I love bite-size foods because they allow you to get the tastes you crave without needing to have a large portion of the foods you desire. If you watched my video, “Bagels, My #1 Guilty Pleasure” you’ll know that I’ve had a lifetime love affair with this magical creation. I do limit my consumption of bagels because most contain a lot of calories and carbs, but I have learned many ways to reduce these and those tips are contained in my video. But sometimes I want the taste, chew and mouth feel of a real New York bagel and when I do, I eat a Bantam Bagel.
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WHAT’S THE ADVANTAGE OF USING A BOSU BALL?
I know you’ve seen them and I’m sure some of you wonder what they are, so I’m going to explain the advantage of using a BOSU Ball, actually named a BOSU Balance Trainer. BOSU is an acronym for Both Sides Up (or “Utilized”) because this “half” ball can be used on either side. It is one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment and I love it so much I bought my own. The primary purpose of the BOSU Ball is balance training.
THE BEST SUMMER SHOE I EVER BOUGHT
I love shoes but I also love comfort, especially now that I am middle-aged. I always want to be fashionable but sometimes the pain I feel after wearing a pair of shoes is so unbearable I just won’t wear them again. The Banner Wedge Sandal from White Mountain is hands down the best summer shoe I ever bought. I purchased two pairs over two years ago from QVC.com — one pair is black and the other is a brushed gold. These shoes appear in lots of my posts because I wear them all the time.
THE GUARANTEED METHOD FOR EASY STRETCHING
I really don’t like to stretch but for me it’s a must. I had back surgery about 15 years ago and a hip replacement last year. These surgeries coupled with my active workout schedule have made the lower half of my body very stiff. When possible I prefer to be stretched out by a trainer (referred to as partner stretching) but this is usually not an option.
EVERYONE LOVES GUACAMOLE! HERE’S THE ONE I LIKE THE MOST!
I love guacamole. I would love to sit in a tub of it surrounded by bowls of chips and dippers. I used to make my own because the packaged products either tasted off, were full of fillers or just way too fattening. If I wanted a good quality pre-made guacamole I needed to go to a specialty store that carried high end prepared foods.
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