tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52706297068111225202024-03-04T21:01:02.767-07:00Fit, Healthy, and Slim foreverJ. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-66763382518173024792011-02-22T16:15:00.000-07:002011-02-22T16:15:15.864-07:00NEW SITE<div style="text-align: center;">This site has moved! See the new and improved EnjoyYOURHealthyLife website :</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">See you over there :)</div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-11728585527343209722011-02-16T14:39:00.001-07:002011-02-16T17:39:46.960-07:00Essential<div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">As many of you know, I love all things health, wellness, and nutrition. I finished my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Exercise Science and teach fitness classes. I am a HUGE proponent of anything that is good for the body, mind, and spirit.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br />
</span></span></span></span></div></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">As such, I have been using some incredible wellness products, and I want to share some of that info with my blog readers!!</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">So friends, I know you care about your health (obviously, right?! Why else would you be visiting?) and as such I want you to also know about the most incredible health and wellness products known to man. The exact same products that successful spas such as the <b>Bellagio, MGM, and Four Seasons</b> are using. These products come straight from the earth-from PLANTS (we love plants, right?!) Truly a gift of the earth without any side effects or crazy added synthetics. Without anything added. That is right. I know, fabulous, right?!</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">What is it?! They are <b>100% Certified PURE Therapeutic Grade essential oils</b>. </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="doterra oils logo_medium.jpeg" src="webkit-fake-url://9DFF7815-D284-43D2-9996-B873ABB7FFF0/doterra%20oils%20logo_medium.jpeg" /></div></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">What are essential oils you might ask? Essential oils come from parts of plants that are carefully extracted using very expensive equipment and strictly controlled temperatures, all done so with complete precision. Essential oils have medicinal, health, and therapeutic benefits. Many of the oils have powerful cleansing properties. Because of their <i>unique chemical structure</i>, essential oils can pass <b>directly through the skin</b> for immediate systemic response. Those oils that can be taken internally can cross the cell membrane and thus target viruses and bacteria that modern medicines and anti-biotics can NOT target (as they can't cross the cell membrane). </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">The oils I use are the only oils in the world that can be labelled 100% certified PURE therapeutic grade because of the purity and clarity of the oils--NO pesticides. NO residues. NO synthetics. NO fillers. NO artificial anything. NOTHING added. Only PURE 100% essential oil. (just like organic foods are really truly ONLY "organic" if the food says "Certified Organic" everything else could just be partly organic) The reason this is so, is because it is wayyyy more expensive to run the extra tests, find the best plants, and control the actual extraction methods. Each bottle is rigorously tested and <i>only</i> sold if it passes the 5 extra tests the company runs (as compared to any other essential oil company). </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
<div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><img alt="doterra-oils.jpg" src="webkit-fake-url://96C753A2-7957-4DE8-BA8F-1C32125E1AD7/doterra-oils.jpg" /></div></div></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Essential oils can be used for everything from scrapes and bruises to sore muscles to headaches to curing ulcers (NO joke- my husband's stomach ulcers, in fact!). These essential oils can be applied topically, diffused aromatically (killing germs, brightening mood, calming the senses, etc.), and some can be taken INTERNALLy! If you have ever used essential oils you probably know that internal use of oils is a no-no.....that is because those essential oil companies can not guarantee that there are no pesticides, synthetics, or other 'junk' added in (added in b/c it is cheaper and easier production).</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I use essential oils daily and have seen incredible things happen! The following are just a FEW of the things that have happened in my life because of using these oils:</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-My ache in my left ankle disappeared (I use the supplements the company makes with essential oils blend) </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-my burned finger's pain was immediately relieved and NO scarring appeared (Lavender)</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-I fall asleep faster and sleep more peacefully (Serenity blend)</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-my stomachaches I often get when I eat too much dairy are relieved (DigestZen blend)</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-my <i>skin is clearer and I look younger!! </i>(Melaleuca and Lavender)</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-my water is tastier now (1 drop each of Lemon, Lime, and Grapefuit oils)</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-my back aches (teaching over 3 fitness classes per week plus full-time work in a chair = achey back) </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"> disappeared (when I rub DeepBlue blend on it--used for muscle soreness)</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-my headaches and tension are gone (rubbing Pastense blend on my temples)</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-my sleepiness and lack of motivation is zapped (Peppermint rubbed on my neck and upper jaw)</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-I have lost a bit of weight and reduced cravings for foods I am not really hungry for (Slim and Sassy Blend)</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">-and like I mentioned earlier, my husband's ulcers are cured. </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Let me share with you a bit more about that experience....My husband started having pains in his abdomen at night. We were visiting my family and as my father is a doctor he did some tests, asked questions, etc. and then gave my husband some very strong medications. My husband's pain did go away/was subsided for several hours, but if he didn't take the medicine, the dull pain would return and he would be VERY uncomfortable. The rest of the trip was unfortunately much of the same....he'd be in pain, he'd take more meds, he'd be OK (but not great), and so on. We met my husband's mother at the airport when we got back to where we live and his mom had prepared 4 different essential oils for internal use for my husband. (She has a book that says what ailments can be treated with what oils). 34 HOURS later his pain was COMPLETELY gone. </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">My hope is that I can share these essential oils with you and you can see for <i>yourself</i> the quality, purity, and power of these essential oils that beat out ANY other essential oil and will change your life dramatically. (Anyone else hate popping pills out there and taking awful, expensive medicines that never work?!) </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I enjoy knowing that I only put the best, highest quality, 100% natural essential oils on and in my body. </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><img alt="50513_60387074313_3498759_n.jpg" src="webkit-fake-url://92DEE7C6-0842-4CBC-B2A6-E2BD117F1B7E/50513_60387074313_3498759_n.jpg" /></div></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">All that work at the gym and healthy eating is only <i>enhanced</i> with the use of these oils :) </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(you can always email me if you have questions: </span><a href="mailto:swissdancer@gmail.com" style="color: #114170;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">swissdancer@gmail.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">)</span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">p.p.s. in case you're really wondering about all those elite spas, the MGM, Four Seasons, Bellagio, and many many more spas all over the country are using these oils in their spas NOW.....<i>replacing</i> other (<b>non</b> CPTG) essential oils and products that have not come even close to matching these 100% CPTG essential oil's benefits, results, and sales. The spas know what is up.....do you??</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Anyone sick of taking synthetic meds, drugs, and other stuff that they can not even decipher on labels? I am all for doing, participating in, and creating the healthiest habits!</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Let's hear your comments and thoughts on this--</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">have a healthy day, friends!</div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-64351340774762580112011-02-15T16:18:00.002-07:002011-02-15T16:18:52.826-07:00the "unperfect" Valentine's<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3f1e63; font-family: Bentham;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<div class="post-header" style="color: #6d3da5; font-family: Bentham; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="color: #6d3da5; font-family: Bentham; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; width: 350px;"><div style="text-align: center;">I had it all planned perfectly. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My day would include lots of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">red</span>/<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">pink</span> foods.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">see my lunch below:</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">lots of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">pink</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">red</span>! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Baked sweet potato with ketchup</span>, spinach<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">salad with Raspberry Balsamic</span>all on a cute red plate!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> On with my plan:</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd surprise my husband with an amazing home-cooked meal he <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">loves.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">We'd enjoy the night.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Enter in my HUGE mistake. I set the oven at the wrong heat.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I got busy doing other things.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I was not paying attention to the oven AT ALL.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">AHHHHH burnt to a <b>CRISP</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">this one wasn't TOO bad....</td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlYATu7N3iyKZFA-eqfMJt9fRw_gXQcpEnjlOhhFkMusXdM-QuuQFiGsKt8xCDsB9_R22cUCL976Ndkurbj_UX3T0CwSYQJF8dzLc9ZP1GmZIZJ4tceH98piI1S2_Lo_F9ZR9YqhHmhMj/s1600/IMG_0224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #ff4eab; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlYATu7N3iyKZFA-eqfMJt9fRw_gXQcpEnjlOhhFkMusXdM-QuuQFiGsKt8xCDsB9_R22cUCL976Ndkurbj_UX3T0CwSYQJF8dzLc9ZP1GmZIZJ4tceH98piI1S2_Lo_F9ZR9YqhHmhMj/s320/IMG_0224.JPG" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; position: relative;" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> DO you even know what the dinner was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><i>S</i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">UPPOSED</span></i>to be?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Homemade <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HEART</span> pizzas. That is what.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bless my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">heart</span> (haha no pun intended), for<i>INTENDING to make it from the heart,</i> right?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">actually, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">bless my husband's heart</span>. He still ate it and ENJOYED it.<br />
(some small scraping ensued to rid part of his pizza of <b>black</b>charred stuff. Weird, how that got there</span>?!)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Anyone else have an "unperfect" <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Valentine's day??</span></span><br />
by the way-my husband and I thought it was still delicious, semi-edible,<br />
and had a fabulous evening together, thank you :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-50355513203431813962011-02-14T10:39:00.000-07:002011-02-14T10:39:16.849-07:00Valentine's<div style="text-align: center;">Like I mentioned, I am a complete <a href="http://fithealthyandslim.blogspot.com/2011/02/breakfast.html">OFB addict</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Proof?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PINK and RED</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YUMM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">RED Raspberry JAM in my oatmeal in honor<br />
of VALENTINE'S DAY</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">What foods are you going to make/eat today that are red or pink?!</div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-79966316020684861082011-02-09T18:03:00.000-07:002011-02-09T18:03:45.565-07:00Breakfast<div style="text-align: center;">Anyone else a complete <b>OFB (Oatmeal For Breakfast) </b>addict?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hi. My name is Annette. And I am OFB.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">yummmmy oatmeal</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I adore oatmeal for breakfast!<br />
In this certain bowl of oats:<br />
-1/2 cup old-fashioned oats<br />
-1 cup water<br />
-1/2 cup light vanilla soy milk<br />
-1 Tb almond butter<br />
-pinch of nutmeg<br />
-1 Tb granola (on top)<br />
-crumbles of a black bean brownie<br />
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What are YOUR favorite combos for an oatmeal bowl?<br />
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<b><i>Oat Facts:</i></b><br />
<b><i>1. oats contain soluble fiber-this fiber dissolves in water/binds with water that gives a feeling of fullness</i></b><br />
<b><i>2. soluble fiber has been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers</i></b><br />
<b><i>3. oats are inexpensive, versatile, and delicious</i></b><br />
<b><i>4. oats can be used for breakfast, in cookies, as a bread crumb alternative to casseroles, in muffin mixes, an addition to protein shakes or smoothies, and eaten raw with milk</i></b><br />
<b><i>5. because of the fiber and protein naturally found in oats, oatmeal for breakfast is the perfect break-your-fast (get it?!) meal. It is also a perfect post-workout meal because of the carbs:protein ratio</i></b><br />
<b><i>6. Oats are portable, drinkable, easy to use, and economical</i></b><br />
<b><i>7. try to avoid the oats in a box--there is a lot of added sugar, chemicals, and additives your bodies don't need</i></b><br />
<b><i>8. old-fahioned oats are unprocessed and allow for a slower digestion and release of sugar into the bloodstream....allowing that feeling of fullness to last! No mid-morning snack needed.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1125105703"></span><span id="goog_1125105704"></span></div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-34555420527318020902011-02-05T15:50:00.000-07:002011-02-05T15:50:30.294-07:00Weekend Eats<div style="text-align: center;">Does anyone else tend to eat a tad differently during the week? </div><div style="text-align: center;">I sometimes do.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I do, I tend to eat more sweets and less vegetables. Weird, I know!</div><div style="text-align: center;">But, I eat REALLy healthy during the week- so it sort of balances each other out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sort of.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Some recent weekend <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(split between 2 weekends)</span> eats:</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best Salad (with chicken and black beans and whole wheat tortilla)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">home made hot cocoa- Deeeelish!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">homemade turkey/cheese/spinach panini with a spinach salad (cottage cheese and almonds atop)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snickerdoodle, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate Frozen yogurt with a black bean brownie and toffee<br />
I. was. in. heaven.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">you can go ahead and be jealous.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Now can you see why my husband puts up with me during that special time during the month?<br />
He gets to partake of the goodness also!!<br />
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Enjoy your weekend friends!</span></td></tr>
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</div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-89664438943548335152011-01-30T21:51:00.000-07:002011-01-30T21:51:05.571-07:00Viewpoint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a few pictures I have taken with my brand new camera lately...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How grateful I am for this earth and the beauty we have ALL around us</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spend some time in nature today and you just might have a totally</div><div style="text-align: center;">new VIEWPOINT on your life</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We live in a beautiful, majestic world, my friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is refreshing just walking in the woods </div><div style="text-align: center;">or seeing the mountains when I step out of work</div><div style="text-align: center;">or running along a snowy trail</div><div style="text-align: center;">or sloshing through the huge puddles</div><div style="text-align: center;">or freeezing my bumm off getting to the gym.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(okay that is a bit of a stretch as far as beauty goes)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">All I am saying is step out, and view this world from a different eye tomorrow,</div><div style="text-align: center;">you just might surprise yourself!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-39038546951999463782011-01-27T15:15:00.000-07:002011-01-27T15:15:51.755-07:00my secret love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dwlEAekCuCALd62Kei7VBO9YQNVBMFvl3oPIkW2b66keTYN4yZcIfSiibe7F5gML7ljyUDCQ9S18yE4whrf31FoxQNphYxj-ivD_OYAe6TuFJdZb11T2ylfx8wy26KGpXRoI7bI5zaU/s1600/IMG_0103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dwlEAekCuCALd62Kei7VBO9YQNVBMFvl3oPIkW2b66keTYN4yZcIfSiibe7F5gML7ljyUDCQ9S18yE4whrf31FoxQNphYxj-ivD_OYAe6TuFJdZb11T2ylfx8wy26KGpXRoI7bI5zaU/s320/IMG_0103.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">is Frozen Yogurt. Ice Cream. Caramel. Almonds. More Caramel. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't tell my husband ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I ate this glorious dessert 2 weeks ago with the husband celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday. It was AH-mazing and made me fall in love all over again with the above foods (minus the banana. ick!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Luckily these foods don't show up often in my diet as I usually eat nutritious foods, or ELSE my husband would think something was competing for his love.....wink wink <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(I do eat nutritious nuts often though-they were just included because they were atop the dessert)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-3519913182330734372011-01-22T22:20:00.000-07:002011-01-22T22:20:33.383-07:00Mantras<div style="text-align: center;">I have a lot of exercise mantras that keep me going and help me stay motivated. Want to hear some of them?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">"You're stronger than you think you are"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Only ___ minutes left" (and then I say it again and again until I finish</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Think about how good you'll feel after you're done" (to get my butt to the gym)</div><div style="text-align: center;">"If she can run that fast than so I can I!"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"It is only 10 hours out of the whole week!" <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*in reference to going to the gym and being physically active</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">"fuel your body right and it will carry you further"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Just one more Lady Gaga song...." :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Push through it"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"You get to have breakfast after you finish....." <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*I love my oatmeal in da mornin'!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to hear yours! What are some motivational things YOU tell yourself as you sweat it out at the gym, in the yoga studio, or on the sidewalk? </div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-41477697045377741512010-12-11T17:01:00.000-07:002010-12-11T17:01:34.974-07:00Essential<div style="text-align: center;">What are your health ESSENTIALs?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">homemade butternut squash soup- a MUST have</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Here are my must haves:</div><div style="text-align: center;">-cardio DAILY (Zumba, stairs, aerobics, running, swimming, elliptical, etc.)</div><div style="text-align: center;">-weight training at least 2 x /week (usually closer to 4 x) </div><div style="text-align: center;">-essential oils (COMPLETE PURE grade therapeutic oils) DAILY --seriously changed the way my face/skin, hair look, and healing processes go. let me know if you want more info</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIlOnuJ0EFazV3GrB4ekxrVOQ7mR_dZOvzeevPNOyD4S_Z07N62NuxMZQSbxbp-zKdpxgJC75R0CIRqBVlwa53alCqiIQTBbHp32tPhUADoYxfR2SZPcQZ16AFnJEYTJ7WC8XZ4lpCdQ/s1600/DSCI0006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIlOnuJ0EFazV3GrB4ekxrVOQ7mR_dZOvzeevPNOyD4S_Z07N62NuxMZQSbxbp-zKdpxgJC75R0CIRqBVlwa53alCqiIQTBbHp32tPhUADoYxfR2SZPcQZ16AFnJEYTJ7WC8XZ4lpCdQ/s200/DSCI0006.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">-intimacy with the husband daily</div><div style="text-align: center;">-whole foods DAILY: soups, salads, sweet potatoes, otameal</div><div style="text-align: center;">-LOTS of water all day</div><div style="text-align: center;">-piece of chocolate a week (at least)</div><div style="text-align: center;">-an apple or orange at lunch</div><div style="text-align: center;">-8-10 hours sleep PER night</div><div style="text-align: center;">-spiritual meditation, prayer, scripture reading daily</div><div style="text-align: center;">-church weekly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_YN4aifoLwawKzmnd2P2tGFdrV9cqU9OZydr0fnY3Iws45RHQwIr775IY-v039gcQO4wp87jjxSoatuFZ-ayYK4loQZtx2aWyDmGbTiH-69-PuXpjeCyB11A9kjRa0TZ3rDCNWHevum0/s1600/DSCI0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_YN4aifoLwawKzmnd2P2tGFdrV9cqU9OZydr0fnY3Iws45RHQwIr775IY-v039gcQO4wp87jjxSoatuFZ-ayYK4loQZtx2aWyDmGbTiH-69-PuXpjeCyB11A9kjRa0TZ3rDCNWHevum0/s200/DSCI0007.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">-journal writing, facebooking and planner organizing 2 x /week</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">What is YOUR list? I want to hear it! If you have questions about any of these items, let me know!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Happy HOLIDAYS!</span></div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-16921876802793996372010-11-06T17:21:00.000-06:002010-11-06T17:21:16.538-06:00Mexican HEALTH-ified<div style="text-align: center;">Do you love Mexican food? I do IF: it comes from Cafe Rio, is homemade, has lots of flavor, is not full of too-much cheese/sour cream, or is a bit spicy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband LOVES Mexican so naturally we eat it often (more often than I ever did before we were married anyway). So I am always on a quest to make it tasty AND healthy!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the MIX, you ask? Here it is:</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Black Beans</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Fat Free Refried Beans</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Salsa</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Canned Chicken</div><div style="text-align: center;">*garlic</div><div style="text-align: center;">*peppers and onions</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Taco and Cumin seasoning</div><div style="text-align: center;">(cook the above over a stove for about 10 mins)</div><div style="text-align: center;">after, add:</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Lettuce</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Light Sour Cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">*dash of Cheddar Cheese (my husband had a bowlfull on his...he adores cheese. Me, not so much)</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Whole wheat tortilla</div><div style="text-align: center;">Roll it all up and CHOW down, friends!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span></span>Go ahead and try it, you will LOVE it. Find yourself craving it, probably. Happy Cookin friends! What are SOME ways you make Mexican a bit more health-ified?</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-36337176109244218662010-11-01T13:04:00.000-06:002010-11-01T13:04:58.182-06:00a delicious friday night meal<div style="text-align: center;">I was home alone while the hubby was at work.... so what did I have for dinner?! I bet you want to know! Here it is: </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> IN the mix: </div><div style="text-align: center;">whole wheat English muffin, 2 eggwhites, some lettuce, 1 light laughing cow cheese (blue cheese flavor), one shake of spices, and an apple and <a href="http://fithealthyandslim.blogspot.com/2010/10/are-you-drinking-enough-water.html">WATER</a> on the side. Get in my belly!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Now, go and make it yourself- it is delish and healthy (protein, good carbs, some flavor, fiber, and a bit of healthy fat). ENJOY! But try not to lick your fingers at the end...</div>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-44484961956391403862010-10-27T13:58:00.000-06:002010-10-27T13:58:17.387-06:00Are you drinking enough water?!Because I sure am! My poor husband has to sit in either the middle or window seat when we travel on planes because of my constant trips to the restroom on the plane!<br />
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I drink at least 2 full Nalgene bottles in the first half of the day (that's 48 ounces). Plus I drink around 8 ounces at each meal, and around 4 ounces in between meals. I need to stop drinking water by about 8 p.m. if I don't want to make 6 trips to the restroom during the night. (Once on our honeymoon we ate dinner so late that I had to use the restroom at least 6 times during the night. I have THE smallest bladder in the world!)\<br />
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The reason I bring this up is that water is a great way to keep the headaches at bay, hunger in place, and to lose the attitude. Seriously, drink more water today and you'll be a bit happier, have less headaches, and be less prone to reach for some candy at 3 p.m. Most people confuse thirst for hunger. Have you done that today? If so, try again next time. When you think you're hungry, try drinking around 4 ounces of water and see if you're still hungry.....<br />
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To spice up your water, add lemon, lime, a small packet of crystal light, or ice cubes. These are all delicious ways if you don't love the taste of water. I love my water slightly cold (not too cold, though), so I let some ice cubes sit in the Nalgene for a few minutes and then slurp it on up! Enjoy your watery day--and don't be surprised if you visit the restroom a few times between now and dinner....take it as a good sign when your urine is almost see through. Dark yellow is a bad sign (you're dehydrated!) So drink on up to good health today! :)J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-3294260348021862142010-10-15T12:53:00.000-06:002010-10-15T12:53:00.989-06:00BodyPump is COMING!That is right, BodyPump is coming to 24 Hr Fitness where I work, which means I will be teaching BodyPump starting mid-November! BodyPump is hardcore and WAY fun and a REALLY really good workout- get ready to sweat buckets!---WHO is excited about this?! Let's hear it..... :)<br />
Have a lovely Friday!<br />
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Of interest:<br />
<a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Quiz-Metabolism-11430437">a quiz on HOW well you know your metabolism (Fitsugar.com)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20307137,00.html">30 small tricks on how to BOOST your metabolism (health.com)</a><br />
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Enjoy!J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-45345023227392120012010-10-06T17:56:00.000-06:002010-10-06T17:56:27.294-06:00updatesIn conjunction with the last post, I wanted to show some pics of my new favorite obsession....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">love my spaghetti squash--and so does my husband!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">get in my stomach!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hello vegetables!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Yah, I thought so....I bet you're running off to the Farmer's Market to go get yourself some :) See earlier post on how to prepare- it is super easy!<br />
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Another update: I did get the job at 24 Hr Fitness, and now I know which classes I am teaching.... I will teach Body Pump and sub for other classes including Pilates, PiYo, Zumba, S.E.T., and Lift. SO excited about this! I am taking the Body Pump training this weekend (way stoked) and will be all set to teach it, stat! Hope you're having yourself a lovely, healthy day!J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-18853035974579842092010-09-29T11:48:00.000-06:002010-09-29T11:48:17.155-06:00new fav obsessionis....... Spaghetti Squash!!! I read about it on another blog and decided that at the farmer's market we'd buy one and try it out. DELISH. I immediately fell in love with this awesome vegetable. When you pull out the insides after baking the veggie, the strands look like spaghetti. SO fun!<br />
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We made a seafood mushroom dish and paired it with the delish spaghetti squash- Yum!<br />
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It is super easy to eat.<br />
-cut the spaghetti squash lengthwise<br />
-scoop out the seeds and center portion<br />
-place the two halves face down in a baking dish/pan with a bit of Pam spray/water<br />
-bake for about 30 mins on 350<br />
-Scoop out the strands and you have got yourself a delish veggie<br />
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Some ideas to use it in are: in place of actual spaghetti noodles, other noodles, and to use to top off salads.<br />
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ENJOY!J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-72847708498150345142010-09-24T13:15:00.000-06:002010-09-24T13:15:51.237-06:00doterraEver heard of essential oils? I sure have. They can do amazing things for your body, health, face, skin, hair, and pretty much all of you, because we're made up of cells. Essential oils are extracted from plants and can be used topically, in capsule form, or ingested via placing drops in water. I have been using these oils for muscle pain, skin, tiredness, etc. and they're amazing.<br />
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So last night my husband and I went to a meeting (a REALLY long one at that!) on essential oils by a company called doterra. Really fascinating stuff. I am excited to learn more- and hopefully have some more at our fingertips soon. Stay tuned for more- but if you're dying to know more, go to http://doterra.com/<br />
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Have a safe, healthy weekend!J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-72586879672273263812010-09-18T13:53:00.000-06:002010-09-18T13:53:40.133-06:00a healthy lunchJust wanted to post a pic of a healthy lunch option:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">notice the delish cucumbers from our garden!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The lunch was yummy, filling, and healthy! Just top a whole wheat toasted bagel thin with reduced fat cream cheese, turkey slices, and spinach. Load the plate up with some cukes, chug some water, and you got yourself somethin' quite delish! Enjoy :)J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-83302892270000322492010-09-17T12:56:00.000-06:002010-09-17T12:56:26.044-06:00Zumba loveZumba is one of the most fantastic workouts because it combines latin music, fun dance moves, a great cardio workout, belly-dancing moves, and easy-to-follow steps. In a Zumba workout, you are encouraged to listen to the music and just dance! Forget about life, stresses, self-esteem, problems at work, your kid's attitude issues, etc, and just DANCE! The mantra for Zumba goers is : Ditch the workout, Join the PARTY! <br />
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I challenge you to do just that. Ditch YOUR workout and come join the PARTY at a Zumba class near you! Leave a comment and tell us how it went?? What did you love about it??<br />
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Enjoy the ZUMBA glow as you dance the time away :)<br />
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(go to zumba.com for any more information)J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-72183081822761132010-09-13T11:21:00.000-06:002010-09-13T11:21:20.056-06:00if you want more energy, burn some offWho doesn't want more energy? I sure do! The secret, you ask? Make your workouts a priority in your day and you'll have even more energy. It is a weird paradox, but completely true (both psychologically and physically). If you have doubts, I challenge you to try it. Go for a morning run, pop in an exercise DVD, or strike some Yoga poses. Promise you'll feel better during and after your workout!<br />
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And the diet/fitness industry keeps saying there is a 'magical pill'.....want to know what the REAL 'magical pill' is? Here is the answer: daily workouts and proper nutrition. <br />
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If you have personal questions, leave a comment and I'll get back to you via a post on the blog. (yes, your comment could become a cool post as an answer!) Enjoy your workout today and tomorrow and see the changes in your body and energy level stat!J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-15301466385673198902010-09-11T11:51:00.000-06:002010-09-11T11:51:58.349-06:00green lean machineJust wanted to post about an incredible concoction called the green, lean, machine. This is the. best. drink. EVER. <br />
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What is it you ask?<br />
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-handful of spinach (or two)<br />
-4 ice cubes<br />
-1/2-1 scoop protein powder<br />
-1/4 cup water<br />
-dash of fruit/veggie juice<br />
(blend it all in a blender on high for 1-2 mins) <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it may not look pretty but it sure is TASTY</td></tr>
</tbody></table>It is so cold, so frothy, and so good for muscle building an repair after a fabulous workout. Remember to get in some good protein and carbs after a hard workout, it'll help build those muscle fibers you just broke down (during the workout) and build stronger ones to replace it. Hello fat-burning machine! That's right, get some muscle-building workouts in and you'll turn your metabolism up a MAJOR notch. Look for more to come on the topic.... as for me, I'm going to enjoy a great Saturday with the husband.J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-27349439424554871602010-09-08T19:49:00.000-06:002010-09-08T19:49:02.706-06:00A delightful place for a [healthy] mealWhere to go when the hunger hits?! Try a place with soups, sandwiches, and salads all boasting fiber, whole grains, veggies, fruits, lean protein, and light dairy. The best in my area, you ask???<br />
JASON'S DELI.<br />
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This place is DELISH. It serves up a mean sandwich, incredible soups, and a VERY delectable salad bar. The bar includes boiled (peeled) eggs, assortments of veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, oh my!), fruit salad, cottage cheese, whole grain crackers, nuts, dried fruit, hummus, and mUCH much MUCH more. Not to mention the sandwiches can come on whole-grain bread with tons of veggies and lean meats to top it off. Go ahead and indulge in an incredible, healthy, and beautiful (it can be colorful and very pretty!) meal! <span style="font-size: x-small;">By the way, you can get soft-serve at the end of the meal for free, too! Just fill a small cone up and enjoy the sweet and smooth flavah! :)</span>J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-21185063880530329362010-09-06T20:40:00.000-06:002010-09-06T20:40:42.499-06:00I got it!I got the job at 24 Hour Fitness Club! I am SO excited to begin teaching there. However, I have NO idea what and when I'll be teaching.... STay tuned for those pieces of info (I bet you're on the edge of your seat, cause I sure am!) :) <br />
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On another note, have you ever noticed how exercising in the morning makes your day go THAT much better?? If not, I challenge you to get up tomorrow and throw on some fitness clothes and DO something. Take a walk, go for a jog, do a fitness DVD, strike some Yoga poses. ANYthing. Promise, it'll make your day go THAT much better! ENjoy your morning workout, because I sure will! J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270629706811122520.post-67180823501704903872010-09-01T17:17:00.000-06:002010-09-01T17:17:32.774-06:00Welcome to a blog about fitness, health, nutrition, and staying slim!How exciting that you happened upon this blog! I am dedicated to sharing tips, ideas, workouts, and recipes to help YOU stay (or get) fit, healthy, and slim for FOREVER! Yep, that is right. This will stick because these tips and ideas come from research, science, and my personal experience.<br />
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A bit of background: I have a B.S. in Exercise Science and Nutritional Science (my minor). I am currently working on my M.S. in Exercise Science (emphasis in Health Promotion) and will graduate in December 2010. I am a dancer, runner, avid exerciser, Pilates lover, Zumba instructor, swimmer, a University fitness class instructor, and health promoter. I also love my husband, spinach in everything and anything (say YES to green drinks!), almond butter, the stair stepper, weight training classes, sunny days, crunchy and crisp apples, cuddling, and carrots. I have competed in 2 full marathons, 2 half-marathons, and 1 sprint Triathlon. I look forward to doing more Triathlons and other races. <br />
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Well, if you have any questions, leave a comment and I will answer them. As for now, go take a walk, enjoy a short nap, do some pushups, pop in an exercise DVD, or crunch on some baby carrots. Take care of your health TODAY and it will be yours forever! I'm off to do some Zumba!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me (on the left) and my sister after completing the St. George Marathon, Oct. 2009</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Annette P~J. and A. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420234652067705600noreply@blogger.com1