Archive for May, 2009
May26
With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, the time is now to start prepping for the smorgasbord of goodies for your football party. It’s easy enough to tweak some of these favorite foods to be come healthier and more figure friendly come kickoff!
The following is a comprehensive list of both approved food choices and/or healthier substitutes for traditional party foods. These foods can satisfy your taste buds and save you thousands of potential calories in the process. Don’t use these ideas just for the super bowl. If you use these ideas consistently for all of your parties and social gatherings over the course of the year, you could prevent 5-10 pounds of fat gain…..easily!
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Tags: FL, Healthy Recipes, Lakeland, Super Bowl, Whitney Cabrera
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May22
Tremendous stamina and hard work by all boot campers this phase. 5 weeks is a long time to remain so incredibly focused! Congratulations to Loren Whittington who lost 12 pounds these five weeks! Amazing, Loren!
Here’s some footage from our last day.
Phase Three Testimonials!
Looking forward to Phase Four!
Enjoying the Jourey,
~Whitney
Tags: Adult Boot Camp, Fat Loss, Florida, Lakeland, RN, Strategic Boot Camp, Testimonials, Weight Loss, Whitney Cabrera BSN
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May10
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you BUSY Moms!
Is there any other kind?
“Who has time to work out?
I think I need a catheter!
Mother’s are by definition, selfless. Everyone needs us. The husband, the children, the school, the car pool. It never ends. I say it’s time to become a little more selfish (in the most positive way) so that we will actually have more to give to those who are so dependent on us. We all need to learn a little self-care. I wish all moms would give their personal physical, mental and spiritual health a little more thought. Moms are great with managing impossible schedules, we just need to remember to pencil ourselves in as well. It’s difficult, at best, to care for others when our own needs are not being met. Who takes care of the mom?
There are some fantastic moms out there who miss the boat when it comes to their own fitness and health. For some reason, they tend to think it’s okay to put all of their personal goals and ambitions aside as soon as they become wives and mothers. The truth is, we are much more effective as wives, mothers, friends, daughters and co-workers (not to mention more interesting) if we take good care of ourselves. Did the attractive, interesting, pleasant, fit, positive woman your husband married disappear with your first child? I’ll bet you’re both ready to get her back.
It is imperative that moms work out and eat the right foods, at the right times, in order to run on all available cylinders. (more…)
Tags: boot camp, exercise, exercise ideas, Mom's and exercise, obstacles, RN, Strategic Boot Camp, Strategic Wellness, Whitney Cabrera BSN
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May1
4 large ears of raw sweet corn
1 red bell pepper
3 large vine-ripe tomatoes
4 T Fresh Parsley
4 T Fresh Cilantro
3 Stalks of Celery
1 cup sweet red onion
Cumin to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
Avocado if desired.
Cut the corn off of the cob and set aside.
Put the rest of the veggies except the tomatoes into the food processor and blend until chopped fine but not liquid.
Add tomatoes, pulse to chop.
Pour corn and chopped veggies into a bowl. Mix well. Fold in carefully Cubed avocado and spices.
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours. Or eat immediately! It’s delicious both ways!
To serve: Place large Romaine Lettuce leaf on the plate and pile with the Sweet Corn Salad. Roll up and enjoy!
Recipe from Recipes for Life.
Tags: healthy eating, Strategic Boot Camp, Strategic Wellness
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May1
Freshly made raw nut or seed butter is not only delicious but a good source of nutrients such as protein and essential fats. Raw is far more nutritious than roasted as heat denatures the essential fats which are necessary for proper function of the brain, skin, nervous system and sexual organs.
Ingredients
2 cups of Raw Almonds or nut of choice
coconut oil or olive oil as needed. Use sparingly
seasoning (optional)
Directions
Powder nuts or seeds in a coffee grinder or Vita-Mix. The powder should be as fine as you can get it although a few chunks are OK. If using a Vita-Mix be careful not to blend too long as this will heat the nuts and denature the fatty acids. Chilling your Vita-Mix container beforehand and storing nuts in the freezer can help prevent heating.
Transfer to a food processor. While processor is running, add oil one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. The consistency should be a little runnier than your normal preference as raw nut butters must be refrigerated which will cause them to thicken. The amount of oil you add will vary depending on the type of nut or seed you are using (some nuts have a higher natural oil content than others). Add seasonings as desired. Seasonings will depend on the type of nut butter being made. I have found that a dash of sea salt and a teaspoon of honey taste great with almond butter. When your nut butter is made, transfer into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator. Oil will separate during storage so stir before using.
Makes a 10 oz. jar.
Nuts: almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts and pecans make great nut butters.
Recipe from Robin’s Kitchen
Tags: almond butter recipe, Raw Foods, Raw Gourmet Club, Strategic Wellness, Whitney Cabrera
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