What's your Workout?

Is your workout running, biking on trails, lifting weights, swimming, speed walking with a friend, playing a sport, or the many chores of cleaning a house? There are many ways that you can exercise while still having fun!

I love to run distance, but mix in lifting weights to strengthen the body, playing sports, yoga, and cleaning. It is fun to find a workout buddy who has similar goals as you. You can push each other and remind each other of the goals you set for yourself.

Every year there are more and more workouts and routines that have been proven to help strengthen your body and get you in shape. It can be even broken down into your body type and the results that you want. I have looked at many websites for workout ideas. My favorite site is womenshealthmag.com, and for the men there is menshealthmag.com. The site gives helpful information on fitness, eating healthy, weight loss, health, yoga, beauty, style, and life.

So, get started today on workouts that will lead to you a more healthy you!



                                        

Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit With Yoga

Have you ever just wanted to stop and take a moment to breathe deeply and relax? Have you ever wondered if there was something you could do to relieve tension or help an injury heal?

Yoga is a meditative practice that helps you to relax and personally explore yourself. It is a lifestyle practice mixed with exercise, connecting with your spirituality, and training your mind, body, and breath.

I have started using yoga as part of my workout routine to relax my mind and let go of all the tension in my life. There are many good websites that are available to help you get started.

Some websites are:
http://www.yogabasics.com/
http://www.thesecretsofyoga.com/
http://www.yogajournal.com/

According to TheSecretsofYoga.com one of the most important aspects to remember no matter what position you choose is to keep the spine straight. This position of the spine is optimum to allow the flow of energy to take place. This neutral position is the most advisable position while meditating.

Game Day Foods

Its game day and the weekend is packed with action and parties centered on football. Many people like to get together and chow down during the games. Most often, the foods of choice are pizza, and chips or deep-fried wings. For those who want to change up the menu and save on fat and calories here is a fantastic recipe I got from Women's Health Magazine.... 

Grilled Buffalo Wings


1 pound chicken tenders
salt
ground black pepper
1/3 cup prepared Buffalo wing sauce
4 ribs celery, cut into sticks
4 carrots, cut into sticks
2 kirby cucumbers, cut into spears
1/3 cup fat-free ranch dressing

1. Season the chicken tenders to taste with salt and pepper.

2. Coat a ridged grill pan with olive oil spray and heat over medium-high heat, or heat an electric countertop griller. Grill the chicken, turning once, about 4 minutes, or until browned and no longer pink in the thickest part. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the Buffalo sauce.

3. Place the chicken on a platter with the celery, carrots, cucumbers, and the ranch dressing for dipping. Serve with a good supply of wooden picks.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 218.9 calories, 4.3 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 19.6 g carbs, 7.6 g sugar, 4.4 g fiber, 28.7 g protein

For more ideas go to http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/football-party-recipes