FFF Challenge #8: No Alcohol Of Any Kind
We are now beginning with challenge #8. I told you this will start to get more challenging so hold on to your barbells!
Drum roll please..............this week's challenge is:
No alcoholic beverage of any kind Monday - Friday
Anyone who knows me knows I enjoy a tasty bottle of dry white wine Chardonnay is my wine of preference and I enjoy ...
Tour Of My Vegetable Garden
Today I decided to make a quick video to tour you through my vegetable and herb garden. I planted these back in mid-May 2012 and they are coming along slowly yet nicely. Can you say "HOME GROWN"? Please leave a comment telling me what you are growing in your garden.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zfAmVSfOTY&feature=plcp
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My Iced Tea
At the market I purchased some Goji Berry, Blueberry, Pomegranate green tea. It smelled delicious and looked beautiful. I mean it had this cobalt blue flecks in the tea which made me want to buy it. I followed the directions on the package to make my own iced tea.
Step 1: I steeped the tea in a bunch of boiling water
Step 2: I let the ...
My Trek to the Baltimore Farmers Market
I am having a great day. No let restate differently - I am having an awesome day. Wanna know why? Because I had a FANTASTIC time at 8:20 am this morning at the farmers market. I have been hearing about it and wanting to go for some time but 1. Did not know where it was located and 2. Never made time for it.
I went today with my cousin ...
Time for a Rock & Roll Encore
Submitted by: Ramona
I'm doing it again! That's right...training for another half marathon! The timing is right, too. My weight loss efforts have been at a standstill for about 2 months and I've even gained weight! Boooo!!! So I'm hoping the extra miles I'll be getting in weekly will turn things around. I have a goal to lose 20 lbs. At first I ...
Rack City – Tyga (clean version)
This beat keeps me amp during cardio routines on the treadmill or stepmill! That bass is all the way live!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1jVsrvnIlE
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 ...