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ATLANTA ART OF BOXING

Gant and Laila Ali.

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet former professional boxer, Johnny Gant.  Gant was a professional boxer for 12 years and 10 of those years he ranked among the top 10 boxers in the world.  During his career he had the opportunity to fight boxers such as Sugar Ray Leonard.  

Gant was raised in the Washington D.C. area.  As a child, he began to learn the art of boxing and he credits boxing for   helping him stay out of trouble and gaining the necessary discipline to achieve. Gant graduated from UCLA and holds a degree in computer science.  

After working several years in the corporate world, he decided to establish the Johnny Gant Foundation and he opened his own boxing gym in Atlanta, Georgia called Atlanta Art of Boxing.  During the past 11 years, Gant has trained many men and women who have become some of the best boxers in the country. 

I am excited to be working with Mr. Gant in his efforts to begin a program for at risk youth in the metro Atlanta area.  We will be working in conjunction with the juvenile court system as a means to help steer troubled youth back on the right track through boxing and mentorship.  Stay tuned for more information regarding this program in the near future!  

For those of you interested in boxing training, give Mr. Gant a call at (404) 870-8444.  Atlanta Art of Boxing offers boxing classes for every skill level.

The Wall of Fame in the Gym.

Gant and a trainee.

Gant training a heavy weight boxer.








   

ZUCCHINI CHIPS

I am always on the look out for new ways to prepare veggies.  My toddler flat out refuses to eat anything green.  That is until I discovered Kale Chips.  But, I imagine that she must be tired of eating Kale chips, so, I stumbled upon a recipe for zucchini chips that I wanted to share.  They taste yummy and I have incorporated them into my diet as a healthy snack.  

Ingredients

2 zucchinis, sliced
Sea salt
Paprika 

Directions
     1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
     2. Line cookie sheet with foil.
     3. Cut zucchinis into slices 1 cm. thick.
     4. Sprinkle each side with sea salt and paprika to taste.
     5. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes on each side.
     6. Set your oven to broil and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown on top.
     7. Serve hot.

Nutrition (serving is 1/4 recipe)
Calories: 18
Fat: 0g
Carbs: 3.5g
Protein: 1g

There are many ways you can make zucchini chips, but I do like this recipe for its simplicity and low calories.  


Recipe from Bodybuilding.com

FITNESS FASHION: NIKE AIR MAX

I love shopping for new sneakers and workout clothing.  Because I workout everyday, I wear fitness clothing on a regular basis, even to run errands.  I cannot remember the last time I wore a pair of jeans. Because of this, I try to buy fitness clothing that is functional, yet fashionable.

A few days ago, I stumbled across the Nike Air Max.  I have been a little adverse to white sneakers as of late (they get dirty too quickly), but these caught my eye.  I don't know how functional they would be for actual exercise, but they seem like a fun pair to add to my wardrobe.  They are currently available at Net-a-Porter for $120.00.  They are also available in black, but the black pair, in my opinion, is not a good looking shoe at all.  What do you think about the Nike Air Max?