HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT RECIPE;Coconut Cream Pie (posted by Melissa Elsen)

Ingredients:
3 small or 2 large Very Ripe Bananas
1.5 cups coconut, shredded
pinch Celtic Sea Salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoons each of nutmeg and cinnamon
1 vanilla bean, scraped. (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
Toss everything into your food processor and blend to desired consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides. Place in a bowl and let chill in freezer while you make the crust...

Raw Coconut Cream Pie Crust:
1/2 cup almonds (unsoaked)
1/2 cup to 1 cup walnuts (unsoaked)
3 or 4 of your favorite dates (soaked in water for about 30 mins if they aren't moisty-sticky)
pinch Celtic Sea Salt
1/4 tsp.(or more) cinnamon
perhaps a bit of water

Toss everything into the food processor, adding a little water if you need to. If you feel it needs a little more walnut goodness than add in another 1/2 cup. Pat pie crust into a 17cm/7in custard dish (or even on a plate, whatever's clever!) and fill with Coconut Cream Filling. It'll taste better if you let the whole thing chill for several hours.
Makes approximately. 4 servings

Bon Appitite

Get Fit Be Strong

Sal

HERE IS A GREAT RECIPE;  FROM MY FRIEND Isabel De Los Rios Author of The Diet Solution

Spaghetti Squash & Turkey Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash & Sauce
Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash (4-5 pounds)
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
½ cup crushed tomato
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Wrap the whole squash in foil. Place it on a baking sheet and bake for 1 to 2 hours, until tender when pierced with a fork, turning the squash over halfway through cooking. Set aside to cool.
2. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. (You can use butter to aid in the cooking.) Add the onions and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened. Add the plum tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and basil. Simmer gently for 15 minutes. Set aside.
3. Make the turkey meatballs (see below). Pour the tomato sauce that you set aside previously over the meatballs in the baking dish. Cook for 10 more minutes.
4. Cut the cooked spaghetti squash in half. Remove and discard the seeds. Scoop out 3 cups of squash from the shell. (Reserve the remaining squash for future use). Arrange the squash on a serving platter and top with the meatball-marinara sauce mixture.
Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
½ cup sprouted grain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1-2 cloves garlic (depending on how much you like garlic)
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients together in bowl, roll into balls.
3. Place in baking dish.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Be Fit Be Strong

Sal

Title: Turbulence Training Review By line: By Sal Mingo
URL: www.TurbulenceTraining.com

Review of Turbulence Training: The Program that Promises Maximum Fat Loss in Minimum Workout Time

Turbulence Training promises fast fat loss results for men and women who don't have a lot of time for exercise. This is a bold promise, and the workouts promise maximum results in only three workouts per week.
Let's take a look at this claim, and see if it really measures up!
Before we get to the program, let's take a look at the expert behind the workouts. I've come across Craig Ballantyne's name many times in popular fitness magazines such as Men's Health and Men's Fitness, and even in Oxygen and Shape magazines. So the program is clearly put together by a trusted fitness expert.
I've also talked to Craig about his training and education background, and I'll be honest, it was impressive, unlike the trainers with weekend certifications that pop up at large commercial gyms. Craig's experience goes back to the mid-nineties, in both the gym and in the research lab. He's actually led research trials on sport supplements, strength training, and cardiovascular training.
Plus, Craig has been a strength coach and has worked with hundreds of clients in thousands of training sessions. This is a unique, and thorough background, so its not surprising he's come up with a new training system for fat loss.

In fact, Craig's articles are always pretty hard on traditional aerobic cardio workouts. So if you're looking for new ways to spend 30 or 60-minutes doing cardio, then this program is not for you. But if you only have 45 minutes to workout, a couple of times per week, and you have access to only a bench, dumbells, and an exercise ball, then you'll like what Craig has for you here.

Now one of the biggest questions about the program is simply, "What is Turbulence Training?" Well according to Craig, its the combination of resistance training and interval training used to boost your metabolism so that your body burns calories and fat between workouts. He says, "Cardio doesn't boost your metabolism after exercise. Only strength training and interval training do that - while you work, sleep, and eat - your body will be shedding fat."

Fortunately, Craig's unique system of bodyweight exercises, dumbell exercises, and interval training can all be done at home, with minimal equipment (if you are really strong, it might help to have a chinup bar). So again, if you are one of those people who loves machines, or cardio equipment, or marathon workouts, then this program is not for you.

Frankly, I've used the program myself and recommended to many others. Why? Because no one has time for long workouts! That's why. After an eight or ten hour workday, a round-trip commute of 90 minutes, and spending time with my family, I just don't have time to do another 90 minute workout every day of the week.

In fact, I either get up early and do the workout before work, or I do it just before bed. This workout is perfect for busy men and women. But its not the type of routine that is going to turn anyone into a pro bodybuilder. If you want maximum muscle and want to bulk up, try another one of Craig's programs. But the Turbulence Training system is best for burning fat without sacrificing muscle - so you end up lean, defined, chiseled and toned.

And its fun! So many workouts are boring (i.e. long cardio) or repetitive (i.e. doing the same bodybuilding workout over and over again). But Turbulence Training uses a lot of unique (but not fluffy) exercises, including some cool, killer bodyweight moves that will make you more athletic and increase your functional and core strength - again, all with minimal equipment needs.

But, I am even able to recommend this program to friends who are just starting out, because Craig has put together a 6-week introductory program, and a 4-week intermediate program in addition to the 16-week advanced training phase (PLUS, the Turbulence Training program comes with a massive amount of bonus workouts for muscle building, bodyweight only, advanced fat loss, and even a female specific bonus).

But each workout progresses into the next. He's used all of these workouts with hundreds of clients - so they are safe and effective. Sure, you can get other programs that leave you smashed and puking after the first workout, but Turbulence Training is not like that. Soreness doesn't matter, only results matter! And you are in expert hands with Turbulence Training, and Men's Health expert, Craig Ballantyne.

Craig's Turbulence Training also contains a contract -- basically, your pledge to being committed to the program. It also includes an ebook on Nutrition Guidelines from expert, Dr. Chris Mohr, Ph.D., and an extensive Q&A section, a 21-Healthy Habit Building Plan, plus the complete Turbulence Training workouts for beginner, intermediate and advanced level individuals.

All users will benefit from the Turbulence Training MP3 audio where Craig goes over the program, plus you can find every single exercise explained in detail, complete with photos.

Okay, so bottom line. Turbulence Training is NOT....

• Long, slow cardio workouts
• A machine-based exercise circuit
• A bodybuilding program to gain bulk
• A workout with lots of time-wasting isolation exercises
• A restrictive eating plan

Turbulence Training provides NONE of the above. On the other hand, Turbulence Training is perfect for busy men and women who want to burn fat in the comfort of their own homes without spending a lot of money on equipment or space on exercise machines. Oh, and you'll actually have fun and you won't "dread" these workouts - heck, they will be over before you know it!

If you're in the slightest bit curious, I recommend you look closely at Craig's program. I was very impressed with all of the Turbulence Training workouts, the bonuses, the guarantee, and Craig's expertise. For the money, it's the best deal in the fitness and fat loss industry - so much better than diet pills! And remember...

Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training is backed by a 8-week money back guarantee. And this is a real guarantee... if you are not completely satisfied, you will receive your money back, no "ifs," "ands," or "buts." So you really have nothing to lose.


 

Title: Turbulence Training ReviewBy line: By Sal Mingo
URL: www.turbulencetraining

Content:
While looking for a new fat burning workout, I stumbled across a program promising better fat loss results in half the time. Frankly, it sounded too good to be true, but with life seemingly moving at a faster pace these days, leaving me with little time to hit the gym, I decided this new program – Turbulence Training for Women –  was worth a shot.
If you aren't yet familiar with "TT", as it's commonly referred to by its ever-growing fan base, this is a workout program in which you ditch the time-consuming and ineffective cardio sessions and replace it with 3 short-burst fat burning workouts that combine both resistance training and superior interval training.
The results are a leaner, sexier, feminine-looking physique, with less time spent in the gym away from your family and friends. So let's have a look at what my experience was with TT for women.
To start out, the Turbulence Training program offers a convenient and economically-friendly $4.95 21-day trial (after which you are billed the remaining $35), but I decided to follow the program for the full 4 weeks to really measure its effectiveness.
My first concern was that the workouts would be either too easy or too difficult, but after quickly reviewing the TT program I knew that wouldn’t be a problem!
Not only is this program packed with workouts to keep even gym fanatics busy for a long time, but the TT Fat Loss program has workouts that allow beginners to naturally progress without over-doing themselves.
My next biggest concern was that these workouts would turn me into the next He-man.  Let's face it, we want fat loss, but if it's going to make us big and bulky, then forget it.
Fortunately, the combination of bodyweight exercises, traditional dumbbell exercises, and interval training made my body smaller and firmer, not big and bulky. After 4 weeks, there was definitely no threat of me entering the next bodybuilding competition, but my arms, abs and hips had noticeably toned up and my stomach was flatter than it had been in years.
And I can't forget to mention the interval training portion of the workouts either.  These short burst training sessions will challenge you mentally and physically, but they are so quick and the natural exercise high you feel after completing one of these sessions simply does not compare to anything else.
I refuse to spend 30-45 minutes wasting my time running on the treadmill anymore without getting any results. I’ve said “NO” to boring cardio for good.
Other Cool Features:
These workouts offer a lot of variety in the exercises to keep your body guessing and your mind stimulated.
The program offers exercise photos along with the accompanying descriptions.
When you purchase the program, you get a free 3-month membership to the Turbulence Training fat loss forum where you can get professional advice directly from the author, Craig Ballantyne, as well as social support from other women all over the world – just like you. This forum is priceless – and you get it free with Turbulence Training.
Problems:
I didn't have many concerns with this program.  In fact, the only thing I can really think that could be improved is a more convenient travel program.  The manual is quite cumbersome, and would involve printing off a large number of pages.  However, all I did was write down my workout in a little booklet, double check to ensure I knew how to do the exercises correctly and head off to the gym.
So, for $4.95 and a 21-day trial, Turbulence Training for Women is an excellent investment and I highly recommend you give it a try if you’re looking to tone your body up in just a few weeks with short, burst workouts.

Ready for TABATA

Great excercize for BURNING FAT.

Tabata is 20/10. In otherwords. you work hard for 20 seconds and rest 10 seconds.

Tabata Training is great when you don't have much time. the total workout can b done in less than 15 minutes.

You pick an exercize. Say you want to use bodyweight.

Example:  Squats,  Pushups,  Pullups ,  Lunges

For this excercize we are going to pick 2.

Pushups and Squats:

START:

PUSHUPS= 20 seconds

REST= 10 seconds

SQUATS= 20 seconds

REST= 10 seconds

REPEAT 4 times

Total of less than 4 minutes of exercize.  You'll feel like you've been in the gym for an hour.

To Your Health

Be Fit Be Strong
Peace

Sal

Mediterranean Roast Turkey


*Courtesy of Andrea, a DSP member.



Ingredients

2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)

1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup julienne-cut drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1 teaspoon Greek seasoning mix

1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (4-pound) boneless turkey breast, trimmed

1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided

3 tablespoons arrowroot powder



Directions

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a crock pot. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.

2. Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth and arrowroot in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add broth mixture to crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. Cut turkey into slices.



*Makes 8 servings. Serve with brown rice or quinoa.

I am just going to come straight out and say it. I believe the food pyramid as we know it is wrong. I believe that it is not just slightly wrong, I believe it is way out of wack for what should be considered healthy eating.




As it currently stands, you can find various definitions of how the food pyramid should look just by doing a simple Google search.Nutrition Australia's food pyramid shows us that we should be eating mostly vegetables, dried peas, lentils, cereal, bread, fruit and nuts.



We should be eating lean meat, eggs, fish, chicken (without skin), milk, yoghurt and cheese moderately. Finally in small amounts we should be eating oil, margarine, reduced fat spreads, butter and sugar.



Wow. No wonder why are waist lines are continuously expanding.



That is astounding that a recognised authority organisation can recommend that people should be eating some of this rubbish.



Don't just think that Nutrition Australia is the only organisation pedalling this line. They were the best of a bad bunch. At least they actually had vegetables, fruits and buts on the bottom of the pyramid. Every other organisation recommends that breads and cereals be on the most consumed list.



You may think I am joking. Unfortunately, I am deadly serious my friend. Pun intended, as that is what people are slowly doing to themselves by following these recommendations every day. You are just digging your way to an early grave.



So, how should the revitalised, new look, food pyramid line up?



First of all, the foods that we should be eating the most comprise of vegetables first and foremost, followed by lentils, fruits and nuts.



Next group on the pyramid are the foods that we should be eating moderately. These are made up meat or meat alternatives just like fish, chicken, eggs to name three examples. Limit your red meat intake.



The foods that we should eat sparingly include dairy products like butter, milk and yoghurt and grains like pasta and rice. I would recommend once a day at most for people looking to lose body fat.



No, you do not need dairy to provide you with calcium. That is what the marketing from the nutrition and dairy organisations would like you to believe but you will get enough calcium from canned fish like salmon (eat the bones), nuts, fruits, vegetables (especially leafy greens), and dried beans.



The foods that should be at the top of the pyramid comprise the foods that we should only be eating as part of a cheat meal occasionally. These would include foods that are highly processed such as breads, sweets or fast foods.



Yes, I include breads in this bad group. That is how detrimental it is to achieving your ultimate fat loss results. Bread is processed. It does not grow in the ground, or on a vine or a tree like vegetables, nuts or fruits do. It is highly processed rubbish that is keeping you from burning your body fat.



I also do not include sugar, breakfast cereals, reduced fat spreads or margarine. These Trans Fat containing foods are causing your waist line to expand each and every single day.



Sugar does not have Trans Fat but it is a whole poison on its own. There is enough natural sugar in fruits to sustain you without adding it to every coffee you drink or overdosing on processed, sugar soaked sweets or breakfast cereals.



In wrapping up, it may seem controversial but if you follow the recommendations I have listed here instead of what the recognised nutrition authorities are preaching to you, I am extremely confident that you will be looking sensational and enjoying the body fat that you are shedding at a rate like never before.



Be a pioneer, change your own personal food pyramid and enjoy the increased fat loss results that you will soon be experiencing. What have you got to lose except the extra body fat?



Are you sick of the way you look? Daniel Munday is a Fat Loss Expert based in Sydney, Australia who is dedicated to separating the fitness fact from fiction in helping you solve your fat loss puzzle.



He specialises in giving busy Corporate Professionals the fat loss results they deserve and now you can finally share in his once secret methods.



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Don't let fear hold you back!



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Bookend This Long Weekend For Weightloss


July 1st and July 4th are the Canadian and American big time long weekend kick offs for the the summer. And there is also some big time eating that goes on during these weekends.




BBQ steak, burgers, ribs, sausages, chicken, pasta salad, potato salad, grilled veggies, beer (or whatever your beverage of choice might be)…and that’s not even mentioning the desserts.



No doubt there will be some serious eating going on, and some serious OVER eating. So how do you enjoy all the great food during a long weekend and still come out the other side without gaining and fat?



I’ve found the easiest answer is to ‘bookend’ the weekend with the principles found in Eat Stop Eat.



By using the techniques in Eat Stop Eat to prepare for the weekend you can eat all the great foods that will be cooking during your long weekend feast without the guilt or the extra bodyfat that usually comes with these kind of events.



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Use Eat Stop Eat again the day after the weekend to get back on track for the following week and you might even LOSE weight when it’s all said and done.




This is the ‘bookend technique’ that many other Eat Stop Eaters have adopted and used with great success to get through holiday weekends without gaining weight.



Eat Stop Eat is the easiest and quickest way to prepare for and erase any potential fat gain from a long weekend eating extravaganza.



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and be prepared for the upcoming long weekend




It’s the perfect way to get rid of guilt AND fat at the same time.

Be Strong Stay Fit,
Sal