6 Advantages of Free Weights Over Exercise Machines Meet Sarah. About a year ago, Sarah saw an infomercial about a "multi-unit" workout machine. The announcer called it a "revolutionary" piece of equipment, claiming that people would see results in "just 2-4 weeks". It exercised all major body parts and the female model shown using the machine … [Read more...] about Free Weights Or Exercise Machines
Vegetable Pasta Salad
Vegetable Pasta Salad 10 ounces pasta shells 32 ounces mixed vegetables, frozen (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc) 1 medium white onions, half-ring sliced 1 cup low fat Italian salad dressing, 15 ounces canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning Cook pasta shells according to … [Read more...] about Vegetable Pasta Salad
Grilled Turkey Breast
Grilled Turkey Breast Ingredients 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 pounds) 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions In a … [Read more...] about Grilled Turkey Breast
How Do I Begin A Fat Loss Plan?
How Do I Begin A Fat Loss Plan? Let Me Count The Ways! Most people are unsure about how to begin a fat loss program. They have many questions about food choices, meal composition and exercise. Getting yourself in good physical condition will require willpower and dedication and the desire to get results. It is not easy to lose body fat. It … [Read more...] about How Do I Begin A Fat Loss Plan?
Italian Beans and Pasta
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