Do your breakfasts get boring? I know, mine, too! So I'm constantly searching for something different to do for breakfast. Something to give it a little POW! Here's a healthy pita idea.
Breakfast Pita
Ingredients:
2 eggs scrambled, with unlimited chopped veggies of your choice
2 Tbsp. cheese, recommended low or no fat
1/2 of a whole grain pita
Directions:
Heat a pan on the stove, add 2 Tbsp water to the pan, and then add your chopped veggies to saute. Once the veggies are cooked to your liking, add the eggs and scramble. Once your eggs are cooked to your liking, add the cheese and immediately move to your pita pocket. Enjoy!!
Want a lower calorie option? Use liquid egg whites instead of whole eggs. Using egg whites cuts back on the cholesterol, fat and carbs that a whole egg has. Be careful though! Some of the liquid egg whites have some yolk in them. Make sure you read the label carefully to ensure that you are only getting egg whites in your carton! A highly recommended brand that I use is Crystal Farms All Whites, which is 100% egg whites. :) On the carton, there are measurements to let you know how much of the liquid egg whites equals how many eggs. Try it out! It tastes great!
Want to mix up the flavor? Try different kinds of cheese! Maybe put in some swiss, or provolone, or one of my favorites is Jarlsberg. Check out the deli section at your local grocery store for your many options!
Enjoy! And Good Luck!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Want to be Fit Like Jennifer Aniston?
If you answered 'no', you're in the wrong place! Who wouldn't want a tight, toned body like Jen? Woman's World did an article on what keeps her toned, and do you want to know what that was?
Yoga.
I know what you're thinking, "How will Yoga help me lose weight?" Here are the top three things that Yoga helps with. :)
1. It lights metabolism on FIRE!!
Because of yoga's focus on taking the fullest, deepest breaths possible, you end up getting more oxygen into your body than with virtually any other form of exercise - and the extra oxygen is like metabolic lighter fluid. One study even found that folks who simply take deep breaths burn 140% more calories than those pedaling a stationary bike!!
2. It activates your "internal girdle"!!
Pros agree that yoga's unusual body positions and constant need for balance make it one of the few activities that effectively target our deepest abdominal muscles. As these hidden muscles become stronger, it creates a kind of suction, literally pulling your tummy in! Bonus: Yoga makes muscles flexible, and scientists say that more flexible muscles become toned more quickly.
3. It automatically makes you eat better!!
A recent study found that yoga has the amazing ability to help us eat only when hungry and to stop eating when full. Meanwhile, another study found that regular yoga workouts lead us to crave healthier food, eat more slowly and take in fewer calories overall.
So, is it worth a shot? DEFINITELY!! People have reportedly lost 20, 50, even 100 pounds doing yoga!
Jennifer Aniston's yoga trainer, Mandy Ingber, has quick little yoga lessons on YouTube for FREE!! Just go to www.youtube.com and search for Mandy Ingber Yoga. You'll find many of her free lessons there. I recommend you have a pen and paper handy, she does not do a full workout, rather she walks you through what the workout is and lets you do it yourself.
So? What are you waiting for? Give a try this week, and see how much better you feel!
Good Luck!
Yoga.
I know what you're thinking, "How will Yoga help me lose weight?" Here are the top three things that Yoga helps with. :)
1. It lights metabolism on FIRE!!
Because of yoga's focus on taking the fullest, deepest breaths possible, you end up getting more oxygen into your body than with virtually any other form of exercise - and the extra oxygen is like metabolic lighter fluid. One study even found that folks who simply take deep breaths burn 140% more calories than those pedaling a stationary bike!!
2. It activates your "internal girdle"!!
Pros agree that yoga's unusual body positions and constant need for balance make it one of the few activities that effectively target our deepest abdominal muscles. As these hidden muscles become stronger, it creates a kind of suction, literally pulling your tummy in! Bonus: Yoga makes muscles flexible, and scientists say that more flexible muscles become toned more quickly.
3. It automatically makes you eat better!!
A recent study found that yoga has the amazing ability to help us eat only when hungry and to stop eating when full. Meanwhile, another study found that regular yoga workouts lead us to crave healthier food, eat more slowly and take in fewer calories overall.
So, is it worth a shot? DEFINITELY!! People have reportedly lost 20, 50, even 100 pounds doing yoga!
Jennifer Aniston's yoga trainer, Mandy Ingber, has quick little yoga lessons on YouTube for FREE!! Just go to www.youtube.com and search for Mandy Ingber Yoga. You'll find many of her free lessons there. I recommend you have a pen and paper handy, she does not do a full workout, rather she walks you through what the workout is and lets you do it yourself.
So? What are you waiting for? Give a try this week, and see how much better you feel!
Good Luck!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Butterflies WITHOUT a Machine?
Totally possible! I know! You thought you had to be all fancy and have either some fancy machine at home or one of those nifty little club memberships to enjoy the benefits of doing the butterfly! NOT ANYMORE!!
Do you have a resistance band? Or hand weights? What are you waiting for then? Here's how you do them!
Lie on your back. With your feet on the ground and legs bent, raise your arms so that the palms are facing each other and directly above your chest. With your resistance band or hand weights in your hands, elbows slightly bent, pull your arms away from each other until your elbows touch the ground, and return to starting position. Move slowly throughout the exercise, THIS IS NOT A RACE! You will feel the pull in your chest, arms and even your back. When you're ready, increase the resistance in your bands or the weight of your hand weights.
It is that simple! A nice new exercise that helps you to get the results of those nifty machines without having to have one! Who'd have thunk it!
Good Luck!
Do you have a resistance band? Or hand weights? What are you waiting for then? Here's how you do them!
Lie on your back. With your feet on the ground and legs bent, raise your arms so that the palms are facing each other and directly above your chest. With your resistance band or hand weights in your hands, elbows slightly bent, pull your arms away from each other until your elbows touch the ground, and return to starting position. Move slowly throughout the exercise, THIS IS NOT A RACE! You will feel the pull in your chest, arms and even your back. When you're ready, increase the resistance in your bands or the weight of your hand weights.
It is that simple! A nice new exercise that helps you to get the results of those nifty machines without having to have one! Who'd have thunk it!
Good Luck!
Eat Pizza Healthy!
I know, right? Is it even possible? I'm not talking about putting tons of veggies on your pizza, and that counting as healthy. I'm talking about actual healthy pizza. Can it be done, you ask? OF COURSE!
Here is a family favorite recipe!
Portobello Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients:
Large Portobello Mushroom
2 Tbsp Tomato Sauce OR Diced Stewed Tomatoes
Shredded Cheese (I prefer a mix of Mozzarella and Monterey Jack!)
Your favorite toppings! (Some of mine include sausage, olives, pepperoni and ham!)
Directions:
DO NOT grease your cookie sheet! Place your large portobello mushroom on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of cheese in the bottom of the mushroom. Spread your tomato sauce (Seasoned if you would like, but I actually prefer the diced stewed tomatoes!) or diced stewed tomatoes on top of the cheese. Sprinkle another tablespoon of cheese on top of the tomato sauce or tomatoes. Put your favorite toppings on top and sprinkle more cheese on top.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is browned to your liking. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, and enjoy!
These are the best tasting, crust free, healthy pizzas! You enjoy all of your toppings, without all the fat and carbs in the crust! I know, awesome, right?
Make it for your family tonight!
Enjoy!
Here is a family favorite recipe!
Portobello Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients:
Large Portobello Mushroom
2 Tbsp Tomato Sauce OR Diced Stewed Tomatoes
Shredded Cheese (I prefer a mix of Mozzarella and Monterey Jack!)
Your favorite toppings! (Some of mine include sausage, olives, pepperoni and ham!)
Directions:
DO NOT grease your cookie sheet! Place your large portobello mushroom on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of cheese in the bottom of the mushroom. Spread your tomato sauce (Seasoned if you would like, but I actually prefer the diced stewed tomatoes!) or diced stewed tomatoes on top of the cheese. Sprinkle another tablespoon of cheese on top of the tomato sauce or tomatoes. Put your favorite toppings on top and sprinkle more cheese on top.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is browned to your liking. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, and enjoy!
These are the best tasting, crust free, healthy pizzas! You enjoy all of your toppings, without all the fat and carbs in the crust! I know, awesome, right?
Make it for your family tonight!
Enjoy!
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