If You Have 5 or10 Minutes:
-Take a brisk walk
-Go up and down stairs
-Jump rope
-Do squats and lunges
-Do plank, side planks and/or push-ups
-Jog in place
-High knees in place
Anything that gets you moving, breathing and working muscles will do the trick – JUST DO IT!
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“This sweet and pungent combination of mango, shrimp, chilies and cumin is as quick to put together as a stir-fry. Indeed, if you don’t have corn tortillas on hand, serve the shrimp with rice.” (3)
2-tablespoons canola oil
1-pound medium of small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2-teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 Serrano or bird chilies, or 1 large jalapeno, minced
1 large mango, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 –cup chopped cilantro [I used Italian parsley.]
4 to 5-tablespoons limejuice
8 corn tortillas
“Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, and add the canola oil. When oil is hot, add the shrimp, salt to taste and the garlic. Sauté, stirring or shaking the pan, until the shrimp begins to color, about two minutes. Add the cumin, and continue to cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque, about three minutes.” (3)
]]>There are LOTS of information and resources out there, take advantage of them! Check out these sites: webmd.com, reversechildhoodobesity.org, acefitness.org, Dr. Oz, etc.
And … get out and move with your family or come to the YWCA for some great fitness classes and girls sports!
Sharon
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