Happy Monday

I have been training with my trainer for 3 years and 2 months now. Some people ask me if it is still effective ... yes! I was measured before my wedding and in 3 years lost 15 counts in my stomach alone...you don't want to hear about the arms or legs! My mother calls him a "dream boat" and my husband (I love calling him this) thinks we just gossip the entire hour (my trainer does also moonlight as a therapist ha ha ha).

The so-called trainer loves to mix things up. From treadmill pushes, to pulling him around (he is 6'5"+ and built so pulling is not easy), to rope exercises (I refer to these as running for the arms), to the regular RDL, bicep curl, shoulder press, etc.

We've tried all different types of routines: endurance, strength, etc. Lately it has been isolating body sections: lower body on Mondays; upper body and abs on Wednesdays. There is always something new: for awhile it was get fit in case I am proposed to, legs for snowboarding shape, back and arms for the wedding; now hip, back and arms to get into a bridesmaids dress by the 12th!

If you have trainer and are not seeing results (I have been there)...break-up now. You are paying good money and you deserve to feel good and see results. If you have a hard time breaking up ask for a change! Right now I think I am either a sled dog or a football trainer in spring training! Today Derek came to train with ... I loved it! So motivating to have them there and definitely HOT! We work out together: Run, Swim (not lately) and play tennis but we never workout together when we are being pushed to the edge! Try it sometime :) you may see a different side of your significant other! And if you can - try pushing the sled ... (next time he hooks me up like a sled dog I will post - pushing the sled is not as funny looking as the sled dog and this guy is not even doing it right!)

Happy Halloween! Hopefully you are not already bouncing off the walls from all the candy and over indulging!

Spaghetti Squash Sunday!

It's Fall so we have officially changed over all the vegetables and fruits we are eating and after an inspiring trip to the farmers market we are ready with recipes galore this week!

Preparing the squash:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise and place, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add enough water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, until the squash is easily pierced with a paring knife. Turn squash over and cover with foil again and continue to cook another 15 minutes, until the squash is very tender. Remove from the oven, uncover, and allow to cool slightly. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and discard. Using a fork, gently pull the strands of squash away from the peel and place the squash strands into a mixing bowl.

After you have prepared the squash your possibilities are endless! You can season with herbs: chives, basil, oregano and a little olive oil. Or you do your own marinara sauce (this is my favorite but being Italian I can't disclose the gravy recipe!). 

Happy Sunday!!! 

Now off to the beach.

I couldn't resist

If you are bride looking to get married in a short dress or even a dress to change into for the party...(and you have fabulous legs)...this one from Marchesa just off the Fall 2011 runway is amazing!