ABS!

One of my favorite muscle groups to train are my abs. I was very fortunate to have had four children, not need a c-section and not get a single stretch mark on my tummy!! Genetics and cocoa butter are my secret. Like I said before, I didn't start working out til 2010 when my youngest was 2.
Ok back to abs,  I try to train my abs at least 2-3 times a week. Every other day is best (give at least 48 hours in between).

Here are a few of my favorite ab exercises that I do (I switch it up a lot, but I usually do at least 3-4 per session, the eagle crunches are just an addition that I do in the am and pm):

One of the most effective Crunches you can do....

SO I have hardly anytime to post this right now...(I'm supposed to be studying for my Biology of cancer midterm!) I just want to share one of the most EFFECTIVE ab exercises that I have found... it is AWESOME! One of my favorite yoga instructors taught me this! Literally if I am running out the door and need a quick ab boost, so to speak, I do at least 20 of these per side....

THE EAGLE CRUNCH!

If you wanna get lean, you need Protein!

PROTEIN!!! I wanted to share a simple smoothie that I made after my workout yesterday. For my smoothie, I used a vegan protein powder packet (pre measured) from Amazing Grass (I love their superfood energy bars too), a handful of strawberries, blueberries and some unsweetened flax milk. It was my first time having flax milk and I was pleased. I usually drink almond milk. I mixed all of the ingredients in a blender with ice. ( I eyeball everything, rarely do I measure.) But I would say I used at least 8-12 oz of the flax milk.

I finally joined Pinterest! Click below.. any tips are welcomed!

Autism

As many of you may know my son was diagnosed with autism just before he turned 3. He is now 11. He inspires me to learn about exercise and nutrition and its benefits for the autistic mind. I have become an expert on autism! It affects 1 in 88 kids now. I'm so proud of how far he has come. He has become quite the artist these days...

A simple healthy recipe with shrimp...

Eating clean isn't hard... This recipe is so easy and tastes delicious! I made this for lunch today for me... I ate most of it in one sitting. :-)

"Shrimp stir fry with brown rice"

Ingredients:
√ 1-1.5 lbs shrimp peeled
√ Extra virgin olive oil
(Or organic spray canola or olive oil)
√ Fresh Snow peas (a handful or two)
√ 1 lb. Asparagus
√ 6-8 oz. fresh Mushrooms of your choice
√ 1-2 stalks of Kale
√ A dash of Garlic powder
√ A dash of fresh cracked pepper

√ 1 cup of brown rice

You will also need a small pot for the rice, a lid, a pan for the stir fry, a knife and maybe a cutting board. Oh and a brain and fingers to utilize the knife and peel the shrimp. (jk smile) (I use as minimal of equipment as possible.)

First of all, I started my brown rice because unless you get instant,

A work in progress...

Bear with me as I continue to improve the look and user friendliness of my blog... In the meantime, ROLL TIDE and GO NINERS!