GET MOVING!

Walking Works

Read this amazing story about how this woman lost half her body size by walking. And, whether you are looking to lose weight, to tone, or to just stay healthy join us for Walking Club or start your own!

Read Taneisha's story at: http://fitbie.msn.com/lose-weight/lose-weight-lower-blood-pressure

The Best Candy for Weight Loss BEST CANDY FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Women's Health Magazine

YumEarth Organics Sour Worms

$2 per bag, Whole Foods Market

Per Bag (10 worms): 176 cal, 0 g fat, 36 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein, 20 g sugar

Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates in Peanut Butter Creme

$1, skinnycow.com for stores

Per 3-Piece Serving (1 package): 130 cal, 7 g fat (4 g sat), 17 g carbs, 80 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein, 15 g sugar

Sweetriot Cacao Nibs

$4 per tin, Wegmans

Per 1-Oz Tin: 140 cal, 10 g fat (5 g sat) 14 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein, 7 g sugar

Unreal 8

$1.29, CVS

Per Bar: 200 cal, 12 g fat (5 g sat), 25 g carbs, 90 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein, 17 g sugar

$2.10, naturalcandystore.com

Surf Sweets Jelly Beans

Per 31-Piece Serving (1/2 bag): 140 cal, 0 g fat, 34 g carbs, 35 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein, 29 g sugar>

GoNaturally Organic Candies

Per 4-Piece Serving: 60 cal, 0 g fat, 15 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein, 10 g sugar

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/best-candy-for-weight-loss?cm_mmc=Newsletter-_-1266896-_-04172013-_-TheBestCandyforWeightLoss-Hed

Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salsa

Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salsa

1/2 cup red onion, chopped

1 1/2 cup ripe tomato, chopped

1 can yellow corn

1 can black beans

1 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1 tblsp canola oil

1 tblsp fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp salt

ground pepper to taste

Cheap Zumba Classes

 

Zumba Fitness Classes

Current Schedule

TUESDAYS: March 5-April 30 * 6:30p-7:30p

(NO CLASSES 3/12, 4/2, 4/9) 

$8 per class or pre-register for $35 of all classes

SATURDAYS: March 16-April 20 * 9a-10a & 10:30a-11:30a 
(NO CLASS 3/20)

$8 per class or pre-register for $25 of all classes

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*All classes start promptly. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before class schedule start time.

*Free child care available for children 5 & under for Pre-Registrations ONLY.

*All fitness levels welcome. Ages 18+.

*8 participants needed to hold class.

*Aerobics, flexibility & strength training.

*Need a water bottle, mat & towel.

*Pay be cash or check.

*Must complete Instructor/ Hope Center liability forms.

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Need more info?

Contact Aretha Taggart at

978.302.4697

a.taggart21@gmail.com

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The Hope Center

112 River St, Fitchburg

 (978) 342-1829 

Easy Healthy Deliciousness

What you need:

3/4 cup frozen corn or 1 small can corn

3/4 cup frozen peas or 1 small can peas

1-2 cups of brown rice

2 large chopped red potatoes

1 cup chopped carrots

2 tbsps sofrito

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp of all seasoning

1 chopped and/or minced garlic

1/2 finely chopped small onion

add sea salt and pepper to taste

2 cups of low sodium and msg free chicken stock

I added leftover previously cooked chicken, pulled it from the bone and chopped it up nicey nice and threw that in as well for protein.

How to prepare:

Put all veggies, rice and seasonings in pot or crock pot.

Mix thoroughly.

Add chicken stock and mix again.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

On stove, leave on medium heat 1- 1 1/2 hr

In crock pot, high for 4 hours, stir intermittently if possible.

It is done when the potatoes are tender and brown rice is fully fluffed.

Serve hot.

Harlem Wizards Coming To Town

Harlem Wizards vs. Gearheads

Monty Tech Fitchburg, MA

March 4, 2013 at 7pm

Advance Prices: $8 students & seniors/ $10 general admission

Door Prices: $10 students & seniors/ $12 general admission

Get your tickets at: 50/50 Diner 440 River Street Fitchburg or Family Martial Arts Center 68 Airport Rd #5 Fitchburg or online at www.harlemwizards.com

Snack Tip

Popcorn made the old fashioned way on the stove is a healthful and inexpensive snack. For just pennies, you can make a huge bowful of popcorn sprinkled with seasoned salt. Plus, oil-popped corn has only 55 calories per cup and it's a whole grain.

Oranges...

Doing something nice for someone doesn't have to cost much, contributes to workplace wellness and is nice for both the giver and the receiver. A co-worker gave me an orange this morning and I have to admit that it really brightened up my day. It was a very sweet, simple and unexpected gesture that made me realize that my week is off to a great start.

Bonus: IT'S AN ORANGE!

Here are 7 fun facts about oranges:

1. Oranges and orange blossoms have long been symbols of love.

2. Oranges were once considered the fruit of the gods; they were referred to as the "golden apples" that Hercules stole.

3. An orange is actually a type of berry called the hesperidium.

4. Oranges have vitamin C, calcium, folacin, potassium, thiamine, hiacin, & magnesium.

5. Running orange peels through the disposal gives your kitchen that lovely citrus smell and boiling the peels will coat your entire house in the fragance.

6. Orange peels are great astrigents and can be used to treat acne prone skin. Make a paste of the peel and a little of the juice, put on skin for 15 mins & rinse.

7. Orange peel oils are a great moisturizer and keep pesky ants and mosquitos away.

So, the next time you enjoy an orange, enjoy all of the other things it can do for you too!



Easy Chicken Salsa

Salsa
Prep Time: 10 minutes

1 crate of cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
1 medium sized onion, chopped small
1/4 cup scallions, chopped small
1 medium sized green, chopped small 
1/4 cup of cilantro or parsley
2 tbsps lemon or lime juice
1 garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
a dash of chili powder (optional)

* combine all of the above ingredients in a bowl or jar with a lid
* tightly secure the lid
* holding the lid down and the bottom, shake until all blended
* put in the fridge for at least 2 hours

Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsps of sofrito
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp onion powder
a few sprinkles of pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheese

* put pan on medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil
* rinse chicken & chop into small cubes
* season chicken in a metal bowl with chili powder, salt, onion powder and pepper
* add Sofrito to the pan and allow to simmer
* add chicken to pan and mix thoroughly
* cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, stir frequently
* make sure chicken is thoroughly cooked before serving

- On dessert plate place about a deck of cards size of chicken
- Add salsa to the top or on the side
- Sprinkle with cheese and add a few tortilla chips on the side
- Enjoy a healthy, delicious and easy lunch, dinner, or snack.

Later you can use extras in a quesadilla, in a spinach wrap, or with brown rice.

TRY YOGA!!

Intense workouts not your thing? Try yoga. Or try yoga anyways.

We all know Jillian Michaels of The Biggest Loser and this yoga workout made me feel longer, stronger and more relaxed. The video has a modified, intermediate and advanced levels so anyone can do it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5nyrD4eM64

If you don't have 35 minutes, here is a fast version, only 5 minutes, that you can do in the morning to jump start your day or end it:

http://www.youtube.com/user/LivestrongWoman?v=Sc7uRkH-Rzo

For all the pregnant women out there, here is a link for a prenatal yoga class on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOHFE3huhOQ

Future mamas, you can purchase a yoga DVD from Walmart and do it in the comfort of your own home.  Here is a link to some of those inexpensive and valuable pregnancy yoga videos.

http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_query=pregnancy+yoga+dvd&Find=Find&search_constraint=0&ddtest=true

Market Basket Website...

Yes, you read that right! Market Basket has a website. Go there and find coupons, what's on sale and even recipes.

myDemoulas.net

For example, click the link to get the recipe for these Delicious and Healthy Pumpkin Cream Cupcakes

http://www.mydemoulas.net/healthy-pumpkin-cream-cupcakes/

UPCOMING EVENTS LINK

Don't forget to check out the UPCOMING EVENTS LINK! It's right on the top of this page. There are lots of great things happening in and around Fitchburg for you and your entire family. Contact information for the event is available on each post. Check it out and start filling your calender with NEW, FUN, and EXCITING things to do during the month of February.

The Wonders of Water

 

Drink More Water to Lose Weight

Why Drinking Water Helps You Lose Weight

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Updated Jan 9 2013 - 11:38am · Posted Jan 7 2013 - 12:29am by Leta Shy · 1 comment

Weight Loss · Healthy Living Tips · Get Fit For 2013

You know that drinking enough water every day helps boost the immune system and helps to keep you looking young, but did you know it can also help in your quest to lose weight? That's because many people confuse dehydration with hunger, causing them to eat more when all their body is craving is a tall glass of water. Drinking enough H2O is an easy way to help your belly feel satisfied without overeating.

Drinking water helps your waistline in other ways, too. A recent study showed that dehydrated people did fewer reps and felt tired faster when they were exercising, which can mean hundreds of fewer calories burned. Also, making a habit of drinking water with lemon throughout the day helps many people feel less bloated — hello, flat abs!
Want to use water to your weight-loss advantage? The next time you feel like snacking, have a glass of water first to see how hungry you feel afterward. And when you sit down at a restaurant, make sure you drink a glass of water before ordering those deep-fried appetizers. You can also keep a big pitcher of lemon, mint, cucumber, and ginger water in your fridge to help you detox and debloat all day long.

Adult Fitness

Only about one-fifth of adults get the

amount of physical activity they need.

BENEFITS TO EXERCISING:

· Exercise combats health conditions and diseases

· Speeds up recovery from surgery or injury

· Improves mood & self-esteem

· Controls weight

· Boosts energy

· Promotes better sleep

· Improves flexibility & strength

· Improves the way you look in your jeans

You + 1 hour + music + $3=

Stretching, Strength Training, Conditioning, Toning, Cardio, & Feeling Great

All levels welcome!

Starts Jan 10, 2013

Thursdays from 6-7p

Dance Studio near Gym

Boys & Girls Club

365 Lindell Ave Leominster, MA

RSVP Required 978.590.0216

Release must be signed prior to participation.

ONLY $3 per person