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Feeling like you need to enjoy a spa experience?

Hello everyone, My name is Jennifer Rykhus and until my financial situation changed I was an avid bootcamper. The best I'd ever done working out and losing weight was when I was training with Joe. So, believe me when I say I know what its like to work out with Joe and the great feeling of accomplishment you have when your done. After saying that, how would you like to enjoy a spa experience after thathard week of working out in Joe's killer workouts. Well, I am a consultant for Lemongrass Spa P… Continue

Added by Jennifer Rykhus on October 3, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

Exercise of the week

As part of a plyometric -- meaning explosive -- exercise circuit this morning, we worked our arms and abs as well as got the heart pumping with some medicine ball slams. Here's how to do it: 1. With your feet hip-width apart and the knees bent, hold a medicine ball ab… Continue

Added by Joe on August 17, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

lactagen to my lactose intolerance rescue?

So i've been reading up on some stuff regarding medication and treatments for my lactose intolerance but i haven't found anything yet. I mean, i already spend too much time and money on lactaid, dairy ease and etc. i'm just looking for something that's more affordable and hopefully something that has permanent effects, rather than the short, immediate relief stuff. The closest thing i've come across that i'm remotely interested in at all is this product called Lactagen. Lactagen looks like it co… Continue

Added by Raleigh Adams on August 12, 2009 at 4:39pm — No Comments

Funny lactose intolerance survey

I found this funny survey on Lactose Intolerance and it made me laugh! Check it out here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=la7bJPuHgm_2f2lkbEa2_2bY0w_3d_3d Continue

Added by Breanne Jordan on July 1, 2009 at 2:49pm — 1 Comment

Roast Chicken Breasts with Garbanzo Beans and Tomatoes

I have another new recipe to share! This dish was fabulous as well as super easy, though I substituted regular ole boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Though I ate the dish as-is, I made some five-minute cous cous for the husband to eat alongside. (He craves those carbs!)

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Added by KateCS79 on February 16, 2009 at 11:54am — No Comments

Lookie what I can do!

Upper-body strength has never been my forte, and that has hurt me a little in one of my main hobbies: yoga. But now that my arms have been firmed and toned with medicine balls and fitness bands, I totally surprised myself when I was able to perform a once difficult pose with some ease. I was able to hold it for more than a minute several times and my heart glowed with pride when the teacher complimented my form. Want to know what pose it was? Crow.

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Added by KateCS79 on February 9, 2009 at 2:54pm — No Comments

Brown rice crispy bars from Alton Brown

I shared some of these around a boot camp and they seemed to be a hit. Tasty and filling, but only about 60 calories per 2-inch square. Enjoy! 3 ounces puffed brown rice, approximately 6 cups 3 tablespoons flax seed oil, plus extra for the pan 1 tablespoon orange blossom honey 7 ounces mini marshmallows, approximately 4 cups 3 ounces toasted slivered almonds, approximately 3/4 cup 1 1/2 ounces coarsely chopped dried cranberries, approximately 1/3 cup 1 1/2 ounces coarsely chopped dried cherries… Continue

Added by KateCS79 on January 26, 2009 at 10:56am — No Comments

Great snack option

After reading my post from the other day, Joe let me try a great protein snack bar from a company he really recommends: the Nutrilite Snack Bar, caramel creme flavor, only 100 calories yet 4g fiber and 5g protein

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Added by KateCS79 on January 21, 2009 at 5:25pm — No Comments

What's your poison?

So apparently, there is quite a personal taste when it comes to protein powder and protein products in general. I personally like the GNC vanilla powder, mixed with soy milk and a cup of frozen fruit for a grand total of 317 calories and 33 g of protein. The powder dissolves quickly and is not overly sweet, letting the flavor of the fruit dominate for the most part. (I've talked a little about protein powders before o… Continue

Added by KateCS79 on January 19, 2009 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Workout for January 19th, 2009

AMRAP Warm-up: 1. Stationary Jogging 90 seconds 2. Planks 60 seconds 3. Wide Squats 60 seconds Round 1: Wide Push Ups X 10 Squats X 15 Bicycle Crunches X 20 (10 each side) Repeat for 7 minutes Round 2: Mountain Climber X 10 (each side) Half-Jumping Jacks X 10 Reverse Lunges X 10 Repeat for 7 minutes Continue

Added by Joe on January 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Yoga for flexibility

We do a lot of strength training at boot camp, so you have to remember to do serious stretching in order to keep your new muscles long and lean and flexible. I haven't been following this advice too well over the last couple of months. I used to be very into yoga -- and have been on and off for almost… Continue

Added by KateCS79 on January 16, 2009 at 5:26pm — No Comments

Vitamin D, Are You Getting Enough?

Are you getting enough vitamin D? Vitamin D is important for maintaining your calcium levels, boosting your immune system, assisting with blood pressure regulation, and it contibutes beneficially in the fight against osteoporosis, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. People living in the northern hemisphere usually don't get enough. Vitamin D can be easily obtained from the sun. To get vitamin D from the sun, you need to spend 20 minutes, daily, in the sun. And you need to have enough skin exposed… Continue

Added by Marianne Snygg on January 16, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Blood Sugar Level

I just heard this morning how necessary it is to keep your blood sugar from dipping if you're trying to manage your appetite. It seems that even a small dip in your levels can start a cycle of over eating. Your blood sugar can dip if you prolong eating, because of lack of time or… Continue

Added by Marianne Snygg on December 8, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Machine wash cold, dark colors separated

It's Monday. It's still dark outside. It's insanely early. And Elba's workout pants are on inside out. Yep, welcome to Monday morning bootcamp! Even though Elba didn't notice the mistake until we were already at the gym, doing our warm-up squats, you know what? Who cares?! The point is that she still rolled out of bed, threw on her work-out clothes and tennis shoes, and made it to bootcamp at all. Where she has friends who won't make fun of or embarrass her. Well, not too much. We all know tha… Continue

Added by KateCS79 on December 8, 2008 at 7:55am — No Comments

Turkey Trot anyone?

So the Briargate YMCA is hosting their annual Turkey Trot 5k run and walk on Thursday. Is anyone interested in forming a boot-camp crew to walk/run together? Here are the details, via active.com: Date: Thursday, November 27, 2008 Time: 9 a.m. Venue: Briargate YMCA, 4025 Family Place Fees: $20 Adults, FREE for kids 12 and younger Registratio… Continue

Added by KateCS79 on November 24, 2008 at 7:33am — No Comments

Attention! Low-fat/diet frozen meals recalled

If you're a fan of the leaner microwave meals, it's vital that you read the following press release about a recall of certain Lean Cuisine and Weight Watchers meals:

Recalled: Frozen meals from Le… Continue

Added by KateCS79 on November 18, 2008 at 10:15am — No Comments

Journaling it right

Keeping track of everything you eat is one of the best ways to lose weight. For one, you're not allowed to delude yourself that doughnut you ate at the morning meeting (because they were free and it was only this once) didn't count. For two, you better realize the impact of your food choices, i.e. do you really need two slices of cheese on your sandwich if it means you'll have to have 25% less dinner?

But keeping track of your food isn't necessarily easy. You wind up with piles of di… Continue

Added by KateCS79 on November 17, 2008 at 9:11am — 1 Comment

Cold weather means soup

OK, so I know that I have a broad palate when it comes to vegetables: I love them ALL. As a bonus, I can get my husband to eat most of them, too. And two of the vegetables I've fallen in love with are two that many people are unfamiliar with and are perhaps even scared of. I mean fennel and kale.

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Added by KateCS79 on November 5, 2008 at 10:50am — 4 Comments

Don't let lean times make you fat!

According to MSNBC, waistbands tend to expand as the economy contracts, proving wrong that old "tightening the belt" metaphor:

Rising unemployment, higher food prices and dwindling savings may exacerbate the nation’s obesity probl… Continue

Added by KateCS79 on October 30, 2008 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Hey look! Is that my trainer on TV?

Video link here.
I… Continue

Added by KateCS79 on October 29, 2008 at 10:56am — No Comments

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Exercise of the week

As part of a plyometric -- meaning explosive -- exercise circuit this morning, we worked our arms and abs as well as got the heart pumping with some medicine ball slams. With your feet hip-width apart and the knees bent, hold your ball. Lift it a...

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