BREAKING NEWS ALERT!!

Here is a little motivation for our last 3 weeks in the Biggest Loser competition!

Drum roll please . . . . . .

The total winning pot is currently at:

$810.00

Now, if that doesn't motivate you to step it it a notch, I don't think ANYTHING will! This is the time to step up your game! There's 3 weeks left! Let's see what you've got!

Week 5 Results Are In!

As a group we lost a total of 40.3 pounds this week!
That is an average of 1.75 pounds per person.
As a group, for the last 5 weeks we have lost a total of 206.3 pounds!
Keep up the great work!

Below I have also posted the OVERALL results (combining weeks 1,2,3,4 &5)
Happy Fitness!
-Jenn

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Today Leslie H. submitted a recipe from Jillian Michaels daily newsletter. Jillian Michaels got this recipe from www.eatingwell.com. I am going to be posting the original recipe along with my modified version of it.
Enjoy!

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon
From eatingwell.com

Serves: 4
Cooking/Prep time: 20 mins

Ingredients

2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic, powder

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1 pound tilapia, Pacific sole or other firm white fish fillets

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, place in the pan, cover and steam until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large plate, spreading out to cool. Combine chili powder, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a plate. Dredge fillets in the spice mixture to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until just opaque in the center, gently turning halfway, 5 to 7 minutes total. Divide among 4 plates. Immediately add lemon juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and asparagus to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the asparagus is coated and heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve the asparagus with the fish.

Nutrition

Per serving: 210 calories; 10 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 48 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 24 g protein; 4 g fiber; 418 mg sodium; 645 mg potassium.
WW points =4 per serving

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

My modified version

I decided to forgo the olive oil and use Pam olive oil cooking spray. Do so saves you a total 59.5 calories and 7 grams per serving.

The new nutrition info is as follows:
Per serving: 150.5 calories; 3 g fat; 48 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 24 g protein; 4 g fiber; 418 mg sodium; 645 mg potassium.

WW points =2.5 per serving

Hope you all enjoy this delicious looking recipe from Leslie H.! Remeber, you can always submit recipes to me and I will post them on the blog!

Happy Fitness!
-Jenn

What tha Kale?

The other day I cooked kale for the first time and both Bucky and I loved it!
Here is a tasty recipe that I think is a great way to introduce yourself to kale and all of its healthy benefits!

According to http://www.whfoods.com/ kale can benefit your health in these ways:

*Organosulfur Phytonutrients that Help Prevent Cancer
*Kale Protective against Ovarian Cancer
*Optimize Your Cells' Detoxification / Cleansing Ability
*Carotenoids that Lower Cataract Risk
*Kale Gets an A+ for its Pro-vitamin A
*Promotes Lung Health
*A Healthy Dose of Vitamin C for Antioxidant Protection and Immune Support
*Protection against Rheumatoid Arthritis
*A Very Good Source of Fiber
*Calcium-For A Lot Less Calories and Minus the Fat in Cow's Milk

Sautéed Kale
* 1 bundle of kale - washed and chopped coarsely
* 1 small onion chopped
* 1-2 cloves of garlic minced
* Pam olive oil spray
* Salt & pepper to taste
* Red pepper flakes (optional)

Spray a medium to large sauté pan (that has a lid) with Pam cooking spray and let it warm over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes & pepper and sauté until onions are translucent. Add as much kale that will fit into the pan (the kale will reduce quite a bit) and sprinkle salt to taste then cover. Sauté for 15-20 minutes until kale is soft. Then enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did. I would love to hear your feedback on whether you liked it or not.

Happy Fitness!
-Jenn

Week 4 Results Are In!

We are at the half-way point! Don't give up now!
As a group we lost a total of 27.1 pounds this week!
That is an average of 1.18 pounds per person.

As a group, for the last 4 weeks we have lost a total of 166 pounds!
That is really amazing. Just think of how healthy we are getting =)
Keep up the great work!

Below I have also posted the OVERALL results (combining weeks 1,2,3 &4)

Happy Fitness!

-Jenn

Holiday!

Whooo Hooooo!

Monday is a holiday for some of us =)
You have two options for weighing in:

1-email/text me your weight on Monday like usual
2-get all of the info to me Tuesday AM

I will make sure to post the results on Tuesday once I get everyones weights.
Hope you all have a FABULOUS weekend!

Happy Fitness!
-Jenn

Valentines Day 5K! Join us!

I just signed Bucky and I up for our FIRST EVER 5 k run! It is this Sunday - Valentines Day ♥
We decided that this would be our Valentines Day gift to each other!

There is still time to sign up for the run/walk!

Here is a link with all of the information about the 5K:

http://www.breakoutracing.com/folsompoint.htm

Race Distances
Short Course - 3 mi
Intermediate Course - 7 mi
Long Course - 12.5 mi

Race Start Time
9am - Long Course
9:15am - Intermediate Course
9:30am - Short Courses

Shirt info
Registered runners will receive one short-sleeved technical/moisture wicking shirt with the FLWTS logo design print during the Series.

* Race Fees
Short Course (runners and walkers welcome)
Adults - $15
Children (17 and under) - $10

Intermediate Course (runners and walkers welcome)
Adults - $20
Children (17 and under) - $10

Long Course
Adults - $25
Children (17 and under) - $15

* Register on-line by 11:59pm on Friday, February 12, 2010 (no online payment processing fee) Add $5 for race day registration
To keep the cost down, the $2.50 per runner online payment processing fee is paid by Breakout Racing.


Join us if you can!

Happy Fitness!
-Jenn