Interval Yoga 30 Day Challenge ~ Day 3

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Yesterday was a pure leg day all day for me.  I took the kid's to the California State Fair and we walked here , there, and everywhere looking at all the exhibits, shows, and standing in ride lines. When I find the time I will post our fair fun. Time to stretch and balance with today's flow, and yay we get to sit.

Now treat yourself with a post workout smoothie. I also love smoothies and juice as breakfast, especially when it's already warm weather in the morning. How's the weather in your neck of the woods? Thanks to my neighbor for sharing his crop of nectarines with us.

Banana Nectarine Dream

Recipe:

1 frozen banana, 1  1/2 cups almond milk , 2 nectarines

Throw it all in the blender & enjoy!

Summer Body Transformer 30 Day Challenge Intro

Summer has been in full swing with all it's blazing glory, and you know what that means right? Welcome to the season of less clothes and more exposed skin. I like to stay fit and healthy in general but it's been awhile since I've really worked out hard. In May I strained some muscles in my left shoulder and back that left me un-able to use weights for almost two months. I'm ready to get back in action and build some sexy muscles that I can flaunt at the beach and water park, seriously I have muscle tone envy of some body's I've seen.

A new 30 day challenge started yesterday called Summer Body Transformer 30 Day Challenge. The workout videos are available each day on YouTube. I've have day  2 under my belt already . I hope that by blogging my progress and some of my meal recipes I will stick with this.  Accountability is key for me to stay strong and motivated. So who is down to get fit with me? 30 days will come and go pretty fast but believe me you will definitely have something to show for it!

So here it is that "here in the now" before pic, complete with mommy stretchmarks and tubal ligation scar that looks like a second belly button. If your doing the challenge I suggest you take a before pic so you can see all your hard work and progress. Here's to gaining muscle tone and getting in healthy sexy shape.

Here's what I ate yesterday. I'm an Octo-Lavo Pescatarian Vegetarian, if that makes any sense.

. Morning coffee - 8 oz

. Water - 16 oz

. Breakfast        

                

STRAWBERRY BANANA KALE SMOOTHIE

Recipe : blend together 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup strawberries, 1 leaf kale, and 1 frozen banana

CALORIES= 259  CARBS= 58  FAT= 4  PROTEIN=4

. Slimming Ginger mango Water - 16 oz
. Snack - 1 tbsp MaraNatha Almond Butter

. Lunch - Pasta Salad 1 1/2 cups
. Water - 16 oz

. Snack - Lemonade Monster Rehab

. Dinner - Green salad with veggies , chopped "Gadein" beefless tips, and Honey Mustard dressing
. Water- 16 oz

 Some days I eat more than others . It has been 100 degree days lately so I eat light.

 If your looking for a new workout challenge are wanting to get fit I hope you give it a try. Let me know so we can do this together! Have a happy healthy rest of the week.

Back to business as usual come Monday

Finally the time has come that the older 3 children are back in school, so long spring break ( in my head singing hallelujah!). Time to get back into a more scheduled routine starting with outdoor chores early in the morning. For breakfast I had a Banana Berry Blast,and also learned that black skinned frozen banana's can give your system a cleaning. Not the greatest thing to say while sharing a yummy recipe but I'm sharing useful info as well.

Recipe:

1 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup frozen mixed berries, throw in the blender and blend away. I call it a blast because it is so thick and chilled and I got a brain freeze.

Early morning chores this morning include cleaning and filling the pool. Mid 80 degrees weather at the beginning of the week followed by mid 90's in the middle , sounds good to me. Oh how I love being a California girl.

And here is my lovely garden or shall I say my garden plot. Yes I know it is almost May and this should be dug and sprouting by now, better late than never! We had 2 days with spouts of rain so hopefully it was enough to soften the soil. And so this garden story begins.

I'm off to put on my crocs and sunglasses and get down to some much needed yard work.

Sharing Smoothie Luv

Smoothies and juice have become routine in the morning for me after I workout . This morning I decided to share the love and make one for my hubby also, and yes he loved it.  Think of this as dessert first thing in the morning, it's that delicious!

Simply add 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup strawberries, and 1 banana to the blender and blend.  This makes 1 serving so if you wish to share double the recipe.

~ Have a sweet day ~