Les Mills CXWORX Training

Being apart of more and more Les Mills programs ensures my passion and love 

for the purpose behind fitness and group exercise instructing - 

bringing out the best in everyone.

It is really amazing what people can accomplish together with simple motivation from the stranger standing next to you. 

You at least have one thing in common:

 craving exercise and caring about your health!

This past weekend I had the amazing opportunity to go to 

Les Mills CXWORX training. 

With my office mate - Meg as my trainer! Love her :)

What is CXWORX??

It is a 30 minute intensive core training class that 

tightens core,

strengthens muscles, 

and sculpts & tones your body

Think Pilates on steroids.

Using body weight, resistance tube, and a weighted plate. 

Check more out here: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNsSJ6WaRd0

Pesto Salmon & Italian Orzo Veggie Salad

I'm usually not a fan of cold pasta salads

or a big pasta person at all for that matter 

but I was craving one so bad for some reason... 

SO I made this delicious contraption, and let me tell you  

I am officially a fan. 

For the Salmon:

Ingredients

• Salmon filet (skin removed)
• Pesto
• Cherry tomatoes
• Foil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Remove skin and place salmon in foil in a baking dish
3. Smear on pesto and top with halved tomatoes
4. Wrap up foil together at the top (like a basket)
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until salmon is pink and flaky

Seriously - It's that easy!!

For the Orzo Pasta:

Ingredients

• Orzo (cooked)
• Broccoli
• Peppers
• Onions
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Italian Dressing

Directions

1. Cook orzo according to package (desired serving size) - I used about 1 cup orzo
2. Let cool and place in refrigerator 
3. Add chopped broccoli, peppers, onions, and tomatoes
4. Add Italian dressing to desired taste - I used about 1/4 cup dressing
5. Mix well 
6. Store in refrigerator and enjoy cold!

DIY Home & Kitchen Holder

From this:

To THIS:

Using:

• Quaker Oat or large oatmeal container
• String/Twine (generous amount)
• Hot glue gun

GLUE AND GO!