Thursday, March 31, 2011
Yep, I'm telling you AGAIN!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday Workout Hop!
Hosted By: My Fitness World , Lets Move It Mamma's & Living Smart Girl
This is a workout blog hop for Wednesdays! You will receive workout tips, exercise ideas and healthy food ideas from My Fitness World , Lets Move It Mamma's & Living Smart Girl, plus work on your followers!!!
HERE ARE THE RULES; Wait There Are NO Rules: 1. Follow My Fitness World, Lets Move It Mamma's & Living Smart Girl 2. Leave us a comment letting us know you follow so we can follow back. 3. Grab our button and post it up on your blog, linking back to our hop. Follow as many blogs as you like And Have Fun!!!
Healthy Eating Tip:
If you bite it, write it down! Yep, carry a small journal writing what you consume throughout the day! That way you are held accountable for the foods and this will help you make MUCH better choices, trust me...it works for me! Try it out and tell me what ya think!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Let's Start Fresh!
Monday, March 28, 2011
for the KIDS!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
whoops...
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Our garden and my GOAL for the morning!
FRESH fruits and veggies!
The boys picked strawberries, they were eating them straight out of the bucket :)
We bought TONS of fruit and veggies, made some chicken on the grill and prepared some fresh string beans, squash and zucchini along with a HUGE fruit salad filled with plums, grapes, banana, strawberries, granny smith apples, kiwi and nectarines! Talk about YUMMY!
If you have a local market, I suggest you go there as a family. Let your children explore and find the fruits and veggies they find interesting, teach them about each one, and maybe even get them to try something NEW. My boys were so excited to learn where all these veggies grew, how they were planted...so, we decided to plant a garden full of okra, string beans, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, herbs, and even strawberries!
*Now let's hope they take off and we have LOTS of our own fruits and veggies this summer :)
Running:
I am taking the day off-whew its hot out there, already 80 degrees and its only 10am! Tomorrow I am going for a five mile day, we'll see if all goes according to the plan! I am enjoying running on my own, before my kiddos wake up...it feels like "ME" time and its a way for me to start the day!! And I'm happy to report I've lost three pounds since starting this journey last week :)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Wednesday Workout Blog Hop
Hosted By: My Fitness World , Lets Move It Mamma's & Living Smart Girl
This is a workout blog hop for Wednesdays!
You will receive workout tips, exercise ideas and healthy food ideas from My Fitness World , Lets Move It Mamma's & Living Smart Girl, plus gain some new followers!!!
HERE ARE THE RULES:
1. Follow My Fitness World, Lets Move It Mamma's & Living Smart Girl
2. Leave us a comment letting us know you follow so we can follow back.
3. Share a great workout, healthy living tip, fitness question...anything related to health!
Link up below!
Follow as many blogs as you like And Have Fun!!!
Healthy Eating Tip: Be prepared when it comes to food. Spend one day a week preparing pre-packaged snacks in their portion sizes! Choose snacks that will remain fresh all week, I also use plastic bins in my pantry to store the small packaged snacks. My boys even ask for a "mixed up snack" every day! This will help control impulsive eating and help to avoid consuming empty calories. My rule is to keep all of the junk foods out of our home, because if they aren't here...we can't eat them! For some of my quick and easy snack recipes, check the right sidebar or previous posts! Hope you find them helpful and delicious too!
get 'em outta here!!!
Running update: I took your advice and ran on my own, no stroller and wow it was WONDERFUL! I ran my fastest mile yet and it felt unbelievable! I definitely need to do it more often :) thanks for the advice!!!
Monday, March 21, 2011
a question and a snack idea too!
WHERE DO YOU RUN? DO YOU RUN ALONE?!
I have the B.O.B Revolution dualle jogging stroller, and its very nice but my four year old wants to ride his bike-with training wheels. I am so proud that he can keep up and pedal for 3-4 miles, but I can't help but think about the fact that running alone may have its perks too?! What do ya think?!
Fun, Easy Snack idea:
Take a skewer, start with 3 slices of apple, a cube of cheese, three grapes, cube of cheese, small slice of banana covered in peanut butter and THERE YA GO...a perfect healthy, FUN snack that your whole family will enjoy! I make these ahead of time, that way we can grab one right out of the fridge and ENJOY :)
Friday, March 18, 2011
MOTIVATION
So, where do you find your motivation?
...To exercise? Be healthy? Raise a healthy family?
Or maybe you are lacking motivation right now?
Living an unhealthy lifestyle and then finding the healthier ME is my motivation! I feel so much better when I exercise, sweat, and get in "the zone"! My life used to be SO blah...whatever that means. Filled with fatty foods, no exercise and carbs, carbs and more carbs! I spread this lifestyle to my family because my boys see my husband and I exercise, and it makes them want to live healthy too! You have no idea the joy I get from watching my four year old and one year old right there beside us doing our ab workouts :) PRECIOUS!
**Teaching P.E. and Health, I learned of the healthy habits or lack there of, with our children. It was often scary. We would be in our nutrition unit, learning about the food pyramid and portions and the kids were engaged like they were being taught algebra...it was all so foreign to them. I refuse to let my children grow up the way that I did...with no self-esteem, and one of the "fat kids". I choose to break the cycle, so I guess you can say my motivation is FOR MY CHILDREN too!
So, what does MOTIVATION mean to you??!
Where do you find it?
My running journey is going STRONG! woohooo! Today was about 4.5 miles and it felt good. Although some parts were rough against the wind and pushing the two boys, I made it through and did NOT quit! Yayyyy!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
USANA review...and my running journey update too!
Workout Wednesday Blog Hop!
You will receive workout tips, exercise ideas and healthy food ideas from My Fitness World , Lets Move It Mamma's & Living Smart Girl, plus gain some new followers!!!
HERE ARE THE RULES:
3. Share a great workout, healthy living tip, fitness question...anything related to health!
Follow as many blogs as you like
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
the benefits of SEAFOOD
Get Hooked
Seafood is low in calories, packed with protein and is a leading source of powerful omega-3s. The editors of Women’s Health magazine break down the five best catches of the day that should be incorporated into every woman’s grocery list.
Salmon: This pink-fleshed fish is famous for its hefty omega-3 content, but it’s also nature’s number one source of vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system. Just three ounces contain 52 percent of your recommended daily dose of niacin, which is a B vitamin that boots energy and helps your body metabolize carbohydrates and fat.
Dungeness Crab: Three ounces of this Northern Pacific crab contains only 73 calories and 15 grams of protein. Crabs are usually cooked like lobsters (boiled alive), but you can also eat them frozen, which is just as tasty and satisfying.
Barramundi: This Australian swimmer is a white-fleshed fish with a boatload of omega-3s as well as being low in calories and mercury. Better yet, this type of fish is raised in a closed, pollution-free environment.
Sardines: Known as “health food in a can” this catch is low in mercury and like most oily fish, full of omega-3s. Fresh sardines can be tough to find if you don’t live in the West Coast; but smoked or canned are equally as good. Three ounces pack more calcium and vitamin D than a glass of milk.
Bay Scallops: These petite mollusks are one of the leanest proteins around with only 95 calories and less than one gram of fat per three ounces. They also contain 20 percent of the immune-boosting selenium you need in a day. When you buy scallops, they should be dry and firm, not sitting in any kind of liquid.
For more healthy food tips, check out WomensHealthMag.com or pickup the April issue of Women’s Health on newsstands now!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
fellow bloggers can be SO motivating!
Friday, March 11, 2011
do you move to good music?
Seriously, it's BAD.
My husband has me jogging again.
* As I've said before I get frustrated with running because my speed is terrible, but he's convinced me that if he can go from NO exercise to running 8.5 minute miles, I can kick it up too :)
So, today I jogged and did my indoor spin bike, but I was SO sick of the music by the first 15 minutes, that it made me lack motivation, know what I mean?! It's MY fault, I haven't updated or downloaded new songs in months, but I need some fresh tunes...so, here's where you come in,
What's on your workout playlist?
Thursday, March 10, 2011
My PIZZA creation that your family will LOVE!
Heat oven to 350. Brown turkey meat with 1/2 chopped onion.
and sprinkle with garlic salt, then flaxseed meal.
mozzarella cheese! Sounds yummy, right?!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Wednesday Workout Hop-Sensible Portions review and giveaway too!
This is a workout blog hop for Wednesdays!
1. Follow My Fitness World, Lets Move It Mamma's & Living Smart Girl
2. Leave us a comment letting us know you follow so we can follow back.
Link up below!
And Have Fun!!!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Move It Momma's Artichoke Chicken
ENJOY!!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Yay! recipe link is up and running!
All of my tasty treats can be found on my right sidebar under "Move It Mommas Healthy Creations" Eventually I will figure out how to seperate main dishes, snacks, etc...but for now this should do! Hope you find what you're looking for and by now you know that my recipes are usually quick, kid-friendly(and kid-tested!) and YUMMY too! As I've said before, it is SO important to serve healthy meals that your kids enjoy eating. This way they find healthy foods that they'll love as they grow :) I hope that my blog is a place where you may find those recipes that become family favorites, while still easy enough to give Momma a break too!
If you have any questions regarding these recipes or have a request for a Move It Momma meal makeover, just email me at rissarose80@yahoo.com and I'll see what we can do :)
X-Pole Review
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Recipe Archive??!
So, the Move It Momma needs your help and ALL suggestions will be more than greatly appreciated!!! and while we're at it...I'd love to know how to add a signature of The "Move It Momma" to my posts as well??!!! Man, I'm sure asking a lot out of you guys tonight, huh? SORRY :)
P.S. I know I posted about my Day 6 RUSHFIT earlier today but whew, let me tell you guys...I am S.O.R.E! Feeling it everywhere...sad but true! My hubby came home and did the same Plyometric workout and he said it was TOUGH but he LOVED it too :)
"Younger (Sexier) You" review!
Dr. Braverman is a professor of integrative medicine in neurological surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and the best-selling author of Younger You and the Younger (thinner) You Diet.
1. Good sex and good health reinforce each other. Sex keeps us younger because it decreases stress, enhances intimacy and helps form personal relationships.
2. Great sex starts with your brain, but sometimes it needs to be cleared and rebooted. There are two ways to reboot your brain – by turning it on, (exercising) or by turning it off (relaxing).
3. Asparagus, Bananas, Cabbage, Celery, Figs, and Oysters are some of the best foods that can be prescribed to give a person a sexual boost!
4. Women treating menopause can go from wanting to have sex once a month to looking forward to having sex three times a week or more!
5. In most cases, declining hormone levels are not permanent. You can reverse hormone related aging and turn your sex life back on, creating a younger you, full of vigorous health and a rejuvenated sex life.
another yummy snack and workout update!
and the winner is...
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Wednesday Workout Blog Hop
HERE ARE THE RULES:
P.S. Day 5 of GSP RUSHFIT was brutal. Whew, it kicked my booty today and I'm feeling it tonight...I'm telling you I think I've found muscles in my body that haven't been used in YEARS, sad but true! But I love it and the hubby did too :)
a breakfast you can enjoy all week!
As always, watch portion control because this stuff is SO good, you'll be wanting seconds...