Motivation Monday

More times then not we often hear the phrase don't stop until it hurts or don't stop until it's finished.  I like this more positive saying don't stop until you're proud... because sometimes it's just not worth doing unless you take pride in it and are proud of what you have done.

Fit Friday

It's that time again.  Another week done and it's finally the weekend.  Get your workout in today or this weekend with this no equipment leg and ab workout.  It will have your midsection and legs feeling fantastic!  If you have access to weights you could sure add them to most of the exercises below!  

Topic Thursday

Do you regularly find the time to exercise but rarely feel it is necessary to stretch?  Do you find yourself feeling extremely tight and sore because of it?  It is important that we take the time to stretch out the muscles that we have worked after exercising in order to reduce our level of soreness and our chances of injury.  Take some time today to stretch out your lower back and hips if you feel extra tight in those areas.  

Wellness Wednesday

Do you think you could be suffering from some nutritional deficiencies?  If you have any of the following symptoms don't go out to the store right away and purchase a supplement.  Instead, do some google searching to see which foods contain those specific vitamins and minerals... then start by adding more of those into your diet every day!

Tasty Tuesday

Are you ready for a snack attack!  Don't grab those greasy chips in the grocery store.  Instead head to the produce section and grab a couple of zucchinis... it's time to make some salt and vinegar zucchini chips!

Ingredients

• 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 2-3 medium)
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp. coarse sea salt

Instructions

1. Use a mandolin or slice zucchini as thin as possible.
2. In a small bowl whisk olive oil and vinegar together.
3. Place zucchini in a large bowl and toss with oil and vinegar.
4. Add zucchini in even layers to dehydrator then sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
5. Depending on how thin you sliced the zucchini and on your dehydrator the drying time will vary, anywhere from 8-14 hours.
6. To make in the oven:  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Lay zucchini evenly.  Bake at 200 degrees F for 2-3 hours.  Rotate half way during cooking time.
7. Store chips in an airtight container.

http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/salt-and-vinegar-zucchini-chips/#_a5y_p=3120562

Motivation Monday

Hard work really does pay off when it equals success.  Besides, I would much rather work hard for the things I want or get rather then have them handed to me.  The feeling is much more rewarding that way!

Fit Friday

You don't need equipment to get a good workout in.  Give this workout a try and if you like it, make sure you save it for those days you just can't make it to the gym and need a killer at home cardio workout!