Here’s just a little reminder that food is fuel for your body! Be kind to your body and fuel it with good nutritious things. You’ll feel better and over time crave healthier options over something fast and cheap. You are what you eat, right? So be healthy not fast and cheap :):)
I got married in July and like most women wanted to make sure everything looked perfect. I take a lot of pride in my physique because I work and have worked really hard to stay in shape over the years. I played sports in high school and I stay really active in college. It was post college I really began to learn more and more about fitness. The time was right when I moved to Texas to take a personal training course so it was about 5 months after I got my certification I got engaged and about 6 months after that, the big day. My personal motto is if you stay in shape you’ll never need to “get” into shape. I like to keep active so I don’t have to do any crazy diets or 2-a-days to get bikini ready, class reunion ready or in this case wedding ready.
I did want to target certain areas, mainly my arms and back. I’ll post some of my wedding workouts and moves I found most effective!
Check back for wedding workouts plus anything and everything fitness.
Photo: Ian Sbalcio
With the ALS ice bucket challenge taking over all forms of social media it wasn’t until I saw the Pete Frates feature on SportsCenter that the severity of the disease hit me. Then it got me thinking, so many able, young people are obese and do not take advantage of their ability to go for a walk, run, or swim. People with ALS, rapidly lose the ability to do basic every day functions like sitting up, talking, even feeding themselves. Seeing people in this condition makes me so glad the ice bucket challenge happened to raise awareness of those suffering from the disease but also to remind those of us that are healthy and fully able to be active and take care of our bodies, to do so.
Not exercising, drinking alcohol and poor eating habits are poisonous to the body, very slowly weakening the immune system, stiffening joints and inhibiting many from doing daily tasks; taking a perfectly able body and destroying it from the inside out.
Take time to donate to ALS or any disease close to your heart, but also reflect on how blessed you are to have a body that hasn’t failed you. Don’t be the one to fail it.
Try this for dinner!
I saw this recipe on some cooking show and decided to give a try with a few healthy modifiers! It turned out to be super easy and delicious!
Ingredients:
Cod (or any white fish)
2 Tomatoes
1/2 Onion
Pepper (whichever kind you like)
1 Garlic clove
Corn
Lemon juice
Lime juice
Salt and pepper
Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or Coconut Oil)
Cheese (of your choice)
Good handful of cilantro
Tortilla Chips (I used Simply Balanced organic tortilla chips)
Process:
This is filling enough as is but if you want a side try eating this with brown rice with black beans!
ENJOY!
Smoothies are great for breakfast on the go or a snack to keep you satisfied til the next meal! Pin this recipe and try it yourself! 👊 👍
What are your favorite smoothie ingredients? Leave it in the comments!
In the previous post Snack time: Kale Chips I gave step by step directions on how to make, a personal favorite of mine, kale chips. I came across this article about the many healthy benefits kale has and figured I’d pass it on! #eatkale
10 health benefits of kale from http://www.mindbodygreen.com
1. Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber and has zero fat. One cup of kale has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat. It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great fiber content. It’s also filled with so many nutrients, vitamins, folate and magnesium as well as those listed below.
A healthy lifestyle is more fun with friends! Try to get a group a work to walk during lunch or a group gym session after work instead of happy hour!
Why not make it a challenge? Try to start a weight loss challenge at work and you can hold each other accountable! Nothing like some friendly competition!
Your healthy lifestyle and habits will spread throughout your office and help everyone in the long run!
And remember to have fun!
For more ideas visit on getting a challenge started at work: Click Here
Blueberries are FULL of antioxidants which are essential to a healthy body! Blueberries are good for your cardiovascular health, brain health and can help lower cholesterol. After a workout blueberries give your body want it needs to replenish all the essential nutrients you burned during your workout.
This shake is light but filling and not to mention DELICIOUS! You can leave out the protein and give this to your kids as a healthy dessert or snack!
It’s super easy to make!
Pin the recipe and share it! Hope you enjoy this and much as I do!
What are some of your favorite smoothies? Leave it in the comments!
Join us on Saturday, November 1, 9:00 a.m. at Bluemont Park located at 329 N. Manchester St. Arlington, VA 22203 for a Family Fun Run and Dog Walk all to support Paws2Care. The organization helps children battling cancer, children with special needs and children of wounded warriors.
Beamer the Therapy Dog is on the Nationally Certified Pet Partners Therapy Team. He visits children in hospitals offering some fun and laughs! Come out and support this wonderful cause and get your whole family moving! It’s a win win! Don’t miss it!
CLICK HERE to Register today!!
Here is Beamer with some of his friends!
I first found these on Healthy Fitness Meals on Instagram. After making them a few times, I modified them and I really am pleased with this recipe. It is an all natural treat! It satisfies your sweet craving without the guilt!
A great “on the go” snack! Store them in the refrigerator! ENJOY!
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