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WHAT'S NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2005

Heidi will be starting a beginners Reformer Private Class. Email Heidi for more info LMU Fall Session Began August 31st. It's not too late to Register for Heidi's classes now. LMU On the Ball with Heidi Class moves to Wednesday nights. Pilates on the Reformer. Book your private session with Heidi now. Did you make the Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms from last month, don't miss them, check it out in the archives.

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Quote of the Month
	"To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act." ~ Anatole France

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Recipe of the month
~Spaghetti Squash with fresh sauteed Cherry Tomatoes ~ 1 Spaghetti Squash 1/4 Red Onion, Chopped 4 Cloves of Garlic, minced 1 TBSP Olive Oil Fresh Basil and Parsley Fresh grated Parmesean Salt & Pepper to taste
1. Pre-heat oven to 350. Wash spaghetti squash, poke with a knife a few times and put on a baking sheet. Place in oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes turn squash over and cook an additional 30 minutes. 2. After squash cooks for an hour total take it out of the oven and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, cut squash in half lengthwise. It will look like spaghetti strands inside. With a fork pull out spaghetti squash. 3. In a medium saute pan heat oil at medium heat. Add onion, garlic and tomatoes. Cook 3-5 minutes adding small amounts of water or broth if additional liquid is needed. 4. Add salt, pepper, parmesean to taste and sprinkle with fresh basil and parsley. ~ ENJOY ~

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Exercise of the month:
	Pilates Roll Down Benefits: Strengthens the abdominals. Trains the body to hold strong posture while bending the spine.

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, neck problems or are pregnant)

1. Sit on the floor with the feet hips width apart. Zip the abs, open the chest, keep the scapulae neutral and keep as much space between the shoulders and ears and you can.

2. Round the spine while lifting from your abs and reach the arms forward while keeping good posture (see step 1 above). Don't let the heels lift off the floor at all during this whole exercise. If they do, you've gone too far, don't go so far on the next rep.

3. Roll down for a count of four as you inhale. Exhale and Roll up engaging your abs even more and keeping those heels down to the floor.

4. Continue this for 10 - 20 reps, keeping perfect form the whole time.

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Things that I Love and Recommend:
	CD ~ Michael Buble' It's Time A great follow up to his debut CD, especially track #1

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Something to Think About:

Weight loss occurs when Calories in is less than Calories out Are you working out and wondering why you are not losing weight. Take a closer look at your diet. You may be sabotaging your workout efforts. A bite here and there add up, make sure you are accounting for all the calories that you consume. And make sure that your workouts are strenuous enough that you are burning the calories needed to lose weight.

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Archives:

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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