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Archive | January, 2009
iPhone App: Yoga Moves
28 JanI love my iPhone. It’s well designed and has greatly simplified my life. Perhaps the best feature of Apple’s iPhone is the ability to download and use third party applications. There are tons of great ones out there and many of them are free. While I haven’t yet found my favorite, I’ve tried several health and fitness applications. First up: Yoga Moves
Quote of the Day
28 Jan“There are very few certainties that touch us all in this mortal experience, but one of the absolutes is that we will experience hardship and stress at some point.” – Dr. James C. Dobson
Happy Obama Day!
20 JanHappy OBAMA Day!
I just spoke to my 85 year-old grandmother (happy birthday, Bonne Maman!) and she said that they were going to watch the inauguration coverage at 5pm (10am Eastern – that’s now!). It’s amazing to see the world come together to support the US. They’re ready for us to get our act together, let’s make them proud!!
And, let’s celebrate change today – change for our nation and change for each of us. What positive changes can you make in your life?! How can you make 2009 your best year ever?!
More to come on the many positive changes Obama’s administration will bring and my own personal journey of growth in 2009!
Quote of the Day
20 Jan“They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.” – Confucius
Is Diet More Important Than Exercise?
14 Jan
As far as weight loss is concerned, it may be. Researchers at Loyola University Health System recently found that diet may be (more…)
Quote of the Day
14 Jan“It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power.” – Alan Cohen
Want Recipes?
14 JanThen check out Laila’s blog! She’s got some really interesting and healthy recipes with great instructions and pictures. I’m going to try a couple in the next few weeks; I’ll let you know how it goes!
Quote of the Day
13 Jan“Love is as much of an object as an obsession, everybody wants it everybody seeks it, but few ever achieve it, those who do, will cherish it, be lost in it, and among all, will never…never forget it.” – Curtis Judalet
Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
13 Jan
Thanks to my sister, Steph, for this recipe! I haven’t yet tried it, but she raves about it and it sounds easy enough and pretty healthy. 
INGREDIENTS
Nonstick vegetable oil spray or small amount of vegetable oil
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sweetener (agave nectar, barley malt, honey or maple syrup)
1 tablespoon curry powder or garam masala powder or Chinese 5-spice powder (or a mix of your own)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces hulled pumpkin seeds (about 2 1/2 cups)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Spray with nonstick spray or brush lightly with oil.
3. Whisk egg white, lime juice, and oil in large bowl.
4. Add next 4 ingredients; whisk.
5. Add pumpkin seeds; toss. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading evenly.
6. Bake until toasted and fragrant, stirring often, about 20-24 minutes. Cool on sheet.
Note: These can be made 5 days ahead and stored at room temperature in airtight container.
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