Author Archives: Carol Wing

Am I in the Zone??

That depends on your goals and your heart… Target Heart Rate is the best way to make your training effective.  Different zones can be used for different personal goals and different levels of fitness. Your heart rate is the most accurate form of measuring exertion because it accounts for all aspects beyond the activity itself:Continue reading “Am I in the Zone??”

Sweet Potato Barley Hash

Sweet and nutty. Good for any meal. 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 c uncooked barley 1 onion, chopped 1 sweet potato, diced small 1/2 – 1 c water or stock 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Heat oil on medium. Sauté barley until nutty brown. Add onion and potato. Stir 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cupContinue reading “Sweet Potato Barley Hash”

Roasted Vegetable Soup

Sweet. Savory. Filling. Ingredients are flexible, that’s the beauty of this recipe! I used: cauliflower, carrots, sweet potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, frozen spinach, a little oil, almond milk and some spices (salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary). But you can use whatever you want!!! Chop veggies, drizzle with oil, add optional spices and roast at 400F forContinue reading “Roasted Vegetable Soup”

Measure Your Body Composition at Home

Calculate at home, with just a soft tape measure and scientific calculator or online calculation links (below).  Just be aware that these results will not be 100% accurate, as measurements can vary.  Best to do it a few times for an average result. FOR WOMEN Measurements (round any fractions to the nearest ½”) N =Continue reading “Measure Your Body Composition at Home”