Tumblr (3.0; @greenvalleyspa)http://mygreenvalleyspa.com/<p><p class="MsoNormal">We all know that exercise is something important to incorporate into our lives, but sometimes that is easier said than done. Exercise is important no matter what time of day you are able to find the time, but did you know that morning exercise could provide you more of a benefit then exercise any other time during the day.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>                </span>Morning exercise, just like any exercise, will release endorphins into your body which not only makes you one happy camper, but this also acts as an appetite suppressant. So why not utilize such an added benefit by putting it into action at the beginning of your day rather than wasting it while you sleep. So burn some calories while at the same time reducing the urge to add unnecessary calories to your daily diet.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>                </span>It can be difficult in the beginning to get into the habit of waking up early to get your much needed work out, but experts say that people who work out in the mornings will actually sleep better during the night, which will make it easier to wake up for your morning routine (hopefully).</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>                </span>Your brain will thank you for your effort since exercise improves brain power. Your brain will be highly alert after you work out, and the exercise will also eliminate harmful stress chemicals.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Live Healthy, Live Happy!</p></p>http://mygreenvalleyspa.com/post/13829120366http://mygreenvalleyspa.com/post/13829120366Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:18:05 -0700whitneygvspa<p><img height="333" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv1bpkCp1H1r35yh1.jpg" width="500"/></p> <p>Check out our low calorie pumpkin pie recipe, which will relieve some of the holiday binge eating guilt.</p> <h2>No Crust, Chocolate-Pumpkin Pie</h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 Envelope unflavored gelatin (2 tsp)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">2 tsp real butter (no butter substitutes)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 tbs Imitation Rum Flavor</p> <p class="MsoNormal">12 oz Semi-sweet white chocolate chips</p> <p class="MsoNormal">4 oz pumpkin paste</p> <p class="MsoNormal">0.5 oz Corn Starch</p> <p class="MsoNormal">¼ Cup Water</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 ¼ Cup Rice Milk</p> <p class="MsoNormal">4 oz Low fat cream cheese</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Directions:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In small sauce pan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in butter until melted.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In top of double boiler, combine chocolate chip, rum, pumpkin, gelatin mix, milk, and corn starch. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Take out of flame, add cream cheese, and stir until cream cheese is melted.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Pour into dessert dishes, chill until firm.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">How easy was that?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The best news of all…They are only 125 calories per dish/slice, which is quite comparable to 320 calories per slice of of your average pumpkin pie treat. Try it out and let us know what you think!</p>http://mygreenvalleyspa.com/post/13132257533http://mygreenvalleyspa.com/post/13132257533Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:54:00 -0700recipeholidaydessertwhitneygvspa