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Energy Bar Recipes ???
Does anyone have recipes for tasty energy bars that's low calories and low fat? It gets expensive buying them all the time and they fill me up during the day when I'm working. Would be a lot cheaper and more conveniet for me (=
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What's the best way to lose fat on my arms?
I've been strength training on my arms...I'm building muscle on them. I was wondering if anyone had tips to start losing the fat on my arms so I don't look bulky w/muscle & fat.
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Are Pedometers Accurate?
I want to get a pedometer that also tracks calories lost, I want to count the calories I burn while I'm at work or if it's my day off from the gym. Anyone find them accurate?
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I always go over my Fiber goals...
I only go over by a few but I don't know if it's bad or not...I never go over anything else just the fiber. Any tips or comments?
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Breakfast Recipe Before Cardio Workout
Title ? 1 Large Egg 2 (Egg Whites) from Large Egg 1 Laughing Cow Original, Small Cheese Salt Pepper Garlic Powder 2-3 T Fresh Chives Beat first six ingredients together, pour into non stick pan (sprayed w/Pam) over medium heat. Spinkle chives on top. Let the bottom cook then flip over keep that omelette shape to it. Easier…
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Cream Cheese Substitute?
Sometimes I like to eat half of a bagel with some cream cheese. The thing is cream cheese has so many calories in one serving, even if it's lite or fat free. Is there another brand or another type of soft cheese that would be good for me to try?
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Daily calorie goal vs. Calorie goal plus calories burned
My set daily calorie goal is 1600, but when I reach or exceed my daily calories to burn goal it adds on to the 1600. Is it healthy or unhealthy to add more calories to my diet when it's gone above my daily calorie goal??? PS Hope this wasn't confusing (=
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Fabulous Egg & Cheese Breakfast
1 Egg 2 Egg Whites 1-oz. Havarti Cheese 1-Tsp Unsalted Butter Garlic Powder Salt Pepper 1/4-C Milk (Optional) Beat egg, egg whites, garlic powder, salt, pepper and milk (if you're using it). Melt butter in medium-hot non stick pan, pour egg mix in there. Top with havarti cheese then cook until cheese is melted and eggs are…
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Is it normal to lose more weight in one week than intended?
I started my diet and exercise routine on June 8th...it's been a week and a half and I finally weighed myself. I lost 7 pounds (don't get me wrong I'm very happy with that) but I'm also concerned that it's too much since my weekly goal is supposed to be 1.5 lbs. Is this normal? PS I haven't been starving myself, on the…
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A Yuumy Sour Cream Substitute
I've been trying to find better (yet tasty) ways of eating by choosing healthier choices. One of the foods I love and I can eat a lot of is Sour Cream...love love love that stuff. Obviously lots of calories and fats though )= So I've substituted sour cream for Greek Yogurt (Fage is my personal fave)!!! Sounds werid or…
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Healthy Energy Drink
4 Ginko, Ginseng, or Ginger Tea Bags 2 Herbal Tea Bags* 2 Quarts Water 1 C Lemon Juice 1 C Honey* In a medium pitcher, brew all the tea bags and honey in 1 quart of water. Add the lemon juice to a large pitcher. Add remaining water and lemon juice, mix well. Refrigerate and serve chilled. * Herbal Tea Bags: I would suggest…
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Hummus Veggie Pizza
4 T Hummus 1 Large Whole Wheat Pita Bread 1 Outer Leaf Lettuce (Butter or Romaine is my personal fave) 1/2 Small Cucumber, Peeled and Sliced Spread hummus on pita bread. Add lettuce and cucumber. Go crazy and add some fresh herbs and a little salt for flavor. :tongue: Calories: 289 Carbs: 50 Fat: 7 Protein: 9 Fiber: 8
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Breakfast Bruschetta
I love to watch $40 A Day w/Rachael Ray. This is one of the recipes from a restaurant in New York City. YUMMY!!! :happy: 8 Slices Tuscan Style Bread 12 Eggs ¼ Cup Water 1 tsp Kosher Salt ¼ T Red Pepper Sauce 1-oz Unsalted Butter, Sweetened 5 ½-oz Goat Cheese, Softened 1 ½-oz Marinated Sun Dried Tomatoes, Julienned Fresh…
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Punk Rock Smoothie
I found this recipe in Punk Rock Domestics (DIY Book), they have a ton of vegetarian and vegan recipes. This is one that I love. 3 Bananas 1 Handful Spinach Leaves 1 Handful Black Kale Leaves ½ Pint Blueberries 5 Strawberries 1 C Water Blend ingredients together. 2 T Flax Meal 2 T Shelled Hempseeds 2 T Whole Psyllium Husks…
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After Workout Smoothie
1 C Blueberries (Frozen or Fresh) 1 C Silk Vanilla Soy Milk 1 T Soy Protein Powder 1/2 C Grape Nuts Large Handful of Ice Cubes Add ingredients in a blender, mix until smooth. ***I use a VitaMix Blender, if you don't have one I highly recommend buying one. I know they're expensive but would you rather by a blender you can…
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Morning Glory
1 Whole Grain English Muffin, Toasted 1 T Soft Cheese (personally I like goat cheese) ½ tsp Fresh Dill, chopped 1 Slice Tomato ½ Hard Boiled Egg, Sliced 2 Slices Cucumber Salt & Pepper Spread soft cheese on muffin. Add tomato, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, dill, then salt & pepper. I prefer to eat this as a snack after I've…
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Trail Mix Bagel (Great Snack)
1 Whole Grain Mini Bagel, Toasted 2 T Soft Cheese (Lite Cream Cheese is Yummy) 1 T Sliced Almonds 1 T Dried Fruit (Cranberries, Blueberries, Cherries, or Mix N Match) *Spread 1 T of soft cheese on each bagel. *Evenly sprinkle almonds and dried fruit on bagels. *I prefer to eat mine open-faced tastes better and it makes me…
