Roasted Red Pepper Chicken and Avocado Salad

Looking for a cool salad to fill you up this summer?

Here's a delicious recipe from my partners over at Prograde Nutrition for you.

Roasted Red Pepper Chicken and Avocado Salad

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 bag (10 oz.) torn romaine lettuce (about 10 cups)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/4 of a medium Vidalia or Walla Walla onion, chopped
½ cup Red Pepper
1/2 cup Light or Fat-free Italian Dressing
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

Toss avocados with lemon juice in large salad bowl.
Add lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions; mix lightly.
Add dressing; toss to coat.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately.

Hey, if you like that one they've got 196 more! Seriously, Prograde has a really cool 197 Healthy and Delicious Fat Burning Recipes ebook for just $4.95!

Check it out here:

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Easy Top 3 to lose weight

Easy Top 3 to lose weight

Ok so you are confused at all the detailed info you see on the web, the tv, magazines et.

so let me help you clear things up and make the top 3 easy weight loss tips for you;

1 - Eat 2-3 hours before bedtime - if you eat at bedtime your body slows down its metabolism and calorie burning furnace and you can potentially store some extra calories.

2 - eat at wake time - breakfast is just that, break-fast. eating first thing tells your body that its time to start burning calories and get going for the day.

3- Eat 5-6 meals to keep your metabolism on fire. Small meals every 3 hours keeps your metabolism on fire. Skipping meals will send the signal to store your calories. not good for weight loss.

Start with these simple three to get you on fire for you summer vacation body.

Shocking Research On Increasing Your Metabolism

It's my guess this Monday you might very well be looking for ways to increase your metabolism.

It's my guess this Monday you may have "misbehaved" a little bit this past weekend.

Well, lucky for you my partners over at Prograde Nutrition have just released another brief special report on some shocking research about Metabolism.

There's some good news AND some bad news.

Find out for yourself how this story ends by reading it all right here:

http://lefeverwellness.getprograde.com/part2--supermarket-slimming-secrets.html

Yours in health,
Coach Greg

Yummy easy turkey salad

Check this recipe out- homemade mix



Tiff made me an excellent turkey salad today.



I wanted to share with you.



1 can turkey breast

1/4 c chopped onion

1/4 c dried cranberries

3 hardboild eggs

1/8 c slivered almonds

a bit of mayonase-to taste

a bit of mustard-to taste



Mix it all up and enjoy. Tasty crunchy satisfying high protein goodness.



lay it on a bed of lettuce and you have a great lunch or dinner.



I ate mine a snack time straight from the bowl.



Let me know how you like the recipe.



Be well

Coach Greg

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Child obesity

Childhood obesity is on the rise at an alarming rate in the U.S. It will take efforts from parents and educators to slow this trend. Here are a few tips to help your family be their healthiest.

1. Be health conscious Parents – You are the best example! If you exercise and eat healthy your kids will likely follow your lead.

2. Plan family meals – With our busy schedules it’s easy to go for the quick fast food meal. Plan a few nights a week together at the table and prepare a quick easy healthy meal. There are tons of recipes on line.

3. Take time to exercise together – Step away from the X-Box or T.V. and plan an hour on the weekend or 30 minutes during the week to walk, ride bikes, or just get out and play with your kids. They will love it and you will all burn some calories together.

together you can reverse the trend.

Call me to discuss our fit kids program

1 pound = 4 pounds

I read this stat in Arthritis Today and wanted to share it with you.



According to research from Wake Forest U, one pound of weight lost equates to four pounds of reduced pressure exerted on each knee.



So many people I train with come to me with knee issues. Some from sports others from being overweight.



If your knees hurt and you have a few extra pounds you don’t want to carry anymore, imagine the extra benefit to simply losing weight and feeling better by 5 pounds, or more?



Here are a couple of the basics to drop a pound or two this week:



1- Add protein to your diet. – Most people have trouble losing because their starchy carbohydrate intake is too high. Carbs should be a complement to a meal, not the meal. Add some Eggs, Fish, Chicken, lean beef, tofu to every meal to create a good balance.

2- Eat 2 – 3 hours before bed. – Give your body time to digest your last meal. Everything including digestion slows at night. And a pizza before bed can make for some crazy dreams.

3- Keep portion sizes small – a serving of protein or starchy carbs is about the size of your palm (level, not piled high) Eat as much dark green veggies as you like. They add bulk and nutrients. .

4- Workout to burn more calories than you are eating. Be sure you are adding strength and cardio workouts 3-5 times per week. You can some of my quick workouts at my website for some ideas. Or call me for a free session to get you started.



Start today and let me know at the end of the week what you implemented and how good your results are.



Be strong and healthy



Coach Greg

tips to weight loss

I read these on yahoo and wanted to share them with you

Myth #1: Carbs are the Enemy

Experts suggest that carbohydrates play a star role in keep you energized and your organs functioning properly. The carb bad rap should rest squarely on the shoulders of "white carbs" like white bread, white rice, and sugar. These refined carbs, dietitians suggest, are more likely to pack on the pounds. Stick with whole grains like whole wheat pasta and brown rice for a healthier diet.

Myth #2: Never Eat After 8PM

The habit of under-eating all day only to overdo it at dinner time is likely where this myth came from. Eating excess calories at any hour of the day will lead to weight gain. Just remember: It's not when you eat, it's what you eat.

Myth #3: It's Not a Workout Unless You Sweat

A cardio workout that gets you huffing and puffing is vital for a healthy ticker, but that's only half the picture. Low-impact workouts, like weight-lifting and yoga, might not leave you drenched in sweat, but they're equally important to keeping your muscles strong and your body burning calories all day long. Work cardio and resistance training into your exercise regimen and you'll be seeing the full picture of health.

Myth #4: Weight-Lifting Bulks You Up

Most women don't have the necessary testosterone levels to transform them into the spitting image of Conan the Barbarian-era Arnold Schwarzenegger. But if you integrate weight-lifting into your workouts and find you're getting a little too cut, switch to lighter weights and more reps.

Myth #5: Muscle Weighs More than Fat

Here's the deal: a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weight exactly the same amount. A pound! The difference between muscle and fat is an issue of density and volume. Muscle is denser than fat and takes up less space in your body which can give you a leaner look overall.

And get to boot camp :)