HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

It is crunch time at the Wall's turkey day brunch!

Photo from 2008 

Straight-Arm Climb…

I am trying to beat the Holiday muffin top! 

Grab a pair of dumbbells and lie faceup on the floor, arms extended straight out above chest, palms facing away from head. Lift head and neck off the floor, looking up to ceiling, and press right arm up, lifting head and right shoulder blade off the floor.

Immediately lower right shoulder and repeat the lift on left side. Avoid letting elbows bend as you lift and lower. Do 20 reps, alternating sides each time.

Parsnip Fries...

It's that time again!  I forgot about how much I love this recipe!  I found the best substitute for French fries - roasted parsnips!  I was never a huge fan of French fries, but put them in front of me and I would eat them!!! I could have eaten the whole tray of these!  Pre-heat the oven to 400.  Peel the parsnips and cut them into French fry size pieces, spray them with some EVOO, add a little salt, pepper and oregano.  Bake them for 30 minutes and there you have it, my version of French fries.  I also add a dash or two of cayenne pepper and smoked hot paprika for some extra heat!

Fact:  Parsnips provide similar nutritional benefits as potatoes.  Some significant differences are that parsnips are lower in calories and contain only about 50 percent of the protein and vitamin C content of potatoes. However, parsnips do contain more fiber than potatoes.  Even though both parsnips and potatoes provide good amounts of B vitamins, parsnips provide a much better source of folic acid.

Avoid Sitting Too Much...

We have become a nation of sitters. We sit at work, sit on the way to and from work, sit while we eat, and sit during the evening while watching TV. What can we do about it before we all pay the health price? Our CEO of the company has made it his goal to get us up and walking around more at work!  “I hope to see you in the hallway more often.”  My problem is I automatically walk to the teat kitchen “lab” for a sip of coffee or to get some water and try my hardest to avoid any treats that the chef's might be experimenting with!

OOPS!

I Forgot to Blog yesterday!  I am getting wrapped up (ha ha) in the Holiday season!  SORRY!

Until Monday - Keep thinking veggies and protein!