Chicken Vermicelli with Mixed Vegetables

This is a recipe that can be made a various amount of ways. It's a recipe that my baby daughter loves and it blows my mind, since it is half veggies. Let's get started. When I make this dish, I never make it the same way* and never measure my sauces, so these are good estimates. Ingredients: - 2 cups of cooked chicken (I like to oven bake mine) - 12-16 oz package of vermicelli - 1 clove of garlic (diced) - 1 medium onion (diced) - 5...

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Lasagna

It's Friday, we're hungry for dinner already, let's make lasagna. Here is how you do it. Ingredients:  Salt 1 pound lasagna noodle 1.5 pound of ground beef Italian Seasoning 1 large egg 1 pound ricotta cheese 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 2 Bottles of Italian Tomato Sauce (6 cups) 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut crosswise into 1/3 inch thick slices Extra virgin olive oil Directions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and a generous pinch of salt and cook for half...

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Building Strength

I haven't done a Trendy Tuesday in a while. This is a trend that I am actually following but modified it a little bit to better suit me. The original program is called StrongLifts 5x5. This takes 5 exercises with the barbell, and divides them into 2 routines. You only do 3 exercises per routine. Below is an example of it: While this workout gets results, I wanted to add more each workout. I do all 5 exercises in one day and do 5 sets of 5 reps...

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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Today I am going to share with you a recipe for homemade chicken enchiladas with green chile sauce and guacamole. Sounds like a lot huh? It's so easy though and so good to eat. This is also a great recipe to do for parties since the original recipe yields you about 8-10 enchiladas. So, let's get started. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter  1/4 cup flour  2-1/2 cups chicken broth  1 teaspoon dried coriander 4 oz of minced green...

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Pasta Carbonara

Today I will show you how to make my popular Pasta Carbonara. It's a big hit with people of all ages and is pretty easy to make. Let's get started. Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne 8-10 bacon strips, diced 5 oz fresh mushrooms 1 cup half-and-half cream  1/2 cup butter, cubed  1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes  1 teaspoon minced garlic  6 to 8 drops hot pepper sauce  1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup grated Parmesan...

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Natural Painkillers

  Here is another picture from the great people at PositiveMed.com. It's good to be knowledgeable on herbs, spices, and foods that can help heal you in some way. Personally I hate going to the doctor and taking prescriptions. I always find a way to natural heal myself. The only time it becomes dire is if my life is on the line, then I might consider man-made medication....

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Correct Way to Peel a Banana

Here is my first video! I didn't want to do anything too long or complicated since it's my first one. They will get more involved and detailed over time. Enjoy! ...

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Full Body Workout Routine

I have been waiting to share this workout with you for a while now. I started it a few weeks ago and have had amazing success in fat loss and muscle gain. The last few months I have been doing the Push/Pull/Leg method and there is nothing wrong with it. I lost a lot of weight, got stronger, and became more lean. So why did I change it up? It's good to confuse your muscles and introduce new exercises to them every now and then. Doing this regimen also causes you to workout your muscles 3 times a week instead of only once. Let's take a look at my...

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Natural Foods to Cleanse the Colon

I'm sorry I have to do this, but this post is about your colon. Gross or not, this is a very important thing to think about, especially as we get older. I found this on a website called PositiveMed.com. I love this website because it shares a lot of natural ways to heal your body. Check their website out daily for new tips. If you are having problems reading this picture, click on it and it will open up a window with a larger size or click on the...

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Flat Belly Workout

We have all seen the pictures online. Workout routines that promise to shape you up in one area. Legs, abs, and arms. While these may seem silly and useless, they are actually pretty helpful and I know people that have seen results in a quick time from doing them. Today I am going to share the Flat Belly Workout. Try this once a day for a week and I bet you will notice a difference. ...

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The Working Person's Lunch

I work a day job at an IT company 5 days a week from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Most of my life is spent there. I have been working there for the last 6 years and every day I come across the same problem. What's for lunch? I'm sure a lot of you feel the same way with your job. Sometimes it can really be a burden when trying to stay on budget and healthy. Let me share my experiences with you and see if it helps you out this week. The hardest thing to avoid...

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Frontier Potato Salad

TGIF! I decided this week that I was going to share my potato salad recipe that I created for my Mom's restaurant. When making this, I had certain requests I needed to follow. The first, was no egg. Whoa, potato salad with no eggs? OK. Also they wanted to use red potatoes instead of Yukon, which is no big deal really. They also weren't really a fan of traditional potato salad, so I needed to spice it up some, literally. It turned out great and they...

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Weight Training Burns More Fat Than Cardio

This post is all about what the title says, weight training burns more fat than cardio. Now I could just stop there and hope you believe me, but let me tell you why and what exactly it means. Cardio is by no means bad or a waste of time, but when it comes to getting lean and losing fat, weight training is your best option for better and faster results. Let's take a look at cardio. Usually this is done on a treadmill, track, elliptical, bike, or running outside. Big benefits from cardio are it helps your heart, builds your endurance, and can help...

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Natural Cures

I found this poster on a Facebook page and thought it was something everyone should know. We don't always need medicine from the doctor to heal ourselves. Mother Nature made it to where we can heal ourselves with items grown from the soil. Taking care of our bodies should be the number one thing we do in our life....

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Black Bean Sliders

I think over the weekend I am going to make some black bean sliders in respect to my vegetarian friends. If you're reading this Moe, come over. I got this recipe from a page on Facebook. Check them out... https://www.facebook.com/VegetarianRecipes247 The burgers: 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp canola oil, divided 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium chipotle pepper, seeded & minced 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup cooked brown...

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Why Losing Fat is Important.

Found this picture on Facebook and had to share. This does not mean if you are real skinny that you need to lose more fat. This is for people who are above their BMI and need to lose fat....

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Smoothie's False Identity

We have all had smoothies before. There are several places to go to get them like Smoothie King, Smoothie Factory, and Jamba Juice. They promise good health and the perfect drink before or after a workout. Packed full of vitamins and minerals, smoothies seem to be a very tasty way to stay healthy. Today I am going to tell you why I think smoothies are overrated and why you should be more careful when choosing one to supplement your diet or workout. I have been a big fan of smoothies for a long time. They taste great and you feel like you are being...

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Fitness Apps

If you are reading this blog, then chances are you are technologically aware enough to have a smart phone. Whether it's Droid of iPhone, they both have apps that you can download from their market. Today I am going to share a few of them that I have used before and liked. Pumping Weight iOS App This is real useful when planning out your workout routines and charting your progress through the weeks. It let's you chart how many reps and sets you do for each exercise and categorizes muscle groups. I started using it this week and it helps me log...

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Diet Trends

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. I'm sure we all pigged out more than we wanted to, and it's OK! Life is about choice and enjoying what the world has to offer. It's OK to eat hamburgers and fries on occasion with a tall glass of vodka and Redbull. As long as you don't let your cheats be a way back into an unhealthy lifestyle, I see no problem with it. Today on Trendy Tuesdays, I want to discuss why I am such a disbeliever in most diet trends. We have all heard about diet trends that pop up every year or so. One of the most popular...

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Home Workouts

Do you hate the gym? Does the thought of getting ready to go workout in public make you want to go back to bed? Well you aren't alone, many people feel the same way you do. To say someone can't get in the best shape of their lives by working at home, is wrong. My wife has been doing some variations of workouts at home since she is with the baby most of the day and can't go to the gym really. So far she is down about 5 lbs and said she is feeling great so far. So let me show you a nice 30 minute workout to do everyday from your house. Stretch -...

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Sexy Legs Workout

Summertime is here. Well, not officially but it sure feels like it. Now is the time to bring out the shorts and bathing suits. If you are like me and have been working out all winter and spring, you aren't too worried about what your beach body might look like. If you are like most people though, you have some areas that you would like to fix before you get into a bikini or board shorts. Today I am going to share a poster I saw online that shows...

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Ten Food Additives to Avoid

TGIF everybody! Today I'm not going to share a recipe. Instead, I am going to tell you about 10 food additives that you should avoid. Check for these when you grocery shop and it will help you in deciding what brand to buy. Aspartame – found in foods that are diet or sugar free; neurotoxin and carcinogen High Fructose Corn Syrup – found in everything; number one source of calories in U.S. MSG – Asian food, some canned soups, chips, snacks, frozen foods; neurotoxin Trans Fat - margarine, chips, baked goods, fast foods; increases...

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Technique is Crucial in Weight Lifting

It's that time again. Training Thursdays is where I give you tips and advice on how to train correctly. This week I want to talk about form. A lot of people go to the gym and have never really been trained by a professional on how to properly weight lift, and it shows. I will cover some of my pet peeves in the gym and tell you why it's so important to keep form in mind. LAT PULL DOWN The first is the lat pull down machine. This is a great exercise...

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Paleo Diet

Today on Trendy Tuesday, I will be talking about a new diet I have heard about called the Paleo Diet. The Paleo diet is a modern day version of our ancestors’ diet from the Paleolithic era and focuses on food that can be hunted or gathered: Vegetables, fruit, seafood, grass-fed meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, and poultry. While it seems like it could be a very healthy alternative to your regular diet, it does raise questions on a few things. No one can argue that eating only vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, and nuts is bad for you. Most diets actually...

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Workout Soundtrack

I hope everyone had a great weekend and a special shout out to all the Mom's that got to celebrate Mother's Day yesterday. This Mental Monday I want to talk about choosing the right soundtrack to go with your workouts. I won't make this too drawn out or boring because this is pretty common sense stuff. So let's get to it. Every time I workout at home or go to the gym, I have to have my iPod with me to jam music. This is not because I get bored and need something to keep me going, but because it actually helps my mind work harder and keep a good...

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Sweet and Spicy Chicken

TGIF! At this point, I'm going to stop apologizing for not posting everyday, my readers know I'm busy and can't post everyday, so there I said it. On to the food! Today on Foodie Fridays I am going to share a recipe I made this week called Sweet & Spicy Chicken. The family loved it and I think you will too. Let's get started. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (Get low sodium if you can find it) 1 pound of boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 tablespoons of canola oil 1 jar of chunky salsa (11 oz) 1/2 cup peach preserves Hot...

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Gatorade is Old News

We all know the drink. The thirst quenching sports drink that has been around since most of us have been alive. Gatorade has been helping athletes for decades and is still a big seller in the stores. What if I told you that it is not that good for you? What if I said it can actually make you gain weight? These questions are topics I will be talking about in this post on Trendy Tuesdays. The trend that sports drinks after working out is a way to refresh yourself, is not entirely true. Let's start with the pros of Gatorade that we all know and have...

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Spicy Bacon Mac & Cheese

Friday, Friday! Yep it's that time of the week again. Work doesn't seem too bad, you are planning your weekend, and I am going to share a delicious recipe with you. This week I am going to talk about a dish I am going to try over the weekend. My friend Ram told me that one of his favorite foods is mac & cheese, and because he is a picky eater, I see this as a challenge to see if I can win his palette. I didn't want to just make a side dish of...

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30 Day Squat Challenge

Hello! I apologize for skipping a few days, just been very busy. I am back today though to share something for Trendy Tuesdays. Recently, I saw a bunch of people on Facebook post a picture that was called the "30 Day Squat Challenege". It came with a picture of a woman's booty and instructions on how to do it. Below is a picture I found that is a little more tasteful for my female audience. I have not personally done this, but I have asked around...

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Big Weight for Big Results

What is up everybody? Today on Training Thursdays I am going to talk about a routine I added to my weight training at the gym. For the last 4 months I have been using the Push/Pull method and it has worked very well, but I decided to try something different that would give me bigger results. So far, it is working. A couple weeks ago I read some posts by Arnold Schwarzenegger when he was on Reddit. Some guy was mentioning doing a workout that consisted of mostly bar workouts. Arnold said it was great but to add some isolation exercises on different...

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Men's Health Poster

Happy Tuesday to all my readers. I had an idea for a blog post today, but it was going to require more research than I had time to do. I will post that next week! Today, I wanted to share a poster I saw a few weeks ago that is pretty helpful for men. Sorry ladies, I try to be unisex as often as I can. I know this isn't really a "trendy" topic for Trendy Tuesdays, but I felt it was important to share. Take a look at the poster for a minute and...

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Baked Fish and Rice

TGIF! This is the last day of work until vacation for me. I might do a few posts next week, but definitely not one every day. I have much needed relaxing time with my family coming up! So today on Foodie Fridays, I am going to share a recipe I made last week that was really good and something different. Let's get started. You will need: 1-1/2 cups chicken broth  - Try to use Low Sodium 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice   1/4 teaspoon...

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The Truth About GMO

Let's get nerdy today. This Wellness Wednesday, I want to discuss GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms). This technology is used in the food we eat and even used on animals in factory farms. Many people strongly oppose them and some people say they are a way of improving the world. Let's take a look at the facts and you can make a decision for yourself. So what is GMO? GMO are genetically modified organisms that have had new genes from other organisms added to their existing genes. The goal of such genetic engineering is to give the original organism...

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Zumba Zumba Zumba

Today on Trendy Tuesdays, I am going to talk about a fitness trend that has been growing in popularity with women and I think it is a great idea. Ever heard of Zumba? It is basically an hour long cardio class that combines latin music and dance moves. I have not heard many negative things about it so this post should be short and sweet. I am going to generalize this post and say that mostly women are fans of Zumba. There is no reason a man can't do it, but I mean, c'mon. So why do women love Zumba so much? What makes it different than the other...

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Chicken Alfredo and Biscuits

TGIF! The allergies are kicking me hard today. One thing I like when I don't feel good, is some home cooking. Today on Foodie Fridays I will show you how to make Chicken Alfredo and Biscuits. At first I wasn't sure how this would taste, but once I took a bite, it tasted just like chicken pot pie. Very good! So let's get down to business. Here is what you will need: 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 12 ounces of Alfredo sauce 1 cup biscuit/baking...

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Extreme Cardio Days

Sup? Sorry for the lack of posts recently. I have been studying for an exam required by my job to move up, so I have been nose deep in studies. Good news is I passed so I'm free for a while. So let's get back to it. Today on Training Thursdays, I am going to talk about my Wednesdays at the gym. Every week I have a day I call Extreme Cardio Day. Why do I call it this? I'll tell you. I start early in the morning around 6am at the gym. I do a good variation of stretches for about 10 minutes, because I am about to work the heck out of my legs. After...

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