Super Easy Veggie of the Week: Sweet Potato Fries

These are a delicious substitute to regular fries and a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies!

Start by peeling the sweet potatoes.

Then slice them into approximately equal sized fries.

Put the raw fries into a large ziploc bag.

Add 2-3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

Add seasonings...your choice.

We use Nature's Seasoning, some cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder.

Shake in bag until all fries are covered.

p.s.

You can just put them on a oiled cookie sheet and then smear them with more oil and sprinkle on the seasonings, but I feel they get coated much better in the bag. The only draw back is washing out the bag if you are like me and want to re-use it.

Next, arrange fries on a cookie sheet in a single layer.

Bake at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Flip them over after the first 15 minutes so they brown on both sides.

Cooking times will vary depending upon how thick you cut your fries, so use your own best judgement...

like Ryan always says, you have to try a sample!

ENJOY!



XO Fitness welcomes Brenda Rosenstiel to their personal training team!

Brenda Rosenstiel BS, CPT

PERSONAL TRAINER

Philosophy: The Sky is the Limit!

My mission is to give my clients the knowledge of living a healthy lifestyle and have a great time doing it. I know with hard work and dedication that anything is possible. The sky is truly the limit! I believe an active body is a healthy body and can help us achieve anything we want. I also think it is important to be a good role model for my children and grandchildren. I want my kids to lead a healthy lifestyle and I think it is important for everyone to pass it on to future generations.
I chose the health and wellness industry because my father passed away from heart disease when I was only 15. I decided to take personal responsibility for my own health so I could be there for my children and grandchildren. Health and fitness became my passion and I never looked back.
I began my health & fitness career teaching group exercise, personal training and managing health clubs in Chippewa Falls and Tomahawk, WI. Four years ago I moved to Green Bay and continued to pursue my calling in fitness.

EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS

• BSN in Sports Management with an emphasis in Health and Wellness from Cal U in Pennsylvania
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• NETA Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor
• YMCA Cardio/Step Certified Instructor
• ZUMBA Certification
• Drums Alive Certification
• Silver Sneakers Certification
• I have taught group cycling, Step, Strength, Core, Women on Weights, active older adult and Silver Sneakers classes

PERSONAL INTERESTS

• Camping
• Fishing
• Snowmobiling
• Four Wheeling
• Hiking
• Attending my daughter’s sports activities
• Watching the Packers and NASCAR

AVAILABILITY
Brenda will start taking clients the week of September 12th, 2011
You can schedule a training with Brenda beginning at 4:30 PM Monday thru Thursday online. She will also meet with clients by special request on Fridays 4:30-6 PM  and Saturday mornings.

Introducing Brian McWilliams

Brian JP McWilliams MS, LAT, CSCS
Athletic Trainer

My philosophy is to look at each person as an individual with different goals, different motivators and a unique personality. I am not a subscriber to the cookbook approach…I think you need different ingredients and different amounts to assure your recipe is a success and fruitful. I believe in challenging individuals and constantly changing exercises to get the best results.

My goal is to develop a relationship with you so I can design programs and plans to help you meet your goals utilizing my medical knowledge and 15 years of experience working with athletes of all ages and abilities. I have had the pleasure to work with a variety of athletes including young children, high school athletes, NFL players, Olympic athletes, and adults of all ages.

My specialties include biomechanical evaluations of gait, cycling, and swimming, and also treating musculoskeletal injuries associated with being active. My services consist of personal training, personal coaching, gait analysis, bike fit, lactate testing, massage and Sports Medicine Therapy.

Experience & Credentials
BS in Kinesiology from UW-Madison
MS in Sports Administration from Oklahoma State University
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
USAT Level 1 Certified Triathlon Coach
USA Swimming Coach
USA Medical Staff for 2006 Winter Olympics
USA Curling Medical Staff

Favorite Quotes
To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift –Steve Prefontaine
There is no Try: Do or Do Not –Yoda

Personal Interests
Triathlons
Reading (Favorite Authors; James Patterson, Jeffery Deaver, Robin Sharma)
Spending time with my wife, two children and two dogs
All Sports
Handy work around the house