Back to School
Hello, Parents and Children!
It's that time of year again, and school is now in session, or will be in the near future. What does that mean to your fitness routine, and the routine of your children?
More often than not, schools have a gym period. When I went to school, we had specific activities per school term. I always loo [ + ]
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SUMMER FUN FOR US!
Last week, it occurred to us that we rarely do something fun locally. Sure, we do great things when we go on a vacation, but we were lacking local fun. When one of my clients went to Africa on a safari, she sent us pictures. AHA! We got inspired. We decided to take a trip to our local zoo! In our case, we are blessed to be les [ + ]
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Mashed Cauliflower
The reason for this post is simple: Cauliflower is in season right now, and is relatively inexpensive. Additionally, my husband prefers this recipe to carbohydrate-laden, calorie dense mashed potatoes.
INGREDIENTS:
1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
Fresh herbs of choice (or dried if fresh are not available)
1/3 cup [ + ]
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Pickleball Mania
This is a great sport to play. It requires only some space, the actual Pickleball paddles, and some Pickleball balls. A net is optional, though I usually play on a tennis court.
I am a tennis player. I have been for the majority of my life, and have played on several teams, including collegiate tennis teams. I have been teach [ + ]
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Brazil Trip
We just came home from a wonderful trip to Brazil. Specifically, we stayed in Brasilia, where Pedro was born and raised. We got to spend some quality time with his family, which was really special, as SOMEONE turned 50 on this trip. (It wasn't me).
Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, and is fascinating to visit. In case you don't [ + ]
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Homemade Sports Drink
Need to replace electrolytes? Here's an easy recipe for you!
INGREDIENTS:
1. Empty 20 oz. water bottle
2. Sugar free sweetener of choice (we recommend Stevia)
3. 1 ounce orange juice (or any other fruit juice)
4. Squeeze of lemon juice or any other citrus that adds a lot of flavor (option: you can use a sugar-free fl [ + ]
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Sweltering Heat
There's no doubt about it. Depending on where you are in the world, you may be in the midst of sweltering summer heat. While we can't control the temperature, we can control our own body heat to some degree.
In South Florida, we have some options. We can stay inside all day (not a great option), we can take several cool show [ + ]
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Summer Is Here!
Here is South Florida, it seems we have gone from Spring-like temperatures to sweltering summer temperatures overnight. As a result, activities shift. For instance, the tennis games that were played at 10am are now played at 8am to prevent what we proverbially call "melting".
Focus and [ + ]
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Egg-Free "Mayonnaise"
This is a great alternative to mayonnaise. Made with avocados, it has the creamy texture that you desire and the added benefits of the avocado fruit (yes, technically it's a fruit). It is particularly delicious with turkey breast or chicken breast. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
1. Hass Avocado (1)
2. Olive oil (1/8 cup)
3. Lime j [ + ]
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Add Some Play into your Day
I remember when I was a child, going to the neighbor's house, and asking if the kids could "come out and play". For hours, we would run around, throw balls, kick balls, swing on the swing set, jump in leaf piles, make snow angels, play tag and laugh until we couldn't breathe anymore. By the time we had to go home, we [ + ]
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