Do you like going to the movie theater? Beware of the snacks, you can fall into a deep calorie hole and not realize it! Click the link below to find 15 of the WORST movie theater snacks: http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/print/117907 What should you eat at the theater? First of all, eat a healthy dinner at home so you’re not tempted to have one of everything because you’re so hungry. Then, on your way out the door eat an apple. The sweetness should…
Balance Challenge Workout!! This weeks workout is a balance challenge. I’ve also included some examples of dynamic stretching. You will need 2 dumbells or soup cans, and a milk jug or a paint can. Click the link below to see the correct form of each exercise. There are 4 exercises, your goal is to complete as many sets of the 4 exercises as you can in 20 min with as little rest as possible. Exercises: 1. Single leg Bicep Curl…
Vegetarian Chili ~ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/vegetarian-chili-recipe/index.html Pumpkin Chili ~ http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?recipeID=25722&origin=detail&servings=8&metric=false Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili ~ http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?recipeID=229730&origin=detail&servings=4&metric=false Ground Beef Chili ~ http://www.food.com/recipe/ground-beef-chili-36847 30 Minute Turkey Chili ~ http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cda/recipe_print/0,1946,FOOD_9936_28004_RECIPE-PRINT-FULL-PAGE-FORMATTER,00.htm
15 min or Less Workout! Got 15min? Then this workout is for you!!! In the first part of the workout you will pre-fatigue your muscles with 3 sets of 30 sec isometric exercise followed by 3 sets of the same exercises with full range of motion. Check out the video below and then follow the instructions listed Part 1: 1. 30 sec wall sit with arms above your head touching the wall ~ Advanced: 30 sec wall sit lifting 1…
Cooking for one? Then check out these websites! Click the first link and you’ll find a sample meal plan for the week with recipes. The second website, Practical Cooking for One is also helpful. The recipes are categorized based on time (20 min or less), number of ingredients (5 or less) and type of food. Enjoy! http://www.helpguide.org/life/cooking_for_one_fast_easy_healthy.htm http://practicalcookingforone.com/recipes/20-minutes-or-less/
Chair and Core Challenge Workout Click the link to view the workout and then print out or write down the number of reps and sets you need to complete. Here are the 6 Exercises: 1. Left leg step up on chair ~ right leg side squat ~ step back up ~ right leg back lunge = 1 rep x 12 Right leg step up on chair ~ left leg side squat ~ step back up ~ left leg back lunge…