Posted on Sep 16, 2009 under Recipes |
This is a great meal to end the week with. When you get home and you’re tired, but everyone needs fed – what better than a huge meal that only takes 15 minutes to prep? Not to mention, you’re sure to have leftovers for tomorrow!
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef
1 can refried beans
1lb shredded mixed cheese
1 package of Salt-free Taco Seasoning
Preheat over to 375 degrees.
Brown your meat on the stove top and mix in the taco seasoning while browning.
Drain meat and rinse with water if desired. Then in a large glass baking pan make the following layers: ground beef, refried beans, cheese – & repeat. In a deep bowl, you can make a triple load. In a shallow and large pan you will most likely only get one layer.
Place in oven for 35 minutes.
Serve with Trader Joe’s Flaxseed Tortilla Chips
Makes 12 servings.
Posted on Sep 16, 2009 under Recipes |
I don’t know where people got the idea that turkey burgers had to taste like a veggie burger. This burger will leave your taste buds popping! But, if you really are a pansie, go ahead and switch out the turkey for ground beef.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
2 whole wheat buns
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 onion
1 tomato
4 leaf lettuce
1/4 cup water
2 garlic cloves chopped
Mince half your onion & tomato and mix in with garlic cloves and ground turkey beef. Chop up the other half of your onion and toss into a skillet and pour in the water. The onion & water will act as an oil so the burger won’t stick to the pan. Turn the burner on 70%.
Mold out 4 patties and place evenly around the skillet. Let cook for 5 minutes, flip for 5 more minutes and then continue flipping until cooked thoroughly.
When finished, slice the rest of the tomato and serve with 1/2 a bun, one pattie, 1 slice of lettuce.
Makes 4 servings.
Posted on Sep 16, 2009 under Recipes |
An open face sandwich is a great snack for lunch that will last the entire day. Check out the simple ingredients below.
Ingredients:
1 slice of bread
4 ounces of turkey
Chopped Tomatoes
1/8 avocado
1 slice swiss cheese
Adding that extra piece of bread on top really does wonders to your blood sugar. Make sure to eat this with a tall glass of water, too. Not a coke or fruit juice.
The turkey sandwich is simple and supplies a good ratio of nutrients. You may switch the tomato out if it’s too much of a hassle. If you fail anywhere, fail by putting on too much meat!
Also, make sure not to use smoked turkey. The sodium is the biggest culprit. Buy dry roasted turkey from your butcher or supermarket and make sure the sodium is well below 150mg. Some smoked sandwiches that are premade can have upwards of 700mg of sodium!
Posted on Sep 15, 2009 under Recipes |
It’s called Meatballs & Spaghetti, not spaghetti & meatballs! You should have a lot of meat with sauce & some pasta within.
Ingredients:
1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 box of whole wheat spaghetti
1 Jar No Salt Added Spaghetti Sauce
1 cup parsley, chopped
garlic powder (not garlic salt!)
Put a pot full of water on the stove and then break the spaghetti in half and toss it in with the stove on 60% heat.
Toss the turkey into a skillet and use a spatula to chop up the turkey with the burner on 60%.
Make sure to move the turkey around as you cook so all sides are on the surface for the same amount of time.
When turkey is browned evenly, turn off stovetop and drain all juices from skillet. Pour entire spaghetti sauce jar into the turkey skillet and put burner back on at 25%.
On cutting board, chop up parsley.
When finished chopping, drain spaghetti pot and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Posted on Sep 15, 2009 under Recipes |
What makes this sandwich so super? Well, having an open face sandwich loaded with healthy fats and a tad bit of sweetness is a cheap & easy meal that anyone can make. Most people never get tired of these and can make them a staple in their diet day in & day out.
Just make sure you don’t make the same mistake as most. Follow these simple rules:
- Use ONE piece of bread! Keep it open face so you get less carbs.
- Don’t load it with jelly or honey! Only use a teaspoon
- Bread is your delivery mechanism – load it up with the nut butter!
- Add cinnamon for added antioxidants & flavor
Ingredients:
1 slice of bread
3 Tbsps Peanut Butter
1 tsp honey
tons of cinnamon
It’s called Peanut Butter & Jelly, not Jelly & Peanut butter! You should know that bread is simply a delivery mechanism for that peanut butter. Also, the cinnamon makes up for the lack of sugar. Load up on cinnamon – it’s also high in antioxidants.
Posted on Sep 15, 2009 under Recipes |
Instead of buying processed protein bars, MOVFitness suggests making your own or buying ours.
Below, you will find the recipe for MOV Mongo Bars and now these are available to purchase in the Santa Barbara & Ventura area. The Mongo Bar has all local, organic, and extremely healthy ingredients plus, it tastes great. We are proud to supply the healthiest protein bar in the world!
Here is Matt’s basic recipe but feel free to experiment with ingredients to create a truly unique bar tailored to your personal taste. For example, add more honey for a more moist, sweet bar. Alternatively, use more oats but less flour and honey for a denser trail bar that is durable in the gym bag.
3 Cups Oats
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour (with wheat germ)
3/4 Cup Local Honey
1/3 Cup Ground Walnuts
2 Cups Whey Protein Isolate
1 Cup Healthy Butter (Matt suggests a blend of sunflower, almond, flax, etc)
2/3 Cup Raisins
3 Large Eggs
Preheat oven to 325 Degrees. Mix eggs and honey until blended well. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Drop cookies on ungreased cooking sheet and place in oven. Cook until browned and let cool. Makes 15 large cookies.
Exchange: 3 Carbs, 2 Proteins, 1 Fat
Posted on Jul 21, 2009 under Uncategorized |
These 4 tests will increase knowledge of your health, and also teach you to see your own strengths and weaknesses in other ways than working out. Taking the test is one thing, understanding it is completely different. Make sure to ask your practitioner questions so you know what you’re numbers mean.
A Thorough Physical
Get to know your body. A check-up with your doctor will inform you of any possible risks your are susceptible to. Get your blood pressure and even a blood test to figure out your creatine levels, white blood count, and much more.
An ORAC Scan (Bioscan by Pharmanex)
A great indicator of how many antioxidants are found in your skin tissue, this scan is needed by anyone on a path to better wellness. Pharmanex goes as far as teaching each patient about their product and the benefits of taking multivitmanins.
VO2Max
This is a stress test that measures the amount of oxygen in your lungs. The 
test involves graded exercise where the intensity of the work out is increased while measuring oxygen, carbon dioxide concentration, and ventilation of exhales and inhales. Want better endurance and a faster metabolism?Your VO2Max is the key to that success.
The President’s Test
Designed for our youth, this is a great physical test to determine a well-rounded physique. Too many runners fail on the pushup & pullup section while bodybuilders fail at the running test. Your overall score here is a great indicator of your overall fitness health.
Posted on Jul 17, 2009 under Nutrition Tips |
A million and one people will try to tell you how to get a 6 pack, but these 6 items are essential for building a nice, defined stomach. Small changes to our daily routines can bring about big results, so don’t be afraid to keep these 6 practical items on you at all times.
1. The 6 Pack
At all times, you should have a pack on you. Whether it is your purse, backpack, trunk of your car, or gym bag. The next 5 items need to be stored somewhere and think of this as your 6 pack. Because without it, your stomach will just be a storage shed.
2. Water
With our muscles consisting of over 75% water, you’ll need plenty of this if you plan to have any sort of abs showing. Fill as much of your pack up with water as possible and try to keep in mind how far away the closest resupply is. Without water we are… well.. fat.
3. The MRP
The Meal Replacement Protein Shake or Bar. This is an emergency meal you keep on you at all times in case you forget a meal. We need to eat at least once every three hours and getting stuck in traffic or stranded at the office isn’t a valid excuse. You can research MRPs to find great options. I prefer the Zero Impact Bar found here.
4. Vitamins & Supplements
If you aren’t taking vitamins, then it’s time to jump on the wagon. Our body can only absorb so many nutrients at a time and it’s crucial to be able to resupply midway through the day. You should have a few Omega 3 pills on you as well as your evening supply of your daily multivitamin.
5. Snack
We are already carrying around an MRP, but go above and beyond. Sometimes you’re stranded for more than a few hours, and for most this 6 pack is going to go with you to the office in the morning and you won’t be home until late at night. So take a snack with you as well when your body craves some “real food” and you don’t want to hit up the vending machine. Some grapes & cheese or nuts & berries usually do the trick.
6. Money & ID
Ok, so most of you already do this one, but let it be known this is all that should be in the 6pack. No lipgloss is needed – simply stay hydrated. No compact or swiss army knife either. If you need to reaffirm that you’re cool, just lift your shirt and feel those washboard abs you’re now forming since you’re carrying around a new 6 pack! Don’t weigh your pack down with unneeded items or you’ll start to forget the imporance of what is in there & the purpose it serves.
Posted on Jul 15, 2009 under Nutrition Tips |
I put cinnamon in almost everything. From my chocolate milk to cottage cheese to my peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Along with its versatility and incredible flavor it’s also really good for you. I mean really good.
In addition to its unique essential oils, cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese as well as a very good source of dietary fiber, iron and calcium. The combination of calcium and fiber in cinnamon is important and can be helpful for the prevention of several different conditions. By aiding in the elimination of waste, it reduces the risk of colon cancer. When fiber removes waste, the body breaks down cholesterol in order to make new waste. In turn, this helps lower high cholesterol levels, which can prevent heart disease.
Not only does consuming cinnamon improve the body’s ability to eliminate toxins, it also assists the body in utilizing blood sugar, and it increases brain activity- just by smelling it!
The health benefits of cinnamon goes on and on. Overall it’s one of the best foods for you. To put this into perspective, the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) unit, ORAC value/score is a way of measuring the antioxidant capacity of different foods and supplements.
Ground cloves are the best with a score of 314, 446. Coming in second is raw bran with a score of 312, 400, and rounding the top 3 is ground cinnamon, with a score of 267, 536. The numbers vary with different serving sizes.
Now there’s something to think about the next time you reach for your spice rack.
Posted on Jul 14, 2009 under Events |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Fitness Expert to Publish Comprehensive Weight-Loss Book
10 Weeks to Skinny to Hit the Shelves, Work Alongside MOVBootcamp
July 10, 2009, Santa Barbara, CA – MOVFitness founder, author and business entrepreneur Matt Hackney’s new book 10 Weeks to Skinny will soon be available for purchase. Projected to be completed by March 2010, 10 Weeks to Skinny promises to deliver weight loss as well as a high level of fitness by the end of a 10-week program. The book, which outlines an all-inclusive weight-loss plan, will be paired with MOVBootcamp and meal planning software.
10 Weeks to Skinny is intended to gradually teach readers healthy eating and exercise habits. With a week-to-week plan, customized grocery lists, specific workout routines and other helpful guides, the book is designed to be a companion to help weight-loss candidates through each step of their journey. By the end of the program, participants are expected to compete in a 5k race – a MOVRun organized by MOVFitness.
Along with the advice and meal plans spelled out in 10 Weeks to Skinny, clients have the option to participate in MOVBootcamp. 10 Weeks to Skinny works in conjunction with the 10-week outdoor bootcamp. The bootcamp will be available in all cities in which MOVFitness is active and will be headed by MOVFitness trainers. Clients who purchase a 10-week MOVBootcamp membership will automatically receive a copy of 10 Weeks to Skinny, access to classes and registration in a MOVRun race that will take place at the end of week 10.
In addition to MOVBootcamp, 10 Weeks to Skinny will also be paired with interactive meal planning software. The software, which currently works in Microsoft Excel, allows the user to track meal plan progress. Hackney plans to incorporate the software into a website so that users can manage their progress online.
10 Weeks to Skinny will be offered for distribution through HardMagic web and book publishing company – one of five companies owned by Hackney – as well as other publishers. MOVFitness currently has approximately 50,000 clients around the nation. Hackney expects that, considering the sizable client base, there is already a substantial market for the book.
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About MOVFitness:
MOVFitness, an environmentally-conscious group of health professionals around the nation, employs a range of fitness trainers with varying skills, from boxing instructors to ballroom dancers. Founded by Matt Hackney, MOVFitness has expanded to include multiple locations around the country to help America on its way to fitness.
About HardMagic:
HardMagic is a nonfiction, fitness-focused, web and book publishing company based in Santa Barbara, CA. Founded by Matt Hackney, HardMagic publishes about eight books a year, with clients in over 20 states. The HardMagic publishing process follows green practices.
Press Contact:
Staci Fields
http://hardmagic.com
staci.fields@hardmagic.com
