Motivational Monday

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." 

-- Arthur Ashe

Fitness Tip of the Week:

• Before starting any exercise program, talk to your doctor to find out what activities are right for you. It's important to start slowly, and build gradually. Doing too much, too soon can result in injury. Even a five-to-ten minute walk is a good starting place, and you can build from there. Motivate yourself with goals.

Smoothie Recipe of the Week:

So-Healthy Smoothie

• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 small banana, sliced and frozen
• 2/3 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled mango, frozen
• 1-1/4 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches

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Lunch Recipe of the Week:

Tabbouleh with Chicken and Red Pepper

• 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups diced plum tomato
• 3/4 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
• 3/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced English cucumber
• 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Dinner Recipe of the Week:

Vegetarian Pot Pie

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 small heads fennel, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
• 12 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced (about 5 cups)
• 1 small russet potato, peeled and diced small (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup low-sodium mushroom broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup frozen baby green peas
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 7 ounces store-bought puff pastry or pie dough, defrosted if frozen

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Stretch of the Week:

Hip Flexor Stretch (3 sets of 30 seconds):

Exercise of the Week:

   Around The Worlds (3 sets of 10 repetitions):