Wednesday, September 29, 2010
P90X Results
Monday, September 27, 2010
Recipe of the week
Monday, September 20, 2010
Recipe of the week
Tilapia with Mango Salsa
- 4 tilapia filets
- 2 cup brown rice, cooked
Mango Salsa:
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green or red onion, diced
- 1 tsp. fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 tsp. crushed chili flakes
- 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
Combine salsa ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl and mix well. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. (The salsa will last in the refrigerator for 2 days.) Lightly brush three to four tilapia filets with olive oil. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or until flaky. Spoon one-half to one cup of cooked rice on a plate. Top with cooked filet and top filet with salsa. Recipe serves 3-4.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Double Dipping
Low-Cal Spinach Dip
10 oz. fresh baby spinach, steamed until wilted
1 cup plain, fat-free yogurt, drained
4 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Place spinach in a colander and drain all of the excess water. Finely chop spinach and place in a medium bowl. Stir yogurt and cream cheese together until smooth, and then add to the spinach. Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic, scallions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 2 cups. Serving size is 1/4 cup.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 51
Protein: 5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Carbs: 5 g
Fat Total: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Satisfying Eggplant Dip: The Super Spread!
3 medium eggplants
1 head garlic
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
Sea or kosher salt
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and dry eggplants, then make slits in them with a knife. Peel garlic, cut into slices, and slip the garlic into the eggplant slits, pushing deep into the flesh so they don’t show. Lightly brush olive oil on the outside of the eggplant, and sprinkle with salt.
Place in the center of a cooking rack and roast, turning occasionally until the eggplants have deflated and are tender, approximately 30 minutes. Allow to cool. Cut in half and scrape the flesh and roasted garlic from the skin. Mash with a fork or mixer, adding just enough olive oil to make it creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve with pita wedges or flatbread. Makes 5 servings.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 140
Protein: 4 g
Fiber: 7 g
Carbs: 21 g
Fat Total: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
What is a workout?
A workout is 25% perspiration and 75% determination. Stated another way, it is one part physical exertion and three parts self discipline. Doing it is easy once you get started.
A workout makes you better today than you were yesterday. It strengthens the body, relaxes the mind, and toughens the spirit. When you workout regularly, your problems diminish and your confidence grows.
A workout is a personal triumph over laziness and procrastination. It is the badge of a winner – the mark of an organized, goal-oriented person who has taken charge of his or her destiny.
A workout is a wise use of time and an investment in excellence. It is a way of preparing for life’s challenges and proving to yourself that you have what it takes to do what is necessary.
A workout is a key that helps unlock the door to opportunity and success. Hidden within each of us is an extraordinary force. Physical and mental fitness are triggers that can release it.
A workout is a form of rebirth. When you finish a workout, you don’t simply feel better, you feel better about yourself.
George Allen
4/29/22 – 12/31/90
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Recipe of the week
Banana Chocolate Oatmeal
1 heaping Tbsp. flaxseed meal* (or ground flaxseeds)
Slice the banana. In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, mix all but the flaxseed meal, and make sure there are no powder clumps. Cover the bowl to prevent splattering, and microwave on high two to three minutes, depending on how soft you want the banana. Stir in the flaxseed meal and let cool two to five minutes. Serves 1.
Cooking Time: 4-8 minutes