Posts Tagged tips
Posted on December 27, 2010 by admin
We got hit with a major blizzard this weekend and, as my husband (sorry not me) was shoveling like mad outside and I was on the ellyptical watching him, I thought, “hmmm I could probably help him and burn more calories than on this thing”. So I did some research and I was right! Here are caloric expenditures for the most common outdoor winter activities (minus the grateful looks from your significant other 
)
These figures are for a 150 lb person doing the activity for 60 minutes
Shoveling snow by hand- 408 cals
Snow blowing, walking- 306 cals
Snow blowing, riding- 204 cals
Sleigh riding- 346 cals
Snow shoe-ing- 544 cals
Downhill skiing- 408 cals
Xcountry skiing- 544 cals
So throw yourself out there and burn baby burn!
Xo
L
Posted on November 15, 2010 by admin
So here’s the diet I use to prepare for shoots and holidays lol! Try it for the next couple of weeks and after Thanksgiving to keep you looking good for the holidays.
This is typically for a person 5.3-5.5 between 120-130. If ur a woman or man taller add about 30% (for example eat 3 egg whites instead of 2)
7:00
2 egg whites and 1/2 c oatmeal w about 10 raisins (so a guy would eat 3 egg whites and about 3/4 cup oatmeal)
Green tea (w honey)
9:00
2 egg whites w 1/3 cup raw veggies and 1 tortilla
Water
11:00
Baked potato
1/2 cup steamed veggie
1 chicken breast
Water
2:00
Protein shake w 1/2 c skim milk and 1/2 c berries
4:30
Protein bar (or Luna bar)
Green tea (plain)
7:00
Mixed salad w balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup rice or quinoa
Lean protein (size of my palm)
Water
9:00
Tea w honey
This totally sheds the weight while keeping muscle on! Write me with any questions and any progress u have! Btw if I get a craving for something sweet I chew Orbit gum. It’s yummy!
Good luck!
Xoxo
L
Posted on July 16, 2010 by admin
If you’re like me, you tend to shy away from the whole tofu thing. No flavor. Boring food. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? Well here’s a little something to help bring us nay-sayers around. Tofu parmesan subs! If cheese can’t spice up tofu, I don’t know what can… So go out and enjoy some tofu. And remember that it all started here.
Eat On!
Chef Poppy
Tofu Parmesan Subs
Ingredients
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 clove garlic, smashed
8 fresh basil leaves, torn
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 large egg
1 12-ounce package firm tofu, drained and sliced into 8 pieces
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 loaf whole-wheat Italian bread, cut into 4 pieces and split in half
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound baby spinach (about 8 cups)
Directions
Preheat the broiler. Combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
Toss the breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons parmesan and the Italian seasoning on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Dip the tofu in the egg, then in the crumbs, turning to coat.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place the bread cut-side up on a broiler pan; spread the bottom halves with sauce, then top with tofu, more sauce, the mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Broil until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the empty skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper and let wilt, about 1 minute. Place on top of the cheese and cover with the bread tops.
Posted on July 1, 2010 by admin
Hi Fit Fans!
Here’s a link to a great blog that the Editor-in-Chief of Self magazine wrote. Here’s the plain truth: http://health.yahoo.net/experts/healthieryou/burn-extra-150-calories-day-sitting-your-couch
When you have more muscle, you burn more calories!!
Like I’ve said before, your body loses a certain amount of muscle a year if you don’t fight it. It’s why your metabolism goes to crap as you get older. But it doesn’t have to!! All you have to do is strength train twice a week! No joke!
The exercises that she lists are ok but I like mine better ( of course haha). I give you a more well rounded complete program. Check them out on youtube (justin can you give the links)
So get out there and pump up!
Xoxo
L
Posted on June 21, 2010 by admin
Y’all know how much I dig green tea and here’s why. Green tea contains catechins which boost your health and burn lots of fat. Typically your body likes homeostasis (it doesn’t like change) so it’ll fight any weight loss but the catechin in green tea (EGCG) makes sure that the enzymes responsible for burning stored energy (fat) get moving! And the caffeine in green tea works with EGCG to heighten the fat burning process. New studies have shown that not only drinking tea is effective, but you can also take 500 mg of green tea extract 3 times a day before meals to really reduce your waist size and body fat. I’ve never taken green tea supplements. I drink 2 cups a day-one in the morning and one at around 4 and find that this keeps my metabolism kicking!!
Xo
L
Posted on June 7, 2010 by admin
It’s a known fact that women are continuously pissed off at men for their ability to drop weight ridiculously fast. I can tell you first hand that nothing ticks me off more than when my husband and I diet together and he loses 6 lbs the first week and I’m begging for 1.5! So what is it? Part of it is definitely that they have more testosterone which give them more muscles leading to higher metabolisms. But here is what it really is. They don’t emotionally eat when dieting. Believe me, guys can put it on like the best of them, but it’s my experience that when they decide to diet..it’s a done deal. There’s no veering from the written script. They don’t take bites of their kids’ macaroni and cheese, they don’t sneak in chocolate when they pms, they don’t feel guilty that they aren’t having a bite of their coworkers birthday cake. They just don’t. And that’s why they lose. So, we ladies really could take a tip from the guys, and put our emotions aside when trying to fit into our skinny Levi’s. Of course, it would be so much easier to do that if they weren’t pissing us off so often 
Xoxo
L
Posted on June 2, 2010 by admin
A new study of US health data has linked pesticides that are eaten, breathed or consumed to ADHD in kids. 94 percent of children with higher levels of pesticide residues in their urine had higher levels of hyperactivity.
This is a serious concern. At the top of the most heavily “pesticided” fruits and veggies were frozen blueberries, strawberries and celery (not sure who eats frozen celery??). So what’s the answer? Don’t take a chance on your child’s developing brain. Try to buy organic whenever possible. Here are lists of produce with the most and least amounts of pesticides:
Most
1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet bell peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Pears
9. Grapes
10. Spinach
11. Lettuce
12. Potatoes
Least
1. Onion
2. Avocado
3. Sweet corn (frozen)
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet peas (frozen)
8. Kiwi
9. Bananas
10. Cabbage
11. Broccoli
12. Papaya
Xoxo
L
Posted on May 20, 2010 by admin
I’ve gotten a lot of questions over the years about whether I think that a client should go vegetarian or vegan–many of these were sparked by the popular book Skinny Bitch. Here’s what I think. If you’re doing the whole no meat thing because it grosses you out or hate the thought of killing animals. I get it totally. Having been born into a family of hunters it doesn’t bother me, but I get why it would bother someone else. A vegetarian option would definitely be a healthier lifestyle if your diet consists of saturated fatty meats and/or processed and preservative laden choices. However, there are some things to consider before you jump on the no meat bandwagon:
-meat protein stabilizes blood sugar better than vegetable based protein
-plant sources of protein are incomplete and don’t contain the full array of amino acids
-meat sources have the best and most readily absorbed form of iron (important for kids and menstruating women)
As for veganism, I’m confused as to why one would choose this lifestyle. To avoid dairy because it can slightly inflame the immune system is understandable if you have an autoimmune disease- but aside from that dairy and eggs contain a plethora of nutrients and macronutrients that are highly highly beneficial.
I recommend eating a balanced diet high in fiber, complex carbs, fresh fruits and veggies and lean protein sources including dairy, chicken, fish, turkey and lean red meat (and the occasional serving of Haagen Dazs lol). To make sure you’re eating healthily and treating this green Earth right choose the highest quality of protein you can which should include organic, free roaming, grass fed and pesticide free meat options. Also try to stick with wild not farm raised fish.
Send me any questions you may have about this or anything else!
Xo
L
Posted on May 17, 2010 by admin
Sign up for a race! Not kidding. I don’t care if you sprint, jog, walk or crawl it….the preparation for it gets you so in shape as does the actual race. And unlike your sometimes unfriendly races in high school, races as an adult are fun and a great way to meet people. Fellow participants are so encouraging and friendly (I ran the NYC marathon by myself and ended up making 3 great friends) that you’ll quickly get addicted to doing them! And why not enlist a friend, co worker, spouse or your kids to do it with you. Or do it as a family! My 9 and 6 year old kids ran a 1 mile run this weekend and they totally loved it! And I loved doing it with them!
It’s optimal to start training for a race 6 weeks prior. Do a Google search of races in your area. Or better yet, search a charity that you’d be interested in helping and run for them! I ran the marathon for Lupus and new that I’d not quit for fear of letting them down. Good ol’ guilt got me past mile 22 lol. Whatever it takes I say! You can also search running clubs in your area. They not only have a list of races but also provide running support and trainers that are really useful. I recommend that you start with a 5K (3.2 miles) and then build up from there. Experiment with different races and you’ll find the distance that suits you the best. I loved the gratification that I got from running the marathon but that distance is just not for me. I found that half marathons are great and the training schedule still allows me to work and have a family/social life. Write me with any questions and I’d be happy to help you train for your first or next race!
xo
Larysa
Posted on May 7, 2010 by admin
Barbeque season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than to fire that sucker up! Whether it’s gas or charcoal, all BBQ’s can make some tasty treats. Burgers, grilled veggies, and roasted garlic are my favorites. In an effort to get everyone cooking outside, I’m giving you all a kebab recipe to be cooked on the grill. Kebabs are easy and fun to make. Put your favorite vegetables and protein on a stick, season, and cook. Could it get any easier than that? They’re perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Now get outside and cook!
Eat On!
Chef Poppy
Lime Chicken and Shrimp Kebabs
Ingredients:
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (16-ounce) can pineapple rings, drained, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and de-veined
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, and crushed red pepper.
In a shallow dish or re-sealable plastic bag, combine bell pepper, onion, pineapple, chicken, and shrimp. Pour lime mixture over chicken mixture; cover dish or seal bag, and place in the refrigerator to for 4 to 6 hours to marinate.
Heat grill to 350 to 400 degrees F.
Using tongs, remove chicken, vegetable pieces, pineapple and shrimp from marinade, discarding the marinade. Onto the skewers, thread 1 piece of chicken; 1 piece of pepper, 1 piece of onion, and 1 piece of pineapple, alternating to fill the skewer. Do the same thing with the shrimp alternating shrimp, pepper, onion, and pineapple to fill the skewer.
Place chicken kabobs on the grill, cover with grill lid, and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout, with no pink center, turning occasionally.
Place shrimp kabobs on the grill, cover with grill lid over and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, and are cooked throughout, turning once.
Remove skewers from grill and serve immediately.
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