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As its time to show off your best side at the beach get
that body toned, sculpted and ready to strut at a sandy
beach in an itsy-bitsy two piece. In order to perfect
the beach body, incorporate 30 minutes of cardiovascular
exercise into your daily workout plan. To learn more,
check out this week's article on Top 10 to get a
Beach Body. In fitness
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Anaerobic
exercise is exercising at high intensity levels for
shorter periods of time. An example would be running 8
all out sprints during your workout, each followed by a
period of 30 seconds or more recovery time. Because this
is very intense, I only recommend it for anyone who is
in top condition and has a doctor's ok. The bottom line,
though, is if you do this, you can slash your workout
time and greatly increase your fitness level. Specific
types of anaerobic exercise include tennis, weight
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Build Wisely
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his
plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with
his wife and enjoy his extended family. He would miss the paycheck each week,
but he wanted to retire. They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go & asked if he could build
just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but over time
it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy
workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a
dedicated career.
When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to inspect the house.
Then he handed the front-door key to the carpenter and said, "This is your
house... my gift to you."
The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building
his own house, he would have done it all so differently.
So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than
our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in
the house we have built. If we could do it over, we would do it much
differently.
But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail,
place a board, or erect a wall. Someone once said, "Life is a do-it-yourself
project." Your attitude, and the choices you make today, help build the "house"
you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, Build wisely!
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"The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and
without, the more significant and the higher in
inspiration his life will be."
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Chocolate
Macaroons
MAKES: 6
servings
INGREDIENTS:
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1/4 ounce
Chocolate, unsweetened
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1-2/3 fluid
ounces Milk condensed, sweetened
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1/4 cup
Coconut shredded
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1/8 cup
Almonds slivered
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1/8 Tablespoon
Coffee brewed-drip
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1/8 teaspoon
Almond extract
METHOD:
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Finely chop
the chocolate and coarsely chop the almonds. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
F. In a large heavy saucepan combine the chocolate and condensed milk and
cool the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the chocolate is melted
and the mixture is thick and glossy.
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Remove the pan
from the heat and stir in the coconut, almonds, coffee, almond extract, and
salt, stirring until the batter is combined well.
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Drop heaping
teaspoons of the batter 1 inch apart onto greased baking sheets and bake the
macaroons in batches in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes, or until the
bottoms are set. (The macaroons will still be soft.) Transfer the macaroons
with a spatula to wax paper and let them cool.
NUTRITIONAL
INFORMATION:
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Calories:
58.22cal,
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Protein:
1.43g,
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Fat: 3.11g,
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Fiber: 0.39g,
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Cholesterol:
3.64mg,
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Riboflavin:
0.22mg.
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Top 10 to get a Beach Body
As its time to show off your best side at the beach get
that body toned, sculpted and ready to strut at a sandy
beach in an itsy-bitsy two piece. The two greatest
concerns for a woman's beach body should be the legs and
glutes.
1. One Leg Squat: This is one of the most
effective sport specific resistance conditioning
exercise available.
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Stand straight, with your body weight supported on
your right foot, which should be flat on the floor.
Tuck your left heel up behind you, with your lower
leg roughly parallel to the ground and your left
knee aligned with the right. Balance;
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Look straight ahead and don't arch or curve your
back but maintain neutral spine position;
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Keep arms by your sides.
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Flex your knees and hips to 'drop' your butt towards
the floor. Keep your chest lifted;
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Lower to the point where it becomes difficult to
maintain your balance, pause and flex your knees and
hips to return to the start position. Make sure you
do this in a controlled fashion;
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To prevent knee injury:
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Ensure that your knee hinges in a straight line,
with lateral movement kept to a minimum;
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Make sure your knee does not travel beyond your toes
when lowering and rising;
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Don't lock your knee out – i.e. completely
straighten it – at the top of the movement.
2. One-Legged Toe Touch: tone your butt
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Stand on your left foot with right leg off the floor
and extended slightly behind you.
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Shift your weight onto the back of your foot and,
keeping your back as straight as possible, bend at
the hips and reach toward your left toe with your
right hand (if you're inflexible, place a water
bottle or upright dumbbell on the floor and reach
for that).
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Squeeze your butt and stand back upright, making
sure to keep your leg and back as straight as you
can (don't lock knee).
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Perform 12—15 reps and repeat on the other leg.
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Advanced exercisers may hold a single dumbbell in
their reaching hand; beginners may hold a wall for
balance.
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