Tomato Soup Anyone?

I'm not a big soup fan but this actually sounds good.

Fresh Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cans vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 small can tomato paste

• 2 pounds tomatoes, cut into wedges or 2 large cans organic diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• a few sprinkles of cayenne or red pepper flakes (a little goes a long way) :)
• 6 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation

1. Combine celery, onion and garlic in large saucepan. Saute with a little olive oil for 3-4 min. Add broth , tomatoes, tomato paste and spices. Mix together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Place half of tomato mixture in a blender; secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Be careful it will explode all over if you try to blend too much to quickly...Pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining tomato mixture. Stir in 2 cups low fat milk or dairy of your choice.

Top each serving with 1 tablespoon yogurt and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil. Enjoy!!

FreeMotion Fit Workout

Try this workout on for size and let me know how you did : )

4 minutes of 90+ RPM’s on the FreeMotion Indoor Cycling Bike

3 minutes @ 24% (2-4 MPH) on the FreeMotion Incline Trainer

2 minutes on RIP:60 (one minute push to bicep curl; one minute pull to tricep extension)

1 minute recovery on the FreeMotion Vertex

Repeat 3 times

IFit

Have you ever taken a look outside your home and wanted to go running but yet your sick of running the same route everyday.  Now you can run anywhere in the world in the comfort of your own home or at the Gym you go to.  Check your treadmill you're running on and see if it is IFit capable.  It needs to be a treadmill from FreeMotion.  Check it out and look at the website too.  It is www.ifit.com

12 Week Challenge

Hey it is time to come get registered for our 12 Week Body Transformation Challenge.  Get a 10% off card from me and then sign up at the front desk.  It's a chance to win $1,000.00 and you win anyway because you will be pushing hard during it that you will see results, so even if you don't win the cash prize at least you are healthier then before you started.

A New Year

What are some of your New Year's Resolutions?  Make your goals, SMART goals.  Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.  I hope you have a Happy New Year and hope to see you soon in the Gym.

Happy Holidays

Hey just want to take some time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Keep up those good workout habits for 2013 and if you don't have the good workout habits than let's get started for 2013.  Here are some funny fitness quotes to end the year on a good note : )

“I decided to take an aerobics class. I bent… twisted… gyrated… jumped up and down… and perspired for a half an hour. But by the time I got my tights on…. the class was over!”

Aerobics: a series of strenuous exercises which help convert fats, sugars, and starches into aches, pains, and cramps.

The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you’re not in shape for it, it’s too far to walk back

Weight Loss Tip: If you are afraid of gaining weight – drink 50 ml of brandy before every meal – it will reduce fear.

“The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.” 

2013 Body Transformation Challenge

Hey everyone

So here is whats new.  Gold's Gym is doing a 12 week body transformation challenge that anyone can enter, Member or non-member.  We're giving away cash prizes to the winners so its definitely something to be excited about.  Pre registration is going on right now so get registered now for only $25.00.  Pay $25 for a chance to win $1000.  Sounds good to me : )  Let me know if you're interested or have questions and I can set up an appointment with you to get registered and get started.  Don't wait!!!