Back in the Saddle Again!

 Remember how last time I blogged I said I had some exciting news?

Well, the exciting news has consumed my life for the past few months, 

But, I'M BACK!

Since the last time I blogged, I have opened up a brand new 

Functional Fitness Studio in Orem, called 

THE LAB Health & Fitness!

I do have to say, it's the bomb!

I have loved having my own place where I can focus 

on my way 

of helping people realize there full potential with their health and fitness.

At The Lab

We offer Personal and Group training in 

Yoga, Barre Bootcamp, Aerial Yoga , Movnat, Athletic Performance, TRX, Kettlebell, etc.,

 and of course, 

Nutrition Coaching. 

We focus on a Whole foods approach

 to help your body function the way it was designed to function and thrive!

Speaking of nutrition coaching, I am offering another 

21 Day Detox 

class

Saturday, June 21, 2012

11-1pm. 

If you have never been to one of my classes, we spend two hours tasting and learning the program!

It's fun and you leave feeling ready to go!!

In 21 days we will officially be into Summer, 

and you will look ready for it!

My average clients lose up to 20 lbs in the three weeks that they are following the program, plus, they feel amazing because their body is balanced.

Sign up, I'm having it at my house in Provo.

I'll send you my address.

Give your Valentine Something Good for the Heart!

Happy Valentines Week!

I wanted to share with you what I plan on giving my Special Valentine's this week.

I found these from the cutest Etsy shop

Twig & Thistle

Natures Candy is the sweetest way to say 

I Love You!

Love,

Cody

I love you!

Strawberry Ginger Smoothie

What you need:

• 1 banana
• 1/4" ginger, peeled
• 1  cup frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 serving Vega Shake & Go Smoothie, Tropical
• 5 ice cubes (or to desired thickness)
• 1 fresh strawberry

Directions:
Combine the ingredients above into your blender until smooth and creamy. If you’ve ever noticed that strawberries are heart-shaped, try slicing one vertically to further reveal its romantic shape and voila—you have the perfect garnish for this smoothie in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.

This post is short, but sweet, and filled with love!

I have exciting news to share and when I get second to sit down I'll let you know all about it!

Love you,

Cody

The Spread

Hey there, sorry this is a little late...
here are the rest of the recipes I'm making today. 

Food has sounded so gross to me for the past two days
that I don't even want to think about eating.

Hopefully, today will be a new day!

Paradise Island Black Bean Burgers by Tosca Reno

1C black beans rinsed, drained and mashed

1 C cooked brown rice

1 clove garlic, passed through a garlic press

2 TB leeks, finely chopped

2 TB cooked and mashed sweet potato or pumpkin

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. sea salt

1 TB EVOO

4 Ezekial buns, toasted

Mix all ingredients except olive oil and buns in a large bowl. Coat clean hands with olive oil to mix. Divide mixture into equal fourths. Shape into patties. Heat grill pan over medium flame and coat lightly with oil. Add patties and cook for 5 minutes per side or until the patties are golden and crispy. 

Serve on toasted burger buns, and dress with your favorite toppings!

No Bake, No Bakes by Melissa Chappel

4 C rolled oatmeal

1/2 C almond butter

1/2 c coconut oil

1 T vanilla

6 T cocoa powder

3/4 C agave

3/4 tsp sea salt

Mix by hand in a bowl. Drop by spoonfuls on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Put in freezer until hardened. Eat and Enjoy!

I'm thinking I'll add one more appetizer to the spread.

I bought some brown rice tortilla's 

that I'm planning to cut up into triangles to 

make into homemade tortilla chips.

Just cut the tortilla into triangles, coat with a little olive oil and sprinkle with a little Herbamore.

Pop them into the oven set at 350 degree's and watch them close.

It usually takes about 12-15 minutes to get my favorite crispness.

I'll be serving them with my Mom's Famous Guacamole.

(It's really simple, but for some reason when she makes it, it turns out amazing!)

4 avocado's

the juice of 1 fresh lemon

1 tsp. lemon garlic salt

I'll also be serving to drink

Sassy Water

fill a pitcher full of pure water

overnight let the following brew in it:

1 lemon sliced

2 inch knob of ginger, sliced

1 cucumber sliced
12 mint leaves

Refreshing and entertaining to your tastebuds.

Hope your team wins!

Cody