Thursday, February 24, 2022

Beginner’s Total Body Workout - 30 Day Challenge (Day 24)

 DAY 24

Day: 24 - REST DAY!!!

No workout for today but I will be doing some stretching and hopefully get in a nice easy walk about 30 to 45 minutes to keep those leg muscles moving.

Before stretching, loosen muscles with a light warm-up, or with your regular cardiovascular workout. Hold each stretch for a minimum of 30 seconds, but no longer than 2 minutes.

Stretches:

1. Shoulder Stretch- Take the right arm across the chest and curl your left arm around your elbow. Gently pull on the elbow to increase the stretch to the shoulder. Switch arms.

2. Triceps Stretch- Extend the right arm over the head and bend the elbow. Use the left arm to gently pull the right elbow in farther, until you feel the stretch along the back of your arm. Switch arms.

3. Biceps Stretch- Extend your arms out to your sides with your thumbs facing up. Slowly rotate the arms forward, so that the thumbs are facing down and back.

4. Side Stretch- Extend your arms over your head, and clasp your hands. With the elbows straight, lean to your right until you feel the stretch along your left side. Repeat with the other side.

5. Chest and Shoulder Stretch- Clasp your hands behind your back, with your elbows straight. Slowly lift your arms until you feel a slight pull in your shoulders and across your chest.

6. Upper Back Stretch- Sitting down, extend your arms out in front of you, and clasp your hands. Round your back, and press your arms away from your body.

7. Hamstring Stretch- While standing, put the left foot forward with the toe pointing up and the heel on the floor. Slowly bend forward from the hip until you feel the stretch along the back of the leg. Switch legs.

8. Quad Stretch- Stand and hold onto a wall or chair for balance, if needed. Bend the right leg, and hold onto the right foot with the right arm. Your right knee should be pointing toward the floor. Gently pull back on the foot for a deeper stretch. Switch legs.

Here is the link for additional information on stretching: https://skinnyms.com/stretch-it-out-total-body-exercises-for-increased-flexibility/


Beginner’s Total Body Workout - 30 Day Challenge (Day 23)

 DAY 23


Day: 23 - High-Intensity Total Body HIIT

Circuit Workout
Warm Up - 5 minutes Jump Rope

Workout:
  • Mountain Climbers
  • Walking Lunges
  • Squat Jumps
  • Reverse Crunch
  • Up & Down Plank
  • Reverse Lunge with Front Kick (Right Leg)
  • Reverse Lunge with Front Kick (Left Leg)

What You’ll Need: a gym timer (free apps are available for download), and a mat or towel to lay on the floor.

What to Do: Perform each move for 45 seconds and rest for 15 seconds in between. Complete all moves and repeat for a total of 4 rounds, resting 30-90 seconds in between rounds.

Here is the link for today’s workout along with all the videos for the workouts and correct form. https://skinnyms.com/high-intensity-total-body-hiit-2/

High Intensity Interval Training, time to sweat!


Beginner’s Total Body Workout - 30 Day Challenge (Day 22)

 DAY 22


Day: 22 - Transform Your Total Body Workout 

Circuit Workout
Warm Up - 5 minutes Jump Rope

Workout:
  • Bent-over Dumbbell Rows w/ Twist
  • Dumbbell Russian Twist
  • Dumbbell Alternating Side Lunge
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Dumbbell Flys
  • Curl and Press
Equipment Needed: yoga mat, interval timer (Gymboss is a free app download), set of medium dumbbells (8-12 lbs)

What to Do: Perform each exercise for 1 minute, resting 15 second after each exercise. Rest 30 seconds in between rounds. Perform this workout 2-3 times a week on non-consecutive days for total body transformation.

Beginner Level: 3 rounds
Intermediate Level: 4 rounds
Advanced Level: 5 rounds (no rest in between exercises or rounds)

Here is the link for today’s workout along with all the videos for the workouts and correct form. https://skinnyms.com/transform-your-total-body-workout-6/

Week 4…make it count!!!

Sunday, February 20, 2022

Weekly Food Menu - 2.21.22 to 2.27.22 (Paleo/Whole30)

 

Healthy Eating Weekly Food Menu

Monday: 2/21/22
Meal 1: Paleo Chia Seed Pudding
Meal 2: Leftover dinner 
Meal 3: Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Perfectly Cooked Air Fryer Asparagus

Tuesday: 2/22/22
Meal 1: Loaded Paleo Breakfast Hash - Made with Paleo Chicken Sausage
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Easy Thai Chicken Salad

Wednesday: 2/23/22
Meal 1: Loaded Paleo Breakfast Hash - Made with Paleo Chicken Sausage
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Zuppa Toscana Soup

Thursday: 2/24/22
Meal 1: Loaded Paleo Breakfast Hash - Made with Paleo Chicken Sausage
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Friday: 2/25/22
Meal 1: Loaded Paleo Breakfast Hash - Made with Paleo Chicken Sausage
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Healthy 20-Min Thai Basil Pork with Cauliflower Rice 

Saturday: 2/26/22
Meal 1: Loaded Paleo Breakfast Hash - Made with Paleo Chicken Sausage
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Mongolian Beef with Cauliflower Rice (Slow Cooker)

Sunday: 2/27/22
Meal 1: Paleo Chia Seed Pudding
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Creamy Chicken Sweet Potato Noodles

Snacks and Sweet Treats:

It’s going to be another weird week with our weather here in Texas so I planned this weeks meal plan around the weather.  It’s time to get back on track and cook some amazing healthy meals.  Some of this weeks recipes are new while others are some of our favorites.  I’m excited to see how this weeks goes as I want to make sure I stay on task and follow my meal plan, the fact that it’s Paleo should help as I love making yummy Paleo recipes. Hope everyone has a healthy and happy week!!!



Monday, February 14, 2022

Weekly Food Menu - 2.14.22 to 2.20.22 (Paleo/Whole30)

 

Healthy Eating Weekly Food Menu

Monday: 2/14/22 - HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!
Meal 1: WW Oatmeal Cup with Coffee and Nutpod Peppermint Mocha 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner 
Meal 3: One Pan Baked Chicken and Broccoli 

Tuesday: 2/15/22
Meal 1: Veggie Hash with Eggs, Coffee and Fresh Fruit
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Chicken Tinga Taco’s (Slow Cooker)

Wednesday: 2/16/22
Meal 1: Veggie Hash with Eggs, Coffee and Fresh Fruit
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Korean BBQ Chicken with Rich and Creamy Keto Coleslaw 

Thursday: 2/17/22
Meal 1: Veggie Hash with Eggs, Coffee and Fresh Fruit
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef (using chicken instead) with Cauliflower Rice

Friday: 2/18/22
Meal 1: Veggie Hash with Eggs, Coffee and Fresh Fruit
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Paleo Sausage Soup with Roasted Garlic and Potatoes 

Saturday: 2/19/22
Meal 1: Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Perfectly Seasoned Air Fryer Potatoes 

Sunday: 2/20/22
Meal 1: Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Leftover dinner or order food in

Snacks and Sweet Treats:

Excited to get back on track on this week, with having everyone home last week to quarantine cause of COVID it was a very long week and I didn’t get to cook everything I wanted too.  Look forward to nice weather this week which means I will be able to get in my workouts which I haven’t done in a long time either.  I’m excited to eat simple, clean and back to Paleo this week, dealing with some stomach issues which means I just need to stick with what’s good for me and my tummy. Thank you to Real Simple Good for this weeks meal plan as I used almost my whole week off their website with lots of delicious recipes, many are old but favorites. Hope everyone has a happy, healthy and safe week!!!

Monday, February 7, 2022

Weekly Food Menu 2.7.22 to 2.13.22 (Paleo, Whole30, Clean Eating)

 

Healthy Eating Weekly Food Menu

Monday: 2/7/22
Meal 1: Roasted Potato and Kale Hash with Eggs and Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinner 
Meal 3: Fennel Soup with Spinach and Spicy Sausage 

Tuesday: 2/8/22
Meal 1: Roasted Potato and Kale Hash with Eggs and Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Chicken Thighs and Baby Red Potatoes with Green Chili Sauce

Wednesday: 2/9/22
Meal 1: Big Roasted Potato and Kale Hash with Eggs and Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Chicken and “Rice” Casserole 

Thursday: 2/10/22
Meal 1: Big Roasted Potato and Kale Hash with Eggs and Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Italian Chicken with Fennel 

Friday: 2/11/22
Meal 1: Veggie Hash with Eggs and Avocado and Coffee 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Pepperoni Pizza Pasta 

Saturday: 2/12/22
Meal 1: Veggie Hash with Eggs and Avocado and Coffee 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Chicken Tikka Marsala 

Sunday: 2/13/22
Meal 1: Veggie Hash with Eggs and Avocado and Coffee 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Leftovers or Crockpot 3-Bean + Turkey Chili 

Snacks this week:
Tessemae’s Creamy Ranch with veggies
Fresh Fruit 
Chia Seed Pudding with fresh fruit

I decided to change this weeks menu as I’m still dealing with stomach issues, my stomach has not been right ever since we got home from Houston last weekend.  I’m thinking I may need to do a mini reset and really focus on eating good foods with lots of veggies.  I went through my old Whole30 and Paleo cookbook to create this weeks meal plan, I’m cooking some old recipes that are really good and found some new ones to try too.  I’m excited for a week of clean wholesome recipes to hopefully help my tummy and balance myself back out. Hope everyone has a happy and healthy week!!!



Saturday, February 5, 2022

Weekly Food Menu 1.24.22 to 1.30.22 (Clean Eating)

 


Healthy Eating Weekly Food Menu

Monday: 1/24/22
Meal 1: Big Family Style Breakfast 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner 
Meal 3: Slow Cooker Corn Chowder Recipe (Vegetarian)

Tuesday: 1/25/22
Meal 1: Big Family Style Breakfast 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Slow Cooker Jambalaya (No Shrimp for us)

Wednesday: 1/26/22
Meal 1: Big Family Style Breakfast 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Veggie Loaded Cauli-Mash Shepherd’s Pie

Thursday: 1/27/22
Meal 1: Big Family Style Breakfast 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Instant Pot Vegetable + Beef Soup (Swapping out chicken thighs for beef)

Friday: 1/28/22
Meal 1: Big Family Style Breakfast 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Garlic-Herb Chicken Tray Bake 

Saturday: 1/29/22
Meal 1: Oatmeal Protein Pancakes with fresh fruit 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken with Brown Rice

Sunday: 1/30/22
Meal 1: Chocolate Chip Banana Baked Oatmeal 
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Crockpot 3-Bean + Turkey Chili 

Snacks this week:
Hummus with veggies
Fresh Fruit and String Cheese 
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cookies - https://cleanfoodcrush.com/chocolate-chip-peanut-butter-pumpkin-cookies/

Looking forward to a week full of of yummy healthy meals with lots of good protein and veggies, wanted to add in more fiber too this week to help with our stomach’s as we all need to rebalance our gut health. Thank you to Clean Food Crush for all this weeks recipes as now my weekly meal plan is complete.  I will be picking up my groceries tomorrow and doing some meal prep tomorrow and Monday to get our week ready. Hope everyone is taking healthy and safe, happy cooking!!!



Weekly Food Menu - 11.10.25 to 11.16.25 (Paleo/Whole30/Clean Eating)

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