Right before BlogHer, I had the chance to talk with fitness expert Denise Austin, who singlehandledly kept me in shape throughout college with her awesome video tapes.  Denise gave me some fabulous tips on how moms can keep themselves healthy and in shape while still running their households.

First, she recommended making sure your family eats a healthy breakfast.  While this can sometimes be difficult on a busy mom’s schedule, some products, like Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon can help make things easier.  You can even make the bacon in advance and prepare a little bit at a time.  After the jump, you can find some of Denise’s approved recipes.

Next, we talked about keeping in shape.  Denise recognizes that it’s difficult for busy moms to find the time to workout.  She recommends that moms start with a just ten minutes of exercise, working up to at least 30 minutes each time.  Everyone has ten minutes, right?  You can even do several ten minute increments, if that’s easier for you.  Eventually, you’ll start to enjoy the feeling you get when you workout, and will want to do even more.

Finally, we talked about how moms can get rid of that excess flab around the belly, and Denise recommends a three-pronged attack.  You’ll need to do a good cardio workout, targeted exercises on the abs, and watch your calorie intake.  I’m working on that, but of course, it’s easier said than done.

Win it!  Win the gift pack shown above, courtesy of Oscar Mayer. The “Shape Up” giveaway package is valued at $125 each and include the following:

Free coupons for Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon

Denise Austin-approved Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon recipes

Denise Austin’s new book: “Denise’s Daily Dozen”

Denise Austin Yoga Pack – includes: Denise Austin Yoga Body Burn DVD & Official Yoga Mat

Jump rope

Workout CD mix

Branded water bottle

Exercise journal

Eco-friendly tote – perfect for heading to the gym or the grocery store

To win, leave us a comment with your favorite shaping up tip! You can get extra entries by signing up for our RSS feed and by joining our Facebook group. Just leave us a comment for each item you do!  Giveaway ends 9/7 at 11:59 ET.

Denise’s Recipes

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Grab-and-Go Breakfast Sandwich

· http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/grab-go-breakfast-sandwich-63765.aspx

Prep Time: 5 min

Total Time: 10 min

Makes: 1 serving

What You Need!

1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product

1   English muffin, split, toasted

1 KRAFT 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar Singles

1 slice OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, cooked, cut crosswise in half

Make It!

COOK egg product in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 3 min. or until set, stirring occasionally.

SPOON onto muffin half; cover with Singles, bacon and remaining muffin half.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving:

· Calories  270

· Total fat  8 g

· Saturated fat  3 g

· Cholesterol  25 mg

· Sodium  840 mg

· Carbohydrate  28 g

· Dietary fiber  2 g

· Sugars  2 g

· Protein  18 g

· Vitamin A  35 %DV

· Vitamin C  0 %DV

· Calcium  30 %DV

· Iron  15 %DV

Healthy Living Information

· Good source of calcium

· Good source of vitamin A or C

Nutrition Bonus

This grab-and-go sandwich is rich in calcium from the Singles and an excellent source of vitamin A from the egg product.

Turkey Bacon Morning Muffins

· http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/turkey-bacon-morning-muffins-52479.aspx

Prep Time: 5 min

Total Time: 20 min

Makes: 12 servings, 1 muffin each

What You Need!

12 slices OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1-1/4 cups flour

1 cup quick-cooking oats

2 tsp.  CALUMET Baking Powder

1/2 cup fat-free milk

1/3 cup honey

1/4 cup canola oil

2 large egg whites

Make It!

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Mix bacon, flour, oats and baking powder in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; stir just until moistened. (Batter will be lumpy.)

SPOON batter into paper-lined muffin pan or muffin pan sprayed with cooking spray, filling each cup 2/3 full.

BAKE 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate or freeze any leftover muffins.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving:

· Calories  180

· Total fat  7 g

· Saturated fat  1 g

· Cholesterol  10 mg

· Sodium  270 mg

· Carbohydrate  23 g

· Dietary fiber  1 g

· Sugars  9 g

· Protein 5 g

· Vitamin A  0 %DV

· Vitamin C  0 %DV

· Calcium  6 %DV

· Iron  6 %DV

Turkey Cobb Lettuce Wraps

· http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/turkey-cobb-lettuce-wraps-63840.aspx

Prep Time: 10 min

Total Time: 10 min

Makes: 1 serving

What You Need!

2 large leaf lettuce leaves

1 slice OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, cooked, cut in half

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Turkey Breast

2   thin peeled avocado slices

2 thin tomato wedges

1 Tbsp. KRAFT Light ROKA Blue Cheese Dressing

Make It!

TOP lettuce with remaining ingredients; roll up tightly.

Nutritional Information:

Per Serving:

· Calories  140

· Total fat  9 g

· Saturated fat  1.5 g

· Cholesterol  30 mg

· Sodium  770 mg

· Carbohydrate  6 g

· Dietary fiber  2 g

· Sugars  2 g

· Protein 11 g

· Vitamin A  35 %DV

· Vitamin C  15 %DV

· Calcium  2 %DV

· Iron  6 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of vitamin A or C

Nutrition Bonus

The lettuce in this breadless sandwich is not only rich in vitamin A but it also teams up with the tomatoes to provide a good source of vitamin C.

Easy Cheesy Frittata

· http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-cheesy-frittata-95167.aspx

Prep Time: 10 min

Total Time: 40 min

Makes: 6 servings

What You Need!

4 whole eggs

4   egg whites

2 Tbsp. water

1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes

2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon or OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Make It!

HEAT oven to 350°F. Beat whole eggs, egg whites and water with whisk in medium bowl until blended.

STIR in 1/2 cup cheese, tomatoes, bacon and basil. Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate.

BAKE 25 min. or until puffed and golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving:

· Calories  120

· Total fat 7 g

· Saturated fat  3 g

· Cholesterol  150 mg

· Sodium  260 mg

· Carbohydrate  2 g

· Dietary fiber  0 g

· Sugars  0 g

· Protein 13 g

· Vitamin A  15 %DV

· Vitamin C  2 %DV

· Calcium  30 %DV

· Iron  4 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of calcium

Nutrition Bonus

The cheese in this flavorful frittata provides a rich source of calcium.

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