Summer Sustenance...and FIT TIP (#89)

I like the word SUSTENANCE. **since Legally Blonde**
Kendal & I use it...frequently.

I also like the name TUTTI. **since 4th grade**
Something to do with a cat and doll clothes.
Plus, it's fun to say.

And OLIVES. I really like olives.

In honor of SUSTENANCE, TUTTI and OLIVES
I share...

Tutti's Olive & Noodle Salad

-Pasta **of your choice**
-6 oz. black olives
-clove of garlic
-drizzle of hot chili oil **love this**
-pinch of red chili flakes
-1 Tbs. olive oil
-sea salt & pepper

Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse w/cold water until chilled.

In food processor, mix remaining ingredients into pesto consistency.

Toss into pasta & refrigerate until served.



A wonderfully surprising fit tip. **Rachel will LOVE this**

FIT TIP (#89): Best Post-Workout Drink
New research **recently presented at the American College of Sports Medicine conference** suggests that drinking nonfat chocolate milk is better for recovery after a workout than carbohydrate-only sports drinks.

Chocolate milk can help your body preserve, repair and replenish muscle - and improve your performance the next time you work out.

May is but a Memory...and FIT TIP (#88)

Spent the last few days of the month

in the great outdoors.
Which may surprise some of you.
It was beautiful. It was fun.
**images not from my experience**

Good-bye May!

FIT TIP (#88): Busted!...TOP FIVE EXERCISE EXCUSES
There are plenty of good reasons fitness routines get derailed. Whatever the reason, it's hard to get back on once you get off track. Once the "roadblock" is identified it's easier to get passed it.

Top Five Excuses:
1. "I was bored so I..."
2. "I was swamped so I..."
3. "I was injured so I..."
4. "I had a baby so I..."
5. "I was a beginner so I..."

I have identified mine. Hint: NOT number 3, 4 or 5. Now...a plan to overcome!

a Dirty Secret...and FIT TIP (#87)

It's true. I have a secret.

Unlike other secrets
this one is meant to be shared.

Upon first introduction **thank you sister #2**
I was skeptical. I now believe.

The Secret: You don't have to shampoo everyday.

Please Note: I did not do the baby powder thing in high school or college, in order to skip a shampoo session. AND last year...

when "the hair nazi" tried selling sister #3 on dry shampoo, I did not buy into that either.

This is different!!!

Spray at roots to absorb excess oils, make hair smell fresh and keep it rockin' one more night. This stuff is so funktabulous! **their words, not mine**

The Lowdown: Less frequent shampooing saves hair from heat styling damage and color loss. **exactly what "the hair nazi" has been telling us!**

Rockaholic (TIGI)
Dirty Secret
Dry Shampoo


FIT TIP (#87): Ear We Go Again
At the risk of sounding like I've totally lost it...first endorsing dry shampoo, now this. You decide for yourself :)
Get your digestive system going before you even start eating by giving your earlobes a quick 30-second rub. It will stimulate the brain, relieve stress, and lower your appetite, all while sitting at the table.

Cartwheels & High-fives...and FIT TIP (#86)

This guy just finished law school AND
a masters program in finance...

and all the while
his wife wore great shoes! Always.

And birthed 2 adorable beings.

Texas has the best shoes...not to mention 2 of my little peeps.


SoCal has G-tank. I need to smooch him...ASAP!

Check out the cheeks. Scrumptious.

FIT TIP (#86): Here Comes the Sun
Our bodies need sunlight to produce a very essential feel-good hormone (serotonin) which may lessen our cravings for sugar and carbs.

Try this: When you start longing for sweets, go outside instead. Also it's a good idea to keep drapes and shutters open during the day.

AND while on the subject of sun...

Please Phoenix Suns, do your thing Sunday. Pretty please.

TGI almost F...and FIT TIP (#85)

Dear Friday,
You can't get here fast enough.
It's been one of those days...

and I need one of these!
Your faithful fan,
CC



FIT TIP (#85): Natural Fat Burners
Foods with natural fat-burning properties, such as:
---cayenne
---ginger
---mustard seeds
---cumin seeds
---cinnamon
---green tea
---hot peppers
---citrus fruits **especially lemon**
---apple cider vinegar
can help take **and keep** pounds off when eaten on a regular daily basis.

A Little Nutty...and FIT TIP (#84)

Sometimes I feel like a nut.
That's a good thing...
right?

Speaking of nuts...

FIT TIP (#84): Go Nuts!
Nuts contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids that can help boost longevity. They also contain anti-aging (woot, woot!) antioxidants.

Try this: Have a 1-ounce serving daily...about 24 almonds or 14 walnut halves.

Roadtrip for R & R w/Mr. R...and FIT TIP (#83)

Left the big city for...

destination: Mineral Springs Spa
location: Small Farming Community, USA
**nestled in the foothills of these mountains**
companion: "Someone" whom I also refer to as

Mr. R

We enjoyed:

~various spa treatments
intermingled with soaks in hot tubs
filled with water from natural hot springs

~Mexican food that seriously rivals that
of "Uncle Ernie's"

~interesting people

~a new Temple
~good times, as usual


FIT TIP (#83): Vary Your Vocab
Saying that you SHOULD do something, like exercise, immediately implies that you feel the activity is a burden, according to exercise psychologists.

Try replacing SHOULD with WANT in your vocabulary. By telling yourself that you WANT to work out, you will help yourself get into the right mind-set for burning fat and calories.

P.S. Details regarding the infamous "Green Drink" forthcoming.

Bliss Before Green...and FIT TIP (#82)

Today, at 1:00 pm

I had yet to even take a sip
of my **breakfast** green drink. But...

I had eaten 3 pieces of chocolate.
Dang!

Why does chocolate
taste better than a bunch
of **good-for-you** veggies
pureed to a lovely green?

FIT TIP (#82): Chill Out
Just two to three minutes under cool water in the shower can boost your mood. The cold causes the brain to release feel-good hormones.