Monday, March 19, 2012
Quick Workout Idea
I found this great quick workout that targets every part of your body. I can't wait to try it at the gym tomorrow.
Friday, March 2, 2012
MOTIVATION
Need some motivation? Here are some great quotes I heard this week.
"Respect your mind and your body."
"It is not that you shoot too high and miss but that you shoot too low and hit."
"The world is not against you but your mind might be."
RECIPE: Salsas
Salsas are a wonderful item to have on hand. If you buy them in stores just double check that all the ingredients are whole foods and no preservatives and low sodium. But it is so easy to make salsa that you don't have to buy any more from the stores.
Salsa is great to spice up any meal - fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, veggies & red meat. It can be a marinade or a topping. Mix with Greek yogurt for a creamy topping.
ROASTED TOMATO SALSA
Ingredients:
Roma Tomatoes (any tomatoes work - just select the brightest colored ones because they are the freshest -- canned tomatoes works too, just make sure it is low sodium)
Red Onion
6 Garlic Cloves
Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Cilantro (green onion or parsley works too)
Zest & juice of 1 lime
1. Cut the Roma tomatoes & red onions into eighths
2. Roast the tomatoes & onions with the whole garlic cloves in a 400 degree oven. Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook for 15 minutes uncovered.
3. Let them cool and then pour them into a blender.
4. Add the cilantro, lime zest and lime juice into the blender. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Add a teaspoon of olive oil. (this will give us the texture we want)
5. Blend & serve.
*Last 5-6 days in the fridge
RAW SALSA (aka: PICO DE GALLO)
Ingredients:
4 Tomatoes (trade for mangoes for a mango salsa)
1/4 Red Onion (shallots or white onions work too)
1 Garlic
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Juice & zest of 1 lime
2 teaspoons of Olive Oil
Chop up the tomatoes (remove the seeds and pulp before dicing), onion, garlic, and cilantro into tiny pieces. Top with lime zest & juice, salt & pepper and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Stir and serve.
*You can add beans or corn for more depth
*Last 5-6 days in the fridge
Salsa is great to spice up any meal - fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, veggies & red meat. It can be a marinade or a topping. Mix with Greek yogurt for a creamy topping.
ROASTED TOMATO SALSA
Ingredients:
Roma Tomatoes (any tomatoes work - just select the brightest colored ones because they are the freshest -- canned tomatoes works too, just make sure it is low sodium)
Red Onion
6 Garlic Cloves
Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Cilantro (green onion or parsley works too)
Zest & juice of 1 lime
1. Cut the Roma tomatoes & red onions into eighths
2. Roast the tomatoes & onions with the whole garlic cloves in a 400 degree oven. Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook for 15 minutes uncovered.
3. Let them cool and then pour them into a blender.
4. Add the cilantro, lime zest and lime juice into the blender. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Add a teaspoon of olive oil. (this will give us the texture we want)
5. Blend & serve.
*Last 5-6 days in the fridge
RAW SALSA (aka: PICO DE GALLO)
Ingredients:
4 Tomatoes (trade for mangoes for a mango salsa)
1/4 Red Onion (shallots or white onions work too)
1 Garlic
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Juice & zest of 1 lime
2 teaspoons of Olive Oil
Chop up the tomatoes (remove the seeds and pulp before dicing), onion, garlic, and cilantro into tiny pieces. Top with lime zest & juice, salt & pepper and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Stir and serve.
*You can add beans or corn for more depth
*Last 5-6 days in the fridge
I Workout!
Sometimes when I am working out I breakout in a little "wiggle" when I hear a good song.
It is so embarrassing when someone catches me mid-dance move.
I am a horrible dancer - basically I have no rhythm.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Finding Strength Within
Today was definitely the hardest day I have ever had at camp. I pushed myself past what I thought was my limit in ever class. By lunch I didn't think I could walk again since I was EXHAUSTED from spinning & the stairs during beach boot camp. But I was determined to not give up, to push myself, to discover a new strength within me. I went to our afternoon classes and gave it my all. My body aches in ever place but I finished and more importantly I finished STRONG. Today was the best day! I am so thankful God has given me this amazing opportunity, brought wonderful people into my life, and has shown me that I am capable of so much more than I thought.
Pacific Ocean
Jumped in the Pacific Ocean for the FIRST TIME EVER! It was so exciting. After an incredibly hard day of working out and being pushed WAY outside my comfort zone, my friend Stephanie and I jumped into the icy water with all our clothes on. It was so rewarding! It was the perfect way to end a really hard day of busing my butt.
A special shout out needs to go to my man Johnny who was the one who pushed me all day. Starting with Calisthenics where he made me squat deeper and kick higher, to "dessert" consisting of 50 pushups, and then pushing me when I thought I had nothing left during beach boot camp. He was also kind enough to lend my his sweatshirt when I was freezing after my swim in the Pacific. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by encouraging and supportive people like him.
A special shout out needs to go to my man Johnny who was the one who pushed me all day. Starting with Calisthenics where he made me squat deeper and kick higher, to "dessert" consisting of 50 pushups, and then pushing me when I thought I had nothing left during beach boot camp. He was also kind enough to lend my his sweatshirt when I was freezing after my swim in the Pacific. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by encouraging and supportive people like him.
2nd Weigh In
This week's weigh in was bitter sweet. When I first heard how much I lost I broke down crying. I couldn't believe that I have been busting my butt and only lost 1.5 lbs. But thanks to my best friend Grace, she was able to talk me down and show me that losing is still losing. And she is right. That is still great! Plus my measurement changes are crazy!!!!
Neck: down .5 inches
Chest: down 1.5 inches A LITTLE SAD I HAVE NO BOOBS NOW
Arm: down .5 inches
Abs: down 2.5 inches HOW AMAZING IS THIS ONE!
Hip: down 1 inch
Thigh: down .75 inches
Calf: down .25 inches
Wrist: same
That is over 7 inches I have lost throughout my body!!!! I can't believe it!!! My body is changing and I am LOVING it. I feel so much healthier, stronger, and happier.
Neck: down .5 inches
Chest: down 1.5 inches A LITTLE SAD I HAVE NO BOOBS NOW
Arm: down .5 inches
Abs: down 2.5 inches HOW AMAZING IS THIS ONE!
Hip: down 1 inch
Thigh: down .75 inches
Calf: down .25 inches
Wrist: same
That is over 7 inches I have lost throughout my body!!!! I can't believe it!!! My body is changing and I am LOVING it. I feel so much healthier, stronger, and happier.
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