Happy Friday everyone. Hope everyone has kept positive with all this weird Melbourne weather , so remember to keep at your goals and feeling good and spread your love and passion to others who might be struggling. Plus healthy meal tips!!! At end of page Here are some tips when your joints are stiff and sore, which can be caused by the inconsistency of the weather change, so take note it you are feeling like it was a little bit of a struggle this week. Just remember there is always tomorrow to help yourself feel amazing and get back into the swing of things, good luck. Help prevent osteoarthritis by regularly doing a variety of exercises and maintaining a healthy weight, which puts less strain on joints. • Do three sets of each exercise four times a week. Leg Lifts Targets hips and outer thighs •Lie on right side on floor with legs stacked, propping torso on right elbow, resting head on right palm. •Keeping left leg straight, lift left leg as high as you can while maintaining a straight back and hold for one count; lower to start. •Do 15 reps then repeat on opposite side. •MAKE IT HARDER: Place a resistance band around your ankles or knees. Front Leg Lifts Targets knees •Sit on floor with legs extended and recline torso 45 degrees, propping upper body up on forearms, then bend right leg, placing right foot flat on floor. •Keeping left leg straight, raise left leg a few inches off floor, hold for one count, then lower to start. •Do 15 reps, then repeat on opposite side to complete one set. Calf Raises Targets ankles •Stand on balls of feet on the edge of a step, heels hanging off the back. (For extra support, place one hand on a wall.) •Lift left foot off step balancing on right foot, then lower right heel, hold for one count, then raise right heel above step, hold for one count. •Return to start, keeping left leg lifted throughout. •Do 15 reps then switch sides and repeat. How to Cook the Perfect Scrambled Eggs Most people cook them too long and dry them out. The trick is to take the eggs off the burner when theyve set but are still slightly wet and just starting to thicken. Keep folding them with the spatula; theyll continue to steam and cook without drying. Eggs and veggie scramble: Whisk four egg whites until theyre fluffy. Then saute onions and garlic with diced fresh or canned tomatoes and a handful of spinach. As soon as the spinach wilts, pour the egg whites over the top. Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 seconds; then stir it for a minute. When the eggs change from clear to white and the ingredients begin to hold together, put them on a plate and top with a pinch!!! of grated Parmesan. How to Cook Tofu Chances are, youre committing one of these tofu faux pas: (1) You buy the wrong kind. For cooking, you need firm or extra firm, not silken (best for smoothies and in place of ricotta in fillings). (2) You forget to drain it. Heres how: Unpack the tofu, cover a cutting board with a clean dish towel and set the tofu on top. Cover it with another towel and another cutting board. Put something heavy on top -- a cast-iron skillet, a large book, or several cans of soup -- and let sit until the excess moisture is removed, about 20 minutes. Change the towels if they become too wet to soak up any more water. Enjoy and have a great weekend. Happy bday MUM!!!
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:36:22 +0000
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