I typically only buy magazines when I travel so I’m at the mercy of what happens to be out when I’m running through Washington Reagan National Airport. Sometimes I feel underwhelmed when I read the same old articles, but I must say the July/August 2011 issue of Women’s Health Magazine had me dog-earring pages like there was now tomorrow. So here are my Top 10 faves from the magazine that I’m adding to my summer to-do list:
- Buy Invisible Zinc (pg. 48) – SPF 30 water resistant sunscreen that give you the physical blocking power of zinc without the white mess.
- Pimp my Smoothie (pg. 86) – These smoothie recipes seem perfect to beat this summer heat. I especially like the Apple Mojito Lite at only 107 calories.
- Try the waffle topped with greek yogurt and blueberries for breakfast (pg. 92). I have some whole-wheat waffles in my freezer that seems too plain to get excited about, but this high-protein, high-antioxidant add is right up my alley.
- Pick up a bottle of Mas de la Dame Rose du Mas 2010. The description of cherry, raspberry, lavender and thyme seems like a awesome combination. Chill it and have a refreshing happy hour just in time for the weekend.
- Freeze some pops (pg. 98) – Perfect summer heat treats that also tantalize your taste buds. I’ll be trying the Thai Iced Coffee (70 calories) and Pomegranate Swirl (50 calories!) and soon as I find some popsicle trays.
- Grill up some chicken kebobs (pg. 100) – Easy weeknight grilling recipes that seems to have the perfect blend of sweet and spice.
- Check out www.fitbie.com. (p. 115) I’m not sure what it’s all about, but I’m a sucker for healthy living/nutrition websites. I’ll check it out and report back if I find something good.
- Get my bikini body! (p. 122)- Ok, let’s be realistic, I’m not sold that doing this alone is going to have lightening fast results, but I needed something to shake up my routine. I’m adding this to the end of my current cardio workout (gotta shed that fat with cardio before you can see those toned muscled underneath). I’m on Day 4 and it’s definitely using muscles I haven’t used in a long while. I added cobra pose and modified child’s pose to Day 3 and I thought it really enhanced my stretch day.
- Bulk up my salad (p. 130) – I can’t even pick a favorite salad recipe. They are making me drool as I type this.
- Chill out with some mediation (p.143) – Truth be told this is one that’s been on my list for a while, but the approach seemed simple and achievable. I like the idea of starting small…maybe even 5 minutes and work your way up.
Bottom line, if you are staring at the Women’s Health Magazine with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on the cover, buy it! it’s worth the read and you’ll want to cut out some recipes to try this weekend.
Good luck staying cool this weekend!
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