Elle Movement Pilates and More: Pilates is AMAZING!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Pilates is AMAZING!

School will soon be back in session! And while everyone was on vacation, I was busy getting more certifications through ABT, and the Dance Notation Bureau. I was also taking workshops like Yoga for Dancers from teachers at ABT in Kansas City. Wow, I've learned so much and I can't wait to share these things with students this fall at OSU.

I'm teaching: Ballet Level 3 and 4 Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6pm and Pointe Class 6-7pm.

Only 2 weeks left to sign up!

I'll be going to Equilibrium Mind and Body Fitness in Bloomfield Hills, MI this fall. There's great instructors there because it was the headquarters for STOTTPILATES in the U.S. for about 10 years. I'll take courses in post rehabilitative practices for the Knee, Hip, Ankle, and Shoulder Girdle from one of the Physical Therapists on staff. I'm keeping my Continuing Education Credits current for my students!

Find me on the STOTTPILATES website, I'm fully certified and current which means that I am committed to providing the very best quality workout for my students and clients.

Go Blue and Go OSU too!

Elle ideas

Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb cheese triangles ---35 calories with Trader Joe's rice crackers---120 cal for 42 crackers
Total:155 cal!!

Trader Joe's Just dried mango slices for the sweet tooth-
150 cal for three slices

Joyelle's Fat-Free Scones
Krusteas Fat-Free Muffin mix+ 1/2 cup ww, flax seeds or other fiber rich flour= 18 yummy fat-free scones----<100>

Eat an apple a day keeps appetite at bay!

Eat a Banana!

2 High fiber tortillas with hummus any flavor---270 cal

Snap Pea crisps=Yummy!---150 cal

Thin Fruit leather from Target---40 cal

Cashews with salt and peppa---170 cal per serving

Pistachios in the shell baby toasted and lightly salted!

Elle's Homemade granola bars* ---100 cal per bar
made with sweetened condensed milk
Recipe:
3 cups of old fashioned oats
3cups of "whatever" (I use mini chocolate chips, pumpkin and sesame seeds, raisins or cranberries)
stir in 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (Fat free works fine)
You can add 2 tsps of vanilla and a couple tblsps of Davinci flavored syrup or honey it gives it a better flavor (I use sugar free raspberry right now)

Make sure the oats and other ingredients are well covered with the milk mixture and pat into a large WELL OILED jelly roll pan (15x10) works well or two batches in a 9x13. Bake in a preheated oven for 350 degrees and bake for 15-23 minutes till nicely golden browned (more if you want them crunchy). Cut into squares after 10 mins. You can freeze some for later too in freezer bags!
ENJOY!

Fruit-y smooth-ies are quick and easy

Organic Edamames are delish.

Fage Yogurt with granola and honey-200 cal

Emergen-C Tangerine flavor----15 cal

Graham crackers with peanut butter ---180/serving (plus it's very filling!)

Elle's pick: sparkling water with 1/2 juice (or wine!)-50 cal

Green tea---0 Calories

3 small Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Squares---70 cal

Elle's flourless chocolate cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake
1 can chickpeas (19 oz), drained
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda

In food processor or blender, blend chickpeas and oil. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix in sugar, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda.
Microwave: Bake in a microwave-safe ring pan for 11 minutes in the
microwave at 70% and then another 1-2 minutes at full power or until the cake comes away slightly from the sides.

Conventional oven: Bake in a 9" round cake pan in 350 degree oven about 50 minutes.

* more recipes coming soon!

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Pilates is AMAZING!

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Pilates is AMAZING!

Who "Elle" is

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