Beachbody Fit Club

Wow ! We had one of the biggest crowds in quite some time for our weekly "Fit Club" workout at The 352 Fit Club. I started this club 2 years ago with the hope of offering free workouts to the public and have watched it grow steadily. Now it may not have grown as fast as I wanted but I have found that I can inspire others to get out and get fit and help end the trend of obesity. Our classes are always free and we feature a different Beachbody program every week to keep it fresh. We even have occasional Shakeology sampling for those that choose to try it. If your ever in the Citrus County area look us up at www.meetup.com/352-fit-club or www.352fitclub.com. We meet Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the Dance Dynasty Building on Homosassa Trail.

We also offer some other outdoor activities like Live Insanity classes, or occasional obstacle course training at one of the local gym's here in our area. Feel free to message me if you'd like to join us were happy to have more people in our Fit Fam!

Clean Eating Basics

Clean Eating Basics

November 7,2014

I know many people struggle with the nutrition aspect of weight loss and health. Here are some basic tips to get yourself on the right track to eating for your best self! Anyone, feel free to add your own tips, as well :)

√ Eating 4-6 small meals a day is usually better than 3 large meals.

√ The less ingredients something has, the better - and if there are ingredients you can't pronounce or don't know of, it's best to steer clear.

√ Keeping yourself hydrated is so important! Drink at least 64 ounces per day!

√ Eat breakfast within an hour of waking up each day.

√ Avoid WHITE! This includes white sugar, white flour, and white bread.

√ Get enough fruits and veggies per day!

√ It's best to cut out most (if not all) soda, high-calorie juices, and limit alcohol consumption (for optimal results).

√ Keep in mind proper portion sizes. You may think you're eating the right foods, but if your portions are out of whack, it's counterproductive.

√ Get in 2 servings of healthy fats per day - canola oil, flaxseeds, salmon, hazelnuts, olive oil, etc.

√ When dining out, look for items that are "baked", "grilled", "dry-sauteed", "broiled", "roasted", "poached", or "steamed".

√ Avoid: "breaded", "au gratin (with cheese)", "casserole", "carbonara", "creamy", "sauteed", "tempura", "gravy", "fried", or "bisque".

Drinking Shakeology will supply you more than the minimum daily requirement of fruits and vegetables in just one shake!

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Organic Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes!

Organic Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes Recipe

For those of you who are constantly craving something sweet and “pancaky” in the morning, here’s a super delicious pancake recipe. Not only it tastes wonderful but it’s full of protein, is gluten-free and grain-free. An awesome recipe that your kids will love.

Photo from Whole Lifestyle Nutrition

You’ll need:

• 1 Cup of Organic Almond, Peanut or any other Nut Butter
• 4 Organic Eggs
• 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup of Organic Greek Yogurt
• 2-3 Tablespoons of Organic Strawberry Jam
• Organic Agave Syrup
• Organic Coconut Oil

Directions:

1. Mix the eggs, almond/peanut butter, greek yogurt, vanilla extract and the strawberry jam in a small bowl.
2. Blend everything together using a whisk.
3. Preheat a skillet to 350º F.
4. When the skillet is hot, add some coconut oil to lightly cover the bottom of skillet.
5. Pour batter into skillet and cook on both sides until lightly golden brown.
6. If needed, add agave syrup or more strawberry jam on top

 This along with my Shakeology is the perfect way to start off your day especially if you have a long run planned. I have found that it really keeps me fueled during my run which is important. For a free team beach body account fill out my free fitness assessment form and I will get you started right away!

Don’t Run on Empty

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Time and time again our customers have told us just how much Shakeology has helped them with their athletic performance like our most recent customer and avid marathon runner, Troy X. – our inspiration behind this post!
Troy told us: “After 30 marathons I found my secret weapon! I’ve used energy gels and other things to avoid the effects of the ‘wall’ but I’ve never had success with them. Then I tried Shakeology. I ran the second half of the race faster than the first half- something I had never done in my previous 30 marathons! My sustained energy levels were amazing. The whole time I never hit the ‘wall’. Now, Shakeology is part of my daily training routine and I can’t wait to tell fellow runners about it.”
Here’s the science behind Troy’s ‘sustained energy’:
Shakeology packs up to 18 grams of protein and vital complex carbs in every serving. Plus it delivers whole-food nutrition from some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet that are stocked with essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and more than 20 different antioxidants, enzymes and phytonutrients.
A few ingredients in Shakeology that can help boost energy include:
Chia meal (seed): Supports energy endurance with omega-3 and -6 fats, protein, fiber, and essential trace minerals. It helps support high-energy endurance.
Maca Powder (root): Known for its ability to help increase stamina and energy levels.
Holy Basil Powder (leaf): May act as a powerful promoter of energy and athletic performance.

So make sure to include Shakeology in your next round of Insanity or that marathon you’re training for. You’ll be setting and conquering new records for yourself before you know it!

My Trifecta Journey

Hey all! I have  returned from my 10 days in beautiful South Carolina where I participated in the Spartan Beast obstacle course race. I had a great time with my partner who just happens to be my better half as we were able to find some beautiful trails to train on before the race. This will be our 4th race of the year but our first beast and we both will be earning our first Trifecta! This consists of completing a Sprint 3+ miles and a Super 8+ miles and a Beast 13+ miles all in the same calender year. The race started off a chilly 41 degrees and didn't disappoint! We immediately encountered up hill terrain and obstacles. This was followed by a stretch of running and we hit the muckiest barbed wire crawl I have ever done.We continued on at a great pace under 10 minute miles and then BAM! I did the tire pull and on the last yank pulled really hard to get done fast and stood up started running and I got the worst abdominal cramp EVER! I fought this thing 10 minutes screaming rubbing yelling trying to get it to go away. Here's the funny part it brought me down to one knee and as my spouse was standing in front of me people were stopping and yelling at me DID SHE SAY YES!! They thought i was proposing to her!! I yelled back she said yes 30 years ago!! We both got a kick out of it and finally were able to continue. I hit the atlas carry and all was well till the second step. If you have been following me you know i have been fighting severe sciatica on my left side and after the second step I wasn't the same. I struggled terribly to run especially up hills. I pushed really hard to get through and then my spouse suffered an injury to her I T band. We both carried each other through the pain and kept going telling stories and trying to stay positive. We hit some pretty nasty mud that you could barely move through and then took a quick break. The spear throw was different than other Spartan races as they decided to put a tether on the spear. I didn't like it and it cost both of us 30 burpees due to catching our hydration packs. Well moving on we hit the rope climb and by far this was the worst we had ever encountered. These ropes were covered in mud and grip was all but non existant. We finished with a time of 4 hours 20 minutes but the key here was we finished. So proud of what both of us had accomplished and I believe that our training with Beachbody programs and supplements was definitely key to our success. I plan on starting a Hybrid workout with P90X3 and Insanity Asylum for next years races and my goals are to be top 3 in my age group all 3 races. Here are some pictures from training and from the event. Please feel free to message me for more information on our programs and supplements or you can even get a free fitness assessment just click on the above tab!

Quinoa Stuffing

This simple stuffing is loaded with delicious vegetables and herbs and takes just 10 minutes to prep.
Total Time: 42 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 27 min.
Yield: 16 servings, ⅔ cup each
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 medium celery stalks, chopped (about 4 cups)
2 medium green apples, with peel (about 2 cups)
4 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground black pepper
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup pine nuts
Preparation:
1.Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
3. Add celery and apple; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
4. Add broth, quinoa, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 15 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
5. Add cranberries. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
6. Add cilantro and pine nuts; fluff with fork and serve.

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Spartan Training

Well I am spending a week in South Carolina so I can have a little time to train for the terrain that I will encounter during the 13 mile Spartan Beast! The weather here is beautiful although a little brisk in the mornings when I run. I did this race last year and the temperature at race time was 34 degrees!! What a difference a year makes. I have been focusing on the hills in this area since I didn’t have anywhere to train in Florida ( minor elevation ) and it feels pretty good on my legs. It’s been a struggle as I am dealing with sciatic nerve pain on my left side but I am able to push through most of the drills I’m doing. Don’t know if I will hold out the 13 miles but I will walk it if that’s what it takes to finish! I have been supplementing workouts with my beachbody Insanity Asylum and live Insanity workouts and it’s definitely helped my cardio! These workouts are designed for the sports minded person to help excel as they include plyometrics and agility routines. If you’re an avid runner or into obstacle races like me then these programs are a great asset. I even have people ask me how I am able to accomplish running in these extreme events at my age and I tell them first age is just a number, then advise them of nutrition and exercise  of course bragging about my beachbody programs! Hey results speak for themselves and if something works why not share it with others. I am proud to represent my team Team Dynasty OCR and all 56 year old men and hope that you will be rooting me on Saturday! I will have live updates on my facebook page so feel free to comment!   https://www.facebook.com/stevemiller8632

                                                                                          

                                    

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