| Meal 1 |
Paleo Meatloaf with Pomodoro Sauce
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| Meal 2 |
Pan Seared Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
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| Meal 3 |
Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
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| Meal 4 |
Spicy Stir Fry Chicken
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| Meal 5 |
Thai Chicken Meatza
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| Add On | Hulk Cakes |
Gym equipment for personal or business use can add up REAL quick! This is why I want to alert you fellow Coaches, Personal Trainer, gym owners of as many sales as possible to help out. Labor Day just happens to be a great opportunity to get great deals. Here are a few you don’t want to miss!
**There may be affiliate links in this post but these are all products I personally use.
TRX is a GREAT tool to have in home or at a gym! I use this for all level clients. My clients/athletes get put on it almost every time to work pulling and strengthening their back side. I like to pair Rows on the TRX and Single Leg Squats (pistols). This tool is also GREAT for traveling. It will go in a sack and fit in a suitcase. This means when I go see the family I can throw it in my suitcase and attach it to the backyard playscape and can work out when the kiddos are swinging. They even have a certification program if you are new to the field and want to learn more. “This program is a fast, comprehensive mini course in the fundamentals of TRX Suspension Training designed for personal trainers and fitness pros to help your clients reach their peak performance.”
In honor of the hardworking men and women across the U.S., Reebok is having a Labor Day sale! Your can Buy More and Save More PLUS get FREE Shipping! Just use the code SAVEMORE at checkout between 8/30 and 9/5. This applies to the Design-Your-Own Crossfit Nano 7 shoes, Classic Leather, Training Apparel and all smaller items including accessories like bag, hats and socks. Click HERE to read about my five top favorite reebok items.
Perform Better is packed full of great equipment…and a lot of it is on sale in their END OF SUMMER SALE last through September 30th. The best product they have out there on sale is the Dynamax Med Balls. Click HERE to see how I use this tool with my athletes or click HERE to see how I paired it up with my Medicine Ball Movement Library and 50 Med Ball Exercises PDF.
Thanks to the sport of CrossFit, I have found a new love for Reebok, specifically the CrossFit line. The company has stepped up and support the sport including outfitting each athlete at The CrossFit Games. If I’m not wearing Lulu to workout then its probably Reebok, especially in the shoe department. My two favorite workout pieces (compression tights & a pullover hoodie) came from when we went to the games in 2012 and they still look almost new and they both have been through a lot. Below are my top five favorite apparel items from Reebok.
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. I personally use these products and wouldn’t share with you or inform you of products I didn’t verify.
Did I mention Reebok is having a Labor Day Sale? Use the code SAVEMORE at checkout between 8/30 and 9/5. This applies to the Design-Your-Own Crossfit Nano 7 shoes, Classic Leather, Training Apparel and all smaller items including accessories like bag, hats and socks.
Buy 2 Items Get 20% Off
Buy 3 Items Get 30% Off
Buy 4 Items Get 40% Off
Nanos. I have had a few different versions of these and currently still wear the (lime green pair) I got at the 2012 Games. I tried a few other brands of minimal shoes geared towards crossfitters, but found out the quality of these is way better. When looking for a minimal shoe for a crossfit style workout. Its important to find something that offers a flat surface for stability for a lift but also can be supportive during a 400m repeat. I have also given a custom pair of nanos that I personally designed to my mom for Mother’s Day in her favorite color (yellow) even adding her name to the side. The variety of colors makes makes holidays really fun. My favorite pair are my red white and blue flag ones! Confession I have NOT tried the Nano 7s…yet 🙂
Front Rack Sports Bra. Having the correct sports bra is important. Finding one that will support you while you do all the things, can be a painful trial and error process. Reebok has a variety of sports bras to choose from even offering different levels of support. I have mostly the medium support ones and a few of the light support ones. I use the medium ones for workouts and the lighter ones for just wearing, especially if all the fun straps are going to show through open back shirts. My favorite bra reebok offers is the front rack sports bra. It has great colors & great support AND it holds up in the washer and dryer. I feel like it covers well and I’m not going to “fall out” no matter what I’m doing!
Reebok Chase Shorty Shorts. These are my favorite shorts! I can’t think of any training session that I have had a problem with them. I also like the fact that they stay down…I do not have to worry about my “goods” falling out. I wash these AND dry them and they are fine and STILL have the same color. You can see my 2015 pair in THIS article here, still bright!
Lifters. Lifters provide a great benefit when lifting…for all levels. Breaking Muscle has provided a great article on the WHY you need lifting shoes (click HERE to read that article). My personal view is it provides a solid surface for you feet when lifting…olympic lifting, squatting, push press, etc. The material on the bottom on any type of lifters can be different. Athletes that are only weight lifters their shoes will most likely have a wooden surface. Your crossfitters are different. My first pair of lifters had a rubber sole which was fine (I think they were from Muscle Driver). In 2012 I got a reebok pair that had a plastic surface that was GREAT for lifting AND climbing ropes. These were updated with my 2nd trip to the games in 2015 and the lifters had a rubber sole. My older pair went in my garage gym (check it out HERE) for when I work out there and the other pair is at the gym. I like both. Lifters make a great addition to your routine AND even great gifts.
Hoodie. Sometimes in Texas the idea of a hoodie sounds horrible which is why this lightweight one is perfect! The hood is even big enough to cover your head from rain or just to keep warm or just makes for a great neck warmer. I have a couple in BRIGHT neons, and a solid black one which you cannot go wrong with. Also there is no zipper which means if you are warming up cleans you don’t bruise your collar bone. PS they hold up in the washer and dryer.
THANK YOU for all the love and support you have sent my way asking about my family in southeast Texas (SETX). As of now my family is safe, dry and with power….but that isn’t the case for most people in SETX. Many have lost their homes, pets, belongings and have no idea whats next. It is heartbreaking. Whats NOT heartbreaking is watching everyone come together to help each other out. Below are a few ways I have seen of ways to help donate items and funds. I will add to this list and I discover more things and if you see other ways PLEASE contact me (Karen@LivingAmped.com) so I can add them as well.
In the summer of 1998 I fought my parents on moving to Texas, but it was the BEST thing we did. I am so proud to be a Texan. Watching everyone come together during this time of need brings on all the feels.
My personal favorite…this man has a huge heart is doing GREAT things to help offering rescues all over (including attempting to help my mom). He did not set this up, some one did it to help him. If you are wanting to support through funds I would recommend THIS a thousand times over!
Not only do they have bins set up to collect items and donations, but on Monday September 4th, 2017 CrossFit Jaakarhu will be hosing a Community WOD at 10am, all levels welcome. All proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund & Austin Pets Alive. Here is a list of items that are needed:
Diapers
Formula
Baby Wipes
Socks (adult and youth)
Shirts (adult and youth)
Underwear (adult and youth)
Austin Pets Alive is also helping out! According to their blog post titled, APA! Hurricane Harvey Evacuations “Austin Pets Alive! has been helping shelters in the direct line of Hurricane Harvey. We’ve been working with these shelters to transport as many pets as possible to APA! and as of Saturday morning, we’ve transported over 235 animals to our shelter. Because of the incredible, humbling support we’ve received from the community thus far, we have been able to remove some items from our needs list completely.” They are looking for (1) Funding (2) Fostering (3) In-Kind Donations (4) Volunteers (5) Adoptions. For more info click HERE.
Today’s the day. Shop YETI.com or the YETI flagship and 100% of all sales will go towards hurricane relief.
Learn More: http://bit.ly/YETI_Harvey_Relief_
40% of all purchases made through my website will be donated to #harveyrelief.
Kati Breazeal is hosting her gymnastics seminar and is donating 100% of profits to American Red Cross. You can find out more info on her seminar HERE. She even has a set up for if you can’t make it to the seminar but want to help. Worth checking out!
According to ONNIT’s FB PAGE “Our Employee GoFundMe will be utilized to buy and transport supplies to Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Austin relief centers and support those hit hardest by this tragedy. If you are in the Austin area and would like to donate supplies, you can do so by bringing them to the Onnit HQ Gym lobby. Our first pick-up/delivery will be the end of the day on Tuesday, August 29th. We will continue to do pick ups and drop offs throughout the week to ensure that all goods get to those in need. You can find their GoFundMe page HERE.
The Texas Triune has a GREAT article full of links to helping current victims and volunteers. You can access that article HERE.
My bestie Lindsey is coaching a 9am donation based class at CFA. They are asking a minimum of $25 but it’s really whatever people would like to do. When: Monday, September 4th, @ 9 AM. Where: CFA What: a donation-based workout at at 9am. All funds donated will go to gyms in Houston or on the Texas coast that have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. Suggested donation $25. She, Lou, is also collecting donations in the form of food, clothes, pet necessities, blankets, toiletries, etc.To take to Drew and Meg (owners of Mission Crossfit) next weekend and then they’re going to take all of it to Houston.
GageHuntley. I have to admit that I don’t know much about the company, but I some how follow them on the Instagram. They created a cuff for Texas and stated that, “In the wake of this devastation I have decided to release this limited edition GAGEHUNTLEY.COM #texasstrong bracelet and donate a portion of the proceeds to local charities aiding the victims of of #hurricaneharvey. I am hoping we can all come together in solidarity. Show your support today. Sending love and prayers to all of the victims.” hand stamped 3/8″ x 6″ fully adjustable / unisex. SHOP HERE.
I found this on one of my favorite Texas country singers instagram page and I thought I would share. I don’t know anything about Mercury One, but I know Mr. Watson has a good heart. Mercury Ones site states, “Our donors and supporters have always been there in times of crisis – we know that with the devastation of Hurricane Harvey hitting our home state of Texas, you want to help. Mercury One will be collecting donations in response to the devastation wreaked by Mother Nature. Our partners are on the ground as we speak. We know that our donors and supporters appreciate that the money we collect can often times go much further because of our strong connection with partner organizations and our ability to use the money where it is needed the most. Below we highlight some of our partners’ responses – we are so thankful for their dedication to acting in times of crisis. Although we are fundraising for this disaster, we also invite you to donate directly to our partners if you see fit.” They have a list on their page of ways to do all these things, you can find that HERE.
Drop off anything above at Native Hostel Austin thru Sunday.
Join us on Thursday for Harvey Benefit with DJ Mel from 9p-1a!
If you are loading up a truck or trailer and planning to just drive to Houston STOP.
GO HERE FIRST- www.texasrescuemap.com
Scroll down to “shelter availability reference”
That link opens a google document.
There are tabs with titles either at the top (if you’re on a laptop) or bottom (when I opened it on my iPhone).
Click the “shelters” tab.
There you will find a very long list of shelters, addresses and phone numbers.
There are shelters ALL OVER Texas so don’t just drive to the Houston area without a plan!
Call the shelters nearest you first. Ask them what they need before just showing up.
| Meal 1 |
Guaijilo Tri-Tip Salad with Mango and Cacuts
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| Meal 2 |
Lemon Pepper Roasted Pork Loin with Roasted Cauliflowers and Carrots
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| Meal 3 |
Paleo Crunchy Tuna Salad
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| Meal 4 |
Reina Pepiada
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| Meal 5 |
Southwest Chicken
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| Add On | Hulk Cakes |
