Ingredients:

1 plum tomato, diced
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
1 cup fresh corn kernels, (about 2 ears)
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza dough
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella, preferably smoked mozzarella

Preparation:

1. Preheat grill to medium.
2. Combine tomato, beans and corn in a medium bowl. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a large baking sheet. Stretch the dough into about a 12-inch circle and lay it on top of the cornmeal, coating the entire underside of the dough.
3. Transfer the crust from the baking sheet to the grill. Close the lid and cook until the crust is puffed and lightly browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Using a large spatula, flip the crust. Spread barbecue sauce on it and quickly sprinkle with the tomato mixture and cheese. Close the lid; grill until the cheese is melted and the bottom of the crust is browned, 4 to 5 minutes.

1 pizza serves 6. 1 serving provides approximately 315 calories.

Adapted from EatingWell.com

Now that the holidays are over, most of us are figuring out how to drop the pounds we’ve gained over the past few weeks. Many New Year’s resolutions will be related to weight loss, working out or setting goals for a newer healthier lifestyle. How about making a new year’s resolution that will help you achieve all of the above? Boosting your metabolism is the holy grail of weight loss for everyone. Metabolism is the process of breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to yield the energy your body needs to maintain itself. The rate of your metabolism depends on the interaction between the number of calories you consume, the number of calories you burn while eating and exercising, and the calories you burn based on your individual genetic makeup.

How can we boost our metabolism?

Build Muscle Our bodies are constantly burning calories even when we’re sedentary. Every pound of muscle uses about 6 calories a day just to sustain itself, while each pound of fat burns only 2 calories a day. That small difference can add up over time. In addition, after a bout of resistance training, muscles are activated all over your body, increasing your average daily metabolic rate. Bikram Yoga is a great way to increase muscle mass in your body.

High-Intensity Workouts The key is to push yourself. High intensity training delivers a bigger, longer increase in resting metabolic rate when compared to low or moderate intensity workouts. These workouts are brief, intense and infrequent. High intensity workouts are performed with a high level of effort, or intensity, where it is thought that it will stimulate the body to produce an increase in muscular strength and size.

Drink adequate fluids The body needs water to process calories. If you are even the least bit dehydrated, your metabolism may slow down. In one study, adults who drank eight of more glasses of water a day burned more calories than those who drank four. Besides the obvious with drinking lots of water or unsweetened beverages, try munching on fresh fruits and vegetables, which are full of fluid, rather than pretzels or chips.

Small frequent meals Believe it or not, eating more can in fact help you lose weight. The key to this is eating more often. When you eat large meals with many hours in between, your body is trained to slow down the metabolism. However, having small frequent meals every 3 to 4 hours can promote a higher metabolism. This in turn will lead to the body burning more calories. In addition, studies suggest when people eat more frequently; they tend to eat less at each “mini” meal.

Pack on the protein The body burns more calories digesting protein when compared to fat or carbohydrates. Protein requires almost 25% more energy to digest. Keep in mind you want to eat a balanced diet, but replacing carbohydrates such as rice or potatoes, with lean protein sources can jump start the metabolism. Healthy sources of lean protein include lean beef, turkey, fish, chicken, nuts and egg whites.

In conclusion, increasing your metabolism is a great ways to jump start not only a weight loss program but also a healthier and happier lifestyle. Making small changes gradually can help you achieve your new weight loss goals and resolutions for the New Year!

Laurie Taunton MS R.D.

LTaunton@hotmail.com

Christmas Eve
8:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm

Christmas Day
8:00am only

Cobra Package $90 (savings of $10)
includes $30 RVC gift card, yoga mat, Skidless Yogitoes & a sprinkle of Yoga Fuel and Ultima Replenisher individual packets (1 each)

Locust Package $159 (savings of $16)
includes $100 RVC gift card, Yogitoes, & Ultima Replenisher 60 serving size

Savasana Package $265 (savings of $20)
$200 Gift Card, Yogitoes, Ultima Replenisher (30 individual packets), Bikram Yoga RVC/Rego Pk T-Shirt or Tank

Hey Yogis!

Here is our class schedule for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th, 2011.

8:00am & 10:30am classes only. The following day, the 25th, our regular schedule will resume.

Have a safe, healthy and happy holiday!

Bikram Yoga Rego Park has celebrated another birthday! Thanks to each and every one of you for your support, dedication, love and smiles you bring to class. You made it possible for us to celebrate our 3rd birthday (November 6th). Our deepest gratitude for being able to share this amazing gift together. Look forward to many many more years and wonderful memories.

Peace & Love,
Your Rego Park Family

Don’t forget, Saturday night before you go to bed yogis! Turn your clocks back one hour, so you are not late for tomorrow’s class!

Due to the Bikram Yoga Master Class with Craig Villani this Sunday, 10/23/2011, the 10:30am class will be cancelled. All other classes remain as scheduled.

Thanks! :-)

This Columbus Day on Monday, 10/10/2011, the class schedule remains the same – no changes.

See you in class! :-)

AUTUMN SPECIAL for existing clients

$129 for 1 Month of Unlimited Yoga
Limit 1 per person. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or specials, non-transferable and non-refundable.
NOTE: THIS SPECIAL BIKRAM YOGA SALE IS ONLY FOR 10 DAYS, SO JUMP ON IT. OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 15TH, 2011!