…Friday FITspiration…

 

How many times did you work out this week?

Did you stick to your healthy eating plans for this week?

Are you on track to achieve your health and fitness goals?

Well if you slacked off a little bit this week….IT IS OK!

Tomorrow is a NEW day and you can start over again!

Do not worry over what you DID and DID NOT do this week.

Try to work harder next week!

Happy Fit Friday!


…Try Out This Recipe!…

Here is a great Low Calorie high protein meal option that you can have!

This is one of my FAVORITE meals to make and it is simple, quick, and full of flavor!

 

Infinite Life Fitness: Stuffed Bell Pepper

 What you need:

  • Ground Turkey (TRY TO FIND THE 99% Fat Free option! The other options carry more fat which increase the calorie count!) or you can use ground chicken or even ground beef! You can pick which you like the most
  • Bell Pepper
  • onions, chopped bell peppers
  • OPTIONAL: Tomato Paste or Low fat Swiss Cheese Laughing Cow cheese wedge

What I do it I will cook the whole package of ground turkey.  I will season it with Ms. Dash seasoning (They have a TON of flavors you can choose from.  I usually pick the original with a little garlic but you can try what you want)

BEFORE I start to cook the meat I turn on the oven to 350 degrees

After the meat is cooked I portion it out.  I separate the turkey into 3.5 ounces (and placing them in Tupperware containers or you can use zip lock bags.  The suggested serving size is 4 ounces but I have found that 4 ounces is too much to put in most bell peppers)

I will cut up about 1/4 cup of onions/chopped bell peppers and combine it with the ground turkey.

OPTION:  You can at this stage add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste (tomato paste is very thick.  it allows the turkey to have more flavor and it keeps everything kinda stuck together.)  Or you can mix into your onion/bell peppers 1 wedge of laughing cow cheese.

I will put all of that inside the largest bell pepper I can find at the store.  I will pop it I the over for about 15 minutes ( I usually just wait until the meat and bell pepper are heated up…you can leave it in for longer but it starts to make the bell pepper shrivel and dry out. So you will have to watch it!

 

I also like to add a side salad…or some other side to this dish just to fill me up (because the pepper alone usually is pretty filling but sometimes I need more!

This stuffed bell pepper (if you use lean ground turkey, onions, and bell pepper) is around 200 calories.  That is also why I suggest adding something else with this pepper to make a more filling meal.

 

 

 


…Fitness Item Spotlight: Bodymax Kettlebone Kettlebells…

Today’s post is dedicated to my fellow fitness junkies!
For those of you who are more advanced….or even for those fitness enthusiasts who are looking to start to purchase items for your own personal home gym I have a slight suggestion for you!

I would like to introduce to you:

Bodymax Kettlebone Kettlebells

These kettle bells are made from cast iron.  That means durable…build to last….and well worth your money!
The flat bottom makes it so much easier than the rounder kettle bells for storage.  The handle is also slightly larger for better handling.

.What are some good exercise to do with kettle bells?’

Dead Lifts:

Image by BETH BISCHOFF from Women’s Health Magazine (click on image to go to site)

  • Stand with your fee about shoulder width apart
  • Rest the kettle bell between your feet (rest on the floor until you pick it up)
  • Grab the kettle bell handle with BOTH hands
  • Make sure to keep a strong firm flat back (when you bend down)
  • pick up the kettle bell and squeeze your glutes, strengthen your core (abs), and make sure to balance yourself on your heels
  • Stand up/down (like you are doing squats) slowly.
  • It is suggested that you do 8-12 reps with about 6-10 sets

Figure 8:

Image by BETH BISCHOFF from Women’s Health Magazine (click on image to go to site)

  • stand with your feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent (not at a 90 degree angle)
  • have a straight back and make sure to keep your chest UP
  • Grab the kettle bell and swing it through your leg.
  • grab it with your other hand and swing it through the other leg
  • continue to do this for about 10-12 reps and about 6-10 sets.

Bent Row:

Image by BETH BISCHOFF from Women’s Health Magazine (click on image to go to site)

  • take the kettle bell in one hand
  • squat down slightly bending forward slightly
  • try to allow your torso to almost get parallel with the floor
  • let the kettle bell hang at arm’s length.
  • pull the kettle bell to the side of your check (keeping your elbow close to your side)
  • lower the kettle bell back to its start position and that will equal 1 rep on one side.
  • Do about 8-12 reps PER ARM.  suggested 8-12 sets.

These are just a few quick and not too complicated exercises that you can complete with these types of weights.  Even if you do not have kettle bells you can use other types of weights to complete these types of exercises.

Please feel free to check out these kettle bells at: http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-kettlebone-kettlebells.php

 

I hope that this information was informative and helpful!  

Do not forget to do some hard work in the gym this week guys! 

Any day is a great day to start your own health and fitness journey. Why not start today!