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Clean Eating

Greetings!!!

Feeling a bit more like myself these days....thought this would be a good time to start blogging again. Over the past few months, I have been unable to workout. I always knew the importance of eating clean foods, but the last 8 weeks has made it more prominent in my mind. It is SO TRUE that 80% of your results come from diet alone. I honestly know if I had not eaten clean, all the hard work I put into my physique would have been a waste of time and that I would have gained unwanted weight. I know very soon, I will be back to lifting heavy weights again and my body will thank me for treating it so well during this unexpected downtime.

Getting Fit & Healthy.......Together!

HELLO!

WOW - Working to ramp up my coaching biz has been keeping me really busy!!! So much has happened since my last post - don't know where to begin!!

I am currently doing a hybrid of Beachbody's P90X regimen along with my own personal strength training routine. Combined, I am starting to see some positive results!!!!

Care to join me on this journey?? Visit my website for more info!!!!

To Getting Fit,
Gator

GREETINGS!!!

Well, it has been a few months since I last posted, so HERE I AM!!!!

I have been very active with my workouts, including Team Beachbody's Brazil Butt Lift. It is an awesome workout, especially High and Tight & Bum Bum. I am continuously lifting weights and still running on a regular basis. I am scheduled to run in a marathon this October. My running regimen will start mid-late March. I am very excited about my training regimen and am looking forward to this coming summer. Great things in store for me!!!

Anyway, I will be posting again on a regular basis - recipes, training tips, and other health/fitness-related topics!!!

Coach Gator
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The Swimsuit Has Arrived!

Greetings!!

I have been so motivated this last week! I never would have thought a swimsuit could do that for me. Originally, my package was not to arrive until approximately April 20th. So, I was in total dismay this morning when I received it!!!! Since my mail arrives early in the morning, I could not try it on until after my business closed for the day. I already had a plan in mind if the swimsuit did not fit. I could simply return it or tuck it away in a drawer for 'someday.' To my surprise, IT FIT!!! It actually fit!!!! And, it is a size small! My hardwork and dedication to fitness and eating clean(er) is starting to pay off. I am so proud of me today. Don't get me wrong, I still have some toning, firming, and shaping to do, but I have already come a long way in the past year.

If you are striving to meet your fitness goals, I would be more than happy to assist you. Please email me or post a comment on my blog.

Hugs!
Gator

Medicine Ball Russian Twist

I just learned a new exercise to incorporate into my workout regimen. It's the Russian Twist and it targets the obliques.

Start out by lying flat on a stability ball (supine) with your shoulders and upper back fully supported. Place your feet hip-width apart and lift your hips in line with your knees and shoulders. Hold a medicine ball or a light weight with arms straight over your mid-chest.

Twist your shoulders and upper torso to one side, keeping your arms straight and your eyes focused on the medicine ball. Allow the exercise ball to roll underneath you and your hips to tilt slightly as you twist. When your arms come parallel to the floor, slowly roll back to the starting position. Continue, alternating sides.

My plan is to incorporate this exercise into my workout by doing 3 sets of 12-15 reps to each side.

~Originally published in Oxygen Magazine Volume 12, Issue 6~

Enjoy!
Gator

It's Swimsuit Time!!

I am SO excited about the progress I'm making with Team BeachBody's Burn It Up workout regimen. Last night, I decided to purchase my first bathing suit of the season. I found it on the internet, but I did not order it right away. I am NOT a person who purchases clothing, let alone a swim suit, online!! I am a very tough critic when it comes to my bathing suits, so I sure hope I like the suit when it arrives. If it does not fit, I will keep it as added motivation for later this summer. I am so excited about it - I actually pulled myself out of bed this morning at 5:00am to workout!! Once I was ready for my day, I jumped on my computer and ordered it!!!!! YAY!!!!!

I will keep you posted on how the swimsuit fits once it arrives. I sure hope it's what I want. I can honestly say, having it will be added motivation to reach all my fitness goals.

Hugs,
Gator

Week 2 - BeachBody's Burn It Up

I am on my 2nd day of Burn It Up - Week 2. I am really loving my morning workouts. I am already seeing some new changes in my upper legs, abs, and arms. It is a terrific feeling. Even after doing 4 rounds of Burn It Up last spring/summer, I still have not lost my love for the workout.

During this round, I've been doing some added cardio by running on the treadmill/outside. In addition, I've been doing various ab exercises using my stability ball. I cannot wait to see what my end results are on April 25th. The following weekend is when I go shopping for a new bathing suit!!! YAY!

If you are interested in learning more about Burn It Up or other Team BeachBody products, please feel free to email me by clicking on my profile to the right.

Have a great Monday!

Hugs,
Gator

Banana & Pineapple Fruit Smoothie

I am always trying different fruit smoothie recipes. Today, I decided to add something new to my smoothie to get in additional protein. If you are a Team BeachBody customer, you could try mixing in the P90X Recovery Powder. One scoop will give the smoothie an added citrus taste.

Ingredients (Makes 2 servings):

2 bananas
1c pineapple in natural juices
1/2c skim milk
1 packet Kellogg's protein powder in strawberry/kiwi
1c crushed ice

Directions:

Blend all ingredients, except for the crushed ice, in blender. Add crushed ice and blend again for approx 5 seconds. Pour into 2 cups and enjoy!!!!


Nutritional information:

Calories - 200 for approx 18oz
Protein - 12

Enjoy!
Coach Gator