Amy VanLiew
Benefits of Recovery Days
I used to roll my eyes at the “older” people in my life that told me about their aches and pains or that they couldn’t do the exercises I was doing anymore. What, were they lazy? Then I hit 50 and a funny thing happened…I was that “older” person! My body didn’t respond to exercise…
Exercise, Eat Well, Be Patient and Your Body Will Reward YOu
Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many people start fitness programs, but they may stop when they get bored, they don’t enjoy it or results come too slowly. Here are 4 tips to help you stay motivated. 1. What gets measured gets improved Take…
6 Common Fitness Mistakes of Women Over 50
1. TRYING TO DO WHAT YOU DID 30 YEARS AGO Yes, we’re over 50, we have aged, it’s a FACT OF LIFE so why do we have such a hard time accepting it. I still, every once in a while, make this mistake and go back to the things that helped me lose weight when…
Herbal Tea Guide for Women Over 50
One of my tips to losing weight over 50 is to NOT DRINK YOUR CALORIES. Herbal Tea is a perfect 0 calorie choice AND it can have some health benefits too. Here are 7 Benefits of Herbal Tea and which teas to choose. 1. It Can Help You Relax Something about having a cup of…
Calcium Rich, Low Sugar Yogurt Parfait
Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium (187 mg per cup), which can help improve bone health. It also contains probiotics, which support a healthy bacterial balance in the gut. Don’t buy those sugar laden fruit yogurts…they either contain way too much sugar or that awful artificial stuff. Plain yogurt contains about 7 grams…
Zuchinni Oats
Have you tried Zucchini Oatmeal yet? It’s like zucchini bread in a bowl and a yummy way to eat up your veggies for breakfast! This makes about 2-3 servings Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 cups water 1/2 to 1 cup shredded zucchini Optional Toppings Banana Berries Coconut Flakes Almond butter Drizzle of honey dark chocolate shavings, optional…
Southwestern Breakfast Egg Muffins
I found this recipe from Dr Mark Hyman’s 10 Day Detox. It is so yummy and makes getting a veggie in at breakfast a breeze! Serving size is 2 Ingredients 8 eggs (organic free range) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper diced…
Peppermint Chocolate Energy Bites
These are super easy to make and give you a nice minty chocolate treat that you don’t have to feel guilty about. I found this recipe from www.paleogrubs.com and it makes about 8, and I usually double it! Ingredients ½ cup raw almonds ¾ cup dates, pitted 2 tbsp. unsweetened dark cacao powder This is…
Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas are easy to make and are a great healthy snack to have on hand (so you don’t go grabbing the junk food). Ingredients 2 can chickpeas 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil or olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt 2 tbsp dry mustard OPTIONAL: Use any spice you want – garam…
Pumpkin Chili
Besides adding a sweet nutty flavor to dishes, pumpkin is a ready source of vitamin A, which boosts the nutrition content of this offbeat chili recipe I got from Whole Foods Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely…