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Hello again! You know what they say...if you still look cute after your workout, then you didn't work out hard enough!  Well here's proof that I worked out hard and then for some reason felt like getting out the video camera to talk to you...please forgive my appearance but I had something to say!! (and so did Archie my bird...if you're wondering what the squeaking noise is in the background!)  This is the icon for the timer I purchased from The App Store. Here is some additional info on Tabata taken from 'Tabata Pro Online' What is Tabata Training? With Tabata training you exercise for 20 seconds then rest for 10 seconds, and repeat 8 times. This with a short preparation time before starting is a Tabata. It's that simple. This technique discovered by Dr. Izumi Tabata in Tokyo gives you maximum benefits in a short period of time. Benefits: It burns fat! Tabata raises your metabolism (great for morning workouts) It's fast! You ga...

Happy Sunday! I love granola...I never eat granola because I don't like the added sugar that comes with it.  I crave that cinnamon aroma and crunchy, warm goodness with a splash of milk and fruit.  In the cereal aisle I often stop and pick up a package of granola just to read the nutrition information and ingredients in the hopes that something has changed...it hasn't!  About 15 grams of added sugar per serving. I have friends who make granola...but the recipes they use call for brown sugar or syrups that don't fit into my eating plan.  I set out to make oatmeal this morning...as I always do...but my enthusiasm wasn't there...I wanted crunch and so in a moment of inspiration this is what I came up with.... Guiltless Granola Here's what you need: 1/2 cup OLD FASHIONED OATS 2 TBSP E.D SMITH NO SUGAR ADDED SYRUP 1/2 scoop PROTEIN POWDER 1 tsp VIRGIN COCONUT OIL 1 TBSP UNSWEETENED COCONUT FLAKES CINNAMON to taste   Mix everthin...