April 30
Most of us, when we were younger, were told to drink our milk so we would have strong bones and grow up tall. While it’s true that calcium is crucial in the diets of adolescent women and plays a big role in developing strong bones and teeth, its role in our health doesn’t stop there.
April 29
In the evening or during football season, it’s always nice to have some healthy snacks on the ready for when the family gets the munchies. This little treat is a family favorite but my youngest son, Dante likes it the best! The spices remind me of Autumn and is great for serving during a football game. Makes 16 half cup servings.
April 28
Dancing isn’t just fun thing to do when you’re young. Dancing is a great exercise that should be part of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, you can burn as many calories belly-dancing as you can walking, swimming or riding a bike.
April 27
Vegetables are great for snacking, but everyone wants a little dip on the side. This very vital vegetable dip will add zing to your vegetables without masking the flavor. Makes 12 servings and is great at parties or just set it down in front of the family and watch it disappear.
April 26
Dieting. It’s not one of our favorite words in the English language, but it’s one that most of us come face to face with at one time or another. It evokes images of starving ourselves over salads and rice cakes at lunch while our ever-skinny friend wolfs down a plate full of nachos without a care in the world.
April 23
Many life coaches will ask their clients this question, “If money were not an object what would you do?” It provokes all sorts of thoughts, dreams and ideas and is great for motivating people to challenge themselves and take risks to bring about positive change.
April 22
Shhhh! Mom doesn’t know that I stole this recipe from her pantry. These are signature ‘shrooms that everyone always asks her to make. I needed something different for a party I was having, so I “borrowed” this recipe and decided to share it with all my women’s fitness friends at Fitness4Her.
April 21
There are so many women who go through life discouraged and defeated. Many of their hearts are filled with anger, bitterness and resentment. They seem to devoid of hope and believe that nothing good could ever happen to them.
April 20
Seafood is great anytime and shrimp is one of my family’s favorites. Serve this cocktail with homemade zesty sauce for a low calorie entree that’s sure to please.
April 16
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.
This little idiom chanted on playgrounds around the country is far from accurate. While words alone cannot hurt physically, they can hurt so deeply on an emotional level that a person can become physically ill
April 15
This is a marvelous marinara that’s easy to make and tastes great. I like to serve it over whole wheat pasta with turkey sausage. Just whip up a green side salad and you’ve got a complete meal. You can prepare this sauce in advance so you can enjoy it on even the busiest of week nights.
April 14
Florida Fruity Sunny Smoothie
This cool and creamy drink is delicious for breakfast or as a snack. The flaxseed oil adds healthy monounsaturated fatty acids that have been proven to fight belly fat.
April 13
Low in fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories. Spinach is an excellent source of iron, necessary for a successful women’s fitness plan. You’ll need lots of energy for your workouts and spinach can give you the power to keep on going, don’t forget that’s where Popeye got his strength.
April 10
I was looking for a pedometer to keep track when I walk, since I don’t always follow the same path, I wanted one that would keep a record of my steps and distance. I’m not all that interested in the amount of calories burned, but I know many people like to keep a running track of calories consumed and expended when managing their weight.
April 9
Everyone knows that the key to a healthy lifestyle is exercising and eating right. But what happens when your feet get in the way of your exercise? No, I’m not talking about clumsiness; you’re on your own with that one.
April 8
This tasty treat can be enjoyed in the evenings with just the family or you can make a bigger batch and serve it when guests come over. It’s easily portable if you need to take it to office parties or even tailgating.
April 7
It’s probably the most abundant fruit in your grocery store and the most overlooked on your list of fruits to eat. But pears come in so many diverse and succulent flavors with so many great health benefits that it’s time you created a space for them in your fruit bowl this year.
April 6
This salad is my friend’s favorite. After a long day of shopping, nothing suits us better than this heavenly combination of red meat protein and cool, refreshing watermelon.
April 4
Easter is a reminder that as long as we live, we have the chance for new beginnings. The chance and the choice to start fresh and new. Like a newborn babe, each one of us can make this day “Day One” of our start at a brand new life, a brand new way of thinking, living and performing. A happy and healthier lifestyle!
April 3
I heard about this new timer on the market and it’s called the Gymboss, it’s small enough to clip onto your gym clothes and allows you to exercise without worrying about the time. I decided to try one out and let you all know what I thought.
I got a pink one and it goes perfectly well with most of my gym attire. When I clipped it onto the waist of my workout pants, I noticed that it didn’t pull on the material and the clip seemed comfortable enough to wear.
April 1
Start your day with something sweet and nutritious. This healthy breakfast is good any day of the week. Most of these ingredients are regular staples in the pantry.