This is my life as a single mom who is in a serious relationship, working full-time, and working full time as a Beachbody coach. My life is a roller coaster and I know there has to be others that feel the same. Each day is an adventure in itself!!!! What keeps me trucking along and what makes me want to SCREAM!!! LOL....
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Kid Rock Concert
So Friday night my friend Jessica and I went to the Kid Rock Born Free concert in Kansas City. We had a great time. It was a great concert and made some new friends. As always I opened my mouth and met new friends. I seem to have that talent. What is your talent. Can you talk to just anyone? I love it. I have met some great people with some great stories.
Anyway. After the concert we went to Harrahs and I won $200 on a penny slot. ya a penny slot. It was great. We left and got to our hotel at 3 am. we were awaken the next morning at 8 am with pounding on our door. It was two cops asking if they could talk to us. So i guess there was a murder four doors down from our room and the first 911 call was 3:08 am. We actually followed the two cars into and parked next to them. we went left and they went right. SCARY!!!!!
But besides that it was a great time. I just wanted to share this little story with you.
Anyway. After the concert we went to Harrahs and I won $200 on a penny slot. ya a penny slot. It was great. We left and got to our hotel at 3 am. we were awaken the next morning at 8 am with pounding on our door. It was two cops asking if they could talk to us. So i guess there was a murder four doors down from our room and the first 911 call was 3:08 am. We actually followed the two cars into and parked next to them. we went left and they went right. SCARY!!!!!
But besides that it was a great time. I just wanted to share this little story with you.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Just Eat This: A Diet for Weight Loss
Just Eat This: A Diet for Weight Loss
Steve Edwards
The initial stages of a weight loss program are the most difficult. Since I eat fairly healthy most of the time, my first step is to enact a few rules that still allow me to eat but that point my eating in the direction I want it to be going. As long as you're exercising, you don't need to vastly reduce your calories unless you're on some type of time-induced crash program. Slow and steady is generally more doable, more fun, and healthier.
For all of my diet programs I follow the same general guidelines, so make sure to read Just Eat This to learn about them.
Steve's diet for weight loss in the initial stages
In my world, it's always easier to add exercise than to take food away, so when I need to shed some weight I begin each day with a 30-minute to three-hour cardio workout. It's usually biking or running but can be something like yoga. The point is to enhance fat mobilization—your body's ability to burn stored fat. I always do this workout on an empty stomach, but for anything over an hour and a half, I'll begin consuming a sports drink that is mainly carbs along with some protein (4:1 ratio) after 30 minutes of exercise. I make sure to drink water all day long. I drink a glass when I wake up and keep going. Most people are chronically dehydrated.
My supplement regimen varies depending on the type of training I'm doing. The harder I train, the more supplements I take. The only constants are vitamins, like ActiVit®, and an omega supplement, usually fish oil. Beyond that, it varies from nothing when I'm in a maintenance cycle to packs of stuff every few hours when I'm doing ultra stuff.
I also don't eat the same things every day. This is just an example of the types of foods and the timing.
Morning: Post-workout snack—this is approximately 4 parts carbs to 1 part protein with a little fat. I tend to try making this more natural, like a protein shake, but P90X® Peak Recovery Formula would also work well. However, if I'm not working out too hard and don't need maximum glycogen replenishment, I'll opt for a more traditional breakfast that follows an approximate 4:1 ratio. This is generally a bowl of whole grain cereal with a piece of fruit. It will absorb slower than the recovery drink, but if my glycogen stores aren't completely drained, that's okay.
A little while later: Coffee, black.
Morning snack: Nothing, but I usually advise eating a snack in this slot, like a piece of fruit or a protein shake. More on this later.
Lunch: Whole-bean and rice burrito with loads of salsa made from all-natural ingredients. I use a lot of salsa, probably 4 ounces for a 12 to 16-ounce burrito.
Note: Lunch might be late. I go for long periods in the morning without eating. As a writer, I work on momentum and don't like to be interrupted when I'm in the zone. My body works well for long periods without food, a tactic that certainly doesn't work for many people.
Afternoon snack: I do my hard training in the afternoon when I can. If it's long training, then I'll eat during it (a bar of some kind). If it's short, I'll just eat afterward. That meal is another post-exercise drink. I tend to use Recovery Formula after the harder workout because it has sugar and works faster.
An hour or two later, dinner: Some type of lean meat, fish, or high-protein veggie thing (like a burrito), with some veggies and a salad. When I'm trying to lose weight and training, I give myself what I call "all-you-can-eat veggies." No dressing, just veggies. But I can use balsamic vinaigrette on my salad and dip the veggies in whole-grain mustard.
Dessert: A beer or glass of red wine. I'm not much of a dessert person but I will eat it on occasion. While trying to lose weight, I'd rather have a drink, which helps me relax, which isn't always easy when you are undereating and training hard.
Late night snack: Herbal tea.
Questions you might be asking yourself
Is this enough calories? I didn't give amounts of food, but that varies based on feeling. Especially when training, my body tells me when it's hungry. I'll feed it, but when losing weight I try never feeling full. I try following a "leave the table when you're 80 percent full" rule.
Is it too many calories? The only time I get very tight with regards to calories is when I have a fair amount of weight to lose. Usually, I'm within 10 pounds of my goal. If it's more, I'll start on feeling and then restrict calories for up to three or four weeks. I don't like to restrict calories longer than this because it can hinder my metabolism. And I always zigzag my calories so that I don't go into "starvation mode."
Is it too many carbs? It's actually low on carbs for the amount of exercise I'm doing. When I'm really cranking along, I'll eat triple the carbs and triple the calories. This is my version of a low-carb diet.
Do you drink with your meals? I try not to. Maybe a few sips of water or wine. But drinking with food interferes with the digestive process and should be minimized. I'll often drink a glass of water a bit before a meal. This helps fill my stomach so that I'm less hungry and I rarely feel the need to "wash down" my meal.
How long do you do it? Like I said, I'm usually within that last hurrah or my target weight. This means that I usually don't have to stay strict for more than a few weeks at a time. More than a month on a diet like this and my body fat percentage begins to get dangerously low.
Steve Edwards
The initial stages of a weight loss program are the most difficult. Since I eat fairly healthy most of the time, my first step is to enact a few rules that still allow me to eat but that point my eating in the direction I want it to be going. As long as you're exercising, you don't need to vastly reduce your calories unless you're on some type of time-induced crash program. Slow and steady is generally more doable, more fun, and healthier.
For all of my diet programs I follow the same general guidelines, so make sure to read Just Eat This to learn about them.
Steve's diet for weight loss in the initial stages
In my world, it's always easier to add exercise than to take food away, so when I need to shed some weight I begin each day with a 30-minute to three-hour cardio workout. It's usually biking or running but can be something like yoga. The point is to enhance fat mobilization—your body's ability to burn stored fat. I always do this workout on an empty stomach, but for anything over an hour and a half, I'll begin consuming a sports drink that is mainly carbs along with some protein (4:1 ratio) after 30 minutes of exercise. I make sure to drink water all day long. I drink a glass when I wake up and keep going. Most people are chronically dehydrated.
My supplement regimen varies depending on the type of training I'm doing. The harder I train, the more supplements I take. The only constants are vitamins, like ActiVit®, and an omega supplement, usually fish oil. Beyond that, it varies from nothing when I'm in a maintenance cycle to packs of stuff every few hours when I'm doing ultra stuff.
I also don't eat the same things every day. This is just an example of the types of foods and the timing.
Morning: Post-workout snack—this is approximately 4 parts carbs to 1 part protein with a little fat. I tend to try making this more natural, like a protein shake, but P90X® Peak Recovery Formula would also work well. However, if I'm not working out too hard and don't need maximum glycogen replenishment, I'll opt for a more traditional breakfast that follows an approximate 4:1 ratio. This is generally a bowl of whole grain cereal with a piece of fruit. It will absorb slower than the recovery drink, but if my glycogen stores aren't completely drained, that's okay.
A little while later: Coffee, black.
Morning snack: Nothing, but I usually advise eating a snack in this slot, like a piece of fruit or a protein shake. More on this later.
Lunch: Whole-bean and rice burrito with loads of salsa made from all-natural ingredients. I use a lot of salsa, probably 4 ounces for a 12 to 16-ounce burrito.
Note: Lunch might be late. I go for long periods in the morning without eating. As a writer, I work on momentum and don't like to be interrupted when I'm in the zone. My body works well for long periods without food, a tactic that certainly doesn't work for many people.
Afternoon snack: I do my hard training in the afternoon when I can. If it's long training, then I'll eat during it (a bar of some kind). If it's short, I'll just eat afterward. That meal is another post-exercise drink. I tend to use Recovery Formula after the harder workout because it has sugar and works faster.
An hour or two later, dinner: Some type of lean meat, fish, or high-protein veggie thing (like a burrito), with some veggies and a salad. When I'm trying to lose weight and training, I give myself what I call "all-you-can-eat veggies." No dressing, just veggies. But I can use balsamic vinaigrette on my salad and dip the veggies in whole-grain mustard.
Dessert: A beer or glass of red wine. I'm not much of a dessert person but I will eat it on occasion. While trying to lose weight, I'd rather have a drink, which helps me relax, which isn't always easy when you are undereating and training hard.
Late night snack: Herbal tea.
Questions you might be asking yourself
Is this enough calories? I didn't give amounts of food, but that varies based on feeling. Especially when training, my body tells me when it's hungry. I'll feed it, but when losing weight I try never feeling full. I try following a "leave the table when you're 80 percent full" rule.
Is it too many calories? The only time I get very tight with regards to calories is when I have a fair amount of weight to lose. Usually, I'm within 10 pounds of my goal. If it's more, I'll start on feeling and then restrict calories for up to three or four weeks. I don't like to restrict calories longer than this because it can hinder my metabolism. And I always zigzag my calories so that I don't go into "starvation mode."
Is it too many carbs? It's actually low on carbs for the amount of exercise I'm doing. When I'm really cranking along, I'll eat triple the carbs and triple the calories. This is my version of a low-carb diet.
Do you drink with your meals? I try not to. Maybe a few sips of water or wine. But drinking with food interferes with the digestive process and should be minimized. I'll often drink a glass of water a bit before a meal. This helps fill my stomach so that I'm less hungry and I rarely feel the need to "wash down" my meal.
How long do you do it? Like I said, I'm usually within that last hurrah or my target weight. This means that I usually don't have to stay strict for more than a few weeks at a time. More than a month on a diet like this and my body fat percentage begins to get dangerously low.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Southwestern Pizza
Yummy Monday: Southwestern Pizza
by Chalene on February 15, 2011
Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 12-inch 100% whole wheat pizza crust
1 cup prepared tomato salsa
1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat 2 percent mozzarella
1 1/3 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (about 2/3 cup)
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions
1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place crust on sheet and top with salsa, 1 cup mozzarella, beans, sliced red pepper, and scallions. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
2. Place pizza in oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro if desired. Cut into six slices and serve.
Nutrition facts per serving (2 slices): 488 calories, 28g protein, 72g carbohydrate, 12g fat (5.4g saturated), 16g fiber
by Chalene on February 15, 2011
Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 12-inch 100% whole wheat pizza crust
1 cup prepared tomato salsa
1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat 2 percent mozzarella
1 1/3 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (about 2/3 cup)
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions
1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place crust on sheet and top with salsa, 1 cup mozzarella, beans, sliced red pepper, and scallions. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
2. Place pizza in oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro if desired. Cut into six slices and serve.
Nutrition facts per serving (2 slices): 488 calories, 28g protein, 72g carbohydrate, 12g fat (5.4g saturated), 16g fiber
Saturday, February 19, 2011
P90X is to hard for me!!!!
Isn't that the point... If you are heavy or overwieght or obese and you feel nasty and ugly do you expect it to be easy to loose all the weight? I mean come on. Think about it. If it were easy then everyone would be smoking hot... not just the ones that workout every day and eat right...that woud be nice wouldn't it?
Here is some advice from a great individual.. Tony Horton. You Are Going To Die!
The title of this blog is much more than a means to grab your attention. With the start of a new year it's typical for many people to establish new disciplines (temporarily), but the new year is also a reminder that time is flying at light speed, literally. With every passing nanosecond we all get a little closer to death. You know, that thing that happens to everyone. Your final day on earth, rigermortous sets in, the end. It seems to me that quite a lot of people meander through life as if death isn't coming. We act as if we have all the time in the world. We wait, hesitate, procrastinate and blow-off life altering opportunities all the time. Our goals, ideas and aspirations are put on hold for some ideal moment in the distant future. We dillydally and waist our precious time on a mishmash of nonsensical meaningless crap that consumes years of our lives. Why and for what? Most often it's because we're scared. Scared to live at our full potential. Why take the risk when you think we're going to live forever? I'm here to tell you that your life on this earth is precious and shorter than you think. Turning 50 this year proved that to me. I swear it feels like I was in high school ten minutes ago. Turns out that was over 30 years ago! As we get older change can become more daunting with every passing day. You don't have to be at midlife for this to be true. Teenagers get just as stuck as people in their 50s and 60s. I've seen people give up and thrown in the towel at all ages. We've all been an eyewitness to the tragedies of misguided lives. The hope and optimism of childhood gives way to despair and disappointment with one bad experience after another. It's the saddest thing in the world. Maybe you know what I'm talking about.
Is there hope for the fallen? Can we turn it around after years of wasting time, procrastinating, plenty of hardship and waiting for the right moment that never comes? Hell yes! The good news is that you can have the life you dreamed of as a kid without meds and therapy. Step one is moving. Turns out that it doesn't really matter how you move. What matters is that you do. Step two involves eating healthy food. Whole food that feeds the body, spirit and especially the mind. The garbage this country eats most of the time is killing us. Junk food and fast food (AKA food porn) does NOT fuel our desire to grow, learn and change. It keeps us in a state of flux and despair. If you have problems, procrastinate and feel stuck in general, odds are you're overweight, out of shape and eat junk. The deck is stacked against you if you're overweight and out of shape. Your brain can't function to solve problems properly if your feeding your mouth tons of sugar and grease. If you like a life of quite desperation then continue to spend endless hours sitting and laying around. If procrastination, sadness, depression, low self esteem and a state of malaise fits your lifestyle then continue to eat candy, cupcakes, high fructose corn syrup, fried food, saturated fats, soda pop, processed carbs, hot dogs and tons of cheese on your pepperoni pizza. Nobody gets away with making lame choices in this world. Sooner or later (turns out later comes sooner than you thought) your bad behavior will ruin your life.
Good behavior can and will save your life. Good behavior will give you the opportunity to turn misery into joy and happiness. In the end it's joy and happiness we seek. Authentic joy and happiness comes from treating ourselves and others with respect and civility. Adult toys (cars, homes, jewelry, etc), prestige, money and looks are usually a means to short term pleasures. These things feed the ego. The ego isn't real. It's your desire to create a false you to present to the world. Nothing but smoke and mirrors to make you feel better than someone else. Yuck! What is good behavior? You know exactly what it is by now. It's a matter of whether you want to practice it consistently or not. The more disciplined you are the less problems you'll have. Honestly! For real! Life will still come at you at a million miles an hour and the issues in your life will still exist, but when you exercise and eat right you create the brain chemistry of a person who can deal with issues, problems and challenges productively and happily. Other variables like proper sleep and stress management skills play a roll as well, but the foundation of "the good life" comes from the two things that make you a joyous happy human being. Exercise and healthy food. Period. The clock is ticking and your death is inevitable, so while your here why not take the first steps toward a better life. Get off the fence, ask for help, start moving, eat your veggies, enjoy the journey, enjoy the power of right now, push play and experience the life you desire and deserve.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Shakeology Chocolate Pie
Got this recipe from a fellow blogger!!!.....Thanks Jay Garbarin
Chocolate Shakeology® Pie! (updated for coconut option)
Finally found a recipe for this pie. (Thanks Brian Hin) It's very easy and fast to make and has all of the nutritional value of Shakeology® and then some! :)
. 1-1/2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology
. 1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter
. 1 container silken tofu (12 oz.) {my Container was 16oz.}
. 2 Tbsp. soy milk
. 2 Tbsp. agave nectar (or maple syrup)
. 1 "Healthy" graham cracker pie crust (recipe below)
(Edit: Recently saw a similar Recipe with more Peanut butter [1 cup] & the addition of 1 cup of reduced fat / unsweetened shredded coconut for topping. Additionally the Whole Wheat Graham cracker crust was basted with one egg white before baking crust in oven)
Ingredients ready with food Processor
Blend or food-process peanut butter, tofu, Shakeology, soy milk, and agave nectar until smooth and creamy, adding more soy milk if necessary. Pour into pie crust and refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour). Serves 8.
After you blend ingredients together just pour it into pie crust
Above picture is a regular crust w/ Butter that I made.
(Update: the above crust held up much better, although not as healthy)
My new "Healthy" Crust recipe is this:
(Crust did not firm-up like I would have liked; may have to go back to the Crust with butter, at least the filling is super healthy)
. 1-1/2 cups graham cracker (I used 12 sheets)
. 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
. 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
. 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
Bake at 350°F for 10 min.
Refrigerate until firm and then serve!!
Preparation Time: 10 minutes, plus 60 minutes refrigeration time
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Cut into 8 Pieces
Filling
Calories: 168
Carbs: 11 g
Fat: 9 g
Protein: 9 g
Healthy Crust
Calories: 113
Carbs: 22 g
TOTALS for 1/8th Pie : Calories: 281, Carbs: 33 g, Fat: 11 g, Protein: 11 g
Cut into 10 Pieces
Filling
Calories: 134
Carbs: 9 g
Fat: 8 g
Protein: 9g
Healthy Crust
Calories: 90 g
Carbs: 17 g
Fat: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
TOTALS for 1/10th Pie : Calories: 224, Carbs: 26 g, Fat: 10 g, Protein: 11 g
Enjoy everyone!!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The 2 Most Important Hours for Weight Loss
You may be surprised to learn that the two most important hours of a successful weight loss plan can be the two hours before you go to bed. In order to get on the fast track to a healthier life, a leaner body, and more satisfying eating experiences, a great new habit to develop is to stop eating at least two hours before bedtime. Here's why you should develop this beneficial habit.
Isn't a calorie a calorie?
If all calories are created equal, why does it make a difference what time of day you eat them? Bob Greene, exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness, metabolism, and weight loss, observes that it's true that whether you eat a cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt at 11 AM or 11 PM, it's still going to have about 200 calories. But he adds, "When you eat that yogurt in the morning, your metabolism speeds up a bit, maximizing the rate at which your body burns calories. At night though, your body has already shifted into low gear in preparation for sleep, so you're not going to get much of a metabolic boost from late-night eating!" Read this for "8 Foods to Boost Your Metabolism."
Change a little, lose a lot
Making a lot of small changes over a period of time can add up to big weight loss. Nobody gains a lot of weight overnight. It happens over time. Think of all the minor things that, over time, become significant factors in weight gain—for example, that extra piece of bread and butter, parking close to the store rather than a little farther away so you have to walk more, two spoons of sugar in your coffee, skipping a workout, snacking while you watch TV. The good news is that you can do something about each and every one of them. And if you find yourself eating right before you go to bed, you can start turning back the clock fifteen minutes at a time until you are eating no later than two hours before bedtime.
Reach your weight loss goals faster
Weight loss studies have shown that something as simple as just having an eating cut-off time has helped people reach their weight loss goals. In some cases, it has been this change alone that has made the difference between success and failure.
Three more reasons not to go to bed on a full stomach
Digestion takes a rest. When you are sleeping, your digestion shuts down. It's best for your body to speed food through your system.
Energy boost. When we eat earlier in the day, we get energy to walk, run, and live. And we get energy to get through those Beachbody videos like Power 90® and Hip Hop Abs™ Dance Party Series. But when you eat at the end of the day, your body is winding down and doesn't need as much food or fuel, which means the energy doesn't get used and is stored in the body as fat.
Thinking thin. When you eat earlier in the day, in addition to the calories you burn while working, moving, and living, you may have the opportunity to work out. But after 9 PM, it's hard to have the energy to do a lot of moving or exercising. The calories don't change in the evening—our behavior changes. So eating later puts you in danger of piling on more pounds and making it harder to lose them.
Why a little hunger is a good thing
When your body tells you it wants food, it's saying, "Feed me or I'll go into your fat stores and feed myself." Actually, that's great. That's what you want to hear! If you go to bed wanting a snack, you are on your way to a healthier eating pattern that will have you meeting your weight loss goals. (Click here for more advice on getting better sleep.) You will wake up in the morning hungry for breakfast and this will help you stick to a three-meal-a-day healthy eating plan.
Isn't a calorie a calorie?
If all calories are created equal, why does it make a difference what time of day you eat them? Bob Greene, exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness, metabolism, and weight loss, observes that it's true that whether you eat a cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt at 11 AM or 11 PM, it's still going to have about 200 calories. But he adds, "When you eat that yogurt in the morning, your metabolism speeds up a bit, maximizing the rate at which your body burns calories. At night though, your body has already shifted into low gear in preparation for sleep, so you're not going to get much of a metabolic boost from late-night eating!" Read this for "8 Foods to Boost Your Metabolism."
Change a little, lose a lot
Making a lot of small changes over a period of time can add up to big weight loss. Nobody gains a lot of weight overnight. It happens over time. Think of all the minor things that, over time, become significant factors in weight gain—for example, that extra piece of bread and butter, parking close to the store rather than a little farther away so you have to walk more, two spoons of sugar in your coffee, skipping a workout, snacking while you watch TV. The good news is that you can do something about each and every one of them. And if you find yourself eating right before you go to bed, you can start turning back the clock fifteen minutes at a time until you are eating no later than two hours before bedtime.
Reach your weight loss goals faster
Weight loss studies have shown that something as simple as just having an eating cut-off time has helped people reach their weight loss goals. In some cases, it has been this change alone that has made the difference between success and failure.
Three more reasons not to go to bed on a full stomach
Digestion takes a rest. When you are sleeping, your digestion shuts down. It's best for your body to speed food through your system.
Energy boost. When we eat earlier in the day, we get energy to walk, run, and live. And we get energy to get through those Beachbody videos like Power 90® and Hip Hop Abs™ Dance Party Series. But when you eat at the end of the day, your body is winding down and doesn't need as much food or fuel, which means the energy doesn't get used and is stored in the body as fat.
Thinking thin. When you eat earlier in the day, in addition to the calories you burn while working, moving, and living, you may have the opportunity to work out. But after 9 PM, it's hard to have the energy to do a lot of moving or exercising. The calories don't change in the evening—our behavior changes. So eating later puts you in danger of piling on more pounds and making it harder to lose them.
Why a little hunger is a good thing
When your body tells you it wants food, it's saying, "Feed me or I'll go into your fat stores and feed myself." Actually, that's great. That's what you want to hear! If you go to bed wanting a snack, you are on your way to a healthier eating pattern that will have you meeting your weight loss goals. (Click here for more advice on getting better sleep.) You will wake up in the morning hungry for breakfast and this will help you stick to a three-meal-a-day healthy eating plan.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Pick your free gift from ME!!!!!!
Ok.. Here we go..
I am giving a free Shakeology glasses, womens t-shirt or a mens t-shirt to everyone that orders Shakeology. Not just anyone can get these glasses and shirts so jump on this...
Shakeology can help you:
Lose Weight
Feel Energized
Improve Digestion and Regularity
Lower Cholesterol1
Tastes delicious, too!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Super Bowl...
I am so excited to see the commercials. isn't that the best part!!!! I really dont care about either team but am going for Green Bay because of Jordy Nelson. He is from here where I am and so supporting a local boy that made it!!!!!
Today I didn't workout and feel it. I will be back at it this week. Really pushing myself so that i can be in shape for LA!!!!
Nothing really to exciting today. Just watching football pre-game..... Hope everyone has a great night and enjoys the game!!!
Today I didn't workout and feel it. I will be back at it this week. Really pushing myself so that i can be in shape for LA!!!!
Nothing really to exciting today. Just watching football pre-game..... Hope everyone has a great night and enjoys the game!!!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Beat the Winter "Blahs"
Beat the Winter "Blahs" with Exercise
By Amy Ludwig
Feeling a post-holiday letdown? Tired of shorter days and early nights? Wondering how you can get through the dark months as you pine for summer sunshine? Fear not. You can walk—or jog, run, or lift—your way to a brighter mood with exercise.
When you're feeling low, moving may be the last thing you feel like doing. As Sir Isaac Newton pointed out, an object at rest tends to stay at rest. But increasingly, science is proving that if you can peel yourself off the couch and put one foot in front of the other, you'll feel better, both about yourself and the world.
So how do you make this happen?
Working out "cheers up" your body chemistry.
When you're physically active, your body releases natural chemicals that actually make you feel good. Neurotransmitters like endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine help you feel relaxed and happy.
Exercise also reduces your body's production of hormones like cortisol, which are released at high levels during chronic stress and depress the immune system.
Working out has a calming effect on the body. When all else is equal, the harder to exercise the calmer you'll be.
You can help support these positive results with the right supplements, like ActiVit® Multivitamins or Shakeology®.
Move your body, change your mind.
Exercise has been proven to:
Boost confidence: Achieving a fitness goal, no matter how small, will give you a sense of accomplishment.
Burn calories: How else does the weight melt away? Plus getting thinner and feeling more fit is likely to cheer you up.
Redirect your focus: You'll be too busy trying to do one more rep of that crunch, curl, or kick to think about anything negative.
Show you can do something positive: By choosing to get up and move, you're taking care of yourself, and coping in a healthy way. And when you observe that, you'll believe you can take other steps forward.
How much exercise makes a difference?
As little as 10 to 15 minutes of activity can improve your mood, especially if you're doing something dynamic, like running or cycling. Harvard psychiatrist John J. Ratey, M.D., writes that a single workout can jump-start the feel-good chemical changes. So the most important thing is getting started. To get the greatest benefits, work your way up to at least 30 minutes a day, 3 to 5 days a week.
What kind of workout is best?
One you enjoy. Seriously. If it's not something you like, you're less likely to make the effort. For instance, I don't happen to be a fan of plyometrics, despite its many benefits. When I work out, I opt for cycling, yoga, or low-impact programs instead. They still get me sweating my way into a great mood. Identify the activities you enjoy, and get going.
How do you get started?
Choose something accessible. The power of exercise doesn't come from fancy equipment, but from the effort you put in. If you pick something you can get to and that fits your timetable, you've lowered the barriers to beginning. For example, you can:
Turn everyday errands into workouts when you do them on foot or by bike. (Extra points for adding a hill, or taking the long way home.)
Check out the activities offered at your local park, like swimming, basketball games, or fitness classes.
Commit to an in-home Beachbody® workout program that's sure to fit your schedule.
So start today. Boost your activity level and help put a smile on your face. Because you don't have to wait for the sunshine to feel good.
By Amy Ludwig
Feeling a post-holiday letdown? Tired of shorter days and early nights? Wondering how you can get through the dark months as you pine for summer sunshine? Fear not. You can walk—or jog, run, or lift—your way to a brighter mood with exercise.
When you're feeling low, moving may be the last thing you feel like doing. As Sir Isaac Newton pointed out, an object at rest tends to stay at rest. But increasingly, science is proving that if you can peel yourself off the couch and put one foot in front of the other, you'll feel better, both about yourself and the world.
So how do you make this happen?
Working out "cheers up" your body chemistry.
When you're physically active, your body releases natural chemicals that actually make you feel good. Neurotransmitters like endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine help you feel relaxed and happy.
Exercise also reduces your body's production of hormones like cortisol, which are released at high levels during chronic stress and depress the immune system.
Working out has a calming effect on the body. When all else is equal, the harder to exercise the calmer you'll be.
You can help support these positive results with the right supplements, like ActiVit® Multivitamins or Shakeology®.
Move your body, change your mind.
Exercise has been proven to:
Boost confidence: Achieving a fitness goal, no matter how small, will give you a sense of accomplishment.
Burn calories: How else does the weight melt away? Plus getting thinner and feeling more fit is likely to cheer you up.
Redirect your focus: You'll be too busy trying to do one more rep of that crunch, curl, or kick to think about anything negative.
Show you can do something positive: By choosing to get up and move, you're taking care of yourself, and coping in a healthy way. And when you observe that, you'll believe you can take other steps forward.
How much exercise makes a difference?
As little as 10 to 15 minutes of activity can improve your mood, especially if you're doing something dynamic, like running or cycling. Harvard psychiatrist John J. Ratey, M.D., writes that a single workout can jump-start the feel-good chemical changes. So the most important thing is getting started. To get the greatest benefits, work your way up to at least 30 minutes a day, 3 to 5 days a week.
What kind of workout is best?
One you enjoy. Seriously. If it's not something you like, you're less likely to make the effort. For instance, I don't happen to be a fan of plyometrics, despite its many benefits. When I work out, I opt for cycling, yoga, or low-impact programs instead. They still get me sweating my way into a great mood. Identify the activities you enjoy, and get going.
How do you get started?
Choose something accessible. The power of exercise doesn't come from fancy equipment, but from the effort you put in. If you pick something you can get to and that fits your timetable, you've lowered the barriers to beginning. For example, you can:
Turn everyday errands into workouts when you do them on foot or by bike. (Extra points for adding a hill, or taking the long way home.)
Check out the activities offered at your local park, like swimming, basketball games, or fitness classes.
Commit to an in-home Beachbody® workout program that's sure to fit your schedule.
So start today. Boost your activity level and help put a smile on your face. Because you don't have to wait for the sunshine to feel good.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Great V-Day Recipe from Bobby Flay
Spanish Spiced Pan Roasted Chicken with Parsley-Mint Sauce, Crushed Lemon Fingerling Potatoes
Serves: 2
2 bone-in chicken breasts (10-ounces each), French cut
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
2 teaspoons mustard seeds, ground
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, ground
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Season the breasts on both sides with salt. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and rub the mixture on the skin-side of each breast.
2. Heat the oil in a medium, oven-proof sauté pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Place the breasts, rub-side down into the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and place in the oven. Roast until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
Parsley-Mint Sauce
1 cup tightly packed fresh flat leaf parsley
½ cup fresh mint leaves
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 serrano chiles, grilled, peeled, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons honey
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ cup olive oil Water Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Place mint, parsley, garlic and serranos in a food processor and process until paste-like. Add the honey and mustard and process until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and whisk in a few tablespoons of cold water to thin to a sauce-like consistency; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Crushed Lemon Fingerling Potatoes
3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper
7 fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1. Place lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until reduced to ½ cup, let cool. Mix together the butter, a few tablespoons of the reduced lemon juice and zest in a bowl until combined and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while you roast the potatoes.
2. Preheat oven to 425 (above). Toss the potatoes with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet in an even layer and roast until lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes and sauté for a few minutes. Fold in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the remaining butter and reduced juice for a future use.
Serves: 2
2 bone-in chicken breasts (10-ounces each), French cut
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
2 teaspoons mustard seeds, ground
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, ground
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Season the breasts on both sides with salt. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and rub the mixture on the skin-side of each breast.
2. Heat the oil in a medium, oven-proof sauté pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Place the breasts, rub-side down into the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and place in the oven. Roast until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
Parsley-Mint Sauce
1 cup tightly packed fresh flat leaf parsley
½ cup fresh mint leaves
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 serrano chiles, grilled, peeled, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons honey
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ cup olive oil Water Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Place mint, parsley, garlic and serranos in a food processor and process until paste-like. Add the honey and mustard and process until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and whisk in a few tablespoons of cold water to thin to a sauce-like consistency; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Crushed Lemon Fingerling Potatoes
3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper
7 fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1. Place lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until reduced to ½ cup, let cool. Mix together the butter, a few tablespoons of the reduced lemon juice and zest in a bowl until combined and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while you roast the potatoes.
2. Preheat oven to 425 (above). Toss the potatoes with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet in an even layer and roast until lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes and sauté for a few minutes. Fold in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the remaining butter and reduced juice for a future use.
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