I always wanted to do this. I'm always feeling guilty about not being physically fit.. ALWAYS! The guilt comes because I was a long time ago (Physically fit that is) and now I lead a very sedentary life. I am always telling my self that tomorrow I am going to start ... or next week... or after this weekend... or after I finish this part of the month with loads of work ahead so I don't have the time...
So what happened to me now is that I am always stressed... always tired... and my body aches all the time... and I get tired just by going up one flight of stairs.. all these are warning signs and every day I ignore them.. I was told that Yoga helps with stress and its relaxing as well as it keeps your body toned.. and I always wanted to try it... something appealing regarding that zen thing about Yoga.. so since I bought this DVD almost 7 months ago during my month stay in Orlando I thought since I am also starting my diet why not make time for this as well.. tomorrow morning it is!
RECIPE DATABASE Chicken Noodle Hold the Soup Serves 4 Submitted by Rachael Ray Yum-o! Family Friendly on 04/04/08 Ingredients Salt 1 rotisserie chicken 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2-3 carrots, cut into matchsticks 4-5 ribs celery from the heart, cut into matchsticks 2 small zucchini, cut into matchsticks Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound extra-wide egg noodles 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped (about a handful) 1/2 box frozen peas, defrosted (10 ounces) Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat for the egg noodles. Discard the skin from the chicken and remove the meat from the bones. Shred the chicken meat with your fingers or two forks and reserve. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with the EVOO, about two turns of the pan. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pan and cook until the veggies begin to get tender, about 3-4 minutes. Toss the zucchini into the pan along with some salt and freshly ground black pepper, then cook another 2-3 minutes until all the veggies are tender. While the veggies are cooking, drop the noodles into the boiling water and cook to al dente, according to package directions. Drain the noodles and return them to the pot they were cooked in. Add the butter and parsley to pot and give everything a good toss to melt the butter and coat the noodles. Add the shredded chicken and peas to the pan with the veggies and cook until the chicken is heated through. To serve, spoon some noodles into bowls and top with the chicken and veggie mixture. This is one of many "Yum-o!" recipes – it's good and good for you. To find out more about Yum-o!, Rachael's nonprofit organization, go to www.yum-o.org.
I am a fan of her daytime talk show which airs ( KSA 18:00) on MBC 4 before I started working I love her recipes like she says "Figure Friendly" mostly Chicken and Turkey in the ingredients.. since I have been off this week.. I take small breaks when I rest my mind and I like to take it around the time of her show is on and I got this recipe out of it so I am going to try it.. it seems very healthy.. and " figure friendly" with an extra health value with the added zucchini.. will get back to you on this one... This coming clip is actually an interview with Michael Buble on Rachael Ray, Its actually a fun interview to watch..
added: mix the pasta when done with a mix of Kenors Thyme and Vinegar use it as your seasoning.. we made this yesterday for dinner and its DELICIOUS that is if you are a Veggie fan and the other thing is I made the chicken breasts in the oven wrapped in foil seasoned only with black pepper then forked it.. its very healthy try it..
I know this is not my usual " Fun " selection but because I was asked to write on my blog some info about "The Bird Flu" which has affected a lot of the birds in KSA, a lot of people had asked me to post information on it.. so I found these informative podcasts to go through ( I am a very visual person so I tend to like videos and podcasts ).. I have also gathered some articles on Fun Lilliy del.icio.us under the tag "Bird-Flu" or "Avian-Flu" , and I will put a concise summery on the subject with in the next few days.. for now just for you to get an idea, I am posting these clips ( by the way it was made by Vets but they included information on human infection which is why I started with part 3 first, and they did a good job on their podcast)
I always from time to time when I am overwhelmed by work or life .. I try to make a whole day just for me where I just concentrate on my self and my enjoyments.. I try to break the routine.. usually I choose a whole weekend day to do it... that day I dont think about work or troubles.. I think about me and what makes me happy and work on some things to learn or relax.. usually after a day like that I reboot and feel much more energized to deal with the stress in life.. so here some ideas for the women and some of it also works for the men, so please try it too....
#1 GOOD Night Sleep -------------------- So start with getting a good night sleep the night before.. - Turn off the alarm and the phone at night so you are not bothered .. - Have a nice chamomile tea - Place a candle light something like plain tea candles available at any IKEA or even a scented candle from The Body Shop or Aveda.. - Rub on some calming message oil I recommend Aveda Personal blends message formula which you can mix your own blend or any Lavender base Message oil or cream from your favorite products..
#2 GOOD Breakfast ----------------- - Dont rush out to go out today make time and prep something for your self and enjoy it in your PJ`s with your cup of coffee or tea in your favorite Mug and sit back and enjoy it .. - Here is a suggestion if you like fruits and oats taken from Shape.com its guilt free you will enjoy that you are eating something really good for you.. Apple-Cinnamon Compote With Toasted Oats
Choose the best buy of the day for your fruit compote, be it peaches, nectarines or apples. ( Note: I add to my oatmeal sometimes my favorite dry fruits or nuts too it keeps you feeling full for a while too )
Ingredients
1/3 cup rolled oats (not instant) 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 8 wedges each 1/3 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Spread oats on a baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, until golden, shaking the pan halfway through cooking to promote even toasting; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Set pan over medium heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wire whisk. Add apple slices and raisins, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until apples are tender. Spoon compote into four individual bowls; top with toasted oats.
(Serves: 4 (1 cup = 1 serving), Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 10 min. Nutrition Score per serving: Calories 205 % Fat 4g Fat<1 (0 g saturated) % Carbs 93g Carbs47.5 % Protein 3g Protein 1.6 g Fiber 4mg Sodium n/a % Calcium n/a g Calcium n/a)
#3 Fashion is fun for me but read or look up whatever interest you and enjoy just dont read the news its suppose to be a fun day no sad news ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Style is important for me and I look at it as part of taking care of my self...
I thought this was interesting it was made in The Great Wall of China
Anna Sui to me is a fun designer I like some of her pieces:
# 4 Plan something calming to do -------------------------------- -If the weather permits go outside for a while and walk around -if not then choose something indoors a museum or window shopping dont shop because you want to do something calming -if you dont feel like going outside then do yoga or pilate
"The list of products that were tested in the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Study, along with the full report, are available online at www.safecosmetics.org "
I truly think the report is worth taking a look at.. because there is a warning especially for pregnant women..
Added: This is a post on YouTube By "Dr. Evelyn A. Mauss, a leading figure in the exploration of the dangers of lead poisoning, physiologist at New York University and consultant to the Natural Resources Defense Council, explains how lead came to be widely used in various products -- from paint to plumbing --its toll in illness and death, and what must still be done to eliminate this threat to public health."
I was watching yesterday Mission:Fashion 07 ( who puts on an entertaining show ) on the LBC channel and when they were commenting on some of the models.. who actually got the highest marks on there evaluations and are healthy thin they commented " She didn't loss the weight she was asked to loss" and " she lost the weight she was asked to loss" .. Hello what is that?.. I was looking at those models they looked great.. Haven't they heard about Anorexia Nervosa which in some countries they are actually fighting the Fashion industry against promotion of excessive weight loss because so many young girls and especially models are dying from Anorexia Nervosa which is a killing disease.. and isn't part of the Arabic Woman appeal is her curves.. Why are we always promoting things that the west have learnt of its harm and are trying to fix it, and thats when we take it and promote the harmful part. Why cant we learn from there mistakes.. This reminds me of sunbathing.. it was started as a big trend in Jeddah just when everywhere in the world they were advertising sun-protection and sun-blocks to prevent skin cancer and premature aging.. A healthy weight is required not Obesity not Anorexia Please!
Added: To prove that Twiggy is out I found this on The Tyra Banks Show:
This is the link to what was posted by fellow blogger Dotsson Crazy Chinese Make Hair Bands From Used Condoms and this is the link to the original article on Yahoo! news: China recycling used condoms as cheap hair bands Mon Nov 12, 10:48 PM ET BEIJING (AFP) - Used condoms are being recycled into hair bands in southern China, threatening to spread sexually-transmittable diseases they were originally meant to prevent, state media reported Tuesday. ......... "People could be infected with AIDS, (genital) warts or other diseases if they hold the rubber bands or strings in their mouths while waving their hair into plaits or buns," the paper quoted a local dermatologist who gave only his surname, Dong, as saying. "
This is soo gross and such a health hazzard.. the problem now is that everything you touch is " made in china " its in everything..
