Sorry, Beyonce, nobody with a killer bod can honestly say they just “woke up like this.” But achieving one does start with a power-charged breakfast. We asked some of Bergen’s top female trainers to give us their top breakfast recipes to help get the body you crave.
Helaine Kay: Bergen Mama Fitness Editor, Spin Instructor at Lifetime Fitness, THE GYM, and Vision Fitness, Pilates Certified
Breakfast: Paleo Morning Glory Muffins (a great “on the go” food too!) Recipe and Photo courtesy of Carrots N’ Cake
Hillary Wellisch: Instructor at Flybarre Englewood and Certified Yoga Teacher
Breakfast: A Dale Protein Bar- they are all raw, natural, and totally fill you up!
Nurit Chasman: Group Fitness Director, THE GYM, Englewood. Instructor of SPIN, Barre, interval training, Pilates.
Breakfast: I like to start my day with a healthy serving of gluten free oats with cinnamon, a sprinkle of chia seeds and some berries.
Maritza Dearing: Founder and Managing Member, LiYa Life Co., The LiYa Method
Breakfast: Organic Smoothie, 2 large leaves of Kale, 2 celery stalks chopped, 1/2 cucumber chopped, Bunch of parsley , 1/2 green apple diced, 1/4 cup pineapple chunks,1 scoop wheat grass, 1 tablespoon grounded flaxseed, 1 tablespoon hemp protein, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon , 1/2-3/4 cup homemade decaf iced green tea, Blend until smooth. Dilute to liking.
Lucy Feaster: Lifepower Yoga Department Head at Lifetime Fitness
Breakfast: Pre Made Mini Egg Quiches. They are so simple to make and can be prepared the night before or even better days before. I usually make a batch throw them in the fridge and the in the morning heat in microwave and GO! Simple , easy and healthy.
Alex Champ: Certified USATF running coach and Pilates teacher. She is the founder of Learn to RUN and co-owner of Jumping Frog Pilates and Fitness Center in Tenafly, NJ
Breakfast: Bob’s Red Mill Whole 10 Grain Hot Cereal, Organic Shredded Coconut, Organic Chia Seeds, Fresh Organic Blueberries and Raspberries
Christine Scerba: Personal trainer, health coach and indoor cycling teacher at Lifetime, The Gym and Equinox
Breakfast: Eggs and Oats pancake
Rosa Brucia: Indoor cycling instructor at The Gym, Lifetime and Equinox
Breakfast: Flourless Protein Pancakes: 1/2 Scoop vanilla whey protein, Whole ripe banana, 2eggs & 1 egg white, Blend together & cook, Add berries and lite syrup
