Far too many women spend hours trying to tighten that tummy (me included) only to see the same old pudgy pooch day after day.  Check out these top 10 for a leaner tummy… You may be surprised that the majority of these tips don’t have anything to do with exercise or tummy crunches.

1. Do not eat other people’s leftovers- Having the crusts from your toddler's peanut butter sandwich, a small handful of your co-workers m&m's, a few sips of coke, and a bite or two of your hubby's ice cream may seem harmless but these calories add up big time. Be careful about these seemingly small daily cheats. 

2. Chew your food- slow down so your tummy and intestines have time to send the message to the brain that you are getting full

3. Avoid eating fast food on the run

4. Exercise regularly- Three times a week, perform some type of aerobic conditioning or circuit training for 20 to 30 minutes. Exercising the ab muscles twice a week is plenty. For example, perform your ab exercises every Monday and Thursday. Muscles become stronger and more firm through the process of adaptation. We stress the muscle and then it recovers and comes back stronger and better. The muscles need time to recover. Another reasons for sagging tummy is, bad posture. More than often, women have their shoulders falling and with the posture is beginning to lean forward. Practice healthy posture with your shoulders up and back straight while walking, sitting at your desk and exercising. Doing this while exercising helps flatten the belly.

 

5. Eat smaller more balanced portions of food

6. Eat foods that are low in fat

7. Drink lots of water

8. Eat complex carbs and not simple sugars: Eating foods that make your blood sugar and insulin levels shoot up and then crash may contribute to weight gain. Such foods include white bread, white rice, and other highly processed grain products. As an alternative, choose complex carbohydrates that have a gentler effect on blood sugar. These include whole grains such as wheat berries, steel-cut oats, and whole-grain breads and pasta, as well as beans, nuts, fruits, and vegetables.

 

9. Eat moderate amounts of protein

              10. Get a regular check up- weight gain can also be caused by health conditions

Stuff, Stuff, Stuff!!!

We have more stuff to be given away!!  If you are interested in any of these items, please contact Mary Hildebrand at 478-987-0885.

 

Christmas Jar = 4x4x7 (never used)

Christmas Hanging = 23"long x 13"wide (fabric) x 19"(dowel)

Frames ceramic and for 4x6 photos (sisters - tan - one never used)

From Emily's Kitchen...

 

We spent 4 years living in San Antonio and absolutely loved the Tex Mex food!  I made a goal to learn as much about that style of cooking as I could while we lived there.  

Here is a recipe for authentic Crispy Beef Tacos.  It uses fresh tomatoes and requires a little extra work, but is very worth it to me :).  You can also use this meat as a topping for nachos with a cheese sauce or even use it in soft tacos if you prefer.  

**As a side note, coarse salt and table salt are not interchangeable.  If you only have table salt around the house, use 1/2 teaspoon instead of 1 teaspoon of coarse salt.  

Crispy Tacos Picadillo

Ingredients:

• ½ large onion, chopped ( 1 ½ c)
• 1 lb ground sirloin (90% fat)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 ½ t paprika
• 1 t chili powder
• 1 t dried oregano
• 1 t coarse salt​
• 1 t freshly ground pepper
• ¾ t ground cumin
• 1 c water
• 1 t white vinegar

Directions:

Cook meat, onion, garlic, and spices over medium-high heat until meat is cooked through. Using wooden spoon, break meat into small pieces. Do not drain liquid. Stir in tomatoes and 1 c of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thick and very little liquid remains (30-40 minutes). There should be no visible pieces of tomato at this point, just a thick sauce. Stir in vinegar.
Serve in hard shells with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, and salsa.

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How Long Will Products Last?

It is difficult to predict how long dry-pack products will last.  Storage life depends on the original quality of the product and the temperature of the storage room.

Dry-pack products will slowly lose nutritional value as they are stored, however, the products do not need to be discarded after they reach the "Best if Used By" date printed on the label.  Most products, if properly stored, will still be safe and have some nutritional value long after that date.  (Remember you can rotate food by using it yourself or by sharing it with others.

Rotation Suggestions for Properly Packaged Dry-Pack Foods

(when stored in a cool, dry place under ideal conditions)

Sugar 20+ years

Wheat 20+ years

Carrots 8-10 years

Fruit Drink Mix 8-10 years

Dry Pinto Beans 8 years

Dry Black Beans 6-8 years

Dry White Beans 6-8 years

Apple Slices 6-8 years

Spaghetti 6-8 years

Macaroni 8 years

Chopped Dry Onions 6-8 years

Hot Cocoa 3-4 years

Rolled Oats 5 years

Vanilla Pudding 5 years

Chocolate Pudding 5 years

White Flour 3-5 years

Soup Mix 4-5 years

Rice 5 years

Nonfat Dry Milk 5 years

Instant Potatoes 1-2 years

Refried Beans 4-5 years

Storage Suggestions

Store dry-pack items in a cool, dry location away from sunlight.  Store them on shelves or on raised platforms rather than directly in contact with concrete floors or walls.

Challenge Time Again!

Time to tackle the toys and/or cd and movie collection!  Decide what you need to keep accessible and what you don't.  Don't feel bad deciding to get rid of things, remember that anything you can't use, someone else can!  Good luck! 

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