Walking Challenge!

Walk your way into a healthier summer!

To learn more go to http://fcbootcampwaco.com/walking-challenge/

Easy Amazing Body Scrub

So you want a great body scrub but don’t want the high price or all the added chemicals? Well I have got your solution!  This body scrub will exfoliate your skin, help with cellulite and leave you with baby soft skin! The best part? It’s made from things you can find in your kitchen!

Ingredients: coffee grounds, olive oil, and sugar. Simple.

To make this amazing concoction, simply mix the coffee grounds and sugar together. Add olive oil until mixture becomes like a paste in texture. There is really no right or wrong when it comes to ratio. I use more coffee than sugar but just play with it and find the combination you like.

Why is this stuff so great? The coffee grounds help stimulate your skin cells and therefore (they say) help reduce cellulite. (I don’t know if this has been proven but it couldn’t hurt to try, right?) The sugar helps with exfoliating your dead skin cells and the olive oil leaves your skin softer than any man made body lotion…guaranteed!

As far as the coffee grounds, I use the ones from my old k-cups. I empty them in a container with a lid and keep it in the refrigerator. Then when I need to make the scrub I have my coffee grounds ready to go! (I make the scrub as needed so it’s always fresh).

When you are in the shower, simply rub all over body and rinse off. Easy!

Try it and let me know what you think!

Stop With The Excuses!

“Too busy to workout?” Sorry, I don’t think so.

This definitely has to be the number one excuse I hear when it comes to people not exercising.  What’s funny is that these same people tell me they would feel better, have more energy, and feel more confident if they would exercise, but they “just don’t have time”.

Well, I am here to call you out on it.  Look, sometimes a little tough love is needed and get ready because here it comes.  WE ARE ALL BUSY. You are not the only one with a spouse, children or a crazy job with long hours.  We all have obstacles in our lives. We all have things we absolutely have to get done each day. We have responsibilities that we cannot put off.  You know what else? We all have the same 24 hours in a day.

The difference between the people that “have time” to excise is that they make the time.  If something is important to you, you tend to make it work into your schedule.

If you are one who thinks you don’t “have time’, do me a favor.  For the next 3 or 4 days keep track of your time. That’s right, keep a “time journal”, if you will.

Write down every task you are working on and the start / finish time. Do this for everything. Keep this up over the next few days and you will be surprised at al the time you “find”.  Be aware of time suckers such as Facebook, TV, or mindlessly surfing the net.

As I said, we all have the same 24 hours in a day. How you spend those hours is up to you.  You will make time for things you deem important so stop with the excuses, lace up those shoes, and get with it!

Checklist for a Fabulous Day!

Outdoor Waco – Local Rockstar

If you haven’t heard of Outdoor Waco, you are missing out!

This is one of the coolest stores in Waco and brings new life to the Brazos River!

With paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes, you can now explore the Brazos River like never before.  At Outdoor Waco you can rent your choice of “transportation” by the hour, half day or full day.

For those feeling even more adventurous, they offer paddleboard yoga. Yep..yoga… on a paddleboard…on the river. Talk about some major core work!

If being on the water isn’t your thing, you can explore the area with one of their rental bikes.  They have many to choose from such as tandem, road, mountain and full suspension.  You can rent these by the half day or full day as well. 

Outdoor Waco is more than just a rental business. Stop in and enjoy a nice cup of java in their in-store coffee shop.  Then browse the store and you will find equipment for all your outdoor needs including camping and hiking.

With Outdoor Waco there are a ton of ways to stay healthy and active; that’s why it’s a Fitabulous Rockstar!

215 S. University Parks Drive,   Suite 101
254-300-4448
www.outdoorwaco.com
info@outdoorwaco.com

Impress? Why, Yes!

Okay, so I have to share my obsession with you all. Impress nails. Have you seen these? I’m addicted!  I get compliments on my nails all the time so I guess the name “Impress’ is right on. 🙂

These are the easiest, fastest, most simple nails I have ever come across. And unlike many other fake nails, these do not ruin your real nails. When you peel these puppies off, your real nails are healthy and untouched!

I actually saw a commercial one night for these and thought “sure, why not”. I had no idea I would soon be solely supporting the company!

If you are anything like me it’s hard to sit still so to sit at a salon and get my nails done is actual torture for me. Yes, torture.  I always end up leaving before they are really dry and 2 seconds outside the door I have ruined them.

Not with these bad boys!  I can do these at home and they literally take less than 10 minutes to apply and look amazing when they are done.

The steps are as follows:

Size the nails up to find the best fit for your nail

Take the sticker off the back

Stick on real nail

Seriously- that’s it!…viola, beautiful!

They have a ton of different really cute patterns as well as great trendy solid colors.

You can find them in stores (like CVS, HEB, Walgreens) from $5.99- 7.99.  I have found they truly last about 7 days (just like they say). When they start to come off, you can peel them off very easily (no solution needed and no pain).

There, now you know my obsession….:)

Diet -The Four Letter Word

Ya know, I hear all the time about people “going on diets”. Let me say this right now-; if we are face-to-face when you tell me this and you see my face scowl and my nose turn up, it’s not you, it’s that phrase. I absolutely despise that phrase and I want you to also.

First of all, it sets you up for failure right away. If you are going “on” a diet, at some point you are going to go “off” the diet and then what happens? Well, you will most likely put back on the weight you lost plus more (since you jacked with your metabolism).

Instead of thinking a diet is something you go “on” or “off”, think of it as what it really is.  The definition of diet is: the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.  (See that key word- habitually?)

So let’s change our thinking about our diet. Let’s not make it about restricting foods or having nothing but liquids, cabbage or grapefruit. Let’s think of our diet as what we eat to fuel our bodies.

Let’s think of our diet and get excited about all the great food we CAN have. Let’s think of adding something new each week and having fun exploring healthy foods.Let’s change our current diet step by step until we have gotten rid of the sugar, processed food, and junk and replaced it with healthy, nutrient rich foods.

Let’s create a healthy lifestyle diet (in the true meaning of the word) that we can live with and never go “off”.  Who’s with me?

Special Deal from Me to YOU!

Who wants cute workout clothes? Who wants cute workout clothes delivered right to your front door at an amazing price? Now who wants to save money on top of that?

Okay, okay, put your hands down, I know…we ALL do, right?!

Well, on my quest to partner with quality companies and get my Fit Chicks the best deals around, I would love to introduce you all to Ellie.

Ellie specializes in high quality, fashionable workout clothes for all your needs.  You can get clothes 2 ways.

First: You can go to the site and shop away just as you would any other site.

OR (and this, in my opinion, is where the magic happens):

You can become a Ellie member and get all kinds off great deals.

Like what you ask?

Well, how about free shipping, priority access (so you get first dibbs on all the cute stuff) and get exclusive access to Flash Sales, discounts and other, members-only events.

The coolest part about being a member is that you get TWO pieces of clothing for only $49.95!!!!  We all know workout clothes can be expensive so this is a crazy good deal.

Each month pick 2 pieces (1 pant + 1 shirt, 1l eggings + 1 short, 2 shirts…whatever you want!) and it’s just $49.95.

On the way to my house is the peek-a-boo top that is pictured (how adorable is this!!!) and the raven leggings. Can’t wait!!!

Now here’s the best part. Are you ready? Drum roll please (tapping fingers in drum roll sound) .

Fit Chick Fitness has teamed up with Ellie to be able to offer you 20% off! Simply click here

(Had to give you a little extra something special)

That’s right.  Ellie and Fit Chick Fitness are working together to not only make you look and feel amazing in your workout but save some cash along the way! HOLLA!

Happy Shopping! 🙂

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Tropical Banana Berry Frozen Yogurt Pie

**From the Beachbody Newsletter

With a quinoa crust and a touch of Shakeology, it’s hard to imagine a healthier pie.

Don’t have Shakeology? Ask me how to order and save money on it! 🙂

Total Time: 3 hrs., 30 min.
Prep Time: 20 min.
Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients:
¾ cup dry quinoa
1/2 cup chopped raw walnuts
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
¾ cup pure maple syrup, divided use
1 (12-oz.) container firm silken tofu
2 Tbsp. Greenberry Shakeology (I would think the Tropical or chocolate flavors would work also)
¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup canned lite coconut milk
4 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. finely chopped lime peel
¾ medium ripe banana

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Grind quinoa in a clean spice or coffee grinder until finely ground.
3. Place quinoa, walnuts, and cinnamon in a food processor. Pulse until well mixed.
4. Combine quinoa mixture, oil, and ½ cup maple syrup in a medium bowl; mix well.
5. Press mixture into 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
6. Place tofu, Shakeology, yogurt, coconut milk, lime juice, lime peel, remaining ½ cup maple syrup, and banana in a blender; cover. Blend until smooth. 7. Pour tofu mixture into cooled pie crust.
8. Freeze for 3 hours, or until set.
9. Cut into 10 servings.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 212
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 18mg
Carbohydrate: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 10g

It’s a Protein, It’s a Vegetable..It’s Edamame!

Need to get out of your healthy snack rut? Mix it up with some edamame.

Edamame are soybeans that are high in protein and fiber making them a tasty (and filling) treat.  They also contain many other nutrients including vitamin A, calcium, and iron.

Some call edamame the super vegetable because it is the only vegetable that contains all nine essential amino acids. This makes edamame a complete protein source, similar to meat or eggs.

Plus did I mention it is super easy to prepare and so super yummy?

In most stores you can find edamame in the frozen food section. They have some in “steamer” bags that you simply place the entire bag in the microwave, heat up and viola, it’s ready!

To serve, simply place heated edamame in bowl and toss with sea salt (unless you are watching your salt intake). Enjoy warm or cold.

You can also use in stir-fry dishes, soups, and salads.

Enjoy!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

One oz of shelled beans OR 2/3 cup unshelled beans have:

45 calories

4 grams of protein

4 grams carbohydrate

2 grams fiber and

1 gram sugar