This is something my Dad said to us daily and often:

"Offer It Up"

God invites us to offer him everything—everything! There are many opportunities in our day for grace, but so often we miss them by whining and complaining.

What an awesome quote. I have been struggling myself with my mind big time lately. With so much going on these last several weeks, lack of sleep, stressed to the hilltops, emotionally exhausted, physically exhausted. My workouts, parenting, it has all been suffering. But I am finding that my mind is getting in the way of my abilities. I know I cannot do it alone. I know I need help. We all do. Who says its crazy to ask God to help us get through a good workout, to help us get that one final rep. This morning I let my mind take over and I was defeated.... no less than 30 times. I KID YOU NOT.

Whatever it is that is holding you back from establishing good habits like eating well, getting to boot camp or getting some form of exercise in, remember YOU CAN DO IT. You may have to ask for help but you can do it. I am always listening, always here for each everyone of you, all you have to do is ask. You are not alone. We are all in this fight to be healthy together! Let's be good role models and examples to our kids and others and show them how to get it done!

Next Week I am on a much needed Staycation with my amazing husband and incredible boys.

I will only be having the 6am class on Tuesday and Thursday.

Please sign up under comments if you are able to come.

Count on a Full HOUR Training with your Trainer. We will be conquering all things that mentally own us. Bring it all here and leave it here. Make your LIST NOW OF WEAKNESSES and get them to me via email by Friday.

Peace out and Godspeed!

BURGER TIME: Try some of these awesome recipes and let me know how they are!

http://www.recipe.com/recipes/burgers/turkey/popular/?sssdmh=dm17.605461&esrc=nwdr070712&email=2188321978

Well he is much higher in the sky now than that. I am so grateful we were able to go

to Florida with him in March. I can still hardly believe he is gone.

He is greatly missed already.

I thank you for your patience and understanding during these difficult times.

I love you Dad and I always will.

Watch over us everyday and watch over my girls,

keep them safe, healthy and guide them to what is most important in this life.

Help me to be an example to them in all that I say and do.

Amen!

Please sign up for next week.

T/Th 6am and 9am

Wed 7pm

For your sweet tooth............ for those shying away from the dates, you do not even taste them... it just adds a bit of chewiness, I am telling you these are so awesome!

Chocolate Chip Protein Balls

(Makes 22)

Ingredients:

2 Cups of Dry Roasted Peanuts or any kind of nut
1 Cup of  Pitted Dates
3 Scoops of Protein Powder (see notes below)

1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
¼ Cup Unsweetened Coconut (optional)
¼ Cup Ground Flax (optional)
¼ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips or Carob Chips
3 Tbsp Almond Butter
¼ Cup Water

Java Mocha Protein Balls
Ingredients:
1/3 Cup Ground Coffee
2 Tbsp Raw Natural Cocoa
2 Cups Cashews (you can use almonds or peanuts)
1/4 Cup Ground Flax
1/4 Cup Wheat Germ
3 Scoops Natural Protein Powder
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Dates
1/2 Cup Water

Directions:
Place all ingredients excluding the water into your food processor.
Blend until smooth.
Slowly add the water pulsing as the consistency thickens like dough.
Place ingredients into a bowl and refrigerate for a couple hours (this makes the mixture less sticky to handle).
Remove from fridge and roll into 1 inch balls.
Enjoy!

*Remember to keep in the fridge or freezer.

We are using natural whole ingredients that exclude preservatives.



Lets keep fighting through this Hell Week. Offer up all that pain for someone you love.

It will be well worth it. Push beyond your limits and see what you can do.

Thank you Ladies for all of your prayers, food, care of my boys and love.

I could not have made it through the week without you. I am so blessed to have you all in my life.

I cannot thank you all enough. Please keep those prayers coming as the hardest part is yet to come.

Please sign up for next week under comments.

Tues/Thursday 6 and 9am (as long as we have enough to participate)

Wed 7pm.

Some awesome recipes to try! Enjoy!

Guacamole

Ingredients
3 medium avocados or 4 small ones;
1 firm tomato, finely diced;
1/2 white onion;
1/2 cup chopped cilantro;
2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice;
Optional salt and pepper to taste.

Tropical Pico De Gallo

Ingredients
1 whole Pineapple, Peeled And Diced
1 whole Mango, Diced
½ whole Medium Red Onion, Finely Diced
1 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Diced
Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1 whole Lime, Juiced
Dash Kosher Salt
Dash Granulated Sugar (optional)

Preparation Instructions

Combine diced pineapple, mango, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice and add salt and sugar if needed. Stir to combine. Serve within an hour with tortilla chips or on top of chicken or fish.

Eggs Ole

Ingredients
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons salsa
1 tablespoon guacamole

Make It
Crack the eggs into a preheated, nonstick skillet over high heat, breaking the yolks. Cook on one side for 50 seconds, or until fully cooked. Top with remaining ingredients.

Mexican Egg Scramble

Ingredients
3 egg whites
1/4 cup canned black beans
1 ounce reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons salsa

Make It
Scramble 3 egg whites with 1/4 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained) and 1 ounce reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Top with 2 tablespoons salsa, or to taste.

Egg-White Muffin Melt

Ingredients
3 egg whites
Whole-grain English muffin
1/2 cup spinach
1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 slice tomato

Make It
Scramble 3 egg whites. Cover half of a whole-grain English muffin with 1/2 cup spinach and the other half with 1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese; toast until cheese is melted. Add egg and 1 slice tomato.



We Are Not Alone

May we be reassured that God is working in whatever circumstances

we find ourselves here and now.

Let us reach out to our scriptural mentors for inspiration as the

Spirit moves us to join in God's banquet of love.

I just want to say thank you to all of you who have been praying for our family.

 Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Dad is still will us and we know not the hour but he is at home and not in pain.

Our goal is to keep him there.

I have know idea what next week will bring but let's plan on class and at least get you signed up.

So just let me know when you want to come.

T/Th 6 and 9am

Wed 7pm

However please understand that depending on what happens with Dad things could change.

So here is some homework:

Complete as fast as you can!

Run 800M

50 Burpees

50 Jumping Lunges

50 Situps

50 Pushups

50 Jumping Squats

Run 400M



How do you feel? Is the heat taking you down, are you finding yourself making excuses not to come? If you are not coming, are you doing something at home or anywhere?

What is the one thing about bootcamp that is eating at you. Is it an exercise you are struggling with? Your nutrition? Your desire to push past comfort?

Next week is Hell Week. Let's find out how far you can push yourself! Leave your tissues at home and bring your sweat towels, it is time to see what you are made of.

Sign up for class.

T/Th 6am and 9am

Wed 7pm

(Try to make it, it will be a tough but awesome partner workout!)

Yummy Grilling recipe:

Ingredients

1½ pound flank steak
butterflied ½ red pepper
sliced ½ yellow pepper
sliced ½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 bunch baby asparagus, ends trimmed
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

To butterfly steak, PLACE steak flat on work surface with grain running top to the bottom.
CUT steak horizontally on a long side to within 1⁄2 inch of the opposite side.
OPEN steak like a book so it lies flat.
TOP with peppers, cheese, garlic, asparagus, salt and pepper.
Tightly ROLL steak with the grain, jelly-roll style.
TIE cooking string around the steak every two inches.
GRILL, covered, over indirect heat for approximately 35 to 45 minutes, turning occasionally, or until internal temp reaches 160F for a well-done steak.
CUT steaks across the grain of the meat between strings and DISCARD strings before serving.

Nutrition information per serving: 193 calories; 11.2 g fat; 5 g saturated fat; 46 mg cholesterol; 292 mg sodium; 3.5 g carbohydrate; 1.3 g fiber; 18.8 g protein