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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #41

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A few weeks ago for “No Gym? No Problem” I shared 15 minutes to burn 150 calorie workout.  Today’s workout you can burn 200 calories in 20 minutes. Do you have 20 minutes to improve your health and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it!

Burn 200 Calories in 20 Minutes With This Quick Workout

Take 15-30 minutes and improve your day! Your health and wellness are worth it!  Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym? No Problem! 10 minute workout. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #40
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #40

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The number one excuse that people give for not being able to workout is that they don’t have enough time!  Here is a quick 10-minute workout that doesn’t take up a lot of time or needs a lot of space.  You will definitely feel the burn after doing this quick workout!

10-Minute Workout: Legs and Arms With Sadie Lincoln

 

Take 10 minutes and improve your day, your heath and wellness are worth it!  Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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Ditch The Diet for Healthy Habits

Is Your Coffee Making You Fat?!

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~Ditch the Diet for Healthy Habits~

Is Your Coffee Making You Fat?!

Can we still be friends if the answer to that question is YES?!

Is there a problem when America runs on Dunkin and yet doesn’t actually run…?

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Let’s get one thing straight: I love coffee, and in and of itself, coffee is awesome! It is actually a healthy drink option! It is filled with antioxidants and has been shown to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, can help control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease,  prevent liver disease, and even delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.  Sounds like something we should all be drinking, right?!

So if coffee is so good for us, then why am I saying that it is making you fat?!

Well, you see it is not the coffee that’s to blame. Coffee only has one calorie per 8-ounce cup.

So what is it then that is making us fat?… It is what you are putting into your coffee!

It is the sugar and the cream and the coffee creamer.

1 tsp of sugar is 15 cal
2 tbs of half and half is 40 cal
1 tbs International Delight French Vanilla “Creamer” 35 cal

How many of you are measuring out the sugar, half and half, and creamer that you are putting into your coffee? An average unmeasured pour equals four to five times the usual serving size amount.

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So, instead of your morning cup of coffee with flavored creamer having 35 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, and 6 grams of sugar, in reality, it is probably actually closer to 140 calories, 6 grams of fat and 24 grams of sugar.

Once you have had a second cup, and you’ve already exceeded the maximum recommended daily sugar intake of 40 grams by 8 grams.

Let’s put it into an even greater reality…that single cup of coffee with 1/4 cup of creamer equals an additional 15 pounds a year gained.

Don’t worry this doesn’t mean you need to give up drinking coffee altogether!

Try retraining yourself to actually enjoy the coffee flavor of your morning cup of coffee.

Try measuring out your sugar and using 2% (or even skim milk) instead of half and half. Start slowly reducing the amount you add to your coffee and eventually you will be able to enjoy it black.

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pumpkin bread | lookingjoligood.blog NEW ENGLAND PUMPKIN-WALNUT BREAD RECIPE
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NEW ENGLAND PUMPKIN-WALNUT BREAD RECIPE

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Just because you are eating healthy doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on all the enjoyable seasonal goodies. You just have to be careful with portion control. One slice of this pumpkin bread is 220 cal.

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
BREAD:
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
2/3 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 cup honey
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted


DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, combine oats, sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until oats are toasted. Remove from heat.
For bread, in a large bowl, beat pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, sugar, honey and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Fold in walnuts.
Transfer to two greased 9×5-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle tops with oat mixture.
Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Editor’s Note: To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS
1 slice: 220 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as New England Pumpkin Walnut Bread in Taste of Home September/October 2015, p81

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No Gym?! No Problem! | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #39
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #39

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I love to workout with weights! I like to use 8lb weights, but 3lbs or 5 lbs is great as well!   You can always push the up button by increasing the weight.

Start with one set of each move. As you get stronger, try to do the circuit two or three times. After six weeks you can expect to see improvements in strength, muscle tone, and endurance. You will be shocked at just how strong you are!

As always…No excuses! Just do it!

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Click HERE if you would like to have a printable version of this workout.

Remember to keep good proper form and warm up and stretch before and after your workout!

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Ditch The Diet for Healthy Habits

Is Your Exercise Making You Fat?!

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If you know me, you know that I love to exercise! It is one of my favorite parts of the day.

So, why in the world would I be telling you that, of all things, exercise is making you fat?!

Well, it isn’t actually the act of exercise that is causing weight gain, it is what you are doing after you workout…

If you’re not following a proper nutrition plan you could actually put on fat from your exercise regimen instead of burning it.

Yes, exercise burns calories, but it also increases the release of ghrelin which is your hormone that promotes hunger.

If you’re not paying attention and planning out your post-workout snacks you’ll most likely end up eating more than you burned off during your workout.

 

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The average medium intensity 30 min workout burns around 250-300 calories. Keep this in mind when choosing what to eat after an exercise session.

While I would never tell you to not exercise, I am cautioning you to not heavily rely alone on your daily workouts for weight loss.

You can’t outrun a bad diet!

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no gym no problem | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #38
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #38

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I recently found this awesome workout at self.com I love standing core exercises.  A strong core is essential for almost any exercise program. You don’t always have to do crunches to get a strong center.  Here are 4 standing ab exercises. Take a few minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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http://www.self.com/fitness/2016/06/4-standing-core-exercises-that-will-sculpt-your-abs-from-every-angle/?crlt.pid=camp.9INB2gVbySuF

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no gym no problem | lookingjoligood.blog No Gym? No Problem! #37
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #37

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If you are someone that gets bored easily while working out this is a great workout for you.  Although, if you are a person that needs music to workout with, you will need to add your own soundtrack because this workout doesn’t have any background music with it.  Get ready to squat and sweat!  (and of course, burpees, because what is a HIIT workout without burpees, right?!)

Daniel and Kelli at FitnessBlender have a great YouTub Channel with lots of great free workouts.

Do you have 25 minutes to improve your health and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Ditch The Diet for Healthy Habits

Is Your Salad Making You Fat?!

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Most people think that by ordering a salad they are eating healthy. Sounds like a good plan right?
 
In many cases, that is absolutely right: A big bowl of dark leafy greens and vegetables is not only low in calories but also has much-needed fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
 
But while most salads start off healthy, some wind-up anything but healthy! Just because it is a salad doesn’t mean that it is the healthiest choice. Thanks to all the creamy ranch, Caesar, or blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, and croutons, a healthy salad can quickly eat up more than half a day’s worth of calories and fat.
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Beware of those sneaky extra calories and added fat topping your salad! Here are some salad ingredients to skip: cream dressings, croutons and crispy noodles, full-fat cheese, dried fruit, breaded chicken, bacon.
 
In no way am I saying that your salads should only be limited to cucumbers, tomatoes, and a spritz of lemon.
 
Instead, try topping your salads with a vinaigrette dressing, hard boiled egg, baked chicken and a 1/4 of an avocado.
Choose fresh fruit and nuts, instead of dried fruit and croutons.
Quinoa, 1/4 of an avocado, chick peas and black beans with a bit of lime juice and olive oil also makes for a delicious salad.
By being mindful of the toppings you choose you can turn a salad into a filling, nutritious, balanced meal.
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No Gym? No Problem! | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #36
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #36

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When is a good time to start exercising?  Right NOW!  If you are new to cardio this workout is for you!  It is a 15-minute routine that will get you sweating right from the privacy of your own home.

Simple moves like jogging in place, modified push ups, and marching with kicks can get your heart rate up without having to do a lot of confusing or crazy moves.

Do you have 15 minutes to improve your health and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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