MY NEW 6 WEEK BLOCK STARTS NEXT MONDAY FEB. 17TH!

If you haven't tried my classes yet, you're in LUCK.... My next 6 week block of classes starts next Monday Feb 17th!   

START FRESH, Along with everyone else!

If you've never attended one of my classes before, you can attend ANY CLASS YOU CHOOSE THIS WEEK FOR FREE!!!!

Stay tuned for my new schedule!

In the mean time... Check out the schedule for this week and pick your class!  Just click the link below!

Also, if you can only attend my hot yoga class on Wed. evening, let me know.  I have adjusted rates for those only attend the one class a week! :)

FEB Fitness class schedule

Meal Plan MONDAY! Valentines Day stuffed Strawberries!!!

Stuffed Strawberries

If you're on an EM meal plan, 

5 filled strawberries are a Meal!!! 

Replace meals 2, or 3 with them!!!!

What you’ll need and how to make these Amazing Bites!

How to prep your strawberries:Buy a large carton of fresh strawberries.
Wash and dry your strawberries.
With a paring knife cut a pocket into the strawberry removing the hull yet keeping the perimeter of the strawberry untouched.
Set strawberries upright into an egg carton (this will make them easy to fill and store). prepare your filling of choice.

Pick your filling or fillings from the list below.

Tip:  After you are done filling all your strawberries it is a good idea to pop them in the fridge until you serve them. If you like them at room temperature like me take them out 10 minutes before you intend on enjoying them.

* To fill my strawberries, I fill a plastic ziploc bag with the filling, cut off the tip of the bag, and squeeze the filling into the strawberries!

Strawberry Cheesecake Filling (Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan)

Ingredients:1/2 Cup Natural Cashew Butter (just blend up raw cashew's in your blender)
1 Tsp Vanilla
3 Cups Whole Strawberries (Hulled)
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Zest of 1/2 Lemon
3 Packets of Truvia (or Stevia Brand of Choice)
1/4 Tsp Salt

Directions:
Place all topping ingredients into food processor. Blend until smooth.
Place filling ingredients into strawberries.
Enjoy!

Pecan Pie Filling (Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan)

Ingredients:1¼ Cup Pitted Dates
1¼ Cup Pecans
2 Ripe Bananas
¼ Cup stevia
2 Tsp Vanilla
1 Tsp Cinnamon
¼ Tsp Nutmeg

Directions:
Place all topping ingredients into food processor. Blend until smooth.
Place filling ingredients into strawberries.
Enjoy!

Dark Chocolate Fudge Filling (Gluten Free, Vegan and Dairy Free)

Ingredients:1/2 Cup Pumpkin
1/2 Cup Raw Cashews
1/3 Cup Pitted Dates
Dash of Salt
2 Packets Truvia (or Stevia of Choice)
2 Tbsp Unsweetened Almond or coconut Milk
2 Tbsp Almond Butter (just blend up raw almonds in your blender)
2 Tbsp Natural Cocoa

Directions:Place all topping ingredients into food processor. Blend until smooth.
Place filling ingredients into strawberries.
Enjoy!

MOTIVATE ME!!!!

EVERYONE wants a QUICK FIX when it comes to weight loss,  Probably why the weight loss industry is  $60 billion dollar industry!!!!   We've all tried the "quick fix"  and paid for it with our hard earned cash and added weight gain in the end!!!!   

"According to data by Marketdata Enterprises, a market research firm that specializes in tracking niche industries, Americans spend north of $60 billion annually to try to lose pounds, on everything from paying for gym memberships and joining weight-loss programs to drinking diet soda."

There are 108 million American dieters, and they make 4-5 dieting attempts per year.


Dieters are heavier than ever, having put on significant weight during the recession. The combination of increased stress levels and a shift to more comfort food and cheaper fast food resulted in the weight gain.

I know you've heard this before, but I'll say it again....   

THERE IS NO QUICK FIX PEOPLE!!!!

SORRY!  accept it... or don't and just keep doing what you're doing. :)

Make a lifestyle change, not a quick fix!

Eat healthy whole foods, don't starve yourself, and MOVE your body every day!

I recently had a baby and have been getting back into shape after gaining 35lb's.  I'm doing it the right and lasting way (don't worry, I've tried the wrong way, and it never works.  The weight always comes back!)

I'm here plugging along just like everyone else who wants to permanently better their health (not continually go on and off diets and exercise programs)

When you take the time to lose weight the right way, you can expect to lose about .5 to 1 lb a week.  Now, you will have weeks when you lose more than that, but not many.

That's what I've been doing and I'm happy to report that TODAY... My baby is  just over 2 months old, and I only have about 7 more pounds to lose before I'm back to my pre pregnancy weight!  

So, it can be done, but you must put in the time!

My motivational quotes today go along with this notion... THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES! 

If any of these speak to you, print them off and get them up in front of you!!!

Meal Plan MONDAY! Chicken Spaghetti Squash Noodle Soup

Chicken Spaghetti Squash Noodle Soup

What you'll need:

1 Onion chopped
4 Carrots sliced
4 Celery stalks diced
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Basil
1/2 tsp Sage
1 tsp Garlic & Herb Spice
4 lbs Chicken Brest
5 Cups Water
1 Medium Spaghetti Squash

Put all ingredients in a 6 quart crock pot, except spaghetti squash. Cover and cook on low for 8 - 10 hours or 4 - 5 hours on high.

cook spaghetti squash separately.

Cut raw spaghetti squash lengthwise. Pull out all the seeds and fibers, I use a large spoon to do this. Once both sides are clean fill one half with water and place it in a microwave safe bowl setting the other half right on top. If the squash seems to want to wobble slice a very thin piece from the bottom of the squash to make it stay in place. Microwave for about 10 minutes. Use oven mitts to pull the dish from the microwave it will be really hot! Take the top side of the squash off and let it set and cool.

Use a fork to pull all of the squash and add to the soup! Let it simmer, all together in the soupy, veggie, meaty goodness for an hour more and then enjoy! :)

* Serving size is 1 1/2 cups of soup!

(If you're on an em meal plan, this soup is perfect for ALMOST ANY MEAL.  Try it for 3, 4, 5, or even 6!)

How to cook spaghetti squash in the oven if you wish!

Notes and tips! :

When placing squash in baking dish, place cut side down. 

Add 1 cup of water for more even baking (I don’t always do this) and to prevent the edges from browning/drying out.


Bake at 350* for 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, it’s done when soft but not squishy.


Allow to cool for a few minutes so you don’t get burnt scooping it out. Scoop out pulp easily with a serving spoon.

Compost the skin.

MOTIVATE ME!!!!

Starting today, every FRIDAY I'm going to post a little extra dose of MOTIVATION!!!!

I do not believe that getting fit is just about your body and looking good, I believe it is about getting better in every area of your life and being happy and content!  To that end, these quotes speak to fitness and life in general!

Weekends are usually the hardest for people to get through and still maintain there workouts and clean eating habits, so use this extra push to get you through!

If any of these quotes speak to you, PRINT THEM OFF!  GET THEM UP IN FRONT OF YOU! HANG THEM ON YOUR BATHROOM MIRROR,  Make them your screen saver OR the photo on the face of your iPhone!!!! Whatever you need to do to stay motivated!!!!

MEAL PLAN MONDAY-Super Bowl Snacks!

Meal Plan Monday

Every Monday I'm gonna bring you a new healthy meal you can incorporate into your meal
plans! :)

This week I've got 3 great recipes for your super bowl party, or any time at all!

mini bacon cheeseburger sliders

Toppings:
Turkey Bacon
Roma tomatoes
Red onion
pickles
Romaine lettuce

For the patties:
lean ground beef or ground turkey
About 2 Tablespoons of grated onion
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
About 2 Tablespoons Chiles in Adobo Sauce

About 2 teaspoons mustard powder
About 1 tablespoon sea salt

Mix all ingredients (except the toppings… obviously ) and form into approximately 1-1.5 inch round patties. (about the size of a bouncy ball, remember, you want to be able to pop them in your mouth) 

If you’ve never grated onion before, just use the fine grate side of your cheese grater and do it right over the bowl your beef is in.

When you’re ready to cook, make your bacon and cut into about 1″ pieces. Set aside. Slice up your roma tomatoes and red onion. On your platter, assemble a couple pieces of lettuce with a slice of tomato. Cook your mini sliders until juices run clear, then place on top of the tomato. Put onion and pickle on top of that, then bacon. Secure with a toothpick. Continue until all are done. 

** 3 MINI SLIDERS EQUAL 1 SERVING!

IF YOU'RE ON AN EM MEAL PLAN THIS IS GREAT FOR EITHER MEAL #3 OR MEAL #5

Guacamole with Lime Chile Cucumbers

There are about a million different ways to make guacamole, but for this, just keep it plain and simple: Avocado with a healthy dose of lime and salt. Just mash it all up!

Then slice cucumbers and squeeze lime over the slices then sprinkle with chile powder. The Cucumbers are perfect for dipping, though you can try any other veggies you like.


* A serving is 1/4 cup Guacamole and as many cucumbers as you want!

IF YOU'RE ON AN EA MEAL PLAN THIS IS GREAT FOR EITHER MEALS 2,3,OR 4 With the addition of a serving of protein

Steak Bites with Bloody Mary Dipping Sauce

Yield:6 servings

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup vodka (optional)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
1 rounded tablespoon prepared horseradish
Salt and pepper
1 1/3 pounds beef sirloin cut into large bite-sized pieces, 1 by 2 inches
Steak seasoning blend or coarse salt and black pepper
6 to 8 inch bamboo skewers

Directions
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and onions and saute 5 minutes. Add vodka and reduce by 1/2. Add Worcestershire, hot sauce, tomato sauce and horseradish. Stir to combine the dipping sauce and return the sauce to a bubble. Add salt and pepper and adjust seasonings.

Heat nonstick skillet over high heat. Coat meat bites lightly in oil. Season with steak seasoning blend or salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the meat until caramelized all over, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer dipping sauce to a small dish and place at the center of a serving platter. Surround the dip with meat bites and set several bamboo "stakes" or skewers along side meat.

IF YOU'RE ON AN EA MEAL PLAN, THIS IS GREAT FOR MEAL #4

How much water should you drink in a day?

TAKE THE WATER CHALLENGE!!!!

I want you to try to drink half your body weight in ounces of water (at least) throughout the day for the next 8 weeks! Here’s why this is so important…

Water increases your metabolism. 

Your body is made up almost entirely of water. It’s hard to believe, but everything in your body is floating in a water-based suspension. Also, many of our bodily functions require water in some part of their equation to function properly. In this case, we are going to talk about the liver…

Water cleans out your system. 

The liver is an amazing organ. Of its many functions, one is to take released body fat and break it down for use as energy (a process called lipolysis). However, when hydration levels get as low as 80 percent, the liver and kidneys have a difficult time functioning and filtering all that thickened blood. Since kidney function trumps liver function on the task-list of sustaining life, the amazing liver does what it can to take over for the kidneys. Wow, we are sure glad that is the case, otherwise we would all be in some serious trouble! If the liver isn’t able to do its job, our bodies cannot break down fat and use it for energy at the rate in which we need it to. Let’s just say that is not good for your body fat percentage.

In order for proper diet and exercise to be truly effective, you'll need to maintain a proper hydration level so that the body fat released into the bloodstream can be broken up into proteins. You want these fat cells to be broken up into proteins because those are the building blocks of muscle! It’s a simple equation…more water equals less fat and more muscle :)

How much water is enough? 
Water increases your metabolism so much that if you're chronically dehydrated, it can mean up to an 8-pound weight gain or more per year. No wonder weight creeps on! Your challenge is to drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water per day. For example, someone who weights 150 pounds should be drinking 75 ounces of water a day. This doesn't mean all at once, it means throughout the whole day.

We can all mistake thirst for hunger too, which leads to eating more unnecessary calories, so it's important to always have water handy. Get that calendar out and mark it down to remind yourself!

Can you do the water challenge?

$20 airbrush tanning throughout the month of January!!!!!!

I'm offering $20 airbrush tanning throughout the entire month of January, 

Learn a little more about it by clicking on the airbrush tanning picture to the right and then book your tan with me TODAY!!!!!!

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JAN/FEB Fitness class schedule

Finally!!!! I've got the Jan/Feb fitness class schedule nailed down, 

"see below" 

I'M SO EXCITED TO GET STARTED!!! And I've felt SO GOOD after the baby that I've decided to include 1 ZUMBA class! YESSSS!

Now remember, this 1st 6 weeks is an edited down schedule to kinda get us all back in the swing of things, so the cost for the 6 weeks is only $50

After this 1st 6 weeks I'll be adding many more classes and times so hang in there!

Also, I will be posting the sign-ups for xtreme cycle tomorrow.  Remember, if you want to attend that class you MUST sign up online, or text or email me tomorrow and let me know you want in. :)

Classes start up again Jan 6th!!!! I WANT TO HEAR WHAT YOU WANT!

I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!   Classes are starting up again on Jan 6th!!!   I don't know about you, but I've got some MAJOR New Years resolutions that I've got to meet this year so I'm READY to GET MY BOOTY IN SHAPE! :)

The 1st 6 weeks of classes will be a modified smaller schedule, but after that we'll be back to ALL of our regular classes plus a few extras!!!! :)

Because I will have a limited class schedule for the 1st 6 weeks I want to make sure I give you all EXACTLY what you want. :)   Below is a list of the classes I offer along with a link to the class descriptions.  PLEASE let me know what YOU would like to attend!  Then I can make DARN SURE those classes are on this 1st schedule! 

Because of the modified schedule, the 1st BLOCK will only cost $50 for the ENTIRE 6 WEEKS.  Then, after that I'll have MANY more classes on the schedule so the cost will go back up to $65.00 for the full 6 weeks.  (just FYI)

Forward all your friends this info so I make sure to hear from EVERYONE who wants to attend my classes, (I really do want to give you all what YOU want!)

1st 6 week block stating on Jan 6th will look like this:

Monday:   6:30pm class

Tuesday:   5am class

Wednesday:   6:30pm class

Thursday:     5am class

Friday:      9am or 12 noon class. (I want to hear from you what you would prefer)

Saturday: 7am class

(I haven't decided what the classes will be yet because I want to hear your suggestions, below is the list of classes I will be offering.  Please write in the comments section below this post what you would like to attend)

Class choices for this 1st 6 weeks:

Hot Yoga

Booty bar

xtreme cycle

Pilates

M.E.L.T

Here's the link to the class descriptions if ya need it

CLASS DESCRIPTION

MELT

LET ME HEAR FROM YOU ASAP SO I CAN GET THIS SCHEDULE OUT!!! YAY!!!

XOXO