month : 07/2012 75 results

Aguanile (El Cantante) – Marc Anthony

Part of my workout playlist and heritage.  Wepa! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERd_Ub2zX7Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0THaWykTjU

Greek Yogurt with Meusli and Fruit

I was reading my latest edition of Oxygen Magazine and saw a recipe to help fuel the body and keep you feeling full for more than a minute.  The recipe called for greek yogurt, meusli and fresh fruit.  You could stir in a little maple syrup for a little sweetness.  I have been eating this all week and MAN....it feels like I just ate some jet ...

These Shoes Were Made For….

Submitted by: Ramona It's my second training run and it actually went really well! 4 miles today and I felt strong afterwards. So strong that I decided to take a Zumba class after my run. You see...while I was on a little "run-cation" I really got into other forms of exercise. I was getting my cross train ON! ;-) Zumba, by far, turned out to be ...

Fireworks Workout

Last year I worked out with my trainer first thing in the morning.  It helped keep me motivated and not feel guilty when I hung out and ate at the cookout before the fireworks!  Keep pushing and don't let up. Equipment Needed: Hand weights Step bench Gliders Print Workout Here:   Exercise Reps Weight 1. Walking lunges 12 25 2. ...

New Breakfast Recipe – Turkey Sausage Mini Quiche

Hi Femme Fitales!!!!  As I shared with you a few weeks ago, I was bored with my regular ol' breakfast of eggs and turkey bacon so I tried something new today and am very happy with the TASTE!  I made turkey sausage mini quiche using Jennie-O Turkey Sausage purchased at my local WalMart store. The recipe was very easy to follow and this was ...

Run For Your Life Cardio

Cardio is known to really burn that fat if you do it proper.  You must challenge yourself.  I found this cardio workout online and it was created by a triathalon coach - GULP!  It should be done on a 1% incline at all times. Leave me a comment and let me know how it goes. Equipment needed: Treadmill Print off workout here: Run For Your ...

Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe

I learned how to make this smoothie at the tender age of 13 years old.  I did not know it was considered a smoothie back then but it was delicious then and still today.  I have tweaked it from the original version by omitting the raw egg which is the version made in the South American country of Guyana. If you are a Peanut Butter  fan...I ...

My Meal

In keeping with this week's challenge I am eating salad and baked salmon.  Based on an article I read - it suggested eating salmon at least twice a week for the healthy fats and protein benefits. What are you eating tonight?

FFF Challenge #7: Eat 2 Fresh Green Salads a Day

We are now beginning with challenge #7.  This week's challenge should be amenable given the summer holiday. Drum roll please..............this week's challenge is:  Eat two fresh green salads a day M-F Green salads are crispy, fresh and cool and with the warm weather - extremely refreshing.  Remember, the darker the greens, the better for ...

Almond Coconut Milk Blend – Blue Diamond

While at the grocery store today with all intentions to purchase some more unsweetened almond milk - I ran across this by Blue Diamond.   It only has 60 cals per serving and only 6 grams of SUGAR!  I had to try that as a base for my smoothies this week which will focus on the color GREEN! Has anyone ever tried it?   If so what do you ...

My Bahamas Body

And this is what I looked like coming out of the water in the Bahamas.  I can stand to lose some more fat so the definition can show through. Hey - at least I am honest.  Plan to participate in an ab challenge this month with Strong Like Susan.  Stay tuned as I post my progress and gulp~measurements! [slideshow]