Three-Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Salad

1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup roasted red peppers (from a jar)
2 Tbsp crushed almonds
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Cumin, to taste
Paprika, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Lemon juice, dash

Makes 6 cups

WW POINTS value: 5(ish) per 1-cup serving

The World's Most Nutritious Salad

Last week I bought a copy of "The Belly Off! Diet" by Jeff Csatari and the editors of Men's Health. It has a ton of great information and advice. With some minor adjustments, the plan seems compatible with Weight Watchers.

Anyway, there's a section called The World's Most Nutritious Salad. Here are the ingredients:

Spinach
Broccoli
Red kidney beans
Yellow bell peppers
Swiss cheese
Carrots
Extra-virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Sunflower seeds
Flaxseeds
Almonds
Tomatoes
Chunk light tuna
Red-leaf lettuce

The book explains the nutritional value of each ingredient. Check it out.

See http://www.menshealth.com

6 Secrets of Weight Loss

According to "The Belly Off! Diet" from Men's Health, these are the six weight-loss techniques that many people who have lost weight say was crucial to their success:

1. Cut back on foods with refined flour and added sugars and replace with fruits, veggies, and whole grains.

2. Eat more lean protein and healthy fats.

3. Eat more often to space out calories and keep metabolism revving high.

4. Do muscle-building exercises 3 or more times a week.

5. Do cardio exercises such as running, biking, swimming, etc.

6. Practice portion control.

See http://www.menshealth.com

Post-Weekend-Yankees-Suck Playlist

Duran Duran "Wild Boys"

AC/DC "Hells Bells"

Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms"

Def Leppard "Die Hard the Hunter"

David Bowie "Space Oddity"

Marc Cohn "Paper Walls"

Bob Marley "Redemption Song"

Boston "More Than a Feeling"

Bon Jovi "Livin' on a Prayer"

The Police "Message in a Bottle"

The Police "King of Pain"

Prince "When Doves Cry"

Marc Cohn Live

I have seen Marc Cohn in concert at:

Town Hall, NYC, 2005

Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Conn., 2006

Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, NYC, 2007

Highline Ballroom, NYC, 2007

Capital One Bank Theatre, Westbury, N.Y., 2008

Paramount Center for the Arts, Peekskill, N.Y., 2009

Late Night in NYC

I narrowly missed trodding on a steaming pile of what must have been human feces while zipping down the subway stairs at 59th Street after a 10-hour work day to close an exhausting week. God, I frakking love this town.

4/21 Playlist

AC/DC "Hell's Bells" (of course)
Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love"
Ben Harper "Amen Omen"
Boston "More Than a Feeling"
Journey "Don't Stop Believin'"

5-Minute Full-Body Workout

I saw this on wikiHow. I might try it soon.

How to Do a Full Body Workout in Less Than 5 Minutes

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Do you ever tell yourself you don't have enough time to exercise? If you can't spare enough time for a jog or a trip to the gym, this article will provide a routine that can be over and done with in less than 5 minutes. You'll do 8 exercises for 20 seconds, with 10 second breaks in between. You can mix and match exercises according to your fitness level. It's not a substitute for a trip to the gym, but it's certainly better than nothing!

Steps

1. Do as many push-ups as you can in 20 seconds. It works the chest, shoulders, abs, and triceps. See How to Do a Push Up. As you get better, you can also Vary the Push up Routine.
2. Rest for 10 seconds.
3. Do the "mountain climber" for 20 seconds. This will work your core and legs, as well as your lungs!
• From the push-up position, bring one leg forward to your chest and put your weight on it briefly.
• Switch with the other leg.
• Repeat swiftly.
4. Rest for 10 seconds.
5. Do reverse rope pulls for 20 seconds. This is done to work your upper back. If you don't have the means to do this, replace it with another upper back exercise. One option is pilates: How to Strengthen Your Back with Pilates.
6. Rest for 10 seconds.
7. Do burpees for 20 seconds.
   
   • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
   • Bring your hands down to the floor.
   • Send your feet back and come down to a push-up position.
   • Bring your feet back forward and stand up.
8. Rest for 10 seconds.
9. Repeat steps 1-8.

Tips

• Drink plenty of water after this routine. Try not to drink too much before this routine or during breaks. Also it's best to do on an empty stomach so that you aren't revisited by your breakfast!
• Memorize the routine and do it to the same, 4-minute song every time. Eventually you'll know exactly when 10 or 20 seconds have passed just by listening to the music, and you won't have to check your watch anymore.

Warnings

This is an intense routine, so don’t even try unless you are reasonably fit!

• If you start to feel dizzy or faint, stop.
• Burpees put a lot of strain on your back, you shouldnt attempt them if you have any back pain.

Sources and Citations

• FitnessBootCampProfits.com - Original source of video screenshots.
• SimplyFitnessGear.com - Original source of content, shared with permission.

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