“Save it for a rainy day” stew

amylynngrover — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:48:22 +0000

For me there’s no better way to spend one of those days but at home cozied up working inside on some writing and enjoying some heart warming comfort food (you all know I’m into healthy stuff, so whatever I do make I clean up as much as possible). Since today was one of those days [...]

Trying something new or something for the first time? You might want to bring your inner peace along with you!!

amylynngrover — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:22:07 +0000

Trying something new or something for the first time? Headed to the hills? Playing sports? You might want to bring your inner peace along with you in whatever you do… Yoga is not just a workout! If you don’t currently have a yoga practice, there is no time like the present to start, if you [...]

Here are 10 simple habits that will increase your wellbeing without sabotaging your life

amylynngrover — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:15:16 +0000

We are just into the second month of the 2012, and any NYRs made back in January are probably sitting on that pile of “stuff to do” and are just not getting done. Added stress from not enough time and boat-loads of work leads to vices such as too much partying and/or binge eating. The [...]

Water Weight 101

amylynngrover — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:49:21 +0000

One cup of water is equivalent to approximately 1/2 pound. Water retention occurs from: Dehydration from too much booze, caffeine, carbonated sodas, sugar, salt and not consuming enough water. Inactivity. Blood flow and circulation occur from movement and elevated heart rate. Blood flow and circulation aid the body to flush toxins and old stagnant stuff [...]

Sweet Potato &Chick Pea Spiced Curried Soup

amylynngrover — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:37:44 +0000

When it’s cold outside, try this delicious hearty healthy soup, it’ll make you feel all warm and cozy inside!! Directions: In the pot: 2 cubes veggie bouillon 1 bay leaf few dashes of turmeric, yellow curry dash cinnamon, nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 4 cups water (depending on how watery or thick you like [...]

Snowboarding in Aspen

amylynngrover — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:30:15 +0000

http://youtu.be/Tlcytwt-tlc

Day #2 of 4 snowboarding in Aspen (I was a little rusty), but I had so much fun! I got a whole lot better by day four :)

Egg & veggie casserole…

amylynngrover — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:15:39 +0000

I made this last night for dinner and it was delicious! For lunch today I reheated ¼ of the dish in the oven at 375F for 10 minutes, placed in a bowl and added 1/8th of an avocado and 2TBSP of salsa and hot sauce. Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spay 3 cloves garlic (smashed) 1 [...]

There is no such thing as “Toning”

amylynngrover — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:47:45 +0000

Lifting weights or Toning is the exact same thing! You are working a muscle, regardless if you use your body weights or actual weights (except the language used) for men and women. Here are the top 8 reasons why you should lift: 1) Caloric burn! With light or no resistance, you are basically wasting your [...]

Super Rich Greens Salad

amylynngrover — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:51:54 +0000

Salad: 3-4 kale leaves, stemmed 1 bag mixed sea vegetables 1 large handful of arugula (chopped) 1/2 granny smith apple 1/4 Avocado some cucumber 1 TBSP slivered almonds 1 TBSP dried berries mix (see photo) 1 TBSP pumpkin seeds 2 TBSP cooked quinoa * You can mix in whatever ingredients you like and take out [...]

Get your SWAG on!

amylynngrover — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:41:13 +0000

I want to share my SWAG with you!!! All my friends enter this code: ALGblu at check out: www.bludem.com to receive 30% off! I mean I live in these clothes around the house, to bed, to nap, to workout and run errands in. This stuff is literally my second skin and in my opinion it’s the most comfortable stuff to [...]