Italian Beans and Pasta 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce 2 celery ribs, sliced 1 small onion, chopped Pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes Hot … [Read more...] about Italian Beans and Pasta
Risotto with Three Bell Peppers
Risotto with Three Bell Peppers Ingredients 4 cups about vegetable stock, or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup diced onions 1 cup diced, mixed yellow, green and red bell peppers 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese salt to taste freshly ground black pepper Cook:50 minutes (cooking … [Read more...] about Risotto with Three Bell Peppers
Maintaining A Weight Training Log
The Importance of Maintaining A Weight Training Log Do you find gyms intimidating? Feel lost while doing your workouts? Tried different programs with no results? Not always sure of what exercises you are supposed to be doing? Or maybe you're burnt out on the exercises you are doing. A weight-training log may be exactly what you need. Walking … [Read more...] about Maintaining A Weight Training Log
Green Callaloo
Green Callaloo Callaloo - a thick soup of crabmeat, greens, and various seasonings (why is the song Babaloo going thru my head?) 1 pound callaloo leaves or spinach or swiss chard 12 small okras, tops removed and discarded, sliced crosswise 1 rib celery, chopped 4 scallions, chopped 2 sprigs parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 … [Read more...] about Green Callaloo
Portobello Pizza
Portobello Pizza 8 large Portobello mushrooms 4 ounces each, stems removed and reserved 1/2 cup water 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup cooked white beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup arugula, spinach or watercress leaves, torn into bite-size pieces, we used spinach 4 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 2 … [Read more...] about Portobello Pizza
Daily Inspiration
Daily Inspiration Dieting is hard work. Don't let anybody tell you it isn't. We all need inspiration at times: I don't know about you but even when I'm at my thinnest, I still look - and feel - fat. This can get depressing. You always feel like you'll never do it. Anyway, I stumbled across this fellow's gallery. He's lost a ton of weight. So if … [Read more...] about Daily Inspiration
White Bean and Tomato Salad
White Bean and Tomato Salad Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce can) white beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1 cup (1/2 pound) tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/3 cup minced parsley 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 tsp. each basil, thyme, and oregano 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil … [Read more...] about White Bean and Tomato Salad
Treadmill Workout Ideas
Treadmill Workout Ideas That Make Fitness Fun Research shows that in order to lose weight safely and keep it off, you need to exercise. And even those who are not overweight benefit from an exercise or workout routine. But many people don't exercise regularly, which puts them at risk for heart disease, accidents or injuries, and other health … [Read more...] about Treadmill Workout Ideas
Balls That Could Be The Remedy For Your Workouts
Balls That Could Be The Remedy For Your Workouts The attic door swings open. Behind the ancient bumper pool table, beside the old Zim-Zam set and underneath the ugly pair of K-Tel skis lies a round, leathery object covered by two decades of dust. At first, it looks like an old, warn soccer ball or volleyball. But to many fitness trainers … [Read more...] about Balls That Could Be The Remedy For Your Workouts
Strawberry Cucumber and Basil Salad
Strawberry Cucumber and Basil Salad 4 cups hulled strawberries, quartered (1 pound) 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lenghtwise, seeded and thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly … [Read more...] about Strawberry Cucumber and Basil Salad