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Archive for December, 2010

health tips &holidays franziska | 21 Dec 2010

Holiday Travel

I found a quick moment to blog while I eat a cup of Southwest Chicken soup for Udi’s – which is delicious by the way . I am wrapping up a bunch of stuff at work then I am off to the airport in 2 hours. I am very excited for a little time off [...]

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healthy recipes &holidays franziska | 20 Dec 2010

Broiled Salmon with Herb Rub

Whew things are crazy busy with work!!! I have been working 12-14 hour days, this Saturday and there is still so much to do before I catch my plane tomorrow at 5:30 to New York. I am going to Connecticut to be with Will’s family for Christmas which will be wonderful ;  I just have [...]

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health tips &holidays franziska | 16 Dec 2010

Holiday business . . .

I think we are probably all very busy during this holiday season – I know I am! This is always a busy time for my job and there is always so much to-do before taking time off – whew! I am trying my best to do it all – wrap up a million things at [...]

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cooking vegetables &eating more vegetables&fruit &fiber &healthy recipes franziska | 15 Dec 2010

Busy? 10-Minute Meal

I took a Restorative yoga class Monday night and while I know I was supposed to be clearing my mind and breathing I was thinking about making soup . I always keep stir-fry veggies (medley of broccoli, green beans, baby corn, sweet peas, mushrooms) and organic chicken broth on hand so I know I had [...]

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healthy eating &healthy recipes franziska | 13 Dec 2010

Updated Recipe Page!

I know we are all busy getting ready for the holidays  but carve out  some time to cook a healthy meal, make leftovers and have easy, nutritious, ready to eat meals/snacks for rest of the week. We all (I am speaking to myself too ) need to make sure we keep up with our wellness [...]

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Uncategorized franziska | 10 Dec 2010

Will be back Monday

I apologize for not blogging yesterday. For some reason my back is causing me a lot of pain and I am resting. As always thank you for reading and I will be back Monday feeling re-energized. Remember to always listen to your body and heart and take time to focus what is most valuable to [...]

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cooking vegetables franziska | 08 Dec 2010

Easy Way to Cook Veggies

Well I survived the Qi Ryders class last night! We started off with a circuit of leg and core moves – from plank pendulums (new for me) where your legs are in loops in a cable attached to the wall and you are in plank and you swing your knees toward your chest to box jumps to running [...]

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fitness/health challenge franziska | 07 Dec 2010

Busy work day . . .

The day is packed with meetings and tasks so I only have a couple minutes to blog . I am feeling revived after a yummy cup of green tea. It was by Leaves Pure by China Mist; I tried the toasted rice and it was really tasty – it even tasted like toasted rice – [...]

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favorite food items &healthy eating &healthy recipes franziska | 06 Dec 2010

Fuel for my active Sunday

I woke up late on Sunday – my only day to sleep in last week – so when I finally decided to start my day it was already11 am . I cleaned the kitchen quickly while making my earl gray latte then deiced it was the day for pancakes. I love pancakes but I do not [...]

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health tips &healthy recipes &heathy party snacking &holidays franziska | 03 Dec 2010

Keeping up with healthy habits during holiday festitvities

It’s that time of year – Holiday parties and potlucks with co-workers, family and friends.  What to bring? What to eat while you are there that is somewhat healthy? First, I think it is safe to say we are all swamped for time during the holidays but also want to participate in all the social [...]

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