MOTIVATION!

MOTIVATION!

   “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it”. – Lou Holtz We can apply this quote to everything in life but I encourage you to apply this specifically to your workout tonight or tomorrow morning and if exercise didn’t make it into your schedule, you can add it NOW :).  While motivations will vary from person to person, we all want to look better, feel better and live…

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When Does Food Become Fat?

When Does Food Become Fat?

Click the link below to take the quiz “When does food become fat?”. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/quizzes_start.asp?quizid=60   After answering each question, be sure to read the explanation found on the right side of the screen.  I have expanded on two of the explanations given below :).   If you consume a late-night meal and then go to bed without exercising, what happens to the food you eat? ~ Your body will metabolize the food the same way as if you ate earlier…

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30 Minutes or Less and Low Carb

30 Minutes or Less and Low Carb

Sweet Potato and Cabbage Slaw ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/4773 Tuscan Style Tuna Salad ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/4596 Chard with Shallots, Pancetta & Walnuts ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5200 Turkey Scallopini with Apricot Sauce ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5836

Apps and Gadgets to Help Lead a Healthier Lifestyle

Apps and Gadgets to Help Lead a Healthier Lifestyle

  ~ Jawbone UP is a wristband that tracks your movement and sleep patterns.  Currently the ap only works with iPhone 3GS or later, iPod Touch 3Gen or later, iPad.  The cost is $130.00 and can be purchased online or at Best Buy.  Here is a list of things it will track for you: –          Sleep and nap tracking.  Intelligently tracks hours slept, light vs. deep sleep and waking moments. –          24/7 activity tracking. Tracks every move, including distance, calories…

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Gluten Free 1600 Calorie Menu

Gluten Free 1600 Calorie Menu

Breakfast: ~ 2 Scrambled Eggs ~ 1 Banana, small ~ 1 Slice Gluten-Free Soy Bread ~ 1 Cup Skim Milk Morning Snack: ~ 1 Ounce Almonds, salted Lunch: ~ Mediterranean Tuna Antipasto Salad for Two: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5909 ~ 6 Ounces Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt Afternoon Snack: ~ 1 Slice Gluten-Free Rice Bread ~ 1 Tablespoon Low Fat Cream Cheese Dinner: ~ 3/4 Cup Steamed Carrots ~ 1 Cup Cooked Soba Noodles ~ Beef Tataki: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/6279 ~ Italian Hazelnut Cookies: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/7410

1500 Calorie Menu

1500 Calorie Menu

Cheddar-Apple Melt: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5480 Loaded Spinach Salad ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5460 Radish Crispbread: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5494 Ultimate Beef Chili: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/4395 Risotto with Fennel & Peas: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/4165 The EatingWell Diet House Salad: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5476 Cinnamon Oranges: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5441 Mango Tart: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/5582