Slow Cooker Spiced Oatmeal Recipe. Easy & Healthy!

No time for a warm, healthy breakfast? Make a big batch of this slow cooker oatmeal once a week and have a nutritious breakfast all week long!

Wakefield Ultimate Bootcamper Maria is an accountant with a busy schedule. When working 50+ hours during tax season, she barely has time to eat breakfast, let alone prepare a hot meal. So when she found out her daughter had special dietary needs, a nutritionist helped Maria discover a healthy breakfast for the whole family.  Maria makes this slow cooker recipe ahead of time and it stores in the fridge for up to a week. Then, when it's breakfast time, it takes a couple minutes to re-heat for a meal that keeps you full for hours.

Slow Cooker Spiced Oatmeal Recipe

1 cup steel cut oats

2 1/2 cups water

2 tbsp toasted wheat germ

2 tbsp flaxmeal

1 tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

Place all ingredients in slow cooker & cook for 2 hours on high

When done add 1 tsp vanilla extract - stir again & separate into 1/2 cup servings.  

Re-heat Instructions:

In the morning, reheat for 2-3 minutes with milk or cream & the following - you can pick & choose or do what you like:

cinnamon

1 tsp brown sugar

1 tbsp natural peanut butter

1/4 cup walnuts

1 scoop protein

Almond milk (stir well to break up before heating)

Maria's Notes: 

Market Basket has the cheapest steel cut oats & flax - Bob's Red Mill brand - that come in bags.  The flax & wheat germ need to be kept in the fridge once opened - they both last months that way.

Thanks for sharing Maria. Do you have a healthy recipe you'd like to share?

Post it on our Facebook page for all to see!

 

Ultimate Bootcamp Stair Workout

What a beautiful Boston weather weekend we have in store!  Get outside and enjoy a stair workout in your neighborhood. Check out this stair workout video from Ultimate Bootcamp Founders Peter Lavelle and Jill Tomich for ideas.

Ultimate Bootcamp Stair Workout

Warm-up 6-8 minutes.

30 Alternating Leg Step-Ups
30 Alternating Leg Step-Ups with a knee lift
10x Run Up/Down one stair at a time
Active Recovery: 60 Second leg extension
10x Run Up/Down one stair at a time (knees high or skips if you want to increase intensity)
Active Recovery: 60 second tricep dips (increase intensity by lifting one leg off the ground)

Repeat this set 2-6 times for an awesome stair workout!

 

Ultimate Bootcamp comes to the North Shore. 4-Week Fitness Programs begin soon at Lake Quannapowitt.

Literally thousands of people have lost weight and shaped-up with the help of Boston's Ultimate Bootcamp.  Since 2004, Ultimate Bootcamp founders Jill Tomich and Peter Lavelle have been at the helm of this outdoor fitness company, delivering 4-week fitness programs that revolve around one thing: getting people results.

Starting on May 20, 2013, Ultimate Bootcamp will be bringing their signature 4-week outdoor fitness boot camps to the North Shore in Wakefield, MA.  Every 4 weeks throughout the summer and fall, new programs will begin.

North Shore residents can expect a motivating, positive environment from the Ultimate Bootcamp Wakefield trainers.

"We strongly believe fitness should be fun!" says co-founder Lavelle.  "We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time."

From week #1 to week #4, the workouts get more challenging. Not to worry says Tomich.

"Our Fitness Trainers are highly skilled at adapting the exercises to almost any fitness level, beginners and athletes alike.  That's why so many Bostonians now use Ultimate Bootcamp as their go-to, year-round workout routine. It never gets boring and there are options for all fitness levels."

To sign up for a 4-Week Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp at Lake Quannapowitt, register online www.ultimatebootcamp.com/wakefield


Video: Jill Tomich & Peter Lavelle at Lake Quannapowitt

Free Boot Camp Workout in Wakefield at Lake Quannapowitt

Join Ultimate Bootcamp for a fun-filled, calorie-blasting 60 minute Bootcamp Basics workout on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt in the North Shore!

The awesome, motivating workout introduces you to foundational boot camp drills while burning MAJOR calories.  Get a full-body workout complete with lower body, cardio drills and of course, great ab exercises.  Great for beginners, challenging enough for intermediates!

You walk the Lake. Your run the Lake. But you've never done the Lake like this!

Join us for this free community workout event.

Sunday, May 5, 2013
10:00 - 11:00 am
Lake Quannapowitt
1 Church Street, Wakefield, MA
RSVP ONLINE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!
www.ultimatebootcamp.com/wakefield

North Shore Outdoor Boot Camps at Lake Quannapowitt

You walk the Lake.
You run the Lake.
But you've never done the Lake like this.

Ultimate Bootcamp is bringing our 4-Week outdoor fitness programs to the North Shore! Now Wakefield, Reading, Stoneham and Lynnfield residents can enjoy an amazing outdoor fitness class next to the shores of Lake Quannapowitt.

It's a simple concept: you work out because you want results. We've created a 4-Week Fitness Program that revolves around getting you what you want.

At Ultimate Bootcamp, we use workout methods that are systematically designed and scientifically proven to get you results.
Since 2004, literally THOUSANDS of New Englanders have toned muscle, lost weight, lowered their cholesterol, achieved new personal race and slimmed down for special occasions with the help of Ultimate Bootcamp's motivating workouts.



From Week #1 to Week #4, the workouts get progressively challenging as you tone, strengthen and slim down.
Our expert Fitness Coaches provide a solid structure and team environment that makes getting results easier than you ever thought possible. Many clients are so amazed by the results, that Ultimate Bootcamp becomes their go-to workout year-round to stay fit, lean and sexy.


Wakefield Boot Camp Schedule
5:40-6:40 am - M,T,W,Th
6:30-7:30 pm - M/W only
New programs begin every 4 weeks. Register early to save 10% on your registration fee!
SIGN UP TODAY!
http://www.ultimatebootcamp.com/wakefield

Try it for yourself!
We invite the North Shore community to join us for a free motivating, calorie-blasting workout! Simply go to our web site and claim your free workout.
www.ultimatebootcamp.com/wakefield

Boston's Ultimate Spring Workout - Event Photos!

Raffle to Benefit Marathon Victims

The Grand Prize Winner is Susanne S.

Congratulations to Susanne and all who purchased raffle tickets at the Ultimate Spring Workout. Because of your generosity and the generosity of the Ultimate Spring Workout Sponsors, we raised $935 from the raffle for One Fund Boston!

In addition, almost 600 people participated in Boston's Ultimate Spring Workout. As pledged, popchips and Ulimate Bootcamp have donated an additional $1000 to One Fund Boston to help the Marathon Bombing Victims. This was made possible by YOUR participation!

The photos of Boston's Ultimate Spring Workout shows a city filled with strength, love and energy. We hope you enjoyed yourself at the event.

Also, check out other free fitness events coming soon from Ultimate Bootcamp.

Over 200 event photos can be found on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/ultimatebootcamp

 

Ultimate Spring Workout - Album #1

Ultimate Spring Workout - Album #2

Boston Strong

Today we all struggled for words to describe our reaction to the bombings at the Boston Marathon. As I drove around city heartbroken, I thought about a little boy I saw along the race route cheering on the runners.

He was perched atop his father's shoulders holding a purple balloon in one hand. The other hand was stretched out towards the marathon runners.

"High five!" the little boy yelled, encouraging the runners to extend their hands. Many runners passed by, eager to keep up their pace. But the little boy didn't mind. He continued to cheer anyway. 5 runners ran by. 20 runners. 40 runners.

60 runners must have passed the boy before a runner finally took him up on his offer. A satisfying 'CLAP' sound was produced as their hands met. The little boy immediately giggled with delight. His sheer joy was infectious. The runner smiled and those of us watching the little boy laughed alongside him, happy that he got a high-five.

What amazed me was the power of this little boy's motivation and encouragement. To me, his small voice and outreached arm is the very essence of the acts of strength I've witnessed in the city of Boston today.

Bostonians have quietly been sharing their Boston Marathon stories and reaching out to others for encouragement and solace. We could all use a kind gesture, a heartfelt hug or uplifting motivation as we continue to process Monday's events.

Let's keep Boston Strong,
Jill Tomich
Ultimate Bootcamp Co-Founder

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Spring Farmers Markets in Boston: Where to Find Fresh Produce

As everyone knows, fresh produce is a tastey and healthy addition to your diet. At Ultimate Bootcamp, we know there's nothing like crunching into a fresh fruit or vegtable, especially when you know it's fresh and local! Last year, we put together a list of Farmers Markets around the Boston area, and you can't be outside in the summer without running into these markets throughout the city! But, the bad news for you is that most of these markets don't open until May or even June! So, where do you go now to find fresh fruits and veggies? Today, we've compiled a list of winter and spring Farmers Markets that are open now, so you can still go and explore and find healthy, delicious food to fuel your energy!

Brookline Winter Farmers' Market
318 Harvard Street-Arcade Building, Brookline, MA
Through June 9th, Sundays from Noon - 5pm


Cambridge Winter Farmers' Market
5 Callender Street-Cambridge Community Center
Through April 27th, Saturdays from 10am - 2pm


Framingham Winter Farmers' Market
24 Vernon St.-Firsh Parish Church, Framingham, MA 01701
First Thursday of the month through May - Thursdays, 12pm - 5:30pm

Newton Winter Farmers' Market
90 Lincoln Street-Hyde Community Center, Newton, MA 02461
Through June 18th, Tuesdays from 1:30pm - 6pm

Somerville/Mystic Mobile Winter Farmers' Market
278 Powder House Blvd. Somerville, MA 02144
Through April - Saturdays from 10am - 1pm

Woburn Winter Farmers' Market
41 Wyman Street, Spence Farm, Woburn, MA 01801
Through May 19th, Every other Sunday,10am - 2pm

Also, don't forget about the Haymarket Fresh Produce Open-Air Market, which is open all year round in good weather during the weekends! Although they don't have specific hours, they are generally open from 10-4 in the Spring.

So, get out there and explore! Enjoy your fresh fruits and veggies! Please let us know if you have any other good sources for fresh produce in the comments below.