day,
if she could get away with it." 
You see, Whoopi is like Jay Leno, in that neither of them will eat
vegetables, and don't forget--Whoopi also recently quit smoking,
(for the 100th time).

So, if you too, are a potato chip fanatic, try the lower calorie and 
healthier alternative, listed below. 
What is it?
Whole-Grain Tortilla Chips.
Buy a bag, (try the healthier blue chips), open up the 
bag and place a few on a cookie sheet.
Brush them with olive or canola oil, (or cooking spray)
cut open a lime and sprinkle some of the juice on the chips,
and finish up with a little onion, garlic and/or chili powder.
Bake 8 to 10 mins. at 375 degrees.

That's it- And with the Superbowl about 4 wks. away, break out
this healthier version for your guests.

Need more tips on how to lose Winter weight or prevent
Weight gain?  Head online to Amazon.com/the kindle store and
download a copy of "The Thin Girl's Guide To Preventing
Winter Weight Gain!"

Good Luck! 
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!