Quote of the month

“Do not go where the path may lead ~ Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~Emerson

 

Recipe of the month

Garlicky Steamed Clams 1 lb live clams 2 cups white wine 5 cloves garlic, finelly chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Smart Balance Buttery Spread 1 tsp Italian Seasoning

1. A few hours before you are ready to cook - put clams in a bowl filled with water so that clams are covered completely with water. Place in the fridge.
   
2. When you are ready to cook place onions and oil in a large pot. Heat on medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
   
3. Add White Wine, Italian Seasoning and Smart Balance - cover and cook 2 minutes.
   
4. Drain clams from water in bowl making sure to rinse out the sand, then add clams to pot.
   
5. Cover and cook for a few minutes. They cook quickly so you will need to stay there and watch the pot. As the clams open, remove them immediately with tongs so they do not overcook and become tough.

ENJOY with a salad and a crusty loaf of bread!

Exercise of the month

Ball Side Lift Benefits: Strengthens the abdominals (transversus abdominus, rectus abdominus and obliques) Focuses a neutral position for stabilization   Strengthens the abductors and   quadratus lumborum.

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. Lean on the ball. Chest open, scapulae neutral and abs zipped. Spine long and upper body leaning over ball in a lengthened position..

2. Inhale and prepare. Exhale and lift the top leg off the floor while reaching the top hand to the top leg as you engage all the muscles in the top side of your trunk. . Inhale lower, and exhale repeat. Repeat up to 20x, then switch sides.

Things that I love and recommend

What's New on My Ipod    Justin Timberlake - Great new cd - especially to work out. Tony Bennett - Duets, An American Classic - A great cd with amazing artists!

 

Something to think about

 

Want to help?

Dear Animal Lovers,

Lucy needs your help! Lucy is a 61 pound, brindle colored with white chest and feet, sweet, extremely affectionate staff terrier mix. She loves giving kisses and thinks she is a lap dog.

Lucy was rescued from a homeless man when she was seen being abused repeatedly. She was taken to a vet who found that both her legs were broken from him kicking and pulling her. Lucy now needs surgery and Voice for the Animals, the wonderful people who rescued her is raising money to pay for her $2500 surgery.

Tax Deductible Donations to the Lucy Fund can be made to: Voice For The Animals, P.O. Box 205, Venice, CA.
90294. Please tell your friends and ask them to tell their friends. This is Lucy's hour of need and she needs friends! They are also looking for someone who would foster Lucy while she recovers from her surgery. All she needs is a little corner in someone's home where she can relax and feel safe. And she will repay that person with lots of kisses.

If you need anymore information, please email - melya@earthlink.net.

 

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