As the Kinect gains in popularity more and more games are introduced to the market. I'm excited to take the time to review for you the games I have had the pleasure, or sometimes not the pleasure, to try myself. This weekend I had the chance to pop in Jillian Michael's Fitness Adventure for the Kinect and give it a try with my daughter. Though this is a one player game I try out all games with my daughter, because she wouldn't have it any other … [Read more...]
Things are going really well after one week. Just a recap of my commitment, my husband and I decided 2012 would be the year of "Health" for us with our focus on losing weight, getting in shape, and becoming healthier overall. Each day gets me one step closer to all three goals. Thankfully they are all wrapped up in each other and reaching one will inevitably lead to reaching or in reach of the others. So we decided we would eat great for 6 … [Read more...]
10. Start small and slow: Avoid jumping straight to counting calories and hitting the gym seven days a week. Instead, take small steps to a healthier life. 9. Rally the troops: There is strength in numbers. Gather co-workers, friends or family to join you for a workouts – it will give you the added incentive to hit the weights without sacrificing your social life. For an added bonus for your waist (and wallet), look out for group gym … [Read more...]
This post brought to you by Cafe Well. All opinions are 100% mine. Being such a internet social person I have always loved groups. I below to a few small Facebook groups that I love because I can talk to a few friends in a secure environment. When I was pregnant with the third child I found a group of girls on a pregnancy forum that were all due during the same month. I talked to them daily and we even threw an internet shower for all of us … [Read more...]
These carrot cupcakes were the hit of our Thanksgiving feast. I made them spur of the moment to bring in for our Holiday get together at work. I've had this recipe in my archives for years. The recipe was given to my mother by a neighbor and anytime I make it I get compliments. The pineapple keeps the cake from drying out and adds a delightful taste. Ingredients Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups oil 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp … [Read more...]
A family dinner doesn't always have to be a "traditional" dinner meal. In fact one of my all time favorite dinner is simply pancakes. Not just any pancakes though, I prefer my own. Nothing fancy I do use Bisquick so no recipe making is needed however I cook them to my own perfection. Occasionally my husband will ask for a bacon, or bacon egg and cheese sandwich and the kids are always up for some waffles. Another breakfast/dinner favorite of … [Read more...]
I'm not usually a fan of cranberry sauce though it is a traditional holiday food. However this spiced cranberry sauce sounds pretty good. Spiced Cranberry Sauce (Makes 1 cup; 4 servings) 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 2 tablespoons Stevia In The Raw 1-2 tablespoons Sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground clove 1/3 cup pomegranate juice Directions Place all the ingredients in a heavy, medium saucepan and … [Read more...]
Tasting this dish, no one will know you have cut out most of the fat and sugar it usually contains. The secrets include roasting Beauregard, Garnet or Jewel yams to bring out their natural sweetness and turn them super-creamy, plus using Stevia In The Raw® to replace the sugar used in other versions. Kosher marshmallows make a creamy topping with a nice, crunchy crust. Ingredients: (Makes 6 servings) 2 pounds orange-fleshed sweet … [Read more...]
FitnessMagazine.com is helping to spread the word on how to Live Smart this fall! To start, they are sharing an awesome new tool that will help anyone looking to get a better handle on their health and health care costs this fall – HealthyIs.Aetna.com Fitness is a life long commitment. One that I need to re-commit too. However one of the challenges for some that chose not to use a gym is how to continue to stay fit when the days get … [Read more...]
What a perfect recipe for the fall season. I mix of spice and pumpkin that is sure to fill your kitchen, nose, and palette with thoughts of pumpkins and falling leaves Pumpkin Spice Latte Servings: 2 · 2 cups milk or non-dairy alternative, such as soy milk · 2 tablespoons canned or fresh pureed pumpkin (unsweetened) · 2 tablespoons Truvia or sweetener of choice · 1 scoop (about 2.5 Tbs) Vanilla Nutrimeal · 1 tsp Fibergy … [Read more...]
As much as a say often that I'm passionate about health & fitness I must admit I'm having a hard time staying on track. I believe I have that "SuperMom" syndrome where I think I can do it all. Work full time, cart the kids too and from sports, help with homework, cook, clean, blog, and exercise. Lately I've been falling short on quite a few things with the number one item getting the least attention being health and exercise. I had the stint … [Read more...]
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