Figure It Out: HIIT IT

Sunday, May 1, 2011

HIIT IT

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) never lets me down!

I didn't feel like "running" a distance today, so I jumped on the treadmill for 20 minutes of HIIT. Two minutes walking, one minute sprint, rinse and repeat for the duration of the time. WOW! Sweat dripping, heart pounding; this workout is HARD. I missed it. I think I'll stick to HIIT every day this week and see if I get any results! I'd love to lean out a bit this week and I think its TOTALLY possible!

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Ronnie Lascano-LeoneMay 2, 2011 at 4:59 PM
I do 1 min. jog and 1 min sprint for 20 min and yeah it kicks my ass every time and waaaay better than distance running (I personally think so anyway!)
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Alice AnneMay 2, 2011 at 8:10 PM
I did it again tonight and man I'm wiped out! Love HIIT!
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The purpose of this blog was to journal my life and experiences as I prepared for a Women's Figure Competition. With the competition over and as I shout from the rooftops how much I love my new healthy lifestyle and body, I am living life with the purpose to maintain my health and to support others around me to reach their health and fitness goals!

The exercise and nutrition plans discussed in this blog are not intended for others to follow, copy or duplicate. They are specifically designed for my body, my goals and my abilities.

I hold an AAAI certification in Health and Fitness Personal Trainining, my focus will be to work with children and teens. I would be more than happy to help with family meal planning and exercise plans.

Be Healthy. Be Great. Be you!

Recipes

Oatmeal Pancakes

4 Eggs
2c Old Fashioned Oatmeal (dry)
1 16 oz container of No Salt Added Cottage Cheese

Mix all ingredients in a blender
Pour onto griddle and cook like regular pancakes, browing each side until cooked all the way through

Makes 8 pancakes.
2 pancakes per serving

375 Calories
9.4 g Fat
31.5 g Carbohydrates
25.2 g Protein

I top mine with natural almond butter and natural wild blueberry jam. YUMMY!

I got this recipe from Blythe, www.cutthefatpodcasts.com

Turkey Meatloaf

Olive Oil

1 egg white

3 Tbsp tomato paste

1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1/2 tsp each dried marjoram, sage, thyme

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

1/2 c oat bran

1/2 c green bell pepper, chopped

2 Tbsp sundried tomato, chopped fine

1 small onion, chopped fine

1 small garlic clove, chopped

1 lb. extra lean ground turkey breast

1. Preheat oven to 375*F, prepare an 11"x7" loaf pan by coating lightly with olive oil.

2. Mix egg white, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce and mustard. Add all seasonings and mix well, add remaining ingredients and with clean bare hands mix well.

3. Place mixture in loaf pan and press down to remove air pockets. Smooth top of loaf down with hands.

4. Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until juices run clear and top is golden brown.

Calories per serving: 200, total fats: 2 g, saturated fat: 0 g; cholesterol: 55 mg; sodium: 190 mg; Carbs: 15 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sugars 4 g; Protein 33 g; Iron: 2 mg

Recipe taken from the June 2010 Oxygen Magazine

Inspirational Quotes

I am the captain of my fate, I am the master of my soul
-Henley

The only journey is the journey within.
-Rainer Maria Rilke

Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.
-Doug Firebaugh

Change and growth take place when a person has risked himself and dares to become involved with experimenting with his own life.
-Herbert Otto

Energy and persistence conquer all things.
-Benjamin Franklin

If we all did the things we are capable of,we would astound ourselves.
-Thomas Edison

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

HIIT IT

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