Leading a healthy, active lifestyle
March 22nd, 2011
Thanks for checking out my new blog. I am excited to share some ideas, recipes and routines that I use every day to help me stay as healthy as I can be. It’s not easy with mom’s table just around the corner and the delicious food at The Lady and Son’s right outside my office door.
I am so lucky to have a great trainer and even better friend in Coach Sam Carter. He is the main motivator in my workout routines. I’m going to share some tips that even without Sam standing over y’all will get you results and make you feel better.
A few of the benefits to leading an active and healthy lifestyle are:
-It’s great for your heart
-You will look good and feel even better
-Helps fight sickness
-Energize yourself
-Makes you mentally sharper
-It’s free!
I’m going to start my new section just like a workout, with a warm-up. Here is a great healthy recipe for Fish Fajitas that you can work into your weekly meal plan that is easy enough to change up (Chicken, beef, shrimp instead of fish. Switch up the toppings.) and is good for your body but better for your taste buds.
-Now drop and give me twenty.
I can’t wait for more recipes like this! I’ve been looking for a way to eat better but still enjoying the food I eat!
Peter from Birmingham on February 01 2010
Looking forward to more healthy recipes and fitness tips!
Ally on February 02 2010
Bobby,
First, I would like to say “Thank You” for taking time out of your already busy schedule to do this get fit section. I look forward to learning from you and saving the expense of hiring a personal trainer. At least while I am a professional student. I’ll continue to pray for you and your family. I pray that this section touches more lives then you have dreamed of touching.
Blessings Always,
Kate
Kate W from Louisiana on February 02 2010
Hey now - if you’re going to be giving out military commands, we at least should be able to see you in a military uniform… Fair’s fair.
HA - my word image below is progress86… I think it is telling all of us something….
Martha on February 02 2010
Hi Bobby,
Like this section, have always tried to eat healthy along with exercise. Love your fish taco recipe (have your book) but use low carb tortilla’s. Believe it or not, they taste really great!!!! Can’t wait for more of your tips.
Diane on February 02 2010
Ooh this is perfect. Superbowl Sunday starts the family weight challenge to be bikini ready for our cruise in June. This will help me get an edge. :D
Thanks Bobby!
Lonni on February 02 2010
Hey:
I am itching to try the fajitas SOON. they look fab. I hope you are well and enjoying the cruise. Did you buy any new shoes lately?
Take Care—- and have a good day I am enjoying the new website and cannot wait for the magazine.
Patrick on February 02 2010
Hey Bobby!
So happy you added this section to the website!! Always looking for tips on getting fit and eating healthy. The fish taco recipe is a favorite, have made it many times.
Looking forward to this…Thanks!
Marina on February 02 2010
Hey Bobby,
It’s great to see you on here. Love the new site and this section. I have been wanting to try some new healthier recipes and this is going to be a great place to start. Looking forward to what you have in store for us.
JOEY
“BLOG GIRL”
Joey Elizabeth Burns on February 02 2010
Love the new site! I’m very excited to have this “Get Fit” section, and the fish fajitas look great! Think I’ll have to make them soon!
Cathy on February 02 2010
Hey Bobby!
So great to see your own section on the new site. I’m looking forward to learning new things and working toward my fitness goals. Love the new site!
Amanda
Amanda, Owings Mills, MD on February 02 2010
I am THRILLED to “smitherens” (catchy word, isn’t it!HA!) that ya’ll have this website, new magazine,shows,etc. Like millions of others, I absolutely L-O-V-E ya’ll!! Your Momma (in “MY” heart,soul and mind), is why I am alive right now (Long story!). My daughters (ages: 10,6,5)adore you both and your Momma and in their exact words to me, “I wish that when you get older Momma, you will be a beautiful grandma like Paula.” Jamie, you have a beautiful family (Brooke is gorgeous and so “natural”- she comes across to me as a woman that sees herself as being like everyone else—she’s not “snooty” and no matter how I’ve tried many hairstylists, I just can’t get my hair to be pretty like Brooke’s—HA! Seriously, they’ve all tried and I have given up)and my 5 year old says “Jack is a handsome of a boy!” (this is her words - she means he’s a handsome boy!)You and Brooke should have some type of “family” cookbook/show for families that want to eat together like a family should but in order to do this, need meals that can either be prepared together (together time)and/or good “sit-down” meals that are not complicated ( no 100 ingredients and some of them $20.00 for a special spice!)but “good for you” (health wise and sentimental) in that, it’s bringing the family unit together if not but for 15 minutes to eat at the same table even if it’s a busy life (soccer practice for one, piano lessons for another).Letting our children feel they’ve really helped bring together a meal makes US feel good inside to see them feel proud of what they’ve done and happy to be together and the BEST out of it all: MAKING MEMORIES (for them and for us to look back and remember their little hands putting banana slices on vanilla wafers!!) I admire ya’ll with the highest of praise!! Thank you for coming into our lives and I look so forward to MANY more years of “The Deen’s” ( EX.Jack becoming like his Grandma Paula on TV and making a huge successful and meaningful difference in people’s lives like she has and always will)
Jamie from Holden Beach, NC on February 03 2010
Hey BD,
Do you have any tips on how to get yourself motivated for exercise when it’s cold and gloomy outside. I want to start walking again in the evenings. But sometimes after a long day I just want to chill.
See ya,
SS
Sonya on February 03 2010
Fabulous recipe….I love, love, love seafood and it’s awesome to see a new fresh way to prepare it…quick question though…I live about 45 mins out of Savannah, and I do travel to Savannah regularly…where do you suggest buying seafood from, there are markets here but I am very diapointed in them they are not very well stocked and I am a little concerned about the freshness of things like mahi mahi and tuna. You would think we would have a better selection living on the coast.HELP me please.
Jerra on February 04 2010
Hi Bobby,
Congrats to you and Jamie on the new web site and magazine!Getting healthy is one of my goals, so I’m very excited about your “Get Fit” section. I have a question for you… I just signed up to walk a half marathon. I have to finish the race in under 4 hours and I have 8 months to get myself ready….Do you have any tips to help get me started training for this? FYI: I already try to walk 3-4 miles, 3-5 days a week.
Thanks,
Debie
Debie on February 06 2010
Can you please post a few recipes geared towards diabetics? I get tired of the same old thing and would love to be able to add something new that shakes it up a bit but stays within the diabetic diet. Thanks.
Pamela Balmer - Murphy on February 08 2010
Hey Bobby!
It’s so nice to “see” you back on the computer!!!
It was even nicer to meet you on the cruise!
Looking forward to seeing your tips, recipes and, I hope, some “Bobbyisms!!!!!” here. If you can….any recipes using beef would be appreciated. Thanks…
Love that you are back!!!
Love ya1
Deb M
deb m on February 10 2010
Love this idea and have subscribed through my Google Reader. When the feed comes through, though, all the formatting disappears. Everything meshed into one big paragraph.
My husband and I will be visiting Savannah in October this year and are looking forward to experiencing the restaurant ... the food ... and the hospitality.
Cheers to getting fit.
Who's Your Audience on February 20 2010
Hi Bobby, Nice to get the inspiration to start exercising. I am 65 yrs old live in Branson MO and have been to Lady and Sons twice also Uncle Bubba’s twice. Stayed at Tybee Island. I was blessed to have my picture taken with Jamie at the restaurant a number of years ago. Sorry you were not there, probably on the golf course. I don’t blame you I love to play golf also. Love all the Deen recipes, Paul mag. cookbooks, TV, book etc. I have three grandchildren 10, 6 and 3 who love to help Nana cook. Now we will start cooking more healthy. Yes, I am going to try to drop 20. Help!!!! Regards, Voni or better known as Nana
Voni Jean Duncan on February 27 2010
HI Bobby,
I want to start off by saying I loved your show when yall were on the road and the cooking segments with your mom is awsome I have two older sons and like to cook with them. I am a diabetic fighting with a work out because I have neuropathy. Maybe you cand post more diabetic recepies and stretch routines for beginners to help us get fit with you. I am a huge fan and one day I’ll make it to Georgia and South Carolina to see all the history there one of them being yalls Lady and Sons. Thanks, Michelle from Texas
Michelle V. on March 27 2010
Bobby,
First, Happy Birthday! (I hope you are not reading this on your b-day, but if you are).
Second, I am going to love this section of your site. I just found it today. Fish tacos sound great. I am looking forward to all your suggestions for making meals healthier and appetizing. I am also looking forward to losing some weight. I really need to, but have been resistant for some many reasons.
Well, let’s get movin’ and cookin’!
Beth on April 28 2010
Bobby - will you be adding some new information anytime soon?
Ann on April 29 2010
Bobby,
Luv watching you on TV. If your recipes taste as good as you look, I’m sure I’ll love them!
Mike B
MikeB on May 03 2010
Your birthday is near mine I was born april 21st. So happy birthday. I dont know If you have time to respond to our posts. Im in school so Im in above my head. I am going to work on my fitness and deal with my disabilities. You give me great inspiration both you and your mom.
Take care ,
Michelle from Texas
Michelle V. on May 06 2010
I have your cookbook and there are so many dishes I would love to try. At times, I find it hard to pare things down for one. So I wait for a occasion to make my parents my guinea pigs and try out new recipes. I have learned over time that I can make a lot of things just as well if not better than prepackaged foods. Fewer ingredients and no preservatives better flavor and I can adjust it for my mood.
I love watching you and Jamie cook with your mom. I love to pick up new ideas and techniques for my own cooking. Thank you for all the inspiration you give me.
Dana Lipscomb on May 27 2010
Hi Bobby,
With it now being summer, I was wondering if you were planning on like a weekly, or even biweekly blog topic, that all can comment on and give one’s opinion and helpful hints. Summer is an awesome time for farmer’s markets, fresh berries and salads….through in fresh seafood, and whambam, you have a winner….I need some ideas for swiss chard? Growing it for the first time, and i was just going to substitute it in my recipes that I use spinach in??
Thanks,
Chels
Chelsie Zimmer on June 05 2010
Well the day has finally arrived!!!Tomorrow is our ultimate class reunion!! Good food, good friends, awesome memories!!!Just an all around awesome day!!!
Glad to see your low-cal recipes. Want to hear from you some more.
Best wishes for you and your family!!!
Thanks,
Paula
Paula on July 09 2010
Hey Bobby!!
It would be nice to hear from you!!!The Ultimate Class Reunion was a blast!!My uncle was the oldest class mate there. Danced until really late!!Just good ol exercise!
My family and I are enjoying our summer-swimming, camping, fishing, hiking and bbq-ing. School will be starting on August 16th for my older two. I’m sure you have been busy, would like some more of your thoughts on staying fit. I love food alot and sometimes I over indulge. (well, okay most of the time!!)
Best wishes always!!!
Thanks,
Paula
Paula on July 27 2010
Love your healthy take on some of your Mama’s great food. Any plans for a Bobby Deen healthy food cookbook?
Karen on July 27 2010
Hey Bobby,
Love the food…I embraced the vegetarian lifestyle 9 months ago and doing pretty well. I wanted to know if y’all ever thought about researching and putting out a vegetarian cookbook?
If you do I know a few people who would be really grateful.
Dennis on August 25 2010
I was wondering if you have any baking recipes that would omit sugar and flour and use natural substitutions?
Heather on September 11 2010
Bobby is always on the go, and as someone with a health-minded attitude, he's constantly looking for ways to make his workouts count and his meals stay fresh and flavorful. Follow his blog to learn more about his adventures as one of the Deen brothers!
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Great attitude, looking forward to more of these!
Joe from Des Moines on February 01 2010