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Abs Are Made in the Kitchen

There is an 80/20 rule to getting results: 80% is nutrition, 20% is exercise.

To maximize your muscle building and fat burning, eat more of these foods:

1) Lean protein: 35% to 40% of your daily food intake should be protein, so eat more chicken, fish, lean beef, pork and eggs

2) Healthy fats: 35% of your daily food intake should be healthy fats, so focus on including more avocado, tree nuts & peanuts, and seeds

3) Plain full fat greek yogurt: an excellent source of lean protein and healthy fat that is rich in calcium

4) Berries: packed full of fiber which helps keep you full and antioxidants which improve blood flow and help you make the most of your workouts

5) Quinoa: whole grain and packed full of fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates that will give you fuel slowly

6) Beans & lentils: an amazing source of protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates, they’re also full of vitamins which have shown to decrease blood pressure and keep your bones healthy

By |January 29th, 2019|Categories: Food, Nutrition|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Abs Are Made in the Kitchen
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The Power of Gratitude

Consciously thinking about what you are grateful for improves your physical and mental health.

Thinking about the many blessings in your life is a healing process and there’s no better place to do this than your yoga mat. Yoga makes you slow down and focus on the here and now. It naturally brings to focus the little things to be grateful for, like your breath and your body.

Try out these yoga practices that cultivate gratitude

By |January 28th, 2019|Categories: Mindfulness, Self-Care|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on The Power of Gratitude
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Ditching the Worry with Yoga

Yoga is fun! However, if you’re new to yoga it’s easy to be stuck in your head and think too much about what you’re doing. Remember that yoga is a practice, so don’t expect to be perfect. Just be in tune with your body.

To get the most out of yoga, ditch the worry and really focus on being present.

By |January 27th, 2019|Categories: Exercise, Mindfulness, Self-Care|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Ditching the Worry with Yoga
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Get Healthy In Only 15 Minutes A Day

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If you’re ready for a NEW YOU this NEW YEAR, it’s time to get a health coach on your side!! I make the process of getting healthy easy, fun, and delicious!!
There are still a few spots available for challenges launching on FEBRUARY 6TH AND 13TH!!!

By |January 26th, 2019|Categories: Promotion|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Get Healthy In Only 15 Minutes A Day
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Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz frozen spinach
  • 1 can cannelloni beans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 14 oz can of artichoke hearts
  • 4 oz full fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 – 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 lb celery, chopped into sticks
  • 1 lb baby carrots

Instructions:

  1. Cook spinach based on package instructions, then drain and add to large bowl.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Blend cannellini beans and olive oil until smooth. Add to bowl with drained spinach.
  4. Chop artichoke hearts and add to bowl.
  5. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix everything together.
  6. Bake for 20 – 30 minutes, serve warm with celery and carrots.
By |January 25th, 2019|Categories: Food, Recipes|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Dip

Ingredients:

  1. 12 skewers
  2. 12 strawberries
  3. 3 kiwis
  4. 24 raspberries
  5. 36 blueberries
  6. 3 cuties
  7. 2 cups plain greek yogurt
  8. 2 tbsp honey
  9. 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  10. 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Mix honey, yogurt, vanilla and cinnamon until uniform.
  2. Put fruit on skewers and serve.
By |January 25th, 2019|Categories: Food, Recipes|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Dip
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Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups grated cauliflower
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 6 oz pepperoni, sausage, beef, bacon or ham
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1/2 onion
  • 6 oz mushrooms
  • Marinara sauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Chop meat into small pieces. Chop bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms into fine dice.
  3. Combine grated cauliflower, eggs, oil, and spices in a large bowl.
  4. Add meat and 2 cups toppings to the bowl and mix well. Be sure not to add too many toppings, otherwise they’ll be crumbly.
  5. Spray muffin tin with cooking space and pack mixture into the cups. Press down firmly to make sure they’re tightly packed.
  6. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes. When they come out of the oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with marinara.
By |January 25th, 2019|Categories: Food, Recipes|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Cauliflower Pizza Bites
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Spicy Popcorn

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup popcorn
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions:

  1. Put popcorn, olive oil, and chili oil in a large pot with lid (preferably clear) over medium heat.
  2. When the kernels start to pop, cover and shake the pot. Let the kernels pop for several minutes until the popping slows down.
  3. While the popcorn is popping, heat butter and spices in a small pot.
  4. When popcorn is popped, drizzle with butter & spice mixture.
By |January 25th, 2019|Categories: Food, Recipes|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Spicy Popcorn
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Downward Dog with Actual Dogs

Doing yoga with animals is fun, adorable and makes you laugh!!! Plus you might even get to take home a new best friend!
Check out some places in Denver area to do yoga with animals!

Downward dog with actual dogs: puppyoga with lovable pups that need homes!

Cat on mats: yoga with kitties that need to be adopted!

Goat yoga: goats love to stand on stuff and they help build strength by climbing on you while doing yoga!

My personal favorite: KANGAROO YOGA! What an exotic way to get your workout in!

(Thanks to Pilates PTA for the awesome photo!)

By |January 25th, 2019|Categories: Exercise|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Downward Dog with Actual Dogs
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How to Avoid Yoga Injuries

https://greatist.com/fitness/common-yoga-injuries-prevention-treatment

Yoga is excellent for your body! But like any other type of exercise, you risk injury if you don’t have the right form. The most common yoga injury is hyper extending your knee. Read this excellent article about the most common yoga injuries, how you can prevent them and the steps to building a strong yoga practice!

By |January 24th, 2019|Categories: Exercise, Self-Care|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on How to Avoid Yoga Injuries
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