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If I told you I was a bodybuilder, what image would you have in your mind? Maybe you’d picture a huge dude like The Rock or Arnold Schwarzenegger? Or maybe those guys like Hanz und Franz from the Saturday Night Live sketches from the 80s?
Crowd pleasing and broccoli probably aren’t two words you’d put together but this recipe is guaranteed to turn broccoli nay-sayers into fanatical consumers without gallons of ranch, butter, or creamy cheese sauces. Simple side dishes besides salad and steamed vegetables are where I come up blank for dinner meal planning sometimes. At under 100 calories per serving this healthy, simple, and delicious recipe makes a regular appearance on my dinner table.
It’s sad but true: The vast majority of people who work out fail to see any true, long-lasting results from their efforts. Gyms are packed with more people than ever before, membership is at an all-time high, yet only a small minority stick with it and ultimately reap the rewards.
How can this be? They are going to the gym, or working out elsewhere, so shouldn’t they see results?
Raise your hand if you’ve eaten a spoonful of peanut butter before a workout or taken a shot of maple syrup before a run – anyone, anyone? Well, I sure have. Peanut butter is packed with protein and healthy fats, so when I’ve accidentally skipped a meal or need an on-the-go refuel it’s an easy fix. And when it comes to maple syrup, maybe it’s my former Vermont living, but I always have a bottle sitting in my cabinet. If I’m feeling sluggish and need a burst of energy before a run, a little maple syrup does the trick, giving me the pick-me-up I need.
Does your workout feel tired and boring? Try Tabata to mix things up!
Tabata is a training technique that uses high intensity training with minimal rest periods in a four minute duration. But let me assure you: it will be the longest four minutes you ever spent!
If you haven't heard of this, the name comes from Izumi Tabata. Professor Tabata worked for the Japanese speed skater Olympic team and analyzed the data from having the athletes do short bursts of high intensity exercise followed by even shorter rest periods and found amazing results.
The term February comes from the Latin word “februum,” meaning purification, because the month is a time for cleansing. Coincidentally, February is also Heart Health Awareness month and the perfect time to purify your lifestyle for the year ahead.
