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Women are constantly bombarded (in the press, advertisement, films and television) with images of the perfect body. The enormous pressure built upon them leads many to go on diet to help them lose weight. This week, check out Top 10 Tips to Combat Eating Disorders, and overcome the love-hate relationship with food.  

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Rather than spending all your time in the gym working the treadmill, incorporate a circuit-training program that will build muscle while burning fat. Circuit training routines can be found on Women Fitness, but the basic idea is to move from one strength training exercise to the next with little rest in between. This results in a fast-paced workout and elevated heart rate. It is a great way to prime your body to burn fat while also constructing stronger lean muscle tissue.

On the other hand, If you're trying to maintain a lean physique while building a significant amount of muscle over time, then focus a majority of your time on heavy weight training and incorporate 3-to-5 low intensity cardio sessions per week. Your cardio sessions shouldn't be longer than 20-30 minutes each.
 

The Time is Now  

When is the best time to change your life and be the person you want to be? Right, Now!

Don't wait to care about peace - the time is now. Don't wait to be less angry - the time is now. Don't decide to be positive later - the time is now.

Why are we complaining when we have so much, right in the palms of our hands?

Be grateful and hopeful for all that you are blessed with. Be grateful for all that has come into your life - the good times and the not so good times and hopeful about today and tomorrow. Each experience we have teaches us something about ourselves and how we view the world. Be pro-active today! Pray for peace and harmony, love and understanding.

 

"Character is the result of two things: mental attitude and the way we spend our time."

 – Elbert Green Hubbard

Healthy Recipe

Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

Makes: 2

Ingredients:

Sauce:

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened pineapple juice

• 1 Tbsp. fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth or water

• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 1 tsp. cornstarch

Stir-Fry:

• 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tsp. seasoned rice vinegar

• 1/8 tsp. ground ginger

• 1 Tbsp. sesame oil, divided

• 1 small carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces

• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 1/2 cup snow peas, cut in half lengthwise

• 1/3 cup chopped green onion, green part only

• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned in unsweetened juice and drained

• 1 cup cooked brown rice

Directions:

1. In small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients and set aside.

2. In another small bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, vinegar and ginger. Set aside to marinate.

3. In nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add carrot and green pepper, stir-frying for 3 minutes. Add snow peas and stir-fry another 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.

4. Add remaining oil to hot pan. Add marinated chicken. Stir-fry constantly until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

5. Return vegetables to pan. Add onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add pineapple. Stir sauce and pour over mixture. Stir-fry until sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes. Serve over brown rice.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving:

Calories: 396 Kcal
Total fat: 9 g (2 g saturated fat)
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Protein: 32 g
Dietary fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 9 mg
 
 

Top 10 To Combat Eating Disorders
 

Women are constantly bombarded (in the press, advertisement, films and television) with images of the perfect body. The enormous pressure built up on them leads many women to go on diets to help them lose weight. Some women have developed a very unsettled relationship with food, followed by complains of chronic constipation, lack of energy or food intolerance. one thing common to all eating disorders is the love-hate relationship with food.

Try working out through following exercise to understand how your body works with food, so as to turn eating into a positive experience.
 

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