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Monday, December 27, 2010

The 12 Week Life Challenge: Workout Plan 3

The exercises in the routine below are described on this page: http://videofitnesscoach.blogspot.com/p/12-week-life-challenge-power-up-your.html


The 12 Week Life Challenge:  Workout Plan 3

Weights: perform 1 set of 100 reps per exercise, light weight (25% of your regular weight)

Monday
Resistance training moves 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 + Stair climber for 30 minutes, level 5 (no hands resting on railing!)

Tuesday
Resistance training moves 1, 4, 5, 6, 8 + Elliptical trainer for 45 minutes (15 minutes: incline 10, resistance 10; 20 minutes: incline 3, resistance 10, pedaling backwards, and pick up your speed and keep your RPM’s (revolutions per minute) over 100; 10 minutes: incline 15, resistance 10, pedaling forward)

Wednesday
rest

Thursday
Resistance training moves 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 + Interval jogging for 45 minutes (5 minutes jog at incline 5, speed 5.0 MPH; 5 minutes incline 10, speed 3.4 MPH, alternate nine times)

Friday
Resistance training moves 1, 4, 5, 6, 8 + repeat cardio from Tue

Saturday
rest or repeat Monday's cardio

Sunday
rest or repeat Thursday's cardio
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The 12 Week Life Challenge: Workout Plan 2

The exercises in the routine below are described on this page: http://videofitnesscoach.blogspot.com/p/12-week-life-challenge-power-up-your.html


The 12 Week Life Challenge:  Workout Plan 2

Weights: 5 sets of 8 reps, heavy weight

Monday
Resistance training moves 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 + treadmill walk for 45 minutes at incline 12, speed 3.5

Tuesday
Resistance training moves 1, 4, 5, 6, 8 + elliptical trainer for 45 minutes (15 minutes at incline 10, resistance 8; 15 minutes at incline 5, resistance 8, pedaling backward; 15 minutes at incline 15, resistance 8, pedaling forward)

Wednesday
rest

Thursday
Resistance training moves 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 + treadmill walk for 45 minutes at incline 15, speed 3.2

Friday
Resistance training moves 1, 4, 5, 6, 8 + repeat cardio from Tue

Saturday
rest or repeat Monday's cardio

Sunday
rest or repeat Thursday's cardio
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The 12 Week Life Challenge: Workout Plan 1

The exercises in the routine below are described on this page: http://videofitnesscoach.blogspot.com/p/12-week-life-challenge-power-up-your.html



The 12 Week Life Challenge:  Workout Plan 1

The rules:
Cardio must be done after weights. And you must take at least one full day off every week, since your body builds strength while you’re resting, not while you’re working out.

WEEK 1

Weights: 3 sets of 15 reps, moderate weight

Monday
Resistance training moves 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 + treadmill jog for 40 minutes at incline 2, speed 5.5

Tuesday
Resistance training moves 1, 4, 5, 6, 8 + treadmill jog for 20 minutes at incline 2, speed 6.0, then 20 minutes of 30 seconds fast (incline 2, speed 8.0) and 30 seconds regular (incline 2, speed 6.0)

Wednesday
rest

Thursday
Resistance training moves 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 + elliptical trainer for 45 minutes at incline 10, resistance 8, strides per minute 130

Friday
Resistance training moves 1, 4, 5, 6, 8 + elliptical trainer for 45 minutes at incline 5, resistance 8, strides per minute 130

Saturday
rest or repeat Monday's cardio

Sunday
rest or repeat Thursday's cardio
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The 12 Week Life Challenge: Power Up Your Life!

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Sunday, September 12, 2010

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

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Ingredients:

  • 1 chicken cut up, or 4-6 chicken breasts
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil
  • flour (for dredging)
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced (or more, to taste)
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1-2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (20 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • Prep Time: 10 mins

    1. Heat oil in skillet, dredge chicken in flour, and brown on all sides. Transfer chicken to baking dish, add rest of ingredients, and bake in preheated oven on 300 degree oven for 2 hours (or a 350 degree oven for 1 hr).

    Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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    Tuesday, September 7, 2010

    SMALL TRICKS TO LOSE A BIG BELLY

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    By Janet & Greta Podleski
    Authors of Eat, Shrink, and be Merry

    The simple, smart choices you make each day really do add up — like choosing bottled water over sugar-filled pop, fresh berries instead of ice cream for dessert, whole-grain versus white bread or a small, non-fat latté over a large one made with full-fat milk.

    Make it Splurge-Worthy
    When you get the urge to splurge on calorie-laden indulgences (and we all do!), rate the indulgent food on a scale of 1 to 10. If it isn’t a 9 or 10, don’t bother — it’s not worthy! There’s nothing worse than having to loosen your belt after eating a food that you didn’t really enjoy. Talk about waisting calories!

    You Booze, You Lose!
    Actually, you don’t lose! It’s not just the empty calorie wallop from alcohol that makes your Buttwider, it’s the alcohol itself. A mere three ounces of alcohol can reduce the body’s ability to burn fat by one-third! Holy Brown Cow! Alcohol, even if “low carb,” still raises blood sugar, stimulating insulin, the powerful fat-storage hormone. And it bogs down your liver, which is directly involved in fat metabolism. So drinking makes your liverwurst and your beer belly even worster!

    Chill Out or Fill Out
    When you’re under stress, the hormones cortisol and adrenaline rise. These stress hormones make us hungry, especially for sweets. No wonder “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts!” These hormones also encourage your body to store fat around the middle, so ongoing stress can lead to a flabby abdomen — a flabdomen! Massage, deep breathing, yoga, listening to music, even laughing are good ways to turn off the cortisol tap.

    Go Grazey!
    It’s important to never let your tank run dry. Aim for smaller, more frequent meals (250-500 calories per meal, every 3 hours or so) to keep your metabolism (your calorie-burning furnace) stoked and your blood sugar even-Steven. Another good point: Studies suggest that exceeding 500 calories at any meal makes it easier for your body to store the excess calories as fat. So, Do Not Exceed the Feed Limit!

    Yank Your Sweet Tooth
    Sugar is your waistline’s worst enemy. It raises insulin (the fat-storage hormone) and it’s easily converted into fat--the type of fat that usually ends up around your middle! Plus, it’s an anti-nutrient — it takes away from your body, depleting it of nutrients, rather than contributing anything to it. The more sugar you eat, the more you crave. So try an experiment: For two weeks, eat nothing sweet. (You can have two pieces of fruit per day, but NOTHING else sweet. Watch the flab melt off your waist, almost like magic — Flabra-cadabra!

    Join the Breakfast Club
    Studies show that breakfast eaters are thinner, smarter, and nicer to be around! A hearty, healthy, high-fiber breakfast like oatmeal, fruit, whole-grain toast or whole-grain cereal does more than keep your brain cells, blood sugar and relationships operating smoothly. It also jump-starts your metabolism, so you’ll start burning fat and calories right out of the gate. Plus, eating breakfast prevents overeating at lunchtime. If you skipped breakfast, chances are you’ll be so famished at lunchtime you’ll snort down three McHappy Meals without a second thought. And that’s McSad.

    Follow the 80/20 Rule
    Try this: 80 percent of the time, choose foods that are nutritious — high in fibre, good fats, unprocessed, natural foods — and 20 percent of the time, have whatever it is you’re craving. If you’ve just gotta have that cheesecake, have a small piece, enjoy every mouthful, and then get back on the healthy eating track for the rest of the day. It’s not every morsel you eat that’s important; it’s what you do consistently, over the long haul that matters most.

    Show Some Flex Appeal
    Muscle is a calorie-zapping machine. A fat-burning furnace. For each pound of muscle you gain, you’ll burn an extra 50 calories per day just to maintain it. The more muscle you have, the more fat you’ll incinerate 24 hours a day, even while sleeping! So the more muscle you have, the more you can eat, as well! That’s reason enough for us to pick up a dumbbell! (And we’re not talking about internet dating here, either!)

    Avoid Pop-o-matic Trouble
    Be careful with diet sodas. People who drink beverages loaded with artificial sweeteners may actually develop cravings for real sugar, leading them to overeat. Plus, artificial sweeteners stimulate insulin, the dreaded fat-storage hormone, just like real sugar does. And they suppress the hormone leptin, which controls appetite. Sure seems like diet sodas might help you GAIN weight! Ouch! If you’re a soda-holic, limit yourself to one per day, or better yet, switch to lemon and water or cranberry juice and water.

    Keep it Light at Night
    Put a “closed” sign on your kitchen door at about 7:30 pm. You might be shocked to find out how many calories you absentmindedly nibble or chug while watching TV, surfing the net, helping kids with homework, or just puttering around. And you don’t have a chance to burn off those needless calories, either. Plus, this kitchen curfew gives your liver a break from digestion duties so it can concentrate on more important tasks (like restoring and detoxifying your body) during the night.

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    Friday, August 27, 2010

    21 Days to Fitness: SPEED SALADS - How to make them quick and healthy!

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    Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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    Now the most fun hour of my day is spent at the gym! (OK, except for the hours I am eating -- hee hee). Yes I still like to eat, and I EAT A LOT! But now I eat the right things. Yes, I still have treats, but I focus on stuffing as much healthy food in my mouth throughout the day as I can.

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    Thursday, August 19, 2010

    10 HEALTHY FOODS - Part 10 of 10 DRIED PLUMS

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    Dried Plums

    You may know these better by the moniker "prunes," which are indelibly linked with nursing homes and bathroom habits. And that explains why, in an effort to revive this delicious fruit's image, producers now market them under another name.

    Why They're Healthy: Prunes contain high amounts of neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acids, antioxidants that are particularly effective at combating the "superoxide anion radical." This nasty free radical causes structural damage to your cells, and such damage is thought to be one of the primary causes of cancer.

    How to Eat Them: As an appetizer. Wrap a paper-thin slice of prosciutto around each dried plum and secure with a toothpick. Bake in a 400�F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the plums are soft and the prosciutto is crispy. Most of the fat will cook off, and you'll be left with a decadent-tasting treat that's sweet, savory, and healthy.



    10 HEALTHY FOODS - Part 7 of 10 "Pomegranate Juice"

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    Pomegranate Juice

    A popular drink for decades in the Middle East, pomegranate juice has become widely available only recently in the United States.

    Why It's Healthy: Israeli scientists discovered that men who downed just 2 ounces of pomegranate juice daily for a year decreased their systolic (top number) blood pressure by 21 percent and significantly improved bloodflow to their hearts. What's more, 4 ounces provides 50 percent of your daily vitamin C needs.

    How to Drink It: Try 100 percent pomegranate juice from Pom Wonderful. It contains no added sugars, and because it's so powerful, a small glassful is all you need.





    10 HEALTHY FOODS - Part 6 of 10 "Delicious Cinnamon"

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    Cinnamon

    This old-world spice usually reaches most men's stomachs only when it's mixed with sugar and stuck to a roll.

    Why It's Healthy: Cinnamon helps control your blood sugar, which influences your risk of heart disease. In fact, USDA researchers found that people with type-2 diabetes who consumed 1 g of cinnamon a day for 6 weeks (about 1/4 teaspoon each day) significantly reduced not only their blood sugar but also their triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Credit the spice's active ingredients, methylhydroxychalcone polymers, which increase your cells' ability to metabolize sugar by up to 20 times.

    How to Eat It: You don't need the fancy oils and extracts sold at vitamin stores; just sprinkle the stuff that's in your spice rack (or in the shaker at Starbucks) into your coffee or on your oatmeal.


    10 HEALTHY FOODS - Part 4 of 10 "Swiss Chard - What is it and how do I eat it?"

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    Swiss Chard

    Hidden in the leafy-greens cooler of your market, you'll find this slightly bitter, salty vegetable, which is actually native to the Mediterranean.

    Why It's Healthy: A half cup of cooked Swiss chard provides a huge amount of both lutein and zeaxanthin, supplying 10 mg each. These plant chemicals, known as carotenoids, protect your retinas from the damage of aging, according to Harvard researchers. That's because both nutrients, which are actually pigments, appear to accumulate in your retinas, where they absorb the type of shortwave light rays that can damage your eyes. So the more lutein and zeaxanthin you eat, the better your internal eye protection will be.

    How to Eat It: Chard goes great with grilled steaks and chicken, and it also works well as a bed for pan-seared fish. Wash and dry a bunch of Swiss chard, and then chop the leaves and stems into 1-inch pieces. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large saut� pan or wok, and add two garlic cloves that you've peeled and lightly crushed. When the oil smokes lightly, add the chard. Saut� for 5 to 7 minutes, until the leaves wilt and the stems are tender. Remove the garlic cloves and season the chard with salt and pepper.


    10 HEALTHY FOODS - Part 1 of 10 "Cabbage"

    Cabbage

    This cruciferous vegetable is a major player in European and Asian diets.

    Why It's Healthy: One cup of chopped cabbage has just 22 calories, and it's loaded with valuable nutrients. At the top of the list is sulforaphane, a chemical that increases your body's production of enzymes that disarm cell-damaging free radicals and reduce your risk of cancer. In fact, Stanford University scientists determined that sulforaphane boosts your levels of these cancer-fighting enzymes higher than any other plant chemical.

    How to Eat It: Put cabbage on your burgers to add a satisfying crunch. Or, for an even better sandwich topping or side salad, try an Asian-style slaw. Here's what you'll need.

    4 Tbsp peanut or canola oil
    Juice of two limes
    1 Tbsp sriracha, an Asian chili sauce you can find in the international section of your grocery store
    1 head cabbage, finely chopped or shredded
    1/4 cup toasted peanuts
    1/2 cup shredded carrots
    1/4 cup chopped cilantro

    Whisk together the oil, lime juice, and sriracha. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving. The slaw will keep in your fridge for 2 days.

    Tuesday, August 17, 2010

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    While many people are gaining unimaginable amounts of weight and losing control of their health sitting in office chairs in front of computer screens for hours on end, there is an elite few that are doing the exact opposite by taking control of their health and destiny eating well, and being active.

    The great thing is this can be you too.

    You can take control of your future and be the master of your own destiny in this unstable economic time by taking control of yourself. It is without a doubt (and some pretty compelling empirical data) that fit-bodied professionals are paid better, receive promotions sooner, work less and perform better than their sedentary plump partners. They also command non-verbal respect in and out of the boardroom.

    It is also known that those who take part in daily active lifestyles eat better and have more energy for longer durations with fewer fluctuations in performance throughout the day allowing them to work smarter, faster and when necessary longer and get more done in less time.

    It has been reported that a 30-60 minute workout first thing in the morning provides a mental and physical focus that allows an individual to complete 9 hours work in 8 hours or less, thus providing more time to enjoy more vacation time.

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    Thursday, August 12, 2010

    TODAY'S HEALTHY RECIPE - HOT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP - From www.21daystofitness.com

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    TODAY'S HEALTHY RECIPE

    HOT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP
    The great thing about spinach and artichoke dip, besides the fact it's a party favorite, is just how easy it is to make. Mix it up, bake to a bubbly, golden brown, and serve with your favorite breads and crackers.

    Ingredients:

    • 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
    • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
    • 4 ounces fat free or low fat cream cheese (room temperature)
    • 1/2 cup fat free or low fat sour cream
    • 1/4 cup fat free mayonnaise
    • 1 clove garlic, very finely minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
    • 1/4 cup grated low fat Parmesan cheese
    • 1/4 cup fat free shredded mozzarella

    Preparation:

    Mix everything and pour it into a baking dish.
    Bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven until bubbling.

    Today's Healthy Recipe from www.21daystofitness.com 'BARBECUE CHICKEN with Brown Rice'

    Today's Healthy Recipe

    Barbecue Chicken with Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf

    Grill chicken breast until chicken is 170 degrees in thickest part, about 8 minutes.

    Brush with barbecue sauce. Saute vegetables in olive oil until tender, about 8 minutes.

    Add rice until warm. Top with almonds.

    Today's Healthy Recipe "Pasta w/ Ricotta" - From www.21DaysToFitness.com

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    Today's Healthy Recipe

    Pasta with Ricotta
    Vegetarian option

    Option: add sliced baked chicken breast

    Cook noodles, drain and return to pot.

    Add other ingredients and cook for 5-7 minutes until warmed

    Peanut Chicken Stir Fry - From www.21DaysToFitness.com

    Today's Healthy Recipe

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    Peanut and Chicken Stir Fry

    Saute garlic and ginger in oil and soy sauce for 1 minute.

    Add vegetables, rice and chicken and saute until vegetables are thawed, about 8 minutes.

    Top with peanuts.

    Maple-Lime Salmon with Couscous - From www.21daystofitness.com

    TODAY'S HEALTHY RECIPE

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    Maple Lime Salmon with Couscous

    Put salmon on foil-lined cookie sheet.

    Mix maple syrup with lime juice, pour on salmon and broil for 8-12 minutes, until flakes with fork.

    Bring water and couscous to boil, remove from heat and cover for 12 minutes.

    Stir cilantro in couscous and serve with salmon and broccoli drizzled with olive oil.

    Healthy Lemon-Butter Pasta with Broccoli - From www.21daystofitness.com

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    Today's Healthy Recipe
    Lemon Butter Pasta with Broccoli
    Vegetarian Option

    Boil pasta according to directions. Saute broccoli and garlic in olive oil until tender, about 6 minutes.

    Stir in lemon juice, zest and butter spread.

    Toss pasta in pan until coated in sauce.

    Top with pine nuts.

    Chocolate Shakeology Pie - From www.21daystofitness.com

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    Today's Healthy Recipe

    No one knows where this original recipe came from, but it tastes delicious and gives you a protein punch from the tofu--in addition to the more than 70 healthy ingredients in Shakeology.

    Chocolate Shakeology� Pie

    1/4 cup peanut butter

    1/4 cup fat free sour cream

    1 container silken tofu (12 oz.)

    1 1/2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology

    2 Tbsp. skim milk or soy milk

    2 Tbsp. agave nectar (or maple syrup)

    1 whole-grain graham cracker pie crust, low fat if possible

    Blend or food-process peanut butter, sour cream, tofu, Shakeology, soy milk, and agave nectar until smooth and creamy, adding more soy milk if necessary. Pour into pie crust, and refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour). Serves 6.

    Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus 60 minutes in fridge

    HEALTHY APPLE CRISP - From www.21DaysToFitness.com

    Today's Healthy Recipe

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    Apple Crisp

    Apple CrispWhat's as American as apple pie? Well, the obesity rate for starters.

    Apples are certainly healthy, and apple pie flavorings like cinnamon are also healthy. In fact, some studies have shown that cinnamon may help stabilize blood sugar levels and even lower blood cholesterol.

    However, once you mix it all up in a shortening-laden crust with a cup or two of sugar, most of the health benefits go right out the window.

    Try this easy-to-make recipe for an apple crisp, and you'll get apple pie flavor without getting fat. For extra fiber, don't peel the apples.

    You can also experiment with other favorite fruits, like peaches or blueberries, instead of or in addition to the apples.

    • 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
    • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup (option: Agave Nectar)
    • 1 tsp. cinnamon
    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
    • 2 Tbsp. flour, whole wheat (or soy flour)
    • 2 Tbsp. butter, organic, from grass-fed dairy cow

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium baking dish, combine apples, maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon. In a separate mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Top mixture in baking dish with mixture from bowl.

    Bake for about 30 minutes or until apples are soft. Serves 4.

    Preparation Time: 10 minutes

    Giant Fruit Salad

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    Giant Fruit Salad

    Fruit Salad Sunday is a great day to make giant bowls of stuff you can eat all week. I like to make big pots of soup or other big entr�es for healthy leftovers throughout the week. Fruit salad is super-easy to make; it's just a hassle to chop everything. I find it can be a nice Zen-like activity while I'm watching the Sunday news programs or sports. The best fruit salads use fruits that are in season and contain a variety of colors. It's not just that the colors make for a lovely presentation, but the more colors you have, the bigger range of antioxidants you have. By tossing the fruit in lemon juice, you can prevent the fruit from turning brown, so it will still be appetizing the next day.

    You can layer the fruit with yogurt for a delicious parfait, or add some granola or nuts for a little crunch, too.

    • 1 red apple, unpeeled, cored, and diced
    • 1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, cored, and diced
    • 1 cup green grapes, seedless
    • 1 cup red grapes, seedless
    • 1 cup blueberries
    • 1 cup raspberries
    • 1 cup cantaloupe, balled
    • 1 cup honeydew, balled
    • 1 cup pineapple tidbits
    • 1 banana, sliced
    • Lemon juice
    Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with lemon juice to lightly coat all fruit.

    MEXICAN BEAN TOSTADAS - From www.21DaystoFitness.com

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    Today's Healthy Recipe
    MEXICAN BEAN TOSTADAS

    These tostadas can be individualized to your family's preferences, topping them with the condiments of your choice. Serve with mexican rice for a delicious supper, or use smaller corn tortillas and serve as an appetizer.

    Prep Time: 5 minutes

    Cook Time: 8 minutes

    Ingredients:

    • 4 6-inch corn tortillas
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 16 oz. can fat-free refried beans
    • 1 cup shredded lettuce
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
    • 2 oz. shredded fat free or part-skim mozzarella cheese
    • 1/2 cup sliced black olives (about 20)
    • 1/2 cup salsa
    • 1/4 cup fat free sour cream

    Preparation:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375�F.

    2. Place the corn tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spray the surface of the tortillas with cooking spray, and sprinkle evenly with the salt. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until crisp. Check on the tortillas periodically to avoid burning.

    3. Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

    4. Top each tortilla with about 1/3 cup of beans, 1/4 cup of lettuce, 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes, 1/2 oz. cheese, 2 tablespoons olives, 2 tablespoons of salsa, and 1 tablespoon of sour cream.

    Serves 4

    SALMON WITH CITRUS SALSA

    From my new program:
    21 Days to Fitness
    SALMON WITH CITRUS SALSA

    Ingredients:

    • 4 5-ounce salmon fillets
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
    • 1/4 tsp ground paprika
    • 1 cup mandarin orange segments
    • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
    • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tsp canola oil
    • 1/8 tsp salt

    Preparation:

    1. Preheat oven to 350�.

    2. Place salmon, skin side down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Combine salt, ground red pepper, and paprika in a small dish. Sprinkle mixture evenly over salmon fillets.

    3. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

    4. While fish is baking, slice orange segments into 1-inch pieces. Combine orange segments, and the next 5 ingredients in a small bowl.

    5. To serve, spoon about 1/3 cup of the salsa onto each salmon fillet.

    Serves 4

    Per Serving Calories 221, Calories from Fat 81, Total Fat 9g, (sat 0.5 grams), Cholesterol 80mg, Sodium 203mg, Pro 30g, CHO 5g

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