Do What is Right for YOU!



Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

Marc and Angel Hack Life on Practical Tips for Productive Living are at it again. A good reminder and message to walk our own journey and not allow someone else to walk our journey.

Choose to listen to your inner voice, not the jumbled opinions of everyone else. Do what you know in your heart is right for YOU. It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.





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Vegetable Gumbo



Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

I found this recipe on the Food Network website.

Total Time: 40 min
Prep 25 min
Cook 15 min

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Level: Easy

  • Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
    • 2 stalks celery, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (preferably hot)
    • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
    • 1 pound kale or Swiss chard, stemmed and chopped
    • 1 10-ounce package frozen black-eyed peas
    • Brown rice, for serving (optional)

    Directions

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, 3 tablespoons water and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 8 minutes.

    Add the soy sauce and paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in the vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, then cover and bring to a boil.


    Add the greens and black-eyed peas to the pot. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the rice, if desired.


    Per serving: Calories 249; Fat 12 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 530 mg; Carbohydrate 32 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 9 g




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    Melt Flab Away



    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!




    I heard the other day it's not a holi-month it's a holiday. Good reminder, we only have a couple holiday meals the rest of the time we can eat health!



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    Gratitude



    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

    I'm very grateful for today. I found some great messages today on Pinterest and wanted to share with you.


    Today I will do the happy dance and be grateful for what I have right now.



    This was such a beautiful photo and I wanted to share with you.


    This one really struck a cord with me, as I have (and have had over the years) a handful of difficult people in my life. I'm grateful for the lessons those individuals taught me. It wasn't easy, but the benefits of those situations and interactions are well worth it during this amazing journey.

    Will you walk the journey of gratitude today? However you decide to make that first step, I hope you are filled with happiness and laughter this beautiful day!



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    Pear, Prosciutto & Hazelnut Stuffing


    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

    EatingWell website has a delicious side dish for this time of year. Crisping the prosciutto and toasting the nuts adds a powerful punch of flavor to the stuffing without going overboard on fat. Diamond Brand now makes packaged chopped hazelnuts, available in most major supermarkets.

    12 servings, 2/3 cup each
    Active Time:
    Total Time:

    Ingredients

    • 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    • 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into ribbons
    • 2 cups onion, chopped
    • 2 cups diced fennel bulb
    • 1/4 cup minced shallot
    • 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
    • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
    • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
    • 8 cups stale baguette, preferably multi-grain (not sourdough), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    • 2 Bosc pears, ripe but firm, chopped
    • 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
    • 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

    Preparation

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; cook, stirring, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
    3. Wipe out the pan and heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, fennel and shallot and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add sage, thyme and rosemary and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Transfer everything to a large bowl and gently stir in bread, pears, parsley, hazelnuts and the prosciutto. Add broth; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the stuffing into the prepared baking dish; cover with foil.
    4. Bake for 40 minutes; remove the foil and bake until the top is beginning to crisp, 25 to 30 minutes more.

    Tips & Notes

    • Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3 and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
    • Note: If you don't have stale bread ready to use, spread the baguette cubes on a baking sheet and toast at 250°F until crisped and dry, about 15 minutes.
    • Tip: To toast chopped nuts & seeds: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Per serving: 176 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 8 mg cholesterol; 29 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 6 g fiber; 489 mg sodium; 283 mg potassium.


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    Glorious Whole Grains


    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

    Let's check out what WebMD Website has to say about Whole Grains and what Whole Grains can do to benefit our weight loss efforts!

    The Skinny on Whole Grains

    Why do people who eat more whole grains, like oatmeal, gain less weight than those who fill up on refined grains, like white rice? Whole grains keep food in your stomach longer, so you're less likely to binge on junk foods. But a slender shape isn't the only reason to eat whole grains. Their texture and flavor can also wake up taste buds tired from a white-bread diet.

    Smart Ways to Swap in Whole Grains

    It’s easy to get more whole grains in your diet. Serve brown or wild rice instead of white. Put turkey dogs on whole-wheat buns. Make pancakes with oat or corn flour. Switch to whole-wheat tortillas. Munch on popcorn instead of chips. Go slowly and let your body get used to more fiber, and drink lots of water. That way you won’t have to worry about any gas or bloating.

    Wake Up and Smell the Barley

    There's nothing boring about warm whole grains for breakfast!
    • Drizzle honey on cooked barley and sprinkle with nuts and dried fruit.
    • Top chewy farro with bananas, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
    • Stir chopped apple, cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins into partly cooked old-fashioned oatmeal. Continue cooking until the apple is tender. Top with toasted nuts.

    A Whole-Wheat Pasta Taste Test

    When TV chefs start praising the taste of whole-grain pasta, you know it must be good. The best new types are nutty and firm, not gluey like older ones. Dress them with spicy tomato sauce or hearty spinach-and-walnut pesto. Be wary of "super" pastas with extras like flaxseed or legume powder, which can ruin the taste. Look for durum, spelt, or farro wheat pasta.

    Quinoa: Trendy and Tasty

    No wonder this Peruvian seed is often seen in the hippest restaurants. It has a mild flavor, fills in nicely for rice, and is easy to cook in about 15 minutes.
    Match quinoa's mild flavor with vegetables or sweet chunks of fruit. Or try tossing it in a salad with peppers, corn, and black beans. You can mix it into patties with egg, onion, and grated cheese instead of ground beef.

    Whole Grains Can Be Gluten Free

    If you need to avoid gluten – a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley – you can still eat whole grains. Look for quinoa, millet, buckwheat, and amaranth instead. Even if you don't have gluten issues, try different whole grains – like brown rice, wild rice, bulgur wheat, oatmeal, and spelt. Each offers different nutrients.

    Whole Grain Label Clues

    If a bread is brown, does it mean it's whole grain? Not always. The only real way to know is to check the back nutrition label -- even if the package front looks promising. The first ingredient should be a whole grain.  Look for:
    • Whole wheat or 100% whole wheat
    • Whole grain rye
    • Whole oats
    • Brown rice
    • Wheatberries

    Beware of Whole Grain Label Fakes

    Watch out for refined grains, which can go by crafty names like "unbleached enriched wheat flour," "multigrain," "wheat flour"," or "100% wheat." Multigrain means more than one type of grain, and all of them may be refined. Check the back label for fiber -- 2.5 grams or more per serving. That will help you avoid foods that don't live up to a whole-grain promise.

    How Much Whole Grain Do You Need?

    Try this easy trick to get enough: Fill one-quarter of your plate at each meal with grains – and make at least half of that whole grains.
    If you're counting servings, you'll need six to eight grain servings a day. Again, half should be whole grain. What counts? One slice of whole-wheat bread, ½ cup of cooked pasta or oatmeal, or 3 cups of popped popcorn.

    What Makes Whole Grains So Good?

    A whole grain is a plant seed with three layers. When it is refined, the outside and the inside are stripped away along with most of the nutrients and fiber. The starchy middle remains and you get white rice or white flour -- and lighter breads, pastries, and pastas. "Enriching" adds back some nutrients, but not as much as you get if you eat the grain "whole."

    A Good Way to Boost Fiber

    Fiber has a long list of health benefits, from helping you feel full longer after a meal, to losing weight, to keeping you “regular.” Americans don't get enough fiber. In fact, most of us get less than half the fiber we need every day: 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Most whole grains are packed with fiber.

    Whole Grains Keep You Strong

    Fiber isn’t the whole story when it comes to whole grains. They’re also loaded with B vitamins, which give you energy. They're rich in folate, which builds red blood vessels. They're packed with minerals like magnesium and selenium, which build bones and strengthen your immune system. Whole grains also have phytochemicals -- natural plant compounds that can help fight disease.

    Whole Grains for Long Life

    Eating whole grains may help you live longer and gain extra protection against diseases that creep up with age.
    • They lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
    • They help prevent and control type 2 diabetes, partly by helping control weight.
    • They protect the cells in your body from damage that leads to cancer.



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    I'm F.I.N.E.



    Good Morning Fit-NOW Friends!

    Marc and Angel had a wonderful message to share today.

    "Never let a bad day make you feel like you have a bad life. Just because today is painful doesn’t mean tomorrow won’t be great. You just got to get there. The best things usually happen when you least expect it. So try to smile in the mean time. Not because life has been easy, perfect, or exactly as you had anticipated, but because you choose to be happy and grateful for all the good things you do have and all the problems you know you don’t have."


    Today let's choose to be happy and work towards creating our own happiness.



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    No-Bake Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake


    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

    I was in search of some delicious treats for the holidays that won't break the calorie bank! I found online this luscious swirled cheesecake dessert is a no bake, mix-and-chill recipe. Plus, each slice is under 200 calories!




    MAKES: 12 servings
    CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 19

    • 3/4 cup finely crushed graham crackers
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 8 ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
    • 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar*
    • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla
    • 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
    • 2 8 ounce packages fat-free cream cheese
    • 1 15 ounce can pumpkin
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
    • 1/4 cup orange juice
    For crust:: 1. In a medium bowl, stir together crushed graham crackers and melted butter until crackers are moistened. Press mixture onto bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Cover and chill while preparing filling.
    For filling:: 2. In a food processor or blender, combine the reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the milk, the vanilla, and orange peel. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
    3. In a food processor or blender, combine fat-free cream cheese, pumpkin, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, remaining 1/4 cup milk, and the pumpkin pie spice. Cover and process or blend until smooth.
    4. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Stir 1 tablespoon of the gelatin mixture into the white cream cheese mixture and the remaining gelatin mixture into the pumpkin mixture.
    5. Pour pumpkin mixture over chilled crust in pan. Carefully pour white cream cheese mixture over pumpkin mixture. Using a narrow, thin-bladed metal spatula or a table knife, swirl pumpkin and white mixtures.
    6. Cover and chill overnight before serving. To serve, using a small sharp knife, loosen cheesecake from side of springform pan; remove side of pan. Cut into wedges. Makes 12 servings.

    Tip
    • *Test Kitchen Tip: If using a sugar substitute, we recommend Splenda® Granular, Equal® Spoonful or packets, or Sweet 'N Low® bulk or packets. Be sure to use package directions to determine product amount equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar.

      Nutrition Facts per serving with sugar substitute: 149 cal., 7 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 23 mg chol., 331 mg sodium, 12 g carbo., 1 g fiber, 9 g pro. Exchanges: 1 other carbo., 1.5 fatCarb choices: 1
    Make Ahead Tip Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare as directed through step 5. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Serve as directed in step 6.

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    10 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism


    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

    The WebMD website had a few ideas to boost your metabolism.

    The Elusive Metabolism Boost

    Boosting the metabolism is the holy grail of weight watchers everywhere, but how fast your body burns calories depends on several factors. Some people inherit a speedy metabolism. Men tend to burn more calories than women, even while resting. And for most people, metabolism slows steadily after age 40. Although you can't control your age, gender, or genetics, there are other ways to get a boost. Read on for 10 ways to rev up.

    Build Muscle

    Our bodies constantly burn calories, even when we’re doing nothing. This resting metabolic rate is much higher in people with more muscle. Every pound of muscle uses about 6 calories a day just to sustain itself, while each pound of fat burns only 2 calories daily. That small difference can add up over time. In addition, after a bout of resistance training, muscles are activated all over your body, increasing your average daily metabolic rate.

    Step Up Your Workout

    Aerobic exercise may not build big muscles, but it can rev up your metabolism in the hours after a workout. The key is to push yourself. High-intensity exercise delivers a bigger, longer increase in resting metabolic rate than low- or moderate-intensity workouts. To get the benefits, try a more intense class at the gym or include short bursts of jogging during your regular walk.

    Fuel Up with Water

    The body needs water to process calories. If you are even mildly dehydrated, your metabolism may slow down. In one study, adults who drank eight or more glasses of water a day burned more calories than those who drank four. To stay hydrated, drink a glass of water or other unsweetened beverage before every meal and snack. In addition, try munching on fresh fruits and vegetables, which are full of fluid, rather than pretzels or chips.

    Energy Drinks

    Some ingredients in energy drinks can give your metabolism a boost. They're full of caffeine which increases the amount of energy your body uses. They sometimes have taurine, an amino acid. Taurine can speed up your metabolism and may help burn fat. But using these drinks can cause problems like high blood pressure, anxiety, and sleep issues for some people. The American Academy of Pediatrics doesn’t recommend them for kids and teens.

    Sinless Snacking

    Eating more really can help you lose weight -- eating more often, that is. When you eat large meals with many hours in between, your metabolism slows down between meals. Having a small meal or snack every 3 to 4 hours keeps your metabolism cranking, so you burn more calories over the course of a day. Several studies have also shown that people who snack regularly eat less at meal time.

    Spice Up Your Meals

    Spicy foods contain chemical compounds that can kick the metabolism into a higher gear. Eating a tablespoon of chopped red or green chili pepper can boost your metabolic rate. The effect is likely temporary, but if you eat spicy foods often, the benefits may add up. For a quick boost, spice up pasta dishes, chili, and stews with red-pepper flakes.

    Power Up with Protein

    The body burns many more calories digesting protein as it uses for fat or carbohydrates. Although you want to eat a balanced diet, replacing some carbs with lean, protein-rich foods can boost the metabolism at mealtime. Healthy sources of protein include lean beef, turkey, fish, white meat chicken, tofu, nuts, beans, eggs, and low-fat dairy products.

    Booster Shot: Black Coffee

    If you're a coffee drinker, you probably enjoy the increased energy and concentration that follows your morning ritual. Taken in moderation, one of coffee's benefits may be a short-term increase in your metabolic rate.

    Recharge with Green Tea

    Drinking green tea or oolong tea offers the combined benefits of caffeine and catechins, substances shown to rev up the metabolism for a couple hours. Research suggests that drinking two to four cups of either tea may push the body to burn 17% more calories than normal during moderately intense exercise for a short period of time.

    Avoid Crash Diets

    Crash diets -- those involving eating fewer than 1,000 calories a day -- are disastrous for anyone hoping to quicken their metabolism. Although these diets may help you drop pounds (at the expense of good nutrition), a high percentage of the loss comes from muscle. The lower your muscle mass, the slower your metabolism. The final result is a body that burns fewer calories (and gains weight faster) than the one you had before the diet.

    Best Bets

    The impact of different foods and drinks on the metabolism is small compared to what you need for sustained weight loss. Your best bet for creating a mean calorie-burning machine is to build muscle and stay active. The more you move during the day, the more calories you burn. And remember: working out in the morning has the benefit of revving up your metabolism for hours.





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    Enthusiasm


    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

    Dr. Wayne Dyer shares, "That music that you hear inside of you urging you to take risks and follow your dreams is your intuitive connection to the purpose in your heart since birth. Be enthusiastic about all that you do. Have that passion with the awareness that the word enthusiasm literally means "the God (enthos) within (iasm)." Don't die with your music still in you."

    Some food for thought this beautiful Friday! What music are you enthusiastically living today?

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    Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad



    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!





    Eating Well website provided this streamlined version of a northern Italian idea is perfect for a summer evening: no-fuss, no-cook and big taste. You can even make it ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. If you do, use it as a wrap filling for the next day's lunch.

    4 servings, 1 cup each
    Active Time:
    Total Time:

    Ingredients

    • 2 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained (see Note)
    • 1 15-ounce can small white beans, such as cannellini or great northern, rinsed (see Ingredient note)
    • 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
    • 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

    Preparation

    1. Combine tuna, beans, tomatoes, scallions, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir gently. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Tips & Notes

    • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
    • Note: Chunk light tuna, which comes from the smaller skipjack or yellowfin, has less mercury than canned white albacore tuna. The FDA/EPA advises that women who are or might become pregnant, nursing mothers and young children consume no more than 6 ounces of albacore a week; up to 12 ounces of canned light tuna is considered safe.
    • Ingredient Note: When you use canned beans in a recipe, be sure to rinse them first in a colander under cold running water, as their canning liquid often contains a fair amount of sodium.

    Nutrition

    Per serving: 253 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 53 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 31 g protein; 6 g fiber; 453 mg sodium; 451 mg potassium.
    Enjoy!

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    Setting Attainable Goals


    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

    Ladies Fitness Bootcamp had been exploding with wonderful new programs to help you reach your health goals! Don't miss out in taking advantage of these amazing opportunities to be a part of a wonderful group of ladies with a common interest! In line with the wonderful transformations occurring in LFBC I came across a health and wellness center on my health insurance website. I have a several personal hurdles and bad habits that set me back and cause me to easily becoming complacent. It's a daily effort for me to find that balance. It is so true and we have all heard it in LFBC, you have to set attainable goals and prepare yourself to be successful. Power of the mind my friends!!

    Setting attainable goals and resolutions


    Setting goals for yourself is very personal and you need to choose your resolution carefully. There may be many things you would like to change, but you are more likely to stick to your goal if you attempt only one or two changes at a time. Identify what behavior, or aspect of your life, you would most like to change and concentrate on that.

    Whatever your goal, make a list of why you want to do it, and how you think it will change your life - will you feel healthier, happier, more relaxed? And how will you feel if you don't make the change? How will you feel not only now but in a year or five years?
    Take time to consider the change you want to make. Planning how you are going to incorporate the change into your life will make your resolution much more successful than a split-second decision.
    Learn about the behavior you intend to adapt: read books, watch videos, search the Internet - find out as much as you can so you are aware of the pitfalls and the difficulties you will encounter as well as the benefits of achieving your goal.
    Think about the wording of your resolution - is it conducive to achieving your goal? Instead of "I am going to lose weight" which is broad and unspecific, how about "I am going to lose 10lbs by May", or "I am going to go walking three times a week at lunchtime". Making a specific commitment makes it easier to keep.
    Once you have decided on your resolution, set a start date and prepare yourself. For example, if your goal is to eat more healthily, or lose weight, clear out your cupboards and fridge, chuck out your temptation foods and go shopping with your new eating plan in hand.
    Make a plan for your resolution. Which behavior are you going to change, what do you aim to achieve each week and how are you going to cope with slip-ups in your plan? Making a contingency plan for slip-ups will also help you reach your goal.

    Regularly remind yourself why you have made the resolution. Set yourself short- and long-term goals, and reward yourself appropriately when you achieve them. Log your progress - see how you are improving and, if you are tempted to lapse, look at the circumstances that caused this to happen.
    Don't become complacent. Success is achieved by making the change last, so continue to avoid situations that are possible triggers to your old habits.
    Give yourself credit for what you have achieved. You have worked hard to stick to your resolution.

    Sources

    1. How to keep up with those New Year's resolutions, researchers find commitment is the secret of success. University of Washington Press Release Dec 23, 1997. www.washington.edu
    2. Prochaska JO et al. Changing for good: A revolutionary six-stage program for overcoming bad habits and moving your life positively forward. Avon books. New York. 1994



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    Words of Wisdom


    Hello Fit-NOW Friends!

    I found this quote on a motivational page, Words of Wisdom, I follow on Facebook.

    “When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,'
    I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'"

    ~ Sydney J. Harris
    What is your perspective right now? Is it healthy thinking? If now, what can you do right now to shift your thoughts to appreciate what you do have today?


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