Spaghetti Squash is one of my favorite things to eat! You get the comfort of pasta, without the unwanted carbs! Not to mention, it goes great with anything! Thanks to all of my friends that garden, we have had quite an abundance of them sitting on our counter this summer. One year, I will garden too, at least this is the joke in our house! My famous line is always, "next year!" After talking about spaghetti squash recipes with a dear friend, I decided to whip this up one evening and it was such a big hit, that we have made it many times since!
INGREDIENTS:
-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
-1 spaghetti squash
-Your favorite fresh bruschetta (I buy tomato bruschetta from Wegmans olive bar. I also buy their portobella bruschetta when available).
-Low fat shredded mozzarella cheese
-salt and pepper to taste
A few hours before dinner:
Marinade chicken in your favorite marinade. I usually use Wegmans Organic Teryiaki. The longer you marinade the tastier it is:)
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350. Wash your spaghetti squash and slice in half length wise. Scoop out seeds. Put enough water on a baking sheet to barely coat the pan. Place squash face down and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until you can pierce it with a fork.
Step 2:
While your squash is cooking in the oven, grill your chicken. I like my chicken DONE so I cook it a little longer.
Step 3:
Assemble your dish. Scoop squash out, it will shred like spaghetti with a fork. I put it in a large pasta bowl. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and toss. Layer with your favorite Bruschetta (I do not mix). Slice Grilled chicken thin and layer on top of bruschetta. Sprinkle with low fat mozzarella cheese and ENJOY your pretty and tasty dinner!
***If everything cools down while you are prepping you may want to warm the prepared dish in the oven for a few minutes!
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Delicious Banana Bread
It's Sunday night, and that seems to be the time everyone's sweet tooth kicks in around here! This banana "bread" inspired recipe is absolutely delicious! I have made it both with and without dried cherries and it is honestly a winner both ways!
INGREDIENTS
5
ripe bananas
2
egg whites
¼
cup unsweetened applesauce
1
teaspoon vanilla
1
teaspoon baking powder
½
teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾
cup almond flour
1
cup white whole wheat flour
Dark
chocolate chips
Chopped
walnuts
Chopped
dates
Dried
cherries (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Mash bananas, mix in egg whites, vanilla and applesauce and
stir well.
Add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and flours.
***Add a handful of each:
chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chips, chopped dates, and dried cherries
(optional)
Pour into 9x9 inch pan. Sprinkle a little more cinnamon on top :)
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean!
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean!
ABSOLUTELY DELISH!
ENJOY!
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Pineapple Salsa
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Pineapple Salsa
2-3 cups chopped pineapple
1/2 red onion finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp sea salt
Mix all ingredients together, chill and serve!
Saturday, July 19, 2014
PiYo: HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY!
My honest thought about PiYo....I was extremely skeptical of PiYo at first because I am not a yoga girl, at least this is how I always defined myself, but to be honest I never really even gave it a try (except for one terrible DVD years ago.) Talk about writing it off! I tend to gravitate towards the rigorous cardio workouts like Insanity, T25, 21 day fix, and running. Not the ones I have to slow down for, I mean who has time to slow down?! My mentality has always been, I need to hurry up and get my sweat on before my kids or life in general derail my plan for the day.
So needless to say, I just had to see what all this hype was about PiYo, but I didn't go into the workouts with an open mind. EEEEK, yes I admitted it, I said I was going to be honest here! The first day I popped the CD in, I thought, wow this is wayyy out of my comfort zone. The first video was Align: The fundamentals. I didn't sweat through it, and the terminology, OH MY! Down dog, up dog, warrior, namaste, chaturanga and the list can go on! I literally was thinking, what in the world is wonderful Chalene Johnson talking about?! I walked away, still skeptical and thinking this is just plain weird! I didn't let this stop me. I woke up the next day and pressed play, and the next day and the next. It was then that I realized and saw WHY I needed those fundamentals, as well as the terminology to be successful with the program.
As soon as I started going into the workouts with an open mind, I thought, hmmmm not bad! When I stepped it up a notch with the more advanced workouts it was just plain awesome! I truly felt like I was defining and sculpting every muscle in my body. I was sweating, and my body was burning and shaking! I was SORE after the workouts and I loved it, I love to be sore because I know my body is working hard!
This program seriously produces definition, and Chalene Johnson is such an enjoyable trainer! She explains the steps very clearly, and she starts off with a couple moves, gradually building on those moves, and eventually putting them all together. Tricep push-ups might be my new favorite move! It is amazing how tweaking the position of our arms just a little bit compared to a traditional push-up can give you a whole new burn. I also love how strong my core feels! I can honestly say, I love this workout program now!!! I am hooked, and I am so glad I gave it a chance! My favorite workouts right now are Core, Sweat, and Drench. It is yoga, pilates and cardio all in one! I look forward to getting my PiYo on now, and I will no longer let yoga define myself! As the programs states, NO WEIGHTS, NO JUMPS, JUST HARDCORE RESULTS!
So needless to say, I just had to see what all this hype was about PiYo, but I didn't go into the workouts with an open mind. EEEEK, yes I admitted it, I said I was going to be honest here! The first day I popped the CD in, I thought, wow this is wayyy out of my comfort zone. The first video was Align: The fundamentals. I didn't sweat through it, and the terminology, OH MY! Down dog, up dog, warrior, namaste, chaturanga and the list can go on! I literally was thinking, what in the world is wonderful Chalene Johnson talking about?! I walked away, still skeptical and thinking this is just plain weird! I didn't let this stop me. I woke up the next day and pressed play, and the next day and the next. It was then that I realized and saw WHY I needed those fundamentals, as well as the terminology to be successful with the program.
As soon as I started going into the workouts with an open mind, I thought, hmmmm not bad! When I stepped it up a notch with the more advanced workouts it was just plain awesome! I truly felt like I was defining and sculpting every muscle in my body. I was sweating, and my body was burning and shaking! I was SORE after the workouts and I loved it, I love to be sore because I know my body is working hard!
This program seriously produces definition, and Chalene Johnson is such an enjoyable trainer! She explains the steps very clearly, and she starts off with a couple moves, gradually building on those moves, and eventually putting them all together. Tricep push-ups might be my new favorite move! It is amazing how tweaking the position of our arms just a little bit compared to a traditional push-up can give you a whole new burn. I also love how strong my core feels! I can honestly say, I love this workout program now!!! I am hooked, and I am so glad I gave it a chance! My favorite workouts right now are Core, Sweat, and Drench. It is yoga, pilates and cardio all in one! I look forward to getting my PiYo on now, and I will no longer let yoga define myself! As the programs states, NO WEIGHTS, NO JUMPS, JUST HARDCORE RESULTS!
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Need help following the 80/20 Rule?
Are you working out and eating healthy but not seeing the results you are looking for? Let's break it down....did you grab an extra handful of goldfish while passing the bowl to your child? Did you take an extra taste of dinner while prepping? Are you adding "just" a handful of this and "just" a handful of that between meals? Hmmm, just couldn't resist dessert at your friends house? Skipping breakfast and eating everything in sight at noon time? WELL, THE TRUTH IS, I HAVE BEEN GUILTY OF A FEW (WELL, MAYBE ALL) OF THESE MYSELF! We often think, oh that little amount won't derail my results, but the truth is, it will. The reason is this, when we are grabbing "handfuls" we are often having a little more than we planned on and before you know it one serving just became 2, 3, and 4 servings which means we are also consuming more calories than we thought! 80% of the results we are looking for are based on our nutrition, 20% of our results is based on exercise! Talk about eye opening!
The good news is, it's never too late to get back on track! Come up with a game plan, get your workout clothes ready, meal plan and execute it. Since I started the 21 day fix, I meal plan every week for my family, and it's second nature for me now. It makes grocery shopping a cinch, and I am not pulling my hair out anymore trying to please the picky little eaters in my house! I know for sure, it's when I don't have a meal plan and try to wing it, that I am way more vulnerable and will give into temptation to grab something easy. This is not a diet, this is a lifestyle! When you look at it that way, you will set yourself up for success. This is an example of my meal plan that I share with my challengers weekly! After finishing 21 day fix, I started T25 but still follow the nutrition guidelines from the fix because it is just plain GENIUS!
It is also important to switch up your workout routine if you stop seeing results! If you hit a plateau, DO NOT give up! It is simply time to come up with a game plan and change your routine to keep your muscles guessing! I was famous for getting bored with what I was doing, or frustrated because I wasn't getting what I was looking for fast enough, so I would just quit. A few weeks later, I would feel miserable and START ALL OVER! I have learned this is not a race, but rather a process! I would also often say to myself, well I worked out today, right?! I guess we can order pizza tonight! WRONG! While it is okay to indulge every once in a while, doing it nightly or weekly because of no meal plan could be HAZARDOUS!!!
I am writing this post from the heart because I used to be QUEEN of excuses! If I find myself indulging a little too much (which we all do because we are human) I face it head on and get right back on track! It takes 21 days to create a habit! I used to question, how in the world does one workout everyday? I figured it out....I did it for 21 days straight and now I am hooked! If you are looking for a little motivation, I AM LOOKING FOR YOU! I would love to help you pick a workout program that you will stick with while providing you with support and meal planning tips to set you up for success! I realized once I stopped giving up, I started seeing RESULTS, and I LOVE to help others discover the same! Doesn't matter what your current fitness level is, your age, or your current body type, there truly is a workout for everyone!
The good news is, it's never too late to get back on track! Come up with a game plan, get your workout clothes ready, meal plan and execute it. Since I started the 21 day fix, I meal plan every week for my family, and it's second nature for me now. It makes grocery shopping a cinch, and I am not pulling my hair out anymore trying to please the picky little eaters in my house! I know for sure, it's when I don't have a meal plan and try to wing it, that I am way more vulnerable and will give into temptation to grab something easy. This is not a diet, this is a lifestyle! When you look at it that way, you will set yourself up for success. This is an example of my meal plan that I share with my challengers weekly! After finishing 21 day fix, I started T25 but still follow the nutrition guidelines from the fix because it is just plain GENIUS!
It is also important to switch up your workout routine if you stop seeing results! If you hit a plateau, DO NOT give up! It is simply time to come up with a game plan and change your routine to keep your muscles guessing! I was famous for getting bored with what I was doing, or frustrated because I wasn't getting what I was looking for fast enough, so I would just quit. A few weeks later, I would feel miserable and START ALL OVER! I have learned this is not a race, but rather a process! I would also often say to myself, well I worked out today, right?! I guess we can order pizza tonight! WRONG! While it is okay to indulge every once in a while, doing it nightly or weekly because of no meal plan could be HAZARDOUS!!!
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Avocado Chicken Salad
3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6-8oz fage 0% yogurt
1 diced avocado
chopped celery
chopped onion
chopped cilantro
2 limes
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Step 1: Boil chicken, cool, shred
Step 2: Add yogurt, avocado, celery, cilantro, fresh
lime juice from 2 limes, garlic powder,
salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Chill for at least 2 hours.
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