Noontime tips

Keep your own energy humming along with these strategies for a satisfying midday meal.

• Don't skip lunch. That way, you won't overeat later.
• Do eat a complete meal rich in protein.  This can help optimize mood and alertness. Try fish with steamed veggies, or turkey and spinach on a whole-wheat wrap.
• Do dine with others.  Research says socializing while eating lifts your mood. 
• Don't give in to the after-lunch slump. Go for a brief stroll and feel more energized the rest of the day. 

Burn Metabolism

Do you want to know how to fire up your metabolism? Well, i got this for ya!
http://www.self.com/fitness/2012/02/secrets-to-firing-up-your-metabolism-slideshow#slide=8

Long time no see!

I can't believe I haven't been on my blog for over 2 years i think. I'm hoping to start putting more things on here. I hope you all had a wonder Christmas and have a Happy New Year! I'm still new at blogging so bare with me. I will be back soon with some healthy food and exercise tips. See ya soon!

Ways to cut at least 100 calories

1. Don't eat the crust on you pizza

2. Eat 2 egg whites instead of 2 whole eggs

3. Eat your sandwiches open-faced (with just one slice of bread instead of 2)

4. Scoop out the inside of a bagel

5. Leave the cheese off your sandwich. Instead pile on the veggies.

6. Eat fresh fruit instead of dried

7. Swap mayo for mustard: 2 tbsp of mayo have 200 calories; 2 tbsp of mustard has 30.

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.