Reader Tip: Fruit Gone Bad? Freeze it Up (...and then GREEN-It-Up!)

If you're like me, it's SUCH a challenge to figure out the right amount of produce to purchase. {Remember to go organic when purchasing these fruits!} Get too little and you have to go to the grocery store WAY too often.  Get too much and it's going bad before you even get a taste!  Today I'm passing along a handy little tip from a reader.  She shares in reference to the Green-It-Up Fruit Smoothie recipe, but it goes for anytime you find your fruit looking a little past its prime :)   

Tori says:

Delish!  Love a little green in the ol smoothie!  Tip - freeze your fruits & then you won't have to put ice. This eliminates the drink from being too icey but it's still slushy from the frozen fruits (better!).  I just freeze my fruit when it looks like it's about to go bad so I always have lots of little baggies of frozen strawberry banana!

**Remember:  Organic fruits are cheaper when they're in season!  Check out this chart to direct you to which fruits are currently in season!

-Peace. Health. RoxyB!!

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Group Exercise Review #1: Kickboxing. 24 Hour Fitness. Frisco, Tx.

So my girl, Casizzle, and I are spending the month checking out some local group exercise classes.  I'll be posting my reviews here for your viewing pleasure!  Review #1 started with a bit of a kink.  We arrived 15 minutes before class time to get our munchkins checked into the Kids' Zone.  Um...after a 40 minute wait, we were FINALLY able to join the class (30 minutes late!!!)  

Tip:  Call ahead to find out the status of the Kids Care Facilities @ any gym.  Are they full?  How long is the wait?  Is there any paperwork to fill out for first-timers?

ALthough we only caught half the class, it was the bomb!  This particular instructor was super fun and energetic without being cheesy or annoying (no offense to you group ex instructors out there!).  She was having a blast, played super fun top20 tunes, and made sweating up a storm look gooood. (but so did we...duh.)

Coming from one who does NOT frequent the group ex room, I would highly recommend this class.  It will get your blood PUMPING, get a fantastic sweat going, and there are enough people in the room that no one will even notice your inevitable 875 missteps :)

Tip:  Bring. A. Towel.  You'll thank me for that one.  AND water.  You'll get water breaks for a quick swig periodically throughout the class!

Take one from Casey and me and plan on taking a new class WITH a friend!  If you have kiddos, you can rest assured (or SWEAT assured) knowing that your little ones are partying it up TOGETHER in the Kids' Zone.  A familiar face always cushions the blow of being ditched by momma :)  And, don't feel bad if they're peering over the door waiting for your return when you drop in to pick them up.  They'll get used to it :)


PS- Follow a great kickboxing workout with a delish Green-It-Up Fruit Smoothie!! Refreshing.  Energizing.  Not to mention, delect. :)

-Peace. Health. RoxyB!!

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Step Shorter, Run Longer!!

So.  I think we all wish we could run a little further and feel a little less wiped afterwards, right?  Well...here's a little trick to make this wish a reality!  A new study discovered that by slightly shortening your stride, you can work harder while using less oxygen (which means you can handle longer runs!)  This means that using shorter strides is actually a more efficient way to improve your running stamina!  Try lifting your knees a little higher and taking more steps per minute (approx 180 RPMs) to get the MOST from your body during your runs!

-Peace. Health. RoxyB!!

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Fit Tip of the Day: GREEN up your Fruit Smoothie!!

The good old "I'm on a diet" classic, the fruit smoothie, is a rather delicious treat if you ask me!  What better way to stick to your healthy eating habits on a hot summer day in the DFdub (and I mean...HOT!?) Well, next time you choose to whip up one of these healthy delights, don't get caught in a rut of using the same ingredients.  Add some GREEN!  Toss in a LARGE handful of fresh spinach (or maybe 2)!  It may not look quite as pretty, but by greening-it-up, you've added an intense boost of nutrition!!  Spinach is one of many dark green veggies who offer big time rejuvenating and waist-slimming health benefits!!

RoxyB's Green-It-Up Fruit Smoothie

So.  To get started, simply add a packed cup of spinach to your fav healthy fruit smoothie recipe, OR, try my current go-to concoction! Add ingredients in the order listed and blend for about 1 minute! 

2 packed cups fresh spinach 

1-2 cups berries (of any kind!)

1 banana

1 cup ice

1 T flax seed

1/2 cup coconut milk

Word to the wise:  Add your spinach at the BOTTOM of your blender (or Ninja...if you don't have one, you SHOULD!  They're the bomb!) to ensure that it gets fully blended into your smoothie!

Skip out on the sugared-up cold-bev indulgences this weekend, and partake in a GREEN fruit smoothie!! YUM.

PS- A GREEN smoothie is also a super-sneaky way to hook your baby/toddler/child up with some extra veggies!  My little munchkin LOVES a good spinach, strawberry & banana smoothie!

-Peace. Health. RoxyB!!

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