living fit, despite my crazy life.
I recently reached out to Xtrema Cookware by Ceramcor in my quest for better cookware. As a figure competitor on a meticulous eating plan, I need to be able to cook my food using little to no oil. I have worn out my Teflon nonstick pan! It had to go. (Have you heard about PFOAs in [...]
I get a lot of questions about diet, and I always hesitate to answer to this big audience because there are so many opinions and different ways to go about (and different things for each body type). But here are the basics that I have seen myself and clients and fit friends have success with: [...]
Need some new healthy lunch ideas? Here are favorites from the Power Team. Click the links of each amazing gal to reach her via her Facebook page. Southern Fried Fitness - Steamed broccoli and salmon is my very fave lunch. I know it’s boring but it never disappoints! More recipes from Robyn here. Cave Princess - 2 cups [...]
What are the ladies of the Power Team eating for breakfast? Here are some ideas, in their own words, to help you mix up your healthy morning routine: (For details about what they have shared, find them by following their links to Facebook) Note the common themes below… complex carbs, protein, good fats, yumminess. :-) [...]
This is a guest blog by Kyra, “The Get In Shape Girl”. Enjoy! ~Val Now that it is fall, it’s time to reset, regroup and get focused on our goals again. No more vacations. There are less birthday parties, BBQ’s, and weddings to get us off track. It’s all about MISSION SKINNY JEANS!!! In an effort [...]
The first step for many in a weight loss journey is to begin calorie counting. Yes, for over eaters, eating fewer calories will help you lose weight. But, for most people this is a short term fix. As soon as you go back to your old habits, the holidays roll around, or you over eat [...]
This is a note I wrote to the parents of of theboys on my son’s soccer team. I am sharing it with all of you because I think we forget that oranges at half time are still a good idea even when our kids get bigger. ~Val “Busy Mom Gets Fit” For athletes and all [...]
Living a fit life does not need to be a chore. With a few attitude adjustments and a little change in routine, you can set yourself up to reach your goals over time …by accident. Enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Feeling good and looking good will come naturally. 1. Approach cardio, NOT with an [...]
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring and bland! Enjoy! ~Val “Busy Mom Gets Fit” The Menu Breakfast: Raspberry Oatmeal Pancakes, Walden Farms Syrup Post-workout: Rice cakes and PB, Strawberries, Protein Shake Lunch: Ahi Tuna & Apple Salad Snack: Red Bliss Potato Chips, Protein Coffee Dinner: [...]
Busy Mom Gets Fit 10/15/11 I get a lot of questions about how to “lean out”. In other words, “How do I get rid of fat so that my muscles show?” I always hesitate to post specific diet information because there are so many opinions and ways to go about it out there. This is [...]
Busy mom of 4 boys. Army wife. Living fit, despite my crazy life. Biography I was a competitive swimmer as a teenager and loved … Read More >
