Fat, Fit & Healthy

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WHY HAVE I NOT DONE THIS SOONER! Wow. 1 tbps of Krema natural peanut butter (just fresh peanuts in the ingredients, no artificial sugars), almond breeze’s vanilla almond milk and chocolate shakeology. So simple too and it is seriously amazing. Tastes like I am drinking a peanut butter cup. I don’t have a blender right now, so I was super worried that with my shaker cup, the peanut butter wouldn’t mix, but because it is much more smooth, it was amazing. The best part is that this snack/meal fills me up and only cost me 335 calories and gave me 24 grams of protein. For those of you who also drink shakeology, what are your favorite recipes that are do-able without a blender (because I could use some)?

11 months ago / 3 notes / reblog

Healthy, vegan lunch! I LOVE chai lattes, so I made one with vanilla almond milk as a little sweet “pick-me-up.”
Chili is a favorite of mine too, since it is so easy to cater to anyone’s tastes and it freezes so well. It is one of the few re-heated foods I will always save. This was a new recipe of mine that turned out fabulous. First time using hungarian peppers and eggplant in chili, but like always, there are a ton of beans. Definitely a protein powerhouse and after adding everything up, only 262 calories per serving!
And I was super hungry, so I also made some fresh garlic hummus and decided to use up the rest of my pita chips.
What are you having for lunch today?
Also, let me know if you are interested in the chili recipe, I can post it later if you would like. :)

11 months ago / 1 note / reblog

My tasty dinner! Flatout wrap with bruschetta (tomatos, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper), garlic hummus, grilled sweet peppers and quinoa with a side of cucumbers and tzatziki sauce. Yum! Cost me only 380 calories and was super filling!
What did you have for dinner?

11 months ago / 6 notes / reblog

My after workout dinner consisted of some awesome vanilla whey protein from Trader Joe’s, a Larabar (apple pie) and a bowl consisting of one chopped banana, one asian pear, a small handful of raw, blanched almonds and some cinnamon. It was delightful! I bought a few types of meal bars to try them all, but I have to say, the apple pie Larabar’s are heavenly and all natural foods with no additives. I HIGHLY recommend them, though they are about 30 cents more than a Luna or Cliff bar, they are totally worth it. Love asian pears (a.k.a. apple pears) as well. When I lived in Sydney, Australia as a permanent resident, I used to eat these all the time. Wonderful source of fiber for a fruit. I usually hate pears, but these are amazing. They have this lovely crunch, with the crispness of an apple.
What was your after workout fuel for today?

1 year ago / 1 note / reblog

What kind of Shakeology do you like the most? I've tried Greenberry (uck, gross!), Chocolate, and i currently have the Tropical Strawberry. I'm just curious as to what flavors other Shakeology drinkers prefer! My favorite is probably chocolate. :)

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vegetable-lover

I personally love chocolate, since it easily satisfies any chocolate cravings I might have. I am happy to say that, because of it, I have not eaten any chocolate in a few months.

I have actually never tried greenberry. I have heard some people LOVE it and others, it is just not their thing.

As for tropical strawberry…first off, I have to say that I love that it is vegan. I have not tried it yet, but mine will be in the mail soon. Will have some free samples to give away to, for those who would like to try it. Can’t wait to try it myself!

1 year ago

Pizza recipe for those who asked:
What you need:
-small pizza base (6 inches or smaller preferably)
-fresh mozzarella (I personally LOVE Belgioioso cheeses)
-fresh sweet peppers (I use about 3-4 of the small ones)
-fat free feta
-tomato sauce
-oregano
-basil
-pepper
-turkey pepperoni or healthy meat substitutes (this is honestly the worst thing on this pizza, so use sparingly or not at all if you want to make it healthier)
I love making my own pizza sauce, not to mention, it cuts out a ton of calories if you don’t buy the bottle/tube of pizza sauce from a store. Instead, buy a small can of tomato sauce (20 calories), place it in a bowl and mix in pepper, oregano (5 calories) and basil (5 calories) to taste. It is so much better for you and when the pizza is finished, actually seems to taste better as well!
Use cheese sparingly! This also cuts down the calories. I don’t eat cheese often, but when I do, I am a huge fan of fresh mozzarella. If anyone knows any good vegan cheeses (as I have heard quite a few are a bit icky), let me know. I would love to try some out! This pizza has a little over 1oz on it, so roughly 100 calories.
Most pre-made pizza bases (the small size) are around 200 calories. You can always make your own as well. This time I didn’t, but I will put up a gluten free pizza dough/base recipe soon.
Grill 1 cup of chopped sweet peppers (46 calories). I like to grill them til slightly charred, but this is to individual taste. Mix tomato sauce with pepper, oregano, basil and then spoon a small amount on base and spread it with a spoon. Take 1oz of mozzarella and rip small pieces up and sprinkle it on top of the sauce. Add grilled peppers and turkey pepperoni (hormel makes this or you can usually buy it in your grocer’s deli section, roughly 30 calories for 6 pieces; optional) and sprinkle small amounts of fat free feta (20 calories).
Put in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 min. I usually wait until the feta is slightly browning before taking it out.
Overall, this is the healthiest pizza I have made. If you eat the entire thing it is roughly 426 calories. I ate only half of this, because I eat small meals during the day.
Try adding other vegges to your pizza as well! I just used what I had available, but you can easily make this your own! Send me your pizza photos if you end up making one. :)

1 year ago / 3 notes / reblog

A friend was so sweet and got me a Panera giftcard, so I get to work here today. Hammering out a lot of stuff; blogs, art commissions and a little bit of research. I am one person who NEEDS a booth. Look at all that clutter? My chaos is organized. ;)
Fixed up my intake for the day to include a little treat. What have you had for breakfast? What are your guilty pleasure items that you just have to occasionally make room for?

1 year ago / 1 note / reblog

1 year ago / 6 notes / reblog

Recently I have been getting a lot of questions about the meal replacement I do, Shakeology. I have been on it since August 2011 and even when I had periods without being able to workout when I first moved, I noticed a slow, but steady weight loss on it. Been asked to do a review, so here goes.
Shakeology Review:
I’m not an expert but it seems like Shakeology helps reactivate the body to enable its own healing mechanisms. I’m not going to make ANY medical claims or undermine any health care professionals, but, when your own natural healing mechanisms are working perfectly, then you are less likely to get sick. The human body innately wants to heal itself. In my opinion shakeology helps enable the body to do that and that’s why I love it so much. I lost much of my weight through a mix between shakeology and pushing myself through P90X. One of my favorite things about it besides weight loss, however, is that it seems to have stopped my migraines altogether, made my skin healthier and I have noticed, where I used to lack vitamins and my nails and hair would be brittle, they no longer are. Another thing I noticed was an abundance of energy, when prior I was suffering from insomnia and chronic fatigue.
Shakeology Ingredient Review:
There is no end to the selection of meal replacement shakes on the market, yet most leave a lot to be desired. Many are loaded with sugar, artificial and low-quality ingredients, but this is where I found Shakeology to be a step ahead. Shakeology contains absolutely no artificial sweeteners such as sucralose and aspartame, which has been amazing for me, as these are two of the main things that always make me sick from all of the so-called “diet” products on the market, like diet coke.
A few of the main ingredients:
Açaí berry One of the most antioxidant-rich fruits in the world. It has 10 times the antioxidant level of grapes and twice that of blueberries.
Yacon Supports intestinal health and healthy immune system.
Maca Root An ancient super food that helps increase strength and endurance. Peruvians also claim that Maca improves memory, digestive health, and fights depression.
Sacha Inchi An excellent source of omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids.
Camu-Camu Has the highest recorded amount of natural vitamin C known on the planet—30 times more than oranges.
Whey Protein Isolate Out of the many protein sources available, whey protein is the ultimate. It has the highest value in providing branched-chain amino acids, which aid in building and retaining muscle tissue.
Pomegranate It’s been shown to help prevent hardening of the arteries by reducing blood vessel damage and contains antioxidants that are effective in removing free radicals from our cells.
Goji Berry Goji berries contain 18 amino acids, including all 8 essential amino acids and are one of the richest sources of carotenoids of all known foods or plants.
Green Tea Contains powerful antioxidants that has been shown to help inhibit the growth of cancer cells. It has also been effective in helping lower LDL cholesterol levels and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots.
Shakeology Ingredients: barley grass, wheat grass, ashwagandha powder, oat grass, kamut grass, quinoa, pea fiber, stevia, amaranth, grape seed extract, green tea decaffeinated extract, MSM, spinach powder, hydrilla, blue green algae, astragalus powder, apple pectin powder, spirulina, chlorella, chia seed meal, flax seed meal, yacon, sacha inchi, maca powder, bilberry powder, camu-camu powder, acerola powder, gingko powder, suma powder, schisandra powder, reishi powder, citrus bioflavonoids, cordyceps, acai berry powder, lycium (goji) powder, blueberry powder, pomegranate powder, bifodobacterium longum, lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus bulgaricus, lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1, lactobacillus casei, streptococcus thermophilus
This is just my quick personal review. Hope this helps! If you want to know anything else, feel free to ask.

1 year ago / 2 notes / reblog

Snack of the day. Naked’s green machine juice (so tasty!) with chia seeds mixed in and a small handful of natural vanilla almond agave granola. What did you have today?

1 year ago / 1 note / reblog

Tuna, Hummus & Sweet Pepper Wrap

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Came up with a new recipe tonight and it was AH-MAZING.

You can still have little things you enjoy, just have them in moderation. Like for instance, this has a small pinch of colby jack, three shredded fresh mozzarella pearls and fat free feta.

Tuna, Hummus & Sweet Pepper Wrap

What you need:

-3-4 small sweet peppers (I used red, yellow and orange all from a cute little pack from the grocers)

-garlic gluten free hummus spread (you can use any type, I just prefer garlic)

- white albacore tuna in water (half a can or less)

-3-4 fresh mozzarella pearls

- a few pinches of fat free feta

- a pinch of colby jack cheese

- Mediterranean styled wrap in whole wheat (you can use tortillas, pita or anything similar as well)

Directions - Cut sweet peppers into strips and grill. Spread hummus on bread and add all ingredients. Place in microwave for 30 seconds. Ready to eat!

This was super tasty for being so fast and easy! Definitely going to make it again. Its filling, overall, fairly healthy and does not take long to make if you need to make something in a hurry.

Hope you enjoy. Let me know if you try it. :)

1 year ago / 7 notes / reblog

Snacks!

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My amazing snack for the day. I usually prefer to spread it out a bit, which is overall, better for you, but I had so many lovely fruits! I miss passion fruit from Australia so much, but I just had to buy some. There is some red grapefruit, green apples, pineapple, strawberry and apricots. You can eat healthy and keep it from being boring. :)

What did you eat today?

1 year ago / reblog

A Natural Butter

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I am a huge fan of eating and cooking with avocados. They are the perfect natural butter, not to mention, they are very rich in antioxidants and fiber! If your looking for a good alternative to butter, this is it. I also tend to use it in place of ricotta cheese when making a thick, creamy sauce for pastas. I find it works just as well without the added calories. Instead you get heaps of great benefits while eating a tasty meal.

‘Avocados are high in valuable fats and appear to have a beneficial effect on blood serum levels. About 75% of an avocado’s calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat. Avocados also have 60% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K. Avocados have a high fiber content among fruits - including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber. High avocado intake has been shown to have a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels.’

1 year ago / 1 note / reblog