day 03!

SITES:
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1638
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=503

DAILY RECIPE:

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Ingredients
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1-1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tbsp shallots, chopped
3 cups cherry tomatoes
1-1/2 tbsp ground oregano
6 fl oz white wine
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper

Directions
Heat 12 inch skillet, Dutch oven or casserole with lid.
Pour in oil and heat until quite hot.
Line pan with a batch of chicken breasts and fry over high heat until golden brown on one side, about 2-1/2 to 3 minutes.
Turn over and brown other side.
Remove with tongs and continue browning remaining pieces. Set chicken aside.
Reduce heat to medium, put garlic and shallots in pan, and saute' until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, white wine, salt and pepper and saute', uncovered, about 4 to 4-1/2 minutes, shaking pan from time to time.
Return chicken to pan, cover and cook about 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is done.
Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
Scoop chicken out onto platter and serve with rice or over mashed potatoes.

Number of Servings: 6

EXERCISE OPTION:

Clamshell Crunch with Ball

Starting Position
Sit on a mat and place a stability ball between your legs (at your calves/ankles). Squeezing the ball in place, lie back onto the floor, keeping your feet just off the ground, knees bent. Make sure your lower back stays planted and your abs are tight. Place your hands lightly behind your ears in a crunch position.

Action
EXHALE: Simultaneously lift your shoulders off the ground and your knees into your chest to perform a double crunch. INHALE: Slowly return to start to complete one rep.

Special Instructions
Don't let momentum swing your knees up for you. Be sure your hands are not lifting your upper body--concentrate on using abs.

Muscles Worked: Abs

Time Involved: 2-3 minutes

Body Benefit: You'll feel this in both your upper and lower abs

DAILY TIP:

Include more fruit and veggies in your diet!

PLAYLIST:
Blow- Kesha
Same old song and dance- Aerosmith
beat me up- Allison Iraheta
Like whoa- Aly & Aj

WORDS FROM ME!

Day 3! How's it going? Ready to start the morning with a healthy breakfast and a quick walk before school or work? Get out there and get your blood pumping! :)