Simply Living a Fit Life

This week my meal planning revolved around produce that needed used up and cuts of meat from the freezer.  I typically meal prep on Sunday but this past weekend was so gorgeous I wanted to spend every last minute outside getting my flower beds in order.  So tonight with some careful planning I was able to make a scrumptious dinner of tuna steaks, parmesan roasted cauliflower and strawberry salsa and prepare tomorrow's lunch and dinner at the same time!   I even managed to get out and get the grass cut, something I have been trying to do for almost a week!  So I would definitely consider tonight a complete success!!  You have to try this delicious recipe for strawberry salsa!! Ingredients: 2 cups Strawberries, chopped 1 small jalapeño, chopped Good squeeze of a lemon Cut ingredients and mix well.  serve over fish or as a side dish with chips!  would love your feedback... let me know how you liked!!

I had a dream 10 years ago of becoming a personal trainer.  I absolutely fell in love with health and fitness would read everything I could get my hands on and I wanted to share it with everyone I talked to.  I would have loved to start my own business but no idea how to make it work, lived in the country, no cash for a start up and honestly fitness wasn't so big back then.  I decided there was no way my dream could ever come to be and I already had an 8-5 job which I fully enjoyed...so I pushed my dream off.  Two years ago my fiancé was forced into a career change.   He had a normal four day work week which he absolutely loved and then it all changed! Imagine having finally found your sole mate and now learning that you would have to live separate lives for weeks at a time due to his career which now involves traveling.  Our life as we knew it was completely turned upside down!!  Fortunately, an opportunity was presented to me to become a...

Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein Takeout Makeover! I decided to tackle a take out favorite and modify it to get rid of the normal sugar laden teriyaki sauce. This version is lower in calories, fat and sodium and comes together in less than 30 minutes.  So next time you consider reaching for a takeout menu, stop and throw this simple recipe together.   Ingredients: 1 package brown rice lo mein noodles 1 lb cooked Shrimp (or 1 pound cooked chicken breast) 1 bag frozen broccoli, steam fresh bag Sauce Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 ginger root; grated 1/2 c. coconut  aminos 1/4 c water  1/4 cup agave syrup 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1/2 ginger root; grated 1 tsp sriracha Directions: Whisk sauce ingredients together in bowl and set aside. Put Broccoli in the microwave according to directions. In large skillet on medium heat add sauce and bring to boil then reduce to simmer.   Cook noodles according to package directions Add ...

                      pic Fixate cookbook Edamame Salad Every now and again I like a good meatless meal and this find arrived just in time for Ash Wednesday.  Give it a try and let me know how you like!! Ingredients: 1 c  Shelled edamame 1/2 c sliced napa cabbage 1/2 c shredded carrots 1/2 c thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/4  avocado, chopped 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro 1Tbsp black sesame seeds Directions: Place cabbage, edamame, carrots and red pepper on serving plate a Top with avocado, cilantro and sesame seeds. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp Asian Vinaigrette Fix counts: 1-1/2 Green, 2 Yellow, 1 Blue, 1 Orange