Spring is Here!

Its Official! Spring has Sprung according to the calendar but it as far as the weather is concerned it feels like it started about a week ago.  Now wasn't there some talk about the ground hog seeing his shadow and winter being 6 weeks longer?

Did that happen?  Did I miss it?

Well regardless of the ground hog, I totally enjoyed the day and look forward to the rest of the week.  BUT let me just say this:  Ladies and Gentleman, yesterday may have been the 1st day of Spring but it is NOT time to come out with flip flops, shorts and a tank top.

It never ceases to amaze me at the folks who prance around NYC like its 100 when its only like 65/70.  Then they wonder why they are sick and achy.

Anyway, 20 days ago I started you on a Get Right for Spring Plan.

- How did it go?
- Where you consistent?
- Did you follow along? 
- Did you take on at least 3 meals per day? 
- Try any new recipes you want to share?

My 20 Days till Spring Get Right Plan, went pretty good.  I was consistent with my meals, made my no cook protein bars twice and I will be making them again today.  I must say that is by far one of my favorite recipes.  :)

Next count down:  90 Days until Thursday June 21st!  I know, I know, I know.... There always seems to be something we need to be ready for or working towards.  Hey its what keeps like fun and you on your toes.

- So what are your goals for summer?
- How can I help to get you READY in 90 Days?

Send me and email or leave a comment here. Together let's plan to be Right and Ready for Summer!

My Goals for Summer are as follows:

- Do more leg workouts in the gym
- Practice tempo / speed runs 1 x a week
- Have Run Sister Run meet every Thursday

Be sure to come back soon, I will be leaving some more great recipes, including one for my very own Spaghetti Sauce I made on Monday.  Not to toot my own horn, But YES I am tooting it:  That Sauce was damn right good.  I think I could have me a little Bobby Flay Showdown with my sauce.  

See you soon,

Taj


photo:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/drhenkenstein/6826648136/sizes/n/in/photostream/

20 Days til SPRING!

Which means we are 20 Days closer to SUMMER - 108 to be exact!  Summer happens to be my favorite season for several reasons:

• Trees are green
• Flowers have blossomed 
• Days are long
• Weather is hot

Heat = Less Clothes,  Less Clothes = It's time to tighten things up a bit.  

Well at least on my end.  I have to admit I have enjoyed my share of mac n cheese for dinner, burgers, fries and more.  But enough about what I have been putting down this winter it seems some of you have been doing a bit of the same.  Testimonials below: (these are real quotes)

• "I have been avoiding seeing you until I lost 5 lbs"
• "Do you see this winter roll right here (pinching belly) can you help me, PLEASE"
• "So glad to see you, now just sit right down and give me a workout plan NOW"

OK, OK, OK, I hear you so you want a workout plan!  Making changes involves more then just a workout plan we need to tackle our food plan also. How many of you are Ready and Willing to take on My 20 days til Spring Get Tight Plan?

For the next 20 days I want you to follow my steps to help you get things together via eating and working out.  Lets start by assessing how we eating, most of us are eating too much in too little sittings.  For today's tip we are making our very own No Cook Protein Bar to add to our mid day snack.

• Cooking Spray
• 1 1/2 cup dry oatmeal
• 2 scoops chocolate whey protein
• 2 tbsp flaxseeds
• 1 cup nonfat powdered milk
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup raisins (other dried fruit maybe used)

Lightly spray a 8 inch square pan with cooking spray

In large bowl mix oatmeal, protein powder, flaxseeds and powdered milk. 

In a separate bowl whisk together peanuter butter water and vanilla.  Add the peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients an stir to from a sticky dough.  Stir or knead in the raisins

Using wet hands or a spatula spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 8 inch pan.  Freeze for 1 hour or refrigerate over night, until mixture us firm enough to cut.  Cut into 9 squares. Wrap or put in a plastic container and store in your fridge to grab on your way out. 

Make the bars today and plan to have one a day as our Afternoon Mid day snack!  Plan for this week is to eat 4 meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Mid Day Snack and Dinner.

See you tomorrow for more! 

Taj 

photo:  courtesy of me- taken in Chang Mai, Thailand.