Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Cook Book Tuesday
Today I feel like keeping it simple.
I'm making MANGO SALSA...
You can make it too, it's very easy and it's yummy over Chicken or Salmon, you can even make a fish taco taste sweet. Be creative with your food so you don't get bored.
MANGO SALSA
2 freshly squeezed limes
2 large mango's cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp jalapeno pepper, minced
1 1/2 tsp honey
Fresh ground pepper & sea salt to taste
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients except cilantro.
Let stand for 20 minutes for flavors to come together.
Add cilantro just before serving.
In case you are wondering, I'm having grilled chicken and quinoa with my Mango Salsa.
Have a great day, get moving, burn fat, stay strong & never give up...
Leslie
I'm making MANGO SALSA...
You can make it too, it's very easy and it's yummy over Chicken or Salmon, you can even make a fish taco taste sweet. Be creative with your food so you don't get bored.
MANGO SALSA
2 freshly squeezed limes
2 large mango's cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp jalapeno pepper, minced
1 1/2 tsp honey
Fresh ground pepper & sea salt to taste
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients except cilantro.
Let stand for 20 minutes for flavors to come together.
Add cilantro just before serving.
In case you are wondering, I'm having grilled chicken and quinoa with my Mango Salsa.
Have a great day, get moving, burn fat, stay strong & never give up...
Leslie
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Spring is in the air..!
Spring is in the air so what does it mean?
It's better weather, longer days and plenty of sunshine (we hope) but there is more to it as well.
It also means that there should be NO excuse not to get in shape. I'm not talking silly stuff here, it's your life and health, let's take the first steps together to get strong, feel energized and damn proud of yourself for shaking off the winter blues.
1) Better weather means there is NO reason to stay inside, get out and walk, run or both.
Bike riding is another great way to get in shape and feel good. Go to the playground with the kids, but don't sit your booty on the bench while the kids are running, get up and move with them, there is no reason why you can't climb on the play gym too.
2) The days are longer so I don't want to hear you don't have time. After the kids get home from school and do their dreadful homework you all can head to the great outdoors and walk together, this is also a perfect time to chat with the kids about their day while walking off your lunch with the girls. Now I have two of my own and I get that maybe the extra bonding might be harder then sitting with a glass of wine and some chips however I can promise you will all benefit.
3) Sunshine, well sitting inside doesn't allow you another one of mother nature's gifts. The gift of natural vitamin D...Now what's so great about this is it helps our bones, teeth and a ton of other stuff.
Now if these aren't enough reasons to get out there and enjoy spring, maybe this one will be enough...
It's almost summer and swimsuit time..do you really want to sit on the beach or on your friends boat and say "if only I made the time when spring started"!
No you don't!
What about the swimsuit you were able to grab at the end of last season, you saved a ton of cash but gained a ton in your....., you know you never wore it so it couldn't have shrunk in the wash. Come on guys, no more excuses.
If you don't want to call me up for some one on one then get out there and do it yourself.
You will love what you see and love me for pushing you and saying it like it is..
Leslie
It's better weather, longer days and plenty of sunshine (we hope) but there is more to it as well.
It also means that there should be NO excuse not to get in shape. I'm not talking silly stuff here, it's your life and health, let's take the first steps together to get strong, feel energized and damn proud of yourself for shaking off the winter blues.
1) Better weather means there is NO reason to stay inside, get out and walk, run or both.
Bike riding is another great way to get in shape and feel good. Go to the playground with the kids, but don't sit your booty on the bench while the kids are running, get up and move with them, there is no reason why you can't climb on the play gym too.
2) The days are longer so I don't want to hear you don't have time. After the kids get home from school and do their dreadful homework you all can head to the great outdoors and walk together, this is also a perfect time to chat with the kids about their day while walking off your lunch with the girls. Now I have two of my own and I get that maybe the extra bonding might be harder then sitting with a glass of wine and some chips however I can promise you will all benefit.
3) Sunshine, well sitting inside doesn't allow you another one of mother nature's gifts. The gift of natural vitamin D...Now what's so great about this is it helps our bones, teeth and a ton of other stuff.
Now if these aren't enough reasons to get out there and enjoy spring, maybe this one will be enough...
It's almost summer and swimsuit time..do you really want to sit on the beach or on your friends boat and say "if only I made the time when spring started"!
No you don't!
What about the swimsuit you were able to grab at the end of last season, you saved a ton of cash but gained a ton in your....., you know you never wore it so it couldn't have shrunk in the wash. Come on guys, no more excuses.
If you don't want to call me up for some one on one then get out there and do it yourself.
You will love what you see and love me for pushing you and saying it like it is..
Leslie
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Cook Book Tuesday
It's BBQ time..Grilled Lemon Chicken (Gilad Style)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 tsp fresh ginger. minced
1 tsp tomato paste
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & finely chopped
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Use a large bowl for all this or a large plastic zipper bag,
mix your marinade together, add chicken and either cover bowl or seal the bag,
refrigerate for a min of 2 hours, not more than 6.
Heat up your grill, drain chicken and discard the marinade.
Grill chicken until no longer pink inside.
Side dish for us tonight will be salad and steamed asparagus
This is Clean Eating from Gilad.
Tip of the day...
What you put into your body is what you'll get out of it..!!
Leslie
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 tsp fresh ginger. minced
1 tsp tomato paste
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & finely chopped
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Use a large bowl for all this or a large plastic zipper bag,
mix your marinade together, add chicken and either cover bowl or seal the bag,
refrigerate for a min of 2 hours, not more than 6.
Heat up your grill, drain chicken and discard the marinade.
Grill chicken until no longer pink inside.
Side dish for us tonight will be salad and steamed asparagus
This is Clean Eating from Gilad.
Tip of the day...
What you put into your body is what you'll get out of it..!!
Leslie
Friday, March 11, 2011
Insanity 60-Day Total-Body Conditioning Program
Insanity 60-Day Total-Body Conditioning Program
Check Out this review before you make a purchase.
I have tried this workout, it's crazy and so not for everyone.
Be safe if you dare to try this. Remember to always do your workouts to your own degree
and if you have any doubt, hire a trainer (hopefully me).
If you want to make the investment in Beachbody products there are truly many on the market that work so long as you put in the DVD.
Find your fitness level and don't think because it's advanced it will give you faster results.
I like Beachbody, Love Tony Horton but remember the best trainer can't give you the "six pack" we are all looking for, you and only you hold that power so drop your fork a little bit sooner, pass on the chocolate chip cookies and get your booty off the couch.
Have a healthy weekend, don't put off til tomorrow what you can do today.
Leslie
Check Out this review before you make a purchase.
I have tried this workout, it's crazy and so not for everyone.
Be safe if you dare to try this. Remember to always do your workouts to your own degree
and if you have any doubt, hire a trainer (hopefully me).
If you want to make the investment in Beachbody products there are truly many on the market that work so long as you put in the DVD.
Find your fitness level and don't think because it's advanced it will give you faster results.
I like Beachbody, Love Tony Horton but remember the best trainer can't give you the "six pack" we are all looking for, you and only you hold that power so drop your fork a little bit sooner, pass on the chocolate chip cookies and get your booty off the couch.
Have a healthy weekend, don't put off til tomorrow what you can do today.
Leslie
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Cook Book Tuesday
Tomato And Roasted Garlic Soup
1 head garlic
1 tsp olive oil-divided
sea salt and pepper
1 cup onion chopped
1 cup celery chopped
8 cups stewed tomatoes, including juice
1 bay leaf
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried basil
1 cup water
1 tsp dried thyme
Preheat oven 400* Remove loose skin from garlic, leave the whole garlic head intact so don't remove all the skin cut the tops off drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper and bake this for 40 minutes until garlic has softened. Take garlic out , let cool then squeeze this yummy paste into a small bowl.
In a Dutch oven or large saucepan heat 1/2 tsp olive oil add onion and celery, cook until softened (about 5 mins). Stir in tomatoes and juice the 1 cup of water and all seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, add roasted garlic paste and simmer for 30 mins. Puree with a hand blender until mostly smooth...That's it..
71 cals- 2g protein- 3 g fat- 11 carbs
Add a side salad for some extra crunch, keep dressing on the side or just do my favorite, olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon, very tasty and nothing bad.
Recipe today is from " The Eat Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno
1 head garlic
1 tsp olive oil-divided
sea salt and pepper
1 cup onion chopped
1 cup celery chopped
8 cups stewed tomatoes, including juice
1 bay leaf
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried basil
1 cup water
1 tsp dried thyme
Preheat oven 400* Remove loose skin from garlic, leave the whole garlic head intact so don't remove all the skin cut the tops off drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper and bake this for 40 minutes until garlic has softened. Take garlic out , let cool then squeeze this yummy paste into a small bowl.
In a Dutch oven or large saucepan heat 1/2 tsp olive oil add onion and celery, cook until softened (about 5 mins). Stir in tomatoes and juice the 1 cup of water and all seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, add roasted garlic paste and simmer for 30 mins. Puree with a hand blender until mostly smooth...That's it..
71 cals- 2g protein- 3 g fat- 11 carbs
Add a side salad for some extra crunch, keep dressing on the side or just do my favorite, olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon, very tasty and nothing bad.
Recipe today is from " The Eat Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno
Friday, March 4, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Cook Book Tuesday
ON THE MENU FOR THIS EVENING..
Basic Steamed Herb Coated Salmon
4 skinless salmon fillets
4 garlic cloves chopped
Mrs. Dash Original (my fav)
extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
divide garlic into 4 equal parts and spread 1 part to each fillet
Add a good amount of Mrs. Dash but be careful this one can be strong
Drizzle olive oil over each fillet, no need to make fillets swim in it...lol.. just drizzle
wrap in foil place into a preheated oven 375* for 10-12 minutes depending on thickness of fillets
Garnish with Lemon
Great Side Dish for this Heart Healthy meal will be quinoa..
1 cup of quinoa
1 1/4 cups chicken broth (low sodium my pref) you can use water if broth isn't handy
Bring to boil then let simmer for 15 min (directions do come on package)
Steamed Broccoli (if you haven't tried Ziploc steam bags, try them)
This is a no brainer healthy quick meal..Enjoy
Leslie
Basic Steamed Herb Coated Salmon
4 skinless salmon fillets
4 garlic cloves chopped
Mrs. Dash Original (my fav)
extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
divide garlic into 4 equal parts and spread 1 part to each fillet
Add a good amount of Mrs. Dash but be careful this one can be strong
Drizzle olive oil over each fillet, no need to make fillets swim in it...lol.. just drizzle
wrap in foil place into a preheated oven 375* for 10-12 minutes depending on thickness of fillets
Garnish with Lemon
Great Side Dish for this Heart Healthy meal will be quinoa..
1 cup of quinoa
1 1/4 cups chicken broth (low sodium my pref) you can use water if broth isn't handy
Bring to boil then let simmer for 15 min (directions do come on package)
Steamed Broccoli (if you haven't tried Ziploc steam bags, try them)
This is a no brainer healthy quick meal..Enjoy
Leslie
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