It can happen to anyone even you. Your fitness routine is created and you are seeing real results. Your muscle strength and tone are improving and you're dropping serious pounds. Everything’s going great! Then an injury occurs and staying on your intended course seems next to impossible. There’s good news though. Depending on your injury in question, there may not be a reason to derail your … [Read more...]
Fresh Halibut with Assorted Summer Squash
Make sure you're using multiple types of summer squash. Keep it exciting! 4 servings Ingredients 8 spring onions or large scallions, bulbs separated from tops 4 tablespoons (or more) olive oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds assorted summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon thyme leaves plus 4 sprigs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 6-ounce halibut fillets … [Read more...]
Your Early Morning Workout…Can You Do It? Yes…You Can Create Your New Body!
It can be hard enough to wake up knowing there’s a full day’s worth of work just waiting to be conquered. Add in the prospect of an early morning workout and the propensity to hit that snooze alarm is pretty likely to rise, right? If it’s time to beat that stay-in-bed mentality and fit a workout into your morning routine, there are ways to make the process a whole lot easier to get going. It’s not … [Read more...]
Lamb/Bison/Turkey Meatloaf
Meatloaf Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1-1½ pounds Lamb/Bison/Turkey or combo 1 egg, beaten 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 finely chopped onion ½ finely chopped red or green pepper 2 tbsp chia or flax seeds ½ cup oat bran 1½ teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves crushed garlic Topping: Optional ½ cup ketchup 3 Tablespoons rapadura or sucanat 2 teaspoons stone … [Read more...]
Working Out Your Core Is Essential, But a Whole Body Routine Is Critical
All too often, we try to target our workouts to take care of problem spots. Big thighs, flabby arms, fat rear ends and other very specific areas get the bulk of our exercise attention while the core is overlooked. The truth is this is not a wise way to proceed if real results are desired. Targeting is fine to some degree, but it won’t get the job done on its own. The core – the back and stomach … [Read more...]
Tasty, Healthy Veggie Taco Wraps
Veggie Tacos Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados, chunked 1 large onion, diced 2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 jalapeños, chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon of sea salt several large leaves of romaine or leaf lettuce, rinsed Directions: Chop the onion in a food processor, and then add the remaining ingredients (except for the … [Read more...]
Scallion, Garlic, & Ginger Cashew Chicken in Lettuce Wraps
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons tamari 2 Tablespoons raw honey 2 Tablespoons coconut or grapeseed oil 1½ pounds chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch pieces pepper and sea salt, to taste 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon grated ginger root 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted cashews 1 small head … [Read more...]