Day 4...going Crackers!

Wow, the snow has finally stopped so we can get back at it!  My sister in law, Lara uses this website, http://www.snack-girl.com  There are allot of awesome recipes on it, so she sent this to me today to give it a go!  Above is what you need...

This is what it should look like in your food processor...add water slowly.

Here it's suppose to roll out to fit onto a cooking sheet...mine not so pretty!  Sprinkle with favorite topping, I used Parmesan cheese.

Out of the oven and cut right away.

The recipe says you should get 24 pieces and the calories etc...are based on that but I got 38 pieces.

Whole Wheat Cracker Recipe

(makes 24)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup water

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or dust with all-purpose flour. Put all the ingredients except the water into a food processor and pulse until combined. If you don't own a food processor, mix the ingredients by hand in a bowl until little balls form.

Add the water and keep running the machine (or mixing in a bowl) until the mixture forms a ball (add a teaspoon of water at a time until you have a dough ball). Dust your counter with flour and roll out the dough until it is 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to the baking sheet, add any additional spices, and cut into 24 pieces. A pizza cutter is a very helpful tool for cutting the dough.

Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Store in a container at room temperature for a few days (if they last that long).

For one cracker = 37 calories, 2.1 g fat, 4.0 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g protein, 0 g fiber, 57 mg sodium, 1 PointsPlus

OK so this was one of my substitues for finding a healthier alternative for a snack I enjoy.

NOTE...whatever you choose to sprinkle on top add a little more, otherwise it will tend to taste a bit doughy...I added 1 tblsp of lemon juice, subbed it in for the water, I could have totally added more and then added a little sprinkle of sugar ;)

Day 3...still snow = lazy day for moi!

Oh how this weather can either make you get 100 things done around the house or be lazy, that was me!  It's hard doing nothing all day long, lol, some would love this, but it drives me nuts having nothing to do, it actually makes me more tired...I had a 2 hour nap today! Sorry I had to cancel all classes today, just not safe enough for driving.  What I thought was awesome, was most of you were all trying your best to get here cause you wanted to work out so bad,or were going stir crazy at your house cause of school closures, either way, I LOVE THIS, you are excited to work out and best of all, you are "craving" your work outs! I had a talk with Mother Nature, and said, "hey, we got a Boot Camp Contest going here and my girls need to get their work out ON! so enough with the snow already, or I'll make you do 10 Burpees!"  Here's to drivable roads tomorrow...

Day 2...Holly snow BatMan!

Wow, that is a pile of snow out there!  Good on you, last night's and this morning's Boot Campers for braving the snow to get your work out in! So some things to work on today, spend 10mins. finding 5 healthy snacks...get creative, try something new so you don't get board.  Keep track of your water intake...are you drinking enough?  And since the Boot Camp is only 2 x week, you need to figure out what your going to do the rest of the week.  You want to get in at least 2 more work outs...if that seems too much right now, get in more day, and stick with 3 days a week for the next 2 weeks, then increase to 4 x week.  Let's remember that those work outs can be 30-40 mins of cardio.  When doing cardio, break it up, do intervals, 10mins. on the treadmill / 10 min. Eliptical / 10mins. bike or run or row, as long as you are mixing it up, your burning more calories cause your body has to work harder to adapt.  As well you won't get board, most important! OR if your doing weights, it doesn't have to be an hour...try 5 min. warm up(cardio) choose 12 exercise.  You will run 1min. then do exercise #1 for 1 min./ run 1 min. do exercise #2 for 1 min....ect.  then include 5 min. cool down.  You can also check out my Youtube Channel, and do the work outs off of there...no dumbells at home, use soup cans! Do your home work cause I will be asking you questions, if you don't have the answer, you just got yourself 15 BURPEES!


Here is the yummy Protein Bar recipe I made for you today...
4 cups raw oats / 2 scopes protein powder / 1 cup skim milk powder (optional)/
1 tblsp. cinnamon / 5 tblsp egg whites / 2 tsp vanilla / 2 bananas / 1/4 cup oj juice (any juice) / 1/2 cups apple sauce (sugar free) / 1/4 honey / 1/4 cup dried cranberrys and 1/4 cup dark choc. chips.
Mix all wet ingredients, then add dry.  use baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake at 325 degrees for about 18mins. then flip upside down onto cooling rack, parchment paper should just easily peel off.  Let cool, should make 12 bars.

Nutritional values...per bar.
230 calories / 13.1g Protein / 22.7g Carbs / 4.5g Fibre / 21.5g Sugar / 3.9g Fat.

Day 1...good morning!

Good morning Boot Campers!  Welcome to day 1.  So I have some tasks for you to work on today.  One of today's goals is too change a "bad" habit.  ie, sitting at your desk for lunch, be prepared, pack an umbrella or boots and go for a walk when you have a break, you will feel re energized and focused after some fresh air.  Also make a list of some of your favourite foods, your " go to foods" ie pizza, cookies, ice cream, and find a healthier alternative.  OK so I love my International Delight creamer in my coffee, I will switch to Almond milk or a sugar free syrup.  We don't have to try to climb the mountain all in one day...instead, try to make some small changes this week and feel good about it!  Keep track in your food journals as I will be quizzing you! If you are a slacker and don't do it....be prepared to do BURPEES when you get to my gym!

Ok so here is my "better" choice instead of my coffee creamer.  Starbucks has all kinds of flavours that are sugar free! 1 pump is all you need, enjoy.

Weekends are for friends

.AHhhhhh the weekend! Time to take a slower breath, have a nap, or spend some quality time with your friends.  There is no such thing as balance in our lives, unless you won the lottery!  Maybe one day goes smooth but you know tomorrow is going to be crazy, that's life with kids and our jobs. I went and had breakfast with a friend this morning, it was so nice to chill out and catch up and not talk about the kids, OK maybe a little.  Afterwards I was relaxed and feeling happy!  As the contest begins on Monday, tell your friends what your up to, they can be the greatest support systems especially in the beginning when things are tough, they will encourage you to stick with it.  Who knows you may end up inspiring them to take on a fitness challenge of their own! So next time you see one of your friends, give them a hug and tell them, thanks!... for just being there and being themselves.

Pumped UP!

Ok I have to say I'm getting pumped up for the contest, we are less than 3 days out to start date, Monday 16th, whaaahoooo! Have you thought about what it's going to take, mentally?  I was out today with a friend, at John's Resteraunt, in Victoria, mmmmm home made cooking.  I soooo wanted the jumbo pieces of pie in the front window case, but instead I stood strong and thought about my goals and ended up with the warm spinach salad, it was awesome as well.  Are you  ready to make the right decision, a better choice so you can reach your goal.  You better be ready to " suck it up Buttercup" cause each day your going to have to listen to the noise in your head, figure out how to shut it off and focus on what you really want.   Don't be fooled by indulging here and there, these 9 weeks will creep up fast.  Be strong, cause everyday that you are, you will be rewarded.  You'll have more energy and feel better about yourself, let's get ready to ROCK THIS!!!

Socks, awesome find!

OK we are half way through the trial week of Boot Camp, you should have a good  idea of what you're in for by now.  Hopefully you have been eating better and mentally getting yourself ready for the start date on Monday 16th.  Remember Sunday 15th at 6pm is the info / Nutrition.  If you can't make it, take some time this weekend to get yourself prepared food wise, work outs on calender and get your week organized, write everything down.  I had an awesome find at Walmart, their work out socks ROCK, I love them, you get 20 ankle socks for 10 bucks!  who cares if the dryer eats one at that price! they are dryfit material, stay in place, and my feet didn't sweat...so I have a pair for you all!