Piloxing

"Sleek, Sexy, Powerful"

Piloxing is a combination between Pilates, Dance and Boxing.  It is a great new trend in the fitness world.

I first discovered piloxing at a local gym class.  It was fun and it gave a great burn.  

Regular Piloxing can improve speed, flexibility and stamina, boosting your energy levels!  It made me feel healthier and gave me more confidence in myself.  Making me a happier person.  Not to mention that you burn 500-900 calories per hour.  Who doesn't like that!

The best thing is...You can buy the DVD and do it at your leisure!  That's what I did.  It wasn't working for me to go to the gym for that class anymore (which I was totally bummed).  I was so excited to find this DVD, now I'm able to exercise when it works for me!

Spaghetti Squash Stir fry Dijon

Ingredients:
1 Spaghetti Squash
1 tsp olive oil
6 large Swiss Chard leaves
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Dressing:
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbl. white wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste





Directions:

1. Using a sharp knife pierce the spaghetti squash in several places.  Place the squash in a microwavable dish and cook on high in microwave for 15 minutes.  Turning the squash half way through.  Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut in half and scrape out the seeds and fibers.  Using a fork scrape out the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a bowl.
2. Wisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Roughly cut up the Swiss Chard, removing the stems.  Heat oil in pan and add Swiss chard and cranberries, until Swiss chard is cooked down, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Mix together the spaghetti squash, Swiss chard mixture and mustard dressing mixture together.
5. Serve.

Makes 6 servings

175calories

Banana Oat Nut Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 lrg banana
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 of quick oats (prepared and cooled)
2 Tbl. of almond butter or almonds
1 Tbl of Honey
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup almond milk
1 cup of ice

Directions:  Blend all the ingredients in the blender.




You can have this satisfying shake for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  It's healthy enough for a snack, just cut it in half and share.  If you like banana nut bread...this is a great alternative.

calories: 248  servings 2

The Healthy Green Salad

This salad is clean and refreshing!

Ingredients:
1 cup of baby spinach
1 cup of baby kale
1 cup of sliced cucumber
1/2 green apple
1/2 avocado sliced
sprinkle of cayenne pepper
1/2 of a lime juiced onto salad


Calories: 239

Day 3 Detox

This has been quite an adventure!  I figured day three would be the hardest...and emotionally it was.  But in a good way!  I remember back in the day when I was fit and skinny.  I didn't have a family to worry about.  I came and went as I pleased.  I could exercise whenever and was pretty active.  Not that being a mother wasn't active...It just wasn't in the ways my body needed...and not to mentions the lack of sleep...
Over the years I have struggled to keep it off and have become overweight and that has been my image for the last 15 years.  So now I'm having to come up with a new image???  Well, I'm not in my 20's and looking for a man?  My children are almost all teens and higher.  Now what?  I'm happily married???  I guess it's time for me!  Time to be healthy for the right reasons!
Day three was a good day to sort out my emotions!  Spend time with God and realize that I am worth a whole lot more than I have given myself over the years!  Time to be healthy for the right reasons...ME!

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Green Smoothie (Day 2 Detox)

I woke up early this morning and was so energized!  I got up and did my piloxing video for a 1/2 hour, made a shake, now I'm drinking my water and telling you that cleansing your body gives you energy and will power!  Try it!  You wouldn't believe how strong you really can be!

I tried a different shake this morning!

Green Smoothie

• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup grapes
• 1 kiwi
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• 1/2 of an avocado
• 1 cup of spinach
• 1 cup kale (might want to remove stems)
• 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 1/2 cup of chilled green tea, unsweetened
• ice if wanted

Directions:

Add all the ingredients in blender, blend until smooth.  Add ice if desired, and blend to perfect consistency for you!

432 calories if you drink all of it.

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Day 1 towards my healthy life

Ok, so I am starting day 1 of  Dr. Oz. Detox Shakes.  I need to loose 45 pounds to get to my perfect weight.  If I loose 2 pounds a week...in six months I could be there!   I will be sharing what I eat, so join in if ya want!  Remember, do what is good for you and always consult a doctor.   It's going to take focus and determination to get there!  Here is the link for the Detox Shakes.  Let me know if you try it, and please cheer me on,  this is fifteen years of fat that I need to burn!


I can transform!!!

Week 1 Menu

Week One Menu

3 Day Detox

I don't know about you...But I have been struggling with my weight.  As I get older the harder it is to keep off.  In pursuit of getting back on the healthy bandwagon  I have come across this manageable detox.  It's loaded with all kinds of great ingredients and will help detox your body from all those things that have put that weight on in the first place.  Let's get healthy together!  I will be posting my progress as I go.  Plus, adding some great menu plans.  Here's to being healthy!

Dr. Oz 3 day Detox