How to Freeze Avocados to Stay Fresh

Avocadoes are expensive. Well, more expensive than your average produce. The other day while I was at the supermarket, there was a HUGE sale on avocados at 50 cents each instead of $1.19 on any other average day so I HAD to grab a ton. 

I actually ended up with so many avocados I did not know what to do. I got to thinking, "Can I freeze these?" 

I went to researching and, sure enough, you can! 

There are two ways you can do it, either halved or pureed. Here's how it's done:

• Wash the avocado, skin still on.
• Cut the fruit in half, and peel.
• If you are opting to keep them as halves, put them in a Ziploc bag and freeze.
• If you're pureeing, either mash the avocados with a fork or in a food processor with a little bit of lime or lemon.

5 Ways to Faster Post-Workout Recovery

Making sure that your muscles recovery properly after a workout should be your first priority. Muscles need tender love and care, too-especially after all of the hard work you put into them.

Here are 5 ways to recover faster post-workout:

Consume protein before bedtime. As we sleep, our bodies are hard at work. No, really! Your muscles are not just resting-they are recovering in the process. Eating a light protein snack will aid your muscles in recovery. Ever look at a bodybuilder's or fitness model's diet plan and notice their last "snack" of the day is around 8pm or 9pm and its... you guessed it-a protein shake!

With that being said, sleep! Multiple studies suggest sleep deprivation and disorders can have a significant negative effect on performance and recovery. Sleep is also prime time for the body to undergo protein synthesis, so make sure to get in those Zzz’s for stronger muscles and better endurance.

Drink low-fat chocolate milk. The best post-workout recovery drink is said to be low-fat chocolate milk. You might be laughing at this, but hear us out! It is a natural source of high-quality protein to build lean muscle and contains the right mix of protein and carbs scientifically shown to refuel exhausted muscles and help return to peak potential. Chocolate milk also provides fluids and electrolytes – like calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium – to rehydrate and help replenish critical nutrients lost in sweat.

Use a foam roller. I love, love, love my foam roller! It was a cheap, but wonderful investment and not only does it help with my muscle recovery, it helps to stretch my back as well. Don't get me wrong-it can hurt. Think of it as a self deep tissue massage to release tight muscles. Foam rollers can also help with trigger points. By applying pressure to specific points on your body you are able to aid in the recovery of muscles and assist in returning them to normal function.

Take a cold bath. This one is for the folks who can stand cold baths. I, for one, am not a fan, but cold baths are said to work wonders by slowing down the cell processes and using water to apply light compression. By doing so, cold baths help to circulate blood throughout the body and move waste products, like lactic acid, outside of the muscle.    
  

Be Confident, Work Your Ass Off and Don't Take NO for an Answer!

One thing that I have learned in my short little life is that if you look and act confident-even if you are filled with tons of doubts, insecurities, and "what if's"-then eventually, you will FEEL confident! Not only that, but others will notice and start following along because IT SHOWS.

When I had quit my nursing career to become a work-at-home mom and pursue my passion of becoming a full time health & fitness mommy blogger to help others stay/get fit during and after pregnancy, I was scared to death! I had no idea what would happen. I started blogging-with confidence-and using what information I knew to help others. I had no idea if it would be successful or if people would even listen to me. But confidence and charisma has certainly led me far.

And here I am, bringing in about as much as my husband does and more than I have ever made as a nurse...such a shame that I didn't major in blogging ;)

Point is-If you work your ass off and most of all-believe-you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. Don't give in to the negative self talk. Don't be afraid of failing. 

Did you know that Albert Einstein was not able to speak until he was 4 years old? His teachers were quoted saying "he would never amount to much."

Let's talk about Steve Jobs.. At only 30 years old and at the beginning of what he thought was a blossoming career, he was left devastated and depressed after being unceremoniously removed from the company HE started.

What about Michael Jordan? Did you know that he went home and cried in his bedroom after being cut from his high school basketball team because he wasn't good enough for the coach?

And Oprah. She was once demoted from her job as a news anchor because she was told that she "wasn't fit for television."

And my favorite example .... If Thomas Edison would have just said "Oh, fuck this shit" after trying thousands of times to invent the first successful light bulb, then eventually, someone else would have came along and invented it after putting forth more effort and confidence, but most of all not giving up,

“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” -Thomas Edison

#trusttheprocess

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Pumpking Post Workout Protein Shake

 One of my favorite fall recipes after getting home from the gym.

 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/2 cup almond, soy, or coconut milk
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice
• Ice (optional)

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!