Simple Smoothie Recipe
This is my basic go-to smoothie when I am short on time but need something filling. ENJOY!
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Simple Smoothie
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
handful of fresh strawberries hulled
handful of frozen blueberries
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Sauteed Kale
Who knew I would grow up to love eating kale! This is my favorite recipe for it. I like simple, quick and easy.
Sauteed Kale
Bunch of kale
1 red onion sliced
2 TB olive oil
Remove stems from raw kale. Heat olive oil in skillet. Add onions. Sautee for 3 minutes. Slowly add kale (the more the merrier). Sautee down for about 10 ...
HBO Documentary – The Weight Of The Nation
I started watching the first of a 4-part HBO documentary which tackles America's obesity problem head on! The first 2 parts aired May 14 and the last 2 air tonight. If you watch, share your thoughts on it.
Flashback – Jumping Rope
I remember as a kid playing jump rope by myself or double dutch with the others kids either around the neighborhood or at school. It was so much fun and little did I know I was getting such a great workout. But again, as kids, we would run, walk and ride bikes all over town (I mean miles and miles of play a day).
Fast forward several ...
What I’m Listening To
When I workout I need some heart-pounding, body-rocking, bass-thumping music in my ears. My propensity for the BASS comes from my years spent at one of the best universities in the country, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University!
Go Rattlers!!!
So let's go...this is what I am listening to this week. I tend to rotate my music about ...
There May Be Something To This
A few weeks ago I completed my annual physical exam and the vital counts were very impressive. My blood pressure was 100/62 and my HDL was 146 with my LDL at a low 45 or so. I'm in my early 40's and do workout so the numbers were not THAT surprising but considering I had a biometric screen done this past December .. and the numbers were not ...
Look what came in the mail – The Bizzy Diet 21-Day Fitness Plan
Going through my email inbox I found a link to this web ad on bodybuilding.com which is a major website for those who work out with weights to build muscle. There is a host of information on this site who are intense and intent on this way of life.
I must have subscribed to something because I received an email which linked me to this page ...
Shape Cardio Workout
Incorporating cardio into any workout routine is a very good bet as it revs up the metabolism, burns fat and helps to strengthen the heart. I found the following routine in Shape Magazine which is one of my go-to magazines.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained...Let's GO! Leave a comment on how you felt afterwards.
ZWOW #17
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBBldWcSM70
Zuzan Light
Femme Fitale’s Home Gym & Youtube Faves
In an effort to save money I built out our unfinished area and equipped it with enough equipment to actually consider it a home gym. It isn't pretty, but it is effective!
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When I was trying to save a few dollars by not paying for a gym membership, this was my workout haven I affectionately call "The Cave". Below are some of the ...
Bang Up Workout
Happy Friday Fitales! My trainer put me through this punishment today in 30 minutes. Try the workout adjusted to your own capabilities and weights and tell me how you did and felt afterwards!
Nothing ventured, nothing gained ... Let's GO!
Bang Up Workout
Exercise
Reps
Weight
Chest press - 1/2 rep
15
30 lbs
Lying ...
Walking Workout
Incorporating cardio into any workout routine is a very good bet as it revs up the metabolism, burns fat and helps to strengthen the heart. I found the following routine on jillfit.com which is one of my go-to sites for tough cardio routines.
Who knew walking could be so heart pounding? ENJOY!
http://jillfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/...
Femme Fitale Frenzy Workout
Remember to push hard!
Exercise
Reps
Weight
1
Cable machine - one arm standing chest press left
20
15
2
Cable machine - one arm standing chest press right
20
15
3
Cable machine - side lunge, lateral raise
20
15
4
Cable machine - side lunge, lateral raise - right
20
15
5
Cable machine - front lunge, front raise
20
15
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Rise and Shine Smoothie
One of my favorite foods are smoothies because, if done right, they are whole foods loaded with nutrients and vitamins. They really pack a punch! Below is the smoothie recipe I made today to get me going as I have a day full of meetings.
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Rise and Shine ...
Femme Fitale Fever Workout
Happy Workout Wednesday!!!!
Every Wednesday I will post one of my most favorite workouts designed by my personal trainer. Please note, before starting any workout program check with your physician. Also, please adjust the weights to your fitness level. The weights noted in these workouts were set based on my fitness level at the time the ...