Mental Health and Fitness: A Path to Enhanced Quality of Life
In today’s fast-paced world, the quest for a balanced life has led us to rediscover the profound impact of physical fitness on mental well-being. At Alloy Personal Training, we firmly believe in the transformative power of integrating functional fitness and personalized training into our daily routine, with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life. […]
Pumpkin Chicken Chili
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless, organic chicken breasts 1 cup onion finely, chopped 2.5 cups red or orange peppers, chopped 1 cup pumpkin puree 1.5 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chicken broth with low or no salt avocado or guacamole, green onions (for serving) Preparation: Chop onions and peppers. (Optional: you can sauté in 1 teaspoon of olive oil for 2 minutes before adding […]
Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 large organic eggs 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup of your favorite unsweetened milk 1/4 cup applesauce, oil, or a mashed banana 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. In a […]
Crunchy Chili Lime Shrimp
Ingredients: 2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1 medium lime1 cup crushed tortilla chips1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/4 cup olive oil1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubedOptional: Additional […]
Sweet Potato Skins
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, minced 1 bag of fresh baby spinach 1/4 cup light sour cream or Greek yogurt 2 ounces light cream cheese 1 cup chickpeas 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Bake sweet potatoes at 350 for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Cut sweet potatoes in half and let […]
Strawberry Freeze
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt (Greek, almond, coconut) 1 1/2 pounds of frozen strawberries Preparation: Put the yogurt into a Vitamix (or high-power blender). Add the strawberries. Start the blender at its slowest speed, then quickly increase to the highest speed. In roughly 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four […]
Brussels Sprouts Dip
Ingredients: 10 oz fresh sliced Brussels sprouts (about 3 cups)2 green onions, finely chopped 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil8 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded2 oz fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded1 cup light mayo1/2 cup 2% plain low-fat Greek yogurt2 garlic cloves, minced1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice1/8 tsp each sea salt and fresh ground black pepperPita chips […]
Weekend Warrior 122
This Weekend Warrior Workout is a Total Body workout! This workout will push your body to the max! 8 rounds of 30-45 second working sets. Push yourself this weekend and try this Weekend Warrior Workout! Reps: 30-45 seconds Sets: 8 Exercises: – Squat Thrusters – Bear Holds – Reverse Lunge with OH Reach – Barbell […]
Weekend Warrior 121
EXPLOSIVE LANDMINE Workout for this Weekend! Start utilizing your workout equipment to the fullest! Work off sets of 4 with 8 reps each side/exercise. Focus on form and power! Exercises: -1/2 Kneeling Shoulder Press – Close Grip Explosive Press – Squat to Thruster Press – Reverse Lunge to Knee Press – Landmine Deadlift Enjoy this […]
Cheesy Cauliflower Nachos
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive or avocado oil cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 5 cups cauliflower florets cut into ½-inch slices 1/3 cup refried beans 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheddar cheese 1 jalapeno sliced 1/2 cup chopped grape/cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 avocado sliced or chopped (optional) Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking sheet with […]
