Motivational Monday

"Don't watch the clock.  

Do what it does. 

Keep going. "

- Sam Levenson

Fitness Tip of the Week:

• Here's a fun fact! 200-400mg of caffeine, one to two hours before your workout, increases fat burning and helps to achieve more reps.  Caffeine supplements showed better results than using caffeine from coffee.  

Smoothie Recipe of the Week:

• Banana Ginger Smoothie
• 1 banana, sliced
• 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

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Lunch Recipe of the Week:

• Greek Salad Wrap
• 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-vinegar olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 (15) ounce can reduced-sodium chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced (1 /12 cups)
• 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup slivered red onion
• 6 8-or-9 inch whole-wheat wraps

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Dinner Recipe of the Week:

• Quinoa Avocado Salad
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
• 2 medium avocados, chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 scallion, sliced

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Exercise of the Week:

Kettlebell Squat (3 sets of 12 reps):

Stretch of the Week:

Wrist Stretch (15-30 second hold):