Jul 01
I noticed my cable company – Time Warner – offers FREE workouts through their On Demand program so I decided to try it out. They offer cardio, core training, aerobics, dance aerobics, etc. and you can set it for as few as 10 minutes and as long as 30. The first class is free and if you can order more for a minimal fee if you find one you really like.
If you choose this workout option, I have to warn you that it may come with an unexpected price tag. My kids all sat on the couch, critiqued my form, and shared encouraging words like, “Wow! Mom your face is bright red,” or “You’re sweating so much. Is that because you’re so old or are you just out of shape?”
I had to make a new rule that if my kids want to stay for the show, they have to pay for admission (i.e. work out with me or get lost).
It’s a great way to sneak in a workout on those days when you don’t have time to hit the gym or you don’t feel like dragging your kiddos along on a bike ride or walk. Does your cable company offer any of these FREE workouts? If not, look for an exercise channel in your cable package and record a few workouts until you find one you like.
Tagged with: easy workout ideas for Moms • losing weight • ways to get more exercise • workout ideas
Jun 11
Nuts make the top ten list of super foods (for the full list click HERE) because studies have found that the heart-healthy fats in nuts help knock down cholesterol levels and the high fiber content and protein in nuts help you lose weight because eating nuts fills you up. They also have antioxidants which can help prevent cancer cells making them a super food because they have multiple health benefits.
With that said, don’t go crazy on your nut consumption because they pack a powerful punch to your body, even in small doses. (They are also high in calories in large doses).
Don’t like nuts? Are you sure you’ve tried them all? For example, I hate peanuts, but a couple of my kids love them. My husband likes pistachios and I’m an almond fan. Also consider walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, pine nuts, and many other varieties. I recommend that you taste different varieties until you crack into one you like.
You can eat them in small handfuls (look for 100-calorie packs to help with portion control.) You can also sprinkle them onto salads and side dishes or add them into baked goods or hot and cold cereals. They add great texture and crunch to lots of favorite recipes.
Here’s a recipe for a great strawberry salad with almonds that I posted a few months ago. My kids gobble it up and say, “This tastes so yummy I don’t even feel like I’m eating salad.”
Click HERE for the recipe.
Tagged with: healthy eating • high fiber foods • losing weight • lower cholesterol • nuts • super foods
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