I’m feeling rather frazzled lately. Too much on my mind, and too many things to keep track of at once. Even though I have the check list of to do’s, it still seems like I’m missing something. I need to slow down, but how can I when my mind is racing like this?
A friend of [...]
Entries from June 2008
The Manic Cure
June 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Fun, Self Care, mindfulness
Tags: beauty·manicure·Self Care·stress management
P90x Day 61: My first chin ups
June 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Exercise
Monday’s workout marked a true milestone for me - I did my first chin ups without the use of a ladder to support some of my weight. I did 2.5 chin ups before I had to resort to using the step ladder for the rest of my reps. I think the last time I was [...]
Tags: chin ups·extreme workout·fitness·Health·P90X
High Protein Yogurt
June 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Food, Recipes
After my workout this morning, I needed something with a little extra kick. I whipped up this breakfast yogurt in no time:
1 cup lowfat plain organic yogurt
1 scoop IsaPro whey protein powder
1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries (from Trader Joe’s), thawed
Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir well until incorporated.
Wild blueberries give you extra antioxidants. [...]
Tags: breakfast·high protein·low fat·low sugar·post workout·yogurt
Asian Lentil Soup
June 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Food, Recipes
There’s no such thing as Asian lentil soup - that is, until now. I made this dish up last night when I wanted something warm and soothing after a long day at work. I was tired and had a headache, and I needed something soothing and grounding:
1/2 cup red lentils
2-3 cups water (add as needed)
handful [...]
Tags: asian·beans·high fiber·low fat·sea vegetables·soy