Make your own “Power Packed” Snack!

Make your own “Power Packed” Snack!

Here is a protein/energy ball recipe that is perfect for a mid morning or mid afternoon snack.  You can change the ingredients to fit your taste but here is an example: 3/4 c of Natural Peanut Butter (or almond, cashew, soy nut, coconut butter or PB2 mixed with water) 1/2 c thick old fashioned oats (or ground flax, oat bran, hemp seed, almond meal, wheat bran…) 1/2 c protein powder (choc. or vanilla, make sure it have 25g of protein/serving…

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Workout #14

Workout #14

GREAT WORKOUT DVD”S ~ Muscle Toning, 2 workouts both under 30min http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/jackies-personal-training-30-day-fast-start-6062 ~ Muscle Toning and cardio, 2 workouts both 30 min http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/kelly-coffeys-30-min-to-fitness-start-here-6097 ~ Muscle toning, full body in 1 workout in 31min http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/jackie-warners-xtreme-timesaver-training-5894 ~ Kickboxing, 11- 12min workouts so you can choose to only do 1 or if you have more time you can do 2 or 3! http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/billy-blanks-tae-bo-express-6143 ~ Zumba! You’ll be having so much fun dancing you won’t even realize your working out! http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Beginners-DVD/dp/B003WLUQ1C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1338908583&sr=8-5

#3 ~ Workout Challenge

#3 ~ Workout Challenge

For this challenge we will be focusing on getting active and staying active.  The challenge will be called the “Workout Challenge”.  You will earn 1 point for every 20mins of exercise or activity you do daily.  Whether you are playing a fall sport, working out at the gym or at home, running or walking outside or participating in a class, you’re goal is to get active for at least 20min 3-5 days/weekly. If you are choosing to workout at home,…

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Workout #13

Workout #13

Maximize your EPOC Warm up: 5 min on your choice of cardio.  Your HR should reach 65% of your MHR (max heart rate).  Refer to workout #2 under Weekly Workout on the Grapevine to figure out your MHR. Bench Press: 10 reps, the weight should be heavy enough (on all the strength moves) that your struggle with your last rep Cardio: 2 min (0:10 sprint, 0:20 recover…cycle through this cardio interval 4 x) Seated Row: 10 reps Cardio: 2 min…

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Physical Hunger vs. Emotional Hunger

Physical Hunger vs. Emotional Hunger

We all know how it feels to be hungry, but do you know the difference between a physical hungry feeling vs. an emotional hungry feeling?  Find out what the differences are and how to figure out whether the hunger feelings you are having is a physical or an emotional one by reading the short article below. http://cortherapy.com/emotional-hunger-versus-physical-hungerwhats-difference/ If you do struggle with emotional eating, here are some ways you can beat those cravings: 1. Set yourself up for success! ~…

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