Tone it - up Tuesday

Hi Dolls!  This week is already running @full speed with no slowing down til the weekend so this is My kick it go to for max effort with minimum time!

5 Sets / 60 sec each exercise / MINIMAL rest / with 1 min rest between sets!

1. Squat jump
2. T push-up (alternate)
3. Split jump
4. Inch - worm with extra extended arms
5. Mt. Climbers with elbow to knees

Let me hear how your week is going!!!  xoxo

Tone it up Tuesday

Hi Dolls! Todays tone it up is "Go Big" exercises. 25 Reps x 4 Exercise each set ( minimum rest between exercises - 30 second rest between sets ) 4 - 5 sets! Aim for 5! 

25 Sumo Squats with jump

25 Burpees w/push-up

25 Raised toe taps ( that is 50 for you Dolls that count each tap as 1 )

25 Mt. Climbers

xoxo

Tone it up Tuesday!

Hi Dolls! Happy Valentines Day! You all know I try and show you the LOVE in every workout. So todays tone it up is short, sweet, and to the point!!!!

Warm up - Inch worm w/ push-up 10 forward / 10 backward

25 reps with minimal rest in-between

Jump squats
Stagger push-up
Split jump
Mt. Climbers
Yoga push-up
Frog jumps
Burpee w/ push-up
Plank w/torso twist
X crunches

XOXO

In Your Kitchen

In Your Kitchen

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Hi Dolls! I can't wait for you to try this.....It is super nutritious, easy, and Pretty! I have made this for ALL my harshest critics and they give it the thumbs up! C & J, and probably T would like me to add MORE cheese and meat, but they seemed to be able to eat their share and then some. I know my men well so I made a meatloaf and everybody was happy. LOL

Make sure you read the entire instruction before you make your grocery list and start cooking. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions! Bon Appetit!

1 Lg spaghetti squash ( at least 5 lbs )

1 25.5 oz jar Cabernet Mariana Sauce ( I use Muir Glen Organic )

1 T chopped garlic

1 t dried minced onion ( or onion powder )

1 T Italian seasoning

1/4 c fresh chopped flat parsley ( You can substitute dry but flat will taste better )

1/4 c fresh chopped basil ( see above )

1 c chopped mushrooms - make sure you wipe them off with a dry paper towel ( I use baby bella, choose your fav )

1 Lg package baby spinach/chopped ( I use Organic Girl - You can substitute frozen just make sure you drain it well )

1 c mozzarella cheese grated ( I use fresh, but any will do )

1 c Parm/reggiano grated ( Buy fresh - DO NOT use anything in a can!!! )

*set aside 1 T each for topping*

Pre heat oven to 375

Place whole squash in the microwave for 3-5 minutes....I was afraid it would explode the first time I did this.....it did NOT, thank goodness. Cook til soft enough to cut easily. Cool to handle and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and discard. Salt and Pepper insides of halves. Add 1/2 inch water to a lg baking dish, place squash cut side down. Bake for 40 min or tender.

Remove from pan and discard water, set pan aside, you will use it in a sec.

Scrape squash out with a fork and transfer to a lg mixing bowl. Return squash to baking dish - hollow side up this time.

Combine remaining ingredients to mixing bowl and mix well.( Once you make this a couple of times you can play with the ingredients. ) Evenly divide the squash mixture to hollow squash halves. Top with the cheese you set aside and bake for 15 - 25 minutes, depending on how you like your cheese topper.

Cool - cut - eat - ENJOY

P.S. Don't eat the skin....YUCK

P.S.S.  I keep the extra filling to make omelets or pita toppers the next day!!!  XOXO

     

Tuesday Tone-up

Welcome to Tuesday Tone-up! Try this quick but effective circuit for the motivation to stay on track this week. You'll need a step or low bench for the full effect. ( any stair step will work nicely )

1 minute each exercise with 10 second rest x 4

Burpee w/ push-up to plyo jump

Arms over-head toe tap 30 sec - Mt. Climbers 30 sec

Weighted Sumo squat w/ jump - hold a 5 or 10 lb wt. w/ both hands to chest, elbows wide  

* recover 1 minute* repeat!!!!

XOXO

In your Kitchen!

I love to cook.... and my family loves to eat. I'm always trying new ways to make things that can be good for you and satisfy that treat fix. Sometimes it works, other times... not so much. The Banana loaf took a lot of tries but I get the thumbs up on taste and texture from my harshest critics.

Dolls have to eat too. So try this yummy Banana/Oat loaf thats full of good for you fuel!

Pre heat oven 350 & Spray a loaf pan with No Stick:

1    C WW flour ( I like King Authur Unbleached Organic)

1    C Oats ( they can't be quick cooking)

1/4 C All Purpose flour ( again King Authur)

1/4 C cooked quinoa

1/2 t baking powder

1    t baking soda

1/4 C Natural No sugar added apple sauce

1/4 C Honey

1/4 Milk ( I use Skim Organic Valley)

1    egg ( beaten)

4   Ripe bananas

1   C Nuts/chopped ( I use pecans) It's a Southern thing!

1/4 t salt

1   T cinnamon

1   T vanilla

2    Scoops protein powder ( Use Chocolate 100% Whey)

Sift dry ingredients together. Add oats and quinoa. Mash bananas and make a well in the middle of the bowl. In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients together and add to dry. Stir til combined.  Transfer to loaf pan and bake @350 for 50 minutes. Baking time can very - this is very dense so test by sticking a tooth pick in the middle and if it comes out clean its done.

xoxo M