Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Tuesday Sept 22

Fitness Tip: Work on you!
Having a healthy self esteem is essential if we are to achieve your fitness goals. It is difficult to have a good sense of self esteem at gym when all you see are annoyingly in shape guys and girls. I know that very well. It is important for you to make some steps to making building your self esteem, It is just as important as building your biceps! Do not judge yourself based on other people. Some of these people that go to the gym have all of their life. Do not compare your successes to what come naturally for them.

Take baby steps. Plan a small challenge each day to build your confidence. Even if it is to put the incline higher than the last time your ran. That is enough. And reward yourself. Think of ways to reward yourself that does not include food, wine or dessert! Get a massage!
 
Food tip: Get a scale
You can’t really make that many fitness gains if you are constantly guessing what you are eating. Eyeballing only works for Rachael Ray. It is important to weigh your portions. This does not take long. It also provides you to be more consistent in creating recipes on your own. A scale is your best friend in the kitchen- even if it is a nemesis in the bathroom! Weight your portions so you know exactly what you are eating.
 
 
Vietnamese inspired Chicken Breast in Lettuce Cups
 
1 cup brown rice
1 pound chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon(s) reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
1 tsp chili garlic sauce
3 clove(s) garlic
2 bunches of broccoli, de-stemmed and chopped
1 can bamboo shoots
1 cup carrots
1 tsp olive oil
2 teaspoon powder ginger
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh mint leaves
12 Boston lettuce leaves
Directions
Prepare rice as label directs.
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and spices. Then add chicken for 2 or 3 minutes until brown. Remove skillet from heat; stir in half of cilantro and mint.
Divide rice among lettuce leaves; with chicken and vegetables along with rest of the herbs, Fold over leaves and pop in your mouth!

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