How Should I Feel Today?
Proud to know you only have 1 week to your goal.
Are you using your newfound energy for working out? I know we have mentioned this multiple times, but sweating is KEY to losing weight. Drink lots of water and sweat, sweat, sweat.
If you are experiencing constipation, remember to drink at least 64 ounces of water per day. In addition, be sure to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits with high fiber content. Eating a beet a day will also encourage regular bowel movements.
Recipe of the Day
Chicken Piccata
Ingredients:
| - | 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves |
| - | ½ teaspoon dried thyme |
| - | ¼ teaspoon salt |
| - | ¼ teaspoon pepper |
| - | 2 garlic cloves, pressed |
| - | 1 cup cherry tomatoes |
| - | ½ cup Pacific free range chicken broth |
| - | ½ teaspoon lemon peel |
| - | 1 tablespoon lemon juice |
| - | 1 tablespoon butter |
| - | 1 tablespoon arrowroot |
Directions:
| 1. | Light oil broiler pan with small amount of olive oil. |
| 2. | Preheat broiler. |
| 3. | Season both sides of chicken with thyme, pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. |
| 4. | Place chicken on broiler pan about 2″-3″ from the heat for 5 minutes per side or until 160 degrees at thickest part. |
| 5. | Remove from broiler and keep warm. |
| 6. | Heat a large skillet lightly oiled over medium heat. |
| 7. | Add garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds. |
| 8. | Add tomatoes and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook for 3 minutes. |
| 9. | Place tomatoes on platter with chicken. |
| 10. | Combine arrowroot and broth in a cup. |
| 11. | Stir until dissolved. |
| 12. | In the same skillet, whisk together the arrowroot mixture, lemon peel and lemon juice and bring to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly. |
| 13. | Cook for one minute or until sauce is slightly thickened. |
| 14. | Add butter and any juice collected on platter and boil while stirring constantly. |
| 15. | Cook until butter is just melted and sauce thickens. |
| 16. | Pour over the chicken and serve. |
How Should I Feel Today?
Some more of the same. You should maintain energy levels as long as you get plenty of sleep. I have never slept so much! This allows your body to heal itself and facilitates the detoxification process.
Weight Loss
Small meals more frequently will facilitate weight loss. Don’t eat too many yams or too much rice. The goal is lots of vegetables. 30 minutes of walking. Cardio is *key.*
Reminders
Make sure that you are taking your supplements throughout the day and drinking a minimum of 2 SP Complete shakes. I added fish oil and will add protein to my shakes tomorrow.
Tomato Cups (recipe makes 12 cups)
Great for a side dish or for an excellent finger food use cherry or small tomatoes.
Ingredients:
6 medium tomatoes
½ small cucumber
2 sticks celery
½ medium red onion or 2 scallions chopped
½ cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh mint (optional)
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons kelp
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Celtic salt to taste (optional)
Directions:
1. Cut tomatoes in half and scoop out the center
2. Add tomato pulp to the other ingredients
3. Finely chop all ingredients, mix well and fill tomato halves
Myth: To avoid heart disease, we should use margarine instead of butter.
Truth: Margarine eaters have twice the rate of heart disease as butter eaters.
- Source: (Nutrition Week 3/22/91 21:12)
I have been away from my computer for the last few days, but I am still on track. I was very fatigued on Thursday and Friday, but have recovered quite well.
Today, you should have more energy. The lack of protein can make you feel sluggish, so some organic whey in your shake is acceptable.
Remember, we may ad 3-oz of cold water non-farmed fish or organic chicken 2-4 times a day on Wednesday (I myself can’t wait for some salmon!!).
Remember to work out and perform 30 minutes of cardio a day. We want to boost our metabolism. For those doing the Purification Challenge, please know that our gym is at your disposal. Also, the Standard Process Website has some useful information. See links below:
Guacamole
Ingredients
Directions
Wall Squat Test & The Golf SwingÂ
Golfers come to me every winter with a goal of increasing their driving distance for the upcoming year. Â Often times their mindset is to get their core “stronger” or to get more “flexible”. Â My question is, do you know where to start? Â Do you start by throwing yourself forward to touch your toes? Â Errrr! Â Let me stop you right there, do this simple 10 second test, yes, I mean YOU.Â
WALL SQUAT TEST VIDEO
Can‘t do it? Â
Optimal mobility is critical in the ankles, knees, hips, thoracic spine, and the shoulders, which all are required in order to pass this Overhead Deep Squat test.  Having the required mobility during the test is also required for a effective, fluid and flawless golf swing. If there is any physical restriction in any of the joints listed above this squat test will not be executed properly and will lead into technical flaws in your golf swing.  These little flaws will rob you of power and distance, and buying that new driver for 2012, is NOT going to fix your physical problem.