New! Granola Girl Weight-loss System! How to Banish the Blubber that Covers Your abs, arms, and tush from Fitness Elements Express!

How to Banish the Blubber that Covers Your abs, arms, and tush

Finally! Fitness Elements Express brings to you the Boot Camp Blitz Granola Girl Weight- loss system that burns 300 calories for every 20 Minutes

Listen up Ladies you cannot beat body-fat with weight training alone. If you want to banish the blubber that is covering your abs (and arms and tush), you need to commit to doing heart- pounding, sweat- drenching, calorie-burning, cardiovascular, fitness and nutritional food routines. In this article you will be given a demonstration of the all new Fitness Elements Express Granola Girl Weight-loss System that will help round out your training 1-2-3 fat-burning punch and core nutrition crunch.

First off not all cardio is created equal. High-intensity interval training not only promotes fat-burning, but also improves cardiovascular fitness. Endurance training will also do this, as well as build your muscular endurance. Circuit training increases your heart rate to help you burn calories and build muscle strength. Here's a demonstration of how to use an effective Boot Camp Blitz to maximize those 300 calorie burning intervals.

Get ready to sweat Granola Girl!

You will need an exercise mat, and step bench for your equipment. This is a military- inspired type workout may be bare-bones and came at a good time in solute of June 14th being Flag day! This is an effective form of cardio as any machine can provide. Execute each exercise at a pace that alicits the corresponding PE. Move swiftly from one exercise to the next, or rest a few seconds between exercises if necessary by marching in place- just don't stop moving.


Exercises Time(Min.) PE

March in place (warm up) 3/2

High March in Place 1/5

Glute Kick 1/6

Jog in place 1/5

High March in Place 1/6

Push-Up 1/7

Squat Thrust 1/6

Crunch 1/7

Split Jump 1/6

Step- Up 1/5

March in Place 1/4

Plank 30 sec./5

Skater's Step 1/5

Reverse Crunch 1/5

Side lunge 1/5

Plank 30 sec./5

Squat Jump 1/8

March in Place (cool-down) 2/3


I think this will get you going in the right direction ladies and give you that 1-2-3 Boot Camp Blitz you need. To learn more about Fitness Elements Express Granola Girl Weight-loss Systems that will educate you on Custom Cardio, Calisthenics, and Core Nutrition just ask Natalie Pyles today! Have a happy and healthy day!

By, Natalie Pyles

Author, NSA Speaker, Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Expert, Wellness and Lifestyle Coach, Holistic Nursing and Nutrition Educator and Consultant, and the creator of the all new Granola Girl Weight-loss System

P.S. If you would like to learn more on topics such as Buckwheat not a derivative of a Wheat product and more then call Natalie Pyles today at 480-212-1947, or Tweet, or Face book her, or email fitnesselementsexpress@yahoo.com to answer any questions you have and more!!

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Put some Spring in Your step with a New Easter Bunny Carrot Recipe from Fitness Elements!

NEW! Enjoy a Healthier Choice Spring & Easter Ginger Carrot Recipe from AllRecipes.com

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, cut diagonally into thin slices
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Splenda
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup raisins
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add carrots, and continue to boil until just tender, about 2 minutes. Rinse with cold water, drain well, and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, Splenda, and garlic. Season with cumin, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in carrots and raisins, and toss with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 139 Total

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Another New article for you from Fitness Elements! Crack the No-Forbidden Food Myth Code # 2

" Why You Should Use My Fat-Loss For Idiots Guide To Achieve Maximum Results!" Part 1

This will be Part 1 to a 3 part series of " Why You Should Use My Fat-Loss For Idiots Guide To Achieve Maximum Results!"

You are overweight for one of three reasons because one you're eating the wrong foods, two you're eating the wrong types of calories per meal, or three you're eating the wrong meals in the wrong meal frequency each day.

Think closely about what I'm about to tell you since it's going to change the way you think about dieting once and for all. At least that is my hopes for you in the long hall.

Food Is more powerful than you will ever know and it is more powerful than any prescription weight-loss pills, because the food that you eat can either work for you or agaist you. Let me repeat that food can either make you THIN or make you FAT. You don't get fat because of lack of exercising, thats a myth. You get fat because you don't eat the right foods at the right intervals each day.

Also, the pattern that you choose to eat your meals each day is more powerful than any presciption weight loss pills. This is true because Your body is like an engine and it only needs certain foods at certain intervals each day, and if you don't eat the right times your body won't utilize that fuel to burn those calories- and you will wind up storing those calories as fat tissue.

( Clue: You need to eat more than three meals per day to lose weight, but I'll talk to you more on the details later).

You have gotten over weight by eating the wrong foods at the wrong times in the wrong frequency. And guess what you can get SLIM by eating the RIGHT foods at the right times, in the right amounts, and right frequency each day.

I'ts not really any more complicated than that , and the way to start losing weight has nothing to do with starving yourself or jogging 2 hours a day.

The reason You cannot lose weight by starving your body ( using a low calorie diet) is because your metabolism will detect any major drop in calories and it will then adjust itself by burning fewer and fewer calories each day.

Let this be your first part of this 3 part series " Why You Should Use My Fat Loss For Idiots Guide To Maximize Your Results!" Let this sink in your mind and be a lesson to you of what not to do. Now, Stop Dieting and start thinking more about Intelligible Eating and Exercise. Thats another series altogether that I will be writing about so stay tuned for Part 2 and by for now.

Your Friend In Health & Fitness,

Natalie Pyles

Health, Fitness and Nutrition Expert, Medical Exercise and Post Rehab Specialist, Author, and NSA Speaker

News Alert! NEW Spring Blog for You Fitness Elements Popeye Style!

When it comes to your Workout and Waistline ask Yourself this ...What would Popeye Do?

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Super Bowl Makeover Secrets from Fitness Elements!

Tailgating Menus Seem to be a great Hit!!

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Feed the Crowd

Football season is here again, and with it comes one of our favorite food experiences: tailgating. We've put together four great menus to satisfy any hungry group of sports (or grill) fans. All the salads and desserts can be made a day or two ahead, and everything else will cook right on the grill, whether it's in a stadium parking lot or your own backyard. Make a full menu, or mix and match; either way you'll be well fed and ready to root for your team.

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What a Great time of Year to Share Food tips, recipes, games and some Outdoor bonding before, after and during the Game! Enjoy these suggestions from your Fitness & Nutrition Expert Natalie Pyles!!

10 Top Secrets of Portion Control from Fitness Elements!

10 Top Secrets of Portion Control

So many invisible factors cause us to eat more than we want. Here, easy-to-remember tips for becoming "portion aware."

1. Before Eating, Divide The Plate
   Here’s a simple rule to portion a plate properly: Divide it in half. Automatically fill one side with fruits or vegetables, leaving the rest for equal parts protein and starch. This way, you begin to see what a properly balanced meal looks like. Spaghetti and meatballs? Steak and potatoes? They’re only half a meal, incomplete without fruits and vegetables.
2. Pre-Portion Tempting Treats
   The bigger the package, the more food you’ll pour out of it. When two groups were given half- or 1-pound bags of M&Ms to eat while watching TV, those given the 1-pound bag ate nearly twice as much.
3. Head Off The Mindless Munch
   Five minutes after eating at an Italian restaurant, 31 percent of people couldn’t remember how much bread they ate. If you’re worried you might do the same, have the bread removed from the table.
4. Downsize The Dishes
   If you’re one of the 54 percent of Americans who eat until their plates are clean, make sure those plates are modestly sized. On a standard 8- to 10-inch dinner plate, a portion of spaghetti looks like a meal. On a 12- to 14-inch dinner plate, it looks meager, so you’re likely to dish out a bigger portion to fill the plate. When researchers gave study participants 34- or 17-ounce bowls and told them to help themselves to ice cream, those with the bigger bowls dished out 31 percent more ice cream.
5. Limit Your Choices
   The more options you have, the more you want to try. In one study, researchers gave two groups jellybeans to snack on while they watched a movie. One group got six colors, neatly divided into compartments; jellybeans for the other group were jumbled ­together. Those given a mix ate nearly two times more.
6. Use Your Power For Good
   Most homes have a “nutritional gatekeeper” who controls 72 percent of the food eaten by everyone else. The person who chooses food, buys it, and prepares it wields power. If that’s you, take advantage of it.
7. Avoid A See-Food Diet
   Office workers who kept candy in clear dishes on their desks dipped in for a sample 71 percent more often than those who kept their candy out of sight.
8. Turn Off The Television
   The Vast Wasteland leads to vast waists. It’s not just the couch-sitting. TV distracts you from how much you’re eating, and the more you watch, the more you’re likely to eat. In a study comparing how much popcorn viewers ate during either a half-hour show or an hour-long show, those who watched more television ate 28 percent more popcorn.
9. Think Before You Drink
   Pour cranberry juice into two glasses of equal volume: one short and wide, the other tall and thin. Most people pour 19 percent more cranberry juice in the short glass because the eye is a poor judge of volume in relation to height and width.
10. Serve Good-For-You Foods Family-Style
    Not all portion-control strategies are about eating less. You can have as much as you want of some foods. Place the foods you want your family to eat more of―salads and vegetable sides―within easy reach on the dining table. In a soon-to-be-published study, Wansink found people who kept baby carrots in plain sight ate 25 percent more during a day.

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Soup Month is here and there is Nothing like Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup to warm up Your Belly and Not give You the Bulge!

Community Spotlight: Healthy Custom Recipe from Fitness Elements!!

Photo by: MakeItHealthy

Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

“I used low-sodium chicken broth, and reduced fat by using skinless chicken breasts and cooking spray instead of oil. Adding some tasty fresh toppings helps my family get more vitamins.” – MakeItHealthy –

See top recipes made lighter.

Enjoy Your Healthier Soup Selects from Your Fitness & Nutrition Expert Natalie Pyles and Have a Healthy and Happy New Year!!

Whole Wheat Bread Month is Here!

Herbed Bread-Stuffed Tomatoes For You!

Look for "100 percent whole wheat" or "100 percent whole grain" on the label. The bread and tomatoes in this recipe supply about 20 percent of the day's fiber, while the touch of sharp Parmesan boosts a serving to provide 10 percent of daily calcium needs.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 tomato halves)

Ingredients

• 6 ripe firm plum tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut in half lengthwise
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces whole wheat bread (about 2 slices), toasted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°.

Scoop pulp and seeds from tomato halves into a sieve over a bowl; press with a spoon. Reserve 1/4 cup liquid in bowl. Discard pulp mixture.

Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place bread in a bowl; drizzle with tomato liquid. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, basil, oil, oregano, thyme, and garlic. Fill tomato halves with bread stuffing, pressing gently. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon cheese. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

151 (46% from fat)

Fat:

7.7g (sat 1.2g,mono 4g,poly 0.8g)

Protein:

6.7g

Carbohydrate:

16.6g

Fiber:

5.3g

Cholesterol:

2mg

Iron:

1.3mg

Sodium:

423mg

Calcium:

95mg

Enjoy Your Whole Wheat Bread Recipe from Your Fitness & Nutrition Expert Natalie Pyles!

10 Healthy Eating Resolutions from Fitness Elements!

1. Try Something New

Life is short, the menu is long, and the odds favor the adventurous eater. Variety ensures a nutrient-rich diet and a much happier diner. Eat your way through the color palette―in foods, each color reflects a different set of key nutrients that your body needs. Experiment with different cooking methods to entertain your palate, expose your family to exciting new dishes, and keep yourself learning and growing as a cook. You'll never run out of new things to try and never, ever, grow bored.

Next2. Choose Healthy Fats

Tools and Recipes:

• Explore World Cuisine
• Learn a New Technique

Life is short eating and exercising is a way of life so make it fun and flavorful! You will never go wrong from Your Fitness & Nutritional Expert Natalie Pyles have a healthy and happy day!

New Years Buffet Solution for You from Fitness Elements!

Skip the big, blow-out New Year's Eve party this year, opt out of the frenzy, and start the year in a more intimate fashion with a close group of friends and family. You can pay homage to this special night by sending invitations encouraging your guests to dress elegantly, and, of course, by toasting the occasion with plenty of Champagne.

Choose a selection of buffet appetizers like the Cherry Chutney Cheese Torte and little Roast Pork Sandwiches. As the party progresses, bring out different hot hors d'oeuvres. This helps to keep the party lively and your guests well fed throughout the evening as they nibble stuffed mushrooms, salmon skewers, and other tidbits. These mostly make-ahead dishes allow you to relax and enjoy the fun, too. Each recipe makes at least 12 servings, so you can mix and match dishes to suit the size of your party. For the perfect celebratory piece de resistance, serve the Chocolate Fondue at midnight. It is blissful paired with a glass of bubbly.

P.S. Try the lower calorie Roast Pork Sandwiches as a great News Years Eve party food solution! Happy New Year's my Health & Fitness friends! Be safe and have lots of fun!

Amazing Amaretto!

Gifts From the Kitchen of Fitness Elements!

Package these crunchy cookies in a gift box with a pound of your favorite coffee beans. Look for almond paste on your supermarket's baking aisle, and for best results, don't substitute marzipan, which is sweeter and more finely textured, in place of the paste.

Yield: 40 cookies (serving size: 1 cookie)

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (7-ounce) package almond paste
• 1 teaspoon amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup turbinado sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

Place granulated sugar and almond paste in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until almond paste is broken into small pieces. Add amaretto and egg whites; beat on high speed 4 minutes or until smooth. Chill batter for 20 minutes.

Drop batter by teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle evenly with turbinado sugar. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Cool completely on pans; carefully remove cookies from parchment. Cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

48 (26% from fat)

Fat:

1.4g (sat 0.1g,mono 0.9g,poly 0.3g)

Protein:

0.6g

Carbohydrate:

8.6g

Fiber:

0.2g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.1mg

Sodium:

3mg

Calcium:

9mg

Overnight Caramel French Toast for Your Holiday Brunch from Fitness Elements!

"This is one of my favorite holiday brunch dishes because it can be prepared the night before and popped in the oven to bake the next morning. I adapted it from a family favorite by reducing the amount of butter and eggs, and switching to low-fat milk; it still tastes decadent and rich." -Vanessa Johnson

Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1 piece)

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter
• Cooking spray
• 10 (1-ounce) slices French bread (soft bread such as Pepperidge Farm)
• 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, stirring constantly. Pour mixture evenly into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Arrange bread slices in a single layer over syrup in dish.

Combine milk and next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Pour egg mixture over bread slices. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over bread.

Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until golden. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

314 (21% from fat)

Fat:

7.2g (sat 3.2g,mono 2.8g,poly 0.6g)

Protein:

6.2g

Carbohydrate:

57.4g

Fiber:

1.1g

Cholesterol:

57mg

Iron:

1.6mg

Sodium:

360mg

Calcium:

128mg

Tip: Just try to reduce extra calories, fats , sugars and sodium by using light or extra light versions you won't miss the taste I promise! Who loves ya from Your Fitness & Nutritional Expert Natalie Pyles!

Wine and Spirits Healthy Holiday Tips!

Wine and Spirits

Health benefits: In moderation, alcoholic beverages can help reduce cholesterol, maintain healthful blood pressure levels, and control arterial inflammation. Red wine contains varying amounts of resveratrol, an antioxidant from grape skins that can help reduce blood clotting by decreasing platelet aggregation.
Latest research: There’s no doubt that drinking to excess harms the liver. But a recent study reports that modest consumption may help prevent the most common liver disease in the United States, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). In the study, those who consumed one glass of wine a day reduced the risk of NAFLD by 50 percent.
How much to enjoy: One serving per day for women, up to two for men. One serving of alcohol is one 4- to 6-ounce glass of wine, one 12-ounce beer, or 1 ounce of alcohol (liquor such as gin, vodka, whiskey, or the like).

Tip: From Your Nutrition Expert Natalie Pyles Alcohol is its own calorie category Now being 7 calories. Calories do count remember input versus output!

Example: Fat 9 grams, carbs 4 grams, protein 4 grams, and alcohol 7 grams I hope this helps you my health and fitness friends!

Are You looking for Healthful Holiday treats with Benefits?

Holiday Treats with Health Benefits

Nuts

Health benefits: Mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids―the types of fats that have been linked to heart-health benefits. All nuts contain quality protein and fiber, and are excellent sources of vitamin E, folate, and magnesium. English walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that may help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by decreasing arterial inflammation.
Latest research: People who eat nuts often have lower risk of heart disease. One study shows that eating a small handful (about 11/2 ounces) of macadamia nuts daily helped reduce total cholesterol by 9.4 percent and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by 8.9 percent. Macadamia nuts are higher in monounsaturated fats than other tree nuts. These fats play an important role in regulating cholesterol and keeping levels optimal.
How much to enjoy: 1 to 11/2 ounces, or roughly 1/4 to 1/3 cup. Eat enough to cover the palm of your hand.

I hope these Healthful Holiday tips help You!

Looking for the Ultimate Holiday Weight Gaining Tips?

How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Enjoy festive meals without gaining a single pound. The MyRecipes registered dietitians share their best strategies for navigating the holiday dinner table.

Putting on a few pounds after a round of holiday meals is not inevitable if you use a few of these simple eating strategies.

• Don't skip breakfast. If you starve yourself all day in anticipation of the big meal, you're more likely to overeat and feel uncomfortable. You might want to eat a lighter breakfast than normal, but don't skip it.

• If you're asked to contribute to the meal, bring a low-fat or low-calorie dish that you know you can enjoy without guilt. Fresh veggies and dips, fresh fruit, low-calorie casseroles or low-fat fruit desserts are always good options.

• Drink as much water as you can before and during the meal.

• Replace pre-meal nibbling by sipping water or a low-calorie beverage and munching on fresh veggies and healthy dip.

• Get at the end of the line if the meal is being served buffet-style. That will give you less time to go back for seconds.

• Fill up your plate with low-fat items such as white meat turkey, roasted vegetables, green salads, and either fresh fruit or a fruit dessert.

• Go easy on the veggies covered in cheese and breadcrumbs.

• Select a whole grain roll if they're available and leave off the butter.

• Use a salad plate instead of a large dinner plate to help with portion control.

• Keep healthy proportions in mind as you fill your plate: One half of your plate should be vegetables, one fourth protein, and one fourth carbohydrate.

• Keep up with the calories you drink. One 5-ounce glass of white wine has about 145 calories.

• Finish your meal with a cup of hot tea or coffee. While you're sipping, you'll have time to receive the signal from your body that it's full.

• Practice saying, ''No, thank you. I've had plenty.'' And mean it.

• Excuse yourself from the table after the meal so you won't be tempted to keep nibbling. If possible, go outside and take a brisk walk.

• Volunteer for a clean-up chore that is away from the kitchen so you won't be tempted to keep eating.

For more tips on holiday weight control:
How to Prevent Holiday Pounds
100-Calorie Snacks
11 Simple Ways to Cut Calories

P.S. Fitness Elements will help you anytime with resources and a FREE 1 on 1 Nutritional Consultation with Natalie Pyles your Nutrition Expert call today 480-212-1947 or email fitnesselementsexpress@yahoo.com

Happy Holidays!

Healthy Holidays Continue from Fitness Elements! Peppermint Hot Chocolate Anyone?

Peppermint Stick Hot Chocolate

Make a traditional cup of hot chocolate fit for the holidays by serving it with candy canes. The candy cane is not only for decoration – it also adds flavor to the hot chocolate as it melts in the mug.

For an adults-only party, consider spiking this drink with mint liqueur, such as peppermint schnapps or crème de menthe.

Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup hot chocolate, 1 candy cane, 1 tablespoon marshmallows)

Ingredients

• 8 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
• 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 12 candy canes
• 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
• Whole grated nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

Combine milk, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, nutmeg, and semisweet chocolate in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook 25 minutes or until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally. Serve with candy canes and marshmallows. Garnish with whole grated nutmeg, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

194 (18% from fat)

Fat:

3.9g (sat 2.3g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

7g

Carbohydrate:

34g

Fiber:

0.8g

Cholesterol:

10mg

Iron:

0.6mg

Sodium:

96mg

Calcium:

32mg

What a Way to open up and Breathe Peppermint is known for that! Enjoy my Health & Fitness Friends! Have a Great day!