I love having oatmeal for breakfast, but I wanted to up the amount of protein that I was getting in the morning. I tried adding whey protein to my oatmeal and it was chunky and tasteless! I found the recipe below and tweaked it a little to my tastes. Without adding extra sugar, this recipe is very tasty and sweet! I enjoy starting my morning with this and trying out new mixes of fruit toppings. Last week I did a mix of rhubarb and strawberries, then I did a mix of blueberries and strawberries. This week I mixed peaches and blueberries -- delicious!
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I have always been one of those kids that enjoyed eating vegetables (except I have nightmares about all the Lima beans my mom used to make us eat), and I have really grown to enjoy yellow squash and zucchini. I usually slice them up and saute them with some oil, but it's great for mix it up and have something that I can make ahead for the week. This recipe would make a great one-dish meal for our vegetarian friends, but I love it alongside chicken burger patties for lunch.
The past few weeks have been delightful, celebrating a number of things with friends and family. What was even more delightful was the food, especially the sweet treats. I stuffed myself stupid, to the point that I was sure that my stomach might burst. No self-control.
Why do I do this? Despite doing as successful sugar detox, and feeling great after I did it, I convinced myself I had everything under control and could resume "normal" eating. Then it's the 4th of July and I want to "celebrate" with food, primarily sweets. Next, my stomach was upset for a few days and dairy calms my stomach, so I ate a lot of ice cream and cheese dip. Last weekend, I celebrated my friend Pam's upcoming nuptials with, you guessed it, sweets and dessert cocktails. Wow, that was a lot of bad carbs.
I have been trying to find a healthy balance of carbs and protein to keep my weight in check, while also making sure I have enough energy to get through the day. Turkey and chicken has been my proteins of choice, so I have been looking for new ways to enjoy them since they are fairly bland on their own. I found a recipe for a potato bake with chicken breasts, but it didn't sound like something I would enjoy. I decided to modify (or completely change) the recipe to include sweet potatoes, ground turkey, and flavor! I enjoy this as a one-dish meal, but cut down the portion size and add a salad or vegetable on the side. Don't judge by the picture -- it's delicious!
In late June, my friend Steve invited me (and seven others) to participate in a 30 Day Water Challenge -- drinking a gallon of water a day for the month of June. Coffee and tea do not count, but you could flavor the water. It is $20 to join, we track our daily intake on an app, and everything would be an honor system. Winner (or winners) take all. Sure, I'm in.
Who doesn't like a little competition to motivate? I certainly do. I need to feel accountable, which is why I do best at studio workouts with someone leading the charge. I have also been saying for months that I need to drink more water. I don't ever seem to that done and this was just the push I needed.
Adding eggs to my morning breakfast routine was an easy change for me, but the hard boiled eggs started to get a little boring. I wanted to find something that I could make ahead and warm in the morning and these mini-breakfast omelettes are perfect!
I skipped cheese to cut down on calories, but add the ingredients you like. I included a few variations that I have done so far.
I received rhubarb as part of a recent CSA pick-up and have been somewhat stumped on what to do with it. Growing up, my only encounter with rhubarb was with my grandparent's amazing homemade pies, so I only could think of dessert. And dessert means adding quite a bit of sugar! I found this baked oatmeal recipe that uses rhubarb and no added sugar! This is tart, so it's only for the rhubarb aficionados out there. Enjoy!
After the great feelings of my initial carb/sugar detox started to wear off, I found myself getting tired. I suspected that i wasn't eating enough carbs, but I was unsure, even nervous, about adding carbs back in. I have been so programmed to eat carbs and it was definitely not helping me in weightloss or feeling good in general, but how I seriously eat better, feel better, and stay lookin' good?
I had some ideas about what would be good for me, low in sugar and yummy to the tummy, but I wanted some reassurance that my top picks weren't continuing my naivety about food. I found an article from the Food Network that outlines eight great healthy carbs. And much to my delight, most of them were the things I was thinking about adding back into my diet! Awesome!
Hello again! I have been taking a break from blogging during my diet "bootcamp". I was traveling a lot, which resulted in me feeling like garbage from the inside out. I was still working out, only missing a few workouts on those long travel days, but that was not enough. As they say, "you can't out-exercise a bad diet".
During my travels, I caught up on a number of Redbook and Prevention magazines. Between those two, I found a solution that I was willing (and desperate) to try to get myself back on track and feeling better.
These cookies are great for those watching sugar or calories, or for those who don't like a super sweet dessert. This is recipe is also simple enough for the most novice of chefs! The cookies are small and easy to eat -- so don't sit with your hand in your storage container because they won't make it through the evening!
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AuthorHi! My name is Melissa and I love to eat -- cooking on my own or dining on local cuisine -- and balancing that with a healthy, active lifestyle. Archives
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