Thursday, July 30, 2015

Cilantro Flank Steak Salad

Cilantro Flank Steak Salad

Dressing: Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and purée. Chill. 
- 1/2 of a lime juiced
- 2 Tbs. green onion finely chopped
- 2 Tbs. cilantro chopped
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs.  water
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1/2 Tsp. Chili Powder
- 1/4 Tsp. Cumin
- Dash of Ground Red Pepper

Salad Ingredients:
12 oz beef flank steak
2 small red and yellow peppers sliced
1 cup frozen corn- thawed
2 green onions chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
4 cups romaine lettuce 

Directions:
-trim fat from flank steak and score both sides (make 1 inch cuts from top to bottom). Place in ziploc bag and add 1/2 cilantro dressing and marinate 20-30 min. 
-Spray pan with cooking spray and cook steak 3-4 min each side on Med heat
- Remove steak and spray pan with cooking spray and add all other ingredients except lettuce! Cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare lettuce in a bowl, add veggies and steak and top with remaining dressing! 


Saturday, July 25, 2015

Zucchini Noodles w Cilantro Chicken

You can have this one dish meal ready in 20 minutes!

Zucchini Noodles w Cilantro Lime Chicken

Ingredients:
3 Large Zucchini 
1.5 LB Boneless Skinless Chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Pepper
2 Jalapeños-diced
3/4 Cup Cilantro-chopped
1 Lime
Cooking Spray

Directions:
-Using a spiralizer (see pic below) spiral 3 Zucchini and set aside.
-In a large pan, spray cooking spray and sautéed Chicken until golden brown. Remove from pan.
-Add zucchini noodles, cumin, jalapeños and pepper and sauté in pan for 1 and 1/2 minutes (I like my zucchini still a little crisp).
-Remove from heat and add Chicken and Cilantro. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime on top. 
-Toss gently and serve hot! 

Will keep in air tight container for 48 hours. 




Fresh Fruit Popsicles

Fresh Fruit Popsicles- A healthy, refreshing snack for you and your kids!

Ingredients:
1/3 cup diced Strawberries
1/3 cup diced Pineapple
1/3 cup diced Watermelon
1/3 cup diced Kiwi
1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Directions:
Place fruit in a 5 oz disposable cup. Add 1 oz juice to each cup and place a craft stick in the center. Freeze for 2-3 hours. Run warm water around cup once frozen and they will fall out! Enjoy!


Friday, July 17, 2015

Hard Total Body and Core Workout

You can do this workout anywhere while traveling or at home! 

Hard Total Body Workout

You can do this workout anywhere! If you don't have a Kettlebell you can use 5lb weights!

Monday, July 13, 2015

2 Quick "Wedding Arm" Workouts!

Are you getting married or have a special event you want to tone your arms up for?! Here are two quick workouts you can add to your workout routine that will help create long lean definition!


Saturday, July 11, 2015

Spaghetti Squash Southwestern Bowl

This dish is perfect for the whole family! Easy prep, low carb, and kids love it!!


Spaghetti Squash Southwestern Bowl
Ingredients:
2 medium Spaghetti Squash
1 lb Lean Ground Turkey
1 can black beans or Navy Beans drained and rinsed
1 Jar of Salsa (I use the Pico De Gallo already prepared in grocery)
1/2 Cup Green Bell Pepper chopped
1/2 Cup Red Bell Pepper Chopped 
1/4 Cup Red Onion chopped
1/2 Cup Corn Kernels (Frozen-defrost in microwave)
1 Cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
2 Jalapeños finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Cumin 
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and Pepper

-Brown the ground turkey on stove top. 
-Place spaghetti squash in microwave for 5 min then turn and cook 5 more minutes (should be tender, if not cook 2-3 more min per side)
-Remove squash from microwave, slice in half, scoop out seeds and throw away. 
-Take a fork and "shread" the squash into a bowl. 
-Combine all ingredients leaving 1/2 of the cheese out. Stir well. 
-Spoon into empty Spaghetti Squash Bowls, Top with cheese.
-Broil in oven for 5 minutes

-You can customize each bowl to your families desires! Add sour cream, chives, salsa, jalapeños, guacamole on top. 

This dish is guaranteed to be a hit for the whole family! 

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Total Body Beach/Traveling Fat Burning Workout

You can do this workout anywhere when you are traveling-

Total Body Beach/Traveling Workout
Warm Up:
Run 10:00- If you are on the beach run 5 min down and 5 back

Workout:
:30 each exercise with no rest in between... do this as quick as you can!

Plyo Lunges
Quick Squats
Burpees
Pushups
Low Plank
R side plank
L side plank
Jog in place (high knees)
Quick Rapid Fire air punches
Jumping Jacks
Run 5:00 (down the beach in same direction)
Repeat Workout
Run 15:00 back to starting point
X100 Crunches
X100 Bicycles
X30 Full Situps

Total Body Beach Workout with Jogging

Headed to the beach for the 4th?! 
Here is a workout you can do on the beach or anywhere you are staying!

-Comment and let me know how it goes!


Total Body Beach Workout #1


Warmup :
1 mile jog or Jog 5 Min down beach and 5 Min back

Workout:  Repeat 2-3 times depending on time you have...
x50 Walking Lunges (singles)
x40 Jump Squats- squat jump as high as you can and repeat
x30 Speed Skaters (stay low in a squat position and jump side to side from R to L foot keeping balanced is key!)
x20 Quick Squats
x10 Burpee w/a push-up
X 100 Tricep dips (find a chair or ledge)



then...jog 1 mile back to starting point and repeat workout 2-3 times!

Sunday, June 21, 2015

At Home workout with 5lb weiights


At home workout with 5 lb weights

Go through this 2x- body weight then move to next set
Modified Pushups x20
Tricep Dips (on side of sofa or tub!) x30
Basic Squats x 40
Alternating Reverse Lunge x 50 R=1 L= 2

Go through this 2x with 5 lb weights then move to next set 
Squat and Press x20
Two Way Raise x20
Victory Lunch x20 (stem back with R Leg being arms over head repeat on L)
Rapid Fire x 50
Shoulder Press x 25
Alternating Side Bends x 20

Go through this 2x with 5 lb weights then move to next set
Stationary Lunge R 2x20
Stationary Lunge L x 30
-weights by side
Walking Skaters x 30 5 lb weights at chest
Wood Chop R x20 5 lb weights L x20
Quick Lateral Lunge x30 (weights at chest lunge R then L)

Go through this 2x
Plank drive R then L Leg x30 R+1 L=1
Plank dip rHip then L hip x 30
Eotational Swings (squat swing R Squat swing L) x30  2 5 lb weights

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Tomato, Watermelon and Arugula Salad

Tomato, Watermelon and Arugula Salad
-A healthy light summer salad!
1 Cup Arugula
1 Cup Watermelon
1 Cup Sliced Cherry Tomatoes
2 Tsp Sliced Almonds
2 Tsp Parmesan Cheese
Dressing:
1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
Salt and Pepper

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Feta

Quick and Easy Summer Salad that will leave you feeling satisfied!
Cucumber Salad with Lemon & Feta


Monday, May 25, 2015

Asian Cucumber Salad

Asian Cucumber Salad!! Great summer salad, you can add fresh Tuna or Chicken for more protein. Enjoy!