Get Wet Get Fit or Eating Stella Style

Get Wet, Get Fit: The Complete Guide to a Swimmer's Body

Author: Megan Quann Jendrick

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Megan Quann Jendrick and her husband and personal trainer offer a complete training regimen -- including a diet program -- that will enable everyone to achieve the body of their dreams through swimming.

Elite-level swimmers share a common trait -- their toned, shapely bodies. Get Wet, Get Fit shows how anyone, regardless of age or size, can use swimming to get into the best condition of their lives. The Jendricks offer detailed instructions along with underwater photographs that illustrate how to achieve proper form and technique for the four basic strokes -- backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle.

But unlike the average training manual or how-to book, Get Wet, Get Fit also provides:

• Training regimens for everyone from beginners to Olympic-level competitors, including dynamic drills for strengthening, fat loss, and endurance
• Physique-building workout routines (with and without weights) for dry land
• A complete diet plan, including tempting recipes and menus (swimmers need carbohydrates, so this is a diet to love)
• Tips from world-class swimmers

Low impact and gentle on the joints, swimming is one of the most enjoyable and exhilarating ways to exercise, but Get Wet, Get Fit shows how it can also be one of the most effective ways to get your body into top shape.

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Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living

Author: George Stella

Professional chef George Stella serves up a feast of inspiration and 125 delicious recipes to kick-start any weight-loss plan!

George Stella lost more than 250 pounds on a low-carb eating plan and has turned thousands of fans on to Stella Style -- eating fresh, natural foods prepared with minimum effort for maximum taste. In Eating Stella Style, he shows readers how to tailor his recipes to fit any personalized weight-loss plan, whether it's low carb, low fat, or low calorie. He inspires even the most jaded dieters to begin a new eating lifestyle and shows them how to stay on track.

But Eating Stella Style is really about mouthwatering recipes: How does a Hot Ham and Cheese Egg Roll sound for breakfast? Or Strawberry and Mascarpone Cream Crêpes, Stella Style Baked Eggs Benedict, or Coconut Macaroon Muffins? For lunch or dinner, choose Grilled Portabella and Montrachet Salad, Wood-Grilled Oysters with Dill Butter, Kim's Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemony White Wine Sauce, Shaved Zucchini Parmesan Salad, or Spaghetti Squash with Clams Provençal Sauce. Satisfy your snack cravings with Better Cheddar Cheese Crisps, Devilish Deviled Eggs with Tuna, or Cheesy Pecan Cookies. And for dessert, try Pumpkin Pound Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Honeydew and Blackberry Granita, or Chocolate Pecan Truffles.

Perfect for both devoted Stella Style fans and new converts, Eating Stella Style will tempt you with tasty, flexible recipes that satisfy everyone!

Publishers Weekly

The host of the Food Network's Low Carb and Lovin' It turns his popular show into text, punctuated by many exclamation points. He has a lot to be excited about: in the introduction, Stella offers his own case history as encouragement, explaining how he lost 260 pounds and helped his wife and children trim down, too, by avoiding sugar, flour and other insulin elevators. The first chapters share tips on building a strong support system and eating until you're satisfied, reading labels and shopping the outer aisles of the supermarket. Most of these will be self-evident to anyone who's tried to diet before; what Stella brings to the equation is a folksy optimism and a Dad-like sense of humor. Building on the Atkins diet, Stella's plan emphasizes fresh whole foods, and most of the recipes are starchless versions of casual restaurant cuisine, like Chicken Fajita Salad, Chili-Rubbed Baked Salmon, and Lemon Meringue Pie. Stella acknowledges the importance of moderation and shows readers how to prepare the occasional sweet, plate of pancakes or cocktail. While neither the diet nor the food are innovative, this work will surely resonate with some readers. (Jan.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

The old adage of writing about what you know still holds true. In this case, Stella is a chef and also a successful dieter, having lost 260 pounds and kept it off; his family lost a combined total of 300 additional pounds. They did it with low-carbs and fresh foods. The emphasis of this book is staying away from processed foods, whatever their carb counts, and returning to the kitchen. The author outlines his plan and the difficulties with weight that led him and his entire family to it in a substantial introduction. This is followed by approximately 125 recipes ranging from appetizers to desserts, yes, low-carb (often using almond flour and sugar substitutes). Each recipe is accompanied by a sidebar detailing servings, prep time and cook time, and nutritional information. Ways to lower the fat content for each recipe are also provided for those trying to reduce calories as well as carbs. Overall, recommended for cookery collections where low-carb is still of interest.-Susan Hurst, Miami Univ. Libs, Oxford, OH Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction: Getting Started How to Get a Fresh Start Stella Style Breakfast Best Bets

Savories

Riviera Omelet Hot Ham and Cheese Egg Roll Asparagus and Cheese Soufflé

Rachel's Birthday Omelet Stella Style Baked Eggs Benedict Greek Frittata Southwestern Breakfast Bites

Sweets

Cinnamon Toast Pancakes Strawberries and Mascarpone Cream Crêpes Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins Coconut Macaroon Muffins

Christian's Banana Bread Muffins April's Recipe for Success

Satisfying Snacks

Curried Walnuts Boiled Spiced Edamame Fresh Raspberry Fruit Dip Herb Boursin Cheese Spread Turkey Divan Roll-Ups Devilish Deviled Eggs with Tuna Stella Style Goldfish Crackers Better Cheddar Cheese Crisps Cheesy Pecan Cookies

Starters

Jamaican Jerk Sea Scallop and Shrimp Brochettes Ham, Asparagus, and Boursin Pinwheels Buffalo Shrimp Cocktail Bueno Jalapeños Wood-Grilled Oysters with Dill Butter Chicken Pesto Skewers Bacon-Wrapped Teriyaki Scallops French-Style Mussels Clams Parmesan Melon and Prosciutto Bites

Condiments, Spices, and Dressings

Almond Flour

Dressings and Marinades

Basic Vinaigrette Wasabe Ginger Vinaigrette Basil Pesto BBQ Rub Herb Rub

Salsas and Sauces

Cool Cucumber Chipotle Chutney Easy Tzatziki Sauce Foolproof Hollandaise Sauce Low-Fat Hollandaise Sauce Mornay Sauce Dill Butter Quick and Easy Ketchup Summer Squash Salsa Totally Tartar Sauce Jenny's Recipe for Success

Salads and Soups

Liz's Fast Fiesta Salad Blackened Salmon Salad Niçoise Grilled Portabella and Montrachet Salad Grilled Rosemary-Ginger Pork Tenderloin and PeachSalad Iceberg Prairie Salad with Smoky Green Chile Ranch Dressing Stella Style Chef's Salad Chicken Fajita Salad Shaved Zucchini Parmesan Salad Jicama Slaw Cream of Asparagus Soup Mushroom Florentine Soup

Meats

Pork Souvlaki with Easy Tzatziki Sauce Jamaican BBQ Ribs Mojo Pork Roast Uncle Al's Sausage and Peppers Casserole Cuban Lettuce Wraps Crazy Egg Meatloaf Ernie's Greco-Roman Rib Eyes Boredom-Bashing Burger Ideas Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Ground Beef Stroganoff Herbed Filet Mignon with Red Wine Mushrooms Steph's Chuck Pot Roast Grilled Herb Lamb Chops Ginger Pan-Fried Pork Chops Herb-Roasted New York Strip Sirloin

Poultry

Kim's Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemony White Wine Sauce Family-Style Chicken Herb-Roasted Chicken Breasts Easy Cheesy Chili Chicken Turkey Fajita Wraps Gourmet Chicken Stir-Fry General Tso's Chicken Chicken Saltimbocca Curried Chicken Thighs Grilled Basil-Marinated Chicken Fish and Seafood Blackened Salmon (or Chicken Breast)

Chili-Rubbed Baked Salmon Roasted Pecan and Herb-Crusted Salmon Thai Scallop and Prawn Stir-Fry Monkfish Kebabs Fried Ipswich Clams Spaghetti Squash with Clams Provençal Sauce Baked Stuffed Shrimp Mornay Tilapia and Prawn Mousse Roulades Kristy's Recipe for Success

Vegetables

Green Beans Casserole Grilled Portabellas, Peppers, and Squash Roasted Vegetables Spinach, Roasted Peppers, and Artichoke Sauté

Summer Squash Sauté

Braised Texas Cabbage Wild Mushroom Brochettes Baked Zucchini Fries Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Vegetarian Entrées BBQ Baked Soybeans Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole Italian Marinated Vegetables Eggplant Rolatini Casserole Cauliflower Hash Browns

Beverages

Spiked Tea White Wine Sangria Frozen Margaritas Anthony's Berry Good Smoothies Fresh Fruit Slushees The Danny Cocktail Dinah's Recipe for Success

Desserts

Bites

Chocolate Pecan Truffles Rachel's Marvelous Macaroons Chocolate Almond Finger Cookies Baked Meringue Cookies Cinnamon Crisps

Slices

Pumpkin Pound Cake Breadless Bread Pudding Tiramisù for You Lemon Meringue Pie

Spoonfuls

Balsamic-Grilled Strawberries and Cream Fresh Berries and Sabayon Frozen Custard Ice Cream Panna Cotta and Cranberry Martinis Honeydew and Blackberry Granita

Index