Arm Fat Exercises
Apr 30th, 2012 by pt
Amsterdam and Arm Fat
Apr 26th, 2012 by pt
Hey guys. How is everyone? I want to start off by saying it’s good to be back! I was in Europe for 4 days and guys, if you’re going to travel overseas…first class is the way to go! Check out the video to see my surroundings. I went to Germany to attend the FIBO expo, which is the world’s largest fitness expo. Then it was off to Amsterdam for a couple of days!A lot of big dudes, i felt small and out of shape!
Let me tell you, if Amsterdam had a warmer climate, I would move there! (if you want to hear stories you’ll have to contact me directly!)
But enough about that.
Check out this little story. A few weeks ago I started training my buddy’s sister’s friend’s (cousin’s former roommate, thumbs up if you you know where that’s from!) She was at a party recently and overheard a trainer telling another guest that there was no way to get rid of the dreaded under arm fat!
You know, the Oprah arm. The fat that when you stop waving keeps jiggling….
I was shocked that a trainer would say this especially since I’ve had numerous female clients tell me that was one of the first places they noticed tightened up.
So hearing this motivated me to do two things:
- Put together a video highlighting a couple of exercises that help target that area; and get it out by Monday at the latest.
- Start a website that shows different exercises and proper technique on how to do them!
So, stay tuned!
Burn Calories and Protect the Planet…
Mar 23rd, 2012 by pt
It’s March and I’m wearing shorts! Loving this weather!
It got me thinking about all the great things summer offers, sitting on a patio with friends, driving with the windows down, and of course booty shorts!
Daisy Duke, making short shorts stylish since 1979
But also one my least favourite chores, mowing the lawn! Even though I do get to work on my tan while doing it, I can’t help but think of the negative environmental impact.
Then I thought about the old push lawn mowers. Green friendly and health conscious!
Check out the stats:
- A gasoline powered lawn mower gives off as much exhaust in one hour as a car running for 24.
- A push mower burns 250-500 calories an hour, depending on depth of grass and the condition of the blades.
- Electric ones are excellent options if time and personal energy is short.
So get out those booty shorts, and burn some extra calories this summer!
Asleep at the Wheel – Sleep and Your Health
Feb 9th, 2012 by pt
Lack of sleep obviously will effect your alertness during the day, which in turn will effect your productivity at work and even your mood.
I know many people say they can get by on a few hours of sleep, but do you really just want to get by when it comes to your health?
The body generally works in 90 minute sleep cycles. Which is why you may feel more rested after 6 hours of sleep versus 7 hours of sleep, being that 6 hours is a multiple of 90 minutes.
If you ever wake up feeling groggy you’ve likely woken up mid-cycle.
Personally I believe you should be getting at least 7.5 hours of sleep each night. And the more stress (physical or otherwise) in your life the more sleep you need.
Myself 9 hours is perfect. What about you, let me know how many hours you like to sleep?
Healthy Recipes for Children
Jan 4th, 2012 by pt
Here is a guest post from Nisha over at Babyplanet.biz
Healthy Recipes for Children
Children are notoriously picky eaters, just as their mothers are notorious for trying to cram nutrients into their diets any way they can. Now moms can create foods rich in vitamins and other essential nutrients, low in calories, and all without sacrificing taste. With the right kind of recipes, children will continue to sit on their nursery furniture andpushchairs and enjoy many of their favourite foods, while mom can breathe a sigh of relief.
Healthy Kid-Friendly Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is always a crowd pleaser. Feed your children a meal they’re sure to enjoy without sacrificing healthy habits with the following recipe.
Preparation Time: 20 Min
Cooking Time: 30 Min
Yields: 6 Servings
Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Meatballs
Olive oil cooking spray
1 cup of whole-wheat breadcrumbs, like Ian’s Natural Panko or 4C Whole Wheat breadcrumbs
1/3 cup bulgur
½ cup of hot water
½ cup chopped onions
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup grated or shredded carrots
½ pound ground turkey
1 tsp. dried oregano
Sauce
A jar of marinara, such as Victoria Low Sodium or Amy’s Kitchen Organic Marinara Sauce Low Sodium
Or
2 or 3 large tomatoes
1 tbsp. olive oil
Salt
Pepper
3 garlic cloves
2 tsp. oregano leaves
Bowl of ice water
Directions for Sauce
Begin by boiling a pot of water.
Core the tomatoes and add them to rigorously boiling water for 30 seconds or more, but no more than a minute. Wait for skin to become slack.
Once done take them out and add them to your bowl of icy water. When your tomatoes have cooled, toss the seeds and chop them.
Sauté your garlic and onions.
Add the chopped tomatoes and other ingredients. You have the option of leaving it chunky or pureeing it in the blender.
Meatballs
Stir your bulgur and water in a bowl and leave it until the water is soaked up, which takes about 30 minutes.
Preheat your broiler. Spray your baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray thoroughly.
Add all of the remaining ingredients, including the bulgur and turkey until you have a single mixture. Spoon off 1 ½-2 ½ inch portions and ball up according to preference.
Combine the meatballs and the sauce. Place in the broiler and cook for 10 minutes.
Cook whole wheat spaghetti according to packaging directions.
Mac N’ Cheese
Preparation Time: 20 Min
Cooking Time: 20 Min
Yields: 8 Servings
1 lb. whole wheat elbow macaroni, shells or other similar pasta
Olive oil cooking spray
2/3 cup shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
½ cup skim Ricotta cheese
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. whole wheat breadcrumbs
½ tsp. dry mustard
2 cups 1% milk
Directions
Heat oven to 375.
Spray your baking pan with oil olive oil cooking spray.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add your whole wheat pasta and cook to desired consistency, usually between 5 and 8 minutes. Drain your water and place pasta in a bowl.
Toss your macaroni with the cheese, salt, milk and all other ingredients. Add to baking pan. Top with parmesan cheese.
Bake the mixture for about 20 minutes. If you’d like the top of the dish to have a crisp finish, add it to the broiler for an additional 3 minutes.
No Bake Peanut Butter Raisin Cookies
½ cup reduced fat peanut butter
½ cup pure honey
¼ cup frozen orange juice
1 ½ cup powdered milk
¼ cup of cocoa
4 cups of raisins
Directions
Combine all ingredients into a thorough mixture. Scoop off balls of 1 inch to 2 inches in size, depending on preference. Flatten before serving. For a little variation, consider using less raisins and smoothing the mixture onto graham crackers for a yummy treat.
Hello my name is Nisha I represent a site called BabyPlanet.biz, I love to write about parenting, children and give advice to mums.
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