Marilu Henner's Blog, page 165
May 2, 2011
Day 1 of BOOTY CAMP for a Beach Bod ~ A.L.O.H.A. from Paradise
Members, check your inbox for the class email!
Not a member? It's not too late! You can join now and get in on all 21 days of the fabulous Booty Camp class.
We've got a lot of special offers that go along with this class. In honor of Mother's Day we're running our special promotion. Purchase a 6 month membership and get 3 months free! Also if you post every day during class you get an entry in our Vitamix drawing at the end of class. If you refer a friend for a yearly membership you get TWO more entries in the contest.
To make this even more of a party, Coaches Kathy and Amy are going to run a class contest as well. There will be points for meeting goals during class and the winner of that contest will win a prize selected by the coaches and sent from Paradise to the lucky winner.
Creating memories
Marilu has the gift of a superior autobiographical memory – she remembers every day of her life, and can scan through it like you'd go through chapters of a DVD.
Last night in the USA, we had one of those historical moments that we'll remember for a long time. Exercise your brain by creating a whole memory around it.
Who were you with yesterday?
What did you do throughout the day?
What were you doing when you heard the news?
What were you wearing?
What did you eat?
What other highlights did you have during the day?
What did you feel when you heard the news?
Tag the day and the moment with these other memories, and you'll be creating a whole memory of your day. It's a way to exercise your brain and to be able to relive the experience of the day.
May 1, 2011
April 30, 2011
Who wants a beach bod?
YOU DO!
BOOTY Camp for a Beach Bod starts Monday, and you can join in the fun! BOOTY Camp is 21 days of taking care of YOU with great meals that are part of a shake-it-up eating plan, fitness tips and support, and personal connections to make everything you're learning stick.
This month we're going to Paradise (virtually, that is, so everyone can "be there") – Hawaii! Be part of the excitement of this A.L.O.H.A. from Paradise adventure, as you get ready for bikini (or bathing suit, or shorts) weather.
Right now, you can prepare for class by eliminating some of the major health robbers – red meat, dairy, sugar, and alcohol. If you're confused about where that leaves you, join now to get access to the Members Area, where you can download class recipes now, and ask any questions you have.
Members are automatically enrolled in online classes.
Not a member? Join now, and get started on YOUR hot beach bod!
April 29, 2011
Fitness Friday * Be the trainer
Teach a friend or family member a physical activity that you know.
Did you letter in golf or softball?
Are you the next Tour de France contender?
Have you danced on stage or in competition?
Share your knowledge and expertise with a friend or child. Your enthusiasm can help someone else learn. Just be patient with a beginner.
April 28, 2011
3 things to do TODAY to prepare for Booty Camp
Booty Camp for a Beach Bod * A.L.O.H.A. from Paradise starts Monday, May 2, but COUNTDOWN starts TODAY. Are you ready?
Continue with the daily habits you're creating – drinking water, breaking that sweat, eating 5 fruits/veggies each day, and avoiding sugar, red meat, and alcohol.
Avoid dairy products – no milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, or any other dairy product. You're not committing to this for a lifetime – just through Booty Camp. We'll talk more about why we avoid dairy as we get into Booty Camp. Right now, drink water or herbal tea. Use rice milk on your cereal. And hold the cheese.
If you eat some of your meals away from home (because of work or school, for example), find an insulated lunch bag, a few spill-proof containers, and a "blue ice" pack you can use to pack those meals.
Join Marilu.com now, so you can get the Booty Camp recipes, plan your menus, and do your grocery shopping! (Members – check out the Current Class page!)
Do you need more information about class? Do you have questions about what to expect? Ask your questions here. Coaches AlaskaKathy and amyaurora want to help YOU.
Members are automatically enrolled in online classes.
Not a member? Join now, and get started on YOUR hot beach bod!
Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Italian chickpea nibbles
Here's a tasty snack that's high in protein – over 6 grams per serving! You can also use the herbilicious chickpeas in a marinara sauce for pasta.
This recipe is from The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook: 125 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Jump-Start Weight Loss and Help You Feel Great
, by Dr. Neal Barnard and Robyn Webb.
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Italian Chickpea Nibbles
Blue * Serves 4
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
kosher or sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
vegetable oil cooking spray
Preheat the oven to 400F.
In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray (or wipe with a paper towel that has some vegetable oil on it). Spread the chickpeas onto the baking sheet in one layer. Roast the chickpeas until they are nicely browned, about 10 minutes, tossing them halfway through. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
April 27, 2011
3 things to do TODAY to prepare for Booty Camp
Booty Camp for a Beach Bod * A.L.O.H.A. from Paradise starts Monday, May 2, but COUNTDOWN starts Thursday, April 28 (that's tomorrow!). Are you ready?
Continue drinking water, breaking that sweat, eating 5 fruits/veggies each day, and avoiding sugar.
Enjoy fish or poultry (no skin) instead of red meat (beef, pork, lamb, etc.). If you already eat a lot of fish and poultry, try a vegetarian or vegan meal. (If you're vegan, you've got this covered.)
Avoid drinking alcohol. Not forever (unless that's the best idea for you). Just for now. You can do it.
Give yourself a good full-body exfoliation. Use a dry skin brush (described here) or use a sudsy washcloth or scrubbie in the shower.
Do you need more information about class? Do you have questions about what to expect? Ask your questions here. Coaches AlaskaKathy and amyaurora want to help YOU.
Members are automatically enrolled in online classes.
Not a member? Join now, and get started on YOUR hot beach bod!
April 26, 2011
S-t-r-e-t-c-h
People who regularly break up their sedentary time with movement as small as taking one step had healthier waist circumference, body mass index (BMI), and triglycerides than people who didn't take breaks during long periods of sitting. That's what Australian researchers found in a 2008 study.
But how to make a habit out of taking breaks? Toni Yancey's Instant Recess book offers the following suggestions for people who feel chained to their office desks:
Take a 10-minute activity break at a scheduled time every day.
Park farther away from the places where you work, shop, play, study and worship.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Put printers a short walking distance away from your work or study space instead of right next to it.
Replace desk chairs with stability balls — or use a standing desk to get rid of the chair entirely — to burn more calories while working.
Fidget, stand up and stretch at intervals during meetings.~ Eliza Barclay, Fighting That 'Chained To The Desk' Feeling (sidebar)
No excuses. Get up and s-t-r-e-t-c-h right now.
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3 things to do TODAY to prepare for Booty Camp
Booty Camp for a Beach Bod * A.L.O.H.A. from Paradise starts Monday, May 2, but COUNTDOWN starts Thursday, April 28. Are you ready?
Keep up the water and exercise you started yesterday.
No sugar today (naturally occurring sugars in fruit are good). A little pure maple syrup or agave on oatmeal is okay – but just a little.
Clean out your fridge. Keep anything that looks great, but toss everything questionable. Wipe down the shelves, and wipe out the drawers.
Now that you know what's in the fridge, plan 5 servings of fruit/veggies for today. A serving is 1/2 cup (except salad greens – that's 2 cups for a serving). You can do this.
Members are automatically enrolled in online classes.
Not a member? Join now, and get started on YOUR hot beach bod!
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