New Year, Old Gimmicks

It is the start of the new year and you know what that means... resolutions. Can I just say as a gym owner I REALLY dislike this time of year. It isn't because of all the new people in the gym. I love the new people and I am glad that people are wanting to take an active role in their health and fitness.

What I dislike is all the scams being peddled to people.


I have seen a lot of advertisements recently on social media for pills, powders, and potions to help people get rid of the unwanted pounds. Let me tell you a little secret....

THEY ONLY WORK WHILE YOU TAKE THEM.

As soon as you stop your special fiber drink, your weight-loss shake, and whatever else they have you buying you will add the weight right back on.

Do you know why?

You can't shortcut fitness. It takes work, a lot of work. If you don't believe me, ask my friend Rachel. She lost 50 pounds in 2015 and didn't have to spend a dime to do it. She lost the weight by making good nutrition choices and working out regularly. She had accountability partners and set goals. No one handed her a packet of anything and said, "drink this every morning!" Instead we worked on eating protein, good fats, and limiting carbs. If you are wanting to get fit this year, please don't buy a bunch of crap that you don't need. Don't be fooled by empty promises.

The only way to get fit is to change your dietary habits and get your body moving. Want to know more about how to do that? Check out our workouts that can be done at home and our 14 days of dinner recipes that are healthy and delicious. Need more help than that? Feel free to email us at FarrFunctionalFitness@gmail.com and we would be happy to help you achieve your fitness goals, no gimmicks, nothing to buy.

14 Days of Dinner Recipes and Shopping List

Everyone has been asking for my 14 Days of Dinner Recipes and shopping list, so finally, here they are! 

These are very large meals. They will easily feed a family of 4-5. If you have a smaller family you will absolutely have left overs. Buying everything on the shopping list at my local Walmart came out to $171.27 for two full weeks of dinners and leftovers for lunches!

Recipes

Catalina Chicken

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

2 lbs of chicken (breast or thigh)

1 bottle of kraft Catalina Dressing

Tomato Vinaigrette Chicken

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

2 lbs of chicken (breast or thigh)

1 bottle of Kraft Sun dried tomato vinaigrette

Balsamic Chicken Soup

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

2 lbs of chicken (breast or thigh)

1 bottle of Kraft balsamic vinaigrette

½ bag of broccoli normandy

Savory Pork Loin

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

1 large pork loin

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Garlic Pork Chops

9x14 baking dish bake at 350 for 30+ mins

1 package of pork chops (4-6)

½ tablespoon garlic powder

¼ cup of balsamic vinegar

Asian Pork

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

1 large pork loin

1 bottle Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame dressing

rice (I use two steamable bags) added right before you serve

Salsa Pork Chops

9x14 baking dish bake at 350 for 30+ mins

1 package of pork chops (4-6)

1 jar medium salsa

Chicken and Rice Soup

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

2 lbs of chicken (breast or thigh)

1 can corn

1 package of yellow rice

2 cans of broth

Savory Soup

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

2 lbs of chicken (breast or thigh)

4 large potatoes (diced or quartered)

2 16oz can chicken broth

¼ cup chicken bouillon

3 cups shredded kale

1 tablespoon salt

½ tablespoon pepper

½ tablespoon Mrs. Dash garlic and Herb seasoning

Mexican Soup

4 lbs of ground beef (brown ahead of time)

2 taco seasoning packets

1 can of corn (drained)

1 can of peas (drained)

1 can of black beans (drained)

1 can of red beans (drained)

1 jug of tomato juice

Italian Soup

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

2 lbs of chicken (breast or thigh)

1 jar of Ragu Meat Sauce

½ Tablespoon Mrs. Dash Italian seasoning

BBQ Mustard Pulled Pork

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

1 large pork loin

1 bottle sweet baby ray’s BBQ sauce

½ bottle of spicy mustard

Tomato Basil Pork

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

1 large pork loin

¼ cup Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil seasoning

Italian Shredded Chicken

Put it all in the crockpot on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

2 lbs of chicken (breast or thigh)

1 bottle Kraft roasted red pepper Italian dressing

1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Italian Seasoning

Shopping List

14 lbs of chicken (breast or thigh)

4 large pork loin

2 package of pork chops (4-6)

4 lbs of ground beef (brown ahead of time)

1 bottle of Kraft Catalina Dressing

1 bottle of Kraft Sun dried tomato vinaigrette

1 bottle of Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette

1 bottle Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame dressing

1 bottle Kraft roasted red pepper Italian dressing

1 jar of Ragu Meat Sauce

1 bottle sweet baby ray’s BBQ sauce

1 bottle of spicy mustard

Balsamic vinegar

1 jar medium salsa

4 large potatoes

1 bag of frozen broccoli Normandy

3 cups shredded kale

Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning

Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil seasoning

Mrs. Dash Italian seasoning

2 taco seasoning packets

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Chicken bouillon

Salt

Pepper

rice (I use two steamable bags) added right before you serve

1 package of yellow rice

4 cans of broth

2 can corn

1 can of peas

1 can of black beans

1 can of red beans

1 jug of tomato juice