Simply Living a Fit Life

Tonight's dinner...PIZZA!!  I'm almost positive you couldn't have guessed...lol!!  Anyways, I noticed a head of cauliflower in my fridge tonight and since I really hate wasting produce, I did what any frugal female would do...I got cooking in the kitchen!!   This recipe comes together pretty quick and it’s really simple. Ingredients: 1 head of grated cauliflower ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp oregano ½ tsp basil 1/3 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese ¼ c mozzarella cheese 1 egg, slightly beaten Directions: ·         Place grated cauliflower in lint free tea cloth and squeeze to drain liquid.  Place grated cauliflower in a heat-safe bowl and microwave for 3-4 minutes.  ·         Place cauliflower in a bowl and fluff with fork.  Add the basil, oregano, garlic, Parmesan, mozzarella and egg stirring to blend. ·      ...

Last weekend I decided to make a small pan of lasagne to surprise my fiance for his birthday.  When I was done, I realized I had mixed together enough ricotta and hamburger for a large pan, so I had to come up with something???  BUT WHAT???  Looking in the fridge, I noticed I hadn't used my portabella mushrooms yet, so I thought...why not???  OH MY GOODNESS!!  The things you can do with Portabella Mushrooms!!!! AMMMAZZINGG!!!! Give it a try and let me know what you think <3     Portabella Mushroom Lasagne Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (93/7) 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 26 oz of grandma's sauce 1 (15 oz) container of Ricotta 2 Tbsp chopped  fresh parsley 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 15 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese 4 Large Portabella Mushrooms Cook and stir ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano in a large skillet over medium he...

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

Sloppy joes are a favorite of mine but not using that can of manwich not so much.  There is something about reading these ingredients that totally sickens me ingredient list : Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Less than 2% of: Salt, Sugar, Dehydrated Onions, Dehydrated Red and Green Bell Peppers, Chile Pepper, Tomato Fiber, Spices, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Dehydrated Garlic, Carob Bean Gum, Natural Flavors.   I want to feel good about my food and what I am feeding my family.  There are too many diseases and sickness going around and I feel more and more it is what we are eating.  So I refuse to keep purchasing food that isn't manufactured because its good for me but because of profit! When I came across this recipe from Autumn Calabrese in the fixate cookbook I had to give it a try. No it isn't manwich but it is AMAZING!!!  I even served it up for my son and he totally enjoyed it with some mac n...

Clean Pizza Sauce Simple sauce recipe that is full of flavor and you can throw it together in 10 minutes.  I love using whole wheat pita breads and I cut them into 4 for portion control.  Pair this with a salad and you will be satisfied and not kicking yourself for eating more than your share of the pie. Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups Tomato Sauce 3/4 cup tomato paste 1 Tbsp oregano 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp basil 1 tsp Himalayan salt Directions: In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce and paste until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well

When the weather turns cool there is something about a good bowl of stew!!  This recipe is straight out of the fixate cookbook and it is delicious!!! Hearty Beef and Butternut Squash Stew Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil 1-1/2 lbs raw lean beef stew meat,  cut into 2 inch cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 c low sodium organic beef broth 1 bay leaf 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 cups cubed butternut squash 1/4 c chopped fresh flat leaf parsley Directions: 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 2. Add beef, cook, stirring frequently about 4-5 minutes or until beef is brown. 3. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes or until onion is translucent. 4. Add garlic, cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute. 5. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil.     Reduce heat to med-low,...

CHICKEN ALFREDO EVERYTHING TASTES BETTER WITH ALFREDO SAUCE...RIGHT????   T his one tastes great and it’s easy on the waistline!! INGREDIENTS: 1 TBSP. OLIVE OIL 1 LB. CHICKEN BREAST, sliced Small onion, diced   2-3 Garlic cloves, minced (remember I’m a garlic lover)   2 TBSP Whole Wheat Flour   1 1/3 C Unsweetened Almond Milk (skim or low fat would work too)   1 C Parmesan Cheese, Grated   3 TBSP, Neufchàtel cheese (fat free would work too) 1 TBSP Greek Yogurt   1/2 Tsp Himalayan Salt Parsley and cracked black pepper for garnish  1 Spaghetti Squash INSTRUCTIONS: Heat olive oil in deep skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with some garlic and herb salt free seasoning and cook till done set aside.  Add a little bit of olive oil to pan and heat to medium.  Add onions and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly.  Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.   St...

 Chunky Monkey Ice Cream ICE CREAM is a favorite treat of mine although I don't like all the sugar it contains.  As I was looking thru the dessert section in the Fixate cookbook I came across this gem!!  It totally hit the sweet spot!! lol...Frozen bananas...natural sugar...Pure JOY!! Give it a try, you won't be sorry!! Ingredients: 3 Ripe bananas, cut into chunks 3 TBSP  all natural peanut butter 1-2 TBSP Unsweetened almond milk 4 tsp chopped dark chocolate 4 tsp sliced raw almonds Directions: 1.  Place bananas in plastic bag and freeze for 4 hours or until completely frozen. 2.  Place bananas and peanut butter in blender or food processor and blend until smooth.       Add 1-2 Tbsp almond milk, if needed for creamier texture. 3.  Divide ice cream evenly into 4 serving bowls; top evenly with chocolate and almonds. 4.  Serve immediately      fixers: 1 purple, 3-1/2 spoons ...

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies I have ALWAYS had a sweet tooth since I was a little girl and my Aunt Sara can vouch for that...lol. Today is a different story...I have seen how sugar affects me and I don't like it.  Crazy cravings that don't stop and then the sugar crash!!!  I really wanted some type of dessert...a good melt in your mouth chocolate chip cookie but I didn't want to ruin all the progress I have made on my abs so I immediately went to pinterest looking for a healthier version and found a this one from  Texanerin ...they were melt in your mouth AMAZING!!! Prep Time: 8 min, bake 10 min Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, rinse well and pat dry with paper towel 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons   natural peanut butter 1 /4 cup honey 1  teaspoon baki ng powder a pinch of salt if peanut butter doesn't have any 1/2 cup chocolate chips  Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.   2. Combine the chi...

21 Day Fix Oatmeal Pancakes Love pancakes for breakfast!!  I can also make these ahead and freeze for convenience.  Ingredients: 4 egg whites 1/4 cup of oats 1/2 cup of berries 1 tsp cinnamon 1-2 packets stevia 1 tsp vanilla or almond ext Add all ingredients into blender until mixed pour into heated skilled (on medium heat) cover and cook for about 2 minutes or until able to flip then cook an additional 2 minutes. Enjoy!! fix counts:  1 yellow, 1 red, 1/2 purple

Avocado Chicken Egg Salad   Looking for something different for lunch?  Try this quick and easy recipe for Avocado Chicken Egg Salad!!    Ingredients:  1 hard boiled egg, chopped 4 oz chicken, chopped 1/4 avocado 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp Dijon mustard Shake of onion powder Pinch of salt Dash of cayenne pepper   Combine all Ingredients and serve open faced on Ezekiel Bread.   21 day fix counts:  1 red, 1 yellow, 1 blue

  I love chicken but I must admit it can get a little boring so I'm always looking to spice it up.  This recipe incorporates two of my favorite ingredients...Dijon mustard and garlic!  YUM!!  The best part of all is it takes about 15 minutes from start to finish and it comes from the beachbody blog  and fix approved!!! So let's get right to the recipe which makes 2 servings Ingredients: 2 (4-oz.) raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 1 clove garlic,crushed 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 6 fresh parsley sprigs (or thyme, marjoram, or rosemary), finely chopped 1 dash sea salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. olive oil Preparation: Preheat grill or broiler Combine garlic, mustard, parsley, salt, pepper, and oil in a small bowl; mix well. Brush chicken breasts evenly with garlic mixture. Grill or broil chicken for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal I absolutely LOVE oatmeal and Pumpkin and add a little pure maple syrup...WHOA!!!!    Originally found this recipe on the beachbody blog.  I am always looking to speed up my kitchen time so I used the microwave and I was done in 2 minutes!!   Check out the quick and easy recipe for 2 servings below. Ingredients: 1¼ cups water ½ cup old-fashioned oats ½ cup pumpkin puree ¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice ¼ tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. chopped pecans 2 tsp. pure maple syrup ½ cup almond milk Preparation: Microwave the water and the oats for 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and pecans; mix well. Divide evenly between two serving bowls; top each with maple syrup and ½ cup almond milk 21 Day Fix portions (per serving) 2 yellow, 1/2 purple, 1 tsp    

Orange Zen Shakeology  Start your morning calm and refreshed with this simple Shakeology smoothie made with green tea and orange juice.  Recipe straight from the beachbody blog Total Time: 10 min. Prep Time: 10 min. Yield: 1 serving  Ingredients: ½ cup brewed unsweetened green tea, chilled ½ cup 100% orange juice 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology 1 cup ice Preparation: 1. Place tea, orange juice, Shakeology, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. ENJOY!! Wanna know some other benefits of Green Tea?? *Green Tea Contains Various Bioactive Compounds That Can Improve Health *Compounds in Green Tea Can Improve Brain Function and Make You Smarter *Green Tea Increases Fat Burning and Improves Physical Performance *Antioxidants in Green Tea May Lower Your Risk of Various Types of Cancer *Green Tea May Protect Your Brain in Old Age, Lowering Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s *Green Tea Can Kill Bacteria, Which Improves Dental Health and Lowers You...