VIDEO: Amanda Adams’ Fat Burning Foods

Hey Everyone!

Check out this video explaining the fat burning foods that I incorporate into my diet on a daily basis! These foods are delicious, so they work for my taste buds and my body. Do you eat any other fat burning foods that I didn’t mention here? Leave a comment so I can incorporate them into my diet! 

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Guest Post: “I’ll Get Bulky” Myth Buster

“If I lift weights, I’ll get bulky.”

“I don’t want to lift weights, I’ll look manly.”

“Lifting weights will give me big muscles.”

I know we’ve all heard these phrases before, normally from women, and I can’t help but shake my head every time I do. Those of us of the finer sex tend to be more body conscious than men, but how can we let ourselves be so uninformed?

Well I’m here to do a little informing.

I know I was one of those women who thought lifting weights would making me “buff” and all I wanted was to tone up. Through some research and personal experience, I’ve learned that lifting weights is the BEST way to burn fat and get lean (of course diet is really important). Plus, most women don’t produce enough testosterone to get “bulky” or “manly”. Now why is lifting weights so great?

1. Lifting weights promotes muscle growth and fat burning.
2. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn just sitting on your butt.
3. Since you’re burning fat, and building lean muscle, you’ll look more toned.
4. Not only will you look more toned, you’ll BE more toned!

There are about a million more benefits to weight lifting but the key is to do it correctly. Nowadays proper form is as easy as YouTube. But if you’re a novice weight lifting, hiring a trainer or learning from someone who is knowledgeable in weight lifting is a really good option. You’ll see the most benefits and avoid injury when you lift weights using proper form.

Now you know that weight lifting won’t make you “bulky,” “manly,” or anything other than lean and toned.

MYTH BUSTED!

What’s your favorite muscle group to lift or weight lifting exercise, and why? Share your answers in the comments below.

Alexa Espie

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Whitney Reid in Fitness Rx + LA Fit Expo Coupon

Hey OhYeah fans!

We are now several weeks into 2012 and I hope everyone has gotten off to a great start by making progress with your fitness goals. If you have slipped off a little, no stress. You know what to do. Get back on track. Also, remember this:

You cannot erase months or years of bad habits in a couple of weeks. So please be patient. Persistence is the key to all success!

2012 has started off great for me. I already accomplished one of my goals that I set for the year. In the latest issue of Fitness Rx Magazine (on shelves end of January), I was giving the opportunity to work with my good friend Sean Andros (senior editor of Muscular Development and Fitness Rx). Sean allowed me to contribute to the content of the article, “Muscle Up for 2012” as well as model for the feature. I actually enjoy writing more than being in front of the camera, so I am thrilled to take my first step in that direction. Please be on the look out for this article as well as many more to come in the future. I’ll keep you all posted.

If you are in LA this week, stop by the OhYeah! booth at the LA Fit Expo! We even posted a coupon for expo admission here. Now you don’t have an excuse! See you there!

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Superbowl Season Fuels Reggie Kelly’s Fire

Whassup OhYeah! Fam?

What a nail biting game yesterday! On any given Sunday things can work in your favor. The teams all fought hard. Congrats to a fellow MSU Bulldog, Kyle Love with the New England Patriots on going to the Super Bowl. After watching those games yesterday, the fire got even hotter and the goal got even bigger for my chance to get there too. With this being my 14th season coming up, I am hungry for one!

My mindset is focused and I will soon start training for this upcoming 2012 season. I have already redirected my eating habits (plenty of fresh fruits and veggies with baked meats) and taking in plenty of OhYeah! Good Grab Bars as a replacement for candy bars when I have an urge to have some chocolate. Now don’t get me wrong, I always have a “splurge day” to enjoy, because it is okay to do as long as you have self-control.

Stay tuned for my appearances and I will have OhYeah! samples on hand for you to try. Once you eat one, you will want more. Join me and let’s help fight obesity! #TEAMHEALTHY

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Friday Favorite: How Bad Do You Want It? Video

This week’s Friday Favorite is pulled from the comment that OhYeah! fan, Maureen, posted on Amanda Adams’ “3 Potential Weekend-Busting Scenarios & How to Handle Them” blog post. Talk about a kick in the pants. Watch this and go into your weekend STRONG!

Is Your Boyfriend Making You Fat?

Flashing a seductive smile, you giggle softly as your gorgeous dinner date orders a double mocha brownie with two forks. Your conscience says no, but your heart says yes. Rather than spoil the moment discussing the benefits of healthy nutrition, you rationalize, promise to amp up your next workout… and take a bite.

One bite turns into two and two turns in to half the dessert with another glass of red wine. Then it hits you…. “Wow, I just consumed a #$% number of calories!” Back at your apartment well after midnight, you fall into bed knowing full well you won’t make it to your regular 5:30 a.m. Spinning® class.

The next night, he invites you over to watch the game with his buddies and you soon find yourself surrounded by pizza, brownies, and other tailgate horrors. One bite here and there turns into one serving, then two, and so on… sound familiar? For some reason, men have a way of influencing a woman’s nutrition program in a negative way. Even top supermodel, Marisa Miller, confessed to gaining 10 lbs for the two months of dating her husband.

So, what to say and do without sounding self-centered, or being worried about acting like some health nut? Well, ladies, there is a way to make dating fun and exciting while still sticking to your fitness protocol. Below are my top 4 tips for success!

1. Cheat on either your drink, meal, or dessert, but not all three. Everyone loves to enjoy themselves and be in the moment when they are with someone special. This tip allows you to indulge without going overboard.
2. Offer to make him dinner. This way you’ll be in control of the menu. You can even bring a fun dish that’s healthy if his friends are all watching the game. Chicken kabobs are great, with hummus or a light BBQ sauce.
3. Ask him to go on a walk with you. Not only is this date incredibly romantic, but it’s a good indicator of his activity level. If he’s not up for long walks, that’s usually a good sign he doesn’t care much about physical activity. At this point, maybe question if the relationship is going to fit with your lifestyle.
4. Hit the gym or go for a bike ride together. This is a fun and usually free date that allows time to get to know one another, verses sitting in a dark theater where you can’t even talk. So get a great workout in and earn that glass of Riesling!

Now that you’ve heard my tips on how I manage to date and stay on track with my fitness program, I want to hear YOUR best tips! Let me know how you survive!

Lisa Rutledge’s Mental Pro Volleyball Training

Hey OhYeah Friends!

So its officially pre-season and I feel like the time flew by faster than realized! I have started a new lifting program with Dr. J of Peak Performance Sports and Spine Institute in San Diego. We are focusing on balancing my body before I start the heavy Olympic power lifting. This is a new approach for me because we are working on training the smaller stabilizing muscles in my body that attach to the larger muscles used for dynamic movement.

Training is going good so far and I’ve made dramatic improvements within the past few weeks. I’ve realized that most of this new training is mental because you are training your mind and body to target muscle groups you never knew existed! And with training comes a significant increase in my appetite! My new favorite snack is the OhYeah! Vanilla Peanut Butter Crème protein wafer. It’s so good that my co-workers think that it’s a candy bar!

Until next time OhYeah friends! God Bless and Happy Training! ☺

GIVEAWAY: Reggie Kelly’s Off-Season Starts in Aberdeen

Whassup OhYeah! Fam!

It is officially the off-season for me for now. The 2011 football season for us is over, but I am excited for this upcoming 2012 season. At this moment, we have to sit back and watch the remaining teams in the playoffs. It is always hard to watch, because we all envision ourselves there, but our time will come. I am wishing all the remaining teams well. Three of my fellow Mississippi State players are a part of the playoffs now, Bobbie Dixon (49ers), Pernell McPhee (Ravens) and Kyle Love (Patriots), so I am wishing them well.

On a personal note, we went home to visit with family this week in Aberdeen, Mississippi and we had a blast. It was my mom’s birthday and I attended my high school basketball tournament—they WON! Go Dawgs! Keep it rolling.

More importantly, I was able to get a family friend hooked on OhYeah!.  They are striving very hard to make a difference in their exercise and eating habits. They have made a healthy choice and I am glad they have incorporated OhYeah! as means of getting healthy protein. Stay tuned on my website for my appearances, I will have OhYeah! samples for you to try.

Share with me who you think the winners will be for the NFC and AFC champions and the final score by leaving a comment. A winner* will receive some of my favorite OhYeah! favorites! Contest is open until Friday night at 11:59 PM. Open to U.S. residents only (it’s a shipping thing). 

PEACE

Atlanta Falcons #89

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Coach Tillison Asks, “How Do You See Yourself?”

“As the mind goes the body follows.” -Joyce Myers

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are going after the fitness goals you have planned for this new year. Some of us have a hard time sticking with our goals because of the way we see ourselves in our minds. If all you see is an overweight or out of shape person in your mind, the road is going to be difficult. Seeing a healthy and fit body with a great attitude and lots of energy will work much better for you!

Change your thinking and you will change your world by putting the right images of you in your subconscious mind. The subconscious is the part of the mind that is responsible for automatic behavior (habits).

By visualizing your fat loss or fitness goals as already achieved, you are giving your subconscious mind instructions that will cause you to automatically begin acting in a consistent way with your mental images. There will be less struggle and will power involved in reaching your goals. See yourself at your best this year!

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3 Potential Weekend-Busting Scenarios & How to Handle Them

Hey OhYeah! Family!

It’s that time again, and it happens every week! You can practically hear people singing out “TGIF” everywhere you go! For most people, Friday means it’s time to let loose, get off your normal schedule, and have fun! Why not, you deserve it right? Right and wrong! You absolutely deserve to have a fun weekend, but you deserve MORE to take care of yourself! Here are my tips for handling 3 weekend scenarios while maintaining your healthy and fit body.

A night out with the OhYeah! ladies in Vegas during Olympia weekend

Scenario #1: Getting frustrated when out to eat with friends that aren’t on the “healthy train”

TIP: If you usually order a cheeseburger and a beer, then don’t get mad at your friends when they ask why you’re ordering a salad and a turkey sandwich. Make sure your friends know how excited you are about the new, healthy you! As friends, they should be supportive of you. So order a skinny margarita and enjoy the time with friends and that new un-bloated body!

Scenario #2: One Drink, Two Drink, Three Drink, FLOOR! (or wrecking your body by going overboard on your night out)

TIP: Speaking of that skinny margarita, how many of you stick to just having one when you’re out on the weekend? Don’t let all of your hard work from the week be ruined by a headache the next day. Take the amount you usually drink and split that in half. Between each drink, have a water with lots of lemon and lime in it. You don’t have to give up your favorite drink cold turkey, and your body will definitely thank you on Monday when you still have motivation to go to the gym!

Don’t forget to burn some extra calories by dancing to your favorite DJ mixes and sculpt your legs at the same time with your favorite heels!

Scenario #3: Not getting enough sleep on the weekend

TIP: Your body loves you during the week because you are on a schedule: waking up the same time, working out, eating healthy, going to bed on time! During the weekend, you know you will be a little off your sleep schedule, so promise yourself to have a nap sometime in there! The ill effects of sleep deprivation may not show itself Saturday or Sunday, but I’ve noticed that it loves to show up on Monday mornings! When sleep deprivation moves in, motivation and will power can quickly go out the door. Three words: Rest. Your. Body.

What do you do on the weekends to help you stay on track? I would love to know little tricks you all do! Leave a comment to share!

Lisa Rutledge’s Recipe: Whole Wheat Chicken & Arugula Pizza

Hello OhYeah!

I made this up Friday night during pizza night because I really wanted pizza but I am in volleyball preseason now and need to go healthier. So I created the arugula pesto grilled chicken pizza with whole wheat crust. After travelling through Europe all summer I fell in love with arugula, which is a peppery flavored type of salad green they use a lot in Europe. It is far underrated here in the states and I think it is one of the greatest leafy vegetables out there. I love it on this pizza!

In the spirit of sharing {and more pizza eating overall} here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 whole wheat crust from Trader Joes ( the one in the refrigerated section that’s uncooked)
• 1 bag of arugula (or spinach if you like)
• 2 tablespoons green pesto
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Grilled chicken, chopped

Directions

Take out the whole wheat crust and prepare according to directions (let it sit out for 20 min and then stretch it out and mold it to any pizza shape you want). I tried to make a heart and it didn’t quite turn out, LOL. Spread a thin layer of pesto on the entire pizza and then top with a thin layer of mozzarella cheese. Put it in the oven for about 8-10 min and take out when it is nice and golden brown. Next top with a thick layer of arugula and finally add the chopped up grilled chicken. Enjoy!

This is a fairly healthy way to get your pizza craving in and it is SOOOOO delicious.

Enjoy and happy eating! :)

Erich Cloninger’s Posting Preview + 2012 Tournament Schedule

What’s up OhYeah! Family?

I hope everyone had a nice start to the New Year.  I’m pumped for this upcoming tournament season, and training hard to make 2012 count.  My diet and weight cutting are going great, and training is becoming more intense.   We have a solid group of students at BJJ Inc who push each other, making each other better.

I understand that not everyone understands the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, so I want to hopefully give you an idea of what the training is like. I will be posting several videos of the training over the next month. I’ll break the moves down so you can even incorporate them into your own workout for incredible results. 

For those of you who have been asking when what my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition schedule looks like, here is the latest update for the first of the year:

• Monster Energy Cup, Charlotte NC – January 28th
• NAGA Atlanta, Atlanta GA – February 18th
• Chicago Open, Chicago IL – March 3
• Pan American Championship, Irvine CA – March 29th – April 1st
• World Championships, Long Beach CA – May (Dates TBD)

If you are anywhere near these cities, I would love for you to come out and show your support.

Separate Yourself,

Reggie Kelly Looking Forward

Whassup OhYeah! Fam!

I am at a loss for words. That was a hard pill to swallow. It always hurts to lose a game, but my teammates and I have fuel added to our fire now; we are hungrier than ever before to make a repeat. This has been a great 2011 season with the Falcons and I’m not quite sure what the 2012 season will bring because I am a free agent. I am excited to see what this upcoming season has in store for me.

I want to thank the Falcons fans for your continual support of us and truly being a fan base that did RISEUP! I will keep you guys posted on what I have going on during the off season, and I plan to join forces with other OhYeah! representatives and make some appearances, so stay tune!

OhYeah! by the way… how are your 2012 eating habits going? Have you incorporated any OhYeah! products yet? Let me know which ones are your favorites! Remember you can do this… stay focused, eat right, exercise and replenish with OhYeah! products to stay physically fit. You can do it!

PEACE

Atlanta Falcons #89

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