Thomas Kelly - Your Best Rapid Weight Loss Book : When You Need to Lose Weight Fast the Easy Way

Sometimes, you just want to lose a bit of weight. Thatdoesnt mean you cant enjoy tasty and delectable mealswhile the pounds melt away. The problem with most diets isthat people get hungry and bored, then go back to their old eating habits.

This Your Best Rapid Weight Loss Book has meals that willdelight you. You will enjoy them, whether or not you aretrying to lose weight, and so will your family. You simply wont feel unsatisfied and frustrated.

The main secret to losing weight quickly is:

1.Fill up on lean protein and fresh vegetables.
2.Startyour day with aprotein-rich, low-carb breakfast.
3.Enjoy some regular exercise. That will raise your metabolism.
4.Drink lots of water.
5.Omit processed foods from your diet altogether.
6.Avoid sugar whenever possible.
7.Keep your daily carbs below 50 grams; 20 grams iseven better.

Youll enjoy these recipes in this Your Best Rapid WeightLoss Book so much, youll keep on preparing them. This iswhat a healthy lifestyle is all about.

Dying for that bagel and lox? We hear you. Heres a healthy and low carb version youll love.Cooking Time: 0Servings: 2Ingredients:

1 peeled cucumber
2 oz. low-fat cream cheese
2 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon
tsp. chopped dill

Directions:1. Slice the cucumber into -inch slices2. Top each slice with some cream cheese and smoked salmon3. Sprinkle with chopped dillCalories: 185
Carbohydrates: 5 gramsFat: 9 gramsThis easy breakfast is low in fat and carbs and absolutely healthy for you.Cooking Time: 0Servings: 4Ingredients:

2 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
3 tbsp. sugar
tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups blueberries or raspberries
cup Grapenut Cereal

Directions:1. Stir together the yogurt, sugar and vanilla extract in abowl.2. Divide the fruits between 4 cups.3. Top each cup with the yogurt mixture.4. Sprinkle with the Grapenut cerealCalories: 159
Carbohydrates: 18 gramsFat: 2.5 gram A great change from cereal.Cooking Time: 0Servings: 8

4 cups rolled oats
1 cup oat bran
cup wheat bran
1 cup raisins
cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup flax seeds

Directions:1. Combine all ingredients in bowl.2. Delicious when served with milkCalories: 258
Carbohydrates: 35 gramsFat: 3 grams

This is a wonderful way to begin the day. You can getcreative by adding a few sliced mushrooms or chopped bellpeppers, as well.

Cooking Time: 7 minutesServings: 1Ingredients:

4 egg whites
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 tbsp. chopped onions
2 tbsp. feta cheese

Directions:1. Coat a skillet with non-stick spray2. Whisk the egg whites and season with salt and pepper3. Drain any liquid4. Combine the egg whites and feta cheese and stir5. Cook on low for 3 minutes while loosening the edges with a spatula.6. Let cook for another 2 minutes.Calories: 125
Carbohydrates: 7 gramsFat: 4.1 gramsCabbage soup is known to help with weight loss. Prepare ahuge batch and have as often as possible.Cooking Time: 30 minutesServings: 6Ingredients:

4 peeled and sliced carrots
2 chopped onions
3 diced garlic cloves
32 oz. canned crushed tomatoes with juices
chopped head of cabbage
1 cup drained sauerkraut
2 cups green beans
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 cups chopped celery
5 cups low sodium beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste
tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Directions1. Add all ingredients to a large soup pot.2. Make sure the vegetables are covered with liquid. If not, add more liquid.3. Simmer for 30 minutes.Calories: 95
Carbohydrates: 21 gramsFat: gramIngredients:A tasty and light soup that hits the spot.Cooking Time: 4 minutesServings: 4

4 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp. cherry
-inch grated nob ginger
2 tbsp. chopped scallions
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. cornstarch
4 eggs

Directions1. Bring the broth and cherry to a boil in a pan.2. Add the scallion, salt, pepper and grated ginger and letcook for 1 minute.3. Ladle out 1 cup of broth and combine with the cornstarch.4. Pour the cup of broth back into the pan.5. Whisk the eggs and slowly drizzle into the broth whilecontinuously stirring.6. Serve immediately.Calories: 258Carbohydrates: 35 gramsThis soup is very thick and tasty. Lots of great vegetables.Cooking Time: 45 minutesServings: 8Ingredients:

10 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked barley
2 peeled and chopped carrots
4 chopped celery stalks
2 cups green beans
1 chopped onion
3 minced garlic cloves
2 cups canned diced tomatoes with juice
1 chopped zucchini
1 diced red bell pepper
1 diced parsnip
1 chopped onion
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Directions:1. Add all ingredients to a large soup pot.2. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer3. Simmer for 1 hour 45 minutes.4. Watch the liquid and add more if necessary.5. Remove bay leaves before serving.Calories: 190Carbohydrates: 36 grams

The humble but delicious chicken noodle soup is here for you during your weight loss. The trick is to use no-sodiumingredients and pile on the vegetables with just a fewnoodles. You can also omit the noodles and up the veggies. Or toss in a cupful of zoodles.

Cooking Time: 35 minutesServings: 8Ingredients:

1 skinned and shredded rotisserie chicken
3 chopped carrots
3 chopped celery stalks
1 cup frozen peas
1 chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 tsp. poultry seasoning or Mrs. Dash
2 tsp. sodium free soy sauce
1 cup egg noodles

Directions:1. Add all ingredients except the noodles to a large soup pot.2. Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.3. Add the noodles. (If using zoodles, wait until the last 5 minutes of cooking.)4. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.