Friday, August 2, 2013

Asapargus

The Simple DELICIOUS way to cook ASPARAGUS


- Lay Asparagus on tinfoil drizzled with Olive Oil
- Add a pinch of sea salt
- Wrap Asparagus up in tinfoil
- Put in oven set on 350 degrees 
- Cook for 15 minutes
- Option: Add some parmesan on top 

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Shake it up!

I am telling you...you will not be disappointed!



Try this delicious Vanilla Shakeology recipe: Vanilla Nutty Butter

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Abs vs. Flat Belly

Abs and a flat belly are achieved two different ways, meanwhile both vary with results.



Abs or 6 Pack
  • Eat Clean
  • Cardio (HIIT)
  • Weighted ab exercises
  • Try to have every exercise engage the core
  • Specific ab exercises for at least 20 minutes, 5 times a week


Flat Belly
  • Eat Clean
  • Cardio (HIIT)
  • Have exercises engage the core
  • Stay away from food heavy in fiber which causes bloating 

Friday, July 12, 2013

Seriously Delicious!

Do you skip breakfast?! Forget about that mid-snack?! Always hungry?! 
Then try...
SHAKEOLOGY!!!!!


Prowler

Prowler

For most college athletes we know that terrible piece of metal...the PROWLER. 

Today's workout 
8x 40 Yards with Prowler+90 pounds

The Prowler helps with mental toughness. It helps to push you to another level and definitely builds a bond with those you are "pushing weight with". The term "feel the burn" really comes into play when using the prowler. 

For all of those who don't know this is a prowler 


Thursday, July 11, 2013

It is Official

I am now part of the Beach Body Team!!!! I am a Beach Body Coach, as a coach I will provide you with help and guidance to achieve your health & fitness goals. 







Visit my coach's website:

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Treadmill Sprints

For The Rainy Days...

When you cannot go for your long run outside opt for the treadmill, but make it interesting!


Run for 30 minutes. Run a mile at 6.0 and walk for at 4.0 at an 8 incline for 3 minutes.
- after the 30 minutes
Sprints: Run 10x 16 second sprints at 8.5. Begin running at the top of every minute.
* there should be little rest



Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Triple Chocolate Muffins


Chocolate...Chocolate...Chocolate
These are quick easy gluten free, clean muffins that anyone will enjoy!



Ingredients:
  • 1 3/4 cup rolled oats (use gluten free oats)
  • 3 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce (not needed)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup agave nectar or sugar substitute
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips


 Directions:
         Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin pan with foil cucpake liners or non- stick spray.
         In a blender mix all ingredients, except for 1 cup hot water and chocolate chips. Blend until the oats are    ground and mixture is smooth.
        Add blended ingredients to large bowl, pour in hot water and chocolate chips, stir the mix together.
        Add mix to muffin pan. 


Large- 12 cupcakes  12-18 minutes
Small- 24 cupcakes   10- 12 minutes 



ENJOY!!!! I added some extra peanut butter on top! 
         

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Keep Track

          I recently decided to begin keeping track of my food intake everyday. I had tried this once before; it lasted me about a day. BUT...this time I'm going to make it a habit! The application I use is called My Fitness Pal. It works great! It is a extremely accurate. It tracks everything from your exercise to the amount of water you drink. I am certain you all will be extremely surprised by the amount of calories you eat in a day. You also will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of calories you burn in a day.



Why not start today!?!?

Monday, June 17, 2013

Easy on the Fruit

Fruit is great! We all know that but it is not the best snack after 2pm. Fruit should be eaten during the beginning of the day. After 2pm our body’s metabolism slows down. Fruit has a lot of sugar; Even though it is all natural, our slowed metabolism makes it difficult for our bodies to fully break down the sugar. Recommendation: eat your craving of fruit for breakfast. 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Grab and Roll

We all need a recovery day once in a while. A recovery day is not necessary when you are sore. A recovery day is necessary after multiple days of consecutive hard work. So, chose a foam roll instead of a recovery day. Using a foam roll can help you feel a little less sore. It's basically a deep tissue massage for your legs. It is also great for warming up your muscles .








Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Need a quick pick me up after the gym...then reach for that gluten-free Luna Bar. I must admit when I am craving chocolate I often opt to eat this bar.



NOM NOM


Monday, June 10, 2013

Apple-Cinnamon Pancakes

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
I made these pancakes this morning....they were D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S 


Ingredients:
  • 2tbsp gluten-free pancake mix
  • cinnamon
  • apple or apple sauce
  • 2tbsp plain non-fat greek yogurt
  • 1 eggwhite
  • 1/4 cup oatmeal
  • 1/3 skim milk
  • raisins optional


Directions:

  • Grate apple (if using applesauce..skip this step)
  • Mix all ingredients together 
  • Let sit for about 10 minutes
  • Cook on a pan, add raisins if desired


I mix all the ingredients together to save time and to do less dishes! highly recommend
I topped mine with some peanut butter..yummmyyy

Friday, June 7, 2013

Workout Of The Day: Barbell RDL (Russian Deadlift)

Barbell Russian Deadlift

How To:
Using a barbell (begin with no weight) keep legs close together
hold bar hands close to body
bend knees slightly, bring bar to the ground
4 seconds to the ground, 4 seconds to stand back up
*make sure to have a flat back



10 Reps- 3x

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Greek Yogurt: Flavorful Plain!

Greek Yogurt is a great snack! However, it can get even healthier. The problem with Chobani with fruit on the bottom and with Faye fruit additions there is so much sugar!!!!! So instead of buying the flavored Greek Yogurt chose plain (recommendation: Faye plain 0%).

How To Make Plain Flavorful
- Add a tbsp. of Honey
- Add a tbsp. of Agave Nectar
- Add natural cut fruit
- Add granola





Now....Go Snack!!!!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Work out of Day: Planks

Plank: Targets primarily abdominal, core and back. Consider by some to be the best core exercise.







Plank Challenge
* do each step below consecutively 


- 30 Seconds on both forearms
- 20 taps to the side 
- 30 Seconds on both forearms
- 30 seconds right arm
- 20 right hip ups
-30 seconds left arm
- 20 left hip ups 

Taps to the side: in plank position reach right hand to the out from the body then repeat with left arm for 20 reps

Hip ups: in a plank position on right or left side of the body, move hips toward the ground then upward 20 reps


                                                 

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Workout of the Day: Sunday Run Day

Sunday can be a day of rest, but for some of the exercise crazies like me, there is no such thing as a "day off". Instead, my Sundays normally are a recovery day. Below is a treadmill run, which has you increasing your speed after every full mile. It will make you sweat, but it will give your body the ability to drain the lactate acid from the past week without making you sore.


Treadmill Descend
                 speed
Mile 1:     6.0
Mile 2:     6.5
Mile 3:     6.8



* this can be done outside as well. Download a running app that is able to keep track of your pace. While using the app make sure you are descending (in time) each mile.
- Suggested App: Nike+ Running

Light It Up!

I want to begin by giving a special thanks to all of our armed forces helping to protect this country each and everyday... Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is usually the beginning of BBQ's, pool parties and summer fever. 
So why not light up that grill with plenty of HEALTHY recipes

Light It Up!
- Turn the grill up and put that bikini on-

Ingredients:
  • Zucchini
  • Red and Yellow Peppers
  • Tomatoes
  • Squash 
  • Asparagus
  • Red Onion
  • Chicken breast 
  • Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Dressing 
  • Parmesan Cheese

Preparation:
  • Cut up vegetables (except asparagus), put them into a ziplock bag with balsamic dressing
  • Put chicken breast into a ziplock bag with balsamic dressing
  • Let both bags sit for an hour or two to soak up the flavor
  • Put the grill on medium heat, put the chicken on first (it will take longer to cook)
  • Put the onion and tomatoes on tinfoil before putting them on the grill
  • Add olive to the vegetables then add them to the grill
  • Let everything cook together
  • Once finished cooking sprinkle some parmesan cheese to the asparagus 


Your quick healthy meal is now complete! ENJOY


                               


Friday, May 24, 2013

Workout of the Day: 300 Workout

Prepared to be drenched...in sweat that is.

300 Workout

Reset Pushups x 50
Single Leg Jumps x 25e
Barbel Body Weight Deadlift x 50
Kettle-bell Swings x 50
Burpees x 50
Single Leg Step Up x 25e

*The workout should be down as fast as possible
*Every exercise can be broken down into smaller sets
* e= each leg


Guide:
Reset Pushups: After coming down toward the ground lye flat on your stomach lift hands and legs up then begin next pushup 

Single Leg Jumps: Find a box or ledge mid calf height. Jump using one leg onto the box then step down

Barbel Body Weight Deadlift: Using a barbel put your body weight onto the bar

Kettle-bell Swings: Hold kettle-bell with both hands, swing the kettle-bell through your legs then thrust hips forward bringing the kettle-bell to shoulder hit. Arms should remain straight the whole time, legs shoulder width apart

Burpes: From a standing position bring hands to the ground, jumps legs back (you will now be in a plank position), jump legs back to hands and stand up.

Single Leg Step Up: Using a bench or box, stand next to the bench, put leg on bench, step up, then step back down onto the ground. The opposite leg should not come onto the bench. 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Banana Bites



Craving something sweet, perhaps chocolate...



These banana bites will solve any sweet tooth

Slice a banana, add some peanut butter with dark chocolate chips on top and d-o-n-e. 



Tip: Do not use more than 2Tbsp. of Peanut Butter. Peanut Butter is good in moderation, just like anything tasty!



     

Workout of The Day: Bulgarians

Bulgarians


   Put your back towards the bench, place one foot on the bench, opposite placed on the ground, bend down towards the ground. After a few tries, add some weight!

   Tones your gluts, thighs, calves and even works that core!





Notice what is wrong with this photo?!?!?
-in the 3rd diagram his knee is over his toes!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Morning Delight


Egg-White Omelet

               Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day! Receiving an adequate amount of nutrition is necessary to begin a healthy day. I make this omelet (shown below) practically every morning. It fills me up and is filled with protein, Omega-3, and fat (yes, I said fat because healthy fat is good for you). 



Recipe:

- 3 egg whites (use normal eggs and scoop out yolk)
- 1 slice of avocado
- 1 tbsp. of parmesan cheese
- Additional: Slice turkey or previously grilled chicken


Mix all ingredients together in a bowl pour into a hot pan and cook!
    

Work Out of The Day: Interval Training on Treadmill


4.22 Miles

Interval training is important to staying fit. It helps to burn more calories because your heart is constantly going up and down making your body work harder. 

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Workout of the day: 6 Core Moves



Guide:

Revolved Ab Pose: Move legs simultaneously from right to left. Leave arms relaxed in position shown.

Abdominal Vacuum: Suck in tummy. Lift hips up and down.

Elevated Leg Lift: Move legs up and down (from vertical to horizontal along floor) one at a time.

Basket Twist: Using a weighted object twist from left side to right side, keep legs still.

Leg Thread: In push up position (shown) bed one leg while moving the opposite leg underneath the body.

Superman: Move body up and down with knees on the ground.

StressLess

StressLess



1. Smile
2. Go for a walk
3. Dance to the music
4. Breathe
5. Speak 
6. Ask for a hug
7. Reminisce on the good times
8. Take a bath
9. Focus on what you can control
10. Be optimistic 

The Thought


Welcome To Fit- Free!!!!!!!!! 


I am currently a Sophomore at American University. I am writing a blog because of my passion for fitness and health. Exercise is my coffee in the morning, it is necessary for me to begin my day. Yet, without a good work ethic in the gym can be ruined if you do not eat healthy. I recently was diagnosed as Gluten- Intolerant. Today, gluten-intolerance is just as common as lactose intolerance. I love telling people about healthier options then the food they are putting on their plate. I hope to give my readers some wisdom and insight into the world of fitness and health





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XoXo  Kerri