The Ezine For Every Woman Struggling For The Body She’s Always Dreamed Of!

March 19, 2003

Issue # 11

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Contents

1. Quote of the Month

2. Fit Tip

3. Healhy Recipe

4. Fat Loss for Intermediates

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Quote of the Month

"A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline."

by Harvey Mackay

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Fit Tip of the Month

To strengthen your abdominal muscles, it's important to do crunches or other abdominal exercises two or three days a week - with a day's rest in between (to allow them to repair for further strength gains).

But even on your days off from training your abs, you can condition these muscles, by simply contracting your abs during your workout - be it walking, running, biking, playing a sport, or even training other (non-abdominal) muscle groups. This will improve your abs strength and control. Additional benefits: improved posture and reduced risk of pain in the back, neck and knees.

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Healthy Recipe

Black Bean and Shrimp Salad

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-1/4 cup corn or sugar substitute
- 3-3/4 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-1/4 pounds cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
- 12 ounces canned black beans, rinsed
- 1-1/2 teaspoon non/lowfat margarine or yogurt butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, ginger and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp to skillet along with beans, margarine and sugar. Stir frequently until margarine is melted. Add green onions. Toss.
- Place lettuce on serving plates and spoon shrimp and bean mixture over salad and top with tomato and cilantro.

Nutritional Information:
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 330mg
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sodium: 410mg

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I wish you all the best

Marion

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