On the Go? Try this!

Ok, today I found myself rushing to find something to eat. Ever since I have made a concerted effort to eat at home and stop eating out (hard to avoid bad stuff at a restaurant) I usually whip something up that's nutritious. Today I looked in the freezer and decided to try a Lean Cuisine just to change it up from the normal salad or smoothie. I have to say it was very tasty! I tried the Grilled Chicken Primavera. It has grilled white meat chicken with asparagus, tomatoes and whole wheat pasta in a creamy garlic sauce. It has 220 calories (not bad at all!) and 5 grams of fiber. I paired that with some VitaCoco 100% pure coconut water! It has only 60 calories. For desert I had 1/2 container of Fage yogurt with honey and a couple walnuts (about 120 calories). This was a total of 400 calories and I am very full! Try this for yourself ..I think you will like it too! A fast and delicious lunch!

Cardio Routine/Lunchtime!

Gym time today focused on cardio! A decent workout combination is: 15 minutes on the treadmill with a speed of at least 3-3.5 per hour, 15 minutes on the eliptical, 15 minutes on the bike going at least at a speed of 14. I recommend also doing arm exercises with small hand weights (no more than 5lbs) while you're riding. After all the floor time I hit the raquetball court which was highly invigorating. Needless to say I am tired, but hopefully will see some major improvement on the waistline soon! You must stay hydrated. Drink at least 16 oz. water throughout your workout to avoid cramps.

Great lunch time smoothie: VERY LO-CAL AND DELICIOUS!
1 c. Green Tea (homemade, buy organic if you can)
1 c. Almond Milk ( I like Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Vanilla and it only has 40 calories per cup!)
1 large Swiss Chard leaf ( wash it thoroughly since chard can carry dirt on the leaves)
1/4 c. Greek Yogurt ( I really like the plain Fage Brand)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 small banana
4 walnut halves
1 handfull of frozen blueberries

If you would like to add whey powder for extra protein you may do so. I would recommend 1/2 scoop to avoid unnecessary calories. I have tried the Jillian Michaels Vanilla Cream flavor and it only has 100 calories per scoop.

High protein breakfast is a must!

One of my favorite breakfasts has become something very simple, yet so nutritious! Try this next time:

Step 1:  Saute a handful of spinach, some onion, red and green bell pepper (throw in a few pickled jalepeno slices for a kick if you crave spicy) in 1 tsp olive oil

Step 2:  After sauteing your veggies scramble an egg in the same pan next to the veggies
Step 3: Cook 1 or 2 slices of Turkey Bacon for 2 minutes in the microwave (I have found Jennie-O brand is best)
Step 4: Toast 1 slice of Ezekial bread (sprouted grain bread found in the freezer section). You might sprinkle a bit of feta cheese for a little extra protein.

For a calorie-free beverage I enjoy a tall glass of iced green tea (made at home, not the store bought kind) with a few frozen blueberries thown in for natural sweetness.

This breakfast is less than 300 calories and super protein packed which experts say you need in order to lose weight and give you the energy to start your day right!

Enjoy!! Off to the gym I go....