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Healthy Recipe: Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

admin — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:01:40 +0000

Ingredients: 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2 lbs of skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 tbsps butter (I don’t add the butter or do just one tbsp, but either way still low in fat) 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tsp fresh parsley Directions: [...]

Healthy Holiday Recipe: Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts & Sage

admin — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:49:56 +0000

Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts & Sage Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup coarsely chopped chestnuts, (about 4 ounces; see Tip) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation 1.Bring a large saucepan [...]

TIPS TO KEEPING IT HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS!

admin — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:29:14 +0000

TIPS TO KEEPING IT HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS! Tis the season! It’s the time of year to celebrate with friends and family! Eat, drink and be merry! But don’t take that to a whole other level! We all tend to use the Holidays as an excuse to eat, drink and be lazy! Running around the [...]

Choosing A Trainer

admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:34:25 +0000

Choosing A Trainer As a Fitness Professional in the industry for over 20 years, I have accumulated many certifications, taken many courses and continue to educate myself! Not so I can have a pretty certificate to hang on my wall but so I am keeping up with Industry Standards. I also want to give [...]

CSFit Better Body Challenger 2013!

admin — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:07:44 +0000

CSFit Better Body Challenger 2013! I’m very excited to launch CSFit’s first Team Up Fitness Program, “Better Body Challenge” This is a GREAT way to start 2013! Don’t just set these unrealistic New Year’s Resolutions for lose weight and not take action! With this 12 WEEK challenge, you get the support of other Team [...]

Recipe: Almond-&-Lemon-Crusted Fish with Spinach

admin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:49:52 +0000

Almond-&-Lemon-Crusted Fish with Spinach Ingredients Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided 1/2 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 1/4 pounds cod (see Tip) or halibut, [...]

Workout Efficient and Effect!

admin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:30:47 +0000

Make Your Workout Efficient but Effective! Stop talking! If you want the best out of your workouts, keep it moving! You need rest periods but 15 minutes between sets to stop and talk is beyond a rest period. You might as well start your workout over again. If you workout during peak times, lunch [...]

What’s Next?!

admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:51:25 +0000

What’s next?! One of the hardest things, believe it or not, is coming off a competition. You have been in such a different head space for over 3 months! Eating, training, working….. now what? I wake up every morning thinking, man wish there was another! Sick thought maybe but having such an amazing goal, heading [...]

I’m Back!

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:54:43 +0000

Yes I know, I have been slacking on my blogging! Closer to UFE Halloween Mayhem it got difficult to juggle my work schedule, my workouts and prep, and family! But I’m back in full force! I am currently planning my next stage of training coming out of UFE North American Championships. As most of you know in [...]

Workouts: Leg Crank!

admin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:38:36 +0000

LEG CRANK Doing leg cranks as a finisher at end of your workout will definitely take it to another level! Great after a strength or build phase workout. This is more of an intermediate or advanced level! If you have any lower body injuries, please do not try this unless you have been given a thumbs [...]

SPICY AVOCADO CHICKEN

admin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:05:06 +0000

SPICY AVOCADO CHICKEN Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 avocado, diced Salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions 1. Stir 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, [...]

Recipe: Veggie Quinoa

admin — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 21:55:51 +0000

VEGGIE QUINOA This recipe is a great vegetarian recipe! Full of protein from the Quinoa and Tofu! Also high in fibre! It tastes amazing! Not just for vegetarians! Don’t like tofu? Take it out and you still have a great nutritious side dish! Ingredients 1 cup vegetable broth 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic [...]