Yes, yes they do!

so get out there and SWEAT!

SitUps to Six Pack

SitUps to Six Pack is an amazing 0 to 200+ sit ups training program that will lead you to get toned and shaped abs. It is specifically designed to help you get the abs you want by assisting you to accomplish 200+ sit-ups at one shot from zero in just 9 weeks! This is a free app that you can download to your ipad or iphone. Each workout session last 15-20 minutes and have been developed by fitness professionals. Just turn on some music, open the app and start a workout! What do you have to lose? (but weight..!)

Thanks, Dave Widd, for the awesome recommendation!

SPRING IS HERE!

Well, it's officially the first day of SPRING and that means short sleeves and bikinis are on their way! If you're looking for a quick way to get toned arms for your special night out, check out this routine. Repeat a few times and you'll be ready to show off those muscles!

Lucky Mudder

CONGRATULATIONS to Gary Buckles in Nashville who not only completed his first Lucky Mudder 5K, but came in 9th overall in his age group!! Way to go, Gary!! YOU ROCK!

Quinoa!

What is Quinoa? Pronounced keen-wa, it is similar to a whole grain but in fact a seed. It has 9 essential amino acids making it a complete protein and great for vegetarians and vegans especially. It was first cultivated in South America thousands of years ago in the Andes Mountains but is finally making a comeback in 2013!

Nutritional Facts: 1/3 cup of cooked quinoa has 160 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 3 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of protein

Why is this your new favorite food?

1. It takes less time to cook than whole grains - only 10-15 minutes!
2. It tastes delicious even on its own (unlike plain rice or barley)
3. It is HEALTHY! Quinoa is gluten-free, cholesterol free and kosher!

Where can I buy quinoa? Any natural foods store will carry it either in the bulk bins or the baking section but lots of main stream grocery stores such as HEB now carry it too!

How do I cook quinoa? Prepare quinoa as you would prepare rice. Cover it with water or vegetable broth until soft, about 15 minutes. Or, place 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water in your rice cooker.

Quinoa Recipes!

• Quinoa Vegetable Fried Rice
• Warm Quinoa, Spinach & Mushroom Salad
• Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
• Quinoa with Pesto
• Quinoa Pizza Bites!
• Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Body Media

Losing weight is not easy. Gimmicks, gadgets and fads almost always fail. Success requires accurate, personalized information. That's what you get with BodyMedia FIT. The power to improve weight loss by 3X. The power to achieve your goals. The power to be the healthiest you possible.

Renate Cormier in Minneapolis has started using Body Media to track her success. She can now track her weight and calorie intake, physical activity and sleep! She HIGHLY recommends it if you want on point data to keep you motivated in meeting your goals. PLUS if you order it online, you get free shipping and 3 months free access to login.

B FIT FEEL FAB guest speaker

 If you missed our monthly check-in call today, we had guest speaker, Brianna Letzelter bring some much needed energy and motivation to our call. Brianna is a Fitness & Health Blogger and Motivator from New York City who is passionate about helping people meet their goals and feel great doing it. She started her "B FIT FEEL FAB" blog in January of 2013 and has tons of recipes, ideas, quotes and stories to keep you motivated and on the path to a healthier life. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter too! 

Thanks, Brianna, for joining our CR Biggest Winners call!! 

Spaghetti Squash!

Looking for a way to cut back on carbs and processed food? Try SPAGHETTI SQUASH! It's an amazingly delicious substitute for pasta and a great way to still feel like you're eating your favorite comfort food, but healthier. Check out this blog with nine different recipes for this scrumptious vegetable. And if you're a little hesitant to jump right in, try this recipe for a seriously delicious version you are sure to love!

12 Hour Treadmill Challenge!

On March 5th, Austin Texas participated in a 24-hour fundraising event called Amplify Austin. The goal was to raise $1 Million in 24 hours for local non-profits; the idea was to inspire Austinites to give their money as generously as they do their time. The newly launched Back On My Feet Austin Chapter participated by hosting a 12 hour Treadmill Challenge to raise awareness and funds. From 7 am - 7 pm runners took shifts on a treadmill located outside of RunTex downtown. Britney Jo volunteered for the 3-4 pm shift and with a lot of cheering (and water) completed a 1 hour run for BoMF! At the end of the 24 hours, Austin surpassed its goal and raised $2.8 Million in 24 hours for local non-profits!!

Battle of the PLANKS!

How did you do in the February Fab Ab Challenge? Jeannie and Britney Jo went head-to-head in Houston planking for over 2 minutes! Thanks to Chris Peck for catching this BIGGEST WINNER moment!

Get Out and Sweat!!

How to Plank!

Check out this You Tube Video showing how to plank correctly. Lerma did pretty good!
Send Jeannie or Britney Jo a photo of your best plank!

Spinach Salad Recipe

Recipe from Lindsey Hoff:

Here is a great and easy recipe that will take 5 minutes tops. If you want to make a meal of it, just add sliced cooked chicken breast. Yum! It is so easy and quick! Bon Appetite! 

• One bag of mixed spinach greens

• 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries (or your favorite berries) 

• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

• 1 package of salad toppers (You can find it in the salad section. Pre-packaged nuts and toppers like cranberries or raisins) 

• Kraft Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing

Fab Ab February

It's not too late to make February the month of Fab Abs! Print out this calendar and take roughly 15 minutes a day to get those abs in shape. By the end of the month you will be up to 100 sit ups and planking for a solid 3 minutes!! This is great core strength training and will get you ready for spring. Swimsuits will be here before we know it!

Now GO PLANK like Mike Lerma is!

Welcome to our New Blog!

Are you all ready to go? We can use this blog to share success stories, recipes, photos and how we are progressing towards our goals! Lets get started! Please comment with one of the following:

1. What you do for exercise
2. A healthy snack suggestion
3. Exercises you can do while on a conference call or on the phone!
4. Some of your favorite tunes to play while working out
5. Other! 

Lets get this party started. Here is a link to the song played yesterday on our first conference call, 

Move Shake Drop and here is another song to inspire you to get going! Let's Go by Ne-Yo