Thursday, January 27, 2011

Cauliflower Pizza

This is a recipe submitted by Amy R.
She made this and loved it.

Cauliflower Pizza

Ingredients
1 cup cauliflower, grated
1/2 cup shredded light mozarella cheese
1 egg
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp basil
2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp fennel
1 green pepper
1 onion
1 tomato
Garlic powder, to taste

Directions

Simple Yummy Red Sauce

I get asked for this recipes a lot. I thought I'd share it =-)
This is a very simple red sauce to put over any healthy pasta, turkey meat balls, chicken, or anything really.

Simple Yummy Red Sauce

    1 can 12 oz Tomato Sauce - low sodium
      1 can 28 oz Diced Tomatoes - low sodium
    1 can 28 oz Chunk Tomatoes - low sodium
      1 Tbp Basil
      1 Tbs Oregano
    1/2 Tbs Minced Garlic
    (All the above can be fresh or died.)
    1/2 tsp Pepper
    1/2 tsp Salt
3 oz. tomato paste (optional - this is for those who really like a tomato flavor & very thick sauce)

Put all ingredients in a heavy bottom pot or slow cooker. Let cook for 10 to 40 minutes on stove or 2-3 hours in a crock pot. The longer you cook it the stronger the flavors in the sauce will be. Once bubbly put in hand blender and blend to consistency you like. I blend for about 1 minute. I like it on the slightly thicker side.

EXTRAS:
For added depth of flavor add a fresh blended tomato. It really adds a fresh taste.
If the kids aren't eating with us I will add 10 oz. ROTEL Diced tomatoes to make it spicy.

This is freezable! Make sure your sauce is 100% cool and put into an air tight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks and in the freezer for 3 or more months. You will need to add tomato puree to the sauce after it is thawed or it will be a little watery.

Enjoy!
Coach Tia

Nutrition Facts
20 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23.7
Total Fat 0.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 220.8mg
Potassium 146.7mg
Total Carbohydrate 5.1 g
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g
Sugars 2.9 g
Protein 1.0 g

Let's Get Healthy,
Coach TIA


Friday, January 21, 2011

Mini Turkey Salsa Frittata


Mini Turkey Salsa Frittata

Ingredients

    6 medium egg whites
    4 medium whole eggs
    Milk, nonfat, 1/4 cup
    Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 1/2 cup
    (can be replaced with Colby blend)
    Ground turkey sausage, 93% lean, 7.5 oz
    (can be replaced with meal starters breakfast sausage) Salsa, 1/4 cup 1/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Pepper


Directions

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

FULL BODY STRENGTH TRAINING WORK OUT

Above picture of Josh doing dynamic push ups.

FULL BODY STRENGTH TRAINING WORK OUT

Perform each exercise doing 12 reps resting for 10-20 seconds before moving on to the next exercise, do 2sets each. Then move onto the next group of exercises.

For optimal results, strength train at least two times each week with at least one full day of rest between workouts.

A #1: Dumbbell Bent-Over Row

A #2: Dumbbell Front Squat

......... Rest 1 min then repeat Set A above one more time then move to group B

B #1: Push-ups

B #2: Weighted Forward Lunge (each leg)

.........Rest 1 min then repeat Set B above one more time then move to group C

C #1: Chair Dips

C #2: Sumo Squat with side leg raise

.........Rest 1 min then repeat Set C above one more time then move to group D

D #1: Modified Pull ups

D #2: Dumbbell Shoulder Press

.........Rest 1 min then repeat Set D above one more time then move to group E

E #1: Dumbbell Lateral Raise

E #2: Seated Dumbbell Bicep Curl

......... Rest 1 min then repeat Set E above one more time then move to cool down.

Go to Cool Down after completing all exercises and doing 2 sets each.

Cool-Down stretches

Perform one set by holding this exercise for 20-30 seconds, repeat for up to 3 sets.

#1: Cat-Camel

#2: Upward dog and

#3: Downward dog

#4: Runners lunge

#5: Forward bend

#6: Triceps stretch

Intensity:

To improve strength and definition the exercise should use a weight that will cause the muscles to fatigue before twelve repetitions. If you can complete more than 12 repetitions, increase the weight.
When using heavier resistance for a fewer number of repetitions, the rest period between sets or between circuits should be longer. For example, an exercise with a heavy resistance for 6 repetitions should be followed by a rest interval of 1 minute.
To increase the intensity (burn more calories); turn the routine into a circuit and complete one exercise right after the other and rest for 2-3 minutes after the completion of one circuit (all exercises).


Let's Get Healthy!
Coach TIA

***PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG***

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

SPINACH DIP


SPINACH DIP

1-10oz. frozen pkg. chopped spinach - thaw and squeeze water out

1 pkg. Vegetable Soup mix or Ranch powder mix

16 oz. Greek yogurt (substituted sour cream)

8 oz. homemade mayo (see previous post) (or you could do fat free cream cheese)

3 chives chopped small

1/2 cup finely shredded fat free or low fat mozzarella

Combine all ingredients, heat if desired and pour over chicken or fish for a very yummy meal or
eat with Triskets crackers. (You should only eat a few Tablespoons of this on your chicken.)



Let's Get Healthy,
Coach TIA

Nutrition Facts

25 Servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories37.6
Total Fat2.3 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Cholesterol2.6 mg
Sodium57.7 mg
Potassium31.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate1.3 g
Dietary Fiber0.3 g
Sugars0.7 g
Protein3.1 g

Homemade Mayonnaise

Sometimes you just have to have mayo =-) For those times make it yourself.

Homemade Mayonnaise

2 egg yolks room temperature

1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. organic Stevia
1/2 C. canola oil
1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in order listed.

2. Put into mini food processor or immersion blender . Pulse quickly and keeping that the bottom of the cup, pulse until the mixture starts to emulsify. Blend until all the oil is incorporated and it looks like mayonnaise.

3. Keep out in room temperature for 1 - 1 /2 hours, store in air tight container for up to 2 weeks.

Yields 2 cups

LET'S GET HEALTHY,

Coach TIA

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Serving Size: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving
Calories85.8
Total Fat9.6 g
Saturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat6.1 g
Cholesterol15.6 mg
Sodium9.6 mg
Potassium4.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate0.1 g
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
Sugars0.0 g
Protein0.5 g

Pregnancy and Workouts


I just got an e-mail from a friend who has found out she is pregnant and had a few questions about working out and being pregnant. She wrote:
"...I just found out I am 7 weeks pregnant. Do you think I can still do sit ups while pregnant? Is that healthy? Or maybe an aerobic class?"

This is the advice I gave her:
" First check with your doctor to see if you have any risk factors and if you should do any abdominal exercises or workouts.
However, generally speaking:
Pregnant women should not do prone exercises during any part of their pregnancy for the safety of the mother and the baby. (stay off their back - don't lay down and workout)
With some pregnant women sit-ups and crunches are fine in the first trimester but by the second trimester, pregnant women should avoid prone exercises (lying on your back). The baby is growing in the uterus and its weight can compress the blood vessels leading to the mothers heart, lowering her blood pressure, inhibit the blood supply to the baby and potentially depriving the baby of oxygen.
Those problems can begin in early pregnancy however it is more likely to occur during second trimester.
As far as aerobic goes if a pregnant women has been engaged in regular aerobic exercise, including running, for at least 6 mths prior to pregnancy then she usually can continue threw out her entire pregnancy. BUT always talk with your doctor before continuing or starting any exercise."

If you have any healthy lifestyle related questions feel free to e-mail me and I will do my best to answer them.
Let's Get Healthy,
Coach TIA

***PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG***

Monday, January 10, 2011

RESULTS Client "S"

RESULTS Client "S"
age 37
5'4"

Personal Training with me 3 times a week and following food program.
Brought about her results.

1st numbers are for start day
2nd number is 2 months
3rd number is 4 months

................................start..........2 mths.........4 mths
Weight:................ 173.6 ...... 157.8 ..........147.6 loss
BodyFat: ............ 28.3 ......... 23.21 ......... 20.33 loss
FatMass: ............. 49.11....... 36.63 ......... 30.01 loss
LeanBodyMas .. 123.89.......121.17........ 117.59 loss
Abdominal ........ 33 .............26 ................22 loss
Arm: ....................21 ........... 22 .................18 gain (positive)
Leg: .....................40 ............. 26 ................ 23 loss
SUP: ....................28 ............. 20 .................17 loss
Waist: ..................35 ............ 31.75 ........... 29.5 loss
Hips: ...................41.75...........38 .................36.25 loss
Thigh:................. 24 ...............22................. 20.25 loss
Calf:..................... 16 ..............15.5.............. 15 loss
Chest:..................43 ................39................. 37.5 loss
Arm: ..................13.5 ............12.5 ............. 10.75 loss
Middle abdomen: 37 ........ 34.25 ........... 34 loss

................................start..........2 mths.........4 mths
Flex: - ............2 ................. 0 ..................... 2.25 gain
Jump: ............95 ............... 94 ................... 94.25
Push up: ......9 knees ..... 25 knees.......... 25 toes gain!
Sit up: ............20 ............. 40 .................... 50 gain
1 Mile .......... 11:17 ..........9:55 .................. 9.46 gain
Pull-ups:............ 0 ............ 1/4 gain ............ 1/2 gain
ALL PROGRESS!! WOOT!

I only have pics for start date and at 2 months only.
Start ........................................2 months














Start ........................................2 months














Start ........................................2 months


Let's Get Healthy,
Coach TIA



Thursday, January 6, 2011

DO SOMETHING YOU ENJOY


I think that the word ‘Exercise’ has a bad stigma to many people because they associate it with hours of boring aerobic classes or mindless machine hopping at the local gym. The result is that many of us have trouble just getting started on an exercise program and then constantly struggle to stay motivated because we don’t like the exercises were doing. But this problem is not without a solution. The fact is that we can find a healthy amount of exercise in all sorts of activities. Your challenge is to find the right fit for you – something that you enjoy doing.

I would encourage you to try as many sports and outdoor activities that you can and explore all your options. As you go through this process you will find some things that you like to do and maybe something that you really love. Once you have found something you like you could add some exercises to support you in this activity and to make you more proficient at it. Let’s say, for example, that you find you love to go hiking and realize that it also takes a great cardiovascular fitness to complete some of the longer trails. A great way to prepare for those longer hikes would be to incorporate some additional cardio endurance exercises in to your routine such as swimming or jogging. The key is to use something you love and desire to improve in to help motivate you through some of your weekly exercises.

Let's Get Healthy!

Coach Tia

Monday, January 3, 2011

Let's Get Moving!


One thing is for sure – there will be no change toward our healthy lifestyle without action – that is to say physical action. Yes, that means exercise! In order to create change in your life you must have action and regular exercise must be a part of your plan for success.

But please don’t let physical exercise scare you; instead you should embrace it as one of the biggest factors for your success. I have seen many times how daily exercise can be that one thing that motivates people beyond where they thought they could go. The key to a successful exercise program is to create a habit for it and a desire to do it daily. But we all know that is easier said than done and it can be very difficult to start and continue on with because we have lots of excuses on why we can’t do it, right? We are either too tired, or there isn’t any time, it’s too late, too early, it’s cloudy outside, etc… But the funny thing is that once we commit to it daily and form that habit we start to love it. Because the benefits of exercise go beyond the physical effects, there are mental benefits as well, the release of endorphins in the brain cause a positive change in our attitude. With this new attitude we feel better about ourselves, have more energy and motivation to succeed.

So let’s face it, God didn’t create us to be sedentary creatures but instead had us tending the garden from the very beginning. Physical activities are part of who God created us to be and we should strive to reach our full potential. Our bodies and minds need physical exercise to be healthy – so Let’s Get Moving!

Let's Get Healthy,

Coach TIA


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