Walk On, Rock On: Flat Abs Plan

S is for strength-training. Aim to lift weights at least three times a week.
E is for eating. Limit your calories and practice portion control.
W is for walking. Try to walk at least three to five times a week for 35 to 45 minutes at a brisk pace.

The 20-Minute Slimdown

Park in the boonies. Take the stairs. Go for a quick walk on your lunch break. The little things, it turns out, can make a big, big difference. In fact, just by adding a 20 minute walk to your day, you could easily drop ten pounds in a year. Just think: a measly 20 minutes and every day could be a 'skinny jeans' day.

Meet Chocolate Kahlua Heaven

Chocoholics rejoice. You can have your sweets and eat them too! For example, here's a recipe that's just right for when a chocolate snack attack hits: Chocolate Kahlua Moose Parfait, courtesy of The Biggest Loser Cookbook.

Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon very cold fat-free milk
1/4 cup Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur
1 envelope (1.5 ounces) sugar-free, low-fat chocolate mousse mix
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 chocolate graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
1 cup thawed fat-free frozen whipped topping
In a large bowl, combine milk, Kahlua, mousse mix and cocoa. Whip with an electric beater on low speed until blended. Slowly increase the speed to high, and whip for 5 minutes or until fluffy.


Directions
In each of 4 large wine glasses or glass dessert bowls, layer 1/4 cup of the mousse, 2 teaspoons of crumbs and 2 tablespoons of topping. Repeat layering once more, using the remaining ingredients except for about 1/8 teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle the top of each serving with a few of the remaining graham cracker crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Makes 4 servings. Stats per serving: 145 calories, 3 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat (2 g saturated), less than 1 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 43 mg sodium