Quick Breakfast Taco: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5482
Green Salad with Asparagus & Peas: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/7341
Greek Revival Salad: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/6535
Mustard-Maple Pork Tenderloin: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/4795
Indonesian Tofu Satés: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/6962
Roasted Grapes: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5027
Banana-Berry Smoothie ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/6146
Roasted Apple Butter ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/ 4300
Fragrant Chickpea Stew ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5345
Papaya-Avocado Salad ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/4863
Fennel, Watercress & Red Onion Salad ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/6050
Roasted Vegetable & Feta Sandwiches ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/4374
Leek Pie (Prasopita) ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5560
Beet Bliss ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/496
Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5748
Pineapple-Coconut Frappe ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5054
Hey McKinley!
The next challenge is….”The Biggest IMPROVER” challenge. I received some requests to have a Biggest Loser contest, but I wanted the challenge to appeal to as many of you as possible. So, instead of just focusing on “weight loss”, there will be a “strength” and a “cardio” category as well. There will be 3 winners, one for each category. The person who has made the Biggest Improvement based on percentage will win and $40 gift card to their choice of grocery store or restaurant!
This is how it will work:
1. Choose from one or more of the categories below what you want to improve on
2. On day 1 of the challenge you will need to email me your name, what you’re choosing to improve on and your current weight, 10 rep max, 1 mile time or 10 lap time. Here are three examples:
Sally Smith:
Bench Press, 10 rep max = 135lbs
Sherry Ross:
Weight Loss, 165lbs
John Morris
1 mile time = 9:47min
3. The challenge will last for 6 weeks. On the last day of the challenge you will need to email me your final weight, 10 rep max, 1 mile or 10 lap time
Categories:
1. Weight Loss
2. Strength:
Bench Press : 10 rep max
Push-ups : max amount of reps in 60 sec.
Squats : 10 rep max
Click the link below to watch correct form of the above exercises:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A70po0EQnUw
3. Cardio:
Run : 1 mile time
Swim : 10 lap time (1 lap = from shallow end to deep end 1x)
The challenge will begin on Monday February 18th, 2013 and end on April 1st, 2013. Your entry as describe above must be sent in by the end of the work day on Monday the 18th. Let me know if you have any questions. Have a great afternoon!!
And the winners are…
Strength: Push-up Challenge
James Vuong
Cardio: 1 Mile Challenge
Jessica Robledo
Weight Loss Challenge
Denise Armstrong
The Superbowl is just around the corner and parties are being planned. I wanted to help prepare you with some recipes and show you a list foods being compared so you can make the best choice! For more of an analysis on these Superbowl party foods, click the link below to view the whole article.
http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/what_is_the_healthiest_super_bowl_food
Chicken Wings vs.
3 = 150cal
2g sat fat
Baby Back Ribs
1 = 170cal
4g sat fat
Choose the Chicken Wings
Tortilla Chips vs.
14 chips = 140cal
Potato Chips
14 chips = 150cal
Choose the tortilla chips and even better, go for baked if their available
Guacamole vs.
1/4 cup = 85cal (healthy fat)
Black Bean Dip
1/4 cup = 60cal (fiber and protein)
Both are a good choice, but if you want lower in cal go for the Bean Dip
Mixed Nuts vs.
1oz = 168 cal (healthy fat and protein)
Pretzels
1oz = 110 cal
Choose the nuts even though they have more calories
Beer vs.
16oz = 140-160 cal
Cola
16oz = 142 cal (way too much SUGAR)
Choose the Beer. If you don’t want the alcohol but still enjoy beer, try Erdinger Weissbier or Kaliber by Guiness
Skinny Guacamole:
http://www.eatingwell.com/print/77792
BBQ Chicken Tenders:
http://www.eatingwell.com/print/15341
BBQ Portobello Quesadillas:
http://www.eatingwell.com/print/7571
Jalapeno Poppers:
http://www.eatingwell.com/print/15351
Have you tried coconut water? I read this great article on www.homeremediesweb.com describing in detail the many benefits of coconut water. Below I’ve summarized some of the benefits I feel are most important. Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside the coconut fruit and is usually taken from younger coconuts because there is more of it. As the coconut matures the clear liquid turns into the white flesh. If you haven’t tried some yet, I would encourage you to after reading about some of the amazing benefits :).
1. It’s used to regulate blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol
2. Effective treatment for:
stomach flu, indigestion, constipation, intestinal worms, cholera, malfunctioning kidneys, dry itchy skin, age spots and wrinkles
3. Great source of energy because of it’s abundance in vitamins, minerals and nutrients
4. Good source of potassium (helps with muscle cramps and spasms), calcium and chloride which makes it a great source to rehydrate with especially during strenuous exercise
5. Some studies show an increase in HDL (good) cholesterol which helps to maintain great cardiovascular health
6. Coconut water, milk and oil all contain lauric acid which our body converts into monolaurin. Monolaurin has great antiviral and antibacterial activity which helps fight digestive problems
7. Naturally contains electrolytes which helps increase our body’s metabolism
8. It’s Alkaline!! With much of America’s diet consisting of acidic foods we need more alkaline rich foods to balance our PH. It’s biochemical composition is the closest to human blood. (For more info about how our body reacts to acidic and alkaline food search “How diet soda causes weight gain..” on the grapevine)