Just a thought...

Motivation Monday!

Today I'm bringing back the feisty 50!
I don't have much time to work out because I've got a game today. I love this workout because I can do it quickly in my own living room, and it still packs a punch!

50 Squats
50 Lunges
50 Sit Ups
50 Side Ups R
50 Supermans
50 Push Ups
50 Side Ups L

Follow your workout with a protein packed smoothie! My choice of the day: Tropical Green Smoothie!

1/2 cup Spinach
1/2 cup frozen fruit (peach, strawberry, pineapple, mango)
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
1 tsp. Stevia or other natural sweetener
1 cup Light Cranberry juice or Water

Have an awesome day!!!
I know I will, this Monday feels like a Friday! Jazz game tonight, Disney World tomorrow!! Wahoo!!

Love you!!
xoxo
Chenelle

Snowy Saturday!

Haha saw this e card and couldn't help but share...


As my belly grows I might be using this excuse too!!! ;)

Happy Valentines Day!

Posted this on Valentines Day and then saw it in my drafts today... Dang!! Better late than never! ;)
xoxo

Recipe: Parmesan & Rosemary Pasta

Mmm if you love fresh rosemary as much as I do, you will LOVE this recipe!


Ingredients
12 ounces whole wheat or gluten free pasta (about 3 cups)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 cup grated Parmesan (3 ounces)
salt and black pepper
1/8 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 ¼ cups of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
Meanwhile, using a fork or your fingers, shred the chicken.
Toss the pasta with the chicken, rosemary, reserved pasta water, olive oil, ½ cup of the Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, until the sauce has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan.

This is a delicious and fresh meal that we will definitely be repeating at our house!! It was a nice change for us from the typical Spaghetti or Alfredo and packed with nutrition!

Love you!!
xoxo
Chenelle

Fab Friday!

This intense full body workout is sure to leave you sore for days!!!!!

25 Burpees
50 Box Jumps
75 V Ups
100 Push Ups
125 Sit Ups
150 Squats
175 Jumping Jacks
200 Walking Lunges

Have an awesome weekend guys!!

Love you!!
xoxo
Chenelle

Something to think about...

Recipe: Homemade Mac & Cheese

SOOO I was CRAVING Mac & Cheese today but I really try to avoid eating anything from a box or can when I'm able.

So I decided to make my own recipe for homemade Mac & Cheese.

Guys, it was a HUGE success!! You have to try it!!

1 Cup Uncooked Whole Wheat/Spinach Fortified Noodles
1 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 Heaping tsp Flour
1/2 Cup Milk

Boil noodles until tender. Drain, and prepare sauce in same pan before returning noodles to the pan. Melt butter on medium heat, slowly stir in milk and flower. Add 1/2 of the cheese and stir until melted. Return noodles to the pan. Stir and coat with cheese sauce, add remaining cheese and stir until well mixed! Add a little fresh ground black pepper and serve! (Serves 1-2/ This recipe is EASY to double or triple depending on your needs.)

*Let me just make one thing clear: I am ALL ABOUT eating healthy, cooking at home, and eating clean whenever possible. However; this does not mean I absolutely avoid butter and flour at all costs. When eaten in moderation you will not notice negative effects on your health. If you are more of a health nut than me, feel free to substitute with whole wheat flour/Greek Yogurt or anything else that works for you! (Yours just might not taste as good as mine did ;) lol.) I am still a real person, cooking for a real family and sometimes it's not worth the worry when I substitute a million other healthy choices throughout my day! I'm all about making healthy choices.. But not gonna lie and pretend I don't eat a little bit of the "bad stuff" sometimes too!

Anyways, hope you enjoy this recipe! I will never eat the boxed stuff again!!

Love you!
xoxo
Chenelle

Fab Friday!

Go for this intense hamstring, back, and arms workout!

20 Back Squats
20 Dead Lifts
20 Power Cleans
20 Clean and Press
20 Skull Crushers

Repeat 5X


Also I made the yummiest dinner the other night!!!

Lemon Chicken with Salad and Sweet Potatoes!

For the Lemon Chicken:

Preheat Oven to 400•
Squeeze Juice of Half a Lemon over 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Sprinkle with Lemon Pepper
Bake 22 minutes or until thoroughly cooked!

The lemon juice kept the chicken so moist!

This was a QUICK dinner that will definitely be in the rotation again at our house!

Love you guys!!
xoxo
Chenelle