by SKFitLife | Jun 20, 2014 | Recipes
Protein Shake Ingredients 1 cup frozen blueberries 2 tbsp. almond butter 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp. chia seeds 2 tbsp. hemp seeds 4 whole walnuts 3 whole brazil nuts 1 large banana 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup water Instructions Combine...
by SKFitLife | Jun 20, 2014 | Recipes
Whole Wheat Waffles SERVES: 4 – 5 INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs 1 ¾ cups milk (I have used everything from skim milk to thick buttermilk…so whatever you have on hand should work) ¼ cup coconut oil (melted) 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon...
by SKFitLife | Jun 19, 2014 | Recipes
I love summer and all the fresh flavours it brings and the inspiration it gives me to come up with new dishes. Barbecuing is a pleasure as it involves several elements to pull together a great meal. And salads are an important part of that. So when...
by SKFitLife | Jun 19, 2014 | Recipes
This delicious smoothie consists of: Small handful of Kale Small handful of Spinach Small handful of Chard 1 Banana 1 tablespoon of Spirulina Aloe Water What are the health benefits? Kale is a great source of sulfur, chlorophyll, calcium,...
by SKFitLife | Jun 18, 2014 | FitLife, FitMom, Fitness, Move of the Month
Backbend Description The backbend can be modified to suit all abilities. Below are the various options: Stand up, steadying yourself in a door frame if needed and bend your neck backwards so that the back of your head is laying against your back. Push your chest out...
by SKFitLife | May 11, 2014 | Isagenix, Recipes
These recipes were written for the use of Isagenix, which is what I personally use and recommend, so they only use vanilla and chocolate for flavors, but if you have a favorite protein powder you prefer, go for it. I recommend organic whole foods as much as possible,...
by SKFitLife | May 6, 2014 | Isagenix, Nutrition, SKFitLife
Answers to all of the follow-up questions from the “4 Weeks of Results in 9 Days” transformation photos! Last week, I shared our before and after photos of the Isagenix 9 Day Cleanse that Stephen and I did and I had a fantastic response with tons of great...
by SKFitLife | May 6, 2014 | Recipes
Dressing: 1 container plain Greek yogurt 1T curry powder Cayenne paper to taste 1T sugar in the raw 1tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp lime juice Salad: Red grapes Celery Mango Red apple Raisins Scallions Cilantro Cashews Pecans Roasted chickpeas* Bib lettuce Cooked chicken,...
by SKFitLife | May 6, 2014 | Isagenix, Recipes
Red Velvet Detoxifying Shake Why the Raw Beet??? Beets have incredible detoxifying properties in addition to making your shake look beautiful! The beet doesn’t change the flavor much at all… if anything, it makes it just a little sweeter. HOW??? According...
by SKFitLife | May 1, 2014 | Move of the Month
Bicycle Abs Description Lie on your back and place your hands behind your head. Your hands should lightly cradle your head, not hold it too tightly. Bring your knees to your chest, lift your shoulders and take the right leg straight, rotating the right...
by SKFitLife | Apr 19, 2014 | Recipes
Southwest Spiced Kale Chips Success!!!! These kale chips turned out just like Brad’s Kale Chips!!!! Ingredients 2 bunches of kale (I used 2 varieties) 1/4 c lime juice (~3 small limes) 1/4 c apple cider vinegar 1 sorreno pepper (diced) 1/3 c flour (can also use...
by SKFitLife | Apr 16, 2014 | Isagenix, Nutrition, SKFitLife
Vacation… Step #1: Choose the date and location. Step #2: Make a commitment to “be in GREAT shape for vacation”. (This is strongly emphasized if beach/pool/bikini are involved.) Step #3: Mess around getting all of the other logistics lined up and try to “cram” for the...
by SKFitLife | Apr 3, 2014 | Recipes
Ingredients: Steak (great way to use left over steak from the BBQ) Marinade (of your choice) Avocado Red Bell Pepper Yellow Bell Pepper Sauteed mushrooms and onions Raw mushrooms Carrots Cherry tomatoes “Mexican Blend” of seasoned peanuts, sunflower seeds,...
by SKFitLife | Mar 27, 2014 | Move of the Month
Prisoner Jump Squat Description Prisoner squat jumps focus attention on the core, making this a great overall cardio exercise. By placing the hands behind the head, you engage the abs and the back, which challenges the core. This is an advanced exercise that is high...
by SKFitLife | Mar 5, 2014 | Move of the Month
Walking Lunges Description Walking lunges are just like the normal lunges, but instead of performing the exercise from a stationary standing position, you move forward, as if walking, but maintaining the correct technique all the time. Start by standing...
by SKFitLife | Feb 5, 2014 | FitLife, Fitness, Move of the Month, Self Improvement, SKFitLife
X-Body Mountain Climbers Description This is a stability exercise that trains your entire core, including your abdominal, lower-back, and hip muscles. Assume a pushup position with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Your body should form a straight...
by SKFitLife | Jan 14, 2014 | SKFitLife
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by SKFitLife | Jan 13, 2014 | FitLife, SKFitLife
How to find YOUR PERFECT TRAINING PARTNER… You know… the one who: Won’t stand you up… Will never let you down… Is always on time… Won’t weigh you down… And will prove that really getting to know this person will improve ALL aspects of your life (relationships,...
by SKFitLife | Dec 21, 2013 | Recipes
Pumpkin Almonds Butter Cookies with Dried Cranberries Ingredients: 1 cup organic oat flour 1/3 cup honey 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice 1/2 cup pumpkin 1/2 cup creamy almond butter 4 medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1/2 cup...
by SKFitLife | Dec 19, 2013 | Recipes
Garlicky Green Beans with Shallots Ingredients: 3/4 pound fresh green beans 10 cloves garlic, chopped 1 shallot (2 bulbs/cloves) 2 tablespoons olive oil (possibly more if needed) 1/4 cup fresh, chopped Italian (flat leaf) parsley Salt to taste Directions: Place the...
