Texas Fit Chicks Photo Contest - Reasons I'm getting FIT

Follow Us

Pin or post a photo of you and the "Reason you're Getting FIT" and win $100 off boot camp with Texas Fit Chicks!

Here's How to Enter:
1) Follow Texas Fit Chicks on Pinterest
2) Upload a picture of you and why you're getting FIT - if you wear your TFC tank top in the picture and win, you get an additional prize!
3) Tag your picture with #texasfitchicks 
4) When you're done, comment on this pin with a link to your photo

Facebook Entries
Take photo as described above and post HERE to our facebook page

Contest starts 11/8/2012 and ends at 12am cst on Dec 6, 2012. No purchase necessary. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer/discount. You must be a member of Pinterest.com to enter, and you must be following Texas fit Chicks Pinterest pages, http://www.pinterest.com/texasfitchicks. If you do not have a Pinterest account, you can sign up for one here: http://pinterest.com/landing. Winner Selection: We aren't going to have you ask your friends to vote - all entries will be put into third party drawing service and one winner will be selected.  
Winner will receive $100 off their next boot camp with Texas Fit Chicks - no cash value, non-transferable. If winner is wearing a Texas Fit Chicks tank top in their entry, they will also win a Free Texas Fit Chicks hoodie (retail value 34.99).

Wow! Check out Stephanie after Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp - Amazing success!

Follow Us

"I have never been a fit person. Ever. I hated exercise and couldn't understand how anyone could enjoy it! When I graduated high school, I weighed almost 200 pounds. After I had my kids, my weight really got out of hand and I ballooned up to a whopping 300 pounds!!! 

In December 2001 I had gastric bypass surgery. I lost 100 pounds after the surgery, but still had a long way to go. I tried Texas Fit Chicks in October 2011, but wasn't committed to it at all and only lasted a few weeks. In March of this year I went through an extreme life change, as the husband I was married to for 15 years decided he wanted a divorce. I was devastated and felt like I had no self worth. After meeting a couple of friends for dinner one evening, we decided to join Texas Fit Chicks. It has been the best decision I have made for myself in a very long time! I now feel so much better about my body image and my outlook on life! I have discovered that when I miss a day of boot camp, I am actually sad!! That is crazy for me that I am now one of those people that likes to work out! :) Aimee Storm has been a wonderful motivator and encouraging friend! I am truly blessed that our paths crossed! This is a lifestyle change and I will NEVER go back to where I was!" Stephanie P.

Click here for more info on Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp

Connect with Texas Fit Chicks  on Facebook

Weight Loss Tips and Tricks - Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp

Follow Us

Before entering the world of Fitness and personal training, I thought that a good workout meant I didn't have to watch what I ate. I didn't understand why I wasn't seeing weight loss even though I was spending more time than ever exercising.  You can't out-train a bad diet!  Nutrition is so critical when trying to lose weight. A tough bootcamp workout for a solid hour might burn 400-650 calories....but a burger, fries and soda is well over 2,000 for just one meal. You see how that math just doesn't work when trying to lose unwanted pounds.

Choosing the right combination of foods will help keep your blood sugar in check and your cravings to a minimum. With each small meal, include some protein which will keep you feeling full. Healthy snack ideas include:

Handful of raw, unsalted almonds with an apple
Celery stalks with unsalted almond butter (1T)
1 Part-skim cheese stick
Hard boiled Egg (or just the egg whites)
2 cups of 94% fat free popcorn with handful of peanuts
Lettuce wrap with Bibb lettuce and deli turkey
1 cup lowfat yogurt
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese

Those are just a few snack ideas - I have a recipe that many of our clients (and their husbands) love, it's called "Twisted Tuna". It's a fantastic healthy spread that you can use on bread for a sandwhich, a whole wheat wrap or with stalks of celery. I like to make a big batch of it on Sundays - and it lasts all week.
Here's what you need and how it's done:

8 cans of chunk light tuna packed in water - drained
1 cucumber seeded and chopped (use more if you love cucumber)
1/2 red onion (more or less depending on how much you like onion)
1 8oz container of weight watchers whipped cream cheese

Combine all tuna together (make sure you drain it)....then combine it w/ entire tub of whipped cream cheese. Stir in the cucumber and chopped onion and that's it! You're done! Super easy, VERY high in protein and low in calories. One serving is actually considered 1 can of tuna....so you can divide this up into 8 servings.

At the start of each week, I also boil 2 cartons of eggs (18 ct)....then pop them back into the crate and refrigerate. Hard boiled egg whites have about 20 calories in each...and you can eat up to 6 egg whites....and only have 120 calories! Tons of protein in these...and excellent for those afternoon hours when I get hungry before dinner. Just have one egg and I'm happy. My kids love them as a quick snack. If I'm having oatmeal for breakfast, I will eat a couple of egg whites w/ it to add the protein.

Water should be your new best friend if trying to lose weight. It's amazing how many times people confuse hunger for thirst. 4:00 for me is the time of day when I need to drink a big glass of water. If I don't - I find myself scrounging through the pantry for junk...even though I just ate 2 hrs ago, and really shouldn't be hungry. I find when I drink a big glass of water, I am typically not that hungry....just needed to hydrate. Obviously, there are times when my body for whatever reason really does need to eat...but most of the time I just need more water.

I shoot for 3 liters a day of water. Especially if you are working out - and breaking a sweat - 90 oz is a good goal. The recommended 64 oz is just not enough if you're working out.
Food journaling is a fantastic way to track your calories and eating habits.

It's good from several different standpoints...
1) You re-think eating junk when you know you have to write it down
2) You are able to see what times you're hungry in a typical day
3) You can track what snacks/mini meals kept you full and satisfied until the next time to eat
4) You can make sure you are eating enough - and not dropping below the 1200 calorie mark
5) You can journal how you feel physically after eating.

It's amazing when you really start eating properly, how when you eat the junk, your body doesn't feel right. Your energy level isn't what it could be, and fatigue is constant. Set a goal for yourself, to change one bad habit a week...until you are where you want to be physically. For example - if lattes are your thing - try replacing that with hot tea....or not getting one every single day. Let that be your "cheat" for the weekend. If you do things right 90% of the time, you will be ok. I am all about moderation, and you may very well see me sometime getting Milk Duds at the movies....because you have to have your cheat times. Just not every day.

75 Weight Loss Tips from Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp

Follow Us

The Holidays are over, and now it's time for a NEW start in 2012! Tired of the jeans being tight? Ready to jump start your fitness? Here are 75 tips for weight loss that really work!

                                             I can only handle 1 change now. What should it be??

• Eating out? Halve it, and bag the rest. A typical restaurant entree has 1,000 to 2,000 calories, not even counting the bread, appetizer, beverage, and dessert.
• When dining out, make it automatic: Order one dessert to share.
• Use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate
• See what you eat. Plate your food instead of eating out of the jar or bag.
• Eat the low-cal items on your plate first, then graduate. Start with salads, veggies, and broth soups, and eat meats and starches last. By the time you get to them, you’ll be full enough to be content with smaller portions of the high-calorie choices
• Instead of whole milk, switch to 1 percent. If you drink one 8-oz glass a day, you’ll lose 5 lb in a year
• Overeating is not the result of exercise. Vigorous exercise won’t stimulate you to overeat. It’s just the opposite. Exercise at any level helps curb your appetite immediately following the workout.
• When you’re exercising, you shouldn’t wait for thirst to strike before you take a drink. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Drink 8 ounces an hour before and another 4 to 8 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes during your workout. Finish with at least 16 ounces after you’re done exercising
• Drinking too few can hamper your weight loss efforts. That’s because dehydration can slow your metabolism by 3 percent, or about 45 fewer calories burned a day, which in a year could mean weighing 5 pounds more. The key to water isn’t how much you drink, it’s how frequently you drink it. Small amounts sipped often work better than 8 ounces gulped down at once.
• Skipping breakfast will leave you tired and craving naughty foods by midmorning. To fill up healthfully and tastefully, try this sweet, fruity breakfast full of antioxidants. In a blender, process 1 c nonfat plain or vanilla yogurt, 1 1/3 c frozen strawberries (no added sugar), 1 peeled kiwi, and 1 peeled banana. Pulse until mixture is milkshake consistency. Makes one 2-cup serving; 348 calories and 1.5 fat grams.
• If you’re famished by 4 p.m. and have no alternative but an office vending machine, reach for the nuts—. The same goes if your only choices are what’s available in the hotel minibar.
• Next time you’re feeling wiped out in late afternoon, forgo that cup of coffee and reach for a cup of yogurt instead. The combination of protein, carbohydrate, and fat in an 8-ounce serving of low-fat yogurt will give you a sense of fullness and well-being that coffee can’t match, as well as some vital nutrients. If you haven’t eaten in 3 to 4 hours, your blood glucose levels are probably dropping, so eating a small amount of nutrient-rich food will give your brain and your body a boost.
• Making just a few changes to your pantry shelves can get you a lot closer to your weight loss goals. Here’s what to do: If you use corn and peanut oil, replace it with olive oil. Same goes for breads—go for whole wheat. Trade in those fatty cold cuts like salami and bologna and replace them canned tuna, sliced turkey breast, and lean roast beef. Change from drinking whole milk to fat-free milk or low-fat soy milk. This is hard for a lot of people so try transitioning down to 2 percent and then 1 percent before you go fat-free.

How do I avoid late-night eating??

• Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The large majority of people who struggle with night eating are those who skip meals or don’t eat balanced meals during the day. This is a major setup for overeating at night
• Eat your evening meal in the kitchen or dining room, sitting down at the table.
• Drink cold unsweetened raspberry tea. It tastes great and keeps your mouth busy.
• Change your nighttime schedule. It will take effort, but it will pay off. You need something that will occupy your mind and hands.
• If you’re eating at night due to emotions, you need to focus on getting in touch with what’s going on and taking care of yourself in a way that really works. Find a nonfood method of coping with your stress.
• Put a sign on the kitchen and refrigerator doors: “Closed after Dinner.”
• Brush your teeth right after dinner to remind you: No more food.
• Eat without engaging in any other simultaneous activity. No reading, watching TV, or sitting at the computer.

How can I control my raging sweet tooth??

• Once in a while, have a lean, mean salad for lunch or dinner, and save the meal’s calories for a full dessert
• Are you the kind of person who does better if you make up your mind to do without sweets and just not have them around? Or are you going to do better if you have a limited amount of sweets every day? One RD reported that most of her clients pick the latter and find they can avoid bingeing after a few days.
• If your family thinks they need a very sweet treat every night, try to strike a balance between offering healthy choices but allowing them some “free will.” Compromise with low-fat ice cream and fruit, or sometimes just fruit with a dollop of whipped cream.
• Try 2 weeks without sweets. It’s amazing how your cravings vanish.
• Eat more fruit. A person who gets enough fruit in his diet doesn’t have a raging sweet tooth.
• Eat your sweets, just eat them smart! Carve out about 150 calories per day for your favorite sweet. That amounts to about an ounce of chocolate, half a modest slice of cake, or 1/2 cup of regular ice cream.
• Try these smart little sweets: sugar-free hot cocoa, frozen red grapes, fudgsicles, sugar-free gum, Nutri-Grain chocolate fudge twists, Tootsie Rolls, and hard candy.
• Give it away! After company leaves, give away leftover food to neighbors, doormen, or delivery people, or take it to work the next day (and don't set it on your desk :)
• Walk around the mall three times before you start shopping.
• Make exercise a nonnegotiable priority.
• Remember, EAT before you meet. Have this small meal before you go to any parties: a hardboiled Egg, Apple, and a Thirst quencher (water, seltzer, diet soda, tea).
• As obvious as it sounds, don’t stand near the food at parties. Make the effort, and you’ll find you eat less.
• At a buffet? Eating a little of everything guarantees high calories. Decide on three or four things, only one of which is high in calories. Save that for last so there’s less chance of overeating.
• Scramble eggs in a nonstick skillet. Pop some asparagus in the microwave, and add whole wheat toast. If your cholesterol levels are normal, you can have seven eggs a week!
• A bag of frozen vegetables heated in the microwave, topped with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts.

Great ideas for a low-cal dinner when you don't want to cook

• A smoothie made with fat-free milk, frozen fruit, and wheat germ.
• The smallest fast-food burger (with mustard and ketchup, not mayo) and a no-cal beverage. Then at home, have an apple or baby carrots.
• A peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread with a glass of 1 percent milk and an apple.
• Skipping meals. Many healthy eaters “diet by day and binge by night.”
• Don’t “graze” yourself fat. You can easily munch 600 calories of pretzels or cereal without realizing it
• Eating pasta like crazy. A serving of pasta is 1 cup, but some people routinely eat 4 cups.43. Eating supersize bagels of 400 to 500 calories for snacks
• Ignoring “Serving Size” on the Nutrition Facts panel.
• Snacking on bowls of nuts. Nuts are healthy but dense with calories. Put those bowls away, and use nuts as a garnish instead of a snack.
• Thinking all energy bars and fruit smoothies are low-cal.

How to Cut Calories:

• Juice has as many calories, ounce for ounce, as soda. Set a limit of one 8-oz glass of fruit juice a day.
• Get calories from foods you chew, not beverages. Have fresh fruit instead of fruit juice
• Keep a food journal. It really works wonders
• Follow the Chinese saying: “Eat until you are eight-tenths full.”
• Use mustard instead of mayo.
• Eat more soup. The noncreamy ones are filling but low-calorie
• Cut back on or cut out caloric drinks such as soda, sweet tea, lemonade, etc. People have lost weight by making just this one change. If you have a 20-oz bottle of Coca-Cola every day, switch to Diet Coke. You should lose 25 lb in a year.
• Take your lunch to work.
• Sit when you eat.
• Dilute juice with water.
• Have mostly veggies for lunch.
• Eat at home
• Limit alcohol to weekends.

How to Eat more Veggies:

• Incorporate Shakeology into your day
• Have a V8 or tomato juice instead o a Diet Coke at 3 pm.
• Doctor your veggies to make them delicious: Dribble maple syrup over carrots, and sprinkle chopped nuts on green beans.
• Mix three different cans of beans and some diet Italian dressing. Eat this three-bean salad all week.
• Don’t forget that vegetable soup counts as a vegetable.
• Rediscover the sweet potato.
• Use prebagged baby spinach everywhere: as “lettuce” in sandwiches, heated in soups, wilted in hot pasta, and added to salads.
• Spend the extra few dollars to buy vegetables that are already washed and cut up.
• Really hate veggies? Relax. If you love fruits, eat plenty of them; they are just as healthy (especially colorful ones such as oranges, mangoes, and melons).
• Keep seven bags of your favorite frozen vegetables on hand. Mix any combination, microwave, and top with your favorite low-fat dressing. Enjoy 3 to 4 cups a day. Makes a great quick dinner.

Mantra to stay on track:

• “The best portion of high-calorie foods is the smallest one. The best portion of vegetables is the largest one. Period.
• “I’ll ride the wave. My cravings will disappear after 10 minutes if I turn my attention elsewhere.”
• “I want to be around to see my grandchildren, so I can forgo a cookie now.”
• “I am a work in progress.”
• “It’s more stressful to continue being fat than to stop overeating.”
• You can't ever "Out-Train" a bad diet

Are you looking for a weight loss program that works? Do you live in McKinney, Allen, Plano, Prosper, Frisco or N. Dallas? Jump into a 5 week boot camp with Texas Fit Chicks on any Monday and get affordable training and amazing accountability!
Our Bootcamp is INDOORS for the winter ~ we don't brave the cold!
Texas Fit Chick clients get a FREE MEAL PLAN plus a Full Body Comp from your trainer before AND after your 5 wks to see your results!
Huge Weight Loss Competition starts Jan 9 ~ Prize package worth over $800 to the client that loses the most!
Click here for 30 Day Total Transformation

Click Here to Visit our Website

Enjoy Free Fitness Tips Daily on our FB Page

Lose weight and reach your NEW YEARS goals with Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp!

10 Skinny Crock Pot Recipes

Follow Us

Healthy Crock Pot Dinners from Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp

Mexican Style Chicken Chili
4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 oz) jar of salsa (or homemade if you prefer)
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 (11oz) can mexi-corn
1 (15oz) can pinto beans, rinsed

Combine all ingredients. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Shred chicken & serve. Good with low fat cheddar cheese or light sour cream on top.

Easy Roasted Rosemary Chicken
6 skinless chicken breasts
1 can low sodium chicken broth
Fresh onion & garlic (if you have them)
1/2 cup fresh chopped rosemary
salt & pepper to taste

Optional- place sliced onions on bottom of cooker along with minced garlic.

Place chicken breasts in cooker. Pour can of broth then 1/2 cup fresh rosemary. Salt & Pepper to taste. Stir around to get the rosemary all over the chicken breasts. Cook about 6 hours on low.

Served with brown rice and steamed green beans.

Salsa Chicken

2-3 skinless/boneless chicken breasts
1 can rinsed black beans
1.5 cup chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn

 Put your chicken in the crock pot. Top with the rinsed black beans, salsa, and corn.
 Cover and cook on low for 6-9 hours, or on high for 4-5.

Cheese Burger Sandwiches

12 servings

1 1/2 pounds leans ground beef (or lean ground turkey)
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
8 ounces low fat cheddar cheese*
2 tablespoons skim milk
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
12 sandwich buns, wheat

Instructions:
Cook beef and garlic pepper in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

Spray 3 to 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beef and remaining ingredients except buns in cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours. To serve, fill buns with beef mixture.

Slow Cooker Fajitas
 1 each med. green,yellow & red (cut into 1/2 in strips)
1 sweet onion (cut into 1/2 in strips)
2 lbs. beef (cut into thin strips - skirt steak is perfect)
3/4 c water
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
8 tortillas warm
1/2 c salsa
1/2 c shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
8 tsp minced fresh cilantro

Place the peppers & onion in a 5 qt slow-cooker.Top with beef.

Combine the water,vinegar,lime juice & seasonings; pour over meat.

Cover & cook on low for 8-9 hrs or until tender.

Using a slotted spoon,place about 3/4 c. meat mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with 1 tsp. salsa,1 tbsp cheese, & 1 tsp cilantro;roll up.

8 servings

1 fajita equals 335 calories,10g fat(3g saturated fat),69mg cholesterol,564 mg sodium,32g carbohydrate,2 g fiber,29 g protein. 

Amazing Pork Tenderloin 

1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 cup low sodium beef broth, no sugar added
1/2 cup white wine (or apple juice, no added sugar)
3 Tbsp garlic, minced
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
8 teaspoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
pepper to taste

Place pork tenderloin in the slow cooker with herbs and spices.

Pour broth, wine, and soy sauce over the top, turning the pork to coat.

Carefully spread garlic over the pork, leaving as much on top of the roast during cooking as possible. Sprinkle with pepper, cover, and cook on low setting for 4 hours. Serve with cooking liquid on the side as au jus. Serves 8

Black Bean and Rice Soup

1 medium onion, chopped
3 carrots, thinly sliced (or handful of baby carrots)
2 stalks of celery, thinly sliced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
2 16 oz. cans black beans, drained & rinsed
1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
2 14.5 cans reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cooked rice

Combine all ingredients except the rice in Crock-Pot. Cover; cook on Low 8-10 hours, High 3-4 hours) Add cooked rice before serving.

Skinny Taco Soup
1 lb ground turkey
½ lb lean hamburger
3 tbsp taco seasoning

1 can rotel (do not drain)
1 can chili beans
¼ tsp (each) ground cumin, pepper, garlic power
1 tbs onion flakes
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 sm bag frozen corn (optional)
3 cups low sodium beef broth
Additional salt to taste.

Brown meat w/spices & taco seasoning. Pour into Crock pot w/other ingredients and stir. Cook for about 4 hours on low. Serve w/baked tortilla chips.

Cranberry Chicken 
2 pounds boneless, skinnless chicken breasts
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
dash ground allspice
1 cup orange juice (100% juice, no sugar added)
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp. unsulfered molasses

Preparation:
Brown chicken pieces and onion in oil; sprinkle with salt. Add browned chicken, onions and other ingredients to crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW 5 1/2 to 7 hours. If desired, thicken juices with a mixture of about 2 tablespoons cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons cold water.

Honey Chicken
1 lb. or 4 small skinless chicken breasts
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup diced onion
3 T. oil
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. powdered ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 cup water

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly. Place the mixture in a slow cooker. Cover & cook on low for 4 hours. If desired, serve over rice or orzo.

Recipes from Skinny Crock Pot

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

Follow Us

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.

10 Foods that Fight Fat & help you lose weight!

Foods that fight fat. If you want to lose weight but don’t know what to eat…you’re not alone. Go into any bookstore and you will see a dozen different books on what to eat and what not to eat. Some of those books are great – and some should be used as a coaster for your drink. There’s not a secret solution or quick fix – actually let me restate that. There are quick fixes that will drop weight off of you…but they only last as long as you are “On” them – and once you return to normal eating, more often than not, more weight will come on. You basically screw up your metabolism each time you do one of those things….so it gets harder and harder to keep it off. Here are the top 10 foods I keep handy that are all great in fighting off fat!


1) Cottage Cheese. Why it works Cottage cheese has whey protein, which releases hormones that tell your brain when you've had enough to eat, says Dave Grotto, R.D., of Chicago. Look for lowfat versions, which have 80 calories and 1 gram of fat per 1/2 cup. My husband likes to mix lowfat yogurt with the cottage to make it a little tastier…just make sure the yogurt has less than 12g of sugar.

2) Egg Whites - Why they work The amino acids in egg whites help build lean muscle that may in turn help rev metabolism. I buy 18 lg eggs on Sunday, boil them and then dry them off – pop em back into the egg crate and we eat on them all week long for a really quick and easy snack. They are great for the afternoon snack attack hits!

3) Oatmeal - Why it works Plain oatmeal has no added sugar and keeps blood sugar steady. Even better than Old Fashioned kind – do Steel Cut for more fiber. I add cinnamon and stevia (natural sweetner) to make it even better. Great on a cold morning.

4) Almond Butter – Why it works We use almond butter daily around here. It’s healthier than Peanut butter, and supplies healthy fats we need. Spread it on celery sticks for a great afternoon snack. Don’t over-do 2T 190 cals.

5) Beans – Why it works You can't beat beans—they're only about 150 calories per 1/2 cup and full of protein, fiber and antioxidants. Always good with brown rice or veggie chili. They will fill you up and will go easy on the grocery bill too!

6) Salmon – Why it works Just 3 ounces of canned salmon delivers 530 IU (more than the Daily Value) for vitamin D and 181 mg of calcium, a power-packed nutritional combination that may be just what your waistline needs as we get older

7) Soybeans (Edamame) – Why it works These are fat blockers. Soybeans contain lecithin, which help flush fat from your system rather than sticking on your thighs. 1 C has 150 calories…great afternoon or movie snack!

8) Lean Protein – Why it works Regulates insulin levels and stops cravings. Helps the body fill full. Protein is known as the building block for the body's muscle. The more lean muscle mass built in the body, the less fat that will exist in the same area! Great sources: Chicken breast, turkey, egg whites, buffalo

9) Olive Oil – Why it works Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat. Our bodies metabolizes these types of fats at a faster rate than saturated fats, which may lead to further weight loss. The British Journal of Nutrition published a study in 2003 suggesting that monounsaturated fats, from products such as olive oil, break down fats stored within the body. Once the fat was broken down, it was easier for the body to release and eliminate the fat. Replace oils in your diet that contain saturated fats with olive oil to increase your belly fat loss.

10) Whole Grains – Why they work Whole grains have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and blood coagulation. Whole grains have also been found to reduce the risks of many types of cancer. They may also help regulate blood glucose in people living with diabetes. Other studies have also shown that people who consume more whole grains consistently weigh less than those who consumed less whole grain products.

Check labels carefully! Foods labelled with the words "multi-grain," "stone-ground," "100% wheat," "cracked wheat," "seven-grain," or "bran" are usually not whole-grain products. Color is also not an indication of a whole grain. Brown does not necessary mean whole wheat or whole grain! Some brown bread has brown coloring added to achieve the brown color!

When determining if a packaged food product contains whole grain or not, look for the word "whole" in the ingredient list. Also look for the Whole Grain Stamp (see above examples). A "good source" stamp contains at least 1/2 serving of whole grains while an "excellent source" contains at least 1 serving of whole grains. - Healthcastle

For the fastest weight loss possible (the healthy way) combine Cardio and Strength training in your workouts. Be sure to increase weight and/or reps to avoid the dreaded plateau. Not sure how to workout? Let our female personal trainers teach you how to reach your goals. Our women only bootcamps incorporate interval training and mix in Kettlebells, Medicine Balls, Resistance Bands and more...so we keep it fun and your body won't ever know what's coming next. Our trainers have been successfully helping women lose weight and keep it off since 2009, and we have the most fun McKinney Boot Camp around! We are located less than 1 mi from Adriataca, in Stonebridge Ranch, and less than 1 mi from the Frisco line. All of our workouts are INDOORS for the winter. You will lose weight, get a meal plan for free, and have fun in the process!

Click here for our website texasfitchicks.com

Click here for our Facebook Page and trainer tips!

Follow Us