ONE-POT ORZO WITH TOMATOES, CORN, & ZUCCHINI
A nice one-pot weeknight recipe from NYT Cooking! We added extra shredded chicken to this one but you could also add beans or tofu for a vegetarian version!
KIELBASA-BARLEY SOUP
Art made this one for my visiting family - it was well received! Love this kielbasa option for soup season!
KALE SALAD WITH APPLES & CHEDDAR
A quick weeknight salad recipe. We added shredded baked chicken for some extra protein, but you could also add things like quinoa, tofu, or other protein sources!
CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH MUSHROOMS & SPINACH
Another yummy recipe from NYT Cooking. Casseroles are great for the fall change in seasons!
5 TIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE HABIT CHANGE
Changing a habit, whether forming a new one or breaking an old one, can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and slow. With the right strategies, it is possible to make sustainable changes. Habit is about creating systems and setting yourself up for success. Here are five tips backed by psychology and behavior science to help you make positive changes in your habits.
LEMONY WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH GROUND TURKEY & GREENS
This NYT Cooking recipe was suggested by Coach Amanda and was a winner! Good for a weeknight.
MEASURING PROGRESS: BEYOND THE SCALE
Tracking your progress in the gym is an important thing to do so you can get stronger, feel healthier, and feel a sense of accomplishment in what you’re doing. But what does that look like? The truth is that there are so many ways to measure your progress, and this goes far beyond aesthetics or a number on the scale. I’m going to explain the many ways you can do this so you can ensure you’re getting the most out of your training physically and mentally.
PEARL COUSCOUS WITH CREAMY FETA & CHICKPEAS
This is a vegetarian recipe, great for a weeknight.
HOW LONG SHOULD YOUR TRAINING CYCLES BE?
When it comes to training, there's a certain point where your body will need some sort of change or variation from what you are currently doing. Why does this happen? Well, our bodies are very adaptable. This means that while something may seem difficult at first if you continue to do that same movement or training, your body will adjust, and it will become easier. This sounds great initially, although, as you have probably noticed, you reach plateaus in your training. Either you stop running that mile faster, or you can't lift that one more pound on the bar. So, what do we need to do to get the results we want? We have to slightly modify our training and add a new stimulus so our body can improve.
MOUSSAKA WITH ROASTED MUSHROOMS
This Moussaka with Roasted Mushrooms takes quite some time but it's delicious! Totally worth the effort!
MASTERS TRACK & FIELD
Every four years, the Olympics bring excitement as some of the world’s greatest track and field athletes compete for gold. The Paris Olympics did not disappoint! Check out this recap of the Masters of Track and Field!
CLASSIC POT ROAST
Who doesn’t love a classic pot roast? Now, this is not a “quick and easy” recipe, but it is a delicious one for fall. It is totally worth the effort and all that time in the oven.
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ACHIEVING YOUR FIRST PULL-UP
Whether you're new to fitness or have been working out for some time, the pull-up is one of the most challenging exercises and is often seen as a milestone. Achieving your first pull-up requires time, technique, and repetition. If you're aiming to conquer your first pull-up, this guide will take you through the steps to get there.
MIDDLE EASTERN MEATLOAF WITH TOMATO RAISIN SAUCE
I made this one for Art and got an "A" in return. (A rarity)
MASTERS SWIMMING
The Olympics have wrapped up after two weeks of great competition. As happens every four years, sports that usually are not on the main stage get loads of viewers and positive attention. One of these sports was swimming! The drama around swimming coming into the Olympics was unrivaled. Australia and the USA were exchanging fierce words about who would come out with more GOLD medals, Leon Marchand of France was attempting to take down Micahel Phelps’s last Olympic Record, and multiple world records were shaking at the prospect of being shattered.
LEMON & GARLIC CHICKEN WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
Another NYT recipe, great for a weeknight! This lemon and garlic chicken was delicious!
EXERCISING AS YOU AGE
We’ll all feel the effects of aging as we get older. The aging process affects all aspects of our wellbeing, including our ability to exercise. So how do we counter these effects? Let’s look at how you should exercise as you age and what changes you may need to make as you grow older.
GREEN CHICKEN CHILI
Art made this one, and I gave him an "A." Great for leftovers.
WHAT IS PHYSICAL FITNESS?
Physical fitness is a result of exercise or physical activity. It is the efficiency and capacity of your cardiovascular health, muscular strength, flexibility, as well as your overall body composition. Each of these components prove to provide different function for your body and often have separate training focuses, but they ultimately come together to provide total body function.
CHICKEN BARLEY CHILI
This recipe was a "we have the ingredients in our pantry" so let's try it. Picky Art gave it a 4 out of 5.