5 Weeks to a 5K

Running Plans that you can stick to! 
Whether training for your first 5K or just trying to beat your own personal record, we have the training plan for you. If you ever start to doubt yourself, remember: You're stronger than you think! 26.2 miles might sound like an eternity, but your body can get to the point where running becomes second nature. So what are you waiting for? 

Lets Start with the basics..Here is the perfect 5 Week plan to prepare for your 5K!

Here is an awesome link to upcoming races in Birmingham, AL. BUT you can use this website to find races of any length in any state! http://www.runningintheusa.com/race/List.aspx?Rank=Upcoming&State=AL&Page=1

Quick & Easy Changes to Tone-Up Quick!

The Better Way to Try Quick Weight-Loss Strategies

Here are some great tips on easy quick changes in your diet and lifestyle that will show you fast results! The beach is just around the corner! Loose those last few lbs fast and keep them off with these tip! Plus the beach just is just around the corner and we all love to feel confident in our bikini!

Click here to get the all the tips!   http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/weight-loss-strategies/better-way-try-quick-weight-loss-strategies

Early Bird Gets the BURN

15 Minute Early Bird Workout for ANYONE!

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/morning-workout

Maddie from Haute Pink in her Pink Power Force Apparel

Visit www.powerforceapparel.com to get your pink work out wear. They have tons of cute styles and colors! You are sure to find something that you love!

Women's Power Force Vigor

http://www.powerforceapparel.com/

Work Harder, Sweat Longer, Feel Better

New Power Force Womens Shoes

We love these New Power Force Womens Shoes! Email me at brittney@powerforcellc.com to get 20% off your next purchase at www.powerforceapparel.com!!

Blackberry-Grapefruit Make-Ahead Smoothie

Blackberry-Grapefruit Make-Ahead Smoothie

1 1/2 – 2 cups blackberries
1 small grapefruit
1 tsp. Antioxidant Omega 3 Greens
1 TBSP. sugar
1/2 C plain yogurt
1/2 C lowfat milk
1 cup Florida’s Natural Orange Juice
Peel and de-seed the grapefruit and add it to your food processor or blender. I chopped mine up with a knife on a cutting board, which was a little clumsy, but it worked. There was a lot of juice left on the cutting board, so I poured that into my food processor as well. I was inspired to make a smoothie using grapefruit because we had a bag of this fresh, delicious fruit that a visiting relative had brought us from his backyard in Arizona, so I was really eager to put it to use!
Next, add the blackberries. Mine were frozen in a large block, so I had to hack them into pieces to make them fit into the food processor. Fresh would work equally well, although you might find you need to add a little extra juice. These blackberries came from our Grandma’s backyard, so this is a family-grown smoothie! Add the greens, sugar, and yogurt, then pour in the milk and orange juice.
Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning…
Simply pull the top half of the blender out of the fridge, plug it in, and blend until smooth!Yum!
I was worried about the consistency being affected by preparing all the ingredients ahead of time, but it was unfounded. This smoothie had a great, unique taste and is just the thing for those rushed early mornings! If you want to feel your best during cold & flu season, getting in a healthy breakfast is great way to start. For those who are in a hurry, smoothies offer a way to pack in nutritious fruit for a breakfast-on-the-go. And if you do come down with a cold, smoothies are a very smoothing way to stay hydrated!

Italian Veggie Hoagies

Italian veggie hoagies

INGREDIENTS

·         1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings

·         1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, rinsed and coarsely chopped

·         1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

·         2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

·         1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

·         1 teaspoon dried oregano

·         1 16- to 20-inch-long baguette, preferably whole-grain

·         2 slices provolone cheese, (about 2 ounces), halved

·         2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

·         1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini, (optional)

PREPARATION

1.     Place onion rings in a small bowl and add cold water to cover. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

2.     Combine artichoke hearts, tomato, vinegar, oil and oregano in a medium bowl. Cut baguette into 4 equal lengths. Split each piece horizontally and pull out about half of the soft bread from each side. Drain the onions and pat dry.

3.     To assemble sandwiches, divide provolone among the bottom pieces of baguette. Spread on the artichoke mixture and top with the onion, lettuce and pepperoncini, if using. Cover with the baguette tops. Serve immediately.

This is also AMAZING just as a salad and not a hoagie

English Muffin Pizza

These are so incredibly yummy! You must try them!

Ingredients

·         8 English muffins, split

·         1 cup marinara sauce

·         1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

·         8 slices of pepperoni

Cooking Instructions

1.     Set your oven on broil. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2.     Lightly toast English muffins.  Place muffins onto prepared baking sheet and top with about 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce. Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese between the muffins and top each with 2 pepperoni slices.

3.     Place under the broiler and broil for about 25-30 seconds or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Women's Shoes- Bold

Here is the NEW Power Force Bold for Women! We love the melon color for spring!

We are at the Magic Market in Las Vegas this week with Hannah Curlee and Olivia Ward from the Biggest Loser 2011! They are two incredible womens with such great stories of overcoming the things in life that held them back the most. They are both now nutirion and fitness advocates and keep up their healthy bodies on a regular basis! With the new fashion trend of stackable braclets, we love how Olivia stacked up her Power Force bands with her fashion bracelets for this cool combo!

Determination

What are some of your goals? Are you determined to achieve them or are they just a fantasy in the back of your mind? You have the POWER to achieve anything you put your mind to! POWER YOUR INNER FORCE today and set your goals and dream high! "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." Thomas Jefferson

No one ever attains very eminent success by simply doing what is required of him; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required, that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction.

One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive. No matter who you are or what your position is you must keep fighting for whatever it is you desire to achieve.

Tenacity

In your mind you never fail.  Failure is never an option to the mind you control.  Unleash your power to achieve and work through it.  Your inner power can conquer any failure.

New Ladies Shoes

Power Force new shoe styles for the ladies.  These have a specially designed sole and bottom for hard surfaces.  Also, great for running.