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Own Your Appetite

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My crumbled blueberry muffin has been my go-to breakfast as of late, and I think I’ve finally found the perfect morning meal for myself.

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  • 1.5-2 Tbsp Organic Coconut Flour
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup Liquid AllWhites
  • 1/2 sliced banana
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup water

Microwave for 5 minutes and top with raw almond butter and more cinnamon.

Naturally, you can use any type of fruit and toppings that you like, so be don’t be afraid to get creative and make something delicious!

I used to eat Greek yogurt for breakfast every morning with Kashi GoLean! and fruit. However, I’ve switched my Fage or Chobani to a mid day snack instead, and it seems to be working out better for my appetite.

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I love to eat my yogurt as a dip for sliced cucumbers, baby carrots, grape tomatoes and celery sticks; also adding in a fat such as flaxseeds or Sunbutter.

Remember when I didn’t like Sunbutter?

It’s still not my favorite, but I’ve definitely grown to love its unique taste.

Workout Pause!

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3 mile run on the elliptical at level 7, followed by a Yoga class at my gym.

I sipped on a bottle of water with 1 tsp chia seeds and a packet of True Lemon during my workout.

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The chia seeds gave me that little extra push that I needed, while keeping my body energized and hydrated

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Post workout

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  • Unsalted rice cake
  • 1.5 scoops of Sunwarrior protein mixed with cinnamon and water
  • handful of blueberries

I tend to graze and eat a bunch of small meals throughout the day to keep myself energized. It’s what works for me, my schedule and my body.

Some of my other go- to “mini meals” consist of;

  • Green Smoothies
  • Boars Head low salt turkey slices, with homemade sweet potato medallions dipped in ketchup
  • oatmeal with protein powder and walnuts
  • cottage cheese, almonds and apple slices
  • healthy chicken tenders (chicken rolled in almond meal and baked) with heated cinnamon sprinkled baby carrots
  • Veggies and hummus on a bed of spinach with 1/2 pita pocket
  • Can of tuna with Balsamic Vinegar, sliced Kumato tomatoes, avocado and mixed greens.
  • Boca Burger on toasted Ezekiel with Dijon mustard and cucumber slices

Quick and portable is what I’m all about.

This motto flows into dinner time as well.

One of my favorite quick and easy dinners consists of a mixed greens salad with sweet potato, asparagus, and one can of low salt albacore mixed with 2 Tbsp tabouleh and balsamic vinegar.

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Such a winning combination.

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It’s important to find what works for your body, your schedule and your appetite.

Plan ahead and pack enough food so that you have a healthy option at all times. It will keep you away from the vending machine, take-out menu at the office, and moments of mindless eating.

Plus, you will know exactly what your food is made of because YOU made it!

Be proud of what you put into your body, and when you are able to do so, feed it as naturally as possible.

i <3 iHerb

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Thank you, iHerb, for selling some of my favorite products for such low prices

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You’re a life saver. Smile

I put my chia seeds to use in this morning’s protein packed yogurt bowl.

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  • Fage 0%
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 sliced banana
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Kashi GoLean!

I’m starting to add grains back into my diet, and I’ve noticed that my stomach issues are much more subtle when I do not eat them everyday. A few times a week, yes, but with a break in between. And those healthy fats are still present in every meal!

Pre-workout Rice Cake

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  • 1 unsalted, gluten free rice cake
  • 1 scoop vanilla Sunwarrior protein mixed with water
  • 1/2 T raw almond butter
  • sliced banana

I’ve had to take a break from INSANITY due to my feet and ankles becoming increasingly sore and cramping.

It’s not as a result of an unstable surface, bad posture or poor sneaker choice, but rather from repetitive pounding of my joints. Even at rest, I am experiencing pain that I did not have before, and it is starting to interfere with my day.

I have come across other INSANITY participants who have complained of the same issues as well, and it is just not worth it to me. So for now, I am going to let my lower half rest, and revisit some of my old routines at the gym!

Complete Set 1, then Set 2, and then break for 1 minute before starting again.

  • Set 1: 15 Push Ups
  • Set 2: 15 Bent Over Dumbbell Row

repeat 3x

  • Set 1: 12 Front Raise
  • Set 2: 12 Lateral Raise

repeat 3x

  1. Set 1: 12 Alternating Bicep Curl
  2. Set 2: 12 Tricep Kickbacks

repeat 3x

30 minute Elliptical

  • 5 minutes forwards at a moderate pace
  • 1 minute reverse at a fast pace.

Stretch

Post Workout spinach and coconut egg white scramble

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I placed 4 egg whites, a handful of spinach, 1 Tbsp oat bran and 1Tbsp coconut flour in a bowl with water. I microwaved it until the eggs fully cooked, and then scrambled the mixture with my spoon.

Deeeelicious

So after hearing some great reviews about this book, I’ve finally decided to read it.

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It’s comparable to The Hunger Games, very different from Fifty Shades of Grey, and I am loving it so far!

The second book just came out as well, and I’m hearing a movie may also be in the making.

Read about the story line here

Well I’m off to figure out my plans for the 4th!

Rain? No rain? Land or Sea?…Who knows!

Let the Sunshine In.

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Weekends here!!!

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And it’s gonna be beautiful!!

I decided to run around the lake this afternoon, so I snacked on a rice cake with protein spread, cinnamon and blueberries beforehand.

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  • 1 scoop Sunwarrior vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • water added slowly until mixture thickens.

Today is no day to be sitting indoors.

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Sunny Friday’s are the best

After my run, I stopped by my favorite country store, Calareso’s, to grab a few things. I came across this drink in the freezer and decided to try it out.

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“Bai” means “pure” in Mandarin, and each bottle is infused with coffeefruit for a boost of antioxidants.

It’s juicy, refreshing, and for 10 calories per bottle, the perfect treat on a hot day.

Along with my free-radical fighting beverage, I also stocked up on fruit, veggies, whole wheat bread, and Reese Cups

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Yes..Reese Cups. I refuse to live without them.

As I began washing and slicing my vegetables, my hunger began to make itself known. I made myself a salad with shredded brussel sprouts, chopped carrots, mushrooms, blueberries and sliced turkey breast with balsamic vinegar.

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Along with 1/2 a large Gala apple, spread with 1/2 Tbsp. of raw almond butter

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such a winning combination.

So…What are your plans for the weekend?

Make sure to hit the beach, take your workout outside, barbecue and enjoy your life!

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and wear your sunscreen!

You work too hard to keep your body fit. Don’t ruin it with sun damage.

xoxo

Feelin’ Snacky

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Peas and Crayons

It’s been a while since I’ve made a frozen yogurt mess for breakfast, so I brought it back  after meeting with a client.

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  • 1 container Fage 0%
  • 1/3 cup Kashi
  • 1/4 frozen banana, sliced
  • 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 1/2 T raw almond butter
  • cinnamon.

mix all together and place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.

Since it’s pouring here in Boston today, I was craving a taste of the tropics. I made myself a cup of Island Coconut coffee to go along with my fruit filled breakfast.

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By far my favorite flavor yet.

You all know that I love my Rice cakes, and I just can’t get enough of their versatile capabilities as a pre workout snack.

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click the link above for other rice cake recipe ideas!

  • rice cake
  • 1/2 Tbsp raw almond butter
  • 1 Tbsp strawberry preserves
  • 1/2 cup cooked egg whites topped with blueberries cinnamon.

I also had a hot water with fresh lemon juice in my favorite mug Smile

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I often add a packet of Stevia in the Raw to it for a hint of sweetness. It’s good to do cold as well, for a healthy lemonade on a hot day.

Enter INSANITY!

I’m trying to get the DVD to work on my laptop so I can bring it to the gym with me, but it keeps skipping. My living room has a carpet and I’m feeling unstable when I do certain movements.

Any suggestions on how to get the DVD to work on laptops? Help!

Post workout snack

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  • 1/2 sliced Granny smith apple
  • 1 scoop of Sunwarrior vanilla mixed with 3 Tbsps. unsweetened vanilla almond milk, slowly added
  • 1/4 cup Kashi
  • cinnamon

I also had a small salad on the side, mixing 1/2 T Dijon mustard with 3 Tbsps. balsamic vinegar as my dressing.

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I didn’t have time to grocery shop yesterday, so “Take Out Tuesday” it was!

Thank you SATO II!

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  • Persian salad with 1/2 sweet potato, topped with cinnamon
  • steamed chicken with mixed vegetables and sliced ginger.

Matt also ordered himself a beef teriyaki, Peking ravioli, chicken fingers and brown rice.

I love when I don’t have to cook Smile

Now it’s off to the grocery store to fill up my fridge.

Stay dry!

Rice Cake Confession

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I switched up my Omega-3′s this morning and used ground flaxseed in my oats instead of chia seeds.

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I loved the creamy texture that it created, and I may like this version better.

  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1 Tbsp ground flax
  • cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup water

set in fridge overnight, and in the morning…

  • add a splash of water and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup liquid egg whites and heat again for another 3 minutes or until eggs have cooked.
  • Top with Blueberries.

So…I know it’s a cliché that I, a personal trainer, love rice cakes

They are the perfect base for a pre/post workout snack, and there are so many different ways to dress them up.

You’ve already seen my version with Chocolate Protein spread…

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  • 1 scoop chocolate sun warrior
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 Tbsps. water (or more depending on your thickness preference)

And as for today, I used

  • 1/2 cup no salt added cottage cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar free grape jam
  • 1/4 sliced frozen banana

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It’s satisfying, tastes great, and the texture combinations are out of this world.

Some other rice cake concoctions.

  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Cottage Cheggs (hard boiled egg whites mixed with cottage cheese)
  • Peanut butter and sliced apple with cinnamon
  • Albacore Tuna mixed with avocado
  • Greek yogurt and salsa
  • Homemade chicken or tuna salad
  • Hummus and sliced tomato with sprouts
  • Tzatziki and canned wild Alaskan salmon. 
  • Mashed banana and almond butter with cinnamon
  • Baba Ghanoush and sliced cucumber

The creations are endless and delicious.

I ate my rice cake after today’s workout, which was another 3.5 mile run around the lake, and ended with a new park bench workout that I put together in my head as I ran.

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Go through the list 3x, 15 reps per exercise

  • Step ups leading with right leg (Use the leg on the bench to lift your body off of the ground)
  • Step ups leading with left leg
  • Decline Push up with feet on bench
  • AB Leg Lifts
  • Tricep Dips
  • Squats.

Stretch

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