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I have done much better on eating healthy, I cannot say I did perfect by any means but it is sooooo much better than usual. After completing 1 week of P90X, I have lost only 2 pounds BUT lost an inch on my belly, waist, butt and 3 inches of course on my chest [...]
Posted at: November 4th, 2009 - 8:31 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Peppermint Brownies
You will need:
1 package fudge brownie mix
4 tbsp. instant dry, powdered skim milk
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1 tsp. peppermine extract
nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat bottom of 13″X9″ baking pan with nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine skim milk [...]
Posted at: November 4th, 2009 - 8:29 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Chilled berry soup
You will need:
3 cups orange juice
3 cups nonfat plain yogurt (or buttermilk)
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. agave nectar
2-3 cups of mixed berries. (blueberries, strawberries and blackberries preferably)
Whisk together the orange juice and the yogurt. Add the lemon juice and Agave Nectar. Cover and chill until serving time.
When you’re ready to [...]
Posted at: November 4th, 2009 - 7:55 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Lime Cumin Lamb Chop
You will need:
1 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. cumin
4 lamb loin chops, visible fat trimmed
nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
Spray grill rack or broiler rack with nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray.
Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
Blend olive oil, lime juice, and cumin. Brush each side of each lamb chop [...]
Posted at: November 4th, 2009 - 7:50 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Well, tonight was the start of my second week of P90X, and it was core synergenics, second time I have done it. I dont remember it being that hard the first time, maybe its because I am sore. Anyway, I did the best I could and that wasnt too much today. I [...]
Posted at: November 4th, 2009 - 7:45 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Vegan French Onion Dip
You will need:
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 inch thichk slices
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 (12oz) container vegan sour cream (such as tofuitti) or low-fat sour cream
1/2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
Prehead oven to 450 degrees.
Toss together oil, onion, vinegar, sea salt, [...]
Posted at: November 4th, 2009 - 4:21 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Banana Berry Smoothie
You will need:
1 scoop of ice
4 fl oz of water (or nonfat milk)
4 strawberries
1 banana
1 tsp. honey
Cut strawberries and bananas.
Blend ice, water (or nonfat milk), strawberries, banana, and honey in blender and serve immediately.
1 serving
Calories 220
Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 1g
Carbs 44g
Fiber 6g
Protein 20g
Posted at: November 4th, 2009 - 4:13 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Summer Smoothie
You will need:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
1/4 cup ripe papaya, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
1/4 cup mango, peeled and cubed
honey
1/2 cup ice
Place juice, fruit, and honey in a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds.
Add ice and blend until smooth.
1 serving
Calories 130
Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Carbs 31g
Fiber 2g
Protein 2g
Posted at: November 4th, 2009 - 4:10 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Well, I get up after 5 hours sleep, go to work, then go to court for my work, then go to jail for my work, then go back to work. When I get off work I go to my other job cleaning this building once a week on Wednesdays. It is good money [...]
Posted at: November 4th, 2009 - 4:05 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Blueberry Muffins
You will need:
1-1/2 cups wheat flour
3/4 cup flax seed meal
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 apples, shredded
3/4 cup nonfat milk
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup blueberries
Nonstick muffin tin
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients together, [...]
Posted at: November 3rd, 2009 - 8:23 pm - Number of Comments » 0