what to cook and how much exercise?

Question
4-16-03
 i am 23, 5'7 and weigh 160 lbs.. i am a full time student and employee. I work out 3 times a week for 1 1/2 hrs(belly dancing and weight lifting), but can't stay away from bread and eat a lot fast food (eat at home sometimes) because of my busy schedule. i don't gain or lose weight, maybe because of what i am eating. Now i'm trying to put aside time to cook at home, but i'm not sure what.
Q:  
  My question is what types of low calorie or healthy meals and snacks can i eat and if there's a website i could visit for weekly (healthy)meal recipes? how often should i eat? how long should i exercise? i don't want to lose a lot of weight i just want to tone and be healthy (take better care of my body).  Thanks 4 helping me out

Answer
These are two great cookbooks for someone with your needs.  You can purchase them directly on www.amazon.com.  

Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas : For People Who Say They Don't Have Time to Cook Healthy Meals
by Brenda J. Ponichtera

Quick & Healthy: More Help for People Who Say They Don't Have Time to Cook Healthy Meals
by Brenda J. Ponichtera

A few web sites you can check out include:
http://www.better-healthyrecipes.com/
http://www.foodfit.com/cooking/cooking.asp
http://www.lowfatweekly.com/

Just looking up "healthy" or "low fat recipes" on your search engine can help you out.  Start to print out recipes or swap with friends and start a notebook of your own healthy recipes.

On average you should exercise every day of the week for at least 30 minutes or at least 3-4 times per week. (Always check with your doctor first). It is best to eat 5-6 small meals per day so that you are eating well-balanced snacks and meals throughout the day.  Skipping meals is not a good idea!!  

If you are interested in more specific info on weight loss or on services such as personalized menus, you can check out my web site at: www.Nutrifocus.net.
Thanks,
Kim Tessmer, RD LD
www.Nutrifocus.net  

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