Post Holiday Workout Circuit

December 27, 2012SeasonalWhitney Carlson3 Comments

Feeling a little sluggish from those Christmas cookies and Hanukkah treats? Not to worry! This fabulous circuit will get that blood pumping and burns approximately 10 calories per minute (Yes - I just said 10 calories per minute! That's more than running!).

Post Holiday Workout Circuit

Warm-Up

Upright Row (with bands - you choose resistance) - 15-20 reps
Double Walking Lunges - 10 each leg

Workout

Repeat Exercise Circuit 3 times

Spider Crawls (down and back) - 10 each way
Push Ups - As many as you can do to failure
Burpees (without pushups) - 10 reps
Squats (body weight) - 30 seconds
Frog Jumps - 10 forward/10 back
Bear Crawl - 10 each way

Repeat Exercise Circuit 2 times

Crunches - 30 (first time), 15 (second time)
Reverse Crunches - 15 (first time), 10 (second time)
Flutter Kicks - 20 seconds

Have Fun!

Whitney

The Modern Pilgrim :: Crock Pot Cinnamon Vanilla Applesauce

November 17, 2012Seasonal, Slow Cooker RecipesWhitney CarlsonComment

Not only does this recipe taste amazing but it will also make your house smell amazing!

Ingredients:

8 medium sized granny smith apples, peeled
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup water
2 tsp vanilla (avoid HFCS)
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 Tbsp real maple syrup
1 tsp Ideal Brown Sugar Baking Blend

Directions:

1. Peel apples and cut into quarters (core the apples as well). Place in crock pot.

2. Add all remaining ingredients and stir lightly (just enough to mix ingredients).

3. Cook on low for 2 hrs.

4. Raise temperature and cook on high for 1.5 hrs.

5. Stir, slightly mashing any remaining apple chunks.

6. Enjoy!

He & She Tips: Here is another variation of this recipe. You can sub out the sweetener. Try Maple Sugar Flakes.

This is perfect to go along with your Apple Pie!

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- Whitney

Clean Halloween Meal Plan!

October 30, 2012SeasonalWhitney Carlson4 Comments

We know that everyone is going to be busy, busy, busy tomorrow whether you are treat-or-treating with your kids or giving out treats at your home. We have put together a meal plan for you to prepare in advance.

These pumpkin protein bars are prefect for a snack at work (don't reach into the candy bowl)! You could even eat them for breakfast if you are too busy to make anything else (beats the greasy food from the drive-thru)!

Pumpkin Protein Bars