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Monday, May 9, 2016

Guest Post: The Best Fitness Food For Women

Today is a guest post..........yay


The Best Fitness Food For Women

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Blasting away stubborn fat, building lean muscle, and toning up is nowhere near as easy as
those late night infomercials would have you believe it to be.
Those snake oil salesmen are going to try and peddle you the latest and greatest weight
loss/muscle building gizmo, gadget, or formula of ingestible glop all while promising the moon and the
stars as far as results go (for just 9 easy payments of $19.95, no less), understanding the whole time
that the only thing they are really selling is disappointment.
Thankfully though, you really can speed up your weight loss or muscle building results –
creating the beach ready body of your dreams – in no time at all, just by choosing the best fitness
foods for women.
Here are four of the top super foods you’ll want to start weaving into your daily diet ASAP!
1. Avocados get the fat burning fires going
Loaded with all kinds of healthy fats (and tasty, too), you’re going to really love everything that
avocados bring to the table.
Researchers at the University of Buffalo have long proven the health boosting properties of this
superfood. Filled with monounsatured fats that lower cholesterol, proteins that speed up muscle
repair, and all the building blocks you need to jack up your metabolism, this is a super fitness food
you need more of in a hurry!
2. Carrots aren’t just great for eyesight
When prepared the right way (gently roasted or pan glazed in a little bit of butter) carrots are
going to almost trick you into thinking you’re eating a dessert – when in reality you’re chowing down
on a real deal super food!
Packed with complex carbs that cannot easily convert into fat but instead produce a reasonable
and consistent supply of energy when you need it most, the potassium that carrots have in them will
also even out your blood pressure and slow down your muscle contractions.
3. Chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks
Probably the tastiest of all the cheap lean protein sources, you can prepare chicken in only about
a million and one different ways – and every cut is packed with the protein your body needs after a
workout to get you back to better than brand new quickly.
Tasty, versatile, and filled to the brim with protein (and incredibly inexpensive), there’s a reason
why so many world class bodybuilders, elite athletes, and top fitness models the world over eat
chicken on a daily basis.
4. Chocolate Milk?!
Milk definitely does a body good, but there’s nothing quite like being able to calm down a
craving for sweets with a glass of chilled chocolate milk. If you’re willing to put in a bit of extra  
time you should look to melt down real deal dark chocolate to be added, but in a pinch that
bottled syrup will do.
Limit your intake to avoid overloading on simple carbs and you’ll still be able to get quite a bit of
extra rapidly digestible protein while kicking your cravings for junk food to the curb. It doesn’t get any
better than that!
 
About the Guest Blogger:
My name is Vera and I love everything about modern cooking and kitchen tips! Me and my sister recently started a blog, (http://kitchenexpert.org) mostly about cooking while using modern kitchen gadgets, I think they are really helpful these days. We also have some videos there and products reviews - actual review of products we tried.
 
 

Monday, May 2, 2016

House Updates!

So I repainted my bathroom......this is what it did look like:
And now, Ivory and tan...........

And the back yard has come a long way, I have it all together now!
Super happy :-)
and with lights on.......
 
Remember it started like this.........

Now if only I could do the kitchen like this!
:-)

Inspiration huh?


 
Thanks for reading........

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Randomness!

So things are pretty good in T's world. 
Me. 
But now I want this color and cut.......
Thoughts???

Here is a fun summer party idea, I like it!

Did you know how good Garlic is for you?
I had NO idea it could heal too!

I get this a lot in Yoga, my wrists hurt......
So I found this! 
Helpful.......
I say grip with pinkey and thumb now this explains it completely 
:-)

And a little inspiration as I start to get better after my ear surgery.


Today was the last day for ear drops, and my toe is healed too so I am ready to be back in the game!

Workouts - Walking 30 min a day
Yoga - 4 x a week
Weights - 4 x a week

Thanks for ready :-)

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Best Protein Bars Mauer Sports Nutrition


I love Protein bars to help me with my pre-workout or post workout energy, and Mauer Sports Nutrition has the BEST!!!




Mauer Sports Nutrition has just the thing you need: healthy and balanced energy fuel to feed your busy lifestyle.

We offer protein bars, protein minis, and energy shots that are:

  • All organic
  • Gluten-free
  • Contain no refined sugar
  • Contain no preservatives
  • Contain no genetically modified organisms (non-GMO)

The Mauer Sports Nutrition brand not only has a strong family name in the health, sports and fitness industry, but also guarantees that our products are made of the finest ingredients that support your physically active lifestyle.

Not only do they offer bars but lots of other yummy treats you can buy here,  you're welcome:-)

Friday, March 4, 2016

March Madness Workout Day 4

It was a good sweaty Yoga workout!
Taking P90X by storm again.........


Program:  P90X

Yoga class last night = 9 clients

Thanks for reading........

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

New Year Goals 2016!

So this year I decided I needed to set some new goals for 2016!
I am planning a trip to the beach, here is a dress that I got.......
for just $6 bucks. 
This is my INSPIRATION dress. 

I found this nice little core workout, I thought I would start this in February:

So I also got a great deal on this tank top for Yoga....
Its called a "slimmer" top but I just like the print for my burgundy 
Sturrup pants. 
Sweeeeeet. 


My 2016 Goals or Promises to myself :

Workout 15 minutes 3 times a week in the morning
Cut back on sugar 
Continue getting better at instructing my Yoga classes
Ride a bike on the weekends 2 times a week. 

Moving on to bigger and better accomplishments in 2016 :-)
Thanks for reading

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

I Mastered KSage Pose!

Pose: Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya i and ii [Eka Pada Koundinyasana i and ii]


So it only took me 2 years but I mastered it....not perfect but close!
I will continue to get that front leg straighter.....but now that I can lift my back leg I feel like I know this pose. 

I was super happy to get my new bracelet that Heidi Powell suggested.....
its the "Rise Up" silver one, love it!
I had my sister make is smaller during the holidays. 

I had a great vacation, and family time and its only been week 2 of the new year but I have seen many new faces in Yoga class. 

Just wanted to share the good news :-)
Happy 2016!

Friday, November 13, 2015

Just For Fun!



I have had a cold all week, so my only workouts have been Yoga.

Tuesday - 1 hour
Thursday - 1 hour
Saturday - 2 hours

Thanks for reading.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Motivation!

Fall and winter are an easy time to slack on the workouts, when in reality we should be stepping up our game.......gearing up for the holidays. 

Working out:
Reduces stress
Helps keep you on a routine
Lets you have a few more calories
Increases stamina

No matter what, getting in a 30 minute walk each day will help you keep a healthy habit. 


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Big Bird Yoga and Memories!

It was a fun Halloween week!
I won 2nd place as Big Bird!
Here are a few yoga poses I thought was so fun to do.......
Big Bird Yoga :-)

Lately I have been missing my mom, so I have been wearing her necklace. 
I love it so. 

Need some Motivation?

OR this.........


Today's workout:
3.0 Mile run - Time 32 minutes

Thanks for reading........


Tuesday, October 27, 2015

New Dark Hair and Big Bird Halloween!

So I decided to go back darker for fall.....
I wanted more dark low lights but this will do for now.

I'm working on my Halloween costume........
This is it!



I'm on the search for pink head bands for the stripes and some sort of shoe, I don't have pink sadly. 
But I am not giving up, I could just wear my nude ones and I want to make a sign that says.......
ABC's

Back to business..........

Client workout:
Time = 60 min cals burned 260

Step up warm up with 2lb db

x2
Push ups to tricep push up
TRX pull ups
TRX plank to mountain climber to scissors - 1min
Kettle bell row to over under legs - 20lb
Kettle bell swings to drops - 20lb
Curtsy lunge w/10lb db pour curls
Walking lunges w/10lb db 
Sandbag cleans - 1min
Wall sits w/3lb db
Bench mountain climbers
Bench flys double moves 10lb db
Bench tricep dips add single leg 

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

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Weekend At Crystal Cove Resort

Wow, it was a great weekend......Fall is in the air!
 
I got to spend the weekend at Crystal Cove Resort, its a bit south of Bull Shores lake called Lake Norfork Arkansas.
Look at this cute tree!

The view from the cabin of the lake, right near the water.

Just lovely........

The inside had everything you could need.
Ha my Raspberry MK bag too.....lol

Quilts and comfy bed!

Second room........

Front porch had a table and a bed, how cool is that for a summer night out with lake view minus BUGS :-) count me in!

 
I climbed a few hills, paddled a floating boat around and had fun.
 
Thanks for reading!

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

New Home Studio Makeover 2015!

The studio got a new color floor!
Blue and very calming in a way. 
I also got new windows, so nice!

I had to move some things around, and I like it better this way. 

Entering, it looks more purple then blue......

More room and easier to grab what I need. 


The best way I found to do my studio is:
Hang what you can to save space
Pick colors that will feel clean and open
Find containers or cabinets that will fill your needs in more then one way
Get a bench that is on rollers so you can move if needed and that has incline
Get a good rack for weights, safety is  HUGE
Buy mats that don't collect sweat, bacteria 

Keep your stuff clean by wiping it with Clorox or anti-bacteria wipes and spray your mats with Lysol so you don't have any germs. I keep hand sanitizer and make all my clients use it after a session. 

If you make a home studio, just remember space is money so take your time on getting what you want and try to get the best you can afford. I thought I would be doing more pilates but no my clients just were not into that, I sold my bench. And for that piece being gone, it made space to add a cardio machine the elliptical. 

Thanks for reading!




Monday, September 14, 2015

New Product: The PostureFit System

 The PostureFit System, can be used at gyms, chiropractic, or for home use. Dr. Liz Welch, is a chiropractor in Chicago who developed the PostureFit Bar and workout.



The PostureFit System combines fat-burning interval training, muscle strengthening techniques, flexibility conditioning and core training with proper form and posture.


Check out the video! 

Starting at $89.99 and up........
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Friday, September 11, 2015

Fall Weather Sets In!

I love fall, and fire pits!
This weekend is the Clayton Art Fair, should be great weather too. 

I have steady been at the 21 day fix and other then the Taco truck day yesterday have been pretty spot on with my meals. 

Today the plan is a run at lunch it is so cool here, and since I am training a client after work I decided this would be the cardio fix day with a bonus. 

Labor day was wonderful, the studio got a make-over in blue. I will do a blog on that so you can see how calming it is and how clean it looks!

Have a great weekend, and thanks for reading. 

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Today' Workout!


20 min upper body
Warm up:
Jacks
Windmills
Bent over toe touches

x2 at 1 min each move
Bent over rows 15lb db
Side to side db jabs 5lb db
Push ups
Planks modified
Curl to overhead press 15lb db

Clocks w/15lb db 

Thanks for reading............. 

Monday, August 24, 2015

Great Workout Weather!

Its been just great in STL for workouts outdoors!
I got in 2.0 miles at lunch, it was so nice I didn't want to come baaaaaaaaack!

21 day Fix am workout:

Warm up:
Jacks
Windmills
Bent over toe touches

x2 at 1 min each round: 
Jogs with 5lb db press overhead
Lunge switch - I step switched 5lb db
Get ups with NO db (knee killer)

2x at 1 min each round:
Shuffles
Ski lunge 5lb db
Cross over 5lb db lift  

Time 20 mins

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

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Guest Post: Health Benefits of Proper Fitness Exercising

Guest Post today............what a treat!
By Arya Mullen

Health Benefits Of Proper Fitness Exercising

Interested in feeling better, gaining more energy and perhaps a longer lifespan? All you have to do is start a strict schedule of physical activity. The benefits of regular physical activity are hard to ignore – from preventing cardiovascular affections to boosting the self confidence.

Improving Your Mood

Physical activities stimulate a wide plethora of nervous centers of your brain. As a direct consequence, you feel happier and more relaxed. At the same time, you will inevitably look better if you stick to your regular exercises. When you look better, you feel better. Give up on that belly and gain some muscles instead. Inevitably, your self confidence will skyrocket. As if all these were not enough, exercises are highly recommended to those who suffer from depression and anxiety.

Combating Chronic Affections

Exercising on a regular basis is likely to prevent or at least control arterial hypertension – a chronic affection that plenty of people suffer from. Worried about the high levels of cholesterol? Work on your body every once in a while and you will easily grow the levels of good cholesterol while lowering the levels of bad cholesterol. Plus, sports will prevent diabetes type two, osteoporosis and particular types of cancer. What can be more motivational than that?

Maintaining Your Weight under Control

When you exercise, you burn calories for energy. The more intense your workouts are, the more calories your body will burn. The good news is that you do not have to spend a lot of time, not to mention the overall effort. For instance, you can just go on the stairs instead of taking an elevator. Have a short walk during your lunch break, rather than exaggerating with a heavy meal. Watching a movie? Come up with some squats meanwhile. Starting to put on some weight? Get a treadmill and exercise at home.

Strengthening Your Heart and Lungs

With physical activity, you work on your tissues. You stimulate the body to deliver more oxygen to your tissues, but also to feed them with more nutrients. The conclusion is fairly simple – you work on the entire cardiovascular system.

Enjoying a Restful Sleep

A good sleep will help you focus, increase your productivity and boost your mood. Regular exercises will certainly help you sleep better and enjoy a restful sleep. If you suffer from insomnia or other sleep related problems, try to exercise in the afternoon. These issues will become history within days only.

Enhancing Your Sexual Life

Regular exercises will provide more energy and look better. These two elements have a positive impact over your sexual life. At the same time, the solid cardiovascular benefits will also increase the level of satisfaction in terms of sex. Men who exercise on a regular basis are less likely to face any erectile dysfunctions, while women will enjoy more intense sensations.

Having Fun


Finally, remember that physical activity does not have to be a challenge. Sign up for some dancing or mountaineering classes. Just think about something you like and go for it. Get a few friends and organize a football game. No matter what you do, stay active and you will not regret it.