No Gym? No Problem! #20

May 23, 2016January 8, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

Do you remember the Jessica Smith 15-Minute Kettlebell Cardio Strength Workout I posted a few weeks ago? How did you like that one? Here is another great Kettlebell workout that is a bit more intense (just a warning, it is Jillian Michaels, so you know it is not going to be easy!)

I love Kettlebell workouts! Since kettlebell workouts incorporate both strength and cardio, you can get a great total body workout in a short amount of time. You will definitely be feeling this one tomorrow! Such a great arm, leg and core workout!

Especially when doing Kettlebell movements remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise! You don’t even have to have an actual kettlebell weight, you can use a dumbbell too if you don’t own a kettlebell.

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No Gym? No Problem! #19

May 16, 2016January 8, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

Here is another great barre workout with Sadie Lincoln. This workout can be done even in a space as small as a galley kitchen!

“No matter how busy you are and how jam-packed your schedule is, everyone has 10 minutes to spare.10-minute workouts boost your metabolic rate for hours after you finish exercising. This 10-Minute workout comes from Sadie Lincoln, world-renowned health and fitness expert and Founder of barre3. Barre3 combines ballet barre work, yoga and Pilates. Every workout includes an isometric hold, small one-inch movements, and low-impact, dynamic moves that involve a larger range of motion.”

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Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym? No Problem! #18

May 9, 2016January 8, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I love Kettlebell workouts! You can get a great total body workout in a short amount of time. You will definitely be feeling this one tomorrow! Such a great leg and core workout!

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15-Minute Kettlebell Cardio Strength | Full Length Total Body Fat Burning Workout

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Health/ Fitness

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Workout

May 6, 2016May 16, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

1. Just do it! You may not feel like working out, but let me tell you, you will not regret it! You will only regret the times you skipped not the times you did it!

2.Be consistent! The more often you exercise the greater impact it will have on your life. As with many things consistency is what brings results. Long term health is more important than short term results.

3. Have a plan! If you are new to exercising and working out, make sure you have a plan! Have you ever heard the saying “Fail to plan, plan to fail”? It is so true. Having a plan will also help you to not waste your time. If you are going to take the time to work out give it your all! Don’t take the easy way out, do your best. Be completely present in what you are doing. Think about the muscles you are working

4. Keep moving! Even if you feel like you might keel over, keep moving. Even if you have to move super slowly, keep moving. If you are moving then you will keep going, if you stop to take a break, you might be able to convince yourself that you don’t need to continue. Anything worth doing is worth doing right! Make the most out of your time. Putting in an intense workout for 30 minute is worth way more than an hour long session at only a half effort . Keep moving!

5. Don’t give up! Even if you miss a day here or there, or haven’t been consistent at all, that doesn’t mean you have to give up! Just remember, January may be the start of the new year, but you can start a new healthy lifestyle any day you want to! Most people give up on their New Years resolutions by February. You got this, don’t let that be you! Don’t give up!

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Delicious Recipes · Lifestyle

Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

May 5, 2016May 3, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 1/2 cups of carrots cubed
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (I don’t like the flavor of thyme, so I skip this ingredient)
3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth or broth of your choice
1 1/2 cups aged cheddar, shredded
1 cup milk (or cream)
1 tablespoon grainy mustard (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Toss the broccoli florets and carrots in the oil along with the salt and pepper, arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the onion and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and thyme and sauté until fragrant, about a minute.
Add the broth and broccoli, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Mix in the milk, cheese and mustard, let the cheese melt and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Puree the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor or blender and enjoy!

Another option: If you like a thicker, creamier but healthier soup use pureed white beans instead of the milk or cream.
And still another option: If you don’t care about healthier but like an even tastier soup, start the soup out by cooking 4 strips of bacon,instead of the oil use the grease to cook the vegetables and serve the soup garnished with the crumbled bacon.
And yet another option: Add diced ham. (I love to add ham to this soup! Yum!)

You know I love to use my crock pot! Here is an option for the slow cooker…

Slow Cooker: Follow above step 1-3, place everything but the milk and cheese in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-10 hours or on high for 2-4 hours. Then mixing in the milk and cheese, letting the cheese melt and then pureeing the soup.

So delicious! Enjoy!

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No Gym? No Problem! #17

May 2, 2016January 8, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I love to workout with weights! I have added this routine to my workouts for a few weeks now, and I think it is great! I use 8lb weights, but you can use 3,5 or even 10 lbs if you want to. These five basic exercises target all the areas of your arms. It is a great way to have toned strong arms!

Remember to keep good proper form and warm up and stretch before and after your workout!

You can check out the original article from PopSugar by clicking HERE

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Love and Life · Photography

Happy 10th Birthday, Tessie

April 30, 2016April 27, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood6 Comments

Life is so much better with a Boston Terrier!

There is no one who is happier to see me or makes me feel as unconditionally loved as this precious little dog! She is such a source of joy and happiness in my life! I cannot even believe that she has been around for 10 years. I hope, wish, and pray for 10 more years with her!

Happy 10th birthday to my sweet Tessie!

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No Gym? NoProblem! #16

April 25, 2016January 8, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

The number one excuse that people give for not being able to workout is that they don’t have enough time! Here is a quick 10 minute workout that doesn’t take up a lot of time or need a lot of space. You will definitely feel the burn after doing this quick workout!

10-Minute Workout: Legs and Arms With Sadie Lincoln

Take 10 minutes and improve your day, your heath and wellness is worth it! Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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Delicious Recipes

Making Smoothies Even Easier

April 21, 2016April 26, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood9 Comments

While recently out with one of my friends, we were discussing the pros and cons of healthy eating. While I love the way eating right makes me feel, I said that one of the things I don’t like about eating healthy is all the chewing involved. Some times I just want to get the nutrition without having to graze on the veggies all day long.

One of the things that I love about using smoothies as a way of getting in all my veggies is that you can throw all kinds of great things in there from kale and spinach or beans and chia seeds. It is a great way to get in all the fiber, protein, and healhty fats you need for the day. And with a bit of prep work smoothies can be so fast to make! Put it into a portable cup and you’ve got a quick healthy meal on the go.

All you need is 20 minutes of prep time once a week, and instead of 5 to 10 minutes to make a smoothie each morning, all you’ll need is about 60 seconds! Smoothie freezer packs are also such a great way to use up fruit that’s almost too ripe to eat. (I love to wait to use my bananas until they are super ripe and sweet!)

These packs are made with just five ingredients: kale, bananas, blueberries, mango, and avocado. They add up to 243 calories, which means that you can add any extra ingredients like protein powder or almond milk. Of course, you can always make your own creative combinations as well. I personally love to make smoothies with strawberries, pineapple, peaches, cucumbers, and carrots.

I originally found this recipe by Jenny Sugar on POPSUGAR.

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How to Prep for a Week’s worth of Smoothie Freezer Packs

5 Days of Smoothie Freezer Packs

Yield: 5 packs
Prep Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

10 cups spinach or baby kale (or a mixture of both)
2 1/2 bananas
2 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 1/2 cups mango (I used frozen)
1 1/4 ripe avocados

NUTRITION

Calories per serving 243

DIRECTIONS

Grab five freezer-safe sealable plastic bags and divide the ingredients between them. Add: 2 cups of greens, 1/2 a banana (sliced), 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cupmango, and 1/4 avocado.
Close them up and feel free to write any notes on the bag such as the date or ingredients you want to add later, then place them in the freezer.
When you’re ready to make your smoothie, empty the contents of the freezer pack into your blender, add the extra ingredients like water or coconut water, almond or soy milk, protein powder, flaxmeal, chia seeds, cinnamon, beans, tofu, or whatever you please. Blend it up and enjoy!

Source: Calorie Count

Here’s the calorie breakdown of other smoothie ingredients you might want to add to your blender:

1 cup unsweetened soy milk: 80 calories
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk: 40 calories
1 cup coconut water: 43 calories
1 serving (about 35 grams) vanilla protein powder: 110 calories
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt: 83 calories
1/2 cup vanilla soy yogurt: 105 calories
1/2 cup coconut milk yogurt: 90 calories
1/2 tablespoon chia seeds: 30 calories
1 tablespoon flaxmeal: 40 calories
1 serving soft tofu (1/5 package): 60 calories
1/4 cup cannellini beans: 50 calories
1 tablespoon almond butter: 95 calories

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