Chop Chop

It’s time to really buckle down and start getting after those leafy greens. Here’s a simple salad know as chop chop at most restaurants, here’s my version of it hope you like.

• 2 cups Romaine, julienne
• 2 cups Spring mix lettuce, julienne
• 1/2 cup Carrots, matchstick style
• 1/4 cup Red onion, diced
• 2 Hard boiled eggs, chopped whites only
• 1/2 cup Feta cheese
• 1/2 cup Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/4 Cucumber, seeded and diced
• 6 oz. Chicken breast, grilled and cubed
• Balsamic vinegar
• Olive Oil, extra virgin

Combine first 9 ingredients in large mixing bowl until blended, then drizzle both vinegar and oil over the salad to your liking toss gently then divide amongst 4 salad plates . Top with fresh cracked pepper and kosher salt.

Enjoy,

Vee

Bomb Burgers

Ingredients

In large bowl, mash rinsed and drained black beans. Add turkey, diced green chiles, onion, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to the black beans. Mix ingredients together by hand. Don’t over work the meat; mix only until you have an even mixture of all ingredients. Divide into 6 well shaped patties.

Adjust the grill to medium heat. If grill cooks hot, use medium low. Wipe the grill rack with oil and put the burgers on to grill. Grill 4-7 minutes on each side, depending on how thick you made your burgers. Turn once. Use a meat thermometer if in doubt about the doneness. Juices will run clear.

Asparagus and Pea Frittata

Submitted by:  Vee Ferguson, Manager Exercise Inc

Start your morning with a slice of this and a piece of fruit and your off to the races. Enjoy

Ingredients:

Tomato-Basil Concasse:

• 2 tablespoons
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 8 plum tomatoes, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade

Frittata:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons
• 3 tablespoons grated Romano
• 8 spears asparagus, trimmed blanched and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup fresh peas, or defrosted frozen peas
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 6 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Mix all the tomato-basil concasse ingredients together and set aside.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Whisk together the eggs, water, cheese, asparagus, peas, parsley and basil until combined and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook until the bottom is golden brown and set. Place in the oven and cook until the frittata is cooked through. Serve at room temperature with the Tomato Concasse.

Denny Fulton

My neighbor, Anne Lesko, told me and my wife (Connie) about Exercise Inc before we went on spring break last year. While I was on spring break, I saw a 60-yr old man running on the beach. He was ripped and in much better shape than me at 41. I decided it was time to do something about that.

At first, I was skeptical about the whole process at Exercise Inc, but I liked the fact that there was a nutritional plan for life along with the fact that you didn’t need to spend hours in a gym every week. This fits into my schedule perfectly because I own a roofing company, storage units, and rental properties. I also have a wife and 8-yr old daughter.

Ten months later, I am so glad to say that Exercise Inc is the real deal. I am a lot stronger and have so much more energy. I have lost 14 lbs and have changed the shape of my body. I honestly believe I am in better shape today at 42 than when I was playing college football.

Some of the things I enjoy in life are watching and playing sports and spending time with my family and friends.

I would like to give a special thanks to my friend and trainer, Vee, for all of his support, vast knowledge, and inspiration.

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Holiday Turkey Vegetable Soup

Submitted by:  Vee Ferguson

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Allison Wieder

My name is Allison Wieder and I’m currently a student studying Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Indianapolis.  I’m 19 years old planning to graduate in 2011 with a Bachelors degree.  I enjoy staying busy with school, work, church and my family.

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Chris Reed

When I met Bo 2 years ago my life was very fast paced – the balance between work, home life, and church volunteering was hectic at best. Since I quit smoking 5 years ago, I had ballooned to 275 lbs and size 42 pants. To be honest, I didn’t think it was going to be possible for me to lose the 40 lbs I had gained since I quit smoking. (more…)

Eric Walts

In 2005, Eric was a busy man, running his own company and balancing that workload with his family.  He knew he needed to start being more active, as the pounds had added up over the last 10 years.  Having played sports in high school and always being thin, Eric had taken for granted the ease of staying trim until he was in his early thirties.  The pounds were slow to come on, his business kept him busy and any other time he had went to his small children and his wife.  (more…)