Top Workout Music from Run Hundred

According to votes placed at Run Hundred, here are the top 10 workout songs for May.  Quite a few that I love are included!

Chris from Run Hundred says, “May’s shaping up to be a big month for remixes.LMFAO remixed Madonna. And they were, in turn, remixed by Mord Fustang. Plus, Flo Rida and The Wanted saw their recent hits given an uptempo makeover.

On the rock front, Neon Trees and The Black Keys also made this month’ top 10.  Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull’s latest collaboration was another gym favorite. And YouTube darlings Karmin made their transition from covering pop hits to writing pop hits look effortless.”

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Grilled Asparagus

Last week I talked about healthy grilling and how to grill salmon on a plank.  Grilled vegetables is another great way to grill healthier foods and grilled asparagus is ideal.   Today I’m going to tell you a super easy way to grill asparagus.

To begin with, you need to prepare your asparagus by snapping the woody part off near the bottom of each spear.  If you hold the asparagus at the end with one hand and an inch or two up from the bottom with the other and just bend, the stalk will naturally break in the right place.

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Menu Plan for Week of 5/14/12

Menu Plans

Time for this week’s menu plan.  We’ll keep trying to follow a menu but it’s not been working out so great for us. It’s mostly me with the issue because I never know what I ‘m going to feel like having for dinner.  Trying not to be too specific this week so it gives me [...]

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2nd Annual Better Healthy Living Challenge

Better Healthy Living Challenge

The Challenge The 2nd annual better healthy living challenge is coming up next month.  I can’t believe it’s been a year already but I’m ready for it, are you?. Last June, the challenge was a hit.  Sure hope you’ll jump in and participate!  The rules have changed just a bit this year and are much [...]

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Eat Smart Digital Kitchen Scales Review

EatSmart Precision Pro digital kitchen scale

Have you heard of the Eat Smart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale?  I was sent one to review and I really like it. I have had a scale in the past but this one is much easier.  Two buttons and small enough that it doesn’t take up counter space. We keep it out of the [...]

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Benefits of Almonds

Blue Diamond Almonds

Do you love almonds as much as I do? There are a lot of ways to use almonds.  You can just pop them in your mouth for a quick and healthy treat and you can get sliced almonds to use on oatmeal or other hot cereal, in yogurt and much more. What about using your [...]

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