Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Garlic Stuffed Chicken ~ Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp Trainer Favorite!


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Chicken should be a staple when trying to eat clean. Bootcamp workouts and eating clean will get you to your results twice as fast as just boot camp alone! My children get sick of mundane chicken from the grill ~ so I have to always find ways to spice it up and keep it interesting! Here's a recipe I love that is also great for you!

Garlic-Stuffed CHicken
2 servings

2 chicken breasts (about 1lb)
10 cloves Garlic, halved

1 egg, beaten
1/2C Wheat Germ

  1.  Prehead oven to 350
  2. Use a sharp knife to make 10 small cuts per chicken breast
  3. Insert a piece of garlic into each cut
  4. Coat each breast with egg and wheat germ
  5. Bake for 45 mins or until cooked through

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 418, Total Fats: 9g, Sat Fat: 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Sodium: 187mg, Total Carbs 20g, Fiber 4g Protein 66g, Sugars 0g, Iron: 5mg
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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Top 10 Favorite Trainer snacks


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Snacking throughout the day is the best way to keep your metabolism stoked and body out of starvation mode. The following snacks are my personal favorites...and while I'm not a nutritionist...I get asked what I eat often. Thought I would share my top 10 fave snacks with you! One other note - I don't "count calories" throughout each day. I think these have on avg of 200-250 each, give or take a few.

  • Muscle Milk Light with frozen banana ~ Great protein with no sugar or lactose. I freeze bananas (when they're on the greener side). Pour can of Muscle Milk into cup, run banana under a little water to soften the peel (or peel before you freeze) unpeel banana, chunk it up into 3 pieces. Add ice and blend. Consitstency of a milkshake and really satisfying! I get the 18pk of muscle milk at Sams (around 24 bucks)
  • Supreme Protein ~ best protein bar EVER. Yummy and only around 200 cals. Truly tastes like a candy bar and kills chocolate cravings for me.
  • Edamame ~ Buy it already portion sized out for you at Sams (frozen). Steams in the bag and only has 150 calories. Keeps your hands busy as you snack.Great movie watching snack!
  • Celery w/ Almond Butter ~ Celery has like 20 calories for 3 stalks. Add 1T of almond butter and it's a great healthy snack that my kids actually love!
  • Apples ~ Apples are full of fiber which is always good when trying to lose weight. Try to buy organic since the skin is thin, and they will be full of pesticides. Once you eat the organic for a while, the others taste really bad. Buy only what you will eat for the week - they will go bad faster than non-organic (which is NOT a bad thing!)
  • Greek Yogurt with Frozen berries ~ this is so good. 1C of plain greek yogurt, 1/2C of frozen blueberries,strawberries, etc. and a Truvia packet (or liquid stevia). Satisfies my sweet tooth and is packed with protein. Deeee-lish
  • Raw, Unsalted Almonds ~ I keep a ziploc bag of these in my car all the time. They are perfect for when you're out and start getting hungry. Has saved me from the drive-thru many a time.
  • String Cheese and a cup of hot green tea ~ This is a great afternoon snack. Eat the cheese slowly and savor with the tea. It's relaxing and the benefits of green tea is another entire article in itself!
  • Turkey Lettuce Wrap ~ Choose low-sodium breast of turkey from the deli, wrap in a piece of Bibb lettuce and have 2 or 3 for a great snack. This was from South beach when I tried that a decade ago, and I still remember (and love) this snack
  • Hard Boiled Eggs ~ I boil a dozen eggs every Sunday and they are gone within the week. Kids love them and they are a really easy grab and go snack that fill me up! Need more than 1? Have up to 5 egg whites and 1 yoke.
Hope you enjoy the ideas ~ feel free to share any others that you love!
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Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp Times and Locations


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Stonebridge Ranch (McKinney)

MWF 5am-6am & 6am-7am (Trainer - Melody)
or
MWF 9:30am-10:30am (Trainer - LeighAnne)
trainwithmelody@gmail.com

Stonebridge Ranch (McKinney)
M,Tu,Th 7PM-8PM (Trainer - Meridith)
trainwithmer@gmail.com

East Frisco (Custer/Eldorado)
MWF 5:30am-6:30am (Trainer - Christine)
trainwithchristinetaylor@gmail.com

Central Frisco (Legacy/Lebanon)
MWF 5:30am-6:30am AND *NEW*9am-10am(Trainer - Michelle)
trainwithmichelletx@gmail.com

*NEW* Plano (Spring Creek/Preston)
MWF 5:00am-6:00am (Trainer - Titia)
trainwithtitia@gmail.com

*NEW* Prosper (Lighthouse Church)
MWF 5:30am-6:30am (Trainer - Toni)
trainwithtoni@gmail.com



Monday, April 18, 2011

Fitness Plans for 2012? Reach your Goals with Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp!


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Are you ready for the New Year? Is one of your resolutions going to be weight loss? Thousands of people will make that a goal, but won't stick to it. If you are ready to get committed to your Fitness and Health, Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp is the place to be. How many of us have a gym membership that we pay for each and every month and never go? If you're lacking motivation and need someone to check in on you when you don't show up for a workout, you've just found it. Our bootcamp trainers have a true passion for helping women lose weight and live healthier lives. Here's what a few of our clients at Texas Fit Chicks are saying about our bootcamp:

Down 7 pounds and 8 inches in 5 weeks! Texas Fit Chicks has been such a great experience.  I have attended a couple different locations and every trainer I've had has been wonderful!  As someone who has never been especially fit, it's great to finally be enjoying a workout.  The support from the trainers and my fellow fit chicks has made all the difference.  I have a couple of friends who have signed up after seeing my results, and I truly can't say enough good things about my experience with Texas Fit Chicks.  I'm already signed up for two more sessions, and hopefully many more in the following months! Kelsey A.

"Bootcamp has helped me on many levels...outside of getting stronger as the weeks pass by, I feel better. I feel healthier, stronger, more energized, sleep better, and all those things that come with working out. But I also think it has added structure in areas where I was lacking it. I've started really considering what I consume and put in my body these days where I had never really given a thought to it in the past. I've seen results and in those results it makes me want to work harder and get in even better shape. I would definitely recomment TFC to friends and family...even strangers! I thoroughly enjoy the workouts!"
Tracy E.

"Joining Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp has been a life changing experience for me. I have finally found the motivation that I was lacking for so many years. I was very nervous when I joined boot camp that I would not be able to keep up in the classes. From the first day of class I have felt comfortable and confident in my abilities. The trainers show you different levels for each exercise and allow you to increase to the next level at your own pace. I also enjoy how every class is different and the exercises are fun. After 3 months I have lost 24 lbs and 18 inches. I could not have done it without Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp." - Brooke R.

"This boot camp helped me push myself harder than I ever would have pushed myself at the gym. The large variety of strength and cardio exercises kept me from ever getting bored and the accountability of being in a class setting kept me from making any excuses! I lost weight and inches in my first five weeks and am looking forward to losing even more!" Karen M

"I was really really nervous about starting this boot camp. I didn't think I'd be able to handle the level they worked out. It's been a great experience so far. Melody assured me I wouldn't feel uncomfortable (I'm REALLY shy), and although I was still hesitant, I gave it a shot. She was right. I haven't felt uncomfortable one time. I've been able to work out at the level that feels right for me. I can already see a difference in my body and have only gone 4 times so far! I already can't wait to sign up again." Danielle O.

Sometimes chicks are nervous that they won't be able to "Do bootcamp" because they feel like they're not fit enough. I can't tell you the number of times that I've heard the following: "I need to start working out so that I can do ok once I start with Texas Fit Chicks." Nothing could be further from the truth! We show each exercise at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Don't take it from me though, here are a few of our chicks and their experience with our fitness boot camp.

We strive to make Boot Camp fun and EFFECTIVE. Our number one goal is for YOU to reach your goals. Our Female trainers are all experienced and experts in our field - with national certifications. We will never try to sell you supplements, Shakes or anything else. Just result Driven workouts. We love training chicks in McKinney, Frisco, Plano and Prosper ~ and have women that drive from Allen, Prynceton and Dallas to join our bootcamps! Jump in on any Monday that works for you...and with the flex option you can do bootcamp even if you travel or have a changing schedule from week to week.

We know you have other options when it comes to working out ~ and if you've not been one of our Fit Chicks yet, we wanted to let you know WHY you should choose our bootcamp, and what makes us different than the rest!

  • Instructors that are ALL nationally certified Personal Trainers. This cert requires much more in depth study than the group fitness cert. You can be confident that your trainer knows what she's doing and can also address any health issues or concerns you may have when working out with us!
  • Nutritional Guidance ~ You will get a FREE meal plan when you join Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp, that was created by a registered dietician exclusively for us. It will give you healthy options to mix and match over the course of your bootcamp
  • Our philosophy ~ we think that it's unnecessary to scream at people when trying to motivate them. That will never happen in our bootcamp. We don't use whistles, intimidation, or (heaven forbid) megaphones to encourage you to work hard. Our clients experience amazing results without that! There's just no need for it. We motivate, encourage and inspire and that's what our clients love.
  • Amazing workouts! We have dozens of women that stay with us year after year because they never do the same workout twice. Melody creates workouts for all of our locations, and incorporates Kettlebells, Medicine balls, resistance bands and more to keep it fun, and you're always guessing what's coming next.
  • Perfect for every level! Our trainers teach you how to modify each and every exercise we do, so that it's appropriate for every fitness level.
  • All women. There's never any problem if your shirt is riding up your back doing the beloved mountain climbers ~ since it's just women there! Many times male-led camps don't focus on what women really want to work, or they overtrain clients which leads to injury. I've heard from too many clients that tried a male-led bootcamp and have had that experience.
  • Consistency. There are lots of bootcamps that pop up overnight, and go away just as fast. Texas Fit Chicks has been going strong since 2009, and all of our trainers have years of training experience. We aren't going anywhere ~ and you can count on a great workout every single time we meet.
  • We are INDOORS for the winter ~ and if there's rain. Not in a parking garage, not under a canopy, inside a climate-controlled bldg. Even if there's not lightening, we won't ask you to workout in the rain (unlike others) - we don't want to do that, and don't expect our clients to do something we wouldn't do ourselves!
  • Affordable Accountability ~ If you're not in class, we will email you each and every time you miss. You're not just a number to us, we want you to reach your goals as much as you do, and to get there, you've got to be there! You will always hear from your trainer checking in on you, and we miss you when you're gone.
  • We make it FUN! You will make friends, laugh, work, and meet other chicks that have the same goal as you do ~ to get healthy! Our bootcamp makes it easy to form great relationships with other women.
READY TO GET FIT? We have a couple of options ~ including one that's PERFECT if you want to lose 15 pounds or more. Our FIT FOR LESS program brings bootcamp down to just $10 a workout! With a 15 week commitment, it's Affordable Accountability! Limited space since we are indoors for the Winter ~ grab your spot today! FIT FOR LESS Bootcamp

Just want to do ONE 5 wk session with Texas FIt CHicks?
 5 Week No Excuses Bootcamp

Locations in McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Plano and Frisco Texas! Early morning bootcamp and evening bootcamp available. Limited Space ~ Reserve your spot today!

Questions? Email us: texasfitchicks@gmail.com






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Friday, April 15, 2011

$99 Friend Deal for our new FRISCO evening Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp!


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Texas Fit Chicks FRISCO EVENING Camp
 starts March 5!!

This week ONLY you can get boot camp for just $99 when you sign up with a friend!*


Details of the deal:

You and a friend both sign up for our new 7pm Frisco evening camp with Texas Fit Chicks, and you each get:

What you get: 5 wks of full body (amazingly FUN and effective) workouts with your nationally certified female trainer + Free 5 wk meal plan to get you even faster results than our workouts alone + Amazing support on your weight-loss journey + Training for just over 6 bucks an hr!! It's a steal. + Full Email access to your trainer. Got a question you don't want to ask in class, we are always happy to help even when we're not training you.
All of this for $99!! That's a savings of $100!
Hurry...offer expires March 4!!
Angela will get you to your goals, and have amazing support along the way. We motivate without the megaphone ~ but will push you in a way that makes you get the results you want. Just in time for summer :)

Want to grab this deal?
Email Angela for details on how to get this deal and sign up!TrainwithAngelab@gmail.com

 Our 5 wks are already a low $199 ($13/hr) if you can't find a friend, and you can start any Monday! All fitness levels welcome. Still not sure? Read these testimonials from a couple of our fit chicks...

"I lost 15 lbs and 7 inches in my first 5 wk bootcamp with Texas Fit Chicks!" - Tonja N. Age 51

"Joining Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp has been a life changing experience for me. I have finally found the motivation that I was lacking for so many years. I was very nervous when I joined boot camp that I would not be able to keep up in the classes. From the first day of class I have felt comfortable and confident in my abilities. The trainers show you different levels for each exercise and allow you to increase to the next level at your own pace. I also enjoy how every class is different and the exercises are fun. After 3 months I have lost 24 lbs and 18 inches. I could not have done it without Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp" - Brooke R. 4/11

"This boot camp helped me push myself harder than I ever would have pushed myself at the gym.The large variety of strength and cardio exercises kept me from ever getting bored and the accountability of being in a class setting kept me from making any excuses! I lost weight and inches in my first five weeks and am looking forward to losing even more!" Karen M.

Join us today and start Monday! Let us get you to your fitness goals.
Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp ~ Get Up. Get Out. Get FIT!

$99 5 wk Fit Friend deal is only good for our Traditional "NO EXCUSES" 5 wk bootcamp, and not offered for the flex card. Friends must start on the same date and the same class time/location for offer to be valid. Not valid with any other offers *Both clients must be new clients only, never having previously been enrolled in a TFC camp at any other location.




Thursday, April 7, 2011

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp SUMMER CHALLENGE


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Sometimes a little competition is all we need to kick it up a notch. Now you've got it! Announcing the Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp Summer Challenge. It starts this Monday and finishes just in time for swimsuit shopping!! Here are the details:


Starts Monday ~ April 11 and contest ends May 13

The chick with the biggest drop in bodyfat will be declared the Fit Chick Winner and will receive:
FREE 5 Week Bootcamp
FREE 3 mos of FitChickTraining.com
CASH Prize!

We are doing this "biggest loser" style and it's $10 to take part in the contest! Here's how:
Let your bootcamp trainer know you want IN on the Summer Challenge! Bring $10 by Monday (Apr 11) and give to your trainer ~ all will go into the pot to be given to the winner! She will take your body fat% before your workout on Monday, so it's the most recent measurement. Everyone will re-measure their bodyfat on the last day of the contest (May 13) and winner will be announced that day!!


Not currently a client of Texas Fit Chicks? Start Monday with us, and you can also be eligible for the challenge! Email Melody at TrainwithMelody@gmail.com for a list of times/class locations, etc.

Start the summer off right with us!!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole (Yes, it's healthy!)

Yes - you can enjoy Mexican food AND casseroles that are healthy! Sounds like an oxymoron ~ but you will love this recipe. At only 240 calories per serving, it's a great dinner to enjoy anytime.
Ingredients



1 can fat free cream mushroom soup


1 can fat free cream chicken soup


1 can water


1 can black beans, drained and rinsed


1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies


1 1/2 c rice


1 pkg taco seasoning


cilantro and green onions chopped (optional)


frozen boneless,skinless chicken breasts


shredded cheddar cheese (2% cheese)




Directions


13x9 in glass casserole dish with cooking spray


wisk soups, water and taco seasoning in bowl then pour into bottom of dish


sprinkle rice over soups


place chicken breasts FROZEN over soup and rice


pour beans and tomatoes over chicken, cilantro and green onions sprinkled on top.


Cover with foil, bake 350 degrees 1 hour,40 min.


remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese over to melt.


Number of Servings: 12