Triscuit Brown Rice & Wheat Sweet Potato!

I love sweet potatos!!!

.......and this new product.

Yup this was my lunch, plus the new Triscuits.

It was perfect.

:-)

These full size Triscuit crackers are savory with a touch of sweetness. Packed with a good crunch and more like a cracker then the regular Triscuit.

Find out more here:
http://www.examiner.com/article/tasty-triscuit-brown-rice-and-wheat-sweet-potato

5 tips to conquer sweet tooth

If you are anything like me.......love the sweets!

(image: www.freedigitalphotos.net)

But so not good for me, yeah I try to cut down and it can be challenging!

Here is my Farrah look......tee hee

So I decided to start the fall cleaning, and changes around the house.

Closet.......Bonus points for workout shoes being on top!

Take down big tree.......

Gone!

And I painted both doors this new color....front and back, I think it looks really better than the orange since I did the fence in that orangy color.

You like?

of course I added some mums too!

 

 

More on 5 tips to conquer sweet tooth:

http://www.examiner.com/article/5-tips-to-conquer-sweet-tooth

 

I will post workouts at the end of the week.......thanks for reading!

 

P90X3 Workouts 9/14-9/20

I am on phase 2 and am loving X3!

This is the cute sweater my girlfriend gave me for my birthday and I dug it out to wear..

Cuteness huh?

First batch of chlli mac!

Yummmm :-)

All you do is make chilli in a crock pot, then make any noodles you want. Put your  noodles in the bowl and top with chilli and cheese yum! (this is low fat mexican 4 cheese)

This weeks workouts:
Weekly cals burned = 1491

Friday
P90X3 Phase 2 Day 4
Day 23

Isometrix Lower Body

Warm up - 5 min
Jogging
Leg circles
Jacks
Leg kicks

1x 10 each move in slow-mo 3 levels
Squat w/db explode up
Lunge w/db explode up
Kicks w/db
Sumo squat w/db
Single leg pistol squat
Karate kicks 3 way slow
Chair single leg squats

Cals burned = 95

Thursday
P90X Phase 2 Day 3
Day 22

Yoga X (15 minutes)
3 x Sunsalutation
Crescent w/airplane
Sunsalutaion
Warrior 1,2 reverse
Chair
Moon and twisted moon

Cals burned = 67
Walking at lunch = 162
Total cals = 229


Wednesday
P90X3 Phase 2 Day 2
Isometrix
Warm up
Leaning lunge
Squat w/leg lift
Frog squats w/calve lifts/hops
Skaters w/hop
Single leg squats w/leg lifts
Warrior III
Jump lunge
Surfer burpee

Cals burned = 158


Tuesday
P90X3 Phase 2 Day 1
Day 20

Upper body isometrics (15 minutes)
100 jacks
Push up - reg, close, wide
Pull up TRX x 3
Slow mo- curl to overhead press - 7lb db

Cals burned = 95
Lunch walking Cals burned = 144
Total Cals = 239


Monday
P90X Day 19 Transformation week (done)

Pilates X (15 mins)

100
Roll up
Plow to boat
V-up
Bridge up
Scissors V alternating
Roll up alternating legs
Circles

Cals burned = 36

Lunch walk 2.5 miles = 126

Total cals burned = 162


Sunday (skipped went out of town)
Cut down my sisters tree
Hauled to burn pile
Raked yard

Time 2hours 15 minutes

Cals burned = 585

Saturday was super productive:
Heavy fall cleaning climbing up and down stairs
Cleaned basement
Moved boxes for fall decorating
Winterized pond
Covered A/C unit
Cleaned out/swept Garage
Laundry and packed up charity
Bedding arranged/cleaned/swapped out
Painted basement windows

Cals burned = 364 

Revolutionary Total Body Board

Olympic Gold Medalist, high jumper, and fitness trainer, Charles Austin has created the revolutionary piece of equipment known as Total Body Board.

 

More than one can use it at the same time!

You can add bands

It is a single piece of fitness equipment that is safe for all levels of fitness, gets great results, reduces training time, is fun and allows the users to be creative with their training routine.  There is no other single piece of fitness equipment on the market that has the functionality and is as multi-faceted as Total Body Board. 

 

It allows for all types of exercise and unlimited combinations including cardio, strength, core and balance training. Athletes can build strength performing the actual movements they do in competition and everyone using

 

 

Find out more here:

http://www.examiner.com/article/revolutionary-total-body-board

Mini Pizzas!

Find out more here:

http://www.examiner.com/article/fun-food-for-kids

Better focus on training not the clock

A patented world’s smallest interval timer whose easy operation maximizes your workout efficiency by allowing you to focus on training, not on the clock!

I love this thing!

Features Added to Set Starter 2.0:

·        Choose 1 or 2 timing intervals in any combination – work/rest. Perfect for Run/Walk and a variety of HIIT workouts

·        Vibration and LED alerts

·        REPEAT feature with up to 100 consecutive alerts

·        Added the 10 and 20 second intervals – ideal for Tabata and CrossFit enthusiasts. (10, 15, 20, 30 and 45 seconds, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 minutes)

Read my take on it here:
http://www.examiner.com/article/better-focus-on-training-not-the-clock

Thanks for reading.....

5 Steps To Transform Your Body

If you feel like you are in a rut......maybe these tips or reminders can get you back on track.

5 steps to transform your body

by: Fitnessandmore.net  

1) Go Bread Free: Going bread-free for 30 days is such a simple way to accelerate fat loss. Just think of all the extra carbs and calories that you'll be saving yourself from. And it's not so bad, once you get used to it. Wrap sandwiches and burgers in lettuce or on top of a pile of greens.

2) Add 1 extra workout per week: Take the next 30 days to really focus your efforts in the gym. Train as if you were preparing yourself for an athletic event, with the mindset that each and every workout is important in seeing you through your goal. Simply add 1 workout per week for the next 4 weeks. Then go back to your regular schedule as your body will only handle that level of intensity for about a month.

3) Go Sugar Free: Sugar is the biggest thing holding you back when it comes to dropping fat and getting lean. And not just refined sugar. I'm talking about all sugars. Take the next 30 days to cut out all sweeteners and limit your intake of sweet fruits. This will be hard at first, especially if you have a sweet tooth, but the rapid change in your body is fantastic incentive to keep going.

4) Focus on Protein and Veggies: Enough about all the things you can't eat, let's talk about what you can eat. Your meals should be a variety of protein and veggies. For protein stick with organic, hormone-free meat that has been roasted, baked or grilled. For veggies, avoid starchy veggies like potatoes, and instead stick with an assortment of colorful, fiber-filled veggies.

5) Walk 30 minutes per day: It’s very helpful in reaching your goals.

 

Thanks for reading...........

 

 

P90X3 Workouts 9/13 - 9/20

I got the house ready for fall :-)

 

My workouts this week so far:

 

Monday
P90X Day 19 Transformation week (done)

Pilates X (15 mins)

100
Roll up
Plow to boat
V-up
Bridge up
Scissors V alternating
Roll up alternating legs
Circles

Cals burned = 36

Lunch walk 2.5 miles = 126

Total cals burned = 162


Sunday (skipped went out of town)
Cut down my sisters tree
Hauled to burn pile
Raked yard

Time 2hours 15 minutes

Cals burned = 585

Saturday was super productive:
Heavy fall cleaning climbing up and down stairs
Cleaned basement
Moved boxes for fall decorating
Winterized pond
Covered A/C unit
Cleaned out/swept Garage
Laundry and packed up charity
Bedding arranged/cleaned/swapped out
Painted basement windows

Cals burned = 364 

 

Thanks for reading :-)

New Keebler® S'mores original cookies

New Keebler® S'mores original cookies, you may just fall in love!

 

It’s campfire season, and if you love camping and making memories of S’mores now you can have them any time you like.
I tried the peanut butter ones, which have 1g of protein, yippee........

Rating = 8

Find out my take here:
www.keebler.com/products-cookies.aspx

The GAMEBREAKERS: It’s All in the Hands DVD

With the start of the NFL football season, parents, students and the fans are preparing for high school football season.

What better way to learn the tricks of the trade than from former NFL players Cris Carter and Jake Reed!

 

 

DVD Features:

• Professional tips from all-pros Jake Reed and Cris Carter
• POV helmet cam virtual routes
• Useful hand-eye coordination practices
• Speed, agility, and quickness (S.A.Q.) drills you can do in your backyard
• Motivational and self-discipline practices used by the pros

 

Find out more here:

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-gamebreakers-it-s-all-the-hands-dvd

 

 

Power Oatmeal!

My new favorite!

 

Ohhh it is starting to feel like fall and that means back to oats!

I just love oatmeal, and one reason is because you can get so creative......

Heck you can add whatever you like or make it sweet or spicy YES!

 

 

Get the recipe here:

http://www.examiner.com/article/power-oatmeal

 

 

P90X3 Day 13 & 14

I am rocking the last week of transformation!

Could I be better oh yes, but I feel stronger and stronger with these shorter workouts.

Whew!

I went to the Clayton Art Fair on Saturday with my girlfriend, and we had a nice round of apps and drinks afterwards people watching.

(Im on the right ha ha)

It was right after I got my hair colored and cut......

you like?

Back to my workouts, here they are.......

Monday

P90X Day 14 Transformation week

Isometrix

 

Plank opp arm/leg

Tree

Modified plank

Standing straight leg balance

Plank side lift

Dancer

Side plank

 

Cals burned = 90

Lunch walk - Cals burned = 117

Total cals burned = 207

 

Sunday Off Day

 

Saturday

P90X Day 13 Transformation week

Dynamix

x2
Jacks
Push ups
Up down planks
Boat rolls
Chair lunge
Straight leg clocks

Cals burned = 126

Thanks for reading!

What makes an exercise the best?

When deciding which exercises to include in your routine.........

 

it is important to consider the type of movement involved.

 

 

 The simpler the movement, the fewer calories you'll burn. On the other hand, the more complex the movement, the more calories you will burn.

Thats where a good compound exercise will come into play.........

Find out more here:

http://www.examiner.com/article/what-makes-an-exercise-the-best

New Product: Post Honey Bunches of Oats Protein Granola with Dark Chocolate

I love this Granola!

But you have to be careful unless you make it yourself because the carbs and calories can really add up!

Post Honey Bunches of Oats Protein Granola with Dark Chocolate:

• Whole Grain Stamp: 14 grams or more per serving
• Made with natural wildflower honey
• 10 grams protein per serving
• No artificial colors or flavors
• Resealable bag
• Kosher

Its a nice big bag, resealable too and its got just enough sweetness chocolate to fill my cravings!

I added this to yogurt for breakfast and will be adding this to my almond butter this afternoon after my run.

Find out my take here...........

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-post-honey-bunches-of-oats-protein-granola

Rating = 10
Thanks for reading..........

Review: New Jif Peanut Butter Cereal

I love cereal..........and peanut butter!

T. is happy!

Just one thing, this could be a danger snack tee hee!

Not only is it tasty but you can make stuff out of it

Recipes on the back of the box.....

will be made after I finish it!

I rate it = 9

(cause its not high in protein)

 

Find out more here:

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-kellogg-s-jif-peanut-butter-cereal?cid=db_articles

 

Thanks for reading............