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Oh the wonders of Swiss Chard....

Happy Monday to you all. If you love yourself & your body, treat it as such!! Granted some of us at varying points throughout our life tend to lose focus on our well being, whether because of parenthood or job pressures or depression or any number of outside forces. They key is to recognize these for what they are - external. Ultimately we hold the key to unlock ourselves from our own personal demons. & while we all need a lift from time to time, be it moral support or medication or a new perspective, taking the 1st step toward a healthy lifestyle is tremendously powerful.

I propose 2 simple yet powerful lifestyle modifications for those that are finding it hard to stay motivated
1. 20+ minutes of exercise. Make it fun & get that heart rate up. Used to play tennis as a kid? Find a wall & work on that forehand! Perhaps you have a background in dance. Shake those tail feathers! Out of shape? 20 minutes of steady walkin will do. Just make sure you build up a sweat!
2. Make your own green smoothie. Here's my go to recipe-http://goo.gl/oxXCi. At the very least try & mix 2 leafy greens & a couple types of fruit & blend away those unwanted curves!

& remember, feeling good is contagious! By living a healthy lifestyle we actually become better spouses & role models for our children & co-workers & such. Let's do this!

For those of you who enjoy a good bowl of chili, here is a great recipe full of protein, fiber, & phytonutrients such as vitamins A & C, iron, calcium, & antioxidants galore. It's got a hint of curry which actually goes quite well with chili.

One misnomer about eating healthy is that we can't enjoy our food! As I've stated before, a health-promoting diet can & should be delicious as this aids in maintaining compliance over the long run.