New Journal Pages

Several of you have requested the ability to print your own Journal pages just incase you spill coffee or have a family emergency that keeps you from class. Here is the link to our Journal pages.

Reordering Nutrition info in Sparkpeople

Go to Sparkpeople.com log on and click on the “my nutrition” button. Then to the right of the large word Nutrition you will see a button entitled “change Nutrition Goals” You will then see a list of nutrition option. delete the nutrition options that are out of sequence to your paper journals. Then click on “add another nutrient to track”. Ad them back in in the order of our paper journals. Also add fiber and sodium if you haven’t yet. This will make copying your info to the paper much smoother. Hope this helps.

Recipe: Pizza Pizza Muffins

1 cup milk
1/4 cup olive oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup unbleached flour
1 large egg
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup sliced olives
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Beat together milk, oil, and egg; set aside. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir chickpeas into dry ingredients. Stir tomato and olives into dry ingredient mix. Stir in liquid ingredients until just blended. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese.

Spoon into a muffin pan with 12 sections that have been coated with nonstick baking spray. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Let sit 10 minutes before removing from muffin pan.

Calories: 210; Total Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g; Cholesterol: 44 mg; Sodium: 561 mg; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Fiber: 2 g; Protein: 7 g

Recipe by David Feder, RD; photo by Gary Dolgoff

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Are you and your teammates ready for the challenge. It’s time to shed those pounds. Get your team signed up today.

Review: Bob Harper’s Inside Out: Cardio

This is my first review in a series of three, of Bob Harper’s latest DVD series Inside Out Method. I really love this workout. It is one of the hardest workouts I have ever attempted. I nearly passed out and 15 minutes after this 60 minute workout I’m still shaking. This workout isn’t for the faint of heart. If your just starting out this DVD isn’t for you. I’d try the Biggest loser Jump Start or some Sweetin to the Oldies. When your ready to feel the burn and fatigue shakes step into this serious workout DVD. This DVD will have some regular weekly rotation in my workout schedule. Mark my words it will kick your butt. If you give it a try let me know what you think.

GodFit Challenge

 

So by popular demand Kirsten and I have decided to create a new Weight Loss Challenge. This challenge will be open to anyone who is a member of our Christ First Weight Loss groups. There is still time to get enrolled in our next session so call the church today and sign-up. 815-235-2824. This GodFit Challenge will be like the GetFit Challenge we have had in Freeport in the past. It will also have an emphasis on daily devotions as well. points will be awarded for journaling, eating fruits and veggies, dinking water, cardio, strength training, group attendance and body weight % lost. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams. More info coming soon.

A holy outlook on health and fitness - Freeport, IL - The Journal-Standard

A holy outlook on health and fitness - Freeport, IL - The Journal-Standard

Exciting New Year

I’m so excited about this new year. We have a great new devotional we will be starting. We will also be adding a new Saturday morning weight loss group. Kirsten and I will be making the Wednesday night workouts a weekly event as well. I’m also super excited about introducing a new GodFit Challenge to our groups and friends. This God Fit challenge will be like the FHN GetFit Challenge of years past. We will award points in a similar fashion. We will also award points for daily devotions. I’m excited about developing this new challenge. A lot is happening and I’m looking forward to what God has in store for us in 2011. Are you ready for a new beginning?

Get signed up today.  Call Kirsten at the church office for more info: 815-235-2824

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