Happy May Day!

Happy May Day!!

The weather here is really great, I'm feeling good, and I'm looking forward to the next month!

I thought I'd share my daily goals for May:

• do 3 sets of 10 reps each of bicep curls, shoulder presses, and triceps extensions
• 100 each of crunches and side crunches
• drink a smoothie
• wear sunscreen

Do you have any goals for this month or season?

~ Susan

Smoothie of the day: raspberries, strawberries, banana, and non-fat yogurt

 

Healthy Dessert

One of my favorite things to eat as a snack/dessert is a baked apple.

I like Granny Smiths the best :)

I slice two small apples very thinly, then sprinkle on some stevia and spices. Bake in an oven at 400 degrees F for about 30 minutes.

So yummy and filling!

P.S. - apples have some of the highest levels of pesticides, so I make sure to buy organic. I buy bags of organic apples, and they actually end up being cheaper per pound than conventional apples.

~ Susan

Going Lean and Green

In addition to caring about what I put on my body, I also care about what I put in it. I consider the way I eat to be "green" - I eat minimally processed food and organic when I can - so I'm going to start posting about my diet on this blog. These past few weeks I've been less focused on makeup and skin care and more focused on exercise and healthy cooking. The summer season is coming, and I want to be in tip-top shape. :)

The way you eat is one of the ways you can make a huge impact on the environment. The top ways to go green with your eating:

• cut your beef and chicken consumption
• buy organic, seasonal, and locally produced food whenever possible
• cook at home when possible
• reduce food waste by sticking to an eating plan - buy what you're going to eat, and use it all
• recycle!

Also, the greener you eat, the better you'll feel!

~ Susan