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-Cameron Diaz
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Can you believe it's already November?!?! I am going to be honest, when I realized it was November 1st I already got excited about a slice of pumpkin pie! Oh, I can't wait :)
Well, you made it through Halloween? How did you do with the excess of candy at every turn? It is officially the Holiday family which is family, friends and FOOD (lots and lots of food!). So, again, I am going to stress the baby steps approach!! Enjoy the Holidays without busting the waistline! I have decided to post a healthy Thanksgiving feast recipe at the end of each of my post for November so you can start filling your cookbooks with some healthy options!
Speaking of the waistline, who doesn't want some toned abs? We all work for them and hope a couple crunches each morning will give us the 6-pack we have dreamed about! Check out some fabulous ab exercises to strengthen your core (and they can all be done at home!!)
Back Arm Rowing-Sit with your knees up and feet flat on the floor about hip width apart. Extend your arms in front of you with your palms facing up. Work to keep a straight back from the top of your head through your tailbone. Brace your core and lower your body to 45 degrees. While extending back, bring your arms into your chest and bring your hands to fist. Hold for a second and reverse the movement back to your starting position.
Bicycle-Lying on the floor, bring your hands behind your head. Bring your knee into your chest and lift your shoulder blade (not neck) off the floor. Repeat with the opposite leg. The lower your legs are to the floor, the harder it will be.
Corkscrew-Lay on the floor, with your legs extended at a 90 degree angle and your toes flexed. Use your lower abs to lift your legs slightly off the floor (it is a very small movement). At the top, twist your hips to the right side. Return your hips to the floor and repeat to the left side.
Plank with a side leg-Get in a plank position, avoiding dropping/lifting your glutes. Your shoulders should be directly above your elbows and abs engaged. Lift your leg out to the side, pushing your knee towards your shoulder. Return the leg and repeat with the opposite leg.
And as promised, a little healthy Thanksgiving treat :)
Green Bean Casserole (EatingWell Magazine)
-3 Tablespoons canola oil
-1 medium sweet onion (1/2 diced, 1/2 thinly sliced)
-8 oz mushrooms
-1 Tablespoon onion powder
-1 1/4 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp diced thyme
-1/2 tsp ground pepper
-2/3 cup whole-wheat flour
-1 cup nonfat milk
-3 tablespoons dry sherry
-4 cups green beans
-1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream
-3 tablespoons buttermilk powder
-1 tsp paprika
-1/2 tsp garlic powder
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and coat a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium heat and add diced onions to cook. Stir until soft and translucent. Stir in mushrooms, onion powder, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until mushroom oil is almost evaporated. Sprinkle 1/3 cup flour over veggies and stir to coat. Add milk and sherry and bring to simmer. Stir in green beans and return to simmer. Stir in sour cream and buttermilk powder. Transfer mixture to baking dish.
3. Wisk remaining 1/3 cup flour, paprika, garlic powder and 1/4 tsp salt. Add sliced onions and toss to coat. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet and add onion mixture. Cook until golden and crispy. Cover on the green bean mixture.
4. Bake casserole until bubbling, 15 minutes.
**212 calories, 10 grams fat, 23 grams carbs, 7 grams protein, 3 grams fiber, 533 mg sodium**
Yum! Can't wait for Thanksgiving!!
Megan
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