What I'm eating at my Super Bowl Party!!!!! DELICIOUS, FAST, EASY & HEALTHY!!!!!

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI

*Slice it, set it out, and let people pic, it up with there fingers!

Ingredients:

1lb flank steak, fat trimmed

salt & pepper

1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into 1″ rounds

Chimichurri Sauce:

1 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, washed

1 cup fresh cilantro, washed

1/4 cup fresh oregano, washed

4 cloves of garlic, peeled

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup white wine vinegar- or any vinegar you like

1/2 tsp cumin

1-2 tsp red pepper flakes (depending on how much heat you want)

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Step by Step Instructions:

1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a food processor. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes

2. Season room temperature steak with salt and pepper on each side

3. Grill meat to desired level of doneness and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes

4. Slice steak into strips, against the grain

5. Serve drizzled with a tbsp of chimichurri sauce

4oz of steak is 1 serving

Oven Roasted Asparagus

*Lay it on a serving try with a little fetta next to it.  

People can just pick it up, they can add fetta if they like.

INGREDIENTS 

1 bunch asparagus (I usually try to find a bunch that is a little thicker, just because it roasts better. Generally when you’re preparing asparagus, you want the thinner pieces, but for roasting, thicker works best) 

3 tablespoons olive oil 

1/2 teaspoon sea salt (more or less to taste) 

1/2 teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste) 

DIRECTIONS 

Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees. 

Rinse the asparagus and trim off the hard ends. 

Toss the asparagus with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.. Arrange it in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for about 15-18 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender. 

Options: Sprinkle with finely grated parmesan cheese after it comes out of the oven OR squeeze a bit of lime juice over the cooked asparagus. Enjoy!

I don't even bother with portion sizes with most veggies!  EAT UP!

AND Some sliced fruit in SEAHAWKS COLORS!!!!!!!

1 cup, more or less, is a serving size

Pics from the SeaHawks Super Bowl ZUMBA party this morning!!!

We had such a FUN HUGE GROUP THIS MORNING!!!!  

Here are a few pics as we were setting up!!!!

Thank you to Laura Lang & Hanna Marchel Salon for donating the prize for our raffle... 1/2 price off the ULTIMATE PEDICURE!!!!

We'll need it after all the abuse our feet take from jumping around like CRAZY in class!!!

Check out Hanna Marchel's other great services HERE

If you didn't make it to class this morning, don't worry, you can still have a chance to enter the raffle by attending one of my classes tomorrow (Sat) wearing your SeaHawks gear!!!!

Kickboxing at 6:30am

Pilate's at 7:30am

We'll draw the winner at the end of Pilate's!!!!

xoxo

P.S. EVERYONE WHO HAS/WILL ATTEND CLASSES TODAY & TOMORROW GETS A $5 OFF COUPON TO MY NEXT 5 WEEK CLASS BLOCK!!!!! 

* I'll have them available for pick-up next week!

GOOOOO HAWKS!!!!!!!

IT BAND leg STRETCH - You will need a belt (Just the kind you use to hold up your pants)

RELAX!!!!!

Grab a belt, and lets go!

This is a MUST DO for anyone who is a runner, cyclist, on your feet a lot, or if you've started to experience knee, hip, or lower back pain! (so basically EVERYONE should do it!!!!

It will make you feel AMAZING!!!! And help prevent pain and injury so that you can continue your active lifestyle!

* I recommend doing this 4 times a week and working up to twice on each leg!

SUPER BOWL PARTY FITNESS CLASSES, Saturday, Jan 31st!

Farrah's before & After

9 MO Pregnant                                              AFTER in Hawaii

Farrah is SUPER ATHLETIC, and always pushes herself to the absolute MAX!  Because she's used to being able to KILL IT, in the gym, she was really hard on herself when we first started working together because she couldn't do what she was used to doing.  I had to CONSTANTLY REMIND HER.... "Farrah, YOU JUST HAD A BABY 6 WEEKS AGO!!!!!" LOL!  

She is the epitome of, "NO EXCUSES"  She didn't use the "I just had a baby excuse for years and years,!  As soon as her Doc gave her the OK, She was gettin fit!!!  She lost an incredible amount of weight for her trip to HAWAII, and looks stunning with her "warm weather tan!"  If you're sitting at home, using the baby excuse just a little too long, TAKE A LOOK AT FARRAH.... NO EXCUSES!!!!

-e

I would like to start by saying that Erin is awesome! I have known Erin for quite a few years now. I went to high school with her husband, Dan. I appreciate how we can be friends, but when it's time to be serious and work out there is no messing around! 

I had my third baby in September. I am in my late 30s or "advanced maternal age" as I repeatedly heard through my pregnancy. I got a bit carried away this round and gained 50 pounds. Our family decided to go to Hawaii in January so I knew I wanted to get a jump start on getting back into shape. In October I talked to my cousin and asked if she would be interested in training with me. She agreed and I was excited to start. I had my 6 week post pregnancy check up on a Tuesday and my first training session on Wednesday. 

I won't lie....that first session almost killed me. After that, I honestly looked forward to our Wednesday training sessions. We did 10 consecutive weeks. Each week was different and the high intensity level was exactly what I wanted. During that time we also received weekly meal plans, shopping lists, workouts and texts to keep us on track. I liked having someone to keep me accountable. 

I have always participated in athletics and worked out. I have been active enough that I could eat reasonably well and maintain my weight. Following the eating plan was my biggest struggle in this process. After a few weeks and multiple texts and conversations with Erin, I was able to find things that I liked and that worked for my schedule. My favorite discovery is the egg crepe. (Stay tuned, I'm going to post the recipe for this soon!) I now have all the tools I need to meet my weight loss goals. 

During my 10 weeks of training with Erin, I was able to lose 20 pounds, 6 inches off my waist, 5 inches off my hips, and 3 inches off of my thighs! I still have about 10 pounds to lose, but I feel great and I have so much more energy. I am so glad I got started when my baby was just 6 weeks old vs waiting until the new year.

SIMPLE Shrimp & "Noodles"! a "DUMP & COOK" MEAL.... sooooo easy

I made this yesterday and LOVED IT!!!! So easy and FAST to make!!!!

The bean sprouts stay crunchy while the broccoli slaw has more of a "noodle" feel.  You could do this simply with bean sprouts, or simply with broccoli slaw if you like, but I loved the combo!!!!  It's seriously just a dump and cook meal!

Shrimp and “Noodles” (Bean Sprout/Broccoli slaw) Stir fry

Ingredients:

1/2 a small bag of bean sprouts & 1/2 a small bag of broccoli slaw.   (The size reduces quite a bit when you cook it.  I don't really measure the amount that closely, after all its healthy veggies.... EAT UP!)

3 oz. shrimp (bite size pieces)

2-4 leaves of basil (Thai or lime basil would be ideal, but regular sweet basil is fine)

1/2 tsp sesame oil (You could use olive oil or coconut oil as well)

splash of soy sauce or coconut amino's (I use low-sodium version)

generously season with salt free seasoning blend (I used Mrs. Dash Caribbean blend)

Directions

Place non-stick wok or skillet on med-high heat.

Put in sesame oil, bean sprouts and salt-free seasoning blend. Stir frequently.

Once bean sprouts are nearly cooked add the shrimp and soy sauce. Tear the basil up and drop into the pan.

Stir fry until shrimp are cooked through.

Serve with soy sauce, a splash of citrus juice or a little sriracha hot sauce.

*note: you will notice that just 3 oz. of shrimp is used in this recipe, while a standard portion of this protein is 4 oz. This was done because it was used for my mini-meals during the day (meal 2 & 4) but if you wish to go with the full 4 oz. the calorie difference will only be +25, so go for it.

Bean sprouts can be found in a bag in the produce section of most grocery stores, (right by the broccoli slaw)

**If you'd like to make this a side dish or a vegetarian dish, simply leave out the shrimp and add a few other fast cooking veggies.  ie mushrooms, thinly sliced peppers, green onions, cabbage, ANYTHING REALLY!!!! :)  I liked just the slaw & sprouts because i didn't have to do ANY CHOPPING!!!!!

MAKE EXTRA AND PACK THE EXTRAS FOR ON-THE-GO MEALS LIKE THIS (shown below)!!!!!

-xoxo

e

GET OUT THERE AND MOVE! This Girl Can!!!!!

LOVE your body in February PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIAL!!!!

I'm offering a KILLER deal on my online personal training in February!!!!!

6 WEEKS OF TRAINING

EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED, AND YOU CAN DO IT FROM HOME!

- 6 WEEKS OF MEAL PLANS SPECIFIC TO YOUR GOALS (Complete with recipes)

-6 WEEKS OF ONLINE YOU-TUBE WORKOUTS TAUGHT BY ME!!!!!

-24/7 Access to me for questions, advice, concerns.... whatever!

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Check out some of the women who have completed my programs in the past HERE!,   HERE!,  & HERE!

"Love your body in February" 6 week training challenge starts MONDAY FEBRUARY 2ND!!!

Sign up today by emailing me at 

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The total cost is $370 for the ENTIRE 6 WEEKS!!!! 

That's MORE than a 10% discount!

Must be registered before Friday January 30th

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FREE youtube Lose The Pooch (lower stomach abs class)!

This workout, along with a few weeks of healthy eating, and you'll lose that LOWER STOMACH POOCH FOREVER!!!!

I recommend making it an ENTIRE workout like this!!!!

Do some sort of cardio for approx 5 min.  Run up and down some steps, hop on a peace of cardio equipment and go HARD, or run around outside, OR join me in my Cardio, no rope needed jump rope workout HERE

Then do the Lose the pooch workout posted below.

****Repeat these 2 workouts in this order for a total of 3 rounds!  Should take you about 45 minutes!!!!

Holly's Before & After!!!! KILLER WORK HOLLY!!!!

AFTER                                                      BEFORE

Holly kicks butt!!! Because of work and life she can't attend many of my classes, so she MOTIVATES HERSELF TO DO WORKOUTS ON HER OWN!!!!! NO EXCUSES HERE!!! That takes REAL DEDICATION!!!!  Love hearing your story, and seeing you with those KILLER ABS!

-e

I’ve always been pretty slim, and I seemed to piggy back on good genes. I thought because I was blessed, I didn’t necessarily have to try and get in shape. After Thanksgiving, I made a choice. I wanted to have the body I’ve always dreamed of. No more “maybe tomorrow I’ll get around to it”. 

I changed my diet, and my unhealthy lifestyle habits: I drink one gallon of water DAILY, I cut out alcohol completely, I emptied my cupboards of naughty foods, I workout a minimum of four times a week. With my work schedule, it’s hard for me to get to Erin’s classes (I am in LOVE with her Zumba and Yoga class). But I find the best workout tips from her videos, steal her healthy meal recipes, and read her articles daily. I feel more motivated reading her words of encouragement, and promise to remember that I am closer to my dream body today more than I was yesterday. 

I am astonished to look how far I have come! I feel accomplished, proud, cleansed, and quite frankly OBSESSED! Who knew that healthy living can bring such happiness to your life? Thank you Erin for being such an inspiration and positive role model!