Happy Holidays

Well, can you believe Christmas is just around the corner. It seems like it was just Thanksgiving. I hope everyone has gotten their christmas shopping done. I havent done to much blogging this month. I will have stuff up in January for sure. Try not to eat to many cookies and cakes this hoilday season. I know its hard not too. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fitness

You want to burn 200 calories in 15 minutes. Well, all you need is a jump rope. Jumping rope is better on you knees than running. It takes concentration, coordination, and balance. It also tones your hips, thighs, and butt. This is a very inexpensive way to get some exercise in. You can get a good jump rope anywhere. Let me know how it goes. Good luck and have fun jumping. :)

Balsamic-Glazed Green Beans

1 (12 -ounce) package trimmed green beans

1 tablespoon butter

3 tablespoons minced shallots (about 2)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Microwave green beans according to package.

While beans cook, melt butter in a large skillet heat.  Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring

constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add beans, tossing to coat.

The 7 Spiritual Tenets of Happiness

Does it seem as if everyone but you is feeling merry and bright this time of year? Instead of embracing
your inner scrooge, add these uplifting habits to your daily routine and you'll find more meaning this season- and all year long.

* See The Big Picture

* Create A Peaceful Ritual

* Give Yourself A Tune-Up

* Do Good, Feel Fabulous

* Surround Yourself With Nature

* Forgive And Forget

Chicken Vegetable Barley Soup

5 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon feshly ground black pepper

1 (16-ounce) package frozen veggie soup mix w/tomatoes

3/4 cup quick cooking barley

2 cups chopped bagged baby spinach leaves


Combine first 5 ingredients in a large Dutch oven. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir in barley; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, and let stand 5 mins. 
(serving size: about 1 cup).

Basic Elements Of Good Nutrition

*A Colorful Plate IS A Nutritious Plate

*Pay Attention To Portion Control

*Lay Off Soft Drinks, Wine, Beer, And Cocktails

*Eat Three Smaller Meals Per Day

*Snack On Healthy Snacks

*Everything In Moderation

*Eating Healthy Doesn't Have To Be Boring Or Taste Bad

My blog is going to be about a little of everything. I will post things about Fitness and different kinds of foods to eat. There will also be some things about health. I will have some healthy recipes on my blog. Just check my blog everyday and see what's new.