What do I mean by..........Sunday is the new Monday? Well, I started telling my clients this a while ago, when every monday I heard the same story. I mean we have all been there.
You watch everything you eat, exercise, do everything you can from monday to Friday and then Friday comes and all that progress you made over the week GOES OUT THE WINDOW!!
Why is that? I understand the weekend comes and people have a hard time staying in their routine.......But must you totally blow it? It's like friday becomes a free pass to throw all your hard work away for........3 days? You do whatever you want over the weekend and then by Monday you feel like S*@*! and think to yourself, why did I do that..again!? Think about it........If you cheat Fri, Sat & Sun. that is THREE days of a seven day week. Its NOT just a weekend, It's HALF of your week!
So, here's the deal and I want you to think about this EVERYTIME friday approaches. For starters, don't blow it on friday. You make it through the whole day, why do you have to start that night. If you need to cheat over the weekend, atleast wait until Saturday and DON'T make it a cheat DAY, allow yourself a cheat MEAL! Go out Saturday night and don't make yourself crazy (that doesn't mean go crazy!). Enjoy yourself, but know Sunday is a NEW day!
So......what do I mean by Sunday is the new Monday? I tell all my clients, enjoy your Saturday, but know that everything starts again on Sunday....not Monday. What is sunday anyway...Its usuallly filled with at least one of your children's sporting events, maybe a nice outing and a family dinner? Not really the kind of day you need to splurge on.
In fact, make it a point to go to the supermarket and if you have time, plan out some of your meals for the week. I often roast a large pan of Veggies to have during the week, as well as grill up a bunch of chicken breasts or whatever I may be making for dinner, so I have quick choices during the week. Planning is key when it comes to weight loss.
So, in short, start on Sunday! It is one more day to jumpstart your goals, whatever they may be. Trust me, an additional day of being "good" in a week will get huge results.
Good luck and stay strong!
Rachel
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Egg Whites International: Why They're the Purest, Simplest Choice!
Will the Purest Chick Stand Out!!
A trainer friend of mine was nice enough to pick me up a 4pk of egg whites at one of the super saving club stores. You know the store that sells diamonds, tires and meat all in one aisle. (I’m exaggerating. Their all under one roof).
Although I’m extremely partial to my whites from Egg Whites International, I decided to keep an open mind and try them. They both contained the same calories, had 0 fat and both were high in protein like an egg white should be. They both look the same but HONESTLY the texture of the other whites was thinner and more rubbery when cooked. And when you eat egg whites, as much as I do, there’s no room for rubbery consistency.
So what separates these two white chicks! Well let’s be honest. If you’re serious about eating well to support your workouts and build muscle then you’re going to want to go International! I mean who would wants to pour container after container of whites, if you can conveniently pump the quantity of Egg Whites International into your shakes or recipes.
Now just to let all of you know, I use these egg whites for EVERYTHING! Shakes, omelets, frittatas, baking, everything! My husband, kids and even my Italian mother eats them!
Why wouldn’t I give them to my family? They are pure 100% bio-available protein which makes them an International success for losing body fat, managing weight and building muscle. I don’t see that disclaimer on the OTHER egg white containers!
What’s bio-available protein? That means that every drop of the 100% pure “pasteurized liquid” whites is sucked up by your body. Unlike protein powders and powdered whites that are only partially bio-available. If you want muscle growth or want to maintain muscle then you want as much amino acids in your body as possible. I don’t see ANY mention of bio-available protein on the other containers!
Pasteurized? Do we all know exactly what “pasteurized” means? I’m a fitness professional and a mom and by the way, don’t ask me to define pasteurized! After doing the homework “pasteurized” means to cook in order to get rid of the threat of salmonella. These 100% whites from Egg whites International are low heat pasteurized. That means the pasteurization process is cooked to a certain temperature killing any salmonella and allowing the whites to be digested safely. I don’t see THAT on the other egg white containers either!
By the way, I buy the ½ gallon size and of course I have the convenient pump that makes my life much easier in the kitchen. It’s not only economical but clean, neat and I don’t feel as if my whites are aging in a container that gets a bit funky over time.
The bottom line is Egg White International stands out above the rest!
So, why not give these whtes a try......I guarantee you will not be disappointed!
They come packed and shipped right to your door!
It beats having to elbow your way through the tires and outdoor furniture at the super savings club to purchase your precious whites!
Don’t be chicken, order it now! Click Here
A trainer friend of mine was nice enough to pick me up a 4pk of egg whites at one of the super saving club stores. You know the store that sells diamonds, tires and meat all in one aisle. (I’m exaggerating. Their all under one roof).
Although I’m extremely partial to my whites from Egg Whites International, I decided to keep an open mind and try them. They both contained the same calories, had 0 fat and both were high in protein like an egg white should be. They both look the same but HONESTLY the texture of the other whites was thinner and more rubbery when cooked. And when you eat egg whites, as much as I do, there’s no room for rubbery consistency.
So what separates these two white chicks! Well let’s be honest. If you’re serious about eating well to support your workouts and build muscle then you’re going to want to go International! I mean who would wants to pour container after container of whites, if you can conveniently pump the quantity of Egg Whites International into your shakes or recipes.
Now just to let all of you know, I use these egg whites for EVERYTHING! Shakes, omelets, frittatas, baking, everything! My husband, kids and even my Italian mother eats them!
Why wouldn’t I give them to my family? They are pure 100% bio-available protein which makes them an International success for losing body fat, managing weight and building muscle. I don’t see that disclaimer on the OTHER egg white containers!
What’s bio-available protein? That means that every drop of the 100% pure “pasteurized liquid” whites is sucked up by your body. Unlike protein powders and powdered whites that are only partially bio-available. If you want muscle growth or want to maintain muscle then you want as much amino acids in your body as possible. I don’t see ANY mention of bio-available protein on the other containers!
Pasteurized? Do we all know exactly what “pasteurized” means? I’m a fitness professional and a mom and by the way, don’t ask me to define pasteurized! After doing the homework “pasteurized” means to cook in order to get rid of the threat of salmonella. These 100% whites from Egg whites International are low heat pasteurized. That means the pasteurization process is cooked to a certain temperature killing any salmonella and allowing the whites to be digested safely. I don’t see THAT on the other egg white containers either!
By the way, I buy the ½ gallon size and of course I have the convenient pump that makes my life much easier in the kitchen. It’s not only economical but clean, neat and I don’t feel as if my whites are aging in a container that gets a bit funky over time.
The bottom line is Egg White International stands out above the rest!
So, why not give these whtes a try......I guarantee you will not be disappointed!
They come packed and shipped right to your door!
It beats having to elbow your way through the tires and outdoor furniture at the super savings club to purchase your precious whites!
Don’t be chicken, order it now! Click Here
Linda's circuit bootcamp
Hey everyone. I just wanted to share this bootcamp workout of mine.
Please take time to warm up before starting and make sure to spend 5-10 minutes cooling down afterward!
Do 3 rounds of this circuit and try not to stop in between exercises. Take 1 minute rest between circuits.
- 2 minutes of jumping rope
- 8-10 pushups with a rotation. (at the top of the push up take one arm rotate your trunk and reach up to the ceiling. Do another pushup and then continue to rotate and reach with the other side)
- 15 squats with one weight held on your shoulder (I use a sandbag balanced on my shoulder)
- 15 DB One arm row (you could use a band too)
- Walking lunge with one DB held straight arm up over head.
- 8-10 close decline grip push ups
- 10 leg lifts
- 8 burpees
Good Luck!
Linda*
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Smoothie Recipe
Hi all.
Just wanted to pass along a great smoothie recipe. Yesterday, I taught my teen fitness class and my daughter came home with one of her friends who is in the class. We always have some time before the other girls come over, so my daughter, Erica, asked me if I would make them smoothies for a snack. How could I refuse a request for a "healthy snack?" Well, in short, her friend LOVED it! In fact, I got an email from her mother today asking me how I made it. So, I thought I'd pass it along:
Strawberry/Banana Smoothie:
Just wanted to pass along a great smoothie recipe. Yesterday, I taught my teen fitness class and my daughter came home with one of her friends who is in the class. We always have some time before the other girls come over, so my daughter, Erica, asked me if I would make them smoothies for a snack. How could I refuse a request for a "healthy snack?" Well, in short, her friend LOVED it! In fact, I got an email from her mother today asking me how I made it. So, I thought I'd pass it along:
Strawberry/Banana Smoothie:
- 5-6 large FROZEN Strawberries
- 1 FROZEN banana (when my bananas get real ripe, I peel them, break them in half, put them in a ziploc bag and freeze them)
- 1/2 cup egg whites (I get them from EggWhites International, pasteurized, NO taste)
- 1 Stuvia (or whatever sweetener you prefer)
- Skim milk (alittle just to make it so you can blend it)
I love this smoothie because it not only has fruit in it, but it has the egg whites, which are pasteurized and the perfect protein. Therefore, it satisfies you so your not hungry an hour later. I often give them to my kids for breakfast and it holds them over until lunch.
Also, if you like other fruit (ie blueberries, raspberries...etc., use them!) You can put whatever fruit you want in them. These are just the one's my kids prefer.
Let me know what you think? And if you have any low fat, yummy recipes to share, Linda and I LOVE new recipes!!
Enjoy.
Rachel
Wednesday - light cardio day!
Yesterday was my first day of the Turbulence Training April AAA workout. OUCH! Need I say more! It was kick A&%#S!! But don't let me scare you away, stay with me let me explain. The great thing about Craig Ballantynes TT is that it can be modified for everyone no matter what level you're at, beginner, intermediate or advanced. Today is my light cardio day. Maybe some interval walking or possibly a Pilate's class.
Craig teaches you that you can loose fat and gain muscle with only 3 short workouts a week.
Remember, exercise and living healthy is accumulative. It's what you do over the course of time that will make the difference in the way you look and feel. Join Rachel and I and our community to learn how to blast fat, get fit and live healthy!
To your health!
Linda*
Craig teaches you that you can loose fat and gain muscle with only 3 short workouts a week.
Remember, exercise and living healthy is accumulative. It's what you do over the course of time that will make the difference in the way you look and feel. Join Rachel and I and our community to learn how to blast fat, get fit and live healthy!
To your health!
Linda*
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