Friday, November 4, 2011

One Happy Chick in McKinney...


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"I've been working out with LeighAnne in McKinney on M/W/F at 6:00 am for almost 8 weeks. I've enjoyed being able to just show up and someone else has already put together a fantastic workout.  No planning required!  It is a different workout every time and I'm always exhausted by the end of the hour.  Every time I show up I wonder, "what will we be doing today?".  Before I started with Texas Fit Chicks I had gotten out of the habit of working out.  If I did workout it was typically just cardio (no strength training)  The program has provided great cardio AND strength training workouts.  It has also provided much needed accountability.  After my first 5 weeks I had lost over 10" and almost 2% body fat.  You can't argue with results!  I would (and have) recommend it to my friends!"

Want to contact LeighAnne? TrainwithLeighAnne@gmail.com

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Celina Balloon Festival - Win Free Bootcamp with Texas Fit Chicks!


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Texas FIt Chicks Will Be at this Event on Saturday, Nov. 5 ONLY!

The 6th Annual Celina Balloon Festival & Family Fun Day
Celina is just north of Prosper - straight up Preston Rd.

Rises Again for a Cooler Balloon Festival

Celina, TX-

- The 6th Annual Celina Balloon Festival and Family Fun Day, scheduled November


4th and 5th, 2011 at Old Celina Park in Celina, TX, promises to be a “cooler” balloon festival

embraced in November’s temperatures, fun-filled rides, attractions and colorful balloons. The

Festival will be an exciting time for sponsors, vendors and families throughout the DFW area.

The Balloon Festival is sponsored by Automation Integration and Texas Health Resources and

is produced by the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce with special thanks to the City of

Celina.

The Festival provides an affordable family fun event with admission priced at only $5 per

person, children 5 and under free. Discounted multi-day tickets and family packages are

available online. Parking is $5/car ($8 both days). All carnival rides and games are from $1.00

to no more than $5 each.

The vibrant colorful balloons will take flight Friday afternoon and return for a brilliant glow Friday

evening. Be sure to arrive by 8am on Saturday morning to watch the balloons lift-off again for a

graceful flight over the region. Saturday evening will feature another magical glow and a

spectacular laser light show.

While the hot air balloons are in the skies there will be a variety of activities “on the ground” to

occupy the interests of visitors from all age groups.

•Up to 120 Arts, Crafts, Business and Food Vendors

•Carnival rides for kids (and fun-loving adults) including a 30’ Ferris wheel, big swing, giant

slide and merry-go-round.

•Giant (and not so giant for the little ones) inflatables offering bouncing good times

•Midway Games of Skill

•The original fun house featured in the movie “Grease”.

•Classic Car show produced by Memory Lane Car Shows and sponsored by Parts Plus

•Helicopter Rides

•Kite Demonstrations from Big Mikes Kites.

•14 Music Entertainers featuring local talent

•Youth performances from local dance, martial arts and choir groups

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp trainers will be doing a FREE workout on Stage 2 at noon! Bring your mat and see just what we do! All levels welcome - each exercise shown at beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness level. Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp trainers from McKinney, Frisco and Prosper will be at our booth, and if you've been thinking of signing up ~ now's the time to do it! Very special gift for new clients that sign up that day. Current "Fit Chicks" can also register to win 2 free weeks! Our bootcamp has locations in Plano, Frisco, Prosper, Allen and McKInney Texas. You can get "Fit for Less" for just $10/class. Perfect to stay in shape and accountable to your trainer over the holidays!
Check out our website for before and afters www.texasfitchicks.com
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Committed to your success!
Melody Chandler

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Secrets of our FIt Chick Belly Blast Winner!

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Our Texas Fit Chick Cecilia had amazing results with bootcamp and our Belly Blast Challenge! She had weight loss of 10.37% and experienced a total transformation! This is her before and after. So many of our Texas FIt Chicks took the challenge and got great results! Cecilia was gracious enough to send me her 'secrets' of success and exactly what she did to get these great results!
"Before I started with the Belly Blast, I set my goal. My goal was set to lose at least 15 pounds.  Since I set my goal, I know exactly what I was shooting for. For my initial 3 days detox, I only lost 6 pounds.  So after that I knew I would have to work harder to lose more.   I know it sounds crazy but I did keep track of my progress every day by weighing myself.  ( I would not recommend anyone to do that)

 On my cheat days, I picked one thing that I liked the most to eat for lunch so I still had time to digest before going to bed. Since my favorite was sushi, I had sushi for my cheat days.  When I ate my cheat food, I ate fist size portion (I imagine my stomach is like the size of my fist.  I sure don't want to overstuff myself). If I had to eat after 6pm, I ate veggies only withno dip or dressing.


Since it didn't taste good, I usually ate a little and I would quit and go to sleep.  I drank a lot of decaf green tea to stop my cravings.  I brought my thermos with tea in it  everywhere so that I could take sips of it when I was hungry.

My extra workout was rope skipping. I got this Thrive by Dr Vonda Wright, MD jump rope from Dicks.  It is a jump rope without rope so I would not trip and slow down my workout. I liked to watch TV while I was skipping rope because I would forget how long I skipped rope for. I love rope skipping since it helps improving my core strength and heart rate.  I usually skip for 20 minutes to 30 minutes a day.

I think the top 3 things that I learned from this contest are  goals setting, meal planning and enjoying the process.  It is important to set your goal so that you can stay focused.   And more importantly, you have to think ahead and plan ahead of time of what you need to eat on the next day.   I made my food ahead of time so that I could bring it to work everyday.  I have saved so much money by not eating out, it is just amazing to see how much more food I can get, and how much money I can save by eating at home.  

I would highly challenge everyone to do this Belly Blast in the future because there is really nothing to lose except your weight. I am the kind of person who gets bored easily with the food that I eat.  So finding a new way to eat and exploring new food is a really fun thing for me to do.  It is definitely fun to eat healthy and feel healthy.  When you start losing weight, you will probably ask herself, "why didn't I start this belly blast earlier?"  Going on a diet doesn't mean that you have to give up  burger or french fries, it just means that you have to eat less of those greasy stuff.   As you know, you are what you eat!

I started training with Michelle and Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp in June this year and I totally love her training style.  She does not act like a drill sergeant.  She let us go in our own pace.  She knows everyone has her limit so as long as we try our best, she will give us compliments and encouragement. She is always thinking and planning ahead of time.  One time she emailed us to remind us to bring our towels with us to the next bootcamp because the exercise that we were going to do might hurt our tail bones.  She also let us know the modifications for some exercises are so that we will not feel frustrated with stuff that we cannot do
. 
I love the Texas Fit chicks Bootcamp because I need direction when it comes down to working out.  I need feedback and I need to know what I am doing is benefiting to what part of my body. In addition to that, I also love to see familiar faces at the bootcamp.   I feel comfortable working out with a bunch of ladies who are just like me.  We are non judgemental and totally care free. Working out with the Fit chicks bootcamp is like my special break away from my busy work and family.  Our one hour of bootcamp passes by so quickly especially with Michelle and us joking around and chit chating.  I am now actually looking forward to working out since I love the fun atmosphere and the peaceful mornings spent working out!"

Are you ready to lose weight and transform your body? Check out our Belly Blast and consider taking the challenge ~ it works!
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Monday, October 10, 2011

Next week is FRIEND week at Texas FIt Chicks Bootcamp!!


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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Fat Burning Foods our Texas Fit Chicks love.


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Now don’t get all excited. We don’t have any magic wand solutions that will take the place of exercise and eating right. But we do have a few foods that could help you on your journey to rid yourself of excess flab.

LEAN PROTEIN
To put it simply, protein takes a lot of effort for the body to break down and digest. A lot more than, say, fat. So while your body is working hard to process that protein, you’re burning calories. Stop by the seafood counter next time you're at Kroger! Chances are you’re not getting enough of it. Not only is fish a fabulous source of lean protein, BUT many types are full of those Omega-3 fatty acids you’re always hearing about. Beans are also a wonderful source of protein. And it’s no secret how we feel about our friend the soybean. (Let’s have a cheer for veggie patties and soy-meats!)

WHOLE GRAINS
Belly fat is not particularly cute on anyone (except maybe babies), so it’s exciting news that whole grains can do a number on that stubborn flab around your midsection. One of the easiest ways to get whole grains into your diet? Oatmeal in the morning. Quaker’s Simple Harvest Multigrain Hot Cereal is really good and just full of grains. Also, Kashi GoLean’s Hot Cereal packs in 7 whole grains and a big 5 - 7g fiber! Mmmmm…

GRAPEFRUIT
Ever since you were a kid popping Flintstones Chewables, you’ve known that Vitamin C is good for you — and that certainly hasn’t changed. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant AND has been shown in studies to help burn fat. So, if you’re looking for a snack, how’s about a nice, juicy grapefruit? The theory is that grapefruit helps to lower insulin levels, which keeps you from being hungry all the time! We know it smacks of classic diet food, but those Ruby Reds are MIGHTY delicious! If it’s too sour for you straight, sprinkle it with some no-calorie sweetener like Splenda or stevia.

GREEN TEA
Green tea is EVERYWHERE. It’s been classified as a “superfood” as it’s been linked to reduced rates of heart disease and cancer. And now it helps us lose weight too? Green tea has been shown to raise our metabolism, which is key in our battle with the bad stuff. Researchers also suspect that substances called polyphenols combined with caffeine are responsible for its fat-burning properties.

SPICY FOODSYou know how when you eat spicy foods, you sometimes start to sweat a little (ew)? That’s because it’s given a little kick to your heart rate. These little kicks will result in a temporary increase in your metabolism, which will help you burn fat a little easier for a bit. A quick hit with cayenne, red pepper flakes, or whatever hot sauce you fancy should do the trick and get your blood pumping. And these spices are practically calorie-free. Yes!

LIGHT DAIRY
Hey, dairy queens! Good news! It turns out that people who eat low-fat or fat-free dairy lose MORE weight than people who don’t. Sure we mentioned protein before, but it bears bringing up again since the magical combo of calcium and protein seems to work wonders. We’re WAY into yogurt, so we suggest picking up some Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt and mixing in your favorite fruits, sugar-free preserves… or whatever! Also, light string cheese is a GREAT little snack, with only around 50-60 calories and 2.5g fat a pop. Not bad for hard cheese, people.

WATER
Experts say it’s important to drink lots of water if you’re trying to burn fat Your body can’t work effectively if it’s dehydrated — not only will you FEEL like you don’t have any energy, but also your body really won’t have what it needs to function and burn off fat. Keep that machine humming — drink at least 8 glasses of water a day!

CINNAMON
Sure this stuff tastes good — that’s why it’s found in SO many things. But those chefs might not know that their sprinkling of cinnamon is helping the body process sugar more effectively and lower blood sugar levels. High blood sugar can lead to the body storing more fat, so maybe put together a little shaker of cinnamon and Splenda to sprinkle on your favorite foods! Then whip up some fat-burning cinnamon toast by using your new concoction on whole-wheat bread!

APPLES
An apple a day isn’t going to keep the gym away, but it’ll probably make your diet plan more effective. Word on the street is that the pectin contained in apples limits how much fat your cells can absorb. (SWEET!) Plus it’s a naturally soluble fiber, which is always good. So next time you feel all snacky, grab whichever apple looks best to you (we love Honeycrisps!).

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp is most effective for our chicks when they follow a good nutrition plan! Eating clean is critical to changing your physique. Hope these 9 tips help you on your weight loss journey. Ready to commit to change your body but don't want to pay the price of a private personal trainer? Our Fitness bootcamp is the answer! All of our trainers are nationally certified, and specialize in training women for fat-loss. Every bootcamp workout is different, so your body won't ever plateau.

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Ready to sign up?? Visit our website, Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp and get started this Monday!!




Monday, August 29, 2011

5 Important Fitness Tips from Texas Fit Chicks Trainer Melody


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LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE
Fitness isn’t just about a physical state; it’s about your overall wellness, realizing that we have one body and it doesn’t come with an old for new guarantee. With this in mind, take care of yourself day in day out and try to make healthy lifestyle choices 80% of the time.

RECOGNIZE THE MIND : BODY CONNECTION I’m an avid believer in the mind : body connection. In fact, when participating in a big event, physical fitness will only take you so far and thereafter, it’s all down to your inner strength. A strong mind is also incredibly empowering; it gives you confidence and courage which leaks into every areas of your life.

SPICE IT UP
If you don’t mix up your training you will plateau and quickly get bored. Are you a runner? Crosstrain and go for a swim or join one of our Bootcamp Sessions for 5 wks so spice up your routine. by trying new classes or workouts regularly.Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp incorporates both cardio and strength that will help condition your body in a short period of time.

SET GOALS
Motivation levels in the best of us go through peaks and troughs. To combat this, I think it’s important to set regular goals to work towards. Whether running your first 5k, committing to lose 10lbs or striving to master a new sport, set a goal and then work backwards to implement a plan to get you there. Visualize yourself where you want to be, then do what it takes to get you there.

TAKE TIME OUT
Only a small portion of your time is actually spent training so make sure you consider your non-training time as well. Treat yourself to massages, meditate, plan a girls night out… and sleep … only when sleeping does your body really get the chance to renew and repair.

We are the best fitness boot camp in the N Dallas area. Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp has locations in McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Frisco, Plano and Addison Texas with camp times from as early as 5am to as late at 8pm, five days a week! Join bootcamp now to jumpstart your fitness, or finally lose the weight! Here's what some of our current clients have to say about our fitness bootcamp:
"You guys are waaaaay better than other bootcamps I've tried, as you don't just run us and give us tasks some people can't do, you teach us plan it so no one looks or feels left behind. I love all the modifications as we're building strength. I especially appreciate how every day is different so it's impossible to get bored." - Amy S, McKinney Fit Chick

"I tell everyone how much I enjoy Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp, and look forward to going. I never dread class. It makes me feel great!" - Sarah L. Frisco Fit Chick

We are RESULTS oriented, and our female personal training team specializes in training women only. With over 1,000 women that have experienced our bootcamp program ~ we KNOW what works and your results are guaranteed! If you follow our free meal plan and attend 5 wks of bootcamp with us, you WILL lose weight/inches!

Be sure to "Like" our Facebook Page for your chance to win free bootcamp and get our free daily fitness tips from lead trainer, and owner, Melody. Visit our website: Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp to see before and afters of our clients, or to join and become our newest Fit Chick :)






Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Addison Texas Boot Camp with Texas Fit Chicks starts August 29!


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Addison Texas chicks! Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp is so excited to now offer our newest boot camp for women only with our certified personal trainer, Sylvia. Bootcamp will meet on M,Tu,Th from 5:30am-6:30am in Addison. Get ready to change your body and meet other chicks with the same goal. Sylvia is a fantastic trainer with a passion for helping women lose weight. Here's what some of our other chicks have to say about their experience with Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp.

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks about 5 weeks ago and I difiantly have seen great results! I have always been in shape, worked out but then I had two children and just never went back to my great body! After 5 weeks I can see my abs for the first time in 5 years! I was NOT over weight.. Just not in shape :) Working out three times a week with these wonderful women and trainers have been amazing! Yay for Boot Camp!!! :)" -- Chaning M.

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks last Aug 10' love every min of it and never wanna stop. I have to say I was super nervous about joining. Joining was the best thing I ever did. I noticed changes in my body after the first couple of weeks. I feel like a new person. It doesnt matter how big, small, out of shape or whatever, they will be right there guiding you through the workout. Its a very postitve amosphere and tons of support! I LOVE MY TEXAS FIT CHICKS!!" - Justina

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks in February 11', and haven't skipped a beat since. I had been working out with a personal trainer at my local gym, when I was given my first 5 week boot camp as a Christmas gift. All I can say is, I wish I had found TFC before I waisted that money on a personal trainer! With TFC you get both your cardio AND your strength training in one. It's the perfect amount of both, and I noticed a change in my body within the first week. There is accountability and tons of support within this family of women! I have had the opportunity to work out with 3 trainers who have also become great friends. I LOVE Texas Fit Chicks, and can't imagine ever stopping! I will NEVER push myself the way I'm pushed during these workouts! You can't go wrong!" Aimee S.

"I have been working out for only 2 week with Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp in Plano! As a newbie, I have felt instantly welcome (and sore, I might add). The workouts are super fun and they change each one up so much that you don't EVER get bored. I would highly recommend getting up early to work out! I feel so much better all day after my work-outs! I can't wait to start seeing some awesome results!! I also really like working out with only girls! Takes all the pressure off!" - Amy S.

Sylvia is also a weight loss coach and has personally lost a lot of weight and maintained! She's excited to share her knowledge and experience with chicks in Addison. Here is a picture of her before and after:



Ready to join Texas Fit Chicks bootcamp in Addison? Have more questions? Email Sylvia directly at trainwithsyl@gmail.com

Allen Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp *NEW* Evening camp starts this month!


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Allen Texas Bootcamp with Texas Fit Chicks now offers an evening camp option! Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp is so excited to now offer 7pm boot camp for women only with our certified personal trainer, Katrina Erickson. Bootcamp will meet on M,Tu,Th from 7pm-8pm at Raintree Pediatrics. Get ready to change your body and meet other chicks with the same goal. Katrina is a fantastic trainer with a passion for helping women lose weight. Here's what some of our other chicks have to say about their experience with Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp, plus a deal this week only that will make now the best time to become our next Fit Chick!

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks about 5 weeks ago and I difiantly have seen great results! I have always been in shape, worked out but then I had two children and just never went back to my great body! After 5 weeks I can see my abs for the first time in 5 years! I was NOT over weight.. Just not in shape :) Working out three times a week with these wonderful women and trainers have been amazing! Yay for Boot Camp!!! :)" -- Chaning M.

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks last Aug 10' love every min of it and never wanna stop. I have to say I was super nervous about joining. Joining was the best thing I ever did. I noticed changes in my body after the first couple of weeks. I feel like a new person. It doesnt matter how big, small, out of shape or whatever, they will be right there guiding you through the workout. Its a very postitve amosphere and tons of support! I LOVE MY TEXAS FIT CHICKS!!" - Justina

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks in February 11', and haven't skipped a beat since. I had been working out with a personal trainer at my local gym, when I was given my first 5 week boot camp as a Christmas gift. All I can say is, I wish I had found TFC before I waisted that money on a personal trainer! With TFC you get both your cardio AND your strength training in one. It's the perfect amount of both, and I noticed a change in my body within the first week. There is accountability and tons of support within this family of women! I have had the opportunity to work out with 3 trainers who have also become great friends. I LOVE Texas Fit Chicks, and can't imagine ever stopping! I will NEVER push myself the way I'm pushed during these workouts! You can't go wrong!" Aimee S.

"I have been working out for only 2 week with Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp in Plano! As a newbie, I have felt instantly welcome (and sore, I might add). The workouts are super fun and they change each one up so much that you don't EVER get bored. I would highly recommend getting up early to work out! I feel so much better all day after my work-outs! I can't wait to start seeing some awesome results!! I also really like working out with only girls! Takes all the pressure off!" - Amy S.

Grab a friend and you both get 5 wks of Texas Fit Chicks bootcamp for $99 each! That's around $6/session with your trainer! Bootcamp includes free body comp before AND after your 5 wks, Free meal plan and Amazing accountability from your fit chick trainer. Check out and enter Promo code Allen7pm then APPLY to get $100 off your session!
Questions? Email Katrina directly: TrainwithKatrina@gmail.com

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Thursday, August 4, 2011

No more excuses...from Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp


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NO EXCUSES!

You've been doing it for a while now, probably longer than you realize. Again and again, you come up with a reason why you're going to start TOMORROW.

Before you know it, you wake up one morning and you're 5 lbs, 10 lbs, or 15 lbs heavier than you were a few months ago! Enough is enough. Now is the time to stop making excuses, to stop putting your fitness on hold, and to start working out. Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp will give you affordable accountability and experienced personal trainers that will get you to your fitness goals!

Don't Let Age Get the Upper Hand

With every year that passes, your body conspires to make getting into shape harder. Your metabolism slows down as you age, adding weight that you'll have a harder time shedding. Your growth hormone production slows down, making it even more of a challenge! What might have been a snap at 20 will take more time and effort at 45.

Here's the good news: You CAN absolutely get fit at ANY age! BUT....the longer you put it off, the harder it will be to make those changes.

Your body is more primed to respond to exercise right NOW, than it will be even 6 months from now. And, if you happen to be that 45 year old who starts working out today, know that soon enough you'll be fitter than a 20 year old who's sitting around still making excuses!

The Chicken or the Egg?

It could be that you're overweight and think you need to lose a few pounds before you start working out. So, you've decided that you're going to lose weight by dieting BEFORE you start an exercise program. You've even got a list of groceries to restock your fridge and pantry with and to start you on your way. I can't tell you how many times I've heard women say "I want to get fit before I start bootcamp!" That couldn't be further from the truth. Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp GET our chicks in shape, and that's our job. Don't feel like you need to get fit before starting boot camp with us, that's OUR job!

It's true that watching what you eat is a huge part of a fitter, trimmer life. But studies show that making the switch to healthier eating is easier when you're already working out regularly.
Exercise will cause you to crave healthier foods, encouraging a fit diet to come more naturally, and the pounds to melt off quicker! Our bootcamp workouts will inspire you to make good choices throughout the day.

Laziness Makes You Even More Tired
Maybe you're waiting around until you feel less exhausted and fatigued by work, family, and everything else that goes on. Chances are, you will ALWAYS have a ton of things going to that will zap up your energy!

More good news: Exercise will INCREASE your energy throughout the day, so you will have more clarity and be able to get more done during your day

You've just got to get the ball rolling!

It's a Mental Game
Fitness is about being proactive mentally AND physically - putting it off will actually psyche you out! Adding regular exercise isn't necessarily easy. But the longer you wait to begin working our regularly, the more insurmountable a challenge it will seem.

Put the kibosh on negativity before it starts to impact your drive to workout and live healthier! The little engine that could do did do because he was already doing.

Decide right now to stop your excuses and take the first step. Our bootcamp trainers are ready to help you reach your personal fitness goals.
Call or email Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp today, and say goodbye to waiting until tomorrow!

Texas fit Chicks Bootcamp has locations in McKinney, Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Richardson, Allen, Wylie, Anna, College Station and Houston Texas.

We offer womens only bootcamp with nationally certified female personal trainers. All exercises are shown at beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness levels ~ so chicks of any fitness levels will get a great workout!

Free meal plan to go along with your bootcamp and full body comp from your personal trainer.

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20 Tips to get Great Abs


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Anyone can attain a flat stomach if they know the rules that govern getting it. Yes there are flat stomach rules. Follow these rules and you will slowly but surely get the flat stomach that you may be yearning for.

Belly Blast Rule 1 – Follow the Belly Blast Rules
Doing something that is contrary to the flat stomach rules could result in your body holding to your belly fat tighter than ever. Belly fat is the last bastion of fat storage in the body and the body will fight tooth and nail before releasing it. If you ever try to go in battle against your body, you will surely lose. Work with your body rather than against it.

Belly Blast Rule 2 – Be Patient
Everyone wants a flat stomach fast. Advertisements on how you could get a flat stomach quickly, are all over the internet. When it comes to weight loss or getting a flat stomach, slow is fast and fast is slow. This follows the law of the farm where everything has a gestation period. Just like pregnancy takes 9 months, attaining a flat stomach too will take time. Give yourself the next 21 days with our belly blasting program to see results!

Belly Blast Rule 3 – You Are Going to Have to Work For It
There is no magical pill or equipment that can give you flat abs. You are going to have to pay for it. Payment would be in the form of sweat. If there was a quick fix or magical diet, Oprah would have found it by now. So stop looking for shortcuts. These rules are the shortcuts.

Belly Blast Rule 4 – Stop Dieting
Dieting is war against your body. Your body will win any dieting war. It will even go to the extent of causing you to regain all the weight that you have lost, once the diet is over. For this reason, any unhealthy or fad diets must be avoided.

Belly Blast Rule 5 – Stop Doing Spot Training
100 crunches or even a thousand crunches will not get you great abs. You need to start exercising your big muscles so that it can help to remove the layers of fat on your body. In bootcamp, we focus on the entire core, which is more functional than 1000 crunches.

Belly Blast Rule 6 – Start Doing 3 hours of Weight Resistance Exercises
Exercises that work the big muscles such as squats, lunges, push ups are excellent for removing the layers of body fat. Weight resistance training exercises are the most effective known for burning fat and boosting your metabolism.

Belly Blast Rule 7 – Do Interval Training Instead of Steady State Cardio
Interval training is far superior than conventional cardio training. Try doing 2 sessions of this in a week. Be cautious of the strain on the body from interval training and start gradually. This takes priority over steady state cardio. So you should find time for this first.

Belly Blast Rule 8 – Do Cardio Exercises Once Completing 3 hours of Weight Training a Week
If you are able to spare more than 3 hours of exercise time, you could do conventional cardio exercises such as jogging, cycling or swimming. This should only be done if you cannot handle the stress of interval training. Interval training is far superior to shed belly fat.

Belly Blast Rule 9 – Remove or Absolutely Minimize Sugar and Simple Carbohydrates
Desserts, sweetened drinks, any sweet food or white flour should be avoided.

Belly Blast Rule 10 – Avoid Sweetened and Calorie Filled Drinks
Sweetened drinks pack lost of calories. Avoid drink that have lots of milk in it such as lattes. These too have lots of calories even though being low-fat. The calories come from the simple carbohydrates in the milk.

Belly Blast Rule 11 – Avoid or Reduce Milk to a Minimum
Lactose in milk spikes insulin. It would be wise to stay away from milk until you have achieved your flat stomach goal. You should be able to get enough protein from your meals. If you need more protein, it could be obtained from protein shakes.

Belly Blast Rule 12 – Understand Food Combination That You Should Avoid
Fat, sugar and alcohol taken in combination is detrimental to your flat stomach goals. Here is a detailed explanation of meal combination to avoid.

Belly Blast Rule 13 – Breakfast is Compulsory
Research has shown that people who skip breakfast store more abdominal fat. Skipping breakfast is a cardinal sin and should be avoided at all cost if you really want a flat stomach.

Belly Blast Rule 14 – Have 3 Small Main Meals and 2 Snacks
You should be eating every 3 or 4 hours to rev up your metabolism. Do not take this opportunity to overeat. Your main meals should be small servings. Eat nuts or fruits for snacks.

Belly Blast Rule 15 – Have 6 to 8 Hours Sleep at Night
Lack of sleep results in elevated levels of cortisol which promotes abdominal fat storage. A lot of people exercise and eat healthy but compromise on sleep. They have an extremely tough time losing belly fat.

Belly Blast Rule 16 – Strengthen Your Core Muscles

Belly Blast Rule 17 – Avoid Alcohol
Alcohol halts fat burning and increases appetite. Abstain from alcohol until your flat stomach goals are achieved. Read the earlier article for detailed information on alcohol’s effect on weight loss.

Belly blast Rule 18 – Be Aware of the Weekend Binge
An earlier article showed how a lot of people are disciplined on the weekdays but blow their diet on the weekends. Over consumption of food and drink causes a setback to a lot of people.

Belly Blast Rule 19 – The Flat Belly Diet Should Consist of Food With Low Calorie Density
Food with high calorie density have lots of calories in a small portion of food. These mainly include food with a combination of fat and sugar. One could easily overeat without realizing the overload of calories.

Great Abs Rule 20 – You Do Not Need to Finish Everything On Your Plate

Eat until you are 80% full. Do not eat until the food on the table or the food on the plate finishes.

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Monday, August 1, 2011

Perfect Vacation Plan (when you can't get to Boot Camp!)


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So many of our Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp clients are heading out for one last summer vacation with the family! Lots of our Fit Chicks have asked us what they can do to avoid gaining weight while they are away. Since we all know that vacation means a break in your routine, and lots of rich food that we don't normally eat, it's very important to go in with a plan! Nobody wants to think about calorie counts of everything they eat while they're gone, so getting a great workout in first thing in the morning, will help!
Tabata training is the perfect answer to getting in a great workout before the day begins. Tabata training means doing an exercise at full intensity for 20 seconds, then taking a 10 second break - and repeating the entire sequence 8 times through. It's a high intensity workout for 4 minutes, but, if done properly, is equivalent to 45 minutes of steady state cardio on a treadmill!
Cardio exercises are perhaps the most important ones that one would do during a workout session on vacation. The reason is pretty simple. Cardio will keep the heart in better shape, help the circulatory system function better, thus delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Boot camp exercises are good cardio work outs but more importantly these exercises great for the cardio vascular system also help to burn the fat reserves ensuring that a person loses weight and builds muscles.


Tabata training can be done with several options for highly intense work. The first tabata option is our boot camp cardio exercise, sprinting. Most people who have attended boot camp drills hear the term high intensity alternate training a lot of times. This is because sprinting is alternately done with slow jog and is a great work out for losing weight. Sprinting can also be made tougher by running up an incline or a hill. Other modifications of this exercise are stepping up and down to another spot which is about a foot higher than the ground.  Sprinting helps the heart, the legs, and overall weight loss along with increasing stamina of our fit chicks!

Another boot camp cardio exercise which is amazingly effective for weight loss too, is the squat thrust. This actually consists of a few steps. The first step is to squat and touch your hands to the ground. The next step is to jump and push your legs behind to a pushup position. The third step is to get back to the squatting position with hands and legs close together and hands touching the ground. The fourth step is to get back to the standing position. These 4 steps comprise a set and doing at least 10 sets could lead to some real calories expended! Tabatas with squat thrusts really WORK.
The third cardio exercise is actually a modification of the second one. Burpees (yes, if you're a current Texas Fit Chick, you know just what these are) consist of a series of steps that can make our fit chicks sweat in no time. Burpees involve jumping as high as possible and then landing in a squat position with hands and legs together and the hands touching the ground. This is immediately followed by pushing the legs back to a pushup position. After this you need to get back to the squat position, jump up and then land in the standing position that you had initially started with. Tabata burpees always get a moan from our chicks that have been in bootcamp with us for any time...but they WORK!

The fourth cardio exercise is a modification of jogging but slightly more difficult. It is known as high knee drill and involves raising the knee to the height of the chest and then placing the foot forward. This is alternately done for both the legs as one jogs ahead. High Knee burpee tabatas are great when you don't have a lot of room to get your workout done - hotel rooms especially!

The fifth boot camp cardio exercise is the slow pushup which involves doing 4 pushups at a stretch and then on the fifth push up going half down and holding for a few seconds. Repeating this for a few sets is very beneficial. All the above exercises not only help the cardio vascular system but also help in weight loss.

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Friday, July 22, 2011

Texas Fit Chicks 75 Tips for Weight Loss (that really WORK!)


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                                               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

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

7 Steps to Create new healthy habits


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What are your habits?


Do you eat the same thing for lunch, go through the same exercise routine, and fall into bed at the same time each night? Or maybe you've made a habit out of eating whatever looks good, avoiding exercise, and staying up as late as possible.

John Dryden famously said, "We first make our habits, and then our habits make us."

Confucius said, "Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them."

And Aristotle noticed that, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit."

It's pretty clear that the habits you adopt will shape who you are.
When it comes to your body, the two habits that define your physique are your eating and exercise habits. In fact, everyone that you know who is in great shape has dialed in these two important habits.

If you aren't happy with your body, then simply adjust your eating and exercise habits. Here's how to adopt a habit:

Making a Habit
Use these seven steps to create a life-improving habit.

1) Decide on the ONE habit that you would like to develop. It's tempting to pick up 3 or 4 healthy habits, but choosing just one new habit is realistic and doable.

Here are some healthy habit ideas:
Do not eat after 7pm each night.
Bring your lunch to work instead of eating fast food.
Exercise 4 times a week after work for 45 minutes each time.
Only eat fruits and veggies as your afternoon snack.
Get up early and exercise for an hour each morning.
Work with a personal trainer 3 times a week.

2) Write your new habit down on paper. Also include your 3 main motivators for developing this new habit, the obstacles you'll face, and your strategies for overcoming these obstacles.

Here's an example:

My new habit is to work with a personal trainer 3 times each week.
My 3 main motivators are 1) to feel confident in my bathing suit this summer, 2) to have more energy, and 3) to fit into my skinny jeans.

The obstacles I will face are 1) not having the energy to go to my session after work, 2) not having enough money to pay for sessions, and 3) not having my spouse's support.

I will overcome these obstacles by 1) doing my workouts before work instead of after work, so I have more energy, 2) cutting down on frivolous spending to ensure that I can afford it, and 3) asking my spouse to support my efforts.
3) Commit fully to your new habit, in a public way. This could mean posting it on facebook, or simply announcing it at the dinner table. Put yourself in a position where you might be a little embarrassed to give up on your new habit.

4) Keep track of your progress. You could keep a detailed journal or simply make a check mark on each calendar day that you successfully exercise your new habit.

5) Keep yourself publically accountable. This means either status updates on facebook or verbal status updates at the dinner table. Your friends and family are in a position to offer you support, so don't shy away from those close to you.

6) When you fail, figure out what went wrong so that you can plan around it in the future.

7) Reward yourself for your success.

Once your new habit becomes second nature, usually in about 30 days, feel free to add a second habit by going through the same 7 steps.

I'd love for Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp to become your new healthy habit! Call or email us now to reserve your spot.

Enjoy this yummy and healthy recipe tonight!

Easy Teriyaki Salmon

Salmon is filled with healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids, protein, and vitamin B12. This recipe is quick and tastes amazing. Serve it with a side of brown rice and steamed veggies.
Servings: 4

Here's what you need:

1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 (6oz) salmon steaks

In a large re-sealable plastic bag combine the first six ingredients; mix well.
Set aside 1/2 cup of marinade and refrigerate.
Add salmon to remaining marinade, cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours, turning once. Drain and discard marinade.

Place the salmon on a broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Brush with reserved marinade; turn and broil for 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Brush with remaining marinade.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 392 calories, 19g fat, 2.6g carbohydrate, .2g fiber, and 38g protein.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Bootcamp Fit Chicks in Meridiths' 7pm McKinney have this to say...


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After Texas Fit Chicks I have more energy, strength; I really feel stronger all over.
I would highly recommend Texas Fit Chicks to anyone. - Deena G.

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 recommend TFC to friends and family...even strangers! I thoroughly enjoy the workouts. ~ Tracy E

"My attitude and confidence improved just after the 1st week. I've always been selfish w/my evenings & really didn't like obligating myself to regular evening activities. Again, result = lethargy, frustration, FAT! I love TFC being in my regular schedule and look forward to italmost every time! I heard my husband telling a friend the other evening that he hoped the budget would always be there for this because it has made a huge difference in my self esteem and attitude! I thought to myself "he's right, I do feel different"! I'm doing things I didn't think I could. I still have a long way to go building lung capacity etc, but I've come so far it's not even funny! AND, the inches lost were the icing on the cake! I think I lost 5+ inches the first round, or maybe it was 6+!! My weight is on a down trend and I actually have muscles!! It's reinforced and reminded me, we can do anything if we set our mind to it, apply the effort, and trust the Lord for strength!! WHOOHOOOO!!! We are all at different levels of fitness but everyone is encouraging and cheering each other on. Of course great groups are usually the result of leadership....... Meredith you are AWESOME. So encouraging, friendly, caring, dedicated, need I go on?! I have loved getting to know you, you are a blessing!" Bridgette B.

My clothes fit better! I don't feel like a stuffed sausage! I recommend Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp all the time and love the incentives you give to get people to sign up. It is affordable compared to the personal trainers at a gym. And it is just fun! I look forward to another session. Holly

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Why does Interval Training work?


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Boot Camp Fat Loss - Why Interval Training Works



What is it About Boot Camp Fat Loss and Interval Training that Works So Well?



If you are interested in knowing more about boot camp fat loss, then you have come to the right place. This is not the type of training meant for those that are afraid to sweat. We like to say that at Texas Fit Chicks bootcamp we don't sweat...we glisten. Losing weight with interval training like the type that is featured in our boot camp is much more productive than many other types of programs for fat loss out there.

For many people that want to lose weight it is not about how, but instead about the results. Women want to be able to see in the mirror that they are losing weight or at least step on a scale and see that they are lighter. This means that you need more than just a workout that makes you feel the soreness that you only feel when you know you worked hard. You also need a method of working out that is going to prove to you that you can lose weight and you can see it disappearing.

You do not need to have any fancy equipment to use boot camp fat loss exercises and the best fat burning exercises are the ones you can do with your own body. Texas Fit Chicks keeps it interesting with body weight movements that you can do without any equipment to get the results you are after. We also incorporate the use of medicine balls, resistance bands and Kettlebells from time to time.


Making Sure you Use Boot Camp Fat Loss Properly



 Boot camp fat loss workouts have become very popular across the United States and for good reason.  The reason behind the popularity is all in the results. The results that women are seeing from the different boot camp fat loss programs are visible and they change your body. Texas Fit Chicks is unique in our approach. Unlike other bootcamps in the area, we never yell, demean or embarass you into pushing yourself. Our atmosphere is to inspire you to challenge yourself. We know how to motivate without a megaphone.
When you participate in our boot camp programs you'll find out very quickly that you are going to use all of your muscles instead of just isolating a few of them each day. When you perform exercises that engage all of your muscles, you will burn more fat than you will ifyou just isolate one group of muscles. If you were to compare doing crunches to doing an exercise like a jump squat you are going to find that the jump squat burns about 10 times as many calories. This is because it engages more of the muscles groups than a crunch does.

If you become a client of Texas Fit Chicks boot camp fat loss program, it will help you to lose the weight you are trying to shed much faster than most other routines out there. We also hold you accountable! We use interval type of training to help you get your heart rate up, find your target zone, and engage as many muscle groups as possible in each exercise.

The best part about losing weight is that you gain confidence, energy, and so much more. This is a life changing experience that many have already gone through, and you can be our next FIT Chick! Once you find and complete the first of your Texas Fit Chicks boot camp fat loss program, you will be hooked on the results and you will want to do it again and again.

We offer locations in McKinney, Plano, Allen, Prosper and Frisco with times as early as 5am and as late as 8pm M-F. Our bootcamps are for women only and we've helped hundreds of chicks become TExas Fit Chicks since 2009. What are you waiting for? Get in with us for under $200 and change your life.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

5 Amazing (and Healthy) Recipes the fam will love...all under 30 mins.


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BBQ Chicken Wraps
Ingredients

4 large, high fiber tortillas (I used Large La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low Carb Tortillas)
8 oz shredded, skinless rotisserie chicken breast
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup corn (thawed if frozen, drained if canned)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Juice from 1 lime, freshly squeezed

Instructions
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add all ingredients except tortillas, carrots, cilantro and cabbage; stir to combine. Cook until hot, 4 to 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, and cilantro.
Assemble the wraps by equally diving the cabbage mixture between the 4 tortillas, and place in the center of each tortilla. Top with one-fourth of the chicken mixture; roll as you would a burrito.

Slice in half diagonally and serve warm.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)Cooking time: 5 minute(s)Diet (other): Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 4
Recipe by LaaLoosh.com.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 wrap
PER SERVING: 206 calories; 5g fat; 34 g carbohydrates; 33 g protein; 14 g fiber

Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Ingredients


2 5-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium shallot, minced
1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
2 tablespoons dry vermouth, or dry white wine
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, or scallion greens

Preparation
Season chicken with pepper and salt on both sides.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once or twice and adjusting the heat to prevent burning, until brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 12 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.


Add shallot to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Pour in vermouth (or wine); simmer until almost evaporated, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute. Pour in broth and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cream and chives (or scallions); return to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan, turn to coat with sauce and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.


2 servings

Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition
Per serving : 275 Calories; 15 g Fat; 5 g Sat; 7 g Mono; 84 mg Cholesterol; 5 g Carbohydrates; 25 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 373 mg Sodium; 370 mg Potassium

Crockpot salsa chicken

Ingrediants:
4-5 frozen chicken breasts
1 can of corn
1 can black beans
1 small can green chiles
1 jar of your favorite salsa
(deli fresh or homemade tastes best)
4 oz low fat cream cheese
Combine all ingredients in crockpot on low setting for 7-8 hours.
30 min before serving add cream cheese on top and let melt.
Stir (shred chicken If preferred) and serve with corn tortillas, quinoa or brown rice.
Makes 4-6 servings depending on size of chicken breasts. Great for freezing and saving for work lunches
Eating Well/2008

Healthy Sloppy Joes
IngredientsAllrecipes

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste


Directions
1.In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
2.Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 188
Total Fat: 9.3g
Cholesterol: 50mg


Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients

1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
7 corn tortillas
vegetable oil


Directions
1.Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a slow cooker. Pour in water and chicken broth, and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in corn and cilantro. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High setting for 3 to 4 hours.


2.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

3.Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil. Cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.

4.Bake in preheated oven until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. To serve, sprinkle tortilla strips over soup.
Nutritional Info: 262 Calories/10.2g fat
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