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Eight Minute Ab Workout

See how Brooke Burke gets her amazing abs!

Yummy Bean Soup Recipe From Biggest Loser

The Biggest Loser 6 Weeks to a Healthier You book has some amazing recipes that will help you stick to your diet.  This bean soup is easy to make, tastes great, and even works with a vegan or vegetarian diet.


Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 tablespoon garlic, chopped

28 ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 (15 ounce) cans of your favorite beans, drained

4 cups veggie broth

2 cups frozen spinach

Directions

1.Saute’ onions in oil, adding garlic as onions soften.

2.Stir in tomatoes and spices and simmer 5 minutes.

3.Add 3 cups of beans and broth and bring to a boil.

4.Reduce heat and simmer.

5.Add remaining beans and broth to blender and mix until smooth.

6.Add bean mixture and spinach to stew and simmer until ready to eat.

This is an awesome, easy to prepare dish. Feel free to mix and match the type of beans you use and if you prefer a soupier stew, skip the blender step.







Serving size=1 cup



Calories-160

Carrot Cake Smoothie

These yummy carrot cake smoothies taste as good as carrot cake, but with only about half the calories!  They are great for just about any diet including phase one of the 17 day diet.  The best part, it is super easy to make.

Ingredients


1 1/2 cups cooked carrots

1 1/2 cups ice cubes

6 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Dash of nutmeg

Directions

1.Cook carrots until soft and then cool in the refrigerator.

2.Throw everything in the blender and mix well.

Tips For Buying Produce

Does the produce aisle intimidate you?  Here are some tips for getting the freshest fruits and veggies for your diet:

Fresh or Frozen?


Most produce is just as nutritious frozen as it is fresh, so think about your eating habits. If you use it up slowly, pack your freezer, but if your family goes through produce quickly, stick with fresh for better taste and texture.

Berries

Don’t think you’ll finish them in 3 to 5 days? Buy frozen instead.

Bananas

Avoid bananas that are too green, particularly for use in smoothies to avoid a strange tangy taste.

Green onions


Green onions are much easier to use then whole onions for small meals. Just chop the tips and toss the bulb.

Bagged baby spinach leaves

Peek through the bottom of the bag. If you see any mush, choose another package.

Broccoli

Look for tight buds or florets; they indicate a fresher find.

Peppers

Avoid peppers with wrinkly skin – a sign of aging.

Mixed Green salad blend

The more color the greater the antioxidants.  Choose bags with red radicchio, pale green endive, and dark green spinach.

Avocados
The darker black the better.

Super Fast Workout

If you are looking for something challenging (and fast!) this is the workout for you!

Great Leg and Arm Workout - Zumba

This workout will really work your arms and legs - and it's fun too!

Toning Video

I love Zumba, but was looking for a way to add some more strength training, and this video definitely fits the bill!

Telephone - Lady Gaga Zumba Dance Workout

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Orange Avocado Salad

5-Lettuce Mix™

Salad Ingredients:
1 pkg Fresh Express 5-Lettuce Mix
1 orange, peeled & sectioned
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, sliced
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1 cup sugar snap peas
Your favorite Vinaigrette dressing

Make the Salad:
Place greens into a large salad bowl.
Top with orange sections, avocado, & onion.
Add almonds & snap peas.
Drizzle dressing over salad.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothies

Don't derail your diet because you have a craving for pumpkin pie, try this yummy recipe for pumpkin pie smoothies instead.




Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Ingredients
Ice
1/2 cup unsweetened, vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 banana
1 scoop Prograde Vanilla Protein
Pumpkin Pie Spice – to taste


Blend!
About 215 calories

How To Reduce Cellulite

Jillian Michaels: Fitness Ultimatum 2011 - 10 Fitness Tips

1. Exercise does more than just tone your body, it boosts self esteem, improves mood and revs up metabolism. So suck it up and get moving!

2. If you are looking to shed those last stubborn pounds, you need to increase the intensity of your workouts. Try working at 85% of your Maximum Heart Rate for optimal results.

3. Getting bored with that same old exercise routine? Chances are you body is too. It’s probably time to switch things up if you want to continue seeing results.

4. Using proper form when working out is the key to getting the results you want and preventing injuries. Think quality over quantity. Take the time to perfect your form in order to get the results you want and keep your body healthy and strong.

5. Do not exercise on an empty stomach. This way you’ll have energy during your workouts and you will burn fat instead of muscle.

6. Don’t over do it. When starting out consult your physician. Work to beginner / intermediate levels. Stay at around 70% of your MHR. IN a couple of weeks or so as you become stronger and more fit begin to up your intensity for best results.

7. For results fast try circuit training. This is an exercise technique that utilizes a series of moves in swift succession with no rest in between. For example: Push ups into squats followed by jumping jacks. This method allows your workouts to strengthen while burning fat at the same time.

8. To ramp up your fitness regimen try incorporating a technique called HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training. This simply means working short bouts (30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, 2 minutes) of cardio into your strength training routine.

9. Six pack abs are not about crunches. You simply CAN NOT spot reduce fat. The best way to get the washboard tummy is by burning the fat off on top of the muscle with a combination of diet, cardio, and over all resistance training.

10. When you are on the treadmill don’t hold on. If you hold on while walking or jogging it decreases the intensity thus decreasing your calorie burn by up to 24%

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Ab Routine

Here is a fun routine for getting amazing abs!

Kelly Bensimon Real Housewives Diet

The Real Housewives of New York City star, Kelly Bensimon reveals that she consumes less than 700 calories a day on her extreme diet that some are calling a "starvation" diet.  What do you think?

Blueberry Oat Muffins

Looking for a healthier version of a blueberry muffin?  This one is to die for!

Ingredients:


1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup oats (old fashioned or quick)

1/3 cup brown sugar

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup (4 ounces) AllWhites®

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon in large bowl; mix well. Stir in all remaining ingredients except blueberries just until moistened. Gently stir in blueberries.


2. Fill 12 paper lined or greased muffin tins 3/4 full with batter. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 156
Total Fat 7 (g)
Sat Fat 1 (g)
Trans Fat 0 (g)
Cholesterol 1 (mg)
Sodium 144 (mg)
Carbohydrate 21 (g)
Dietary Fiber 1 (g)
Sugar 8 (g)
Protein 4 (g)
Calcium 88