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 The
only way to permanent relief from saddle bag is
commitment to a healthful eating plan, combined with
cardio with strength training that targets the glutes.
To learn more check out this week's article, Trimming
Down those Saddlebags.
In fitness,
Namita
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Hot Fitness Tip
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 The
hip flexors are often overworked because we spend so
much time sitting (in flexion). Therefore, before
working the glutes, it's a great idea to stretch the hip
flexors so you can activate the glutes more easily.
Butterfly stretch is one good example of stretching the
hip flexors.
To do butterfly stretch, sit down on the floor, keeping your back
straight. Bring the bottoms of your feet together in
front of you so your legs form a diamond. Hold on to
your ankles or feet. Feel your inner thighs open up, so
knees are about level with elbows, and hold the stretch
for 10 to15 seconds. Bring your knees off the ground so
they're almost 90-degrees from the floor and hold for
two seconds. Then lower knees back down so they're about
level with elbows again and hold for 10 to 15 seconds.
Repeat sequence three more times.
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Words of Inspiration
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You are Absolutely Unique!
 No
one in this world has the combination of abilities,
talents, appearance, friends, acquaintances, burdens,
sorrows and opportunities you possess.
Enjoy that uniqueness. You do not have to pretend in
order to seem more like someone else. You weren’t meant
to be like someone else. You do not have to lie to
conceal the parts of you that are not like what you see
in anyone else.
You were meant to be different. Nowhere ever in all of
history will the same things be going on in anyone’s
mind, soul and spirit as are going on in yours right
now.
If you did not exist, there would be a hole in creation,
a gap in history, something missing from the plan for
humankind.
Treasure your uniqueness. It is a gift given only to
you. Enjoy it and share it! |
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Success Quote
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 We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.
Stevie Wonder
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Healthy Recipe
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Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Makes: 4 servings.
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Nutritional Information:
Per Serving:
Calories:200 Kcal,
Fat: 6 g (1.8 g sat fat),
Carbohydrate: 2 g,
Protein: 32 g,
Fiber: <1 g, Sodium: 209 mg.
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Ingredients:
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Canola oil cooking spray
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1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, four thick
pieces
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3/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
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2 Tbsp. green onions, finely chopped, including the
stems
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1 medium red bell pepper, 1/2 diced, 1/2 sliced
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1 Tbsp. plain Greek yogurt (canola mayonnaise may be
substituted)
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2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
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1/2 tsp. hot sauce (optional)
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1 Tbsp. olive oil
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp. dried
parsley
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Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 7 x 11-inch pan with cooking spray.
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Carefully cut about a 1 inch wide slit into the thick end of each chicken breast. Insert knife to create a fairly deep pocket.
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Combine cheese, green onions, red pepper, yogurt, lemon juice and hot sauce in mixing bowl.
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Divide mixture into 4 portions and use a spoon to stuff breasts. Secure openings with wooden toothpicks inserted at an angle so meat lays flat. Place in prepared pan.
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Brush olive oil over top of chicken and sprinkle with parsley, then pepper and salt, if using.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Let stand about 5 minutes. Garnish with red pepper slices and serve.
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Article of the Week
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 Pockets of extra fat hanging in abundance at outer thighs, just like the bags that hang off a horse’s saddle or dangle off the sides of a motorcycle, are referred to as saddle bag. If you’ve got saddlebags, it’s a sign that your body has very active fat storage enzymes in your thighs. Extra calories tend to get stored in the body, in your case they are headed towards your thighs.
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