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I have another new recipe to share! This dish was fabulous as well as super easy, though I substituted regular ole boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Though I ate the dish as-is, I made some five-minute cous cous for the husband to eat alongside. (He craves those carbs!)

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Upper-body strength has never been my forte, and that has hurt me a little in one of my main hobbies: yoga. But now that my arms have been firmed and toned with medicine balls and fitness bands, I totally surprised myself when I was able to perform a once difficult pose with some ease. I was able to hold it for more than a minute several times and my heart glowed with pride when the teacher complimented my form.

Want to know what pose it was? Crow.

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I shared some of these around a boot camp and they seemed to be a hit. Tasty and filling, but only about 60 calories per 2-inch square. Enjoy!

3 ounces puffed brown rice, approximately 6 cups
3 tablespoons flax seed oil, plus extra for the pan
1 tablespoon orange blossom honey
7 ounces mini marshmallows, approximately 4 cups
3 ounces toasted slivered almonds, approximately 3/4 cup
1 1/2 ounces coarsely chopped dried cranberries, approximately 1/3 cup
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After reading my post from the other day, Joe let me try a great protein snack bar from a company he really recommends: the Nutrilite Snack Bar, caramel creme flavor, only 100 calories yet 4g fiber and 5g protein

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So apparently, there is quite a personal taste when it comes to protein powder and protein products in general. I personally like the GNC vanilla powder, mixed with soy milk and a cup of frozen fruit for a grand total of 317 calories and 33 g of protein. The powder dissolves quickly and is not overly sweet, letting the flavor of the fruit dominate for the most part. (I've talked a little about protein powders before o… Continue