Monday, October 6, 2014

Qwik and Easy Smoothie Recipies!!

Hello, Future Success Story!

This is Rich Ford your fitness expert, and welcome to my new blog, FordFitness1 "Fit Tips!" Every Monday morning, I'll be bringing you some of the latest tips on training, nutrition, health news, workout videos and more! Why do I do this? Because I care about YOU! Just like my clients, I want each and every one of  you to, "have life, and have it to the full." You might be asking, "But Rich, what does, 'have it to the full' mean?" (Glad you asked!) Having a full life from a fitness aspect is not waking up with those aches and pains when you get out of bed. It means going up the stairs at work with energy and feeling strong, not feeling winded. It's about looking great in that favorite dress, t-shirt, or pants that sits in your closet and knowing you look and feel strong, toned and ready to go when you step out the door. That is what FordFitness1 is all about. We all have different reasons why we want to get in shape; and with me as your very own, 'blog trainer', want to help you reach your goals. You DESERVE to have the body and vitality that life can bring you. There's a saying, "All great journey's start with a single step." Let's help you on your journey starting today. Which brings me to my first blog topic: Nutrition


One question I always get from clients of mine is this: "Rich, I'm always on the go..is there a way I can stay on my nutrition program and NOT spend hours in the kitchen?" Hey, I know how they feel. Between classes, camps, clients, and kids..it can be a challenge to go through a busy working day and trying balance nutrition to keep the waistline slim and trim! Thank God for protein shakes and smoothies! They're easy, quick to mix, and can have you on your way though the day and still keep you on track in your food journals.

So here's some of my favs you can try out. Are you a Choco-holic? I got ya back with some great choices! Need a pick-me-up in the morning? Try the Cheerio Breakfast Shake (love the Honey-Nut with that one!) Check em' out and let me know what you think. Got some great ideas for shakes or smoothies? Write some of your favorites in the comment section...Always looking for new flavors!  That's all for today...Happy Push-ups!



Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Add 8 oz. of Nonfat milk or water.
 One scoop of chocolate protein powder.
 Add one heaping tablespoon of all-natural peanut butter and three ice cubes.
 Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

Strawberry Banana Dream

Add 8 oz. of nonfat milk or water.
Add one scoop of vanilla protien powder.
Add three frozen strawberries, 1/2 banana, and three ice cubes.
 Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Supreme

12 oz. water
4 ice cubes
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
2 scoops chocolate protein powder

Pinapple Blast

4 ice cubes
12 oz. water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup pineapple chunks

Ultra Oatmeal

1 serving cooked plain oatmeal (1/2 cup precooked)
1 to 1½ scoops vanilla protein powder

Vanilla Banana Creamy

1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
6 to 8 ounces of water or whole (or 2%) milk
6 ice cubes
1 banana
Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

Banana Cheerio Breakfast Shake

1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
6 to 8 ounces of water
4 to 6 ice cubes
1 banana
3/4 cup cup or original cheerios
Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.

Juicy Lucy
 
10 oz apple juice (can use orange/blend)
1 scoop ice
1/2 large banana
4 frozen strawberries
2 scoops vanilla protein powder

Protein-Carb Almond Blast

mix 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder or other protein with
10-12 oz of skim milk
1.2 cup of dry oatmeal
1.2 cup of raisins
12 shredded almonds
1 tbsp of peanut butter.

Strawberry Cheesecake

10 oz pure water
8 frozen strawberries
4 tbs. low fat sour cream
10-15 drops liquid artificial sweetener (optional)
1.5 oz. protein powder

Fat-Burning Peaches and Cream

8 oz. pure water
1 ripe peach
2 tbs. low fat sour cream
8 drops liquid artificial sweetener (optional)
1.5 oz protein powder

Best Protein Shake Ever

2 scoops chocolate protein powder
10 Ice Cubes
12 oz. fat free milk
2 tblsp fat free vanilla yogurt
1 tblsp reduced fat peanut butter
2 tblsp hazelnut coffee
1/8 cup caramel ice cream topping

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