Are you ready for the next heat wave?  I am I LOVE this weather.  The hotter the better.  I will admit I whine most of the winter about how cold and miserable it is.
The heat however is no excuse to not work out....You jst need to becareful and stay HYDRATED!  (With WATER)
Here is a great Pool workout for those days you just can drag yourself away to get to the gym.
Enjoy!

30 seconds water running
30 seconds rest (with noodle)
30 Seconds Jumping jacks  ....yes in the water
30 seconds rest
1 minute water running
30 seconds rest
30 seconds tuck jumps..... again in the water
30 seconds rest
REPEAT x 5

Finish with 45 seconds water running with 15 seconds of rest times 5!

~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn

Why?  So many of you ask me WHY?  Why do I workout everyday, why do I eat clean, why do I take time for ME?!  

This is my why.  I want to inspire others, I want my friends and family to be the best that they can be.  I don't know if this card was picked purposefully or if it was just a twist of fate... Either way it is a sign I am headed in the right direction.  

My cousin was married this weekend and this was the card at my place setting!

 I hope my lifestyle has inspired you and I hope it continues too!  

~eat well and keep moving~

xoxo jenn

So it's been a while!  So Sorry!  I have been so busy but I have cleaned out the clutter and I am refocusing.  Luckily no matter what comes up in my life nothing gets in the way of my fitness journey.
Eating clean and staying on point with my workouts keep me sane.  If I don't take care of myself I can't take care of anyone else.  I truly enjoy taking care of others and helping them reach fitness and wellness goals.  Sometimes all I do becomes overwhelming and I need to take a step back and reset.

Over the last few weeks this is what I have done.  I believe everything happens for a reason and there were a few things in my life I wasn't sure how to handle.  I have a very difficult time when I can't just handle something and move on.  I don't have any patience and I don't have a lot of faith in things just working themselves out....but sure enough after weeks of undue stress and negativity things just work themselves out.

I am grateful for these difficult times, I learn from each situation.  This time I have learned to pay more attention to the negative people in my life and rid myself of them.
There are some people that no matter what you do you will not satisfy them....So next time I find myself surrounded by these people I will be sure to walk away.

When you are a good person you become surrounded by good people.  I am so lucky for the people I have in my life.  I am upset with myself for getting caught up in people that are not who I am or what I believe in.  I am relieved to have moved beyond these people and so are the good people in my life.

You cannot be honest to anyone when you are not true to yourself.  Be honest to yourself and be true to who you are.  If you are not happy with who you are CHANGE don't bring others down with you.

Live simply and love deeply

~eat well and Keep moving~ 

I thought today we would talk about fueling our body.  I was finally successful with my nutrition when I decided to eat to fuel my body rather then eat because something tastes good.  I think before I eat now...
How will this effect my body?
Will this help me reach my long term goals?
Do I need this? OR Do I want this?
Is this a well balanced CLEAN meal? You NEED carbohydrates no matter what the newest fad diet says.  Eat the right carbs at the right times for your body to perform at its best!
Of course there are times I eat something because I want it NOT because I need it but.... that is the exception not the rule.
Consistency is key!
Try this easy clean recipe to fuel your body this summer

Shrimp With Avocado-Mango Salsa

In addition to being a great source of good-for-you fat, avocados are full of fiber and bloat-busting potassium.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

·         Vegetable oil cooking spray

·         8 cups baby spinach

·         1 cup couscous

·         1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

·         1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

·         1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

·         3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

·         1 large mango, peeled and diced

·         1 medium avocado, diced

·         1 medium tomato, diced

·         1/4 cup chopped red onion

·         1/2 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped

·         1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

PREPARATION

1.      Heat grill. Fold four 18-inch-long pieces of foil in half; unfold and coat inside with cooking spray. Place 2 cups spinach in center of 1 half of each piece of foil. Combine couscous with 1/4 cup water; divide evenly among packets, placing on top of spinach. Combine shrimp, 1/4 cup cilantro, oil and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Divide shrimp evenly among packets, placing next to couscous. Fold foil to close and crimp edges to seal; place on grill; close lid; cook until packets are fully puffed, 10 minutes. Combine remaining 1/4 cup cilantro with remaining 1/4 tsp salt, mango, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño and lime juice in a bowl. Carefully cut foil to open; stir contents; garnish with salsa before serving.

THE SKINNY

397 calories per serving, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 52 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 25 g protein

~eat well and keep moving~

xoxo jenn

Protein Popsicles

Who is LOVING this weather?!  I love summer time.  I love the heat.....but I CRAVE Ice Cream!  I like frozen yogurt too but it is still full of sugar.  I have finally discovered a creamy HEALTHY Ice cold treat to curb my Ice Cream cravings.

Protein Popsicle!  

2 scoops Isalean Chocolate 

12 Oz Almond breeze no sugar Chocolate almond milk.  

Mix in the blender or a blender bottle and poor into Popsicle trays.  

Let freeze and enjoy guilt free!  

~Eat well and Keep moving~ 

xoxo jenn

www.jennifergallantfitness.com 

What a fabulous day!  Tried a new Protein Pancake recipe this morning... Delicious!  Recipe to follow soon and then a 6 am workout.  Home to get Kae ready for school and then back out to kickboxing and the barn.
I am so happy to have the ability to do so much.  I work hard everyday to give my family opportunities others don't have in life.  I don't ask for handouts and all though times are tough sometimes I am happy for our health and wellness everyday.
I do as much as I can for others and lately that doesn't seem to be enough to keep some satisfied.  To those I will have to say goodbye.  I choose to surround myself and my family with grateful, appreciated people everyday.  Hope you all do the same!

Now for delicious protein pancakes
1.5oz Oat Bran
2.5 oz Egg Whites
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
1 sc vanilla Isalean
5 oz strawberries
1tbs Psyllium (optional)

Mix all ingredients together cook slowly over low heat..... Yummy!

Bring it outside in this beautiful weather!  Try this

Bring it outside!  10 minute warm up with dynamic stretching

Find a Bench

Reverse lunge with knee up x 10 es

Side lunge knee up x 10 es

Push ups off bench as many as possible

Mountain climbers off bench x 20 

Squats x 25 as fast as possible.  

Sprints x 5

Reapeat Giant set 3 times!  

~eat well and keep moving~

xoxo jenn