Ok, so you think you can't have fun while getting some exercise..check out this video. I'm totally going to learn this..look for future video of me!!! Let's see who can remember this dance and has the guts to post it, I know I do!!!
http://youtu.be/5L1tr0PIx20
Friday, April 29, 2011
Today's Thought and a Recipe
Thought:
When choosing an activity do you immediately choose anything that involves sitting on the couch? Though I highly believe that couch time and relaxing is vital, I also believe that getting up and moving around is just as vital. Take the dogs on a nice long walk, go bowling, play tag with your kids, kick a soccer ball with a friend, go hit some golf balls, or possibly just go hit the gym for 30 minutes. I mean..WOW, they even have video games that encourage movement and activity. Make a conscience effort to move around through out the day. If you sit at a desk all day..do some squats in the bathroom, full time Mom..take the kids to the Zoo. Whatever your lifestyle is..I believe you will always have time to keep your body active. Did you know that 10 minutes of walking a day can improve you immune system by up to 17%? Who says only the kids get to play...so get up, move around and make it fun..it'll be good for your health and your heart!!
Recipe: GET OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN!!!!!!!!!!!
When choosing an activity do you immediately choose anything that involves sitting on the couch? Though I highly believe that couch time and relaxing is vital, I also believe that getting up and moving around is just as vital. Take the dogs on a nice long walk, go bowling, play tag with your kids, kick a soccer ball with a friend, go hit some golf balls, or possibly just go hit the gym for 30 minutes. I mean..WOW, they even have video games that encourage movement and activity. Make a conscience effort to move around through out the day. If you sit at a desk all day..do some squats in the bathroom, full time Mom..take the kids to the Zoo. Whatever your lifestyle is..I believe you will always have time to keep your body active. Did you know that 10 minutes of walking a day can improve you immune system by up to 17%? Who says only the kids get to play...so get up, move around and make it fun..it'll be good for your health and your heart!!
Recipe: GET OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
COMFORT FOOD AT ITS FINEST!!!
~ Grandma's Homemade Chicken Soup ~
4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Bag of carrots (peeled, cleaned & cut..about 8 carrots)
1 Bag of Celery (cleaned &chopped)
1 Bag of Parsnips, (peeled and chopped)
1 Lg Sweet Onion (peeled and quartered)
1 Cup of Fresh Dill (chopped..no stems)
About 3-4 Cubes of Knorr Chicken Bouillon
1 Container of Chicken Stock
1 Box of Matza Ball Mix (optional)
Some cooked thin noodles (optional)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Fill large pot with chicken stock (add water if you need more liquid), Heat to med high then add raw chicken. When chicken is white, add everything except bouillon cubes. Add bouillon, salt & pepper as needed to taste. Lower heat to simmer and cover. If you want Matza Balls, just follow instructions on box. Soup should take at least 2 hrs. but gets better tasting after each day...ENJOY!!!
Today's Thought and a Recipe
THOUGHT:
I dare all of you to try something that might be foreign to you: Before the world starts..before you have to wake and feed the kids, your spouse, your animals and yourself...go get alone and get quiet. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, go find a quiet spot and chill out. Don't watch the news, don't check your cell phone for calls and my goodness, Facebook is not going anywhere! What you focus on in the beginning of your day will set the course for the rest of it. Think about all the good things in your life (and if you live in America, you have thousands), think about future vacations, think about the day when you'll be financially free and can be a blessing to other people or just grab your favorite book and enjoy. I promise you that when you start the day right, you will feel lighter, less stressed and more prepared for your day.
Don't believe me...try it, I dare you!!!
RECIPE: Leftover Pizza
Anytime I can't figure out what to make for dinner, (or I kinda don't feel like cooking a big meal), I take leftovers...throw them on top of thin whole wheat wraps and shove them into the oven on 425 for about 10-15 minutes. This week, I had crazy veggies from all my Kabobs, so I made the family Thai Chicken Pizza.
I used the Hoisin Sauce as a base, threw all the cooked chicken and veggies on top..cooked it up and chowed down...it was awesome..ENJOY!!!!
I dare all of you to try something that might be foreign to you: Before the world starts..before you have to wake and feed the kids, your spouse, your animals and yourself...go get alone and get quiet. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, go find a quiet spot and chill out. Don't watch the news, don't check your cell phone for calls and my goodness, Facebook is not going anywhere! What you focus on in the beginning of your day will set the course for the rest of it. Think about all the good things in your life (and if you live in America, you have thousands), think about future vacations, think about the day when you'll be financially free and can be a blessing to other people or just grab your favorite book and enjoy. I promise you that when you start the day right, you will feel lighter, less stressed and more prepared for your day.
Don't believe me...try it, I dare you!!!
RECIPE: Leftover Pizza
Anytime I can't figure out what to make for dinner, (or I kinda don't feel like cooking a big meal), I take leftovers...throw them on top of thin whole wheat wraps and shove them into the oven on 425 for about 10-15 minutes. This week, I had crazy veggies from all my Kabobs, so I made the family Thai Chicken Pizza.
I used the Hoisin Sauce as a base, threw all the cooked chicken and veggies on top..cooked it up and chowed down...it was awesome..ENJOY!!!!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
DON'T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!!!
Most people know that laughing is actually good for your health. There is medical proof that laughing and enjoying friends and family can actually lower your blood pressure and increase joy. So, this week..go grab some loved ones and have a ball. Get out of the house, enjoy some good food, good laughs and enjoy your life..you only get one!
Today's Thought and a Recipe
Thought:
When is the last time you stopped your busy life to call an old friend or family member? Today, I challenge you to call someone and tell them; "You were on my mind". Sometimes I get so caught up in my own world that I tend to forget that we are not here to just serve ourselves but others as well. Someone today needs to know that they are loved...who is your someone??
Recipe: Hawaiian Shrimp Kabobs (soooo good)
1-2 lbs of uncooked shrimp (deveined)
4 Bell Peppers (any color) cleaned and cut
2 Red Onions (cut into small chunks)
Cherry Tomatoes
Fresh Pineapple (cubed)
Fresh Squash or Zucchini (cubed)
Your favorite Hawaiian Marinade
Your favorite rice (I used a Whole Wheat Pilaf)
2 tblspn Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6-8 wooden skewers (soak in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning)
Marinate everything in a big bowl for at least a 1/2 hr. Heat grill or grill pan to med-med high. Skewer as many as your mix will fit. I use at least 3 shrimp per skewer. Grill for about 3 minutes each side or just until shrimp turns pink. Place over your favorite rice. I had leftovers, so I just threw the rest of the mixture in a pan with some olive oil, cooked until shrimp was pink and threw it all on top of rice and it was so awesome...ENJOY!!!!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Today's Thought and a Recipe
Thought:
Are you waiting for an answer today? Have you been waiting a while and feel like giving up in the process? Did you know that Patience undergirds and sustains Faith until the result manifests?
Today, if you're in the waiting room and feel like hitting the road...press in a little longer. Try and picture the answer in your head and see yourself already with the answer. Don't give up, it usually feels the worst right before the miracle happens..so hang on!
RECIPE: Thai Chicken Wraps (this one ROCKS)
Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts
Hoisin Sauce
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Toasted Sesame Oil
Sesame Seeds
Sliced Red Pepper
Sliced Carrots
Sliced Cucumbers
Diced Scallions
Iceberg or Bib lettuce
Your favorite Asian dipping sauces
Marinate Chicken Breasts in Hoisin sauce for at least 1/2 hours. Heat pan on medium, add small amount of oil, grill for about 6 min. each side or until chicken doesn't spring back to the the touch and clear juice comes out. Turn off heat..lightly drizzle a small amount of toasted sesame seed oil over chicken and then sprinkle some sesame seeds over them.
Set all sides on separate plate. Slice chicken, add sides and chow down. It's so good..ENJOY!
Are you waiting for an answer today? Have you been waiting a while and feel like giving up in the process? Did you know that Patience undergirds and sustains Faith until the result manifests?
Today, if you're in the waiting room and feel like hitting the road...press in a little longer. Try and picture the answer in your head and see yourself already with the answer. Don't give up, it usually feels the worst right before the miracle happens..so hang on!
RECIPE: Thai Chicken Wraps (this one ROCKS)
Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts
Hoisin Sauce
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Toasted Sesame Oil
Sesame Seeds
Sliced Red Pepper
Sliced Carrots
Sliced Cucumbers
Diced Scallions
Iceberg or Bib lettuce
Your favorite Asian dipping sauces
Marinate Chicken Breasts in Hoisin sauce for at least 1/2 hours. Heat pan on medium, add small amount of oil, grill for about 6 min. each side or until chicken doesn't spring back to the the touch and clear juice comes out. Turn off heat..lightly drizzle a small amount of toasted sesame seed oil over chicken and then sprinkle some sesame seeds over them.
Set all sides on separate plate. Slice chicken, add sides and chow down. It's so good..ENJOY!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Today's Thoughts and a Recipe
THOUGHT:
When's the last time you dreamed a little? I mean really sat down and thought about all the places you would love to go and the goals you would love to accomplish? Today, take 10 minutes and dream.
Just Remember.. "Where there is no vision, the people perish"
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup nonfat powdered milk
1/2 cup of toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup of whole-wheat pastry flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup of raw seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)
1/2 cup of dried cherries
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup of dried apricots
1/2 cup of raw nuts (almonds or walnuts)
1/3 cup of Agave Nectar
3 egg whites
Preheat oven to 350 and coat 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
Place all ingredients minus the Agave and egg whites into a food processor. Pulse until everything is incorporated. Add Agave and egg whites, pulse again until thick paste forms. Spread evenly onto baking dish and bake for 20 min. Cool, cut into squares and ENJOY!!
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