Let's visualize

I recently shared some information with a client, and now I want to share it with you.

It's the power of visualizing.

I am not trying to get all new age here, but rather I am giving you a tool to reach your goals.

Her dilemma was fear about going to a baby shower over the weekend and knowing there would be sweets there...sweets she did not want to eat. I told her to visualize saying 'No thank you' when being offered a treat. That way, she would have a better chance of sticking to her goal.

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I use this visualizing trick all the time for myself. Mostly, when I am thinking of tomorrow's workout, I imagine myself doing it. If tomorrow I need to do cardio, then I make a plan (say, walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes) and I imagine myself doing it. Same thing, if I need to lift weights, I'll visualize myself going through the routine.

This can work for slimming down or toning up as well. Do you want 6 pack abs....imagine yourself with 6 pack abs....Although keep in mind that goals like this need to be accompanied with visualizing yourself going to the gym and also not eating pizza.

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Do this!!

My breakfast usually is a meal on the go which is not the best thing, but my only option most days....read: 4 am wake up calls.

However, I recently discovered a way to jazz up that ole peanut butter sandwich that I eat most mornings....

frozen fruit!

I put a couple of frozen strawberries in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds and then smear them on the other side of my peanut butter bread. Fold it up and viola!

This is a great alternative to jelly and jam since it is just fruit. Forget the low sugar, no sugar, blah blah blahs...This is the real fruit spread.

Imagine the possibilities: blueberries, blackberries, peaches....oh my!!

Chick Pea Burgers...ehhhh....

So I decided to try and make these chick pea burgers that were mentioned over at From Scratch.

They were only okay. This might be for a couple of reasons:

1. I left out the hot pepper because I am afraid of spicy and if I'm making lunch, I want to be sure that I'll eat it.

2. I may have blended one batch of chick peas for too long making them into the liquid consistency she specifically said not to let it turn into. (I had several 'batches' because my food processor is smaller)

3. I didn't leave a whole can of chick peas un processed because I thought this might make the burger fall apart upon cooking. I only left about 1/3 of a can unprocessed.

I will say I did one thing right though. I cooked/grilled them on the George Foreman Grill. I didn't know whether to do a pan or the Foreman grill but doing it on the grill got both sides cooked without having to flip the patty...because these do have the tendency to fall apart.

Also, they kind of taste bland....which is why the mustard helps a lot.

They weren't the worst thing...Zeb even ate one for lunch with me. I do have about 5 more to eat, however. :/

I am just wondering what could have made them more exciting, more delicious.

Thoughts?

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Just one day...

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Let's remember....as hard as it may be, that Halloween is but one day a year.

ONE!

So there may be candy sitting in front of you at your office...you may have even bought your stash for the trick or treaters and dip into it....once in awhile.

Try to keep it to just one day, October 31, if you can....

Good Luck!

October Jams

I am so curious about what people listen to on their ipods at the gym that keeps them motivated to lift more or run faster.

Here is what is motiving me this week. Some of these songs have explicit lyrics.

Listen at your own risk!

What's on your ipod?

She's famous!

My pup is featured today for Furry Fridays over at Freckled Nest

I will say she is one of the friends in my life that keep me healthy. Besides taking her on walks most days, she makes me laugh. a lot.

In fact, a new George Washington University study suggests that walking your dog not only helps you stay lean, but also improves cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Researchers found that those who walked their dogs were half as likely to be overweight as those who opened the door to let their dogs run outside for exercise.

Thank you, Peanut

xoxo