Body Weight Workout

You don’t have to have a gym membership, fancy equipment or even weights to get a great workout!  You just need 30 minutes and yourself!  This can be done ANYWHERE!!!  It’s easy! 

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!

Smile

I’ve said it before……life can be too serious!  SMILE!!!  It helps lift your mood and the mood of others around you! 

I hope everyone has a FABULOUS weekend!!!

Hot Dog vs. Hamburger

This weekend is the Fourth of July!  And if you head to a cookout, there’s a good chance you may be asked:  Hot dog or hamburger?  But which one is better?!  And you can’t say both!  J  If you are trying to stay healthy, this is a toss up!  So here are some things to think about:

Hot Dogs
Lower calorie
Less filling
Full of yucky nitrates
Full of sodium

 

Hamburgers
Full of protein, iron and zync
Lower in sodium
High in calories
High in saturated fat

 

Both have their pros and cons.  If you do pick one, just try to healtherize it!  Go for a whole wheat bun or no bun.  Skip the mayo!  Add healthy toppings (lettuce, tomatoe, spinach, onion, mushrooms, peppers)!  Choose nitrate free dogs.  Buy at least 90% lean ground beef.

Have a WONDERFUL and safe holiday!!!

Carbs

There’s a lot of confusion about carbs.  Are they good?  Are they bad?  Are we supposed to avoid them like the plague?!  Well the truth is, our body needs carbs to function properly.  And there are different types of carbs.  Some carbs (like fruits, veggies and whole grains) are great for you!  But other carbs (donuts, candy and refined or processed breads and pastas) are lower in fiber and nutrients and don’t have the same effect as the good carbs!  Check it out!!!  

So don’t think about carbs as being “bad.”  Just remember to eat the right kind of carb!  Your body will thank you!  Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

No Excuses

Just in case you were thinking up a reason NOT to exercise this weekend……..

here are 101 reasons to do it!!! 

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

 

Salads

Summer is a GREAT time to make the most of all the fresh produce out there!  If you don’t have a garden or go to the Farmer’s Market, there are still lots of options to purchase fresh fruits and veggies.  Most stores have TONS of varieties and options for a delicious salad!  And I’m not talking about your boring ole salad with iceberg lettuce and carrots.  There are so many different types of salads!  You can change the taste and flavor of your salad just by changing up a few ingredients.  So get crazy!  Try some new options!  Experiment!  Think outside the box.  You can change up the whole style and flavor of your meal.  Add a sprinkle of cumin to make a “taco” salad.  Add some low sodium soy sauce and salmon for a salad that mimics sushi.  Add strawberries and walnuts and you’ve got a dessert salad!  The possibilities are endless!  Here’s a list of all kinds of salad ingredients that you can throw together!

Greens

Spring Mix

Kale

Spinach

Bok Choy

Iceberg Lettuce

Leaf Lettuce

 

Vegetables

Broccoli

Carrots

Cauliflower

Tomatoes

Onions

Cucumbers

Peppers

 

Fruits

Strawberries

Watermelon

Peaches

Dried Cranberries

Blueberries

Avocadoes

 

Protein/Meats

Hard Boiled Eggs

Ground Turkey/Beef

Chicken

Smoked Salmon

Walnuts

Pecans

Almonds

Quinoa

Edamame

Black Beans

 

Toppings/Extras

Feta Cheese

Mushrooms

Low Sodium Soy Sauce

Cumin

Olive Oil

Corn

Olives

Fresh Parmesan

Fresh Mozzarella

Chickpeas

Garlic

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!

Skin Cancer

It’s summertime and that means lots of FUN IN THE SUN!!!  But with that fun comes danger!  Skin cancer effects about one out of every five people.  So it helps so know some simple information!  

So know your risk and do your best to protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun!  Have a GREAT weekend!