Soaking up some Sun + (Turkey Chili Recipe)

This summer really has been pretty great. Some of my favorite childhood memories come from those days when my Mom would pack a cooler and we'd make a whole day out of swimming! So, I make sure my boys get plenty of Pool Days! Here are some pictures of Brock and Tripp and their gym/pool buddies!

"The Crew" with the exception of Camden who's away
at Science camp this week

Brock and Zoe

Capt. Butt Crack

My Pool Lunch
Mixed green salad with 1 can of tun and balsamic vinegar and 3
hard boiled eggs!

So after yet another day of fun in the sun and interesting poolside conversations between the Momma's we headed home. I was pretty impressed with myself this evening. Considering we didn't make it home until 3:15pm, I managed to throw together a batch of turkey chili, get the boys a snack, shower, and make it back to the gym for my Cardio Crunch class at 5:30!!!! Now thats what I call hustling! 

Here's the recipe for the Turkey Chili courtesy of my friend Laura

1/2 onion

2 zucchini (small/med)

1-2 green peppers

2 whole jalapeno peppers sliced thin without the seeds removed(I left these out)

2 cloves of minced garlic (I used 3)

2lbs lean ground Turkey browned and drained

1  28oz can diced tomatoes

1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed

1+ cup of water

1 small 12oz bottle V8 ( I used tomato soup instead)

4-5 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin (I left this out cause I need to restock)

sea salt to taste

Served with Kashi pita crackers and cheddar cheese
This is the Brock's bowl....I didn't add cheese to mine.
 

Saute all  fresh veggies in a skillet until soft but not mushy. Brown meat also in a different skillet. Mix veggies and Meat into a stock pot, add in tomatoes, beans, water, spices, and V8. Boil and then turn down to simmer for 20+ min. I also added a can of black beans. It was delicious and the whole family loved it and we have leftovers which never happens around these parts!

Today's Workout

no weights today because I plan on hitting them hard tomorrow

I taught Cardio Crunch this evening and we did

~some simple step

~burpees

~lunges

~mtn climbers

~jacks

~and a ton of abs 15 min worth to be exact! I love this class, and tonight we had a huge crowd! Love Love my gym folks!

Today's Food

The usual for breakfast + 1, 4 egg whites/chickpeas/spinach

Salad with Tuna and 3 hard boiled eggs for lunch

A bowl of turkey chili pre-workout minus the pita crackers and cheese

A bigger bowl of turkey chili post workout :) minus the pita crackers and cheese

a few almonds and greek yogo sweetened with stevia and blueberries for dessert 

I didn't snack much today which I should probably fix that tomorrow