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 According
to a survey submitted by The American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM), Body weight training is at number three
position in top fitness trend for 2013. It's popularity
has shot up among women primarily because it's
affordable (no equipment to purchase), speeds up the
workout time (no equipment to adjust), and doesn’t
require much space. To learn more check out this week's
article: Body Weight Training: A Top Fitness Option for 2013.
-Have a Heart Friendly Christmas,
Namita
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Hot Fitness Tip
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 An
American Journal of Medicine study found that a mildly
underactive thyroid can boost your heart-disease risk by
65 per cent. A quick blood test can assess your level of
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
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Words of Inspiration
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Find a need and fill it
 One
of the most powerful ways to achieve success is also one
of the most simple. Find a need and fill it. The bigger
the need, the more successful you'll be when you
identify it and do what is necessary to address it. Look
for what needs improvement, then be the person to
deliver and sustain that improvement.
Everywhere you look there are opportunities to do so. In
every situation there is the possibility of adding
value, there are places where some attention,
creativity, ingenuity and effort can make a big and
continuing positive difference.
When you see a problem, when you spot a shortcoming,
when you hear a complaint, you're coming face to face
with real and substantial opportunity.
You're seeing a hole that's waiting to be filled with
achievement.
You might be dismayed about how bad things are or you
can be excited about the opportunities to make them
better. Real and lasting success is achieved by making
things better.
The opportunities are all around you. Find a need and
fill it, make the world a better place, watch as your
most treasured dreams do indeed come true.
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Success Quote
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 "In
order to succeed, your desire for success should be
greater than your fear of failure."
Bill Cosby
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Healthy Recipe
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Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Apples
Makes: 12 servings
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Nutritional Information:
Per 1/2 cup Serving:
Calories: 110 kcal,
Fat: 2 g,
Protein: 1 g,
Carbohydrates: 22 g,
Fiber: 3 g,
Sodium: 28 mg.
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Ingredients:
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3˝ pounds sweet
potatoes (about 6 medium sized potatoes)
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1 Tbsp. canola oil
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2 Tbsp. pure, dark maple syrup, or to taste
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Nonstick cooking spray
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2 tsp. unsalted butter
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1 Golden Delicious apple
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Nutmeg for garnish
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Directions:
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Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 2-inch cubes. Steam them in a steamer basket, or in a pot with 1/4 cup of water, cover and steam for 10-15 minutes or until the cubes are tender. You can also steam them in the microwave.
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Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
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Add the canola oil and maple syrup to the hot sweet potatoes and mash with a fork or a masher until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the sweet potatoes into the prepared dish, making an even layer.
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Melt the 2 teaspoons of butter in the microwave. Peel, halve and core the apple. Place each half, cut-side down, on a cutting board and cut it crosswise into thin slices. Arrange the slices in overlapping rows to cover the sweet potatoes. Brush the apples lightly with the melted butter.
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Bake uncovered at 400 degrees until the sweet potatoes are heated through and the apple slices have softened, about 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with nutmeg sprinkled on top.
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Article of the Week
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 According
to a survey submitted by The American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM), Body weight training is at number three
position in Top Fitness Trend for 2013. Body weight
training has become increasing popular with “at home”
exercisers and folks “on the road.” Also because, it's
affordable (no equipment to purchase), speeds up the
workout time (no equipment to adjust), and doesn’t
require much space.
As the name implies, it involves using your body's own
weight as the source of resistance to build up strength
and endurance. WF has compiled the body weight training
alternate exercises, for a complete body workout.
Read more
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