Banana Ice Cream

Wouldn't you love to be able to say, 'yes' when you wanted or your kiddos asked for ice cream? Well now you can :) As an HUGE ice cream lover, I admit I was skeptical - very skeptical actually! But I have to say, it doesn't get much better than this!!! Oh and for my dog momma's, this is  dog friendly as well! Aubrey crushed some dog treats and used them as her sprinkles!

 

We are experimenting with different recipes, so stay tuned!

What you need: 

• 2 Frozen Bananas (when my bananas start to ripen- I cut in half, peel, freeze on a plate and then toss in a freezer bag)
• 2 tsp. natural peanut butter

What you need to do:

1. Toss the bananas and peanut butter in a blender.
2. Blend until soft serve consistency.
3. Enjoy!

Walking after Dinner - metabolism booster?

If you live in my neighborhood, you would know I am an avid walker! Once after breakfast and once after dinner - the one after breakfast, I let Kate walk so it is the "longest, shortest walk" you will ever take! My morning walk is designed to burn off some energy of the pup - a tired puppy is a good puppy theory (and so far it is working, she is a great pup!)

And my evening walk is designed to help increase my metabolism going into the night time hours.... But is it just a myth?

Nope :)

Ovet the years, researchers have found that a post-meal walk (as short as 15 minutes) cain in fact help aid with digestions and improve blood sugar levels. There are many studies to support this finding, but I will spare you all the details and just give you the facts!

• Researchers have found that walking has a significant effect on blood sugar levels after meals. Blood sugar typically rises and then falls after eating, but large spikes and variations can raise cardiovascular risk and potentially signal diabetes.
• In 2009, it was discovered that a 20 minute walk about 15 minutes after dinner led to lower post-meal blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes than either a walk before dinner or no walk at all.
• A German study,  looked at what happened when people ate a large meal and then consumed either an espresso or an alcoholic digestif — like brandy or flavored liqueur — or walked at a slow pace on a treadmill. Walking, they found, sped the rate at which food moved through the stomach. The beverages had no effect.
• Another study found that walking for 15 minutes shortly after each meal improved blood sugar levels to a greater extent than a single 45 minute walk in the morning.

Sooooo - to sum it up a post meal stroll will help clear glucose from the bloodstream in part because more of it is taken up by the muscles! I challenge YOU to head out for a brief walk, instead of the couch to improve digestion and help with blood sugar stability!


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Cize - The End of Exercise

Calling all cheerleaders, zumba lovers, dancers or wanna-be dancers like myself!

Welcome to CIZE - being called, 'The End of Exercise" because it offers an alternative to traditional exercise. And while you are having fun mastering the moves, you are burning tons of calories and will find yourself drenched in sweat - I was so surprised! I'm not much of a dancer, but lets face it - who doesn't want a body of a dancer!

What exactly is CIZE?

• CIZE brings the dance studio home with dance courses that help you master professionally choreographed routines, step-by-step
• An alternative to getting fit for those who dislike the monotony of traditional forms of exercize such as weight work and cardio drills
• A totally exhilarating way to scorch calories and burn fat

Now hold up, I can't dance - is CIZE for me?

• Those who want to get in shape, but have fun doing it
• Those who want a simple, no-pressure way to learn how to dance
• People who have dance experience and want a fun, new way to challenge themselves and learn new moves
• People who want to dance like their favorite pop culture icons and listen to today's hottest music
• Families who want to get fit and have fun together learning dance moves!

What are the unique benefits?

• CIZE helps you get fit in 4 weeks as you master professionally choreographed dance routines.
• Forget squats, lunges, push-ups, and boring cardio. CIZE is a thrilling and fun alternative to  traditional exercise!
• Shaun T breaks down the freshest choreography step-by-step, move-by-move so that by the end ANYONE can bust out an impressive dance routine.
• You'll CIZE IT UP to the hottest music originally recorded by artists like Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars,  Timbaland, Destiny's Child, and more!
• You'll be so focused on mastering the moves and having fun that you'll forget you're getting a cardio, core, and strengthening workout the whole time!

How does CIZE work?

•  CIZE breaks down the moves step-by-step as you go, so you can learn them, repeat them, create a sequence, and bust out a full routine to songs from the CIZE playlist. You won't stop moving to the beat and will get a killer cardio, core and strength workout—all at once!

What’s included?

• 6 dance courses on 3 DVDs to help you learn to dance while you get in incredible shape!
• Get Started Guide that tells you everything you need to know to get started right, how to accurately track your body transformation, earn FREE CIZE socks, and what to do to get your best results.
• EAT UP! Guide with a simple-to-follow meal plan that lets you eat the foods you like in the proper portions to help you achieve maximum health, energy, and weight loss.
• Weekend Survival Guide that gives you the tools to stay on track, even when you're eating out! Learn the DO's and DON'Ts of a night out on the town, so you can go out and have fun without sabotaging your results!
• Beginner Calendar where you can rate your dance skills and track your progress!
• Advanced Calendar shows you which dance workout to do each day to lose weight and get your sexy  dancer's body faster!
• Plus 2 FREE bonus workout:
• 8 Count Abs: Strong abs and core are at the heart of every great dancer—and sexy body! You'll find this ab-targeting sequence at the end of each disc. Work your abs on the floor, then end the 8 minutes Cizing It Up with an ab sequence choreographed to the song HEADSPRUNG, originally recorded by LL Cool J.
• BONUS DVD - Hold Your Own! Want to impress your friends at a wedding, party, or just your next night out? With Hold Your Own, we teach you a few go-to moves that'll make their jaws drop!

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Clean Yogurt Popsicles - 21 Day Fix Approved

My girls are always bugging me for popsicles - literally all summer long! I was looking for a way to add nutritional value to this sweet, cooling treat - and Aubrey and I came up with these! Best part, besides them being healthy, is that we get to make them together!

What you need:

• 1.5 c of vanilla greek yogurt
• 1 c fresh or frozen strawberries
• Handful of blueberries or other fruit if desired!

What you need to do:

1. Take the above and blend into a smoothie consistency
2. Poor into popsicle mold
3. Freeze for 4 hours

Enjoy!

Depending on size - each popsicle is about 70 calories, 1/2 purple, 1 red for my fixers!