Quote of the month

"Dogs are not our whole life but they make our lives whole." ~ Roger Caras

                 

Recipe of the month

Baked Ziti   Great for the SuperBowl 1lb of cooked Rigatoni 2 large cans of crushed Tomatoes 3 Cloves of Chopped Garlic 1 Onion, Chopped 1/2 cup of Chicken or Veggie Broth 1 cup Low-Fat Riccotta Cheese 3/4 cup shredded low-fat Mozzerella Cheese Salt and Pepper to taste

1. In a deep saute pan, heat onion and 2 TBSP of broth. Cook 5 minutes. Add garlic and more broth if necessary. Cook 1 minute. Add both cans of crushed tomatoes. Lower heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

 

2. Cook pasta according to package instructions. When done, drain and put in a lasagna pan.

 

3. Stir in spoonfuls of riccota cheese, leaving small globs of cheese. (Don't want to mix it to much)

 

4. Add salt and pepper to tomato sauce. Pour sauce over pasta. Sprinkle mozzerella cheese over top.

 

5. Cover with aluminum foil and cook at 350 until sauce is bubbly - about 25-30 minutes.

 

ENJOY!

Exercise of the month

Pilates Side Leg Series Part 3 The 3rd exercise in my favorite Pilates series. More in the series to follow in the upcoming months   Benefits: Strengthens outer thighs and gluts Improves Hip Stability Strengthens abs and back.

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 side with legs straight and stacked on each other.Bend your hips and bring your legs out 2 feet in front of you. Zip your abs.Lengthen your spine and keep good posture.Use top hand for support on the floor.

2. Lift top leg to hip height.

3. Inhale and bring the top leg back about 1-2 feet. Bend the top knee 90 degrees.

4. Exhale and lift the leg only as high as you can with complete stability in the rest of your body. Do not let your spine, pelvis or shoulders move. Keep your zip.

5. Repeat up to 16 times then switch sides. The most important thing is to keep your body stable. Once you are stable then you can increase your movement. Start out with a small amount of movement in the leg in order to
   keep stability in your body. This exercise is meant to be done after part two of the series. Part 4 comes next.
   Check back for it.

Things that I love and recommend

What's On My Ipod       Sting & Edin Karamazov - Message in a Bottle My little boy's favorite.

 

Something to think about

 

 

Are you toxic?

 

What does that question bring to mind for you?

 

How can you begin to de-toxify yourself?

 

 

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Volume 52 Fun Stuff - Click here - Turkey a la King - Side leg Series 2 - Giving

 

Volume 51 Fun Stuff - Click here - Pumpkin Gnocchi - Side leg Series 1 -

 

Volume 50 Fun Stuff - Click here - Banana Bread - Weeble - Toxicity

 

Volume 49 Fun Stuff - Click here - Artichokes - Rhomboid Pull - Humanity

 

Volume 48 Fun Stuff - Click here - Twice Baked Potato - Elliptical -

 

Volume 47 Fun Stuff - Click here - Merengues - Hundred - Postivity

 

Volume 46 Fun Stuff - Click here - Brownies - Meditation - Successes

 

Volume 45 Fun Stuff - Click here - Squash Burritos - Pilates Oblique Roll Down - Who are you Part 2?

 

Volume 44 Fun Stuff - Click here - Chicken Parmesean - Lotus - Who are you?

 

Volume 43 Fun Stuff - Click here - Chicken fingers - Squat - Goals

 

Volume 42 Fun Stuff - Click here - Cornish Hens, Cobra, Giving

 

Volume 41 Fun Stuff - Click here - Turkey Soup with Matzo Balls, Reverse Triangle, Produce.

 

Volume 40 Fun Stuff - Click here - Garlic Steamed Clams, Side Lift, helping animals.

 

Volume 39 Fun Stuff - Click here - Beet Carrot Salad, Ball Leg Lift, helping someone.

 

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Volume 37 Fun Stuff - Click here - Lobster & Shrimp Stir Fry, Straight leg stretch, Environment

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Volume 35 Fun Stuff - click here - Chocolate Strawberries, Imprint Toe Taps, Loved ones.

 

Volume 34 Fun Stuff - Click here - Roasted Chicken, Criss Cross, Activity

 

Volume 33 Fun Stuff - Click here - Italian Cod, Childs Pose, Fiber

 

Volume 32 Fun Stuff - Click here - Superbowl Pizza, Double Leg Stretch, Love

 

Volume 31 Fun Stuff - Click here - Potsticker Soup, Prone Rotation, Little Things

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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)