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THEWKOUT #54 - 8 x 8

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  EQUIPTMENT : 2 x 15lb Weights 2 x 35lb Weights THEWKOUT : 8 x 8 Swings Squats Deadlifts Push Ups Lunges Row 1/2 Burpee Push Up Shoulder Press

Creamy Turkey Soup

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  Ingredients For Creamy Turkey Soup, Leftover Special 2+ c shredded, cooked turkey (leftover white and dark meat) 2 c turkey or chicken stock 1 sm onion, chopped 2 stick celery stalks, chopped 4-5 md red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 lg carrot, peeled and thinly shaved (sub packaged shredded carrots) 2 c heavy whipping cream 1 Tbsp poultry seasoning 1 Tbsp thyme, dried 1 Tbsp cumin 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1-2 pinch salt and pepper, to taste 1-2 Tbsp each of butter and olive oil for sauteing 1 Prep: Roughly chop onion, celery, and carrots (or sub the packaged shredded carrots). Peel and cube the red potatoes. Shred the leftover turkey into bite-size pieces. 2 Over medium-high heat melt butter and oil in a Dutch oven or deep pot and saute the onion, celery, and carrots for 3-5 minutes until softened 3 Add stock and potatoes and bring to a boil 3-5 minutes then reduce to simmer. 4 Add the cream, turkey, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 40+ minutes. Turn to lowest setting and it can stay warm unt

THEWKOUT #316 - Arms Buy In & Add It On Dropset

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  THEWKOUT : 50 Seconds Work / 10 Seconds Rest    Stop Squats Push Ups Lunges Swings Bicep Drop Set Tricep Drop Set Shoulder Drop Set Stop Squats Push Ups Lunges Swings Stop Squats Goblets Swings Hammer Curl Drop Set Tricep Drop Set Shoulder Drop Set Stop Squats Push Ups Lunges Swings Stop Squats Goblets Swings Push Ups Snatch Box Jumps

Creamy Hasselback Potatoes

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Ingredients 1.5 pounds  yukon gold potatoes medium 1 cup  heavy cream 2 Tbs  olive oil ¼ cup  grated parmesan cheese ½ cup  gruyere 1 tspn  paprika 1 tspn  thyme chopped 0.5 bunch  chive chopped 2  cloves garlic minced fresh ground black pepper 1 tspn  salt Instructions Step 1 -Set your oven to 350*F and spray your desired baking pan well with non stick spray. -In a bowl, mix all ingredients except the potatoes. Combine well and set aside. -I like to place all the potatoes into the baking dish in order to arrange them to best fit, then working one at a time, slice a small sliver off the bottom of the potato so it sits flat, then place the potato between two equally tall items like chop sticks or metal straws. Slice each potato roughly 8-12 times end to end so you are left with the classic hasselback potato shape. -Re-arrange the potatoes so they are snug and fit well into the pan then spoon the cream mixture evenly all over the potatoes. Let them sit in this mixture for a b

30 Min MIGHTY Full Body Workout - Dumbbells | Caroline Girvan

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The timer will be on for 60 seconds per exercise with 20 seconds rest in between! All you will need is a pair of dumbbells and your mat! The dumbbells I am using for your reference are 17.5kg for most of the workout! I will reduce to 9kg each for shoulder press and holding during abs section! These are straight forward compound movements with full range movement and standard tempo to allow you to perhaps lift that little bit heavier compared to if consisting of isometrics, tempo or partial reps! CHEST PRESS CHEST PRESS STATIC LUNGE (one side) SWITCH SIDE! SHOULDER PRESS SHOULDER PRESS STATIC LUNGE (one side) SWITCH SIDE! BENT OVER ROW (one side) SWITCH SIDE SWITCH SIDE SWITCH SIDE STATIC LUNGE (one side) SWITCH SIDE! PULLOVER PULLOVER STATIC LUNGE (one side) SWITCH SIDE! STAGGERED RDL (one side) SWITCH SIDE SWITCH SIDE SWITCH SIDE Finisher: 3 minutes non stop! DUMBBELL CRUNCH HOLD LEG LOWER DUMBBELL TOE REACH  

How to Make DIY Loofah Soap Bars

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  Supplies 1   pound   melt and pour soap base 1-2   natural loofah sponges 20-30   drops essential oil  -  of your choice Soap colorant  -  of your choice Tools Sharp serrated knife Cutting Board Double Boiler 6-cavity round silicone soap mold Craft stick Plastic Wrap Mason Jar Instructions Cut the whole loofah into strips that will fit neatly into each cavity, then place them in the silicone mold. Chop the melt and pour soap into cubes, then place it in the top of the double boiler. Heat the soap over medium-low until it’s completely melted and clear, stirring frequently. Once it's completely melted, add several drops of soap colorant. Stir, then continue adding more until you get your desired color intensity. Next, add essential oils until you get your desired strength of scent and stir to combine. Immediately pour the melted soap into the silicone mold over the loofah pieces until there’s enough soap to just cover them. Allow the soap to cool and dry completely, then pop your l

Egg Roll in a Bowl

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2 tablespoons Sesame Oil 3 cloves Garlic  (minced) ½ cup Onion  (diced) 5 Green Onions  (sliced on a bias, white and green parts) 1 pound Ground Pork  ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh minced ginger add Sea Salt And Black Pepper 1 tablespoon Garlic Chili Sauce  (or sriracha, more to taste, omit or use a compliant brand for Whole30) 14 ounces bags Coleslaw Mix 3 tablespoons Gluten Free Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon Unseasoned Rice Vinegar  INSTRUCTIONS Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic, onion, and white portion of the green onions. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant. Add the ground pork, ginger, salt, pepper and Sriracha. Sauté until the pork is cooked through. Add the coleslaw mix, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Sauté until the coleslaw is tender. Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

45 Min Lower Abs & Quads on FIRE Workout | EPIC II - Day 14

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  For this lower body workout you will need a pair of dumbbells, a wall for some wall sits and your mat. Optional is your yoga block to isolate the quads that but more during squats and also a chair for Bulgarian lunges however you can perform regular lunges if you prefer! The timer will be on for the lower abs portions 50 seconds of work, 10 seconds rest. Once we reach the quads specific, the timer will be 40 seconds of work, 20 second rest. HIP LIFTS CROSS OVER LOWER REVERSE CRUNCH HIP LIFT TO LOWER BENT LEG V SIT HEEL GRAB TO EXTENSION REVERSE CRUNCH TO TOE TAPS LOOKING DOWN LOWER TO TUCK HEEL ELEVATED SQUATS HEEL ELEVATED SQUAT HOLD HIGH SQUATS WALL SIT W/ 2 DB Staple: HEEL ELEVATED 1 1/2 REP SQUATS FWD STEP LUNGE FWD STEP LUNGE SUITCASE SQUATS Staple: HEEL ELEVATED 1 1/2 REP SQUATS BULGARIAN LUNGE X 2 DB BULGARIAN LUNGE X 2 DB QUAD HOLD WALL SIT QUAD HOLD WALL SIT (switch) Staple: HEEL ELEVATED 1 1/2 REP SQUATS BULGARIAN LUNGE W/ DB SAME SIDE BULGARIAN LUNGE W/ DB SAME SIDE

TREAT Cookie! Coconut Thumbprints!

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  Ingredients 14   oz   sweetened condensed milk 2   tsp   vanilla extract 1/2   tsp  almond extract 1/2  tsp   salt 14   oz   sweetened shredded coconut 36   Hershey Kisses Instructions Preheat oven to 325F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside. Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, almond extract and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Fold in shredded coconut. Scoop out mixture and form into 1 inch balls. Use wet hands to shape balls, rinsing hands as needed. Place on baking sheet. Using a small measuring spoon or the end of a wooden spoon, press down on the center of the balls to form a small well. It should be just large enough for the kisses later. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or just until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately press the Hershey kiss into the top of each cookie and let cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to a cooking rack to finish cooling. Store at room temperature, loosely covered, for

45 Min COMPLETE Chest & Triceps Workout / Dumbbells | EPIC II - Day 13

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CHEST PRESS FLYES PUSH UPS CHEST PRESS FLYES PUSH UPS CHEST PRESS FLYES PUSH UPS PALMS FACING PRESS PALMS FACING FEET FLYES WIDE PUSH UPS PALMS FACING PRESS PALMS FACING FEET FLYES WIDE PUSH UPS PALMS FACING PRESS PALMS FACING FEET FLYES WIDE PUSH UPS ALTERNATING CHEST PRESS ALTERNATING FLYES DEADSTOP PUSH UPS ALTERNATING CHEST PRESS ALTERNATING FLYES DEADSTOP PUSH UPS ALTERNATING CHEST PRESS ALTERNATING FLYES DEADSTOP PUSH UPS LYING OVERHEAD EXT SKULL CRUSHERS 3 WAY TRICEP PRESS DIAMOND PRESS TRICEP PRESS TATE PRESS DOWN DOG TO LEAN PUSH UP PUSH LOWER TO COBRA TRICEP HOLD (PRESS ON BEEP) STAGGERED PUSH UP STAGGERED PUSH UP SINGLE ARM COBRA SINGLE ARM COBRA DIPS Finisher: 30 seconds each! DECLINE PUSH UPS STANDARD PUSH UPS INCLINE PUSH UPS!!! My chest and arms were worked so hard during this session... also my shoulders and core!  

My Mom's Hamburger Stew

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 1lb hamburger meat 1/2 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic minced  1/2 small bag of frozen corn 1/2 bag of frozen cut frozen green beans 1 large potato, cut up 1 small can green chilies 2T Gebhardt chili powder 1 can of tomato sauce & 14 oz can whole tomatoes squished up water if needed salt and pepper Brown ground beef with onion and chopped potato. I use lean ground beef and a little olive oil so I do not have to drain the grease from fatty hamburger. Than I add chili powder. Sometimes I will add cumin. But I like the chili powder taste only. Gebhardt is the best flavor. Than season a little salt and pepper. Add the tomato sauce, chilies, veggies and half can of water from tomato sauce. Let is simmer for like 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.  I like to top mine with cheese and green onions.

How To Crochet A Man's Scarf

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  Equipment: Crochet US/ 10.5 Tapestry or Thread Needle Materials: 400 to 500 yd DK/ light worsted Instruction: 1- Do it Chain Ch 301 2- Work in the Chain knit sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch over 300 sts. Reverse 3- Border (edge) Edit the border for the beginning of the scarf ROWS 1-2: Lm 1(tch), warp st to the end 300 warp st Turning ROW 3: ch 1 (ch) , knit in each warp st to the end 300 dc. Turn 4- Start with a pattern stitch ROW 1: Lm 1 (tch),warp st in the front mesh of warp st in row below- 300 warp st. ROWS 2-3: ch (turn the chain), warp st in each warp st to the end- 300 warp st. ROW 4: ch 1 (turn the chain), thread each warp st to the end- 300 dc. turning over Repeat Rows 1 to 4 until the piece measures 4 1/2 in and ends with row 4 Edge Border Working rim for shell end Next row: Lm 1 (tch) warp st in each st to the end -300 sts. turning Repeat the last row twice Ready Fasten and weave in the ends. Block if desired. Fine Tuning Add fringes in a matching yarn or

THEWKOUT - ChallengeHIIT - Day #3 - Full Body 15 Min Time Cap

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2 x 20kg Weights 2 x 10kg Weights Rack - Optional Bars - Optional 1 x 16kg Weight 1 x 15kg Weight The WKOUT : Workout Starts 1.20 Minutes In 15 Minute Time Cap 10 x Squats 10 x Snatch 3 x Push Up x 2 & Pull Up X 1 ( Or 5 x Push Ups ) 10 x Clean & Press 10 x Squat & Press 10 x Overhead Swings 10 x Tricep Dips

Caldo de Pollo Rojo

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5 chicken thighs, chopped 32 oz low sodium chicken stock pinch sea salt ½   medium white onion 4   garlic clove   peeled 2   celery branches cut into pieces 3   large carrots cut into 3 pieces each 1/2 head of cabbage, chop in big chunks jalepeno chayote squash, big chop zucchini, big chop 3 small ears of corn 1 Tb tomato paste 2 tsp cumin & 1 tsp Gebhardt chili powder (best flavor) and 1 T tomato paste 1 can of enchilada sauce or HEB That Red Sauce(love the chilies in this) 2   cilantro branches limes green onions METHOD Pour the chicken, garlic, onion, carrot, potato and salt into a large pot, and start cooking at medium high temperature until it browns slightly. Than add cumin,chili powder, paste and black pepper. I use my instapot on saute. Than add the stock and the red sauce. I cooked it on medium on my slow cooker for 3 hours. Than I added my squashes, cabbage and corn. Squeezed some lime. Continue cooking for additional 3 hours. You can do this all on a stove to