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A few of my favorite moments and photos from the past week. (click image to see description).
Worth reading:
1. I have been taking a turmeric capsule every day since I was 23 or 24. Now, everyone is talking about it. Here.
2. What is organic food? Why is it so expensive? How do I know if it's organic? Answers here.
3. Top pre and post workout foods. I agree, 100%, with this fit food list, here.
Have a fantastic weekend! Bring on the SUN! xo
I have a confession to make: Quinoa boressss the life out of me. It is so boring. Why eat quinoa when you can eat whole wheat pasta or rice? Oh, because it is one of the most protein-rich foods on the planet, has twice the fiber as most grains, tons of iron, and ya know lysine, magnesium, riboflavin... sigh, it is so freaking healthy. It is fuel. It would be wrong for me to ignore its benefits and not make it.
Tonight, I succeeded in giving it a little kick! (goat cheese cures all!)
Marinate organic chicken tenderloins or breasts in balsamic vinegar, salt, extra virgin o/o, thyme, & crushed red pepper.
Toss chicken on grill or grill pan along with asparagus that has been seasoned with extra virgin & salt.
Grill up some shallots (red onion is fine). In a separate bowl, mix together quinoa, chopped asparagus, tbs of crumbled goat cheese, grilled shallots, & salt.
Prepare on plate and enjoy that protein! The goat cheese and grilled shallots really give the quinoa an abundance of flavor. Mixing in the asparagus gave it a nice crunch. Balsamic chicken is so easy and delish.
Happy Hump Day! xo
For the past few weeks, during workouts, my legs have felt tired, like lead, like heavy sacks of sand. First, I thought it was the high heel wearing (probably part of it)... then... I thought my legs were probably just tired and potentially overworked. Then, I thought it was just from running because I felt OK, not 100%, but OK during boxing. At the same time, I thought... shoot am I just going through another phase of feeling old?
I tried getting more sleep, eating more protein, drinking more water. Well that helped some things, but, my legs still felt like lead. And so, I did what I should have done the moment I came back from my first bad run... stretch out and foam roll. Yesterday morning, I woke up early and stretched out my calves and hamstrings for about 10 minutes and then foam rolled for another 5 minutes and stretched again. The end result? I felt like a new woman at boxing last night. My legs felt light as a feather.
Why foam roll? Foam rolling is the best alternative to massage. It applies direct pressure to knotted areas that stretching alone, cannot treat. Foam rollers are especially helpful for those who consistently have high intensity workouts or run. Over time, those who are constantly training, develop micro tears that get worse over time and eventually turn into a knot or "trigger point" causing pain and/or stiffness. Foam rollers can be picked up for around $20 at most sports stores or online. I also like "the stick" (seen below)... it's a less painful treatment and quicker to use, plus it can be packed in a suitcase.
I'd like to hear how many of you use a foam roller and how often?
Have a great week - stretch it out! xo
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Sherri D'Alessandro is the voice behind fun fit flavor... a health and fitness blog for lovers of life. Click image to learn more.
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