Category: Nutrition and Exercise

Get yo’ fitness on – Day 2, Week 1

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So??  What did you think of the first workout??  Hope you enjoyed it!  If you happen to have missed it, be sure to check it out here.  As a momma of two, it’s often hard to to both find the time to workout and have workouts that can be done anywhere.  That’s what I’m hoping we can provide you with during this six-week period.  I started working out a couple of weeks ago, but more seriously since starting the 6-week program designed by Home Fit Consulting.  So far, I’ve done a decent job of keeping up with my workouts and making healthier food choices. Here are a couple examples of some of the things I have been eating lately.

Kale Salad, http://chicinacademia.com

Kale Salad – kale lightly rubbed with EVOO, tomato slices, half a diced avocado, and a little bit of feta cheese.

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Post workout snack – unsweetened soy milk, single shot, decaf latte with three hard boiled eggs. Only two were consumed as one ended up falling on the floor before I could eat it. 😦

I am not working out every day, but have tried to squeeze in small workouts like the one in this post, a 7-minute workout, or even a short 20 minute workout on the treadmill or elliptical.  I find that although I am not working out for long periods of time, I do have more energy than before and am maintaining my weight.  So, all in all, this new ‘healthier’ lifestyle is leading to positives all around.

Workout, http://chicinacademia.com

So, for day 2 of week two, Home Fit Consulting and I have the following workout planned for you:

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Workout, http://chicinacademia.com

I’m personally excited about this workout because they target the areas I’m always looking to tone up – my legs and abs.  The forward lunge is one of the only movements that truly tones and slims my thighs, so hopefully it will work for you too!

Finally, please keep in mind that this six-week program is not designed to make you lose weight.  IF you do this in combination with some cardio and a healthy diet, there is a chance that those changes will result in weight loss, but that is not what this program is designed for.  The program is designed to incorporate fitness into your weekly routine and to provide you with opportunities to achieve a healthier lifestyle.  Also please note: you should always consult with your doctor before considering any workout program  and do be careful as you try each of these moves so that you don’t injure yourself.  For additional questions, feel free to reach out to Cody Robinson of Home Fit Consulting!

Okay, now that the serious stuff is out of the way, be sure to have fun with these workouts!  Can’t wait to hear about your experience, so make sure to leave me messages in the comments section below. 🙂

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!

Get yo’ fitness on!

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I’m back!  I know you all were hanging on by a thread awaiting my next blog post (please tell me you know I’m being completely fascetious here), so here it is!!  And, it’s a good one.  I have partnered with Cody Robinson of Home Fit Consulting, a multi-disciplinary team of professional fitness consultants with years of experience in the fields of exercise, personal training, nutrition, and health behavior change.  They have developed a six-week, fitness program for us, so get ready to get yo’ fitness on!

I will be posting three workouts per week that you can use to incorporate into your non-existent (or perhaps existent) workout routine.  I plan to commit to workout at least three times per week, so I’ll keep you abreast of my workouts on Instagram and my Instagram recaps on the blog.

So, are you ready for your first workout??  Here it is:

Hope you enjoy the workout and let me know what you think in the comments section below.  Look forward to hearing from you!

 

For more information about this workout or personal fitness consulting, contact Cody Robinson using the information below.

Home fit consulting, http://chicinacademia.com

Local:          (205) 675-7412
Toll Free:    (855) WE GET FIT
Fax:             (855) 934-3834
Email:         info@homefitconsulting.com

Mail:           1919 Oxmoor Rd
                    #391
                    Homewood, AL 35209

Until next time! Stay ‘Chic’!

The best peanut butter banana bread recipe

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I am by no means a culinary expert of any sort.  In fact, my husband likes to tell people that when he first met me, I once burned water.  Yep.  That was me.  I was so enamored by my then to-be hubbles, that I completely forgot I was boiling water and it completely evaporated.  But that’s old news and I’ve come a long way since, haha.  At least I like to think so. 😉

Anyhow, I was working late last night and knew I would need a snack.  We had some very ripe bananas, so I decided to make some banana bread.  I have a super old recipe book (okay, it’s about 10 years old now so not SUPER old), and in it, is a banana bread recipe that I have made over and over again over the years.  Hubby loves it and now, so do the boys!  Anyhow, I posted a picture of the freshly baked loaf on Instagram last night and got some requests for the recipe, so here it is!

Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe, Chic in Academia, http://chicinacademia.com

The recipe comes from the cookbook ‘A Taste of Home.  I took elements of the recipe and to make my own version of The BEST Peanut Butter Banana Bread. 🙂

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 small bananas (SUPER ripe…as in, the outside is nearly completely brown)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (add 3/4 cup for a stronger peanut butter taste)

*add 1/2 cup canola oil if you want to increase bread moisture.  Also, pictured – but not used – is the vanilla extract.  Add 1 teaspoon for sweeter taste.  Finally, you can also add in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips for added amazingness. Yum!

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each one.
  2. Stir in bananas and sour cream.  Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, and peanut butter.
  3. Transfer to greased pan (I used a 8″x4″x2″ loaf pan).  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.  Cool in pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to rack to cool.

Peanut Butter Banana Bread, http://chicinacademia.com

Peanut Butter Banana Bread, http://chicinacademia.com

I’ve also read that some people use 1 cup and 1 teaspoon buttermilk instead of the sour cream.  Perhaps I’ll try that next time and let you know how it turns out!  For now, I hope you enjoy this version of the recipe.  Let me know if you make it and what you think of this version of peanut butter banana bread.  I’d love to hear from you!  Have a great rest of your week!

Until next time! Stay ‘Chic’!