Wet n' Wild Wednesday

Exercise classes are going wonderful plus it helps that it starts your week off great too!  I love getting in 2 hours of exercise at the beginning of my week and I have found it has helped me to stay on track.  Thank you to Emily & Vonda for the great job they are doing this last stretch of our Meltdown!
Zumba at the Erie Library from 6:30 - 7:30 on Monday's
Sweating to the Oldies at Central Park Pavillon from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday's

I love to visit with all of you and pick your brain as to what you are doing to keep on track each and every day.  One of my Meltdown mentors, Donna H. is a true fitness warrior in every fashion of the word.  I love to spend time with her and last night at fitness class I asked her what her exercise routine is each and every week.  Donna gets in on average 740 minutes of exercise each week!! 

Here is Donna's exercise routine. 

She heads to the Fitness Center behind the hospital around 5 a.m. each day and exercises for about an hour, then she goes for a walk with the dog during the day, and then either does an exercise class, fitness tape, or goes for another walk. 

She then said the words that really hit home with me, "Stephanie, I have always done that even when I was working a full time job.  I made it important and a habit."  WOW!!! 
The exercise habits you are making each & every day and the consistency of healthy eating are the foundation to a longer life.

Wet n' Wild Wednesday Exercise Classes
Chanute Acquatic Center is offering Water Aerobics M-Th from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. for $2.
Water Walking at the Lazy River M-Th from 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. $1

I love the wisdom, mentoring, and friendship I gain from each of you and Donna I thank you for your kindness shown to me each & every day.  You are a blessing to me as are all of our Meltdown participants.

More recipes to share!!

Slow Cooker Steak Tacos

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb Flank, Sirloin or Round Steak
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 lime, juice
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1 1/4 C. Chicken Broth (low sodium is what I used) 
• 2/3 cup salsa

TOPPINGS
• 10 Corn Tortillas
• 2/3 cup Finely Shredded Low-Fat Sharp Cheese
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Lettuce, Cilantro, Salsa, Sour Cream, Lime Wedges

INSTRUCTIONS
1.  Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray.  Season steak with sea salt and black pepper.  Combine the lime juice, orange juice, 1 cup Chicken Broth, and 1/3 cup of salsa.  Pour over beef and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
2.  Remove beef and shredded.  Place in a large nonstick skillet over low heat.  Add remaining 1/3 cup salsa with 1/4 cup Chicken Broth or juice from the slow cooker.  Heat just until warmed.
3.  Serve over corn tortillas with all your favorite toppings.
Makes 10 servings, about 1/4 cup per taco, points+ each (meat only, count points+ for tortillas and toppings)
Nutritional information per serving, based on 10 servings, using caloriecount.com

Did I mention that these were AMAZING?!  They only took me about 15 minutes to make start to finish…definitely dinner in a hurry! 

I had TWO TACOS FOR TACO TUESDAY
* 2 Low Carb Tortillas (2 points each ) ~
* 1/2 cup Spicy Shredded Beef (6 points+)
* 2 Tbsp salsa fresca (0 points+)
* 2 Tbsp Finely Shredded LF Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1 points+)
* Lettuce, tomato, cilantro and 1/8 AVOCADO (1 Points+)