Shake It Up Baby!!!

Motivation of the Day: Nothing Tastes Better Than Healthy Feels

Nothing Feels Better than Staying Healthy!

I have just finished my morning workout, jumped into the kitchen and made a post workout shake and video. I absolutely love my post workout shake…WHY…because it is my heavier shake full of fabulous nutrients like whey protein, fiber, yogurt, nuts, and fruit…OH SO SHAKE GOOD. My body is definitely ready for this powerhouse after my workouts & it is a fast way to supply my muscles with the much needed fuel that my workout depletes. I get an instant satisfaction drinking my post shake and it keeps me going for the next 2 ½ hours when I WILL be eating another healthy meal. Did I tell you I LOVE to EAT….YES YES YES….but I am stressing this over and over because it truly is a HUGE part of what keeps me looking the way I do. The shake may start my day, but believe me, I will be eating another 5 meals before this day is done;) In my refrigerator is already prepared chicken breast, spiced brown rice, steel cut oatmeal, and I always have veggies, fruits and raw nuts on hand. It is important to know that by eating, your metabolism is in the “ON” mode and burning calories efficiently. I ensure that my body is always fed and my metabolism is always turned on….I feel great throughout the day, never hungry, always satisfied, and full of energy. I never want to allow my engine to be turned off…YUCK…no calorie burn, let’s keep the fat in storage, low sugar levels which means cranky & no energy, sluggish, headache, and just an overall “POOH” feeling when healthy foods are not eaten throughout the day. This girl will enjoy my shakes, my foods, and be able to conquer my workouts and everyday tasks….and I am not kidding when I say…that it makes me FEEL GOOD to EAT STAY HEALTHY FOOD. So….is it difficult to live like this…NO…it feels too good not to. Have a fabulous Stay Healthy Tuesday!


My Workout of the Day:


ARC interval for 20 minutes


Bodywork…I repeated this one cycle 6 times


One Leg Squats with a Kick Up (3 count with 1 kick up at the end) 7-10 reps per side
Plyometric Split Lunge Jumps 20 reps
Biceps Curls 12lbs @ 15-20 reps

My Nutrition of the Day:


Coffee, one cup please


1-Post Workout Shake

POST WORKOUT SHAKE. ENJOY THE VIDEO!

2-Powered Up Oats (Whey/raisins/walnuts/cinnamon)
3-Albacore tuna with mustard on Sprouted Organic Toast
4-Sweet Potato & protein ball
5-B/S chicken breast topped with salsa & avocado
6-Protein pudding






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For The Love of Peanut Butter…YUM!!!!

Motivation of the Day: Change Does Not Happen in One Day…But What a Beautiful Day to Start!

I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER

I absolutely love organic peanut butter and it is a regular nutritional intake for me every day. I take it straight from the tablespoon or mix it with my whey protein to make my protein ball snacks. I am very creative with my fabulous fats…..YES….I have many. I also maintain this body with other good fats like almond butter, walnuts, flax meal, extra-virgin olive oil, and avocados. Tonight I will be having grilled salmon for dinner which is full of Omega 3 fatty acids. Did you know that the good fats help to burn the bad fats….imagine…..fats have received lots of bad press, but what is important to understand is that there is a difference between the fats that are great for your body and fats that contribute to the ruin of your body. Getting back to my love for peanut butter and what I want you to understand. I LOVE peanut butter…did I say that….BUT I eat it in proper proportion. The issue is the importance of eating good fat, which I do, but not to extremes of sitting with a spoon and eating the whole jar…YIKES. Now that would not allow me to maintain the ME I am today, and in fact, I would not like to see any kind of ME that would sit and eat a whole jar in one go on a regular basis. Good fats have so many health benefits to include reducing heart disease, stroke, hypertension symptoms, depression, joint pain, skin ailments, and an immunity boost giving protection from so many illnesses to include Alzheimer’s disease. I believe and call my fabulous fats the MIRACLE nutrients ….I mean just take another glance at the previous sentence. I realize that my love for peanut butter is not included in the Omega fats but just check this out….research has discovered that the monounsaturated fats in peanut butter are extremely good for the heart and health in general. In fact, five major studies confirm that eating peanuts or peanut butter can lower the risk for coronary heart disease by lowering the total cholesterol, specifically the bad “LDL” cholesterol and triglycerides. This is a BIG YAHOO in my peanut butter agenda. If you have not noticed…I love to research on every topic health related so today you not only get to enjoy my personal share about my love affair with peanut butter, but also learn about the benefits. Mom was not far off making my PB & Js on whole wheat growing up and to this day, I enjoy the taste, the texture, and the satisfied feeling that peanut butter gives me. Another personal share about my peanut butter….I mix it in my protein pudding every night and have it before bed….fabulous treat for muscle recovery and I never wake up due to being hungry. For the Love of Peanut Butter…SPOON UP;)

My Workout of the Day:


30 Minutes of Cardio on My Stair Stepper


Bodywork: repeated each set 3x (my intervals are included in the video)


Set 1



Lows Rows Help Keep my Back Strong & Protect My Neck

 Cable Low rows 30lbs @ 20reps                                 
Low jacks 3 jump 1 (15 reps) - Interval


Set 2
Tube Triceps Kick Backs 20 reps @ medium resistance
Modified Burpees 20 reps - Interval


Set 3
Lunge knee tucks @ 20 per side - Interval
1 leg squat thrust ups @ 10 reps per side




My Nutrition of the Day:


Coffee please – one cup




My Healthy Fats

 1-Post Workout shake (fruit/yogurt/nuts/fiber/whey)
2-Powered Up Steel Oats (1/2 scoop of vanilla whey mixed in)
3-Sweet Potato (got to have it) and 1 protein ball
4-Small tuna wrap with avocado/mustard
5-Grilled salmon & fresh green beans
6-Protein pudding




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HI READERS!!!


Enjoy the February issue of Natural Muscle Magazine and my monthly feature on page 48!!!!



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Stay Healthy!!!!



Darla:)