Fit Friday

Here are some exercises to work those lower abs.  They can be neglected and often times a weak spot on our bodies.  So try these out and feel the burn!

Topic Thursday

Collagen is one of my favorite supplements to my diet.  I can mix it in my morning coffee (no taste at all) and I have noticed a huge difference in my joints after a hard workout and my hair/nail growth. 

Wacky Wednesday

Love this!  Just something funny on hump day!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a super easy roast recipe that my family loves.  You can serve as sandwiches or most of the time I just eat it plain!  To save time, I skip the browning of the roast and just throw it all in the crockpot and let it do the work!

ngredients:

(1) 3-5 lb. chuck roast
2 tbsp. olive oil (or vegetable oil)
salt & pepper, to taste
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 stick butter (1/2 cup) – REAL salted butter, not margarine
8 peperoncini peppers

Directions:

Heat up a large skillet on high. Add oil to hot skillet. You want it really hot here to brown or “sear” the beef quickly. Note: I have one of those nifty new Ninja slow cookers that has a “stovetop” option, which means I can brown the meat all right in my crock pot and not dirty up any other dishes. However, if you are in a rush, just skip the browning step altogether.

Transfer meat to slow cooker. Sprinkle packets of dry ranch dressing and onion soup mixes over pot roast. Top with a stick of butter. Then place peppers on and around roast.

1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
2. Take two forks and start shredding the meat.
3. Discard any big fatty pieces.

Recipe Notes

You can skip the browning step if you are in a rush, or just don’t feel like it. If you prefer, you can cut up the peppers and stir those into the meat mixture for an extra kick of flavor. 

Motivation Monday

In my opinion, music can make or break a good workout.  So, to help motivate myself, I make sure to have an awesome playlist ready to go...find music that motivates you!!!

Fit Friday

Here is an awesome 15 minute workout you can do anywhere that will get that booty burnin'!

Topic Thursday

We all have stress...it's a natural and normal thing.  But, how we react and cope with our stressors can make or break us.  Here are some healthy ways to deal with stress.