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I made a choice to look for tools that I could use to “go green” such as checklist or monitoring programs. It makes me feel good that I will be taking part in “going green” starting today April 22, 2009.

So the hunt started and I found many resources but I’m only going to share a few with you. The top ones are shown below. If you know of any that are not on my list, please feel free to leave a comment with a link to those resources. Here’s to success in going green.

• Helping Your Family Go Green
• Martha Stewart – Going Green Checklist: 101 Ways to Get Started (PDF)
• Keetsa – You solution for going green in your bedroom
• Helping Your Family Go Green Checklist
• Earth911.com for Businesses website & the checklist

This is just a short list but I’m continuing to look for resources. Please feel free to post a comment with links to going green resources that may not be listed.

I took a little bit of a break during my 21 days to Healthy Living because I’m in the process of moving. But I do want to start back sharing how I’m developing my exercise habits during this time. I’ve shared how I am checking out Zumba and I’m loving it.

Another exercise that I added to my list is the slider. After talking ot my personal trainer, she said that it would be a great idea to add the slider because of the lateral movements I get to do during workout. I’ve been really excited to see my progress. I can tell that my choise to start-up with my healthy living program was a great idea.

Have you started your healthy living program? Do you have insight about a healthy living program to share with others? Please feel free to share.

Today’s Tip:

• Latara Ham-Ying: great stir-fry recipe

Baby Spinach and Chickpea Stir Fry

• 2 (14 ounce) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 ounces baby spinach leaves
• 1 (14 ounce) can of chopped tomatoes
• 1 small red chilli, seeded and finely sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 red onion, finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Heat the oil in a  wok and add the cumin and onions, stir fry for approximately 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and chilli and stir fry a further 2 minutes.  Now add the chickpeas and tomatoes.  Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.  Add the spinach 1 minute before removing from heat and stir through.  Serve with rice or noodles.  

About the co-contributor:

I am LaTara Ham-Ying, your nature friendly scribe. I have always loved writing and I enjoy making words come to life. Over my 26 year writing journey I have developed curriculum, edited and published magazines and newsletters, taught creative writing courses, wrote a devotional for women, created compelling copy, gave words to a face, audio scripting, and more. As an expert in the field of natural health and living as well as vegan cooking and meal preparation, I have written articles, reports, and sales pages that encourage people to take action. My website is The Natural Writer

Tip 9: Track your eating habits. Keep a notebook, journal or even a blog that of what you are eating, when you are eating, and why you are eating. Are you eating because you are hungry? Or is it emotional? Are you at the computer working? Or are you at the table? You will be amazed at what you learn.

Mediterranean Vegetable Bake

• 3 red onions, sliced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 eggplant, sliced
• 4 zucchinis, sliced
• 1 red pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
• 1 mozzarella cheese alternative (sliced or shredded)
• ¼ teaspoon oregano
• Handful of fresh chopped basil

Preheat oven to 350F.

Slice the eggplant, place in a bowl and generously sprinkle with salt. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and gently sauté onions for approximately 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and sauté a further 2 minutes. Stir in the oregano and mix through. Set aside.

Place the onion and garlic mixture into a non-stick baking try (include any oil too). Now rinse the eggplant and pat dry. Arrange the eggplant slices, zucchini, pepper and mozzarella cheese alternative over the onion mixture. Alternate for a colourful and interesting dish.  Now season with a little pepper if desired and drizzle with a little olive oil. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 1 hour. Serve with fresh chopped basil sprinkled on top.

About the co-contributor:

I am LaTara Ham-Ying, your nature friendly scribe. I have always loved writing and I enjoy making words come to life. Over my 26 year writing journey I have developed curriculum, edited and published magazines and newsletters, taught creative writing courses, wrote a devotional for women, created compelling copy, gave words to a face, audio scripting, and more. As an expert in the field of natural health and living as well as vegan cooking and meal preparation, I have written articles, reports, and sales pages that encourage people to take action. My website is The Natural Writer

Tools and resources are good for your healthy living program because they help you stay on course as you obtain your goals. Realizing that I am not the expert about all the tools and resources available for use, I will share that I have been given some really great suggestions that have helped me during my transition to healthier living.

Case in point, Latara Ham-Ying, who is one of my co-contributors, has been providing excellent resource information about recipes that are not only healthy for you but are fairly easy to create. Heather Moreno, another co-contributor, gave me great advice for alternative ways to workort for times when the knee I injured is in pain. These types of resources have been very helpful to me as I transition to a healthier “me”.

The tools that I’m using during my transition are basis in nature. I wear a pedometer every day to measure the number of steps I walk and how far I walk. When I workout, I have a heart monitor that I use to make sure that I keep abreast of what’s going on with my heart. Since I am a very busy person, I have some in home exercise eqiupment that I use so that I will be able to workout. An additional tool that I use are exercise video such as Zumba that are not only fun but also teaches me new dance moves.

What are some of the resources that you have or tools that you use as you are transitioning to a healthier living? Please feel free to share.

Today’s Tip:

• Latara Ham-Ying: Healthy Living: Resource for Healthy Living