People often ask, “Jennifer how on earth did you get into an exercise like pole dancing???”

I started my affair with pole innocently enough, by signing up for my first Cardio Stripfit class back in May 2010.  I was looking for a new way to get back in shape, but I dreaded the whole typical gym experience. It made me uncomfortable to workout with fit guys, or worse, super fit girls who might laugh at my lack of atheltic skills and body. I wanted to feel supported, and nurtured, and I wanted to have FUN.

The first moment my warm hands embraced the cold chrome I knew it was something special, and from the first spin I was hooked! Letting my body flow freely to the music, I wrapped by body around the pole over and over. The movements made me feel vibrant, alive and purposeful. I discovered joy in flipping my hair around in circle, gyrating my hips and sliding seductively to the floor. There was passion in my blood as I strutted, slithered and shook out my frustrations with regular workouts.

Now don’t think I took to the pole as naturally as I made that sound, I was unable to do most of the moves taught in class due to my lack of strength, coordination and overall lack of confidence. I basically spun straight to the floor, but I loved it. I found a new ME. And after that, I kept coming back. Because pole dancing is something that cannot be learned in an hour, or 2 or even 3. Pole dancing is a challenge every time I use the pole. It requires arm, leg, & core strength. It demands flexibility. It begs for me to express myself. Pole dancing is something I will work to improve forever, a little bit, each day.

If you have ever thought about trying a class now is the time!

Click HERE to learn about my POLE BOOTCAMP starting in JANUARY

Thanks for reading!

Jennifer

Fitchix Instructor and Fitness Consultant

Serves 6-8

Burgers:

2 lbs of lean ground turkey

1 (15oz) can of black beans

½ cup of crushed tortilla chips

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

(optional) 1 tbsp pepper flakes

¼ cup olive oil

1 cup prepared salsa

1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

1 avocado

Zucchini fries

 2 medium-sized zucchini, julienned

¼ cup olive oil (for frying)

Salt & ground pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, beans, tortilla chips, chili powder, and cumin. Use your hands to form the mixture into 8 equal-size patties. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the middle.

In a small bowl mix together the salsa, corn, and thickly chopped avocado. Spoon the salsa mixture over the burgers.

For the fries, preheat the oven to 350F. Spray cookie sheet or large baking pan with olive oil. Season the julienned zucchinis with salt, and pepper. Let rest for 15 minutes. Lay the zucchinis on tray do no overlap. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let fries cool slightly before serving.

Presentation option: Lay a big piece of baby bib lettuce under each burger that can be used as a bun, since this is a bun less recipe.

Time: 15 min prep time

           20 min cook time

Calories: 500 per serving

Price:   $1.52 per serving