31 Thursday Jan 2013
Posted in General
If I am short on time, I like Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred. It’s just 20 minutes of cardio and strength, and all you need is a mat and weights. Jilian also taps into the inner slacker in all of us by reminding us that walking up the stairs is not exercise, and that 400 pound people can do the exercises, so we have no excuse.
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30 Wednesday Jan 2013
Tags
meatless meal, meatless recipe, sweet potato chili, sweet potato chili recipe, sweet potato recipe, vegan chili, vegan chili recipe, vegan recipe, vegetarian chili, vegetarian chili recipe, vegetarian recipe
Ingredients:
Saute onions and garlic in olive oil for a minute or two, then add sweet potaotes, carrots, and bell pepper until onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium low, and add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine well.
Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally for 20-25 minutes, until flavors have mingled and vegetables are cooked
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30 Wednesday Jan 2013
Tags
broccoli and sun dried tomato soup, broccoli and sun dried tomato soup recipe, meatless meal, meatless recipe, soup recipe, sun dried tomato soup, sun dried tomato soup recipe, tomato soup, tomato soup recipe
INGREDIENTS
Combine broth, fat free half and half, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and cilantro, and heat on medium heat until boiling. Bring the heat down to a simmer and add the chopped broccoli, heating until the broccoli is warmed through. Spoon out into bowls and top with parmesan cheese, if you wish.
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30 Wednesday Jan 2013
Tags
grilled vegetarian kabob recipe, grilled vegetarian kabobs, kabob recipe, meatless meal, meatless recipe
INGREDIENTS
Drain additional liquid from the tofu by squeezing out the liquid, using cheese cloth. Mash tofu well and add oatmeal and all other ingredients except oil.
Form the mixture around 8 skewers.
Heat the griddle and place the kabobs carefully on the heating surface. Carefully turn to brown.
Serve with raw cut vegetables such as cucumber, onions, tomatoes, lemon wedges, etc.
Yield: 8 servings
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29 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
I always look forward to citrus season when the navel oranges ripen on the tree. I juice one large orange and half a banana, and add some ice in a blender for a quick pick me up. I also like a banana shake with nonfat milk, banana, some ice, about a tsp of ground flax seeds, and a tsp of peanut butter
I also like to add coconut water in smoothies to replace electrolytes
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29 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
Whenever I over eat, I spend a day just eating the following: pita bread, different types of hummus, and fruit. It’s simple, tasty, and I can get enough protein without eating any animal protein.
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28 Monday Jan 2013
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
My idea for goal setting is to pick one new goal every year. Goal setting that is unrealistic never leads to success.
So, what I try to do is choose one new goal every year. Last year, I switched out all of my light bulbs to the “green,” energy efficient varieties. This year, I am buying only organic chicken. I typically buy a whole, organic chicken and cook it up and use it in various recipes.
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28 Monday Jan 2013
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
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exercise with friends, friends and family helping with healthy goals, meal preparation with friends and family, tips to achieve goals
I always used to think that if you wanted to succeed in anything, the best thing to do was to take control of the situation and do everything on your own. I’m a pretty stubborn person sometimes and don’t ask for help. However, over the last year, I’ve learned that friends and family can really help you reach goals, including your health and lifestyle goals. Above is a picture of Christina and I. We supported each other through that crazy 5K run. Increasing physical activity can be more fun when you involve friends! 🙂
Here are some ways to give or receive support from friends and family:
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25 Friday Jan 2013
Posted in General
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I have been super cold these days. Ever since I changed all the flooring to all wood, I am extra chilly during the winters. However, I hate turning on the heater too much because it dries me up like a raisin and also puts a dent in my pocketbook. Here are some tips for keeping warm without turning on the heater:
Any other ideas?
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21 Monday Jan 2013
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
I don’t know about you, but I have been having a horrible time with dry skin for about a month. Even though it’s Southern California, I have had my heater on every single day and I’m drying myself out!!! My sister said she had a dry skin temporary cure. I tried it out and I wanted to share it with you. It involves exfoliation. I do exfoliate, but this trick did wonders.
First, buy a good exfoliator. My favorite has always been Kiehl’s Lavender Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub. When you are ready to jump in the shower, and not wet yet, use the exoliator. Once in the shower, repeat the process when your body is wet. It really did provide some temporary relief…for at least a few days. Give it a try! 🙂
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