Turbo Jamming / A Sign

While I was back home for the madres operation I found a Turbo Jam DVD amonugst a bunch of books on my mums cabinet.

I was excited because I wanted to buy it when I first saw the informational way back in 2006.

Back in my younger days 2006/07 I use to spend anywhere from 2-4 hrs in the gym most days as I was a student studying and had nothing better to do with my time.

I'd finish course at 1pm then spend the rest of the day in the gym until my mum finished work at 5pm where we would then go home together.  I use to do a lot of boxing back then and it's fair to say I was in SOOO MUCH better shape.

When I first saw Turbo Jam advertised it appealed to me as it incorporated boxing and kick-boxing moves the only thing I was always to screw-gee to pay the ridiculous price of 200.00 for the box set.

Fast-forward 6years and too many delicious burgers and desserts later I was ecstatic to find the disk on the cabinet,  it was like a sign!

I tried out the "Learn and Burn" workout and it definitely makes you sweat! I feel like I'm getting in a good amount of cardio and personally find it more entertaining then Zumba.  Zumba I find boring and end up quitting half way through so this is good though I must admit the first time I tried this I ended it only 4mins in as I was exhausted but it was 1am in the morning :)

I'm going to try do Turbo Jam at least 3 times a week and see how we go.  I want to get back into boxing and start UFC (Ultimate Fighter) and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) so this is a good place to start to get my fitness up.  I get through all the punches and kicks imagining that I'm an awesome UFC fighter haha

Along with my "Learn and Burn" workout today I have also dusted off the cobwebs of my "Ab Circle Pro" as I never really did complete the "Lose 10pounds in 10 days Challenge",  a killer Body Rock workout and a Blogilates "Glad You Came Calve Challenge" - http://blogilates.com/challenges

Mum

Flowers from Dutchbydesign.com

My mum is amazing...That's all :)

What I'm Currently Doing

Baking the above Banana Bread from Sara'a blog - http://nourish-and-flourish.net/my-favorite-banana-bread/.

It's close to midnight and I have to wake up at 4am for the journey back home to see my madre before her operation.  I still have to wash the clothes that I plan on taking with me and then pack those same clothes.

Instead of packing and making sure I have everything I need I'm baking yummy Banana Bread and G/F Pumpkin Muffins....typical of who I am really.  I take such a relaxed not fazed approach while everyone stresses out panicking that I wont be ready on time I make it with minutes to spare,  much to their amazement.

Fingers crossed my bread tastes good as my kitchen currently smells amazing!  The beautiful aromas of cinnamon,  vanilla and sweet bananas are filling every nook and cranny of my house.

I changed Sara's recipe slightly by replacing the butter with olive oil and using splenda instead of real sugar.  I also added cinnamon by mistake as I was baking my g/f pumpkin muffins at the same time and cinnamon went in the banana bread instead of the muffins (oops).


Banana Bread

2 cups oat flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar (Splenda granular and Truvia work well too)

1/4 cup butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)

1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed
until well blended (about 1 minute). Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating
after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until
blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Spoon
batter into a bread loaf pan (or muffin pan) coated with cooking spray.

4. Bake at 350° for 1 hour (for bread), or 20 minutes (for muffins), or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes
out clean.

Serves 14.

Nutrition per serving: Calories: 187; Fat: 4.3 grams; Protein: 3.9 grams;

Nutrition with Splenda: Calories: 136; Fat: 4.3 grams; Protein: 3.9 grams

Latest Obsessions

Multitude Hair Ties - from Anthropologie

Multitude Hair Ties - from Anthropologie

I'm currently beyond obsessed with the above hair ties.


Multitude Hair Ties from Anthropologies.  These are the cutest hair ties ever! They come in a range of colours that are too cute for words.  I'm in the process of ordering some these babies and can not wait until they arrive.

I'm been daydreaming about these hair ties for quite awhile now and will be soo happy once I get my hands on these.

Apparently you can make your own version of the hair ties at home using a head band - http://thatsinfluence.blogspot.com.  Wouldn't mind giving this a try some time.

Essie Nail Polish - Muchi Muchi

Essie Nail Polish - Mint Candy Apple

What can I say I love all things Essie!

O.P.I is HUGE and seems to be all the rage amongst most girls but I'm yet to get on that bandwagon.  I've always been a massive fan of Essie and personally prefer it to O.P.I as I believe it stays on longer without chipping and glides on the nails much smoother resulting  in the same professional finish that you get in salons.

My two favourite Essie colours are - Mint Candy Apple and Muchi Muchi.