Jan 13, 2012

Fab Friday Tip # 3

Healthy: Be conscious about your food intake. If you truly want to understand where the majority of your foods comes from, and how it is processed I suggest you watch this movie: FOOD INC. It will really give you a deeper understanding about the products that you are consuming daily. To be able to live a lifetime, you must begin with the proper treatment of your body. You only have one, so take care of it.



Happy: Enjoy a cup of hot coffee (or any hot drink of your choice) on a cold, rainy, gloomy or snowy day. Its something about drinking a hot beverage on cold muggy day bringing the instant sensation  of "Ahhhh" and a state of relaxation to the mind and body.


Positivity: Write a letter to yourself detailing all the things that make you one of kind. Include things in it that you like about yourself, and why you love yourself. Self growth begins with self love. Save this letter for those tough days when you're feeling down. Reading positive words written out about yourself will help you to visualize of the person you really are, and invoke a sense of appreciation within. The key here to really focus on positive thinking. Do you know you are one of a kind. Limited Edition, of course!

Jan 11, 2012

Recipe: Stuffed Peppers

Here is a simple, quick, and easy recipe for stuffed green peppers. I originally found the idea on Pinterest, but I put my own twist to it. This is a vegetarian recipe.

Here is what you'll need for two stuffed green peppers.

2 Green Peppers (with 4 points on the bottom so they'll stand up easier)
1 cup Rice (Use brown or white)
1 cup Onion
Handful of Cilantro (optional)
4 Green Onions chopped
1 cup Green Peppers
1 garlic clove (or garlic powder)
Parmesan cheese
Salt
Pepper

*You can season this anyway you'd like. I added Fiesta Lime seasoning, Crushed Red Peppers, Garlic Powder, and a Pinch of Cayenne Pepper


Cut, open, and clean out the green peppers, and preheat your oven to 375*F/190*C.

First cook the rice either on the stove top or rice cooker. Next in a medium hot pan add 2 teaspoon of olive oil. To this add the green peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes. Next add your green onions and cilantro. Season the mixture now with any kind of seasoning you prefer. Add salt and pepper. Now add in the cooked rice, and stir into the mixture. The last step is to add the Parmesan cheese. Mix it in and let the mixture cook for about 2 minutes. 

Now stuff your mixture into the green peppers, and place it in the oven for 30 minutes. Add cheese of your choice: Mozzarella, Colby Jack, or Pepper Jack. Sprinkle a generous amount on top. Put it back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes. 

Pull out of the oven. Serve Warm. Enjoy! 

Jan 6, 2012

Aspire to Inspire #1

Inspiration of the week roundup. This is something new I have decided to add to the blog, at the end of each week (Saturday) I will post "stuff" I found to be inspirational that would be worth sharing. This is just a way to keep inspiring myself, and you!

Video:
I've been visiting a website called wimp somewhat daily for the past year. When I have nothing to do, and when I can remember I will visit the website to watch videos for about 30 minutes straight (I'm not exagerating, you will get hooked). This past week I watched this video. My reaction? I was very thoroughly surprised!
P.S. I bet your reaction will be jaw dropping :)

           Quote                                            Picture                                                      Health

                                                                          For Smiles                      


Fab Friday Tip #1

Healthy: If your a soda drinker, then cut down on your soda intake. That means substitute at least a drink with another healthier option such as water, orange juice, milk, or tea. The point here to is to cut down your "empty calorie" intake that consist of water (carbonated), a sweetener, and a flavoring agent. Here is a fun fact, the consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks usually leads to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, cavities, and low nutrient levels. So if you're trying to get healthier this year, ditch the soda and opt for a better option.

Happy: Want to instantly boost your mood, and feel happier? Listen to you favorite song! If you don't have a favorite song then listen to the kind of music you like. By doing this you'll feel re-energized and motivated. Here is a song suggestion, Climb by Miley Cyrus. Really listen to the lyrics of this song, it will help you feel focused.

Positivity: Here is a simple way to make love go around, compliment someone. A simple compliment can do wonders for a person's self esteem. Not only will you make their day a little brighter, but you'll also feel satisfied for making someone else feel a little more special than usual.

Jan 4, 2012

A new year a new YOU

I've been thinking for quite some time now what I want my New Year Resolutions to be, and not much is coming to my mind. However, there is this one thing, to make conscious decisions about everything I do. The reason for this is because sometimes when we look back, we may ponder how we got from point A to point B and for the most part we don't even remember the process. I don't want to be lost in translation, confused, or not fully aware of the events that happen in my day to day living. I figured the process of doing this would be fairly simple. It all begins with thought process, and taking control of what I think. Now, I won't be sitting and monitoring every thought that comes through my mind, but I can choose which ones to pay attention to and which ones to disregard. I think this is what they call conscious thinking. By doing this I will be able to make conscious decisions. Foremost would be food, my daily intake. Second, my reaction to every action. Thirdly, what I can offer to a person/situation. I have simplified where I would like to see the changes into categories that essentially make up my life. By thinking consciously, taking initiative, and following through I will ultimately be able to live a more satisfied life. What are some of your New Year Resolutions?