Day 3 - Sharing Info

SHAPE magazine - March 2011

20 Minutes of daily exercise can cut sick days in half.

If you keep moving regularly now, you can prevent over 25 diseases and health conditions later on.

5 Metabolism Boosters:


- Tuna
- Grapefruit
- Rolled Oats - Whole grains
- Green Tea - People who drank green tea and exercised regularly burned more calories than those who worked out and just drank water. 3 cups a day can torch up to 80 calories. -- I am not a fan of Green Tea, because I don't like "tea"... but, I think I may have to try a little harder to like this!
- Hot Peppers - These will amp up your calorie burn. A spicy meal can increase your metabolism by up to 25% for three hours after you've eaten it. -- I LOVE spicy foods! This is a good thing for me! Although.... I can't help but wonder why I am not seeing any evidence of it working?

Healthy Microwave Breakfast Ideas:

- Eggs: Whisk two eggs together in a bowl and nuke for 30 secs; stir and return to the microwave for 15 more seconds. Add whole-wheat toast for a 220 calorie meal with 17 grams of protein. -- I have been eating "eggbeaters", but I will have to try this version!
- Bacon: Line a plate with paper towels, arrange bacon in a single layer, and top with more paper towels. Heat for 3 mins, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and let drain for 1 min. -- We have been cooking bacon this way for a long time. I don't have it for breakfast very often, tho. Maybe I should!
- Oats: Place 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl, cover with an inverted plate, and microwave for 2 1/2 mins. -- I know that oatmeal is VERY healthy for you. I am not a big fan of it and I don't really know how to cook it. I just may have to try it this way!

Live Longer: To live longer, toss more orange and dark-green veggies into your grocery cart.

Fiber: The reccommended amount of daily fiber is 25 grams.

Gym: Always have a set of workout clothes in your car in case you feel the urge to workout.

Running: To learn to run.... start by alternating a minute of jogging with 90 seconds of walking. Nine weeks later, you can run three miles! -- I "might" be able to do this!

Grocery shopping: Make a list before hitting the store, and go when you are not feeling hungry. Shop the perimeter of the store. The foods there are more nutritious.