Made Fit TV - Health & Fitness Entertainment

http://www.madefittv.com - In this week's episode Jennifer DiDonato shows you how to make a delicious cinnamon almond protein muffin.

In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I provide some exercise ideas for those of you out there who are without equipment, space, and the time and money to spend at a gym.

In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I show you a "FED" meal I've enjoyed for as long as I have been a fitness freak: protein oatmeal!

In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I provide some ways that can help you figure out what works for you. This way you can work out the kinks in the month of January so you can materialize an effective plan and fresh start for February!

http://www.MadeFitTV.com - Spaghetti Squash is a kind of winter squash that makes a tasty low-carb, low calorie, fat-free substitution for pasta. In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I show you how simple it is to make and talk about it's health benefits.

http://www.MadeFitTV.com - In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I show you some food selections that are rich is healthy fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are easy to incorporate into your life.

In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I show you first how to perform a pull up with proper form. Then I provide you with creative methods on how you can gain your strength in a pull up with assistance, all the way up to an unassisted pull up!

http://www.MadeFitTV.com - In this episode of Made Fit TV, I educate you on what makes Greek yogurt different from regular yogurt, the benefits of its probiotics, and my own personal recipe of how to jazz up the plain version!

We all have those moments every couple months where one "bite" or one "piece" turns into a full-out binge! It's like as soon as that taste that you haven't had in months hits your tastebuds, it opens the floodgates and you become this food-crazed Mr. Hyde to your health-conscious Dr. Jekyll. Then you wake up the next morning, bloated, puffy, full, and hating yourself, right? Well, you can't help the bloat, puff, and fullness right away, but you CAN stop the self-hating and START the recovery to get your body back to where it was just 12 hours earlier. In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I share with you some clever and useful tips on how to rid your body of the excess water, sodium, and toxins following your food marathon. Check out the meal plan below for a step-by-step guide of what to eat, when, to keep you accountable the day of your binge recovery. The following meals are based on a general range depending on your body type, weight, muscle mass, and gender. If you are a woman or weigh between 100lbs and 140lbs, stick to the lower range. If you are a man or weigh 40lbs to 200lbs, aim for the higher range. Space your meals out by 2 to 3 hours. Always consult your physician or registered dietician before starting any workout or nutrition plan Meal 1: Egg white vegetable omelet and one apple (use 5 to 15 egg whites depending on your individual nutrition requirements; your choice of broccoli, peppers, asparagus) Meal 2: Plain chicken breast and a salad of 2 cups of mixed greens and apple cider vinegar (Chicken can be between 3oz and 8oz depending on your individual nutrition requirements, cook in non-stick spray) Meal 3: Protein isolate powder blended with water and 1/2 cup blueberries (1 to 2 scoops depending on your individual nutrition requirements; protein of your choice) Meal 4: White fish and one cup steamed vegetables (Fish can be 4oz to 8oz depending on your individual nutrition requirements; fish of choice, vegetable of choice from above in Meal 1) Meal 5: Plain chicken breast and a salad of 2 cups of mixed greens and apple cider vinegar (Chicken can be between 3oz and 8oz depending on your individual nutrition requirements; cook in non-stick spray) *If you require more meals based on your individual nutrition requirements or training schedule, go back to the top of the meal plan and repeat as many meals as you need.

A special thanks to all my fans for their support, and to Melissa Francis with Muscle Bling for making my Figure suit for NPC Nationals! You actually purchase that very suit I wore, or your own personalized one, through MuscleBling.com There are endless possibilities when it comes to different recipes with pumpkin, and it's a win-win because it's delicious AND so healthy for you! Now, being the Fall season, is the best time to take advantage of this tasty gourd-like food. I already raved about the benefits of pumpkin in my Fat-Free Pumpkin Bread Recipe. In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I show you another recipe that is more sweet... Pumpkin Dip! Don't worry, it's still healthy and fat-free. Check out the video on the easy steps to make it and print off the information below. Fat-Free Pumpkin Dip Ingredients: 2 cups (16oz) canned pumpkin, 2 cups (16oz) fat-free cool whip, 1/4 cup confectioners sugar (optional), 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice 1.) In a bowl, fold in the cool whip with the pumpkin and mix well until blended 2.) Add the sugar or any sweetener substitute of your choice and the pumpkin spice, mixing well until blended 3.) Serve in small cups with Vanilla Wafers or by itself, enjoy! Nutrition Facts: Servings: 16 Serving Size: 1/2 cup (without wafers) 80 calories, 0g fat, 16.5g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 9g sugar, .5g protein

If you're like me, training abdominals is definitely a CHORE! I like to hit them as much as I can in my total body workouts by keeping my core activated, tight, and contracted. But, every once in a while, I feel the need to crank out some good isolation movements to make them really burn! In this week's Made Fit TV episode, you asked and I am delivering... an Awesome Ab Workout you can do at home with equipment that you have just lying around. You'll be amazed at the stuff you can use to give yourself a killer workout without spending a dime - or leaving the comfort of your own home. Check out the movements below and print them off to follow along! Double Dumbbell Crunch Lie on the floor and put a light weight (or water bottle) in between your feet With your hands behind your head and your legs bent at 90 degrees, raise your upper torso off the ground toward the ceiling and bring your knees toward your chest at the same time Reverse Pike Lie on your back with your head in front of a heavy couch or bed Place your hands under the couch or bed and, with your legs straight, raise them toward the ceiling while contracting the pelvis up Slowly lower your legs, keeping them straight, and stop at the point before your lower back comes off the ground Sliding Pike Hold your body in a push up position on your hands and toes Place a plastic disc under your toes (you can use a tupperware cover, furniture moving disc, or anything that you find in your house) While holding your body up on your hands, keeping your legs straight and maintaining position on your toes, contract your abdomen to pull your butt into the air, sliding the disc closer to your body Slowly lower your butt back down to bring your back straight into the starting position

It's never too late to stop, reevaluate, and reestablish your goals with anything in life. But, let's face it, that can be an extremely overwhelming and daunting task! Well, I wanted to get the ball rolling for you with my five-part series on "How to Find the Right Goals for YOU!" My goal is to get you to move past the negativity and focus on what works right for you - and only you. In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I provide you with the final step. I talk about how to hold yourself accountable to yourself and your goals with positivity and purpose.

Goal-setting seems simple, but it is actually acquired through self-reflection and assessment of the big picture. That is what this five-part series is designed for: to help you discover what goals are right for your body, mind, and lifestyle. We've already touched on how to break ourselves from the social pressures placed on us through media, examine our specific body types, and what activities we naturally excel in based on our natural genetics. In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I bring you Part 4 in "How to Achieve the Right Goals for YOU" and how to put what you have learned to work in a proactive way by establishing what you want to accomplish! You can even print off the tips below if you need a reminder. Establish your goal by.... 1. Setting an attainable DAILY goal 2. Setting an attainable WEEKLY goal 3. Have POSITIVE self talk 4. Remind yourself WHY you are putting your goal(s) first 5. Surround yourself with POSITIVE influences (people, places, thoughts) 6. Have FUN 7. ACCEPT IMPERFECTION!

Setting goals can be easier said than done when you don't even know where to begin! That's why I am breaking down some steps on how you can find the right goals for you based on your attitude, body type, and training style. We already touched on how to distance ourselves from media pressure and focus on what our individual bodies respond best to based on our natural capabilities and tools. In this week’s Made Fit TV episode, I bring you the third video in a five-part series of steps on “How to Achieve the Right Goals for You" by matching your own body type to a training style that complements it best for greater results!

As we continue on our quest to find the best goals that are right for us, we touch on one of my favorite topics: body type! We are all made to physically excel at something, the problem is we are too busy comparing our weaknesses to others' strengths. We need to find what our strengths are based on our natural capabilities and the tools we have within our own bodies. In this week’s Made Fit TV episode, I bring you the second in a five-part series of steps on “How to Achieve the Right Goals for You.” If you haven't checked it out already, watch episode 112, the first in this series. Be sure to check out the notes below for reference on muscle and body types for extra perspective! Body Types Endomorph- Naturally fuller figured, bigger bone and muscle structure, slower metabolism, gains muscle and fat easily, harder to lose fat Ectomorph- Naturally thin, smaller bone and muscle structure, hard-gainers, fast metabolism Mesomorph- Broad shoulders, round muscles, easy gainer of muscle and fat, loses fat easily, average metabolism Muscle Types Type I - Slower-twitch contractions, smaller muscles, high endurance due to higher oxygen efficiency, resistant to immediate fatigue, designed for cardiovascular exercise Type II - Faster-twitch contractions, bigger muscles, short bursts of power, higher glycogen storage, fatigues quicker, designed for resistance and power exercise