Ingredients: 3 skinless chicken breasts cut in half 2 can(s) green beans drained 6 large red skin potatoes, cut in quarters 1 pkg zesty italian dressing mix 1 stick of “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” Directions: 1. In a 9×13 pan, place chicken breasts in the center, green beans on one side and potatoes […]
Ingredients: 1 pork butt/pork shoulder roast (4-5lbs) Salt, pepper & garlic powder 1 onion sliced (optional) 1 can Dr. Pepper ¾ cup barbecue sauce (or to taste) Directions: 1. Place the onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Rub the outside of the roast with salt, pepper and garlic powder. 2. Pour the Dr. […]
Ingredients: Cooking Spray 8 Slices of Turkey Bacon 4 Skinless Chicken Breast Halves 3/4 Cup of BBQ Sauce (Stubbs Sticky Sweet) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until the edges begin to crisp, […]
By Faith Barbare, Owner and Certified Personal Trainer at SimplyFit Sweat pouring, heart pounding, give it your all training has become the latest craze in the fitness industry, which explains why HIIT style workouts have received a lot of attention. HIIT Stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. But before we dive into why it’s so popular, lets first understand what […]
By Faith Barbare, Owner and Certified Personal Trainer at SimplyFit It all started on January 1st; you made great fitness resolutions and had every intention of sticking to them this year. It’s now February 1st, and your motivation is slipping. Don’t throw in the towel yet; there is still hope! Here are 7 tips to keep your fitness […]
By Faith Barbare, Owner and Certified Personal Trainer at SimplyFit My friends call me crazy, but I can’t neglect my fitness and diet while on vacation. Dropping both of those for a week would have a huge impact on my progress, and I must stay focused on my long term goals. Lucky for me, our hotel has a […]
By Faith Barbare, Owner and Certified Personal Trainer at SimplyFit Today, we’ll look at an often overlooked piece to your fitness goals: determination. Let’s face it, passively pursuing a fitness goal, or any goal for that matter, does nothing but put a hole in your wallet with nothing to show for it. It’s not enough to merely want to […]
By Faith Barbare, Owner and Certified Personal Trainer at SimplyFit Women tend to struggle with making lifestyle changes for many different reasons, but I feel these five points have crossed all of our minds. I am here to break down these excuses and encourage you to take the next step in rejuvenating your health. Here are 5 Reasons Women […]
By Faith Barbare, Owner and Certified Personal Trainer at SimplyFit Everyone’s lives are extremely busy – taking kids to school, working full time jobs, making time for our families, cooking dinner, etc. And not only does exercising require time, it requires energy. In this post, I’m sharing 10 tips to help you find time to exercise. How […]
By Faith Barbare, Owner and Certified Personal Trainer at SimplyFit Let’s discuss the power of protein, and what it can do for us: 1. Lean Muscle Gain – Exercising purposefully damages our muscle tissue, only to be repaired and grow back stronger. Our muscles are a powerhouse for calorie burning; therefore, the more protein we fuel our bodies with, the […]
