Tuesday's Trunk and Core -- Cardio Ab Challenge

Way back in July, I posted a cardio ab challenge from 30 day 6 pack abs from BeFit.

I'm posting it again because that's what challenges are all about, to see how much stronger you've gotten.  Now, if you didn't do the challenge back in July, no sweat, make today challenge number one and do the challenge again in a month or two.

The challenge itself is a great core workout that can be done alone or along with another workout.

Remember, if doing it alone, warm up for a few minutes first and stretch after.

Good luck!  p.s. go at your own pace--you don't have to keep up with her...maybe you'll be faster, but with great form, of course!   ;)

Monday's Muscle Work -- Upper Body -- Personal Training with Jackie

Today's upper body workout comes from Jackie Warner, and is done in a pyramid style.  Two exercises are done together starting with 1 rep each, then 2 reps and on up to 10 reps each.

You will need a set of dumbbells.

The warm up is very short, I'd recommend doing a longer one.  She does a great job of cuing for proper form.

Sunday's Recipe Share: Pumpkin, pumpkin, who's got the Pumpkin?

I love pumpkin!  For me, besides cozy sweaters and the beautiful colors, it's one of my favorite things about Fall, and there's so much more than just pumpkin pie....

All the recipes I'm sharing fit into my Paleo way of eating.  Feel free to make substitutions at your own risk to the recipe's outcome.

Pumpkin Spice Latte for One

Pumpkin Spice Coconut Latte

Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos

I'm definitely trying this one:

Pumpkin Roll

These next two are similar, if you don't have an ice cream maker and leave it in the fridge, the coconut milk will still thicken up and it will be more mousse-like (I'd use all coconut milk if you aren't making it into ice cream).

Dairy free Pumpkin Ice Cream

Pumpkin Frosting Shots

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Can't wait to try this either:

Pumpkin Pie Coconut Pancakes

or this:

Grain Free Pumpkin Souffle

or this!!!

Grain Free Pumpkin Bread with Caramel Glaze

...and that's just sweets!  Next week I'll post more savory dishes (and maybe a few more sweets too!)

Here's a link to the above, plus more:  Top 25 Paleo Pumpkin Recipes