May 2014

Chicken Florentine Spaghetti Squash Boats

Thursday, May 29, 2014

In the world of Paleo, Low Carb and Clean Eating, squashes have become a versatile food that can be made to replace most kinds of pasta. Spaghetti squash is one of those types of squashes that is relatively inexpensive, tastes great, and is so simple to prepare. If you haven't tried it before, give this recipe a try. Oh, and if you are following the 21 Day Fix, this recipe is approved as one red and 2 1/2 greens.

Time to Get Ready for Summer

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Summer is finally here. The Fourth of July is a little over 30 days away. It's time to buckle down get my nutrition in check and be ready to rock the summer fun. So here is the bottom line, whether you are going on vacation, a wedding, a special event or you just want to truly look and feel your best there are a few things that I do to stay in shape.

Should You Lift Weights?

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

In the quest to lose weight, most women tend to turn to cardio as their only exercise in order to lose weight. While cardio should be part of any woman’s exercise routine, lifting weights should ALSO be part of that routine.

Kid Friendly Chicken Nuggets

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Forget those frozen, unhealthy, processed chicken nuggets. Make them yourself - but in a healthy way. I typically double this recipe so that one batch can be frozen for a quick snack or fast meal.

Thank you to www.food-lovin-momma.com for this awesome nugget recipe.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup flour (almond flour or whole grain gluten-free)
3/4 tsp salt (I use Celtic or Himalayan Salt)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
1/8 tsp black pepper
coconut oil, melted

Time to Rethink Your Way of Eating

Monday, May 19, 2014

Portion control.....you either have it or you don't. It isn't an issue of eating too much junk food or drinking soda, your portions can be way out of control even when you are eating healthy.

With my health issues finally staring to come under control through a lot of supplements, following stringently the Autoimmune Protocol and working on my stress level, but not understanding why I wasn't losing more weight than what I should be.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein balls

The very healthy version of a no-bake PB Chocolate cookie

INGREDIENTS:
3 Tablespoons Natural Peanut butter (can use Almond Butter, Sunbutter too)
½ Cup Shakeology Protein Powder (Haven't tried this with another brand of protein powder)
3 Tablespoons Raw Honey
½ Cup Quick Oats

Pecans (optional)

Fat Sick & Nearly Dead

Saturday, May 17, 2014

A noteworthy documentary is Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. 100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn’t end well— with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn’t far behind. FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe’s personal mission to regain his health.

Carrot Cleaner
A great detox combination

handful of Spinach leaves (2 or 3)
5 Carrots
Flat Leaf Parsley (1 handful will do)
3 Sticks of Celery

Good Morning Sunshine:

1 medium grapefruit, halved
2 medium apples, cored
Fresh Italian Parsley, several sprigs
1/2 handful of grapes, seedless

This one is bound to help out with some PMS cravings!!

Salted Caramel Chocolate Shakeology Shake Recipe:

1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
1 cup non-fat milk,almond milk, soy milk or rice milk
1 tsp. caramel extract
1 dash sea salt
Ice to taste

Blend!

Butterfinger Shakeology Recipe

1 Scoop of Chocolate Shakeology

1 cup of unsweetened Almond Milk

1 1/2 TBSP of Butterscotch pudding mix

1 1/2 TBSP of PB2 (or peanut butter)

Ice and Blend to Taste

High Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Bars

Friday, May 16, 2014

This recipe is SO GOOD!!!!

These bars are just one of the treats that you can make as part of the 21 Day Fix. It is quick, easy, no fancy ingredients, and contains a ton of good for you nutrients. Not to mention that is A LOT healthier than those so called protein bars you find in the stores.

If you have kids, I suggest making a double batch - they will go fast.