two simple recipes for fall veggies:
maple pecan sprouts: rinse your brussel sprouts and cut off the little stalks, halving them as you go through. throw them into a big bowl or bag and add a little bit of olive oil to glaze and toss. preheat oven to 350, or 400 if you're impatient like me. spread the sprouts out onto a cookie sheet, with the pecans to roast them, or without if you want to add them later. i use raw pecans, so i add later....i can't tell much of a difference. drizzle a little all natural maple syrup on top of the sprouts spread out on the sheet and throw 'em into the oven for 15 or 20, or until brown. watch out as the maple syrup burns like crap when you try to steal one out of the oven to taste. when you pull them out you can toss with your pecans and add a little more maple if need be.
kale chips: rinse your kale, break off big leaves and dry them with a paper towell. spread them out onto a cookie sheet and spray olive oil evenly all over your leaves. preheat oven to 375. drizzle agave syrup in moderation on the kale, and then sprinkle rosemary generously on top. throw in the oven for 20 to 25 or until crunchy, watch those fingers again, because the agave gets sticky hot too. try this instead of popcorn one night, or put on the side of any entree.
enjoy.
the concept
starts november 1st!
what's a two-a-day....that means if you work out hard in the morning, you do a light work out later in the day. so, if you weight train in the morning, i would suggest a 20 or 25 minute cardio of your choice in the evening. or, vice versa. weights and cardio in the morning...yoga at night. whatever. workout ideas will be posted on the regular.
the second workout doesn't have to be crazy. it will just get you moving, get your metabolism revved and keep you from dipping into the candy bowl or the pie tin into the night.
the design...very flexible...workout 5 days a week, with 3 days doubled up. weekends off.
or...
workout everyday and double up once.
or...
any combination...you decide.
a calendar will be provided to keep you on track.
the 2nd component. FOOD!
every week we will have a goal. for instance...one week it might be no sugar, one week no alcohol, one week no eating out. don't be scared....it's feasible and you'll be surprised how much you'll learn about your eating habits and what's actually on your plate.
3rd component. online access and bonus workouts.
this blogspot address will be ours for the challenge. you'll have access to me and each other through this domain. you can bitch and complain or celebrate triumph all in one spot. here will also be our communication board about our upcoming goals and workout ideas.
bonus workouts will be available as well. sunday mornings might be a great time for makeup sessions. all of that can be arranged through our domain.
lastly, weekly weigh-ins and measurements.
measurements are an effective way to give you an idea of your progress...although the way your clothes fit is sometimes the best, and more importantly the way you feel. measurements are also a great tool to see what might be going on if we're not seeing changes. i.e. there might be something else inhibiting weight loss...diet, hormones, thyroid, etc.
we will be using the body fat scale for measurement, as well as tape measure so there will be several ways to track progress.
i look forward to taking the challenge with you.
all my best,
kat
kat@mvfit.com
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