My Recommendations For All Things Health!

 

Good morning (late morning, that is)! I woke up bright and early, went to Grand View and taught workout class and felt horrible. It's a headache + stomache + exhaustion kind of thing. I seriously think my body just needs rest, so I listened and came home. Today is a great day to relax, catch up on reading and homework (school and fun), and watch NetFlix. It is just the thing I need, I guess!

My appetite is awfully odd today, it's kind of poor so I won't be posting any exciting food today..what a bummer! But, today's post will still be fun! Last night I remembered how much I loved certain health related products and it motivated me to re-read a book and think of all of my favorite health related products! Enjoy!

1) DVDS/Books by Jillian Michaels. I have never found one I didn't like from her. I am close to owning all of her compilations and I love it! The one I started re-reading is Master Your Metabolism.
It is a goodie! It has helped me in the past with clean eating and it's going to help me get back on track again!

 

2) Garmin running watches. If you are a serious runner, think about getting a Garmin. It has helped me love running so much more. I don't have to worry about planning a route before I head out, I just run and my watch tells me my distance! And, another huge motivator is seeing the pace of my run, too. It definitely helps push me.

 

3) Other healthy living blogs. I love reading blogs about others practicing healthy living. Reading these blogs has given me more insight on different ideas regarding exercise, nutrition, etc. Plus, they're just fun to read! Here are my favorites:

www.carrotsncake.com

www.pbfingers.com

www.fitnessista.com

www.runsforcookies.com

 

4) Magazines. My favorites are Shape, Runner's World, Real Simple, Self, and Fitness. There are SO many different magazines that offer healthy topics. Check some out today! There are always more that I'm interested in checking into!

 

5) Dumbbells. I don't care what brand you get, but get a set of dumbbells below 5 pounds. While you're watching TV or stuck inside the house, you'll always be able to do some sort of exercise!

 

6) Ipods. Without music, I sometimes would have such a poor energy level during exercise. Upbeat music is the best to make a workout fly by! I have an Ipod Touch and then an armband to use during workouts, but I've heard the shuffles are just as great (especially since they clip on!)

 

7) Good workout attire. My favorite brands are Saucony (for shoes), Nike (running shorts, especially!), Old Navy (any of their gear is awesome..and totally inexpensive!), TekGear (I get this brand at Kohl's. It's inexpensive and 3/4 of my favorite tops and bottoms are this brand. I've had them forever, they're SO durable!)

 

8) Protein Powder. This is a big one, people are always looking for recommendations on this. My favorites are Muscle Pharm (I ordered from Bodybuilding.com) and Shakeology from Team Beachbody. They are on my favorites because they're low in sugar and have just the right amount of protein.

 

I hope these recommendations are all helpful! I know I always am interested in hearing other people's honest opinions about various items. It is sometimes very hard to decipher what is the best out there in a world full of options!

 

Lots of love and health,

 

Jordan



Pumpkin Pancakes + Meal Plan {Week of January 28, 2013}

Weather here in Central Iowa is pretty yucky! It rained and of course since it's cold, it froze..yikes! Glad we have no commitments to be outside or go anywhere today! It's a cozy day inside..;)

This morning's breakfast was fabulous! I created some awesome Pumpkin Pancakes! I am a huge fan of clean eating/semi-paleo eating and these pancakes are just that!

Pumpkin Pancakes
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup almond flour
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Mix all ingredients together. Spray a griddle with cooking spray and pour batter into 2 pancakes and grill, flipping as needed. These pancakes take a little longer since they have pumpkin in them. Enjoy with all your favorite toppings!


After breakfast, I did some reading for school and then planned my meals and workouts for the week! I shop every Monday afternoon (because I hate going on weekends!) So, I always plan my meals over the weekend. I use a variety of tools and ideas, but lately I have been using emeals! It is SO helpful in saving money and keeping you on target. I use many of the different plans and highly recommend them. It's only $5 per month! Here's a link if you want to check them out: http://emeals.com/

Meal Plan Week Of: January 28th
Monday - Burgers (no bun) with salsa and homemade fries {Emeals recipe}
Tuesday - Crockpot Cajun Chicken with Cauliflower Salad {Emeals recipe}
Wednesday - L/O's {I have CPR renewal class...ugh!}
Thursday - L/O's {I have night class..ugh again!}
Friday - Salmon, roasted potatoes, salad
Saturday - Crockpot Roast Beef
Sunday - Turkey Burgers

Workouts:
Monday - Teach class at Grand View, Run with Annie
Tuesday - Teach classes at Physio and Homesteader's, Run with a friend
Wednesday - Teach classes at Physio, Grand View, and Homesteader's
Thursday - Teach classes at Physio, Grand View, and Homesteader's
Friday - Run with Annie, Lift
Saturday - Run with Annie
Sunday - Yoga/Active Rest

Do you plan your meals and workouts for the week? It helps me stay more accountable knowing I have it all written down and planned out and prepared!

Have an excellent week!

Lots of love and health,

Jordan

The 411 On..Me!

Welcome to my blog! I have done various blogs in the past for short periods of time and now am ready to take on more! I follow many blogs myself and am passionate about writing one of my own!

So, who am I?

My name is Jordan Henkenius. I am a 21 year old health promotions senior at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. I live in Indianola, Iowa, with my boyfriend Tyler and our dog, Annie! I grew up in small town Iowa on a farm with my family of 5. I have always been active..from playing on the farm to participating in every sport possible.

 I am passionate about all things related to health and work hard each day to be an advocate for healthy living (mind, body, and spirit). On top of being a health promotions student, I am also an AFAA certified group fitness instructor. I teach many classes at both Grand View and Physiotherapy Associates. I am also currently saving up in order to pursue my next goal this summer: getting my personal training certification! Following graduation, I will be a wellness coordinator with Physiotherapy Associates here in Des Moines and I am SO anxious and excited!



My favorite things:
*Exercising -- ALL kinds!
*Eating healthfully -- I just feel better when I eat healthy, I even crave apples!
*Reading -- I love health related books to romantic novels to comedies!
*Hanging out -- Especially with Tyler and Annie!
*Cooking and Baking
*Learning -- I am an inner nerdie at heart, sometimes a teacher's pet..;)
*Cleaning and Organizing -- I know, I know..I am weird!
*Waking up EARLY -- Most people dread this, but I live for it!
*Being home on the weekends -- THEE best!
*TV -- I have SO many favorite shows! I catch up on all of them during my weekends!
*Volunteering -- I have documented 600+ service hours in the last 2 years. I am very passionate about service!
*Helping others achieve their goals -- It is such a rewarding experience. I LOVE my job!

Well, that is me! Thanks for stopping by! Ask me anything else you're dying to know! :)

Much love and health,

Jordan