So, as I stated yesterday, I have started a new round of P90X with Erika, a fellow Pittsburgh Coach. Well yesterday was Day 2...which is Plyometrics. And let me tell you...it is rough! Now don't get me wrong, this was my first go-ahead at Plyo, but I did not think it was going to be that bad! I mean, Tony isn't lying when he says that it is the mother of all P90X workouts. Here is what is included on the Plyo Video...
Group 1 – Repeats
Jump Squats
Run Stance Squats
Airborne Heisman
Swing Kicks
Group 2 – Repeats
Squat Reach Jumps
Run Stance Squat Switch Pickups
Double Airborne Heisman
Circle Run
Group 3 – Repeats
Jump Knee Tucks
Mary Katherine Lunges
Leapfrog Squats
Twist Combo
Group 4 – Repeats
Rock Star Hops
Gap Jumps
Squat Jacks
Military March
Group 5 – Repeats
Run Squat 180 Jump Switches
Lateral Leapfrog Squats
Monster Truck Tires
Hot Foot
Bonus (Doesn’t Repeat)
Pitch and Catch – Mimics Baseball
Jump Shots – Mimics Basketball
Pitch and Catch – Mimics Football
Now keep in mind, yesterday was my first day doing Plyo and I definitely had a rough time. I was only able to get through each group of exercises one time and I definitely did not do the bonus. But next week, I will do more than I did this week, and soon I will be able to keep up with Tony and the kids. :)
Tonight is Shoulders and Arms and then Ab Ripper X...My FAVORITE P90X day!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Everyone Has to Work Hard to Look Good
Ok, so as you all know by now, Carrie Underwood is one of my idols (no pun intended). I mean she is an all around great person, she has a kind heart, amazing talent, and let's face it...and AMAZING body. She isn't perfect by any means, but her body is definitely one that both you and I could have. I decided to look up what her fitness routine is...and found this awesome article. Enjoy :)
Carrie Underwood’s Diet Secrets and Workout Tips
1. Eat for energy. “If I eat too much before a show, I just want to sit down. Too little, and I’m starving. So I eat something small, like Quorn, a tasty meat-free protein, and green beans.”
2. Keep a food diary. Carrie has been tracking her intake for three years! She counts her calories on a regular basis, to see how it all adds up. “Once you realize, it’s like, ‘No wonder I’ve plateaued! No wonder I’ve been gaining weight!’” she says. “Little things really do add up.”
3. Enjoy your favorite foods, healthfully. In 2007 Carrie told SELF “My food indulgences are pizza, and I love… cheese. I have a big problem controlling myself with the cheese.” Two years later, it looks like she found a way to have her pizza and eat it too! Here’s her recipe favorite formula for a healthy, 250-calorie personal pizza: 1 Flatout wrap with 1/4 cup sauce, 1/2 cup fat-free or 2% cheese and loaded up with veggies.
4. Cut the sugar. “My sugar intake is way down, and I have a lot fewer breakouts. Now when I drink tea, it’s unsweetened. Or I’ll have water,” the start told SELF. “Also, I’m off soda. For so long, I’d have a Diet Coke with breakfast!”
Sure, you can probably tone up pretty quickly taking a Louisville slugger to headlights and slashing tires but it turns out that is not the way country idol Carrie Underwood maintains her rockin’ bod. Here are some of the slim and sexy superstar’s favorite fitness secrets:
1) Accessible Workouts. “I have Exercise TV on cable. Jillian Michael’s videos will kick your butt. She’s my trainer, and she doesn’t even know it!”
2.) Work toward an event. “Everybody has things they want to look nice for: anniversary, birthday, reunion. I’ll think to myself, Oh, that award show is coming up. Or, I have a photo shoot in four days! It’s nice to set goals.”
3.) Revel in success. “I love it when I feel good about myself. I’ll look at a photo and think, My arms look great!–and then I go work out my arms. Once you’re enjoying things about your body, you realize how much you want to keep them that way or make them better.”
4.) Favorite ab improver: “When I gain weight, it’s in the spare-tire area. I’ve told trainers abs are a physical impossibility for me. And every single time, they’re like, ‘Well, we’ll get you abs!’ So do I have them? No! But they’re as flat as they’re probably going to get. Push-ups work out everything. If you do them right, you’ll feel it in your abs. I do four sets of 10 to 20.”
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Honey Chicken Kebabs
I found this recipe at http://www.cleaneatingclub.com/ and it sounds amazing! I am having a cookout and party on Saturday night and I will DEFINITELY be making these! A LOT better than hamburgers and hot dogs :)
Honey Chicken Kebabs
Ingredients:
•1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size
•2 medium zucchini trimmed and sliced into bite-size pieces
•1 medium bell pepper de-seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
•1 red onion cut into 8 wedges
•2 tbsp. lemon juice
•1 tbsp. honey
•1 tbsp. olive oil
•1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
•1 clove garlic, crushed
•2 tsp. fresh thyme (can use 1/2 tsp. dried thyme if you don’t have fresh)
•1/4 tsp. salt
•1/4 tsp. black pepper
•16 cherry tomatoes
•8 metal or wooden skewers*
Directions:
1.In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, honey, olive oil, mustard and crushed garlic. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, zucchini, bell pepper and onion. Toss until well coated. Let marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
2.Preheat grill to medium. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers. Save the marinade mixture.
3.Grill on medium. Turn the kebabs every few minutes to make sure they cook evenly. Brush with reserve marinade mix every few minutes as well. Grill until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
*You will want to soak wooden skewers for approximately 10 minutes or so in cold water before using. This will prevent the skewers from burning.
Nutritional Info:
4 servings
Calories: 289; Fat: 6g; Cholesterol 99mg; Sodium: 145mg; Potassium: 838mg; Carbs: 18g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 41g
Honey Chicken Kebabs
Ingredients:
•2 medium zucchini trimmed and sliced into bite-size pieces
•1 medium bell pepper de-seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
•1 red onion cut into 8 wedges
•2 tbsp. lemon juice
•1 tbsp. honey
•1 tbsp. olive oil
•1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
•1 clove garlic, crushed
•2 tsp. fresh thyme (can use 1/2 tsp. dried thyme if you don’t have fresh)
•1/4 tsp. salt
•1/4 tsp. black pepper
•16 cherry tomatoes
•8 metal or wooden skewers*
Directions:
1.In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, honey, olive oil, mustard and crushed garlic. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, zucchini, bell pepper and onion. Toss until well coated. Let marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
2.Preheat grill to medium. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers. Save the marinade mixture.
3.Grill on medium. Turn the kebabs every few minutes to make sure they cook evenly. Brush with reserve marinade mix every few minutes as well. Grill until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
*You will want to soak wooden skewers for approximately 10 minutes or so in cold water before using. This will prevent the skewers from burning.
Nutritional Info:
4 servings
Calories: 289; Fat: 6g; Cholesterol 99mg; Sodium: 145mg; Potassium: 838mg; Carbs: 18g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 41g
Dream Board = Motivation!
Well, I finally got around to putting together my Dream Board...and boy am I glad that I did!
What is a Dream Board you ask? It is where you put your dreams and goals on paper...and make it look pretty (to sum it all up in a sentence). So without further adieu....Here is mine :)
What is a Dream Board you ask? It is where you put your dreams and goals on paper...and make it look pretty (to sum it all up in a sentence). So without further adieu....Here is mine :)
It is hard to see, I know...but you get the idea. But just so you know, I will go ahead and list the dreams and goals that I included!
- I want to pay off my credit card debt
- I want to finish remodeling my house
- I want to be a Diamond Coach by Summit 2012 in VEGASSS
- I want to get and iPad 2
- I want to FINALLY get my iPhone
- I want to get ANOTHER Boxer puppy so that Mr. Bo has a friend when I am not at home
- I want to get my dream car...a Chevy Tahoe
- I want to attain my goal body...one like Carrie Underwood's
On my board I also included a bunch of words and phrases to help motivate me even more...A few of those phrases being "Kick Butt", "It's time to start turning heads", "Sound Mind Sound Body", and "Don't stop kickin' til the clock stops tickin'".
Why did I make this Dream Board? And why do I think it is important? I made it so that I could visualize my goals. Yeah, I see them in my head, but when you put something on paper you are far more likely to do it. It helps hold you even more accountable for your actions. I WILL attain everything on my Dream Board...then I will make a new one with even BIGGER dreams and goals.
On another note...I started another round of P90X...this time the Classic Schedule with a fellow Pittsburgh Coach, Erika! Having an accountability partner while working through ANY workout program will help to keep you BOTH on track...today is Plyometrics...This will be my first time ever doing Plyo! I will let you know tomorrow how it goes. :)
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
20 Habits That Make You Fat
20 Habits That Make You Fat
Many “get fat” habits that can be turned into a “slim-down” habit, starting today. All you need is a pinch of resolve and a few new routines. Here are the 20 habits you can replace right now, compliments of the Eat This, Not That! No-Diet Diet.
FAT HABIT #1: Eating "low-fat"
It sounds crazy, but I want you to stop buying foods marketed as low-fat or fat-free. Typically, they save you only a few calories and, in doing so, they replace harmless fats with low-performing carbohydrates that digest quickly—causing a sugar rush and, immediately afterward, rebound hunger. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that meals that limited carbohydrates to 43 percent were more filling and had a milder effect on blood sugar than meals with 55 percent carbohydrates. That means you’ll store less body fat and be less likely to eat more later.
FAT HABIT #2: Not seeking nutrition advice
Good news here: By reading this, you’re already forming habits that can help you shed pounds. When Canadian researchers sent diet and exercise advice to more than 1,000 people, they found that the recipients began eating smarter and working more physical activity into their daily routines. Not surprisingly, the habits of the non-recipients didn’t budge. Follow me on Twitter for the fat-melting weight loss tips I come across every day as the editor-in-chief of Men’s Health magazine—and lose your belly without ever dieting again.
FAT HABIT #3: Sleeping too little or too much
According to Wake Forest researchers, dieters who sleep five hours or less put on 2½ times more belly fat, while those who sleep more than eight hours pack on only slightly less than that. Shoot for an average of six to seven hours of sleep per night—the optimal amount for weight control.
FAT HABIT #4: Eating free restaurant foods
Breadsticks, biscuits, and chips and salsa may be complimentary at some restaurants, but that doesn’t mean you won’t pay for them. Every time you eat one of Olive Garden's free breadsticks or Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits, you're adding an additional 150 calories to your meal. Eat three over the course of dinner and that's 450 calories. That's also roughly the number of calories you can expect for every basket of tortilla chips you get at your local Mexican restaurant. What's worse, none of these calories comes paired with any redeeming nutritional value. Consider them junk food on steroids.
FAT HABIT #5: Drinking soda—even diet!
The average American guzzles nearly a full gallon of soda every week. Why is that so bad? Because a 2005 study found that drinking one to two sodas per day increases your chances of being overweight or obese by nearly 33 percent. And diet soda is no better. When researchers in San Antonio tracked a group of elderly subjects for nearly a decade, they found that compared to nondrinkers, those who drank two or more diet sodas a day watched their waistlines increase five times faster. The researchers theorize that the artificial sweeteners trigger appetite cues, causing you to unconsciously eat more at subsequent meals.
FAT HABIT #6: Skipping meals
In a 2011 national survey from the Calorie Control Council, 17 percent of Americans admitted to skipping meals to lose weight. The problem is, skipping meals actually increases your odds of obesity, especially when it comes to breakfast. A study from the American Journal of Epidemiology found that people who cut out the morning meal were 4.5 times more likely to be obese. Why? Skipping meals slows your metabolism and boosts your hunger. That puts your body in prime fat-storage mode and increases your odds of overeating at the next meal.
FAT HABIT #7: Eating too quickly
If your body has one major flaw, this is it: It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain that it’s had enough. A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that slow eaters took in 66 fewer calories per meal, but compared to their fast-eating peers, they felt like they had eaten more. What’s 66 calories, you ask? If you can do that at every meal, you’ll lose more than 20 pounds a year!
FAT HABIT #8: Watching too much TV
A University of Vermont study found that overweight participants who reduced their TV time by just 50 percent burned an additional 119 calories a day on average. That’s an automatic 12-pound annual loss! Maximize those results by multitasking while you watch—even light household tasks will further bump up your caloric burn. Plus, if your hands are occupied with dishes or laundry, you’ll be less likely to mindlessly snack—the other main occupational hazard associated with tube time.
FAT HABIT #9: Ordering the combo meal
A study in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing shows that compared to ordering a la carte, you pick up a hundred or more extra calories by opting for the “combo” or “value meal." Why? Because when you order items bundled together, you're likely to buy more food than you want. You're better off ordering your food piecemeal. That way you won't be influenced by pricing schemes designed to hustle a few more cents out of your pocket.
FAT HABIT #10: Facing the buffet
Cornell researchers found that when eating at a buffet-style restaurant, obese diners were 15 percent more likely to choose seats with a clear view of the food. Your move: Choose a seat that places your back toward the spread. It will help you avoid fixating on the food.
FAT HABIT #11: Eating off larger plates
One study found that when given an option, a whopping 98.6 percent of obese individuals opt for larger plates. Translation: More food, more calories, and more body fat. Keep your portions in check by choosing smaller serving dishes. If need be, you can always go back for seconds.
FAT HABIT #12: Putting serving dishes on the table
Resist setting out foods buffet- or family-style, and opt instead to serve them from the kitchen. A study in the journal Obesity found that when food is served from the dinner table, people consume 35 percent more over the course of the meal. When an additional helping requires leaving the table, people hesitate to go back for more.
FAT HABIT #13: Choosing white bread
A study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that when obese subjects incorporated whole grains into their diets, they lost more abdominal fat over the course of 12 weeks. There are likely multiple factors at play, but the most notable is this: Whole grain foods pack in more fiber and an overall stronger nutritional package than their refined-grain counterparts.
FAT HABIT #14: Taking big bites
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who took large bites of food consumed 52 percent more calories in one sitting than those who took small bites and chewed longer. By cutting food into smaller pieces, you can increase satiety and enjoy your food more thoroughly. A good general rule? The smaller your bites, the thinner your waistline.
FAT HABIT #15: Not drinking enough water
Adequate water intake is essential for all your body’s functions, and the more you drink, the better your chances of staying thin. In one University of Utah study, dieting participants who were instructed to drink two cups of water before each meal lost 30 percent more weight than their thirsty peers. And you can magnify the effect by adding ice. German researchers found that six cups of cold water a day could prompt a metabolic boost that incinerates 50 daily calories. That’s enough to shed five pounds a year!
FAT HABIT #16: Having overweight friends
Research from the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that when a friend becomes obese, it ups your chance of obesity by 57 percent. This probably has to do with the social norms that you’re exposed to. Rather than ditch a friend who starts to put on a few extra pounds though, suggest healthy activities that you can do together, and avoid letting him or her dictate the meal (“Let’s split the cheesecake!”)
FAT HABIT #17: Eating too late
Your body can burn flab while you sleep, but only if it isn't too busy processing a full stomach. A new study in the journal Obesity looked at the sleeping and eating habits of 52 people over seven days, and it found that those who ate after 8 p.m. took in the most daily calories and had the highest BMIs.
FAT HABIT #18: Not using a scale
Looking at your body weight reinforces weight-loss goals and makes it difficult to cheat your diet. When University of Minnesota researchers observed dieters who weighed themselves daily, they discovered that the routine of stepping on a scale helped those people lose twice as much weight as those who weighed themselves less frequently. Avoid being thrown of by natural fluctuations in body weight by stepping onto the scale at the same time every day.
FAT HABIT #19: Drinking fruity beverages
Most restaurants and bars have ditched their fresh-fruit recipes in favor of viscous syrups made mostly from high fructose corn syrup and thickening agents. As a general rule, the more garnishes a drink has hanging from its rim, the worse it is for your waistline.
FAT HABIT #20: Eating when emotional
A study from the University of Alabama found that emotional eaters—those who admitted eating in response to emotional stress—were 13 times more likely to be overweight or obese. If you feel the urge to eat in response to stress, try chewing a piece of gum, chugging a glass of water, or taking a walk around the block. Create an automatic response that doesn't involve food and you'll prevent yourself from overloading on calories.
*COPIED FROM http://www.yahoo.com/
Many “get fat” habits that can be turned into a “slim-down” habit, starting today. All you need is a pinch of resolve and a few new routines. Here are the 20 habits you can replace right now, compliments of the Eat This, Not That! No-Diet Diet.
FAT HABIT #1: Eating "low-fat"
It sounds crazy, but I want you to stop buying foods marketed as low-fat or fat-free. Typically, they save you only a few calories and, in doing so, they replace harmless fats with low-performing carbohydrates that digest quickly—causing a sugar rush and, immediately afterward, rebound hunger. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that meals that limited carbohydrates to 43 percent were more filling and had a milder effect on blood sugar than meals with 55 percent carbohydrates. That means you’ll store less body fat and be less likely to eat more later.
FAT HABIT #2: Not seeking nutrition advice
Good news here: By reading this, you’re already forming habits that can help you shed pounds. When Canadian researchers sent diet and exercise advice to more than 1,000 people, they found that the recipients began eating smarter and working more physical activity into their daily routines. Not surprisingly, the habits of the non-recipients didn’t budge. Follow me on Twitter for the fat-melting weight loss tips I come across every day as the editor-in-chief of Men’s Health magazine—and lose your belly without ever dieting again.
FAT HABIT #3: Sleeping too little or too much
According to Wake Forest researchers, dieters who sleep five hours or less put on 2½ times more belly fat, while those who sleep more than eight hours pack on only slightly less than that. Shoot for an average of six to seven hours of sleep per night—the optimal amount for weight control.
FAT HABIT #4: Eating free restaurant foods
Breadsticks, biscuits, and chips and salsa may be complimentary at some restaurants, but that doesn’t mean you won’t pay for them. Every time you eat one of Olive Garden's free breadsticks or Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits, you're adding an additional 150 calories to your meal. Eat three over the course of dinner and that's 450 calories. That's also roughly the number of calories you can expect for every basket of tortilla chips you get at your local Mexican restaurant. What's worse, none of these calories comes paired with any redeeming nutritional value. Consider them junk food on steroids.
FAT HABIT #5: Drinking soda—even diet!
The average American guzzles nearly a full gallon of soda every week. Why is that so bad? Because a 2005 study found that drinking one to two sodas per day increases your chances of being overweight or obese by nearly 33 percent. And diet soda is no better. When researchers in San Antonio tracked a group of elderly subjects for nearly a decade, they found that compared to nondrinkers, those who drank two or more diet sodas a day watched their waistlines increase five times faster. The researchers theorize that the artificial sweeteners trigger appetite cues, causing you to unconsciously eat more at subsequent meals.
FAT HABIT #6: Skipping meals
In a 2011 national survey from the Calorie Control Council, 17 percent of Americans admitted to skipping meals to lose weight. The problem is, skipping meals actually increases your odds of obesity, especially when it comes to breakfast. A study from the American Journal of Epidemiology found that people who cut out the morning meal were 4.5 times more likely to be obese. Why? Skipping meals slows your metabolism and boosts your hunger. That puts your body in prime fat-storage mode and increases your odds of overeating at the next meal.
FAT HABIT #7: Eating too quickly
If your body has one major flaw, this is it: It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain that it’s had enough. A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that slow eaters took in 66 fewer calories per meal, but compared to their fast-eating peers, they felt like they had eaten more. What’s 66 calories, you ask? If you can do that at every meal, you’ll lose more than 20 pounds a year!
FAT HABIT #8: Watching too much TV
A University of Vermont study found that overweight participants who reduced their TV time by just 50 percent burned an additional 119 calories a day on average. That’s an automatic 12-pound annual loss! Maximize those results by multitasking while you watch—even light household tasks will further bump up your caloric burn. Plus, if your hands are occupied with dishes or laundry, you’ll be less likely to mindlessly snack—the other main occupational hazard associated with tube time.
FAT HABIT #9: Ordering the combo meal
A study in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing shows that compared to ordering a la carte, you pick up a hundred or more extra calories by opting for the “combo” or “value meal." Why? Because when you order items bundled together, you're likely to buy more food than you want. You're better off ordering your food piecemeal. That way you won't be influenced by pricing schemes designed to hustle a few more cents out of your pocket.
FAT HABIT #10: Facing the buffet
Cornell researchers found that when eating at a buffet-style restaurant, obese diners were 15 percent more likely to choose seats with a clear view of the food. Your move: Choose a seat that places your back toward the spread. It will help you avoid fixating on the food.
FAT HABIT #11: Eating off larger plates
One study found that when given an option, a whopping 98.6 percent of obese individuals opt for larger plates. Translation: More food, more calories, and more body fat. Keep your portions in check by choosing smaller serving dishes. If need be, you can always go back for seconds.
FAT HABIT #12: Putting serving dishes on the table
Resist setting out foods buffet- or family-style, and opt instead to serve them from the kitchen. A study in the journal Obesity found that when food is served from the dinner table, people consume 35 percent more over the course of the meal. When an additional helping requires leaving the table, people hesitate to go back for more.
FAT HABIT #13: Choosing white bread
A study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that when obese subjects incorporated whole grains into their diets, they lost more abdominal fat over the course of 12 weeks. There are likely multiple factors at play, but the most notable is this: Whole grain foods pack in more fiber and an overall stronger nutritional package than their refined-grain counterparts.
FAT HABIT #14: Taking big bites
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who took large bites of food consumed 52 percent more calories in one sitting than those who took small bites and chewed longer. By cutting food into smaller pieces, you can increase satiety and enjoy your food more thoroughly. A good general rule? The smaller your bites, the thinner your waistline.
FAT HABIT #15: Not drinking enough water
Adequate water intake is essential for all your body’s functions, and the more you drink, the better your chances of staying thin. In one University of Utah study, dieting participants who were instructed to drink two cups of water before each meal lost 30 percent more weight than their thirsty peers. And you can magnify the effect by adding ice. German researchers found that six cups of cold water a day could prompt a metabolic boost that incinerates 50 daily calories. That’s enough to shed five pounds a year!
FAT HABIT #16: Having overweight friends
Research from the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that when a friend becomes obese, it ups your chance of obesity by 57 percent. This probably has to do with the social norms that you’re exposed to. Rather than ditch a friend who starts to put on a few extra pounds though, suggest healthy activities that you can do together, and avoid letting him or her dictate the meal (“Let’s split the cheesecake!”)
FAT HABIT #17: Eating too late
Your body can burn flab while you sleep, but only if it isn't too busy processing a full stomach. A new study in the journal Obesity looked at the sleeping and eating habits of 52 people over seven days, and it found that those who ate after 8 p.m. took in the most daily calories and had the highest BMIs.
FAT HABIT #18: Not using a scale
Looking at your body weight reinforces weight-loss goals and makes it difficult to cheat your diet. When University of Minnesota researchers observed dieters who weighed themselves daily, they discovered that the routine of stepping on a scale helped those people lose twice as much weight as those who weighed themselves less frequently. Avoid being thrown of by natural fluctuations in body weight by stepping onto the scale at the same time every day.
FAT HABIT #19: Drinking fruity beverages
Most restaurants and bars have ditched their fresh-fruit recipes in favor of viscous syrups made mostly from high fructose corn syrup and thickening agents. As a general rule, the more garnishes a drink has hanging from its rim, the worse it is for your waistline.
FAT HABIT #20: Eating when emotional
A study from the University of Alabama found that emotional eaters—those who admitted eating in response to emotional stress—were 13 times more likely to be overweight or obese. If you feel the urge to eat in response to stress, try chewing a piece of gum, chugging a glass of water, or taking a walk around the block. Create an automatic response that doesn't involve food and you'll prevent yourself from overloading on calories.
*COPIED FROM http://www.yahoo.com/
Monday, July 25, 2011
Roasted Chicken Breast with Red Potatoes and Asparagus
So this recipe sounds amazing...I might be making this for dinner one night this week!
Roasted Chicken Breast with Red Potatoes and Asparagus
Clean Eating at it's Best!
45 Minutes to Prepare and Cook
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a large baking dish with cooking spray.
Add chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus, basil, garlic and olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary and pepper.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally until tender.
Serves 8. Pairs perfectly with a simple green salad
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEATHEN.GIRL.
Clean Eating at it's Best!
45 Minutes to Prepare and Cook
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 2 inch cubes.
- 2 lbs red potatoes, chopped into 2 inch cubes
- 1.5 cups chopped roma tomatoes
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces.
- 3/4 c. fresh basil, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary
- Ground pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a large baking dish with cooking spray.
Add chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus, basil, garlic and olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary and pepper.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally until tender.
Serves 8. Pairs perfectly with a simple green salad
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEATHEN.GIRL.
Friday, July 22, 2011
30 Day Challenge!
Have you hit a wall when it comes to weight loss? Do you feel like you have lost all that you can and you are ready to throw in the towel?
Nutrition is the most important factor when you are trying to get in shape, and it's also the hardest! It's not just about working out 5-6 times a week. That's only 5-6 decisions you have to make. They say people make more than 200 (YIKES) choices about food/beverages EVERYDAY! That's a lot of decision making!
It can be hard to resist temptations...office birthday cake, happy hour, someone brought in bagels, you're running late and need to grab something! It used to STRESS me out beyond words!! But I started with Shakeology and a little book called The Eat Clean Diet. Shakeology cut my cravings for junk out, gave me an easy option to grab and go, and was a delicious alternative to poor meal choices. The Eat Clean Diet taught me what to eat, to PLAN AHEAD, cook meals one day and week and have them ready to go.
If you need that little kick in the butt, you should join our 30 day Challenge! Starts August 1st!
Requirements
Commit to the Beachbody Challenge. Not only can you enter the Beachbody contest, but it will help you stay accountable!
Commit to the Beachbody Challenge
If you don't have a Free Team Beachbody Membership, sign up HERE and it will assign me as your free coach :)
Be on the Team Bombshell! This special promotion is open to everybody! If any of your friends and family also wants to participate, then they can order Shakeology using this link and will be added to the Team!
Order Shakeology Today!
If your friend or family member already have a Teambeachbody account, but are not on the Team Bombshell, then simply send an email and my info below to coachrelations@teambeachbody.com using their email address they have registered with Beachbody, and ask to have me as their new coach. Tell them Kristin Maher; Coach ID# 92616
Be on Shakeology Home Direct.
You must be on HD -one time orders don’t count! But you are not required to be on Shakeology past one month if you wish not to. If you are already using Shakeology, that’s perfectly fine but you must have an order of Shakeology HD in August for you to qualify for prizes. PLUS if you order it on Home Direct, it comes with FREE workout DVDs =) You can cancel the autoship ANY time, but I encourage you to try it for a month before you make a decision. I took a leap of faith when ordering it 8 months ago and never want to go without it!!
Day's 1-3 you will do the Shakeology Cleanse to jump-start your weightloss.
Day's 4-30 you will replace one meal a day with Shakeology combined with 3-5 days of exercise a week and a clean diet program that I will help you design and tweak.
Shakeology has a 30 day money back guarantee... So if for any reason you are not satisfied with your results after the 4th week, you can return it for a full refund.
There will be a support group as well as individual, one on one support from me :)
So there you have it. You can not only win $1000 this August from Beachbody for your Shakeology Success story, but you can also win some great prizes from my exclusive Team Bombshell contest as well!
So what do you say? Here is your chance to lose weight, get healthy, and win some great prizes! If you have any questions then please message me or sign up today!
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