Last night I went over Lauren's house and she was telling me about this scrub she learned how to make from YouTube. So, I looked it up and since her scrub involved lemon juice and my house is fresh out of the lemons, I searched for different ideas and saw scrubs using green tea. I just made it and lathered it on my face and my face literally feels like it's glowing! Here's the video(my secret ingredient was about 1 tsp of olive oil):
There are several different ideas for oily skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, etc.
Yay glowing, fresh, summer skin! Thanks Lauren!
-Molly
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Mmmm Thai food
I haven't been posting on this blog as much as I intended to, but it will happen more often, promise! I've been so busy lately...
Anyways, I made a delicious, and healthy of course, Thai stir fry this weekend! I don't remember the exact recipe, but it's something like this:
2 tsp. Peanut oil
2 tsp. Low sodium Soy Sauce
Sliced Chicken
Red Pepper Flakes
Carrots
Asparagus Tips
Frozen Snow Peas
Sliced Almonds
-Serve over brown rice
SO DELICIOUS. And I just had some Thai food tonight consisting of rice noodles, steamed chicken, carrots, sprouts, and some delicious Thai sauce. I use the word "delicious" very often...oh well. I just got the new Women's Health Magazine(and I have no clue how I get these every month because I did not pay for a subscription....oh well) and it's a pretty good issue. Tons of tips for healthy eating, cleanses, and good workouts.
As much as I'm against diets, the beach is an entirely different scenario. I might try the first phase of South Beach. Apparently, your stomach fat disappears. I almost did it for one complete day(ILOVECARBS!) and I didn't notice any bloating at all. So we'll see how this week goes.
Make good choices everyone!
-Molly
P.S. If you're like me and can't handle other people around you eating candy and snacking-snack on JellyBelly Sugar Free jellybeans! They're delicious and full of fiber and low carb! But due to the loads of fiber, your stomach might be uncomfortable after eating the entire bag in one sitting, so a handful or two might be a better option. And they come in a smaller package so you don't over eat( only 160 calories in the entire bag!!!)
Anyways, I made a delicious, and healthy of course, Thai stir fry this weekend! I don't remember the exact recipe, but it's something like this:
2 tsp. Peanut oil
2 tsp. Low sodium Soy Sauce
Sliced Chicken
Red Pepper Flakes
Carrots
Asparagus Tips
Frozen Snow Peas
Sliced Almonds
-Serve over brown rice
SO DELICIOUS. And I just had some Thai food tonight consisting of rice noodles, steamed chicken, carrots, sprouts, and some delicious Thai sauce. I use the word "delicious" very often...oh well. I just got the new Women's Health Magazine(and I have no clue how I get these every month because I did not pay for a subscription....oh well) and it's a pretty good issue. Tons of tips for healthy eating, cleanses, and good workouts.
As much as I'm against diets, the beach is an entirely different scenario. I might try the first phase of South Beach. Apparently, your stomach fat disappears. I almost did it for one complete day(ILOVECARBS!) and I didn't notice any bloating at all. So we'll see how this week goes.
Make good choices everyone!
-Molly
P.S. If you're like me and can't handle other people around you eating candy and snacking-snack on JellyBelly Sugar Free jellybeans! They're delicious and full of fiber and low carb! But due to the loads of fiber, your stomach might be uncomfortable after eating the entire bag in one sitting, so a handful or two might be a better option. And they come in a smaller package so you don't over eat( only 160 calories in the entire bag!!!)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Quick Workouts for abs and cardio
I found a great pilates-esque 15 minute ab workout:
Personally, Pilates is my workout of choice. Ballet is such a wonderful way to get into to shape as well as improving your posture. And you feel beautiful doing it!
If you haven't checked out SparkPeople.com, I highly suggest doing so. You can find great workouts, healthy eating tips and a ton more. Here's another quick workout(can you tell I'm not a fan of a hefty 45 min workout? I like to get straight to the point):
Also, I've been wanting to do this for a while, I'm going to plan my eating for the day. So I suppose this is going to turn into a food diary type thing woop woop!
5/12/2010:
Breakfast/Lunch @ 12:30pm-High Fiber cereal with skim milk and maybe a glass of Carnation Breakfast mix with a glass of skim milk (I'm a college kid, so yes I do wake up this late :)!)
Snack @ 3:30- Apples and Chobani greek yogurt
Dinner @ 6:30-1 grilled chicken breast, raw broccoli, carrots, a whole wheat english muffin and a handful of raw almonds
>>roughly 700-900 calories..not bad!
happy healthy eating everyone!
-Molly
Personally, Pilates is my workout of choice. Ballet is such a wonderful way to get into to shape as well as improving your posture. And you feel beautiful doing it!
If you haven't checked out SparkPeople.com, I highly suggest doing so. You can find great workouts, healthy eating tips and a ton more. Here's another quick workout(can you tell I'm not a fan of a hefty 45 min workout? I like to get straight to the point):
Also, I've been wanting to do this for a while, I'm going to plan my eating for the day. So I suppose this is going to turn into a food diary type thing woop woop!
5/12/2010:
Breakfast/Lunch @ 12:30pm-High Fiber cereal with skim milk and maybe a glass of Carnation Breakfast mix with a glass of skim milk (I'm a college kid, so yes I do wake up this late :)!)
Snack @ 3:30- Apples and Chobani greek yogurt
Dinner @ 6:30-1 grilled chicken breast, raw broccoli, carrots, a whole wheat english muffin and a handful of raw almonds
>>roughly 700-900 calories..not bad!
happy healthy eating everyone!
-Molly
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Best Packaged Food For Women
Ever fumble through the grocery store hoping something entitled "20 calories per serving!" magically appears in front of you? This seems to be an ongoing occurrence for me . So when I read this article in Women's Health Magazine online I actually got excited to go grocery shopping again(especially here in Columbus where there are 0 health food stores)! These are some of my favorites, but I definitely suggest reading the article. They have tons of suggestions for healthy shopping!
1.) SmartFood Honey Multigrain Popcorn Clusters
So sweet, crunchy, and addictive, it's a good thing they come in single servings. Each bag gives you 20 percent of your day's calcium. Builds bone; fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per package: 110 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 25 g carbs, 150 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 1 g protein
2.)Wheat Thins Fiber Selects 5-Grain Crackers
With five different whole grains, these crackers were made for guiltless noshing. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 13 crackers: 120 cal, 4.5 g fat (0.5 g sat), 22 g carbs, 260 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein
3.) Frontera Gourmet Tortilla Chips-Mexican Lime with Sea Salt
Finally, a low-sodium snack (organic too) that scores big in the taste department. Thick, crunchy, and exploding with flavor. Fights heart disease.
Per ounce: 140 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat), 18 g carbs, 85 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein
4.)Ben & Jerry's FroYo Chocolate Fudge Brownie
The delicious chocoholic blend not only is thigh-friendly but also delivers 150 milligrams of calcium. Builds bone; fights heart disease. Per 1/2 cup: 170 cal, 2.5 g fat (0.5 g sat), 34 g carbs, 95 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein
5.)Dove Promises Silky Smooth Dark-Chocolate-Almond
Dark chocolate stacked with heart-healthy cocoa flavonols and monounsaturated fats. Fights heart disease.
Per 5 pieces: 200 cal, 16 g fat (10 g sat), 14 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein
6.)Haagen-Dazs Fat-Free Cranberry Blueberry Sorbet
A refreshing new fat-free treat made with antioxidant-loaded cranberry and blueberry purees. Promotes weight loss; fights heart disease.
Per 1/2 cup: 100 cal, 0 g fat, 25 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, < 1 g fiber, 0 g protein
7.)Kozy Shack Simply Well Green Tea Chai Pudding
The hint of green tea makes a delicious calorie-controlled treat. Promotes weight loss; builds bone.
Per cup: 100 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 17 g carbs, 125 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein
8.)Kashi U
It's stocked with seven whole grains plus black currants, walnuts, and acai powder—a delicious way to get 20 percent of the calcium and 25 percent of the vitamin D you need every day. Builds bone; fights cancer; fights heart disease.
Per cup: 200 cal, 3.5 g fat (0 g sat), 42 g carbs, 125 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 5 g protein
9.)Chobani Pomegranate 0% Greek Yogurt
Thick and oh-so creamy but still fat free, Greek yogurt has more muscle-building protein than regular varieties. Builds bone; promotes weight loss; builds muscle.
Per container: 140 cal, 0 g fat, 21 g carbs, 75 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 14 g protein
10.)Sabra Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
Velvety hummus kicked up with sun-dried tomato. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 2 Tbsp: 60 cal, 5 g fat (0 g sat), 3 g carbs, 140 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein
1.) SmartFood Honey Multigrain Popcorn Clusters
So sweet, crunchy, and addictive, it's a good thing they come in single servings. Each bag gives you 20 percent of your day's calcium. Builds bone; fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per package: 110 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 25 g carbs, 150 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 1 g protein
2.)Wheat Thins Fiber Selects 5-Grain Crackers
With five different whole grains, these crackers were made for guiltless noshing. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 13 crackers: 120 cal, 4.5 g fat (0.5 g sat), 22 g carbs, 260 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein
3.) Frontera Gourmet Tortilla Chips-Mexican Lime with Sea Salt
Finally, a low-sodium snack (organic too) that scores big in the taste department. Thick, crunchy, and exploding with flavor. Fights heart disease.
Per ounce: 140 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat), 18 g carbs, 85 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein
4.)Ben & Jerry's FroYo Chocolate Fudge Brownie
The delicious chocoholic blend not only is thigh-friendly but also delivers 150 milligrams of calcium. Builds bone; fights heart disease. Per 1/2 cup: 170 cal, 2.5 g fat (0.5 g sat), 34 g carbs, 95 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein
5.)Dove Promises Silky Smooth Dark-Chocolate-Almond
Dark chocolate stacked with heart-healthy cocoa flavonols and monounsaturated fats. Fights heart disease.
Per 5 pieces: 200 cal, 16 g fat (10 g sat), 14 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein
6.)Haagen-Dazs Fat-Free Cranberry Blueberry Sorbet
A refreshing new fat-free treat made with antioxidant-loaded cranberry and blueberry purees. Promotes weight loss; fights heart disease.
Per 1/2 cup: 100 cal, 0 g fat, 25 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, < 1 g fiber, 0 g protein
7.)Kozy Shack Simply Well Green Tea Chai Pudding
The hint of green tea makes a delicious calorie-controlled treat. Promotes weight loss; builds bone.
Per cup: 100 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 17 g carbs, 125 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein
8.)Kashi U
It's stocked with seven whole grains plus black currants, walnuts, and acai powder—a delicious way to get 20 percent of the calcium and 25 percent of the vitamin D you need every day. Builds bone; fights cancer; fights heart disease.
Per cup: 200 cal, 3.5 g fat (0 g sat), 42 g carbs, 125 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 5 g protein
9.)Chobani Pomegranate 0% Greek Yogurt
Thick and oh-so creamy but still fat free, Greek yogurt has more muscle-building protein than regular varieties. Builds bone; promotes weight loss; builds muscle.
Per container: 140 cal, 0 g fat, 21 g carbs, 75 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 14 g protein
10.)Sabra Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
Velvety hummus kicked up with sun-dried tomato. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 2 Tbsp: 60 cal, 5 g fat (0 g sat), 3 g carbs, 140 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein
Need a new diet? No! Need a new lifestyle.
I am starting this blog to encourage not only myself, but all other women out there to eat healthy, to be strong and to be confident. After all, they coincide; one can not exist without the other!
I grew up constantly struggling with my weight, and for a girl that could affect so much more than you'd even realize. I'd find myself avoiding gatherings because I felt bloated that day or had a pimple on my face(yes, I am one of those people who believe the types of foods you eat affect your skin, or at least in my case) or was feeling super sluggish and didn't see myself anywhere but in my bed for the evening. My brother and sister are very thin, not even thin, skinny which is surprising coming from our big italian family genes. So, needless to say, we always had chocolate, ice cream, chips, sodas,etc. fluttering around the house just waiting to be consumed, usually within the day. I never thought anything of my eating habits besides, "Ew, salad? gross. Broccoli? yuck. Apples for dessert?? mom, come on. Pass me the Oreos." This all changed when I went to middle school: a.k.a. puberty in full throttle. I started gaining weight and entered high school at 135 lbs. I was never fat, but definitely a fuller figured, hippy girl. I love my body, don't get me wrong, but you can definitely tell when I had a cheeseburger for lunch for 3 days straight. I was constantly dieting, crash dieting, bingeing, and ignoring nutrition; unfortunately my body had to conform to my rapid weight loss and gain vicious cycle. Fast forward: so, January 1st, 2010 rolled along and I decided it was time to make a change, for good. No more crash diets to look good for a month then go back to the same habits; I wanted an entire lifestyle change. I am moving up to Atlanta in the spring of 2011 and want to be comfortable with myself and enjoy life to the fullest. I don't want to be held back by insecurities. I started my new lifestyle at 185 lbs.(thank you freshman 15) and have currently been maintaining 155-160 lbs. I feel a lot better about myself, but I know I can do better.
I've noticed so many people saying, "I'm trying this new diet! It lasts a week, and I'll drop 5 pounds!"...but for how long will you keep this unwanted weight off; a month? a week? Yes, their intentions are good, but intentions are just intentions. They will get you no where unless you plan on following through with them. I used to be all about some dieting; the no carb diet, the cranberry juice for 4 days diet, the eat an apple after every meal diet; I've tried them all. But diet's don't work!!!
Long story short, this blog will be dedicated to healthy lifestyles for all women. I am going to be studying fashion in Atlanta in the fall, and unfortunately the way or society sees it, you have to be at least a size 4 to get anywhere in the fashion industry. So, whatever your goal may be, set it reasonably and attain in! I intend on posting healthy recipes, inspirational stories, fun work out videos, pictures, adventures, healthy tips and tricks and much more. I'm excited!
<3 Molly
P.S. after reading the above paragraphs, I made it seem like the only bonus to being healthy is weight loss and that was definitely not my intention. Being healthy to me incorporations your mental, physical and spiritual health. The reason i chose the title Hear your Heart. Heart your Health is to hopefully make people realize, while weight loss is an incredibly wonderful benefit, being healthy "fuels your engine" as my dad would say. It keeps you going and feeling up to about anything. Your body will thank you immensely!
Here's an article from Women's Health Magazine: "Yo-Yo-No More" talking about "yo-yo" dieting fads and weight cycling and the effects such alterations have on our body. There will be much more to come at a later date, but it is 6:17 am so sleep is looking more and more wonderful as the minutes pass. Goodnig...morning!
I grew up constantly struggling with my weight, and for a girl that could affect so much more than you'd even realize. I'd find myself avoiding gatherings because I felt bloated that day or had a pimple on my face(yes, I am one of those people who believe the types of foods you eat affect your skin, or at least in my case) or was feeling super sluggish and didn't see myself anywhere but in my bed for the evening. My brother and sister are very thin, not even thin, skinny which is surprising coming from our big italian family genes. So, needless to say, we always had chocolate, ice cream, chips, sodas,etc. fluttering around the house just waiting to be consumed, usually within the day. I never thought anything of my eating habits besides, "Ew, salad? gross. Broccoli? yuck. Apples for dessert?? mom, come on. Pass me the Oreos." This all changed when I went to middle school: a.k.a. puberty in full throttle. I started gaining weight and entered high school at 135 lbs. I was never fat, but definitely a fuller figured, hippy girl. I love my body, don't get me wrong, but you can definitely tell when I had a cheeseburger for lunch for 3 days straight. I was constantly dieting, crash dieting, bingeing, and ignoring nutrition; unfortunately my body had to conform to my rapid weight loss and gain vicious cycle. Fast forward: so, January 1st, 2010 rolled along and I decided it was time to make a change, for good. No more crash diets to look good for a month then go back to the same habits; I wanted an entire lifestyle change. I am moving up to Atlanta in the spring of 2011 and want to be comfortable with myself and enjoy life to the fullest. I don't want to be held back by insecurities. I started my new lifestyle at 185 lbs.(thank you freshman 15) and have currently been maintaining 155-160 lbs. I feel a lot better about myself, but I know I can do better.
I've noticed so many people saying, "I'm trying this new diet! It lasts a week, and I'll drop 5 pounds!"...but for how long will you keep this unwanted weight off; a month? a week? Yes, their intentions are good, but intentions are just intentions. They will get you no where unless you plan on following through with them. I used to be all about some dieting; the no carb diet, the cranberry juice for 4 days diet, the eat an apple after every meal diet; I've tried them all. But diet's don't work!!!
Long story short, this blog will be dedicated to healthy lifestyles for all women. I am going to be studying fashion in Atlanta in the fall, and unfortunately the way or society sees it, you have to be at least a size 4 to get anywhere in the fashion industry. So, whatever your goal may be, set it reasonably and attain in! I intend on posting healthy recipes, inspirational stories, fun work out videos, pictures, adventures, healthy tips and tricks and much more. I'm excited!
<3 Molly
P.S. after reading the above paragraphs, I made it seem like the only bonus to being healthy is weight loss and that was definitely not my intention. Being healthy to me incorporations your mental, physical and spiritual health. The reason i chose the title Hear your Heart. Heart your Health is to hopefully make people realize, while weight loss is an incredibly wonderful benefit, being healthy "fuels your engine" as my dad would say. It keeps you going and feeling up to about anything. Your body will thank you immensely!
Here's an article from Women's Health Magazine: "Yo-Yo-No More" talking about "yo-yo" dieting fads and weight cycling and the effects such alterations have on our body. There will be much more to come at a later date, but it is 6:17 am so sleep is looking more and more wonderful as the minutes pass. Goodnig...morning!
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