Quote of the month

"Once we learn to count our blessings they increase." ~ Stella Terrill Mann

 

Recipe of the month

~Lobster and Shrimp Stir Fry ~ 1/2 pound of lobster meat or lobster tails 1/2 pound of extra large or jumbo shrimp 1 and 1/2 cups of broccoli florets 1 small red onion, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced 2 stalks of celery, sliced 1 cup sugar snap or snow peas 5 cloves of garlic, minced 2 TBSP Olive oil Water Salt and Pepper

1. Rinse lobster, shrimp and veggies.

2. In a saute pan add 1 TBSP olive oil and turn on to medium high heat.

3. When hot, add onion. After 1 minute add lobster and shrimp. Stir occasionally. Add small amounts of water if needed.

4. After 1 minute add carrots. After another minute add garlic and the rest of the veggies.

5. Cook 1-2 more minutes, stirring occasionally - you may lower heat if necessary. Add salt & pepper to taste.

6.   Serve with brown rice and enjoy your delicious healthy meal.

ENJOY!

Exercise of the month

Pilates Straight Single Leg Stretch Benefits: Strengthens the abdominals (transversus abdominus, rectus abdominus and obliques) Focuses a neutral position for the shoulder stabilizers and emphasizes moving from the core.    Stretches the hamstrings

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 with the head, neck and shoulders lifted off the floor. Chest open, scapulae neutral and abs zipped.

2. Lift legs and straighten legs as much as you can comfortably. The lower the left leg is the harder it will be to stabilize so make sure your form is good. If you need to, you can bend the knees slightly to release the stretch on the hamstrings if they are tight..

3. Inhale and bring the right leg closer to the chest as you lower the left leg while keeping your neutral form as in #1 above. Hold right leg with both hands as you do this.

4. Exhale and switch legs, hands now are on the left leg. Keep your torso still as you continue to breathe and switch for 8-16 times each side.

5. To finish, hug both knees into your chest and slowly lower your head to the floor. Gently look side to side to release the neck flexor muscles.

Things that I love and recommend

What I'm working out to this month   Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado and Timbaland SOS - Rihanna Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera  Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille

 

Something to think about

 

How can you do your part to save the environment?

 

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