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Gluten Free (Paleo-ish) Protein Pancakes! Amazing!
First off, thank you guys for your comments and email about my meltdown and the VLOG. I loved hearing the feedback from everyone – makes my day! Also, my finger survived and everyone was close, I sliced it after food prep cleaning the knife because – get this! – I didn’t want to leave it in the sink and have someone else cut themselves. Cool. The Fatkid’s face was priceless when he saw it but sent me into hysterics. I was sobbing hysterically up until I was getting treated. Thankfully it was pretty much the most perfect way to slice my finger open with no permanent damage (other than the scar) and should heal in 7-10 days. Just in time...
Read MorePeanut Butter Banana Protein Bars and WIAW
So this week has been good with eats. Super appropriate for a WIAW (What I Ate Wednesday) I made my clean turkey chili for lunches for me and then made some peanut butter banana protein bars for breakfast/snacks. They are a variation of my normal oatmeal bakes and were a little crumbly but completely delicious. This recipe was cut into 12 bars and I’ve been eating 1 or 1 and 1/2 for breakfast. Ingredients: 6 scoops vanilla protein powder (or chocolate) 3 ripe bananas 6 tbsp of peanut butter 2 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup almond milk lots of cinnamon (because I love it) Standard warning!! I do not like sweetener so I don’t bake with it. If you normally...
Read MoreLeg Workout and Paleo Almond Butter Banana Muffins
I hope you all enjoyed your weekend I know we did! Saturday I did legs and while it might not seem like a lot – it kills! Then we went for a hike on Camelback mountain (we always do Echo Canyon which is the ‘harder’ side) the weather was soooo nice – I am thrilled it is finally below 100! AND spent sometime outside with the bugs Yesterday during football I wanted to try to make some paleo protein muffins and I have to say I think these were a success. BUT BE WARNED: I do not like sweeteners so if you usually cook with some form of sweetener (or vanilla extract) I would add it because you might find this to be not sweet enough for...
Read Moreshoulders, legs and a high carb day :) (LiveFit 66/67)
I loved yesterday’s workout on shoulders – last week the same workout and the leg workout I did today were when I was crashing from low calories and lack of sleep. I think I was pushing myself harder yesterday and my shoulders were burning by the time I was done. I also killed sprints if I do say so myself When I finish sprints (and for hours afterwords) I swear I can feel my body working to rebuild my muscles – I love it! I am also starting to see my shoulder veins when I work out (which I HATE) but I know it means I am around or below 15% body fat, so I am leaning out. I tried to get a good pic of them but the lighting is kind of terrible –...
Read Morealmond butter and jelly pancakes
Yesterday was the conclusion of LiveFit Week 7 and it was back day. I like the workout but came home and desperately wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Instead, I made an almond butter and jelly protein pancake. I actually hate strawberry jelly but I made it with strawberries because that was all I had. Today I bought some blackberries to try that next time. Ingredients: 6 egg whites 2 tbsp coconut flour 2 tbsp oat bran 1 tbsp flaxseeed 1/2 tbsp chia seeds 3-4 strawberries (I will prob add more next time) cinnamon Directions: Blend together and put in a pan. I didn’t think about and poured the whole thing in. *Next time I will make 2-3 smaller ones...
Read MoreWeek Three (LiveFit)
This is Week Three of the LiveFit trainer so today I got up at 5 and did legs (my favorite!) before school. Legs Extensions Wide Squats Walking Lunges <– I did these with a 50 lb barbell today and everything else afterwards was painful. Single Leg Dead Lifts Lying Leg Curls Seated Calves Standing Calves Good thing leg day means extra carb day because I made a more carby (not a word) version of my quinoa bakes. Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa – then cook it. 4 scoops protein powder 4 tbsp ground flaxseed 4 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup unsweetened original almond milk 2 mashed bananas (I used this because I am out of applesauce and had some ripe bananas to...
Read Moreapple oatmeal bake
Day 2: I woke up at 6:15 and got out of bed at 6:45 so that’s an improvement on yesterday I also switched the Days up on the Live Fit trainer and did legs (Day 3) today and will do Day 2 tomorrow, then 4 then Day 3 again to get two leg days in. LOVE LEGS! Leg Press 3 sets of 12 reps 1 min rest Leg Extensions 3 sets of 12 reps 1 min rest Wide Stance Barbell Squat 3 sets of 12 reps 1 min rest Seated Leg Curl 3 sets of 12 reps 1 min rest Standing Calf Raises 3 sets of 12 reps 1 min rest Seated Calf Raise 3 sets of 12 reps 1 min rest And… I made this oatmeal bake last night so I have something quick and non-messy to grab when...
Read Moreeasy migas
So Week Three of the 12 Week Trainer is almost over and I liked the back/bicep and leg workouts below the best. I am still feeling the bicep one two days later and my legs felt good and sore this morning. Side note – guys can do this trainer too, and in fact I know quite a few who are really liking it. BACK/BICEPS Hammer Strength Lat Pull 3 sets of 10 reps Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown 3 sets of 10 reps Alternate Option: Pullup Seated Narrow Grip Cable Rows 3 sets of 10 reps T-Bar Row 3 sets of 10 reps Alternate Option: Bent-Over Barbell Row Back Extensions 3 sets of 10 reps Barbell Curl 3 sets of 10 reps Incline Dumbbell Curl 3 sets of...
Read Morean unusual breakfast
I cannot take credit for this new breakfast idea. I got it from Ashley at the edible perspective and had to try it. I cooked my quinoa with 1 cup water and 1 cup unsweetened almond milk and then let it cool for a few minutes. Topped with greek yogurt, cinnamon and a fresh plum – yum!! I have to admit it is a lot like eating oatmeal, just thicker and with a nuttier flavor. I did enjoy it though. It’s also extremely filling, more so than oatmeal I think. The nutritional value is pretty impressive too! In contemporary times, this crop has become highly appreciated for its nutritional value, as its protein content is very high (12%–18%)....
Read Morebreakfast for dinner
Now that I am in summer school I don’t get home until 8:30 every night so I try to eat before class at 6. But, some nights I can’t or I’m still hungry for more than a shake when I get home. Tonight I only had a snack before class so I came home and made a scramble with one turkey meatloaf muffin, 3 egg whites and one egg. Because the muffins already have onions, garlic, etc. in them I only had to top with hot sauce and I was done! I tossed the “muffin” in the pan first to break it up and make sure it was warm and then poured the beaten egg mixture on top. I have mentioned before how much I love Arizona Gunslinger Hot Sauce, it is made...
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