My Life, My Love: The Body

The Body.

Through trial and error of many many many diets I have learned that you get the best results when you put the proper, healthy foods into your body. Your body will give you the energy and fuel that you give it. If you feed your body processed and chemically enhanced foods, your body won't function to it's fullest capacity. You might feel sluggish, have health issues, etc.

But, if you feed your body with fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, preferably organic, and water, then your body will thank you. You will start to see an improvement rather quickly. Weight will come off, ailments might disappear, your energy will improve, your skin will clear up.

Treat your body well and it will treat you well.

Exercise. Is. Necessary.

Whether it's yoga, Pilates, circuit training, machines, DVDs in your basement, or running after your kids/pets, you need to move!

I have recently discovered The Daily Burn. It's an online workout site with many many workout choices. It is customized to your amount of time and effort you can put it. You can pick the workouts you like or have them make a plan for you to follow. I like the fact that it's not the same workout over and over and over. Variety is key!

It's a new month, so if you haven't done anything toward getting healthy yet this year, it's never too late to start! So, get moving and start slow. Trade soda for water. White rice for brown rice. The change doesn't have to be overnight, but a little change at a time and before you know it you're on your way to a healthier, happier you!!

This month most, if not all, of my recipes will be provided by: www.100daysofrealfood.com

February 1, 2014

Breakfast: Cereal with Fruit

(Organic Purely O's, Almond Milk, Cantaloupe)

1 cup Cereal, 1/2 cup Milk, 3/4 cup Cantaloupe

Snack: Homemade Trailmix

(Organic Popcorn, Almonds, Whole Wheat Organic Pretzels, Chocolate Chips)

Lunch: PB & J with Fruit

Snack: Ants on a Log

(Organic Celery, Organic Cream Cheese, Golden Raisins)

Dinner: Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry

(Organic Chicken, Organic Broccoli, Organic Red Pepper, Organic Carrots, Onion, Garlic, Brown Rice, Low-Sodium Soy Sauce, Ginger, Raw Honey, Organic Egg)

Chop all vegetables.
(I actually omitted the red pepper and I grated the ginger, garlic, and 1 carrot)

Prepare the rice according to package instructions.

3-4 servings of the rice.

Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3/4 cup water, 1 Tbs peeled & grated ginger, 2 Tbs honey in a small sauce pan over high heat.
Bring to a boil and then keep on a low simmer.

Heat 2-3 Tbs oil over medium heat.
Add the vegetables and meat.

Cook until the vegetables are soft and meat is cooked through.
Add the rice.
Make a well in the center of the pan and cook the egg.
Add in the sauce, a little at a time, to coat the stir-fry.