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Until Monday - keep thinking veggies and protein!

Happy Birthday America!

4th of July and watermelon go hand in hand!  Low in calories, one cup of diced watermelon is approximately 46 calories, not too expensive and it’s 92 percent water…which quenches your thirst and fills you up on a hot summer day!  A Holiday treat!

Quick Workout....

In an ideal world, you’d hit the gym four times a week and ride your bike to work the other three days. But since you’re a human being living on planet Earth, that’s probably not going to happen anytime soon.

Luckily, we’ve found a few sneaky exercises you can do in secret as you go about your day. Watch this video to see the moves in action, or read on below.

The park-bench press Blast your tris (yes, we just said that) with this do-anywhere arms routine. Stand with your back facing a park bench, then squat and place your palms on the edge of the seat. Bend your elbows to dip yourself down as many times as you can without getting weird looks. (This can also be done on an office chair while you’re on speakerphone.)

The step-it-up Once you’ve finished your presses, use that same bench as an aerobics step. A few up-and-downs and we guarantee your heart will be pounding.

The coffee-line calf raise Got a three-minute wait for your iced vanilla latte? Hold on to the counter and slowly lift and lower your heels for a quick calf and glute workout.

The broken elevator We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Take the damn stairs!

Tomatoes: The Superfood Cure-All...

Summertime and tomatoes! Who knew that the secret to everything from disease prevention to glowing, healthy skin could be found in the world’s most popular fruit?  Tomatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, due in part to their high amount of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color, and may lower the risk of heart disease, improve vision, lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, and even decrease the risk of 9 common types of cancer.

Americans eat over 20 pounds of tomatoes each year. Botanically a fruit, the tomato belongs to the nightshade family, along with eggplants, peppers, and potatoes. They’re nutrient-dense and low in calories—a cup of tomatoes has only 32 calories! In addition to lycopene, the ruby-colored fruits are also loaded with vitamins A and C. But not all tomatoes are created equal! Organic tomatoes have higher concentrations of vitamin C and lycopene. Although conventional tomatoes are larger, the organically grown ones pack more of a nutritional punch.

I love the fact that tomatoes beautify the skin and may even prevent sunburn  Want gorgeous skin? You’re in luck—lycopene boosts pro-collagen, the molecule that keeps your skin firm and youthful looking!

Sleep Tip...

Sleep is just to important!  Make your bed with separate sheets and blankets. It’s a small change with a big payoff. This will reduce co-partner disturbance from movement and disturbance because of temperature.  Use only one fitted sheet to start. Then make the top-of-bed with twin size flat sheets and blankets to meet each person's needs. If you're worried about how that will look—no problem—you can cover this up with a single comforter or bed spread when dressing the bed each morning.  

Better yet - get separate beds!  We did!  We were in the market for a new bed when we made the decision to get two.  The adjustable king was really just two twin beds - just not big enough.  Me - covers on, covers off.  Bob - sleeps across the bed!  This decision was about the best thing we did in a long time!  Most people think we are crazy, but I say - whatever works