Nutrition Facts: Ice Cream Truck Treats
July 19, 2010
It was rare that we would have an ice cream truck in our neighborhood growing up. However, on the occasional hot summer day when we did hear that ice cream truck’s odd jingle, we’d go running! I usually picked either the giant chocolate chip cookie (shocker) or the ice cream sandwich. Now that I’m older and wiser, I can see how these treats could pack on the pounds to those who hit the ice cream truck all summer long. Back in my day, we spent our summers riding bikes, swimming and rollerskating, so all those ice cream calories were burned off and then some. These days, kids (and adults) are on their computers or playing video games and calories are not so quick to evaporate.
AmyMac brilliant idea: The ice cream truck should make you jog the entire neighborhood before it stops and lets you buy a tasty treat!
Check out these nutrition facts on Ice Cream Truck treats. Which treat was your favorite?
| Treat | Calories | Total Fat (g) | Saturated Fat (g) | Cholesterol (mg) | Carbs (g) | Sugars (g) | Protein (g) |
| Orange Creamsicle | 110 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 13 | 1 |
| Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie | 470 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 71 | 43 | 5 |
| Fudgsicle | 100 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Giant King Cone | 420 | 10 | 13 | 30 | 58 | 41 | 6 |
| Ice Cream Sandwich | 138 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 9 | 22.4 | 11.2 | 1.7 |
Don’t see the frozen treat you’re looking for?
Then continue reading Calories from the Ice Cream Truck – FitSugar
Fitness Survival Guide
July 16, 2010
Natural disasters are occurring all over the world at a frightening rate. Being healthy, strong and in shape can be more beneficial than you think when it comes to survival of the fittest. This Fit Life video is part of the Discovery Channel’s The Colony social experiment. It gives you 4 exercises that you should practice and master in case of a natural disaster. In addition to those exercises, I give you simulations (best part of the video!) in which you can use these fitness survival skills. After you watch the video, head over to JoinTheColony.com and join the social experiment – it’s really awesome! I’m #stillhere!
Be fit to fight with these exercises:
Exercise 1- Pushups for upper body strength.
Exercise 2- Jump Squat for lower body strength.
Exercise 3- Baseline Gallop for speed and agility.
Exercise 4- Cardio for endurance.
<< Fitness Survival Guide Video – Watch Now! >>
Fit Links:
The Discovery Channel’s The Colony social experiment
How to make a survival kit – WAM
Discovery and Facebook show how a pandemic could affect you – Mashable
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Exercise Song of the Week: Jonas Brothers
July 15, 2010
What’s at the top of my gym playlist this week?
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I’ll admit it. When I’m in a pop mood, I enjoy the Jonas Brothers. The Video Girl song off their A Little Bit Longer album always perks me up. I think that adding a pop song will be good to mix things up in our exercise playlist. In addition to using this song list to workout, I sometimes use it in the morning to get me going! Even my exercise playlist can multi-task, super cool!
Every week, I’ll be highlighting a new or great old song that I’ve moved to the top of my exercise playlist. I’m definitely open to suggestions so comment below or shoot me a message about what is at the top of your workout playlist!
Last Week’s Exercise Song of the Week: Shots – LMFAO
Workout Song Playlist 2010
July 13, 2010
If you’re like me, you need great songs to workout. I’ve been assembling the ultimate exercise song playlist of the “Best Workout Songs 2010″. Each week I add a new song to the playlist. Although, sometimes the best motivational song is one that brings back good memories so you’ll find some old school stuff in here as well. I have the reason I chose the song and the music video, if available, included in the line links. The second link will take you to iTunes to purchase the song.
DJ Khaled exercise song of the week - All I Do Is Win
Daft Punk exercise song of the week - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Foxy Shazam exercise song of the week - Oh Lord – Foxy Shazam
Katy Perry exercise song of the week – California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
Black Eyed Peas exercise song of the week - Rock that Body
LMFAO exercise song of the week - Shots
Jonas Brothers exercise song of the week - Video Girl
Three 6 Mafia exercise song of the week - Feel It
Von Iva exercise song of the week - Not Hot to Trot
Foo Fighters exercise song of the week - All My Life
I’m always looking for suggestions so if you want to add to this workout playlist, leave a comment, shoot me an email – amy@withamymac.com or tweet me @fitness.
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Butt Exercise: Standing Lunge
July 13, 2010
When you are strengthening your lower body, one of the basics is learning the lunge. There are a million ways to do lunges, but you have to start with the standard version so you can you learn proper technique.
Targets:
Butt
Thigh
Always make sure your knees don’t come over your toes. Bending the back knee is key to keeping great form. Squeeze the stomach, butt and don’t forget to breathe! I’ve got a step-by-step how to slide show and also a video linked below so you can learn exactly how to do a standing lunge.
<< Watch Standing Lunge slide show – ExerciseMoves.Me >>
Standing Lunge fitness video
Resistance band lunges exercise video
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Summer Dish Recipe: Asparagus Melon Salad
July 12, 2010
I’m always looking for great, fun and easy summer dishes to serve or take to cookouts and bbqs. Plus, I like doing something a little bit out of the ordinary that makes me seem like a better cook than I really am! I stumbled upon this one and thought it looked intriguing and delicious! I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, but it is definitely on my list. It seems easy to make and its healthy and light for the summer months.
Here are the ingredients to peak your interest and then you can head over to the Food Network site and get the full recipe and instructions.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 small melon (about 12 ounces), peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella or burrata cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted* see Cook’s Note
Giada’s Asparagus Melon Salad Recipe – Food Network
Exercise Ball Hamstring Curl
July 9, 2010
A stability ball is a great way to exercise and see maximum results. The balance ball challenges your core muscles while you focus on other muscle groups. Stability ball exercises can be used to strengthen and train your entire body. This stability ball hamstring curl is an advanced workout for the core and lower body. Make sure to focus on keeping your body balanced, your hips raised, stomach squeezed and don’t forget to breathe!
Targets:
Butt
Legs
Core
Stability Ball Hamstring Curl slide show – ExerciseMoves.Me
Stability Ball Hamstring Curl Video
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Why the flavored milk debate?
July 8, 2010
Every wonder how they flavor chocolate and strawberry milk?
Answer: Sugar. Lots of it.
A recent decision in Washington D.C. schools to ban flavored milk and sugary cereals from the cafeterias this fall is resulting in cheers from health conscious people. Here’s to hoping that other schools will follow their lead.
from Mother Nature Network:
The move will affect the sales of chocolate- and strawberry-flavored milk, as well as sugary cereals such as Apple Jacks, Raisin Bran and chocolate-flavored Little Bite Mini-Wheats.
<< Full story: D.C. schools to ban flavored milk >>
The argument has always been that kids will drink more milk if it tastes good. Maybe its time we limit their choices and see what happens. It is a fact that the less sugar you eat, the less you crave. Fingers crossed that this brings kids one step closer to being healthy.
Fit Links:
Florida considered removing flavored milk from school menus – TampaBay.com
The Milk Debate Rages On – Rodale.com
Exercise Song of the Week – LMFAO
July 8, 2010
What’s at the top of my gym playlist this week?
$1.29 Buy it now!
If this song doesn’t get your butt in gear, than there probably isn’t a song that will! Every song on the Party Rock – LMFAO album is a club hit and just plain awesome for working out, but this one in particular, gets me pumped! Add this to the middle of your exercise playlist when your heart rate starts to slow down and you’ll be back up in range by the 1st chorus!
Every week, I’ll be highlighting a new or great old song that I’ve moved to the top of my exercise playlist. I’m definitely open to suggestions so comment below or shoot me a message about what is at the top of your workout playlist!
Last Week’s Song: Rock That Body – Black Eyed Peas
Ab Bicycle Exercise
July 7, 2010
We talk about having flat abs, but what about thin abs? Working on your obliques is a great way to really cinch that waist by getting rid of those love handles. But, it’s hard to work on the sides of your abs. The oblique muscles work on a side-to-side movement so your regular crunches aren’t going to tone them. This ab exercise requires a little bit of concentration but once you get the rhythm, you’ll be cycling away! The ab bicycle exercise has been around for decades – because it works!
Targets:
Obliques
Learn the Ab Bicycle Exercise with this slide show! – ExerciseMoves.Me
Fit Link:
Beat the Belly Bulge – WAM
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