Top Of Utah 1/2 Marathon

Angela and I just signed up for the Top Of Utah 1/2 Marathon.  So, I hope some of you make it a goal to run with us.  Sign up and do it with us.  It is Aug 28th.  Cost $38 when you register on line.  It's going to be a blast.  We go up the night before and eat dinner and stay the night.  Come ON!  It'll be fun.  Here's the link.  http://www.topofutahmarathon.com/half

I'm going to DO IT!

Ok, I posted the diet my friend does WHOLE 9.  I'm going to start it on Monday, and I hope some of you will do it and help support me.  So, If you want to do it with me take a look at it and stock your kitchens.  Let's start on Monday!!!  Here is the link for the diet. Whole 9 Diet

Eat for your six-pack

I know how hard some of you are working and I'm so proud of you.  Steph is determined to show off that six-pack so I talked to a friend of mine that has a beautiful six-pack.  She said you exercise is great, but now you have to do the diet.  I asked her what the diet is that let's that beautiful six-pack shine through and this is what she gave me.  Looks tough, but if it's what you want...It's what you want.  So here it is Steph, go get it!

Go get that six-pac! Click here!

Todays workout

So, when I got home I found this YouTube blog and thought it was so funny.  If you have time watch it.  You have to see the lady do the arm workout it made me laugh.  :)Lady does Tracy Anderson Workout. Click here. :)

Pass it on

Syracuse Booty Camp

Where: Syracuse Rec Center (we meet in the EAST GYM or in front of the building)

When: Monday-Wednesday-Friday

What time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15

Cost: $2 to get in the gym (But, sometimes it's free when we workout at the park North of the Rec Center.

Contact: Tiffany Gatten stichntyme@hotmail.com

(801) 941-4079

What to Expect: High Intense Interval Training, Weights, Cardio, Hard Work, Sweat,FUN!

 

It's a good idea to bring water, and a good attitude.

http://syracusebootycamp.blogspot.com/

What's for Dinner?

A couple of weeks ago Steph asked for everyone to get together a couple of “healthy” recipes to give her. Let’s face it we could all use some new ideas for dinner, so please post your recipes here so we can all try something new. Here ya go Steph!!!

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 4 Hours 10 Minutes Ready In: 4 Hours 30 Minutes

Servings: 6

"Succulent strips of sirloin seasoned with garlic powder, then slow cooked with onion, green pepper and stewed tomatoes."

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch

strips

garlic powder to taste

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cube beef bouillon

1/4 cup hot water

1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup chopped onion

2 large green bell peppers, roughly

chopped

1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes,

with liquid

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon salt



Directions:

1. Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. Transfer to a slow cooker.

2. Mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the slow cooker with meat. Stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.

3. Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Serve over Brown rice...YUMMMM


Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:


(2)15 oz canned black beans (rinsed and drained)

(2)14.5 oz cans diced tomatos

14.5 oz Chicken Broth

1 1/2 C. frozen corn

4 green onions thinly sliced

3 Tbsp. chili powder

2 tsp cumin

1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic

montery jack cheese

cilantro

Low Fat sour cream

Baked tortilla chips



Directions:

1. combine all ingredients except, cheese, cilantro, sour cream, and chips.

2. Put in slow cooker for 7-9 hours or put in pot and heat to boil then reduce heat to low for 20 min.

3. After cooked, sprinkle with cheese, cilantro, chips and sour cream.

Eat Clean

We're all trying to do better with our diet.  Some of us are trying to loose weight, and some of us are just trying to make our diets more healthy.  For sure we should all be trying to get in more water.  It's a struggle, but we can't give up.

I'm discouraged today.  I lost 6 lbs and was on such a high, but the last 2 days I've gained 2 of those 6 lbs back.  Why.....Well, could be water retention, or it could be I'm not logging my food in right.  I may need to be better at measuring.  I'm not gonna lie, I guess sometimes.  :)  So, I'm going to keep on keepin' on.

I ran across this recipe that I'm going to try.  I'm a huge fan of egg salad sandwiches, but they have a lot of fat and calories.  This recipe replaces the mayo with whipped cottage cheese and milk.  It think I'll add a little pickle in too because I like a little sass.  So, I thought some of you may enjoy it also.  Lot's of protein and yummyness...I hope.  The link is below.   Enjoy!

Clean Eating Egg Salad