Sit down meals are amazing opportunities–not just for practicing good manners and nutrition but also for learning social behavior, compassionate communication and enriching relationships. To keep a pleasant and calm environment at meals, try the following:
Three consistent mealtimes and two or three snacks, 3-4 hours apart. Between meals and snacks, only water. Snacking continuously […]
1 lb ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 small cabbage (1 lb) shredded
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 TBSP brown sugar
1 TBSP cider vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice
Cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in cabbage. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cabbage is […]
I stumbled across a fun site yesterday called MapMyRun. It allows you to log swims, hikes, runs, bike rides, like many other sites, but also allows you to map your route, wherever in the world you are. Then you can view it in 3D or satellite maps, or share it with friends. It has […]
One of my challenges is keeping motivated. Here are 10 tips for staying motivated in bellydance (but they can be helpful in any fitness routine) by Dolphina.
Schedule workouts: this one really works for me-schedule your workout on your calendar!
Dress up: accessories improve technique.
Make it fun!
Have the right attitude: this is an opportunity to […]
The lecture that I attended at SFU last night opened up with some startling statistics: 9% of girls, and 16% of boys in grades 4 and 5 met calcium–and 0% met the fruits and vegetable!– daily recommended servings. More than half of 5 - 17 years olds do not get the recommended 90 minutes of […]
I am currently educating myself about muscle strain. A muscle strain is when you stretch or tear a muscle or tendon, and is usually caused when you forcefully tighten a muscle during an activity, like jumping (a-hem), or lifting a heavy object.
Symptoms are PAIN, difficulty using the muscle, and possible bruising or […]
So we braved the rain, and took the kids to check out the rides at Playland. Of course, with the rain, you run the risk of it closing early or some of the attractions not being available, but we were lucky and enjoyed everything that we had gone for, without the huge lineups. What […]
When we get to have out of town guests in the summer, I like to have a watermelon bowl on hand for snacking or dessert.
1/2 watermelon
1 cantaloupe
1 qt strawberries
1 qt blueberries
1 qt cherries
3 limes
Using a melon or ice cream scoop, make watermelon balls from the watermelon, discarding seeds, leaving only the shell. Make smaller balls […]
Harvard Medical School studies have shown a clear link between the different types of fat and heart disease. Trans fats are far worse than saturated fats. The Nurses Health Study showed that by replacing just 7 g of carbohydrates with 4 g of trans fats a day (30 calories), women doubled their risk […]
To get great abs, you need a healthy diet and some cardio, as well as strengthening exercises. Which exercises are most effective in tightening and toning your abs? The Biometrics Lab at San Francisco State University did a study comparing 13 various abdominal exercises, ranging from the basic crunch to exercises using specialized at […]
