I'm feeling kinky today.
No, not the kind of kinky that might make for an interesting day, but my body is stiff and achy all over. So, I've decided to add some Yoga to my daily routine.
Most classes, and people who are really into yoga, do an hour or an hour and a half routine, but I know that I won't keep that up so it won't do me any good to commit to a class. I have a terrific DVD called Yoga for Beginners and it's a perfect fit. It's 30 minutes, the poses are easy enough for anyone to do, and it does the job of making me feel more flexible. But, the benefits of yoga are much more than just flexibility. Here is a great site that lists the many, many benefits....physiological, psychological and biochemical....it's a true mind/body experience. I've done yoga before so I know the benefits, but I didn't keep it up enough so that it became part of my daily life. But now that I'm committed to getting healthy, I know it's the perfect time to get back to it. So, try it....you'll feel great. Here is all the info you need to get started.
No, not the kind of kinky that might make for an interesting day, but my body is stiff and achy all over. So, I've decided to add some Yoga to my daily routine.
Most classes, and people who are really into yoga, do an hour or an hour and a half routine, but I know that I won't keep that up so it won't do me any good to commit to a class. I have a terrific DVD called Yoga for Beginners and it's a perfect fit. It's 30 minutes, the poses are easy enough for anyone to do, and it does the job of making me feel more flexible. But, the benefits of yoga are much more than just flexibility. Here is a great site that lists the many, many benefits....physiological, psychological and biochemical....it's a true mind/body experience. I've done yoga before so I know the benefits, but I didn't keep it up enough so that it became part of my daily life. But now that I'm committed to getting healthy, I know it's the perfect time to get back to it. So, try it....you'll feel great. Here is all the info you need to get started.
This week's exercise challenge
Why, it's yoga of course! This week's challenge is to just try a beginner yoga routine and see how it makes you feel. You don't have to have a dvd.....go here for a terrific video series on How Yoga Benefits Weight Loss.... it's like having a personal yoga instructor in your home!
I'm going to alternate my 15 minute strength training workout with a 30 minute yoga routine. And, of course, I keep up the walking every day!
I'm going to alternate my 15 minute strength training workout with a 30 minute yoga routine. And, of course, I keep up the walking every day!
Recipe of the Day
I love burgers, but I'm trying to cut down on red meat. The trouble with just making a patty out of plain ground turkey and tossing it on the grill is that because it has hardly any fat, it ends up dry and tasteless. So, you add some good stuff to it for flavor and juiciness....and don't overcook it! Here's a good recipe. I also add a bit of the basil walnut pesto I just made from my abundant basil crop. 
Turkey Burgers
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean)
½ cup finely grated Gruyere cheese...or try feta
4 scallions, thinly sliced
¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for grates (if grilling)
1) Heat the grill to high. In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine the turkey with the Gruyere, scallions, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, and garlic; season generously with salt and pepper. Dividing the mixtures evenly, gently form the mixture into six 1-inch-thick patties.
2) Lightly oil the grill. Place the patties on the hottest part of the grill; sear until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Move the patties to the cooler part of the grill; continue grilling until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes per side.
233 calories, 11.5 g fat,
½ cup finely grated Gruyere cheese...or try feta
4 scallions, thinly sliced
¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for grates (if grilling)
1) Heat the grill to high. In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine the turkey with the Gruyere, scallions, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, and garlic; season generously with salt and pepper. Dividing the mixtures evenly, gently form the mixture into six 1-inch-thick patties.
2) Lightly oil the grill. Place the patties on the hottest part of the grill; sear until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Move the patties to the cooler part of the grill; continue grilling until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes per side.
233 calories, 11.5 g fat,
