Sunday, April 13, 2008



Fitness Tip
Chronic overtraining is just as bad as not training enough and can lead to injury and/or illness. If you suspect you are overdoing it, try this: Get in the habit of taking your morning resting heart rate before getting out of bed. If it goes up and stays up for two or three days, you are either starting to get sick or overtraining. In either case, it's time to back off until your heart rate drops back down.

Nutrition Tip
I threw together an awesome lunch today . . . bachelorette style. I dumped a handful of brown rice on top of half a bowl of frozen green, yellow, and red bell pepper strips. I then placed an Amy's (but you can use another low-fat, low-sodium brand) frozen black bean vegetable enchilada on top of that. Covered the whole thing and stuck it in the microwave for five minutes. Can you say FOOD/FUEL? Eat On!

Health Tip
Try not to set unrealistic expectations for yourself. Don't try and seek perfection. Be realistic with your goals and your body type. Remember, it is about living healthy and being the best person you can be. Assess your natural body type, embrace it, and set your goals accordingly. It’s much more important to find a way to be happy with yourself than to be ultradriven. You only live once. Make the most out of each day!

Today's Recipe


Double Pinto Chili

2 tsp. olive or canola oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

4 cloves garlic, crushed

1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes

1-1/2 lbs. canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1-1/2 lbs. canned white pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Chili powder to taste (about 2 Tbsp.)

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. garlic


In a nonstick pan, sauté onion, green pepper, and garlic in oil over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until tender. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Cover, reduce heat to medium/low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring several times while cooking. Serves 6.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes

Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 250Protein: 13 gFiber: 15 gCarbs: 45 gFat Total: 4 gSaturated Fat: 0 g