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Speaker: Judith McQuain will hold a creativity and painting class at 6:30pm, April 18th. Location: Hilliard Community Center. RSVP required.
"Art is Soul Food" - A discussion on creativity and a painting class, all in one night. This class is for everyone who ever said " I can't even draw a stick figure", or wondered why weird paintings make it into museums, or why is there art in the first place, or "I wish I could paint but I don't have any talent." We will attempt to cover all that on April 18. Come and join the fun. Saturdays - April 15 and April 22, class will be in my home fitness studio. Sign ups required. April 15 is Easter Saturday, so the Center is closed and April 22 is Earth Day. After fitness, visit the Center to see the vendors on Earth Day. As you gain cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength and endurance, your workouts change. You are able to do more and more - things that you may have given up because of "your age". I want to tell you how impressed I am with your growth and abilities. Your attitude speaks loudly. In fact, you love exercise so much now that you are inviting your children and grandchildren to attend classes too! On Saturday, we had 3 generations in one family and 2 generations in another family! What a great example of lifelong learning! You are also inviting your spouse. When you have support it is much easier to stick with healthy living. It's never too late to start a healthier lifestyle!!! I have several new people in the class who recognize how much better life becomes if they stick with exercise. Be encouraged!! Come to class!! Listen as people share their testimonies - such as these: I slept like a log last night & I am just the right kind of sore this morning! Enough to know my muscles worked out, but I can still sit, stand, & walk!! Jane has a beautiful powerful gift in helping others to get stronger & better every day! Regardless of where they begin. Jane is positive and encouraging. She can modify anything and you never feel awkward asking for a modification. Everyone is happily chatting and exercising together.
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"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old." - George Burns
I've heard so many comments about how people feel they are "old". They feel tired, sluggish, low energy, sad, and unmotivated. The number one way to help avoid this and to turn these feelings around is.... EXERCISE! Exercise helps improve feelings of hope, energy, joy, confidence, and a sense of self-worth. Live it!! My classes will motivate you and encourage you. You may find yourself smiling!! :) On Friday I became certified in Matter of Balance. It helps manage falls and increase confidence. Every single person had a fall story. Keep active! My April Promotion: Bring a guest to our group classes or personal coaching session and earn a free personal coaching session for you and your guest (to be used in April). You will both feel empowered! You and your guest will also have the first group class free!! Prepayment for the month entitles you to unlimited group classes. $50. Drop in fee is $7. Monday, April 10, we will go to Olympic Diner Family Restaurant! 5454 Roberts Rd. It's where Chef's House was. I'll bring a few menus to class. I'll keep you posted on the speaker. Judith McQuain will teach an art class. Time and location to follow. Come to classes! Be active! Keep moving!! Here are a few reasons:
The exercises and stretching helps my body to stay limber and stretched out. Any headache or muscle stiffness that I have is gone by the end of class. I believe that consistent exercise keeps me to stay healthy and prevents me from getting sick. I haven’t been sick during the entire flu season. I have noticed a huge improvement and I am constantly aware of my posture. Love the core and flexibility that we constantly work on. Come!!! Have you heard your mother telling you to stand up straight? She was right! Posture matters. As we age, our center of gravity shifts forward. This makes us at risk for falls and instability. To prevent the forward pull, we need to strengthen our muscles and make sure to stretch them too. Become aware of your body and its form and posture. Take steps to live healthier.
Tomorrow (Monday, February 6) we will go to Olive Tree after class. Socialization and sharing experiences is so much fun! Join us! (See below for class times and locations). February Promotion: Prepay for the month of February and receive one personal coaching session free!! Prepayment is $50 and includes all of the public group classes. First Class is FREE! Come and go for only $7 per class. See you tomorrow at 10:15 at the Hilliard Community Center! January 31 - This Tuesday at 7:00 pm in my fitness studio our HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SPEAKER series begins!! FREE!! (Please RSVP) (ALL are welcome!! Bring guests too.)
Laura Harris, PhD, AT will present the topic Preventing and Managing Low Back Pain. She will tell us about:
Contact me for more information about my fitness services. I hope to serve you soon!! Fitness classes resume at the Hilliard Community Center
Mondays and Thursdays 10:15 and Saturdays 9:45. First class is always FREE!! Drop in fee is only $7 per class. JANUARY PROMOTIONS: $40 for the whole month of group classes!! AND, Personal coaching: buy 5 and get one free!!! Let's get motivated!! Here is some "Advice from Old People". I particularly appreciate #12. My style of fitness coaching is positively unique! Here are some recent comments:
Every day we make choices. As we age, we WILL either get better or worse. We never stay the same. What healthy lifestyle choices will you make this year? January 31 - Tuesday at 7:00 pm in my fitness studio our HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SPEAKER series begins!! FREE!! (Please RSVP) ALL are welcome!! Guests are invited too. Laura Harris, PhD, AT will speak on the topic: Preventing and Managing Low Back Pain. Highlights:
The New Lifestyle provides fun, fantastic, functional fitness which empowers you to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Expect to increase strength, endurance, balance and flexibility with encouragement. To support your healthier lifestyle, I have included gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free recipes. They are all delicious! Some have been provided by participants. All are for you to enjoy and share!
As a reminder, there is no class Thursday and Saturday this week. We will be back in class on Monday at 10:15. Next Thursday we will head to First Watch after our fantastic fitness class. :) HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I am very thankful for YOU!!! Delish Detox Salad (From: The ‘All-Day Energy Diet Community Cookbook) (Helps cut sugar cravings, naturally boosts energy and provides the plant-based nutrition your body needs.) Ingredients: 2 heads broccoli 1 head cauliflower 1 red skinned apple, cored and cubed ½ cup pine nuts 2/3 cup dried cranberries ¼ cup cilantro 5 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp real maple syrup Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Process cauliflower, broccoli, and cilantro in a food processor until of ‘rice’ consistency. Pour into a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients, toss well. Cover, chill, and serve. Hint: A great recipe to make ahead and pull out of refrigerator when needed. GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BREAD INGREDIENTS · 1¼ cup gluten free flour blend · 1/2 cup maple syrup · ¼ teaspoon baking powder · 1 teaspoon baking soda · ¾ teaspoon salt · ½ teaspoon cinnamon · ½ teaspoon nutmeg · ¼ teaspoon ground clove · ¼ teaspoon ground ginger · ½ cup coconut oil or sesame oil or ¾ cup applesauce · ¾ teaspoon vanilla · 1 15 oz can pumpkin · 3 eggs INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a standard-sized loaf pan. 2. Combine the flour, maple syrup and spices in a large bowl. 3. Stir in the oil/applesauce, vanilla and pumpkin until everything is well combined. 4. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well until each one is incorporated. 5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until cooked through. Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free Crockpot Stuffing Foodista Ingredients 4 cups gluten-free bread (cubed) 1/2 cups dairy free butter (1 stick) 1 onions (large, chopped) 8 cups celery (stalks, chopped) 2 tablespoons sage 1 tablespoon thyme 2 eggs (cage-fed, beaten) 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 cup gluten free chicken broth Directions Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place bread crumbs on a baking sheet. Bake in oven for 5-10 minutes or until light brown. Mix onion, celery, sage, thyme, eggs, salt and broth in crockpot. Add in toasted bread crumbs. Stir together. Heat on high for 3 hours. Raw Almond Pie Crust Foodista 2 cups raw almonds 2 cups dates 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon water Directions 1 Pit the dates. 2 Combine all ingredients in a food processor. 3 Add 1 teaspoon water or more if necessary. You want a mixture that clumps together. 4 Put the mixture into a pie pan and press it down until it resembles an average crust. Maple Pumpkin Pie Follow directions for almond pie crust. Filling Ingredients: 15 ounces pumpkin purée (unsweetened) 1/2 cups almond milk (coconut milk) 1/2 cups pure maple syrup 2 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 teaspoons ground cloves Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake 350 for approximately 50-60 minutes. Sweet Potatoes - Brian's Specialty Ingredients: 5 sweet potatoes 4 Tbls Coconut Oil (unrefined, virgin, cold pressed) 1 Tbls Ground Cinnamon 1 Tsp Garlic Salt Directions: Peel and cube sweet potatoes Melt coconut oil on stove or set jar in hot water Combine sweet potatoes, coconut oil, cinnamon, garlic salt in bowl until generously covered. Bake on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Steamed Asparagus Lightly steam asparagus and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. This recipe is for made-by-hand hollandaise. Many people will make this sauce in a blender but there is something to be said for making it the old fashioned way. It is where you get to put the extra love, care and attention to a dish. Give it a try. Hand Made Hollandaise 1 cup butter 3 organic egg yolks 1 tablespoon cold water 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pinch of sea salt Additional 2 tablespoons of butter Directions Cut the butter into pieces and melt in a saucepan over moderate heat and set aside. Beat the egg yolks in a saucepan with a wire whisk for about a minute until the yolks are thick and sticky. Add the water, lemon juice, and salt. Beat until incorporated. Add the additional 1 tablespoon cold butter but do not mix it in. Heat the saucepan over VERY LOW heat stirring the egg yolks with a wire whisk until they thicken into a cream. (If they are heating too quickly or becoming lumpy, quickly immerse the bottom of the saucepan in cold water and continue stirring). When yolks are thick, remove them from the heat and stir in another 1 tablespoon of cold butter which will stop the yolks from continuing to cook. While stirring the yolks with the whisk, slowly pour in the melted butter by ¼ teaspoons until the sauce begins to thicken into a very heavy cream. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Date Nut Balls Ingredients: 1 C raw nuts (no peanuts) 1 C dates 1 C cranberries Directions Place nuts in food processor and grind. Add cranberries and dates and 1 Tbsp honey. Grind. Scoop out with spoon and roll into balls. Options: Roll in organic coconut flakes Roll in cacao powder Hot Cocoa This is a healthy alternative to a holiday favorite. Store bought hot chocolate “packets” contain massive amounts of sugar and even hydrogenated oils (an unexpected, undesirable ingredient). You can serve this with whipped cream made of organic heavy cream with a little bit of stevia. Sprinkle with cocoa nibs if desired. Ingredients 1/3 cup full fat coconut milk (unsweetened) 2/3 cup boiling water 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla 15 drops liquid stevia Optional 1-2 drops peppermint oil, whipped cream, or cocoa nibs Note: for a creamier hot chocolate, you can use 1/3 coconut milk and 1/3 boiling water. Banana Oatmeal Cookies Banana and oats bake together to make easy breakfast cookies that tasty like banana bread! Ingredients
2. Place oats in blender or food processor and blend until oats become the consistency of flour; it's okay if it's not perfectly ground. 3. In large bowl combined mashed banana with oats until smooth. Add in 1/2 cup of your favorite add in; I used dark chocolate chips and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. 4. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Drop dough by large tablespoons onto cookie sheet; flatten a bit with a rubber spatula. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until cookies are set. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Cookies will keep in a covered container for a few days, or they can be frozen and reheated. Makes about 16 cookies. Here is a link to Fully Raw Rock Road Ice Cream: https://youtu.be/pGQxgZL49_M ENJOY!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! We will use the Hilliard Community Center doors each Saturday morning for our 9:45 fitness class.
Today is the Hilliard Marching Band Invitational at Hilliard Bradley from 5:00-9:00. All 3 Hilliard bands play after 7:00. We saw Darby's and Bradley's bands last night. Really good shows! Monday we will head to brunch after our 10:15 fitness class. Coffee Connections is happy to serve us! They recently opened in Old Hilliard right across from Stations Park. Let's go! I baked cookies today that had only two ingredients!! Just bananas and gluten free oatmeal. They are gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free. Tasty and simple too! Here is the recipe. :)
Monday and Thursday this week are our usual 10:15-11:00 classes inside the community center. Monday we will include stability balls. Saturday, September 3rd, we will be in the shelter house across from the baseball diamonds. The Center will be closed for cleaning for the first week in September, so we will move our classes outside. I'll keep you posted. I hope you had an excellent weekend! See you tomorrow! http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2013/09/2-ingredient-healthy-banana-bread-breakfast-cookies-with-delicious-add-ins/ |
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