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No Gym? No Problem! 10 minute workout. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #15
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #15

LauraJoli LookingJoliGood4 Comments

One of the main reasons people give that they can’t workout is no time!  Well this quick cardio needs no equipment, doesn’t require a lot of room, and it only takes 10 minutes!! You definitely have 10 minutes to spare!  This one is quick easy and a lot of fun!

10-Minute Fat-Blasting Circuit

 

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

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Healthier Energy Bites

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Why Reese’s Easter PB eggs do you have to be so temptingly delicious?! The holiday edition of Reese’s peanut butter cups tastes even more awesome than the already awesome regular Pb cups.

Why Reese's Easter pb eggs do you have to be so temptingly delicious?! The holiday edition of Reese's pdcups tastes even more awesome than the already awesome Pb cups. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

So while I really want to be eating Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs, instead I will be good and snack on some of this healthier option of an Energy bite.

I find that just one or two of these little bites will be just enough to fill me up and stave off unwanted afternoon snacking.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cup oats  (dry)
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (I love crunchy, but smooth is fine of course too.)
  • 1/4 cup almond butter (if you don’t have any almond butter just use 1/2 cup of peanut butter.)
  • 4 Tbsp honey (use local raw honey for an added immune boost.)
  • 4 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extractAdditional ingredients for added flavor and nutrition…
  • 1 Tbs chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 scoop vanilla flavored protein powder of your choice.

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl using a spatula
  2. Place mixing bowl in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour
  3. Roll mixture into equal size bites (I use my 2 tsp scoop to make them all uniform)
  4. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat

Healthier Energy Bites | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comMakes 8 servings, Each serving is quite a few of the 2 teaspoon sized balls.  You won’t be able to eat too many without feeling sick to your stomach, so the chances of eating an entire serving is not likely.
Macros (per serving): If the above recipe is followed without the additional ingredients…

  • Calories – 338
  • Protein – 10 g
  • Carbs – 37 g
  • Fat – 18 g

Let me know if you make them and how you like them!

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junk-food-vs-healthy-food | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Fab to Flab…
Flab to FAB · Health/ Fitness

Fab to Flab…

LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

Today has not been a good nutrition day for me.  To be honest, recently I have not been eating as healthy as I should be.  I let the holiday candies get me very time!  Easter candy is especially a major weakness for me! I have also let afternoon snacking sneak back in, and that has always been a major downfall for me!

Cadbury Mini Eggs candies Cheesecake Dip | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

While I am no longer actively trying to lose weight, I still need to eat the right way not only in order to keep all the weight off, but also, more importantly,  in order to be healthy!  Since I have been on maintenance I have not gained any weight, but I easily could if I continue to eat poorly and allow myself to snack.

I have not been as strict about keeping a food journal.  I have to admit, journaling really keeps me accountable for what I eat which keeps me on track!   So, I have decided that I am going to have to have to start food journaling again.  It is tedious and time consuming, but it is so effective!

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Jessica Smith TV | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #14
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No Gym? No Problem! #14

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You may not realize it, but flexibility is just as important for you as strength and cardio!  Sometimes I am so sore from a previous intense workout that I need to focus for a few days on flexibility and stretching.  This is a quick 10 minute flexibility workout by (my favorite) Jessica Smith!

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

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Bye-Bye Cottage-Cheese Thighs: 5-Minute Leg-Toning Workout | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #13
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No Gym? No Problem! #13

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You may remember me complaining about my chubby knees in my post about Jeans and Genes  (If you would like to read more about it you can check it out by clicking HERE.)  Well, this workout isn’t necessarily for chubby knees but it’ll still give you a quick 5 minute leg workout that’ll have you going from flab to fab in no time!

Bye-Bye Cottage-Cheese Thighs: 5-Minute Leg-Toning Workout

I love that this video has a count down clock on it.  I don’t know about you, but it makes a big difference for me to be able to see the time ticking down!

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Remember to keep good form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!  No excuses, just do it!

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No Gym? No Problem! | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #12
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #12

LauraJoli LookingJoliGood5 Comments

I love to workout with weights!  One thing I have learned from all my working out with Jillian (remember we are best friends, she just doesn’t know it)  is that compound movements are much more effective than just isolating one muscle group.  This series of dumbbell exercises will give you several effective compound movements.  I like to use 8lb weights, but 3lbs or 5 lbs is great as well!   You can always push the up button by increasing the weight.

Start with one set of each move. As you get stronger,try to do the a circuit three or four times. After six weeks you can expect to see improvements in strength, muscle tone, and endurance. You will be shocked at just how strong you are!  As always…No excuses! Just do it!

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

You can check out the original article from Real Simple written by Jessica Cassity by clicking HERE.

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Cadbury Mini Eggs candies Cheesecake Dip | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Cadbury Mini Eggs candies Cheesecake Dip
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Cadbury Mini Eggs candies Cheesecake Dip

LauraJoli LookingJoliGood5 Comments
If you know me in person, you know that I am in LOVE with Cadbury Mini Eggs.  They are my all time favorite candy in the history of forever!  I cannot resist their sweet perfect yummy goodness!  Easter is my favorite  season for candy!  One of my friends recently shared this delicious looking recipe with me, and I wanted to share it with all of you.
You can find the original recipe at http://apumpkinandaprincess.com
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This picture is from A Pumpkin & A Princess website.
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Cadbury Mini Eggs candies, crushed
Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer or medium bowl beat cream cheese and butter together.
  2. Add brown sugar, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Stir in Cadbury Mini Eggs candies with a spatula.
  4. Serve with graham crackers or cookies of your choice.

If you aren’t a fan of Cabdury Mini Eggs (maybe you should go get checked out by your doctor because there may be something wrong with you!) you can substitute any of your favorite Easter candy for the mini eggs.  I bet Reese’s pieces eggs  or Reese’s peanut butter cup eggs would be wonderful as well, or even M&M’s!  The candy combinations are pretty much endless!

Happy Easter!

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Slow progress is better than NO progress. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Slow Progress is Better Than NO Progress
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Slow Progress is Better Than NO Progress

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Sometimes we hear about someone who is losing a bunch of weight really fast on a fad diet, it may seem like it isn’t fair. While you are doing things the right way and seeing little losses and slow progress, it can get discouraging.  Don’t give up!  Often with good healthy lifestyle changes the progress seems to be slow going.  But anything worth doing is worth doing right!  While some of these diets seem to give high weight lose quickly, often it is in an unhealthy way!  If you want to have a long healthy life, you have to make permanent changes, not just quick fad diet changes. Your overall heath is much more important than being “skinny”!

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Slow progress is better than NO progress. Fad diets and quick fixes are not permanent! Only good healthy lifestyle changes will last!  You and your health are worth the time and effort!

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Jessica Smith TV | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #11
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #11

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Do you remember Jessica Smith (and Peanut) from a few weeks ago?  This is one of my all time absolute favorite exercises routines from her.  If you want a great ab workout without having to do a million crunches, this is just the workout for you!  It takes less than 30 minutes!  No excuses, just do it!

How does the Jessica Smith TV website describe this workout routine?

“What It Is: This cardio kickboxing abs routine is the best way to mix up your abs routine and give unwanted belly fat a one-two punch (don’t forget to pair it with a healthy diet for best results)!

Why You Need It: Let’s face it, crunches aren’t the most effective  and those plank challenges are super boring (and they can really cause poor form). This multi-tasking routine saves you time and maximizes your calorie burn by combining your cardio and core work into a single workout (plus, it’s kind of fun too!).”

Don’t forget to keep good form and warm up and stretch before and after your workout!

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