I’d like to invite you to my annual Madonna Mtn sunset hike on Friday December 12th at 4pm!! I will be leading a group up to the top of Madonna Mountain to see the Christmas tree and then down as the sun is setting! A steady hiking pace is necessary to beat most of the …
If you train with me you have heard me talk over and over about the benefits and importance of Sprint Interval Training or Zone 5. You may ask yourself, what exactly IS sprint interval training, what are it’s benefits are why is it SO HARD 🙂 Zone 5 is a heart rate range of 90-100% …
I recently listened to a fabulous podcast: Mayo Clinic Cancer Doctor: 5 foods that heal the body, starve cancer and prevent disease”. The number one food was purple sweet potatoes! This power house vegetable is full of fiber (6g per 1 cup!!), Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese, B vitamins & its unique benefits include:1. …
Ingredients:5 cups gluten free sprouted oats 1/3 cup maple syrup1/3 cup coconut sugar4 teaspoons pure vanilla extra1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 cup organic peanut butter1 cup sprouted pumpkin seeds1 cup dried unsulphured fruit of your choice (I used goji berries) Preheat oven to 325. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk …
This recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks “Plant Over Processed” by Andrea Hannemann. My whole family loves these cookies and they are super easy as they are whipped up in my blender 🙂 Ingredients:1 can organic chickpeas, drained & rinsed1/2 cup natural peanut butter1/3 cup organic maple syrup2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon …
My Mom taught me this recipe and these simple energy balls have become a staple in my fridge. You can whip them up in 10 minutes. Ingredients:1 – 1/2 cup gluten free sprouted oats3/4 cup peanut butter2 tablespoons honey Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Roll into balls and place on …
Amy Approved Fitness is an official sponsor of this years Ryan’s Ranch Run!!! The 5K, 10, & Kids Mile will be held at the Thousand Oaks Ranch on Sunday, August 31st. I would LOVE to have a big group of clients participating in the event. Use the code AmyApproved10off to receive $10 off of your …
Summer is HERE and a lot of us have getaways and vacations that will take us out of our normal workout routine. For some this will cause anxiety or worry and for other’s it means “off” mode. Vacation does not mean lazy; instead, it’s a great time to switch up your workout and be active …
I found these tortillas at Whole Foods in SLO and absolutely love them! I am impressed with the minimal ingredients, the fiber and protein content and love that they do not fall apart and had great texture! You can store them in the freezer or fridge. In my wrap I put: >Organic Rotisserie Chicken (Whole …
