Quotes from Jorge Cruise

You have to be a mindful eater. There has to be intention in what you do in your life if you're going to be happy and authentic. Food isn't supposed to be entertainment in the way that your kids, your work, and your relationship are.

The only secret to food combination is a balance of protein, carbs and fat - they all play a key role in our health.

A small pepperoni pizza on a tortilla is healthier than salmon teriyaki with rice and carrots.

Every pound of muscle burns approximately 50 calories every day, just doing nothing.

If you want to lose weight, whole-wheat bread, couscous, and quinoa are evil.

In our world, 80 to 90 percent of women's weight gain comes from overindulging in insulin-stimulating food. And it's not hardcore, straight-up, I-can-see you-in-the-face sugar. They're eating whole-wheat bread. They're eating ancient grains. They're eating black beans. That stuff is horrible.

I'm not against working out. It's just not effective for weight loss. I like strength training to tone and firm the body so you look tight. But working out just makes you hungrier.

I believe in the magic of preparation. You can make just about any foods taste wonderful by adding herbs and spices. Experiment with garlic, cilantro, basil and other fresh herbs on vegetables to make them taste great.

Remember that setbacks are only challenges in disguise. Look at them as lessons . . . don't waste time beating yourself up. Just get back on track and focus on what you want. It's up to you , and you will do it!

Not only does eating too much sugar lead to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay, it is also one of the biggest contributors to low energy and feelings of being overwhelmed—it has even been scientifically linked to depression.

Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it. —EDMUND BURKE

Remember that setbacks are only challenges in disguise. Look at them as lessons . . . don't waste time beating yourself up. Just gt back on track and focus on what you want. It's up to you, and you will do it!

To meet the demands and marketability of lowering fat in foods while maintaining flavorful options, food manufacturers got busy adding increasing levels of sugars in everything from spaghetti sauce to salad dressings. Labels and packages touted health claims because of low-fat ingredients, while completely forgetting to mention that the fat, that actually wasn't bad, had been replaced by an overload of Sugar Calories that cause weight gain.

minutes at 500 degrees, then topped with 8 cubes mozzarella cheese (12 SUGAR CALORIES, not 311 calories) Treat Up to 2 glasses red wine (29 SUGAR CALORIES, not 437 Calories) TOTAL 41 SUGAR CALORIES, not 1178 Calories Meal Planner: TUESDAY

Belly fat raises your risk for high blood cholesterol by 50 percent.

Stronger abdominal muscles will help you stand taller, creating a leaner appearance.

He is in possession of his life who is in possession of his story." —Carl Jung

There is always room for improvement, you know—it's the biggest room in the house." —Louise Heath Leber

Everything we've been taught about health, weight loss and aging is wrong.

The 3-hour Diet is absolutely safe - in fact it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle! Once you reach your goal weight, you just adjust the portion sizes slightly to maintain that optimal weight.