Flat Ab February

The questions I get asked most often are typically about achieving a "flat tummy"... There is a lot more that goes into that then you think. Sure doing 100 sit ups will build muscle but that is not going to get your "6 pack" showing. In all honesty your DIET is what will give you the flat tummy you have always been wanting. Like I said, you could go to the gym and do 349825693487 ab workouts but it won't be worth anything if you have a layer of fat covering the muscles. 

So in February I have decided to do a month series titled "Flat Ab February" loaded with tons of flat ab tips, secrets & workouts. To take part in this all you have to do is head over to Facebook and like my fitness page "FIT MAMAS". At the end of the month I will update my blog with all the tips but I'm sure you don't want to wait the entire month to find out my flat tummy secrets!

Get my Flat Ab tips HERE

Certified Personal Trainer

Well it is official! I took my personal trainers exam today and passed! So look out.. This girl is now a Certified Personal Trainer & ready to change lives!!!

I could not be more excited. August 2012 I decided to quit my path into nursing school and follow my dreams of working in the fitness industry. I feel if you go to work everyday doing something you love and you have a passion for it will not feel like work. 

It will not be easy to get to where I eventually want to be.. but I am willing to put in the hard work and get there one client at a time. 

The next step for me is to get my Therapeutic Exercise Specialist Certification within the next six months so I will be better equipped to work with the clients I am most interested in (Special Populations). Since after having my son I have first hand experience of what it takes to get your pre-pregnancy body back I would really love to focus on natal & post natal women. Cancer patients also interest me since it hits close to home. 

I am excited to begin this amazing journey and make all my dreams come true (:

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a personal trainer or fitness instructor? the American Council on Exercise has all that and more! Check out the certifications ACE offers HERE.

If you are not interested in any of that but want to learn more about living a healthy lifestyle ACE offers free workouts & nutrition info with plenty of recipes. Check all that out HERE.

Workouts

Are you a fan of my fitness page FIT MAMAs on facebook? If so you have been seeing all month long my daily workout move posts. If you aren't I would suggest "liking" the page right now ;) It is a fitness page for anyone interested in fitness tips & motivation.

ANYWAYS! I have been posting the workout videos on my blog everyday but they are not on my main page. They are under the "A Workout Move a Day to Blast the Fat Away" tab. Go see them HERE

We are on day 21 so there are still ten days left of the series. 

In February I will be doing "Flat Ab February" so if you want tips & secrets to getting a nice toned & flat tummy like Fit Mamas HERE

The Next Fitness Star Audition

I sent in my submission for Women's Health Next Fitness Star Competition & just thought I would share my submission video with you!

I demonstrate three of my favorite exercises using what I like to call my "magic pill"... bands. By incorporating them in my routine I am adding more resistance WITHOUT lifting weights!!!  Body weight exercises are pretty popular right now because you can do them anytime & anywhere. I add to that by using exercises that target multiple muscle groups at once so you can get in a quick, effective workout in a shorter amount of time.

You can enter in the contest as well HERE until Feb 1, 2013.

Beachbody Transformation

It has officially been one year since I have been able to workout after having my son. I decided to FINALLY make my transformation video... This was all done through Team Beachbody Programs. My goal was to lean out/ tone up and lose the last of my baby weight. I started out with P90X Lean schedule, moved on to P90X2 and Brazil Butt Lift and completed a 2nd round of P90X2 (it's by far my favorite program lol). I also started drinking Shakeology daily which helped a lot. So enjoy (: !!!

I became a coach after completing my first Team Beachbody Program because I knew these programs worked and wanted to help others get their dream body. Being a mom and working full time doing home workout programs was the only option I had at the time since I could do it whenever I wanted. I used to get home from work at 9pm, put my son to bed and workout at midnight everyday just to get it through.

If you would like me to be your FREE coach click HERE

To Order shakeology HERE

To Order Team Beachbody programs HERE

Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

LOW CALORIE RECIPE: 474 Calories/ Serving

INGREDIENTS

2 Pounds Small Red Potatoes (Quartered)

3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds (optional)

Kosher Salt

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

4 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped)

2 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar (packed)

1 Lemon (1/2 juiced, 1/2 wedged)

Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes

4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast

2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro or Parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
2. Toss the potatoes with 1 Tbsp olive oil, cumin seeds, 1/4 Tsp Salt and pepper to taste
3. Spread in a large baking pan and roast until the potatoes start to brown (20-25 minutes)
4. Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it is lightly golden brown (2 minutes)
5. Remove from heat, stir in brown sugar, lemon juice and red pepper flakes
6. Remove the baking dish from oven, push the potatoes to both sides and arrange the chicken breasts in the middle of the pan
7. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, drizzle the garlic mixture over top
8. Return to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked completely and the potatoes are tender (15-18 minutes)
9. Remove from the oven and slice the chicken breasts, add the cilantro and toss with the potatoes
10. Serve with lemon wedges and drizzle the pan juices over top prepared plates

Spicy Turkey and Green Bean Stir Fry

I found this recipe in the Food Network Magazine... It looked pretty good and the fact that it is not only super healthy.. but speeds up your metabolism as well had me. It turned out to be a success and Hubby approves! 

INGREDIENTS

1.5 cups Basmati Rice

1.5 lb Green Beans (trimmed)

3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

1/2 tsp Sugar

3/4 lb 99% Lean Ground Turkey

1 Clove Garlic (minced)

2 tsp Asian Chile Paste

1 cup Fat Free Low Sodium Chicken Broth

2 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce

1 tbsp Rice Vinegar

2 tsp Cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook rice until tender
2. Preheat oven, toss the green beans & 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil & sugar on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until tender (about 8 minutes)
3. Heat the remaining 1.5 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat & add the turkey. Cook until browned
4. Add the garlic and chile paste, let it sit for 3 minutes
5. whisk the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar & cornstarch together in a bowl
6. Add the green beans to the skillet with the turkey mixture, cook for 1 minute
7. Add the soy sauce mixture, let it cook until sauce starts to thicken (about 3 minutes)
8. Serve with rice