REP-BASED WORKOUTS

I've been posting workouts on my pregnancy website.  If you are looking for a workout, check them out!  Even if you aren't pregnant, they are challenging.  You can make them more challenging by adding more weight, more rounds, skipping rope, &/or convert the rep-based routines to a HIIT style workouts.  You can find the workouts here.

GINGER PEACH SMOOTHIE

Today I made another refreshing smoothie, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.   I have been a bit lazy about cooking new meals lately, but today I tried out a new (to me) smoothie that I really liked. This smoothie is full of calcium & protein from the milk; vitamin C, vitamin A, b-carotene, a little iron, & fiber from the peaches, & yummy  fresh ginger. 

STRAWBERRY LOQUAT AQUA FRESCA

If you are lucky enough to have a loquat tree or know someone who shares, you probably have more loquats than you know what to do with right now!  My coworker has been bringing bags to work, so I’m starting to think of ways to enjoy them aside from just peeling & eating them.  Today, I made what I’m calling strawberry-loquat aqua fresca.  It’s super easy, refreshing, & loaded with vitamin C, flavenoids, vitamin A, dietary fiber, potassium, and manganese (source: Wikipedia).  Next up: Loquat Jam.

PERFECT PORTION INFOGRAPHIC FROM CALORIE COUNTER

TURKEY, VEGETABLE, & RICE SOUP

Tonight my fridge was full of vegetables & turkey one night away from spoiling, so I made a simple soup.  I didn’t take as many pictures as usual, because I didn’t plan on posting the recipe.  It came out pretty good, so I decided to share it.

VEGETABLE STIR-FRY WITH GARLIC & GINGER

My coworker grows vegetables, but doesn't like to eat them, which is great for me!  He gave me a big bag of peas, so I made a quick vegetable stir-fry with some of them & other vegetables that were sitting in my fridge.    

STRAWBERRY BANANA PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE

Here’s a quick, easy, healthy smoothie that you can make for breakfast, snack, or dessert.