A Mind Body Blast Deal for 2012!

I recently took a 6 week fitness and nutrition class called Mind Body Blast and really enjoyed it. To sum it up, it’s an online class with Luci Gabel, a national exercise physiologist and wellness consultant. It’s like having your own nutrition consultant and fitness trainer on-the-go. Mind Body Blast is a small step approach, where you tackle one change to your diet and exercise program each week. Mind Body Blast is not a specific diet (no fads), it’s a program that simply hones in on healthy habit changes for lasting results. Luci guides you through the course through a … Continue reading

Mind Body Blast eCourse

When I first heard of a fitness class being conducted online I was not sure what to think. Would an online class provide the motivation and support necessary to attain fitness goals? Mind Body Blast is an eCourse designed to get you started on your way in just six weeks. The course is not just another diet program as the focus is learning the path of healthy choices which result in a healthy body. Exercise, tips, education on nutrition, and making wise dietary decisions are part of the course. The course is also not a cover to buy equipment, supplements, … Continue reading

When the end does not justify the means.

I always toy with the idea of running. My husband used to run 60 miles a week. I knew I would never achieve his level of athleticism. I was not an ex-track star in high school. I do not even regret being an ex-track star in high school. I actually have no interest in running at all. I only toy with the idea because I am aware of the immense calories it burns. I could burn almost twice the calories running for the same amount of time I would spend doing aerobics. My husband has tried to encourage me in … Continue reading

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pudding

Thanksgiving is a hard time for dieters. You have to be armed with strength of will and your own low fat recipes that taste great. If you are visiting this year then be the one to bring a low fat yummy dessert. Here is one that is sure to be a crowd pleaser and easy on the waistline. Pumpkin Cheesecake Pudding Ingredients 2 cups fat-free cottage cheese 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 can (15 ounces) unsweetened pumpkin puree 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 1 … Continue reading

Eagle Brand: Sweet Secret Contest

My husband says that his grandmother makes the best pies. Upon asking her for a recipe she replied that she uses Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk. Not only did she emphasize that it must be Eagle Brand she wrote “Eagle Brand” out on her recipe cards. Eagle Brand is her secret ingredient. She is in good company using sweetened condensed milk as her secret ingredient. According to research conducted by Kelton Research 95 percent polled say a secret ingredient is key and a third say their secret ingredient is sweetened condensed milk. In this spirit Eagle Brand has launched the … Continue reading