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Most Improved Weather and an Arm Burner

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The humidity in the air has finally broke, thanks to that crazy storm we had yesterday.

I mean, I love a good thunderstorm, but I could do without golf ball sized hail and 300-500 bolts of lightning per minute, which is what we experienced North of Boston.

It was intense, and left my street flooded all afternoon.

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Luckily today was a huge improvement,winning the award for;

“Most Improved Weather”. 

I started my morning off with a cup of hot water with lemon before drinking my usual coffee.

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We wake in a state of dehydration, so drinking water first thing is very important. It jump starts your metabolism, and helps your body prepare for the day ahead.

And this particular combination is very cleansing as well.

Breakfast was a Blueberry Muffin Cake, eaten cool from the fridge.

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  • 2 Tbsp Organic Coconut Flour
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 drop liquid Stevia
  • 3/4 cup Liquid All Whites
  • 1/2 thinly sliced banana
  • 1/3 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup water

I had planned on an arm workout yesterday, but due to flooding and traffic jams, I switched it to today.

Slow and controlled, focus on your breathing and correct form

  • Assisted Dips: 4×10
  • Assisted Pull ups: 4×10
  • Tricep Cable Pushdown with rope: 3×12
  • Bicep Cable Curl with rope : 3×12

-Ending with a 15 minute jog on the treadmill and some stretching.

Post Workout Sweet Potato Protein Boat

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Sweet potato topped with Sunwarrior Protein Spread : (1 scoop Vanilla Sunwarrior Protein Powder ,cinnamon, & water added slowly)

Along with some Michael Buble on Pandora Radio

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Always a thumbs up in my book.

Also, I received my scheduled date for Stonyfield Organic’s Frozen Decathlon, which will take place on 8/19-8/21.

On those days, I will remind you to vote for team PEACH MANGO, by heading over to the Frozen Decathlon Facebook Page. Once you vote, you will receive a $1.00 off coupon towards a pint of Frozen Oikos, as well as be entered to win the awesome grand prize!

Stay tuned for further instructions, and thank you supporting my team! xoxo

Every New Beginning, Comes From Some Other Beginning’s End.

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I’m a frequent runner of Lake Quannapowit, and today was the first time that I saw swans on the property.

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I’ve seen plenty of geese, dogs, bugs, and elderly men sun bathing shirtless, but I’ve never seen swans.

say that 10x fast.

I guess they’ve been grazing the area for a long time. I would love to know how I’ve missed them…Runner’s peripheral vision I guess.

Glad I parked my car in this lot today Smile.

Pre-Run Snack

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Rice cake topped with 1Tbsp of roasted red pepper hummus, and 1/2 cup AllWhites.

Following my run, I completed a lower body circuit on the grass, checking for poop before getting started Smile

3x through for 1 minute each. 

  • Right Lunge
  • Left Lunge
  • Squat
  • Right Reverse Lunge
  • Left Reverse Lunge
  • Squat.

Hello burning quads! I love it!

After stretching for a while in the sun, I heading home for a snack.

I steamed a chunk of my one pound sweet potato in the microwave, and paired it with plain Greek yogurt, raw almond butter and cinnamon.

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Best combo ever

As you know, tomorrow marks the end of a work week and the beginning of a new month; A month that I want you to make all about you.

It’s a fresh start. Do with it what you will, and do it well.

Begin a 31 day fitness challenge, tackle an obstacle that’s been holding you back, aim to finally start and finish that book, drink more water, neglect junk and processed foods, or finally visit that place you’ve been dying to see.

Let’s start June off on the right foot; reenergized, motivated, and grabbing life by the horns.

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V-Day Giveaway

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I am not a fan of all the Valentine’s Day pressure that restaurants, card stores and flower shops throw in our face every year, making us feel bad for not having an          “I’ll LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER X2 INFINITY” party, in honor of our significant other, cat, dog, family member and Iphone.

(you know you love your Iphone more than some people in your life)

However, anything that involves receiving sweets is ok in my book, so in that case, Valentine’s day...I surrender.

If your would like to receive a FREE PACKAGE of sweet potato popchips for you and your sweetheart, make sure to enter my popchips giveaway by 6pm tonight!

To enter the giveaway:

Send a tweet to @fitgirlsmartini and @popchipsBoston using hashtag #eatsweet, telling us your favorite part about Valentines Day! 

You must live in the Boston area to enter.

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GIVEAWAY UPDATE!!!!

Our lucky winner of the sweet potato popchips Valentine’s Day package is…

Noel @msnoelmoran!!!

She writes..@FitGirlsMartini @popchipsBoston My favorite part of Valentines Day is the extra sweetness everyone carries with them today! #eatsweet

That is one of our favorite parts also!

Congratulations Noel, and enjoy your deliciously sweet prize!!

A Sweet POPCHIP Giveaway

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As an employee in the health and fitness field, I am always on the lookout for a tasty snack that will help satisfy my cravings without feeling deprived.

This is where popchips come in handy.

popchips are a type of chip made from real potatoes that have been transformed into a kernel-like substance and then “popped” using basic heat and pressure.

Following the “popping” process, the chips are then seasoned with all natural ingredients, as well as a touch of “non-hydrogenated, non-gmo sunflower, safflower and/or canola oil”. 

They also contain NO;

  • fake colors
  • flavors
  • gmo’s
  • preservatives
  • cholesterol
  • saturated fat
  • trans fat
  • hydrogenated oils.
The end result is a light, crunchy, and satisfying snack that will keep your munchies calm, and your fingers out of that greasy potato chip bag.

Flavors include

  • Original
  • Sour cream and Onion
  • Barbeque
  • Sea Salt & Vinegar
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Jalapeno
  • Cheddar
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Chili Lime
  • Sweet Potato

popchips are kosher, gluten free, vegetarian, and offer some vegan options as well, making them a great snack for any lifestyle. 

Visit the popchips website for more information

Last week, popchips was very generous and sent me a few samples of their newest flavor, sweet potato.

Since I am a full blown sweet potato addict, I was super excited to try them out.

Verdict: Delicious!

They did not taste like a healthy product trying to taste like a fattening potato chip. These chips were crispy,subtly sweet,not overly salty, and tasted extremely fresh.

My niece also enjoyed the airy chip, and my brother and sister-n- law felt good about offering them to her as a snack.

Even my brother liked them, and he is hard to please when it comes to healthy snack alternatives.

My family is now “Pro popchip”, and here is a chance for you to get your hands on some as well!

Since tomorrow is Valentines Day and love is in the air, popchips has offered to send you and your “sweetheart”  a prize pack of popchips, which includes their new sweet potato flavor!

Here’s How to Enter:

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  • You must live in the BOSTON area.
  • Use the hashtag #eatsweet, and send a tweet to me @FitGirlsMartini and to @popchipsBoston, telling us Your favorite part about Valentine’s day

The winner will be chosen tomorrow evening, and sent their own package of “sweets” to enjoy!

Good Luck!

Thirsty Thursday {Classics}

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Combining sour mixes, syrups, liqueurs and juices can become very overwhelming to our sensitive stomach’s. Sometimes less is more, and drinks that have the least amount of ingredients in the mix are often the best tasting and take longer to drink.

Here are some examples that will be sure to have you sipping slowly, and looking classy.

Thirsty Thursday Classics

Dry Martini

  • 2.5 oz Gin or Vodka
  • 1/4 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 2 Green Olives or a twisted lemon peel

Mix Liquor and Dry Vermouth in shaker with ice, and strain into chilled glass. Add olives or lemon peel

Tom Collins

  •  2oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz Club Soda
  • 1 Packet of Truvia

Mix ingredients in shaker with ice. Strain into chilled glass. Garnish with lemon slice.

 SoCo and Lime

  • 3 oz Southern Comfort
  • 2 Lime Wedges, squeezed

Served on the rocks

 Mimosa

        

  • 3.5 oz Champagne, Chilled
  • 1.5 oz Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec

Serve in champagne flute with orange slice for garnish.

Bellini

  • 1.5 oz Pureed Peaches
  • 4 oz Sparkling Wine
  • Fresh Lemon Juice

Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Serve in cooled champagne glass

Margarita

  • 2.5 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • Lime wedge for Garnish

Combine liquid in shaker with ice. Pour into chilled glass rimmed with salt.

And every Sex and The City fan’s favorite…

Cosmopolitan

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice

Mix ingredients in shaker with ice. Strain into chilled glass and garnish with lime slice.

Cheers to keepin’ it simple and classy!