We also had a reader reach out and ask us to review her idea for a new app she's putting together. Here is what we were asked:
"For me, I think the problem with being healthy is motivation. It's an abstract, overwhelming goal. I think the best way to counter this is to have concrete, winnable games and small victories.
So, this app will makes living healthy, and fitness into a RPG game, where users earn points, and "level up' as they achieve their goals. Every time they eat something healthy like vegetables, they earn points. Every time they complete a workout, they earn points. Each level will present different challenges.
The challenges will follow a certain structure. First will come changing your environment such as getting rid of junk food. Then, reducing stress, as stress leads to eating comfort food. Then concrete goals like keeping track of everything you eat, or taking the stairs for a week. Small, concrete goals rather than abstract ones like "be healthy" or "exercise more".
The whole point is to create a holistic framework/game so people will rely less on willpower, and more on fun, achievement, and changing our environment."
We were excited to hear about this app and all agreed that, although there are so many food, health/exercise apps out there, that this one made it seem easier to achieve your goals in a more reasonable fashion. It is currently in the beginning phases and will be sure to pass along the info as soon as it goes live. Thanks for reaching out to us Christine :)
Teresa always has something new for us to try. Last week we pressed our own homemade corn tortillas for our chicken tacos with her tortilla press. Simply made of water, corn meal, and a little bit of corn starch (for texture). Have fun and experiment with the amounts until you achieve a desired texture (should be pliable and a little tacky). Fry in a small amt of vegetable oil.
She served a roasted chicken with a huge assortment of toppings including:
Beans
Guacamole
Jalapenos
Limes
Cabbage
Cotija Cheese (a crumbly Mexican style cheese)
Salsa
Red Onions
Man I know there were more but I'll let you personalize it to your own taste.
Dessert was Deep Fried Ice Cream that was everything but deep fried. If you didn't already know you roll a scoop in crushed up corn flakes and top with whatever you'd like. We had ours with strawberries and mint leaves. Though these are typically used as a garnish, it was really great to incorporate it into a bite.
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AK
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