Snack Attack...

Are you a salty or sweet snacker?

I totally lean to sweet but today I was introduced to a delicious salty treat that I feel is necessary to share with you.

Meet Mr. Wasabi Alomond.  He is delicious.  Crunchy, Salty and a little Spicy. Perfect little combo.  You are welcome:)

And if you prefer a crunchy sweet treat check these babies out...

What are your go to snacks?

 

Tomorrow I will post a new Chicken Burger recipe that I made today with some friends while the kiddos were at school.  You have to love an adult playdate.  Well I still had two children with me, but it was still a fun little get together:).

Oh and I made some delicious sweet potato muffins a few days back that were gobbled up in minutes.  I will share those as well.  So please check back!

P.S.  My legs are unbelievably sore today after a fantastic workout yesterday.  But hey I am not complaining...I love a good butt kicking workout.



A Few of My Favorite Things...

1.  Cute Workout Clothes-  I basically live in them so they might as well be cute:)  If I had endless money I would shop Lululemon and Athleta to my hearts content.  But since I can't get myself to drop that kind of money on workout clothes I have found a substitute.  I just got a few of these tops from Old Navy the other day.  

2. New Exercise Equipment-  I just ordered some fun stuff for my little home gym where I personal train a few clients and workout myself when I can't get to the gym.  I am pretty pumped about it.  Tomorrow my Rip 60 should be showing up and soon I am getting a sandbag and kettlebells.  LOVE IT!!!  

3. Arm Workouts on the Cable Machine-  
Do this routine 3x through with little rest in between each set.  
20 reps of each exercise.

Cable Chest Flies

Cable Bicep Curls

You can skip to 1:30 on this video...he is Mr. Chatty.

Wood Chops Low to Hi

Cable Tricep Kickbacks
I can't for the life of me get this last video to upload off YouTube so click here-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=7fRVPEaq2WU&NR=1

4. Quinoa- So yummy. So versatile.  Check out this awesome recipe from SkinnyTaste.com.  The addition of mangos is amazing.

5.  Beautiful Spring weather!  It finally found us here in Ohio.  Not sure how long it will last but we sure enjoyed every minute we could today. 

And yes he is on the list of my very favorite things!!!

Ab Killer!!!!!

Today at the gym I was introduced to my new favorite ab routine.  It pretty much is the best workout ever.  In fact I couldn't even do it all the way through...yet.  But that is what I love.  It gives me something to work towards.  4 exercises, 20 reps each...repeat 4x!  Well that is my goal.  Today I just did 2x through because I ran out of time.  But 4x through would have put me in my grave. 

So here are the moves...

 1.Stability Wall Crunch with Feet on Wall

 2.Stability Ball Knee Tucks

3. For the 3rd exercise you are going to do a crunch with a medicine ball tucked between your hamstrings and calves. You will crunch up and as you go back down your feet will tap the floor.  I can't find a video showing this. Let me know if this doesn't make sense.

It is kind of like this but try to put the ball in between your hams and calves.

4. Double Leg Extensions on the Stability Ball-

I can't find the exact move so maybe I will have to video tape myself doing it but for now here is an explanation...

It is this move here...

...except you do it on a stability ball.  I used a ballet/stretch bar that we have at my gym to hold onto.  You lift your legs up to about a 45 degree angle and then drop them down so your feet almost touch the floor.  That probably makes no sense.  I will get pics the next time I am at the gym.  If you don't have a bar to hold onto you could get a partner to help you.  Have them stand at your head and hold onto their hands or legs.  The modification for this is to do the leg extensions on the floor.  

So you go through this routine 4x doing 20 reps of each exercise.  I promise it will work your core like crazy.  Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Guest Blogging Today...

Hey Friends!  Today I am blogging over at Farr Cleaner Life.  

 Please be sure to check it out!  

And while you are there check out all the awesome health info Ashley has to offer.  She truly is such a great example of how to live a healthy clean life.  I am excited to be able to work with her through our blogs.

Now click on over to Farr Cleaner Life and I will see you tomorrow.

P.S. yesterday was a hard day.  This is my motto today...

 What do you do to help recover from a rough day?

Workout and a Smoothie...

In my attempts to get us to the gym before the childwatch closed my baby threw up twice so.....no gym for me:)  I will be cuddling my sick babe instead.  When I get a chance I will do this workout I found over at POJOfitness. 

 After a killer workout I am looking forward to my yummy PB2 and Chocolate protein shake:)

2 scoops Vi Protein mix

2 TBSP PB2 powder

1TBSP milled flaxseed

handful of spinach

1 tsp sugar free chocolate pudding mix

8 oz almond or any kind of milk

water or ice if desired

Blend to perfection:)

I am meal prepping and planning for April so stay tuned for lots of healthy yumminess in the near future.

Let's hope whatever stomach bug my babe has doesn't get passed around the family!!!!!

Greek Salad and Fitsby

We had a fun weekend celebrating Easter.  My sis in law came into town so the kids played and loved every minute of cousin time.  We have so much Easter candy hanging out at our house now though.  Pretty sure I will be sending it to work with the hubs or throwing it away.  I don't want it tempting me:)

Actually I am really excited to eat super healthy all week.  Here is a Salad I will be using for dinner one night.  A friend made it the other day when a few of the girls got together for lunch.  

Greek Inspired Salad-

We did it salad bar style -

Spinach

Quinoa 

(she used a mix of the regular and red kind)

Kalmata olives

Cherry tomatoes

Red Onions

Cucumbers

Feta Cheese

Tangy Garlic Lemon Dressing-

You will notice from my side notes that I need to go shopping:)

1/4 cup lemon juice, preferably fresh 

(I made it this weekend and just used bottled since it was what I had and it worked great)

1/2 tsp salt

ground pepper to taste

2 teaspoon Greek seasoning blend or Greek oregano 

(I used regular oregano but want to get the Greek seasoning next time I am at the store)

1 tsp Dijon or brown mustard 

(I actually used regular mustard cause that's what I had on hand)

2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed

1/4 cup olive oil (the original recipe calls for 3/4 cup)

The dressing is light yet super flavorful.  Add some grilled chicken to the mix and you will have yourself a delicious meal that even the hubby will like.  And obviously you can add whatever veggies or salad fixing your little heart desires. 

So I found an app on my phone called Fitsby.

Basically you join a group and motivate each other to workout at the gym.  You have to pay a wager to join the group but if you hit the goal the group has set you don't actually pay the money.  If you don't make the goal your money gets divided amongst those who did reach the goal.  It is kind of a fun idea.  I would love to do a group...if this interests you leave a comment. Oh and the group can be public or private.  Check it out and let me know what you think.

And just because I think he is sooooooo cute...

Happy Monday!

Red Light Green Light Workout

This is kind of a fun way to workout...

Please if you have any topics you would like me to blog about leave a comment.  I would love your feedback!:)

Happy Friday!!!