Celebrity Diet Secrets And Plans

With all the news surrounding Today these days-Katie out, Meredith in-one might have overlooked weatherman Al Roker's new side gig, hosting Celebrity Diet Secrets And Plans on the Food Network. Scoop spoke with Roker, 51, about his love of food, life after gastric bypass surgery in 2002, and the show, in which stars are teamed with prominent chefs. Everyone loves Al Roker. Why didn't CBS ask you to anchor the evening news? I don't even think that was part of the equation, and that's okay. If they had asked, what would you have said? I would have considered it, I suppose, but I'm happy doing what I'm doing. How are your weight-loss efforts going?  It's one of those things where it's still a battle. Using a celebrity diet plans I lost about 130 after surgery, when he weighed about 320 lbs. and I probably gained about 25 back. It's a constant battle. Don't you get tired, eating less than you're used to, and being up at the crack of dawn? No, it's a wash. You actually have more energy because you're not spending energy carrying around that weight. What are some signature Al Roker dishes?  I'm very proud of my roast chicken; I do a pretty good rack of lamb. I'm very much simple. I like grilling, broiling, not a lot of sauces. Do you cook for your children? Do they like it?  I'm very fortunate. My kids Courtney, 18, Leila, 7, and Nicholas, 3 eat almost everything from Chilean sea bass to salmon to chicken. Very early on, we exposed them to a lot of different diet foods so they're not those picky kids that will just eat mac and cheese, although they will eat mac and cheese.

How To Lose 20 Pounds Quick

Like many men moving through middle age, I had found my waist widening in a slow but sure manner. Because I am tall and big boned, the excess 20 pounds hardly showed. I told myself that it didn't much matter, because my wife still loved me. As a physician, I should have known better.

When I passed my 50th birthday, I decided it was time to check my cholesterol and I lost 20 pounds fast. My level was elevated, and the "bad" cholesterol (LDL) had risen while the "good" cholesterol (HDL) had fallen.

For a long moment, I stared at the test results in my internist's office. People joke that if you want to live into old age, then you should choose your parents wisely. Our genes powerfully dictate our susceptibility to disease. Every male on my father's side of the family had had a heart attack in his 50s, and my father died at a young age from coronary disease. As I stood nervously on the doctor's scale, I saw the sum of the past year's chocolate-covered peanuts, third slices of rye bread, and homemade brownies.

Fast Weight Lost

Schedule "cheats". Fast and easy weight lost.  Every week, I give myself one no-no meal like a burger and small fries from Wendy's. These treats ward off cravings, so I can stay on track over the long haul. Strike a sweet deal  I enjoy something sweet — usually a Weight Lost Watchers Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Bar — every night after dinner. It's my little signal that I am finished.

Log your food  I'm less tempted to dive into a bag of chips when I know I'm going to have to face facts and write it down later. Then: 156 lbs. Now: 122 lbs. Fast Weight Lost: 34 lbs. Time It Took: Five months. Adopt new habits  I used to start snacking as soon as I got home from work. Now, I change and head right back out for a quick run. Don't be drastic  Remember, not everything has to be fat-free. I still enjoy regular foods — I just eat less.

Have someone on your side  My wife's support was invaluable. She kept reminding me that every pound lost was a victory. Then: 335 lbs. Now: 205 lbs. Fast Weight Lost: 130 lbs. Time It Took: Three Years. Find a good cause  Participate In charity events. You get to exercise and help others — all at the same time.

Quick Weight Loss Program For Losing Lower Belly Fat

I was a finicky only child who insisted on fast food, and my parents let me have it. I never knew about the quick weight loss program. By the time I reached 15, I was 280 pounds — a "big" kid. In order to be liked, I became the crazy party guy. I upheld that persona on the outside, but on the inside it was tough. At 6'1", 380 pounds, I often just wished I could be myself.

WORST EXPERIENCE OF QUICK WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM  I had to attend a friend's wedding. To my chagrin, I couldn't fit into my old size 52 suit. Showing up in a pair of size 56 khaki corduroys — the only pants in my closet that fit — it finally hit me: I didn't want to live this way anymore. I needed help.

HOW I DID  IT Some friends had done well on Quick Weight Loss Watchers, so I turned to them. When I stepped on the scale at my first meeting and saw 413 pounds, I wanted to cry. I was ready to change everything, so I was blown away by my marching orders that day: I was to make sure I was drinking enough water and that I set down my fork and rested for five minutes at the first sign of fullness during meals. A few weeks later, I was given a long list of healthful foods to eat, and I revamped my diet.

Quickest Way To Lose Belly Fat. How They Did It.

Whats the fastest way to lose belly fat? Well, my parents fought a lot when I was young. It was a tough time for me, so I'd escape to my best friend's house whenever I could. Her mother made the best fudge and chocolate cakes, and these treats made me feel better. As I got older, I added fast food to this soothing list, and by high school I was 5'6" and 200 pounds. Time marched on, and I got married in 1997. Two pregnancies later, I'd gained another 20 pounds. After my second child was born, I halfheartedly joined Weight Loss Watchers in an attempt to slim down.

MY LIGHTBULB MOMENT  My husband, a triathlete, is an amazing man. A month after I joined Weight LossWatchers to get effective way of losing fat, I attended one of his races. At the event, I overheard a woman say, "Wow, he's really hot." Then there was me — frumpy and flabby. Instantly, I felt ashamed. At that moment I decided my husband should be with somebody fit. I vowed to get more serious about Weight Watchers and my physical fitness. I started training for my own triathlon the next day.

HOW I DID IT AND GOT QUICKEST WAY TO LOSE BELLY FAT  The first time I ran I couldn't even make it to my own mailbox. I was so out of shape, I had to measure my distance by fixtures on my block — a neighbor's mailbox or the next stop sign. Those first few weeks were the hardest, but I couldn't have done it without my husband. He was always there to cheer me on.