Stuffed Acorn Squash

I wanted to make a stuffed squash recipe before winter was over (although now I'm starting to think winter is going to hang around just a ~little~ bit longer

... and this one is perfect because it has some of my favorite things: turkey, salsa, onion, and a little bit of cheese for extra yum .

It's a quick & easy meal and perfect for your weekend meal prep

Ingredients:

-4 small acorn squash, seeded and cut in half

-1 tsp olive oil

-1 pound lean ground turkey

-1 small onion, diced

-2 tablespoon taco seasoning

-5 ou fresh baby spinach

-1/2 cup salsa

-1/4 c + 1 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese

-green onion (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.


2. Cut four small acorn squash in half. Scoop out seeds and discard. Spray with olive oil and place facedown on a cookie sheet and roast in oven for 30 minutes.


3. While the squash are roasting start preparing the stuffing. Cook 1 pound of lean ground turkey in a skillet. Add in one small diced onion and cook until onion is translucent.


4. Add 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning. Chop 5 ounces of fresh baby spinach and add to skillet. Stir until spinach is wilted.


5. Add half of a cup of salsa and 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir till cheese is melted. Scoop 3/4 of a cup of stuffing into roasted acorn squash. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese and green onion.


6. Enjoy warm or allow to cool and put into meal prep containers to enjoy a week full of delicious clean eating lunches for work.

Holiday Orange and Pomegranate Salsa

My most requested recipe during the holidays is my holiday fruit salsa.  It is delicious! And simple!

-Segment 5 lbs of oranges

-Seed 1 pomegranate

-Chop 1 avocado

-Sliver 1/2  red onion

-Chop roughly 2T of fresh cilantro.

Combine and enjoy as a side or with whole grain tortilla chips.

Weighted Full Body 10 Minute Workout

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Today I decided to do a "Weighted full body 10 minute workout"

Select a weight that is challenging.  I am using 12 pound weights in this video.  If you select a weight and find that you still have gas in the tank at the end then next time select a heavier weight.

Since this strength training workout is only 10 minutes, it is the perfect addition to a cardio workout to ensure that you are also fitting in strength training.

Do these three Combo moves three times through for a total of 9 minutes.  Follow up with a one minute plank hold for a total of 10 minutes.

First Combo Move (1 minute):  Squats with a Shoulder Press

Second Combo Move (1 minute): Good Mornings with a Bicep Curl

Third Combo Move (30 seconds each side):  Lunges with Bentover Tricep Kickback

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Modified 5 Minute Cardio Blast

<<Modified 5 Minute Cardio Blast>>

Needing to get in a quick workout, but need to make some modifications? This low-impact routine will get your heart rate up, your muscles pumping, but without the impacts of jumps and twists. Try this one out today (and even do it twice for an added blast!)

Head back over to my blog for last week's non-modified version!

5 Minute Cardio Blast

You don't have time to workout is the adult version of my dog ate my homework. Everyone can fit in a 5 minute workout! Think you can't burn calories in 5 minutes? Try this >>
<<5 Minute Cardio Blast>>

Do each of these five moves for one minute. If you have ten minutes, do a second round for double the calorie blast and muscle strengthening.

For fitness, nutrition and accountability coaching, shoot me an email so we can chat!
trishzfitness@gmail.com

3 Moves to a Higher Rounder Butt

Gravity kicks in the older we get. How do we combat that without expensive painful surgery? Build muscle!! Here's 3 moves to work those glute muscles.

You are never too old to work on your health. Email me so we can chat about options for you:
trishzfitness@gmail.com

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