Yeah, its been awhile since I put finger to keyboard to emotitype. Coined a new phrase today – “emotitype”! Hashtag that ;-). My personal stories in the past have been mostly race reports, or travel experiences in exotic places (that always involved a race or training camp of some sort). Today I am just sitting here, inspired to write a bit more about me and what inspired this. I have been posting my own Work Out of the Day Challenges, Meal plans of the day recommendations and lean, clean recipes […]
M.O.D (meal plan of day)!!
Meal 1: Egg burrito – 3 oz egg beaters, Ezekiel tortilla, salsa, ¼ cup black beans Meal 2: Greek yogurt whip, sprinkle crunchy kasha whole grain granola on top Meal 3: grilled salmon, steamable bag of veggies, small sweet potato Meal 4: lara bar Meal 5: Turkey chilli : 2/3 cup kidney beans, 4 oz (low fat) ground turkey, ½ cup onion (diced), 1 cup green pepper (diced), 2 Tbsp olive oil to sauté turkey and veggies. Add ½ cup salsa to the mix. Serve with ½ cup cooked brown rice. Side salad […]
Tuesday Recipe to share!!
Quinoa Cilantro-Lime Salad Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 1 tsp Kosher salt —– ½ cup goat cheese crumbled ½ cup pumpkin seeds 2 whole tomatoes (cubed) —– 1 cup packed cilantro 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Pinch of minced garlic Bring quinoa, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. When the quinoa is done, cool […]
SWEET FRIDAY RECIPE !
Sweet, Its Friday!! Feel like something sweet yet healthy, yummy and not too damaging with a sugar high… Almond Butter Pumpkin Brownies Feel free to get creative with substitutions. Try other nut butters, other forms of squash, other… sweeteners, spices, mix-ins, the possibilities are endless. I made several batches using either fresh squash that I steamed and mashed or canned pumpkin. I preferred the fresh squash to the canned pumpkin, but the latter worked perfectly well and seemed appropriate for the upcoming holiday. Consider topping with applesauce and/or whipped cream […]
EARTHY MUFFINS – Recipe to Share
EARTHY MUFFINS Makes 12 muffins. Hands-on time: 15 minutes. Total time: 45 minutes. These fruity muffins – with zero saturated fat – are easy to make and are freezable, too. Great for an on the go snack. Make sure you add a good source of protein so that it balances out the ratio of the carb on blood glucose response. Some ideas: eat with morning breakfast of egg whites. Enjoy as a snack with side of yogurt. Or even an Isalean shake with this would be good. An old […]
RECIPE Challenge !!
Eggs and oatmeal Pancakes Blend together 3 – 4 egg whites and ½ – 1 cup cooked oatmeal, cinnamon (optional) , Truvia (optional). (I usually microwave ½ cup raw oats in 1 cup water for 50 seconds before blending with the egg whites). Use as a pancake batter – spray pan with pam, pour batter, when bubbling, turn over until egg is cooked through. HINT: Cook for quite a long time on one side, until egg whites pretty much set. (Opt’l extras: blend in either 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, […]
Recipe Challenge !!
Since I always get clients asking for new ideas, but stipulate the need for quick, easy and convenient — I decide to submit the occasional recipes that will fit these specifications (new ideas, fun tasty easy meals, throw together rather than gourmet cooking, and of course healthy, non-processed and easily transportable)!! TRY THIS RECIPE OF THE WEEK: great substitute to stopping at the the fast food drive throughs!! Egg soufflé Spray a muffin tray with non stick spray. Add 2 – 3oz egg whites int each section (1 oz = 1 […]
Recipe Challenge !!
Since I always get clients asking for new ideas, but stipulate the need for quick, easy and convenient — I decide to submit the occasional recipes that will fit these specifications (new ideas, fun tasty easy meals, throw together rather than gourmet cooking, and of course healthy, non-processed and easily transportable)!! TRY THIS RECIPE OF THE WEEK: great substitute to stopping at the the fast food drive throughs!! Egg soufflé Spray a muffin tray with non stick spray. Add 2 – 3oz egg whites int each section (1 oz = 1 […]
Nutty choc smoothie
Perfect to serve your Valentine: Nutty Chocolate smoothie (3 – 4 servings) ½ cup raw cashew nuts 1 ¾ cups water 1 cup plain yogurt ¼ cup cocoa 5 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Blend cashews and water into a puree ( cashews dissolve and you basically create cashew milk.) Add the yogurt, cocoa, honey, chia seeds and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend all the ingredients together. Taste and adjust the sweetness as desired.
The Mammogram Poem
[Anonymous] (This poem has been around for awhile, and in honour of October being breast awareness month, I thought it may be a great time to repost) For years and years they told me, Be careful of your breasts. Don’t ever squeeze or bruise them. And give them monthly tests. So I heeded all their warnings, And protected them by law. Guarded them very carefully, And I always wore my bra. After 30 years of astute care, My gyno, Dr. Pruitt, Said I should get a Mammogram. “O.K,” I said, […]
