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WHAT'S NEW FOR FEBRUARY 2006

Sign up now for Heidi's Intro to Reformer Class Wed Feb 8th & 15th at 7:35pm. Space is limited.
Email Heidi
for more info

Heidi's LMU Spring Session began
January 11th & 12th. It's not too late to
Register for Heidi's classes.

Pilates on the Reformer. Book your private session with Heidi now.

Have Heidi design a workout program for you so that this is the year you reach your health and fitness goals.

Did you know? For every alcoholic drink you have - it takes at least 15 minutes of cardio to work it off.

Happy Heart Month!

Get ready for some new changes at hpfitness.com - coming soon.

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Quote of the Month

"Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life."

~ Seneca


Recipe of the month

Superbowl Pizza
Don't be afraid - it's easy, and fun.

Have a Make Your Own Pizza Party

4 cups Bread Flour
2 cups Spelt Flour
1 Dry Yeast Packet
1 TBSP Honey
Pinch of Salt
1 & 1/2 cups Warm Water
Mozzarella Cheese
Tomato Sauce
Whatever Toppings you prefer

1. First you want to make sure that your yeast is good. To do this mix your yeast package with the warm water and honey. If it foams up the yeast is good. If not, throw this away and repeat this step with another packet of yeast. Make sure to check the exp. date on your yeast.

2. In another bowl mix your flour, olive oil and salt. Add your yeast mixture and mix it all together. It's best to use your hands for this. When all the ingredients are mixed put the dough on a flat surface. Put some flour down under the dough so that it doesn't stick to your flat surface. Knead the dough with your hands for a couple of minutes and then form a ball with the dough. Spray a bowl with oil, then put the ball in the bowl. Cover the bowl and put in a warm, draft free place to rise. Dough is ready when doubled in size (1-2 hours).

3.
Pre-heat your oven to 350.
Cut dough into 4 parts. Take one part out and roll it out on your floured flat surface. Put this pizza dough on an oil sprayed cookie sheet and add your sauce, cheese & toppings (preferably healthy toppings such as veggies and fresh herbs). Put into the oven and cook until cheese is bubbly (15-20 minutes). TIP: It's worthwhile to get a pizza stone. It makes the bottom of the crust crisp and will reduce your cooking time to only 5 minutes. If you use a pizza stone, put it into the oven when you turn the oven on. When ready to cook your pizza keep the stone in the oven - just transfer your pizza onto the stone, then transfer it off when done. You'll love it!

4. Repeat with the other 3 parts of dough.

~ ENJOY ~

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Exercise of the month:

Pilates Double Leg Stretch

Benefits:

  • Strengthens the abdominals, neck flexors & shoulder stabilizers.

How to do this exercise:

(Always be sure to check with your Dr before performing this or any other new exercise especially if you have heart problems, high or low blood pressure, back or neck problems or are pregnant)

1. Lie on your back. Bend the knees and hips 90 degrees. Slide shoulder blades toward one another slightly and maximize the space between the shoulders and the ears.

2. Inhale to prepare. Exhale, zip your abs, reach your hands toward the feet and lift the head, neck and shoulders off the floor. Keep your head, neck and shoulders off the floor and keep the eyes looking between the knees the whole time.

3. Inhale as you straighten your legs and reach your arms behind you. The closer the legs go toward the floor, the harder it is - so make sure you can keep your abs zipped wherever you are.

5. Exhale and circle the arms around to your thighs as you bend your knees. Repeat up to 15 times.

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Things that I Love and Recommend:

CD

Kem

Album II

A beautiful, soulful album with great heart. Listen for songs by Kem in my classes this month.


Something to Think About:

What do you love. . .

About yourself?
About your loved ones?
About your home?
About your work?
About your life?

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Archives:

Volume 31 Fun Stuff - Click here - Potsticker Soup, Prone Rotation, Little Things)
Volume 30 Fun Stuff - Click here - Carrot Parsnip Soup, Wheel, Tradition)
Volume 29 Fun Stuff - Click here - (Snow Peas, Warrior 3, Gratitude)
Volume 28 Fun Stuff - Click here - (Pumpkin Pancakes, Warrior 1, Happiness)  
Volume 27 Fun Stuff - Click here - (Spaghetti Squash, Pilates Roll Down, Weight Loss)
Volume 26 Fun Stuff - Click here - (Crab Stuffed Portobellos, Ball Obliques, Denial)
Volume 25 Fun Stuff - Click here - (Ahi Tuna Burgers, Ball Crunch, Fiber)
Volume 24 Fun Stuff - Click here - (Frozen Cantelope, Plank on the Ball, Well-being)
Volume 23 Fun Stuff - Click here - ( Veggie Fritatta, Breast Stroke, Letting Go)
Volume 22 Fun Stuff - Click here - (Asparagus in Phyllo, Ball Bridge, Growth)
Volume 21 Fun Stuff - Click here - ( Butternut Squash Soup, Side Angle Pose, Nutrition)
Volume 20 Fun Stuff - Click here - (Superbowl fries, 1 leg balance, Splenda)
Volume 19 Fun Stuff Click here - ( Peach Crisp, Ball Glut Stretch, Goals)
Volume 18 Fun Stuff Click here - (Christmas Cookies, 1 Leg Chair, Holiday Cheer)
Volume 17 Fun Stuff Click here - (Rice with Veggies, Spinal Balancing, No More Drama)
Volume 16 Fun Stuff Click here - (Chicken Salad, Grand Plie with Namaste`, Reflection)
Volume 15 Fun Stuff click here - (Wild Rice Salad, Locust Pose, Money)
Volume 14 Fun Stuff click here - (Garlic Spinach, Revolved Bent Knee Side Angle Pose,Talent)
Volume 13 Fun Stuff click here - (Chicken w/eggplant, Prayer Twist, The YOU you want to be)
Volume 12 Fun Stuff click here - ( Pear Leek Bisque, Crescent Pose, Positivity)
Volume 11 Fun Stuff click here - (Spinach Bread, Zipping, Giving)
Volume 10 Fun Stuff click here - (Cinnamon Ginger Tea, 1/2 Lord of the Fishes Pose, Gratitude)

Volume 9 Fun Stuff click here - (Berry Muffins, Bound Angle Pose, Sight)

Volume 8 Fun Stuff click here - (Quinoa Pilaf, Forward Bend, Your character)
Volume 7 Fun Stuff click here - (Summer Salad, Bow Pose, "Food" in your food)
Volume 6 Fun Stuff click here - (Chocolate Chip Cookies, Forward Bend, Clutter)
Volume 5 Fun Stuff click here - (Tofu Lettuce Wraps, Boat Pose, Do what you love)
Volume 4 Fun Stuff click here - (Spinach Ravioli w/ Marinara Sauce, Plank, Goals)
Volume 3 Fun Stuff click here - (Hummus, Downward Dog, Who are you today?)
Volume 2 Fun Stuff click here - (Pumpkin Pudding, Bridge Pose, Gratitude)

Volume 1 Fun Stuff click here - (Banana Fuate`, Triangle Pose)

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