Thanksgiving Festive Week!

Holiday - Thanksgiving is a perfect Thanksgiving celebration including helpful party planning advice, new menu ideas, and tasty Thanksgiving recipes.





Whether this is the first time you'll host Thanksgiving dinner or the 20th time, use our favorite recipes to spice up the holiday menu. Including a special low-carb thanksgiving menu. As well smart and heathly cooking for your special holiday.





These Thanksgiving favorites taste so good that no one will know you've cut the fat and reduced the calories.Light & Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner samples menus:





Mashed Potatoes and Gravy





Ingredients
9 medium potatoes (3 pounds)
4 teaspoons butter-flavored sprinkles
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk
1/2 cup water





Cranberry Sauce:





Ingredients
1 cup sugar or 1/2 cup of spendia
1 cup water
2 cups cranberries (8 ounces)

Directions
1. In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil rapidly for 5 minutes. Add cranberries. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 mintues or until skins pop, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled with poultry or pork. Makes about 2 cups sauce (thirty-two 1-tablespoon servings).
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare sauce; cover and chill up to 1 week.



Lightened Pumpkin Pie:

Ingredients
1 recipe Lightened Pastry for Single-Crust Pie
1 15-ounce can pumpkin
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
4 egg whites
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1/4 cup water
8 tablespoons frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed (optional)

Directions
Prepare Pastry for Lightened Single-Crust Pie and line a 9-inch pie plate as directed.
Stir together pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves or allspice in a large mixing bowl. Add egg whites. Beat mixture with a fork until combined. Stir in evaporated skim milk and water. Place pastry-lined pie plate on an oven rack. Pour pumpkin mixture into pie plate. Cover edge of pie crust with foil.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes more or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool pie on a wire rack. Cover and store in refrigerator. Serve with whipped topping, if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 1 week ahead, prepare pastry. Roll the pastry into rounds. Place on waxed paper on a baking sheet. Wrap, seal, label, and freeze. Thaw at room temperature before using. Pastry also may be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Lightened Pastry for Single-Crust PieButter-flavored shortening also works well in this recipe.1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shortening4 to 5 tablespoons cold waterStir together flour and the salt. Using a pastry blender cut in shortening until pieces are pea size.Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side of the bowl. Repeat moistening dough, using 1 tablespoon of the water at a time, until all the dough is moistened. Form dough into a ball.On a lightly floured surface, use your hands to slightly flatten dough. Roll dough from center to edges into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.To transfer pastry, wrap it around the rolling pin. Unroll pastry into a 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry.Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate. Fold under extra pastry. Crimp edge as desired. Do not prick pastry. Continue as directed above.

This Coming Week Events:

Friday Oct 6th Open house Thanksgiving Festive - smart cooking for you and your family seminar. for more info please email : nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

Friday Oct 6th 7:30am off season competitive training session

Monday/Wed/ Friday 6:30am total body bootcamp session

Tues/Thursday lower body workout noon session

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Martha

Prepare for the cold season

Hi Everyone! Prepare for the cold season

I hope everyone is staying nice and warm! I just can’t believe this weather! This pass week was a tough week for me. I got hit with the flu on wed and talk about a nasty and today is Sunday I am just slowing feeling somewhat better. The last time I have been this sick was back in my late teens.

Prepare Yourself for Cold SeasonWith the colder weather, bothersome cold viruses run rampant. Studies show that the average person contracts about three colds per year; and those who are in contact with young children tend to get even more.Often a cold begins with a sore throat. A runny or congested nose follows and, within a few days, a cough begins. A cold can last two or three weeks; however, most people are better within seven to 10 days. Because colds are caused by viruses, there is no cure for the common cold. Antibiotics do not kill these viruses and can lead to resistant strains of bacteria. Prevention is the best approach to combat the cold virus; however once it’s taken hold, the best you can do is try to minimize your symptoms. Here are a few tips to prepare you and your family for the onslaught of the cold season, which tends to run from September until March or April. Wash Your HandsFrequent handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep from catching a cold. Anti-bacterial washes allow you to get the benefits of handwashing when you don’t have access to soap and water. Alcohol-based foams and gels are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control for hand hygiene. Fall Medicine Cabinet CleaningJust in case you do catch a cold, make sure your medicine cabinet or first aid kit is fully stocked with current over-the-counter medications. You should examine the contents of your medicine cabinet and discard any expired medicines at least once per year. Then you’ll want to restock with a supply of cough suppressants, pain relievers and antihistamines that may provide the perfect combination to combat the symptoms of any colds you might catch this season. Keep in mind that the most convenient medicines are portable so that you can manage your symptoms even when you’re not at home. Portable medicines, such as gelcap-formulated cough suppressants mean you can get effective cough relief whenever and wherever you need it. For example, maximum strength DexAlone is a nonprescription gelcap-formulated cough suppressant that is stronger and longer lasting than some popular cough syrups. It’s available in local pharmacies and online at www.dexalone.com. Eat Your Fruits and VeggiesMaintaining a well-balanced diet is also a cold prevention tip. Plenty of nutritious food is essential to building a healthy immune system. A well-balanced diet provides sources of energy and nutrition for optimal growth and development. Taking a daily multi-vitamin also helps ensure that you will receive an adequate dose of minerals and vitamins. Sleeping BeautyOn average, a person needs seven to eight hours of sleep every night. Lack of sleep can lower the immune system’s ability to react when needed. Without sufficient sleep, the immune system is hard-pressed to keep up with its nightly repair work. This creates the opportunity for disease processes to begin. These are just a few suggestions to help you and your family enjoy the fall season without a runny nose, achy head and persistent cough. Courtesy of ARA Content

On that note – coming soon on my homepage new improve programs – for more info please email me nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

This coming week Events:

Sept 18th free seminar (kick off) Weight Loss Solution support group

Sept 22nd 6am competitive training workout

Sept 23rd 10am off season competitive bootcamp workout

Sept 23rd 1:30pm open house fitness adventure bootcamp FREE

Sept 23rd 6pm competitive ladies dinner party

For more info any of these events please email nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

Thanks
Martha Lombardo-Grant
IFBB Pro Figure
International Trainer

New Programs

Here are more New Fall Programs -that I am running starting now!!

Please email me for more info - nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

I have special deals offering now- ask for more details!!

thanks
Martha
PS. Please checkout my website message board - New improve health and fitness topics!

More New Fall Programs!

Please

Promo Poster

HI Everyone..

here are the current Promo Programs Poster that I am running - I will be adding more here!

Please review and for more info please email me: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com


thanks
Martha

Sept- Oct Updates News!

I have alot to share - What's New!

We have few exciting Programs that I am offering NOW!!

Starting this month (Sept) Weekly Weight Loss Solution Support Group.

I am offering a Free Intro this coming friday Sept 15th, 2006

Time: noon (for 30 minutes session)

Free

Location: World Gym in calgary.

For more info and sign in email me nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

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Starting now - Taking bookings Fitness In House Parties!

In house Trainer - We come to you and your friends!

For more info and booking

please email nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

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Our next Off Season Competitive Bootcamp is

Sept 23rd next weekend (Saturday)

Time: 10am sharp

Location: World Gym

Trainer: IFBB Pro Figure /Trainer Martha Lombardo

for more info - email me nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

provide you all the details.

We are als providing a Free - Venture bootcamp workout for everyone on that day!!

Sept 23rd

Time: 1:30pm

type of class - Venture Fitness Bootcamp

free workout

40 minutes session

Location: World Gym

Trainer: Martha and Imran Team teach

please email to confirm that you are coming ( its free and everyone is welcome)

email: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

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Sept 23rd Comeptitive dinner night!

For more info competitive dinner night please email, to provide you time, where and all the details ladies.

email: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

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I have started my fall group fitness class at World Gym - for more info please email me: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

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I will be updating my home page website please keep checking back for new updates and programs.

- I am taking booking for online Weigth Loss Program as well.

This week is a craze week, but its good to be back into a full swing of things!! Plus stay update with my message board - I will be adding few updates as well few things!! Please drop in my message board I will be having a contest starting this week (for everytime you drop in my message board - leaving a note on my board or blog - it could be anything, I am looking for an active frequent member with us and the winner will win a prize. This is something I will give out on a monthly term - so this is something that I am starting right now - so good luck everyone - we need a winner for the month of Sept!!!!!

I will keep you posted...have a great day.

checkout the pictures below of my Montreal Pro show!!! I would love to hear from you!!!

thanks

Martha Lombardo - Grant

IFBB Pro Figure

International Trainer.

Tribute to 9/11 Poem!

Tribute 9/11 Poem!


Our Sad September Snow

Morning broke once more, with pure and simple trust We believed the door was closed, and the lock free of rust But sadly, we were wrong. We were out there in the gale Our ship did toss in a sea of tears, with torn and tattered sail The planes, they came in low, streaking fast across the sky They whistled past the structures, caught in the public's eye First one, and then the next, but a few minutes apart and in those tragic moments, they broke our country's heart The explosion seemed like fiction. The fire and the smoke We all drew in the toxins, and gave a sickly choke The buildings soon fell down. That scene we all remember when ashes hit the air, and it snowed in our September Steel dropped like meteors. Glass like hot rain We heard our brother's screams, and felt our sister's pain Dear God, why did it happen? Dear God, what made it so? Dear God, what brought our September this cruel and vicious snow? Lord help us in our task. Lord help us in our prayer Lord guide us to our friends who need our gentle care Lord take us by the hand, and tell us where to go Lord lead us through the blizzard of our sad September snow Our family members are gone. With grief we hang our head We place our hand to our heart, and mourn our country's deadBut we owe them our pledge. They must see that we still thrive We must show them and this world that justice is alive This country is not lost. Our flag is still up high Those things we love so dearly in truth can never die Let wisdom be our compass, and someday we will know how and why we suffered this gray and dismal snow Time will not diminish it. The memory long will last The image will still be there in years yet to be passed And children in the future will read about this day when it snowed in our September, and the world lost its way
9/11/01: We will never forget

Written 9/12/01

More pictures from the show!

Good to be back!

HI Everyone!

It’s good to be back!! Well I don’t know where to begin but to say the least it was a very disappointing weekend for me. Coming into this show – was the best shape and condition ever – I was hoping a higher placing. Unfortunate I haven’t paid my dues yet. That it self found it very frustrating. However the girls were wonderful – back stage!! It was a pleasure meeting Lisa Taylor (her first pro debut) – what a great gal.

The show ran nice and smoothly, Joe was so wonderful and helpful! Jan Tana and her team were great – it was a pleasure seeing her and shared some good laughs!!

Personally I couldn’t have ask a better day – waking up at 4am and leading up to the show, everything ran so nice and smoothly for me. My hair and make up turn out perfect – I was truly bless and thankful for enjoyable and relaxing day for me!! Sharon was so awesome – thank you for being there and your support!! Gary from (muscle mag magazine) took few pictures backstage –before the pre-judging). It was nice to see him.

I would like to thank all the emails that I have received – thank you for your kind words and support.

I would like to thank Darren (Christina husband) taking pictures of the show! Plus it was wonderful to see Christina again, she was competing this weekend as well – I just wanted to say you looked “beautiful, and what amazing transformation you have made”.

After the show – because I was so tried – but starving, Sharon and I order in Boston pizza . My eyes were bigger than my stomach – I order (pizza bread, pasta and medium size meat lover pizza). Well I didn’t get very far – I found myself just picking at everything.

Monday (we were planning to go out and venture out to Montreal downtown – however with the long Labour Day weekend – everything was close ). That really sucked!!! So all we did was stay in our room and watch TV all day…

Here are some pictures from the show – the pictures speak for itself !!!! Congrats to Michelle, Inge and Nina!

Have a great week everyone!

Chat soon
Martha Lombardo – Grant
IFBB Pro Figure
International Trainer