Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Let me know if you plan to come to H20 on Saturday Aug 2nd @ 8:30am!


Aqua aerobics class this Saturday Aug 2nd at 8:30am!!!!!

Our 1st aqua aerobics class this wed went beautifully!!!!  So excited to have so many people attend!!!!!   For Sat's class post your name below if you plan to attend so that I can get more noodles if I need to!   We have already used up all by 2!  

I'M SOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!

What to know:

No swimming expertise or bikinis required. And it's a surprisingly effective workout.

Classes are held in shallow water, or deep water with the aid of a buoyancy belt. Exercises mimic many moves you'd do on dry land—running, kickboxing, strength training. But water adds 12 to 14 percent more resistance, so the motions require more energy, and you're basically forced to move in slow motion.

You can wear whatever bathing suit you would like, but if it doesn't have good "support" LOL! I recommend wearing a sports bra underneath.

Bring your own towel, but I have everything else!

If you need directions to my pool/studio email me and let me know!


Friday, July 18, 2014

NO MORE MUFFIN TOP weekend challenge!!!!!

Do my KILLER oblique workout this weekend!!!!  Get through it AT LEAST 3 TIMES.... BUT TRY FOR 4!!!!!

Then, wiggle into those skinny jeans, throw on your fitted top, and let me know how you feel!!!!!!












Wednesday, July 16, 2014

FREE NO COOKING SUMMER SLIMDOWN MEAL PLAN!

Follow this plan EXACTLY for 1 week, (Monday the 21st-Monday the 28th) Then, Let me know you're results!!!!

WE START OFFICIALLY ON MONDAY JULY 21ST! (but you can start whenever you want, start now and lose weight TODAY!!!! LOL!)
Of everyone who does it, and Fills me in on your progress after 1 week, Your name will be entered into a drawing for, a FREE WEEK OF ONLINE TRAINING!!!!
U IN?
let me know by posting below!

Meal 1 
9am

1/2 cup overnight oats with a handful of berries


How to Make No-Cook Overnight Oats Without a Recipe
The only ratio you need to remember is 1:1. You'll soak 1 part rolled oats with 1 part liquid overnight. Use less liquid if you want thicker oatmeal, more if you like it runny. You can use water or any type of milk -- almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk.  (If you don't eat oatmeal you can use quinoa flakes!)  put it all in a bowl or jar and let it sit overnight.   keep it in the fridge if you want it cold, on the counter if you want it room temp
*Sweeten with stevia or a little honey




Meal 2
11am

1 cup Low fat Cottage Cheese
If you can't have dairy, eat 1 apple and a handful of raw unsalted almonds




 Meal 3
1pm 

4oz Chicken Breast (a 4 oz serving is the size and thickness of the palm of your hand) + 1/2 an Avocado + 1 Brown Rice Tortilla.  Make a wrap!

Add Franks hot sauce, mustard, or Tapatio to it, ALL are great condiments to add without adding any additional crap! :)

Below are examples of brown rice tortillas and pre-cooked chicken!  You may have to find them in the health food section of your local grocery store to find, "clean" versions)  The less ingredients and more straightforward the list of ingredients, the better, ie, JUST GRILLED CHICKEN, And in the tortillas I have below, here is the list of ingredients
Brown Rice Flour, Filtered Water, Tapioca Flour, Safflower oil, Rice Bran, Vegetable Gum (Xanthan Gum, Cellulose), Sea Salt.  


Meal #4
3pm

3 slices of turkey lunch meat (Make sure you read what is inside your meat.  Try and get lunch meat that is clean, with just simple ingredients NO CRAZY ADDITIVES, sugar, salt, etc) wrapped around 3 thick slices of cucumber, pepper or tomato with the remaining 1/2 of your avocado smashed inside!



Meal #5
5pm

A handful of pre-cooked shrimp or pre cooked beef, on top of all the greens you want + tomato + cucumber+ mushrooms!  make a salad.  Top your salad with a sweet honey mustard dressing.  2 TBS Dijon mustard + a little squeeze of honey or stevia

Below are examples of pre-cooked beef.  Pre-cooked shrimp are easy to find!





Meal 6 (If you're hungry)
7pm

1 Serving of plain Greek Yogurt (read the back for the serving size) +  a handful of Berries + Stevia to sweeten, if needed!

If you can't have diary, there are great Coconut milk and almond milk yogurt options!



This little treat always kills my late night sweet tooth!Get the brand FAGE! It has way more protein than any other brand I've found






Wednesday, July 9, 2014

NEW H20 Fitness class starts Wed July 23rd!!!!!

I'm THRILLED, the pool is almost done!!!!

My NEW 5 week block of fitness classes is starting up next Monday, (July 14th)  AND midway through that 5 week block (On Wed. July 23rd) I'm going to introduce my new H2O Class!!!!!

We'll start out with 2 classes a week and go from there!  If you've never tried Water Aerobics with me, IT'S A MUST!!!!!  You'll wonder why you've been living without it!!!! LOL!

(P.S. The new 5 week block class schedule will be posted shortly!)


The easiest (& cleanest) way to make cauliflower mashed potatoes.



I have a Big problem right now!!!!!! It's Summer, BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE, and I don't want to be in the kitchen cooking.... AT ALL!!!!

My solution!!!! I cook TONS of crockpot meals. Just dump stuff in, do your thing for the day, and VOILA!!!!!! Dinner at 5!

Here is one of my favorite ways to make cauliflower mashed potatoes with almost NO PREP WORK!!!!!

Tools Needed:
4 quart slow cooker.
Large colander.
Immersion blender or food processor.

Ingredients:
1 large head of cauliflower.
6 cloves of garlic.
1 small package of fresh dill, or about 1/3 cup chopped.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Splash or coconut milk or a tbsp or two of butter or ghee. (I use coconut milk)

How you make it:
Place your head of cauliflower in your crock pot. Remove the leaves and base stem. Then just turn it over and set the whole darn thing in.  You don't even need to cut!

Add your garlic and half of your dill. The rest of your dill will go into the mash fresh.
Add enough water to your slow cooker to cover your cauliflower mostly. In a 4-quart crock pot, I used 6 cups of water.
Cook on low for up 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5.
Carefully drain your crock into your colander. Either wait for the crock to cool or use heavy duty oven mitts. Please be careful with a hot crock and hot water.
Remove the “cooked”dill from your mixture and transfer your cauliflower and garlic to a bowl.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper, remaining freshly minced dill sprigs (no stems), and your coconut milk or butter if you choose to do so.
Puree with your immersion blender, and you are done! If you are using a food processor, skip using a bowl and simply add everything into your food processor.
Garnish with more fresh dill sprigs and see how many people you can fool into thinking these are actually potatoes, and not cauliflower mashed potatoes.

Just a few tips from me!!!!  First, you don't have to follow this recipe exactly!!! There are so many options here!!!!   Add in cooked turkey bacon at the end, low fat sour cream, a little sprinkle of low fat cheese!  Whatever you like on your mashed potatoes!!!!

Also,  Sometimes we get caught up In this "all or nothing" mentality. If you're worried that this won't be received well with your family and friends, STILL MAKE IT!!!!  just add all the regular fixings for them... Gravy... butter... whatever!!!!   It's still wayyyyyy lower in calories, starchy carbs, lower on the glycimic index, (bla bla bla, etc etc etc... LOL!)  Then regular old white potatoes!!!!  Some healthy changes are better than none!!!! 

*If you make the recipe I have above you can basically eat as many of these mashed potatoes as you want.  If yo add in a few "not-so-healthy" toppings.  I'd keep the serving size to 1 cup! :)


P.S. You can divide your extra mash up and freeze it in zip-loc baggies!!!!!

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

sexy back part 1



SUMMER is the time to show off that toned sexy back!!!!

Here are some of my favorite exercises to do just that!!!!

Try and do 3 rounds of this video.... and if you're super tough, get in 4!!!!!








Monday, July 7, 2014

How to get back to weight loss QUICKLY after indulging



Here's to help you recover quickly and detox after a long weekend... AKA, the 4th of July! :)

Here's what to do for the next 5 days...




Unsweetened cranberry juice

Make sure you get the unsweetened kind, not just sugar free.  Cranberry juice will help flush out all the water you retain after salty foods, soda, or alcohol.   Mix it in with your water at least 4 times a day.  Mix it 4 parts water to 1 part cranberry juice.

I usually just take my water bottle and fill it 1/4 of the way up with cranberry juice and the rest of the way with water.  DRINK UP!



Water

With all the toxins built up from a weekend we need a flush. This is not to mention the dehydrating alcoholic drinks and lack of water consumption that occurred during a crazy weekend. Drink 2-3 Liters of water a day, period. This is a MUST!!!!1

Exercise

No matter if you feel like it or not get back into your exercise routine. The following day after vacation is the perfect day to start exercising again. The term “sweat it out” has a definite truth to it! Make sure to give it your all while working out. It’s not about working longer – its about working out harder. Use your energy from those extra ‘Long Weekend’ calories to power your workout to another level.

Dandelion Root Tea

This tea is an important part of liver detoxification. Try one cup a day for the next three days, and see how it makes you feel. You will be surprised.

Avoid/Reduce Stress

If you are getting right back into a strenuous lifestyle or job do everything you can to reduce your stress. My favorites are meditate for 15 minutes a day, try a yoga class, go for a massage, take in a funny movie/laugh at something, or simply just take 30 minutes a day just to yourself to do what you like. Do everything you can to not get stressed out. You don’t want to contribute to an already worn out body.

Vitamins

You may have missed your vitamins all weekend… Get back on your multivitamin and omega 3s. You need to replenish your system that may have been depleted over the course of the weekend. These will help with mental clarity, detoxification, and cellular health. Trying to keep your skin healthy? Get your vitamins.

Get Back to Your Healthy Eating

Green veggies, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains are essential in getting you back on track. For 5 days try to stay away from sweets. Pump up your nutrition by drinking a Green Drink every morning and including green veggies like broccoli and asparagus twice a day.

Drink Green Tea

Now, more than ever, you need antioxidants to get rid of the free radicals you built up all weekend. One of my favorite ways to accomplish this is to drink green tea. Drink 2-3 cups of Green tea each day this week. If you haven’t done it before you will notice how amazing you feel from it.

Organization

Keep your mind at ease by being organized. Create a 5 day plan prioritizing what needs to get done. Don’t overdo it. Only plan to accomplish the essentials.


Sleep

One of the most important things you can do to regenerate and restart your body is sleep. You can do this by shooting for 8-10 hours of sleep for the next 5 nights. Make sure to get to bed early in a dark room with no distractions. If possible try to wake up at your normal time no matter how you feel. Regenerating this cycle will tell your body its time to get back to normal.

You'll be back on track before you know it!!!!






Thursday, July 3, 2014

Try this workout and get tank-top ready arms just in time for the 4th of July!!!!

Here are a few of my FAVORITE moves for SEXY SHOULDERS!!!!!!  Try them out right before you slip into that Tank-Top for your 4TH OF JULY BBQ!!!!!

Repeat the workout 4 times, or add in a few of your favorite sexy shoulder moves!


Wednesday, July 2, 2014

What to make/take to eat for the 4th of july!

Like I told my spin class this morning... There is ALWAYS an excuse NOT to eat healthy.... DON'T MAKE THE 4TH OF JULY ANOTHER ONE OF YOURS!!!!!

There are to many easy delicious foods to take to that BBQ!  Here ya go!

I always like to either make or bring at least 1 veggie dish to any party because then I know I can chow down on as much of it as I want all night long, and then fill in with a little serving of protein and maybe a healthy fat or 2! :)  Here's a great veggie dish to bring to that 4th of July BBQ!








yield: 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS
1/2 purple onion, thinly sliced
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 large tomatoes
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste



INSTRUCTIONS
Add onion and cucumber to large bowl and toss with vinegar. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Cut tomatoes into thin wedges and add to bowl with cucumbers and onions. Add olive oil, basil, salt and pepper and toss.
* Don't even worry about the portion size on this, EAT UP!!!!!





*Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS
4 medium heirloom tomatoes
3 medium avocados
1 large bunch fresh basil
1 lemon, juiced
extra virgin olive oil, cold-pressed organic
aged balsamic vinegar, optional
course Celtic sea salt
fresh ground black pepper


INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the avocado around the equator and remove pit. Slice into rounds, then remove peel. Lightly toss avocado slices in lemon juice.
Slice tomatoes and salt lightly.
Layer tomato slices, avocado slices and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, if using. Salt and pepper to taste.
* The avocado is a healthy fat, so make sure you only eat the portion size!


GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE


Yield: 4 servings


INGREDIENTS
8 bone-in chicken thighs
1-1/4 cup chimichurri sauce, divided

INSTRUCTIONS
Coat the chicken in 1/3 cup chimichurri sauce, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat grill and grill chicken, skin side down for 6 - 8 minutes. Turn chicken over and grill 4 - 5 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Serve with remaining chimichurri sauce.

* Just eat the serving size


CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
yeald: 1 1/4 cups


INGREDIENTS
1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, lightly packed
3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients in food processor, and pulse until parsley and garlic are finely chopped.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!!!