Gun Slinging Fit-to-Fight Tip #12
Say goodbye to those April showers and hello to the sunshine in May! It’s time to enjoy the outdoors and plan activities with friends and family. This month, we also celebrate the important women in our lives on Mother’s Day. Try something different for mom and start a workout regimen, or maybe try a few more outdoor activities together. What better way to spend time with mom than to spend it getting healthier by getting fit. Remember, summer is just around the corner. Although you may have reached your ideal figure, don’t stop now. Exercising a minimum of three times per week for 20-30 minutes will help to burn off those calories consumed at a friend’s barbeque over the weekend. Here are May’s effective, no equipment exercise tips that target each major problem areas and are guaranteed to keep you looking your best all year long!
Before you workout, make sure you perform your dynamic stretching also known as a warm-up. Once you are thermally ready, after about 5-10 minutes, you are ready to workout. Please note that these exercises should not be done unless you are in good physical/medical standard and have cleared all medical conditions which may become worse by doing these exercises. If you have any questions about these exercises, the Gunfighter Fitness Center Staff will be happy to answer or demonstrate them for you.
- Jumping Jacks (1min)
20 Push-Ups
20 Crunches
20 Squats
- Burpees (1 min)
20 Diamond Push-Ups
20 Crunches
20 lunges (alternating legs)
- Jumping Jacks (1 min)
20 Push-Ups
20 Crunches
20 Squats
- Burpees (1 min)
20 Diamond Push-Ups
20 Crunches
20 Lunges (alternating legs)
Baked Apple-Cinnamon French Toast
12 servings
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 9 1/2 hours (including 8 hours refrigeration time)
Ingredients
- 3 cups nonfat milk
- 2 cups pasteurized liquid egg whites, such as Egg Beaters
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1-pound loaf sliced whole-wheat bread
- 1 cup chopped dried apples, (3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Preparation
- Whisk milk, egg whites, honey, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.
- Trim crusts off 8 bread slices and set aside. Cut the crusts and the remaining bread into 1-inch pieces. Toss with dried apples, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg in another large bowl.
- Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Transfer the bread mixture to the pan. Lay the reserved crustless slices evenly on top, trimming to fit. Whisk the milk mixture one more time, then pour evenly over the bread. Press the bread down with the back of a wooden spoon, making sure it’s evenly moist. Cover with parchment paper, then foil, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake the casserole, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until puffed, set and lightly browned, about 20 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes; dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3 and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
Per serving: 183 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 1 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrates; 10 g protein; 4 g fiber; 344 mg sodium; 312 mg potassium.
