Wednesday, December 15, 2010

The NO SWEAT & THE SWEAT

Finally, a post without a cookie or chocolate picture. Although, I’m sure it won’t last long.
Anyway, remember my growth opportunity, time management? Well it’s been working well this the past week. Awesome! Just need to keep it going! I realized there no sense in stressing over making a “from scratch” meal every night and there’s no sense in  stressing over how much time I get to workout. If I plan some time, I’'ll get it done and maybe have some time to spare! How about an hour of each? An hour or less to make a delicious meal and an hour or less to get in a good workout. This is my focus during the week. The weekend is whole other story! hehe.

Ready, set…..EAT

No Sweat Salmon Squash

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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Braggs Amino Acids GF soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mustard (deli, brown, spicy, your choice)
  • 1 tsp flour (I used arrowroot)
  • 2 tbsp chopped Chives
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 6oz salmon fillet chunks (I used Alaskan canned salmon)
  • 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash **
  • salt and pepper to preference
How to make it
  • Whisk the soy sauce, honey, water, garlic and arrowroot flour in skillet. 
  • Then turn on heat and cook over medium setting.
  • Add in chives bit by bit.
  • Warm the frozen pea/carrots and add to mixture.
  • Add in the mustard, vinegar, and the salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring about every minute allowing the sauce to lightly coat everything. 
  • Separate into two servings and scoop over warm spaghetti squash. The hubs wanted extra spice and added Cholula sauce on top of course!
**NOTE- To cook squash, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Split the squash, remove the seeds with a tablespoon. Place it in a baking dish (face down) with a little water in dish. Leave it in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour.

Serves about 3. We actually had some leftover. Yes! This was Easy Peasy! No sweat!

Okay ready for round 2? Ready, set…..SWEAT!

Tabata Strength Sweatfest

(all body weight)

  • warm up- jog in place, run stairs, elliptical, etc. for 5-10 minutes.
  • 1 minute low jacks (in and out jumping jacks staying in squat low with hands behind the head). Looks like this.
  • Tabata work- 20 seconds on 10 seconds off (get in as many reps as you can in that 20 seconds). Do this exercise straight through 3 times. Dynamic Push-up- pushup followed by a hop (knees into chest like a burpee). See here.
  • 1 minute (each leg) front kick to reverse lunge
  • Tabata work- 20 seconds on 10 seconds off (get in as many reps as you can in that 20 seconds). Do this exercise straight through 3 times. Side to Side Burpees- your going to do a regular burpee but feet out to the side then perform a side push-up. Switch sides throughout the 20 seconds. See here for example.
  • 1 minute v-ups on bench or floor
  • Tabata work-20 seconds on 10 seconds off (get in as many reps as you can in that 20 seconds). Do this exercise straight through 3 times. Side plank lift (each side)- side plank from hand versus elbow equals more depth in the lift.
  • Repeat this 1-3x then cool down with a 5-10 minute jog, spin, walk, etc.
**If you do this once, it will take around 20-30 minutes including warm up and cool down. If you do it 3x its closer to an hour. YOUR CALL! Know what your body can handle and how much time you have to do it.

Any takers? Let me know if you try either…the no sweat salmon or the sweat fest tabata. I’m off to go manage more time!

Cheers,
LC

51 comments:

bamarunner11 said...

Wow that looks awesome! How did you know Salmon is my favorite seafood?

NourishedFit said...

Spaghetti Squash + Salmon.. you know I love it! :-)

Katie said...

That sounds intense! I think the first time I do it, I will need a partner with me..motivation! Haha, but I LOVE tabata. So, maybe I could do it by myself. However, I always think that exercise is more fun when done in a group. That's why I love group fitness!

Marnni said...

Hi Lindsay

I just stumbled on your blog from a comment you left on Skinnyrunner.com and I love it!! I too, am married to a full-time athlete and am constantly looking for healthy recipes which will keep my husband full and fuelled for the long days of training. Also we are both kiwi's so it was great see a fellow kiwi making his mark on the international sports stage!

I'm looking forward to reading more about how the two of you juggle the work/life/training balance - it can be a bit of a mission in our household but it's so worth it!

Keep up the good work!

Bre said...

totally made spaghetti squash on sunday night but we just had plain old steamed veggies and tomato sauce = :( You recipe looks soo good- I want to eat it off the computer screen! ;) ask the hubs if I start adding chalula sauce to everything if it will make me fast too?

Dorry said...

I'm bookmarking this post to try the workout! And I love that you said no pictures of chocolate or cookies because right when I clicked on your blog, I decided I really wanted the chocolate banana muffin in your header. :)

Tawnee said...

I love spaghetti squash... I've even fooled some people into thinking it's real pasta. Can't wait to try your recipe.

Great workout too, again, totally my style :)

Shannon said...

hmm, a good workout and then a fueling salmon dinner? winner :)

Christin@purplebirdblog said...

Nice salmon! I don't think my knees would take too kindly to all that work! ;)

Caroline said...

the side plank is my enemy....

Maggsmorris said...

I make something very similar with gluten free pasta. I've been making almost the same dish since I graduated from college and cleaned out the cabinets and came up with a can of tuna, can of diced tomatoes, can of peas, and spaghetti. It's gotten a LOT better over the years (salmon, fresh tomatoes, frozen peas, and a variety of pastas). I'll have to try it with spaghetti squash. I love that stuff.

Amanda said...

oh, how I wish I loved to cook! please come cook for me. Uggh, I suck. I need to be so much better at creating yummy dinners for my family. You inspire me though.

Kathrynchloe909 said...

Note to self - don't read your blog when I'm starving! Can't wait to try this out!

Allie said...

You always post the coolest recipes and work outs! Thanks for sharing :o)!!!!!

Heather (Where's the Beach) said...

Looks like a kick butt workout. And we really shouldn't stress over not making from-scratch meals every single day right? It's time with family that should be more important. You can still eat healthy and not spend hours in the kitchen,

hungryrunnergirl said...

Salmon squash....those are two of my favorite things. I get to be the first person to buy your cookbook! Love the workout....looks way hard!! I WILL be trying both! Let me know when you get a little something something in the mail:)

April said...

I love tabata! I love how after 16 minutes (if you worked your all out effort) you can't do it any longer..that's the best feeling!

Mmm salmon and squash- a perfect pair!

emz said...

awesome.
I lack your motivation to cook at the moment. uggg. but I love reading all your yummy/healthy posts. :)

Talita said...

What a delicious looking has this dish! Like salmon and spaghetti squash and love your presentation!

Healthy Chocoholic said...

I looove spaghetti squash!!!!!!!!! I'll have to make this soon!!!!
As for the workout, it looks super tough, but in a good way! =D

Livefortherun said...

Don't sweat the petty:) You're kicking butt!!

Tabata -- this is new! As first I thought, who's Tabatha? lol

Sign me up for a sweat fest!

Abby Davis said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm glad I found yours, I definitely need to get more creative with healthy cooking! And I love tabata workouts too! I will have to try this workout on Friday, those are the days I do workouts similar to this! Thanks!

Nellie said...

Lindsay, you're my new frienemy! You and your stupid food posts are torturing me!! Then, you post your killer workout (which I'm totally doing today!) and then finally, the nail that sealed the coffin... You make your own BOOCH!!! Ok, well, I'm going to go now. There's a cliff I have to jump off of.

Nellie
http://midlifecruiser.blogspot.com
(36 year old fulltime RVer living la vida loca with a cute-butt husband and a stink-butt dog!)

Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen said...

Looks like a new use for my favorite squash...

Jess said...

Damn! That is SOME workout! I may need to try this - maybe on Christmas Eve before the party starts at my house. Would be good to do something I can tailor depending on how much time I have that day. hmmmm!

Emily @ For Sweets Sake said...

I'm tired just thinking about that workout! haha I might try it when I get home from work though :)

Tina Reale said...

I think that's one thing I'm thankful for from my low-key cooking...I don't stress the meal preparation and all. LOL

Kris said...

Girl, squash is my BFF, did you know that?! This dinner looks fab!!! I think you inspired me to have some roasted squash for dinner tonight! YUM!

This workout sounds great! I am a hater to the burpees, but do them when my ripped bodyrock.tv chick tells me too...they kill me!

xxoo

Lori said...

This dish looks great! I love the flavors you have going on here and the healthy factor. Oh, and it just sounds super tasty and easy (all great attributes). ;)

And that tabata... I love tabata workouts. This one sounds great!

Bonnie Lang said...

Hi Lindsay! I'm new to your blog and can't remember how I stumbled upon it, but great recipes and workouts! I hope it's okay - I used your workout on my blog today (I was going to add a new one to the site!) after trying it...GREAT workout. I don't have any salmon but I was able able to sweat. I did the circuit 2 times through and loved it. Thanks so much! I look forward to reading more of your blog!

Kris M O'Connor said...

Oh gosh... the recipe was good - but can you do something about that header photo? GEEEEESH!

Just kidding - and uh... your workout? I'm not sure why it surprises me, but you're kinda crazy ;-)

Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too) said...

Looks like a crazy workout! Crazy in a good way of course. I'm glad you linked the side burpee b/c I'd never heard of that before.

I haven't had salmon in weeks and my Braggs Aminos are sitting unloved. Thanks for the recipe!

burp_excuzme said...

Man. I just realized I haven't had salmon in more than 8 months. I'll take your no-sweat salmon right now!

hungryrunnergirl said...

Don't worry I won't tell your mom ha:) Good call on the tennis balls...I will try that next. Hope you are having an AMAZING Thursday...you are the best!

Nellie said...

Hey! do you think it would be too hard to make Kombucha in an RV? It's a pretty small space. Just wondering. At $4.00 a pop when you get it at the store, I'm going to go in the poor house feeding my addiction.

Runningaroundnormal said...

Whoooo that tabata workout sounds INTENSE! I love it :D
I think that's a fabulous mindset to have during the week. It's so busy during the week!

Salah said...

omg I want to try that workout so bad!! Looks like I'll be doing that this Christmas break! Such a great thing to post since so many people are traveling and this is something great people can do on the road :-)

Katherine said...

Yum! That looks delicious. I had never heard of Tabata before your post. Just did some googling and it looks intense!

Katherine said...

Yum! That looks delicious. I had never heard of Tabata before your post. Just did some googling and it looks intense!

burp_excuzme said...

Man. I just realized I haven't had salmon in more than 8 months. I'll take your no-sweat salmon right now!

Kris M O'Connor said...

Oh gosh... the recipe was good - but can you do something about that header photo? GEEEEESH!

Just kidding - and uh... your workout? I'm not sure why it surprises me, but you're kinda crazy ;-)

Bonnie Lang said...

Hi Lindsay! I'm new to your blog and can't remember how I stumbled upon it, but great recipes and workouts! I hope it's okay - I used your workout on my blog today (I was going to add a new one to the site!) after trying it...GREAT workout. I don't have any salmon but I was able able to sweat. I did the circuit 2 times through and loved it. Thanks so much! I look forward to reading more of your blog!

Tina Reale said...

I think that's one thing I'm thankful for from my low-key cooking...I don't stress the meal preparation and all. LOL

Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen said...

Looks like a new use for my favorite squash...

Abby Davis said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm glad I found yours, I definitely need to get more creative with healthy cooking! And I love tabata workouts too! I will have to try this workout on Friday, those are the days I do workouts similar to this! Thanks!

emz said...

awesome.
I lack your motivation to cook at the moment. uggg. but I love reading all your yummy/healthy posts. :)

Allie said...

You always post the coolest recipes and work outs! Thanks for sharing :o)!!!!!

Amanda said...

oh, how I wish I loved to cook! please come cook for me. Uggh, I suck. I need to be so much better at creating yummy dinners for my family. You inspire me though.

Shannon said...

hmm, a good workout and then a fueling salmon dinner? winner :)

Bre said...

totally made spaghetti squash on sunday night but we just had plain old steamed veggies and tomato sauce = :( You recipe looks soo good- I want to eat it off the computer screen! ;) ask the hubs if I start adding chalula sauce to everything if it will make me fast too?

NourishedFit said...

Spaghetti Squash + Salmon.. you know I love it! :-)