I just read an article in the April issue of Prevention magazine about the unexpected reasons why you might not be able to drop those extra pounds. I found it interesting, and am sharing the main points (and my own 2 cents!) because I think you will too: 7 Common Mistakes that Dieters Make #1 - You aren't eating enough: Dipping below 1,200 calories a day and/or skipping meals causes your metabolism to slow in order to hold on to precious calories. You may need to bump up your calorie intake to stoke metabolism. #2- You celebrate your workout accomplishments...with food: A lot of times people overestimate how many calories they burn during a workout, and underestimate how much they're eating. Rewarding yourself for exercising by eating a high-calorie treat doesn't add up to weight ... [Read More]
Archives for April 2012
The Perfect Sunday Dinner: Veggie Chili & Corn Muffins
Weekend Recap Yesterday I got to see my awesome friend Angi at her baby shower. I met her when I first moved out to San Diego, and she became my partner in crime when our Marines were deployed together. Last year her and her hubby moved to Arizona and I miss her horribly! It was great seeing her and getting to catch up a bit (and inappropriately touch her baby bump more than once!). Did you know that it's National Park Week? Harley and I went for a long hike this afternoon at our nearby regional park. Usually it's pretty busy there on a Sunday, but today, there was barely anyone around. Kind of nice, slightly creepy. My legs are still sore from my workout last Friday, and they were feeling seriously fatigued a bit into our hike. But we made it to the top! The puppy seemed ... [Read More]
Japanese Veggie Tofu Noodle Bowl for 1
Up until recently, I had never made an Asian dish that I totally loved. Though I think I'm a pretty good cook, Asian food just isn't my specialty. I think it has to do with the fact that I tend to eat other types of cuisine a lot more often. But this might be one of those situations where practice makes perfect (or at least better!), because lately I've been making Asian food more often, and perhaps not so coincidentally, I think I'm getting kind of good at just throwing together these kinds of meals on the fly. When I spotted fresh Japanese style noodles at the food store earlier, I couldn't resist getting them to try out. Paired with some tofu and veggies, including superfood soybeans, it quickly turned into a [delicious] Japanese noodle bowl dinner: Japanese Noodle Bowl ... [Read More]
My Favorite Ways to Eat Avocado
Avocados are a good source of a slew of nutrients, including vitamin C, K, B6, folate, fiber and potassium. Though they contain some fat, that's no reason to shy away from them - especially since it's the heart-healthy unsaturated kind! The state I live in happens to be the biggest U.S. producer of the fruit, hence why I'm able to buy them locally to enjoy all the time. My grandma just asked me how I usually eat avocado. She's been eating them plain because she isn't sure what else to do with them. My response was, 'Don't worry, I'll blog about it!' ;-) So here goes, here are my favorite ways to incorporate avocado into my diet: #1 - In Salads: I love eating a caprese salad with avocado , as pictured above. If I'm making a Mexican salad, I like to use avocado as part of my dressing ... [Read More]
The Business of Biz Cards
Hi friends! Today's post is a totally random topic. I'm about to start rambling about a seemingly miniscule subject, but it's something that keeps crossing my mind this week while in Vegas at a tech convention for my work, so I'm going with it... (Source) Business cards. Everyone knows what they are. Their purpose is a simple concept - to provide someone with your contact information so that he/she can get in touch with you sometime in the future if they'd like. But has anyone else ever thought about how ridiculously overused they are? When I go to trade shows, I come home with quite a pile of biz cards. And let's face it, the chances of me going through all of those cards to find someone's info is slim. I'm not saying they're pointless, as they definitely serve a purpose when ... [Read More]
Las Vegas Lions
Greetings from Las Vegas! How beautiful are these two? I saw these lions at the MGM Grand when I was here last time for work. I'm glad I saw the exhibit then, because apparently they closed it down permanently. If I had to choose a favorite animal, it would probably be the lion. Might have something to do with the fact that I'm a Leo! ;-) Well, I'm exhausted and the show I'm here for hasn't even begun. Traveling really takes it out of me (even when I'm not going that far!) so I'm off to wind down for the night. This week, try to make a conscious effort to: I certainly will be! ... [Read More]
