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by Sheila | Jan 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Happy new year! We had a lot of fun at the Let’s do Lunch cooking class last week and now we’re going to share the menu for those of you who couldn’t join us.
Jicama and Orange Salad with Citrus Cumin Vinaigrette (serves 4)
2 oranges
1 jicama, peeled and juilenned
3 oz baby spinach
citrus cumin vinaigrette
- Cut off both ends of the oranges, remove the peel and pith. Slice is crosswise into rounds and remove any seeds.
- Transfer to a large bowl and combine with jicama and spinach. Toss with vinaigrette and serve.
Citrus Cumin Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
freshly ground pepper
pinch coarse salt
- Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a spice grinder and process until finely ground.
- Combine all ingredients in the jar of a blender; blend until smooth. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to three days. (more…)
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by Sheila | Dec 30, 2010 | Natural Weight Loss
Here is a free three-day menu plan! Mix and match the recipes you like and remember to prepare extra servings to freeze for later or to take for lunch.
Breakfast:
Smoothie
1st Lunch:
Quinoa Salad
Strawberry, Fennel and Orange Salad with a side of cottage cheese (3/4 cup)
Ranchero Frittata
2nd Lunch:
Smoothie
Dinner:
Radiccio Pasta
Watercress Soup
Green Tea Chicken with Rice (more…)
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by Sheila | Dec 28, 2010 | Natural Weight Loss, Uncategorized
A new option for people to lose weight, have fun and get the support that they need to make a lifestyle change for good!
What are you doing New Year’s? Are you excited to dress up and show off or would you rather hibernate and hunker down? Maybe it’s time to do something else. Why can’t you get together with friends and make the changes that you’ve been hoping for AND have fun? Wouldn’t it be great to dress up and feel GOOD about it?
Well, now you can. Introducing the ‘Little Black Dress Class’!
It’s the group weight loss class with Optimal Body Balance. We’ve designed a program that brings together the science of weight loss with the fun of doing it together with friends. We want to celebrate the journey and make the changes that will help you have more energy, lift the brain fog, feel good, look great. And oh yeah, lose the weight. You will have great foods, lots of support; a great education on overcoming weight loss resistance and you will feel so great about yourself!
“So many times people start a weight loss program with dread and a ho-hum attitude. It’s something that they feel that they SHOULD do. We created the Little Black Dress Class to be the opposite of that. Losing weight CAN be fun! My clients have a blast in the cooking classes, field trips, working together and getting a team of professionals to help them. If a program doesn’t work in your lifestyle or is a drag – will you be able to keep it up? No way! You have to do something that excites you.” – Sheila Robertson, Nutrition Coach and a self proclaimed ‘Party in an Apron’.
About the Little Black Dress Class
This class is taught by Sheila Robertson, Nutrition Coach and Program Director of Optimal Body Balance, Dr. Chad Oler, ND of the Natural Path Health Center and Sarah Droege, Nutritionist. You will have your own team of professionals to put together the education, information, motivation, skills, humor and enthusiasm you will need to get to your goals.
http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/_/Group_Program.html
Sheila Robertson
608.274.7044 x 12
[email protected]
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by Sheila | Dec 28, 2010 | Areas of Weight Loss Resistance, Natural Weight Loss, Uncategorized
A recent study conducted at Mayo Clinic has found that even if you are young and healthy, gaining a few extra pounds can cause problems for you heart. Study volunteers had an average age of 29. Half of the volunteers were asked to gain weight over 8 weeks while the other half was asked to maintain their weight. The study measured endothelial dysfunction which means there is a problem in the lining of the blood vessels. Endothelial dysfunction has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events (stroke and heart attack) as well as coronary heart disease. Endothelial dysfunction was measured in this study by blood flow through arteries in the participants arms. It was found that those who gained abdominal fat during the 8 weeks had impaired blood flow through their arteries – they had developed endothelial dysfunction. Once the participants lost the weight, blood flow returned to normal.
What this means for you – watch the weight gain as even a gain as small as 9 pounds, especially when it’s primarily in your stomach, can lead to endothelial dysfunction.
Protect your heart, have fun, learn a ton and make friends this new year by joining the LITTLE BLACK DRESS class!
Source: Life Extension Magazine “Even Modest Weight Gain Still Dangerous for Blood Vessels” Jon Finkel
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by Sheila | Dec 25, 2010 | Areas of Weight Loss Resistance, Uncategorized
Hi everyone! I hope you all are having a very enjoyable christmas and that you are using our holiday survival tips!
It’s time to be thinking about New Years resolutions and I just wanted to remind everyone that our brand new LITTLE BLACK DRESS class may be the perfect way for you to finally achieve your healthy lifestyle resolutions. Plus you have the chance to win the perfect little black dress to celebrate in.
For more information on the class please click HERE!
