Recipe: Grilled Lettuce Salad with Light Buttermilk Dressing
June 15, 2013 By Brenda Leave a Comment
If you have a meat and potatoes man in your life, it can be hard to make a special meal without falling completely off the nutrition bandwagon. Luckily, I’m a firm believer in maximizing flavor, not calories – and flavor is the key to a delicious meal. Taking a nod from a traditional steakhouse wedge salad, this salad has a lightened version of a standard buttermilk dressing (full recipe below). Since most men love just about anything from the grill, I’m suggesting that the salad gets the smoky treatment too. Yes, you can place an entire head of romaine directly on … [Read More...]
Why You Should Include Stretching in Your Fitness Routine
June 14, 2013 By Brenda Leave a Comment
Some days it can seem hard enough to find the time and motivation to exercise at all. Stretching too? We can all honestly admit that there are many times it just doesn’t happen. It’s like flossing…we all know we should, but are we diligent about making it a part of our daily plan? Well, I believe that we should think twice before omitting stretching (or flossing for that matter) from our regular routine. Proper stretching can help to reduce injury and stiffness which increases your range of motion (fancy way of saying flexibility). Not to mention, stretching can give you the … [Read More...]
Feel Good Father’s Day Gift Ideas
June 9, 2013 By Brenda Leave a Comment
Father’s Day is one week away…do you know what you are getting Dad this year? I know it can be tempting to buy some of the usual – engraved cocktail glasses, cigars, or a beer-of-the-month membership. Don’t do it! Honor Dad with gifts that bring out his best. Since Dads are notorious for not always monitoring their own health, Father’s Day is a great time to show Dad how much you care about him…without getting too preachy, of course. Here are some gift ideas that promote physical activity, laughter, and relaxation. Dads need it too! Round of golf, golf clubs or … [Read More...]
Recipe: Smoked Salmon Pasta
June 6, 2013 By Brenda Leave a Comment
This delectable dinner was based on a dish I saw on Simply Recipes. I made a only few substitutions to this yummy recipe just to lighten it a bit, to add more protein and to accommodate ingredients I had on hand. I want to share my version to show you how versatile a recipe like this can be. So, don't stress the next time you need to make a dinner. This is simply a pasta + a deliciously sauce + a protein (salmon, beans and nuts) + vegetables (peas). Voila! A healthy dinner can be an easy equation that allows you to plug in what you have and what you like. Give this a try … [Read More...]
The Importance of Setting Mini Fitness Goals for Success
June 3, 2013 By Brenda 1 Comment
Starting on a new fitness program can be a scary thing. Yes, yes…we know exercise is good…a virtual fountain of youth! Yet, it can be so hard to lace up those shoes or step into that Zumba class. Our minds are filled with “what if I can’t keep up”; “what if I’m doing all the wrong steps”; “what if people laugh at me”. Getting fit, like success in so many areas of life, requires a bit of vulnerability. You have to be willing to get out there, try something new, move in a new way, challenge yourself…Change. The good news is that every time you try, you get a … [Read More...]
