Using Your Workout Time Wisely

What's your ideal workout? I like to get as much calorie burn as possible out of the 30-45 minutes per day that I schedule for my workouts. Recently, I came across an article that explains how long sessions on the elliptical, bicycle, treadmill or just running are great, especially if you enjoy those activities, but might not be giving you the results you are looking for. Read the article below to learn how to best utilize your exercise time.

Using Your Workout Time Wisely!

Personally, I have found two fitness programs that have given me great results in just a 30 minute per day commitment. 21 Day Fix and P90X3 are two great programs that are worth the commitment. If you are interested in getting the most out of your workout time, please comment below.

21 Day Fix

 P90X3

Delicious Honey Dijon Chicken with Steamed Garlic-Parmesan Broccoli

Last week I ran a 5 day clean eating challenge. The participants in the challenge were given a shopping list and menu for five days of healthy eating. Dinner on night 1 was a honey Dijon Chicken with steamed garlic-Parmesan  

broccoli and it was amazing!

Honey Dijon Chicken w/ Steamed Garlic-Parmesan Broccoli

Four 6 oz. chicken breast halves

1/3 cup Dijon mustard

3 Tbsp. honey

1 Tbsp. parsley flakes, salt to taste

4 cups broccoli

4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, garlic salt to taste

Directions: Mix Dijon mustard with honey, add parsley flakes and salt. Coat a 6 oz chicken breast half in the mixture. Cook on a grill for about 7 minutes on each side (or until fully cooked). Steam 4 cups of frozen or fresh broccoli and top with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. garlic salt and 4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.

If you are interested in participating in a 5 day clean eating challenge, comment below with your email address and I will be in touch! 

21 Day Fix Biggest Loser Challenge

Biggest Loser Challenge! Win $100 and get fit for summer!

Just in time for summer I am helping run a Biggest Loser Challenge using one of the best programs I have ever used, 21 Day Fix!

Starting May 12, contestants will use 21 Day Fix exactly as it is written. The winner of this group will be the person with the largest percentage of weight lost and he or she will win at least $100.

How great would it be to get into shape just in time for summer and win $100 cash too? What a great way to kick off summer!

If you are interested in joining this challenge, comment below, so I can give you the details on how to enter.

Blackberry Glazed Pork Chops on the Grill...Amazing!

I didn't create this recipe, nor did I tweak it, but it was so delicious and easy that I needed to share it. 

Blackberry Glazed Grilled Pork Chops

I don't grill! I love grilled food, but the grill scares me so it is my husband's job to cook on the grill. Today, however, my husband was running late for his overnight shift at work, and I really wanted to try this recipe so I had to do my own grilling. He did start the grill for me because I didn't want to blow the house up. It took less than 30 minutes to prep the pork chops, the sauce, and grill the meat. 

Please try this recipe and spread the word! Now I am wondering what this would taste like if I used apples instead of blackberries...