Simply Living a Fit Life

Seems like every weekend is a party that revolves around FOOD!!  So what is one to do when you are trying to get healthy and everyone else wants to PARTAY?? Through the years I have learned that with a little planning you can join in on the fun without stretching your waistline. Here are 3 tips to help you in reach your goals and join in on the fun!! 1.  Eat a small healthy snack before you go so your not as tempted to overeat. 2   Take a healthy lightened up dish. 3.   Eat off of a plate, don't graze at the table. Check out a few of my favorite healthy dishes to make and take to your next cookout. Spicy Sweet Slaw -- from the Health site. Loved this dish.  I always liked cole slaw but not the fat laden mayo that it generally contains. The recipe contains heart healthy apple cider vinegar and honey and antioxident rich red peppers.  Did you know that red peppers contain more than 200 percent of your daily vitamin C intake? Really what...

Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse I don't know about you but I have always had a serious sweet tooth but I like going into my closet and picking out an outfit to wear more.  This little dish is oh so easy to make and it is delicious!! Ingredients: 1 scoop chocolate shakeology 8 oz chobani yogurt  Directions: Mix ingredients until combined and add almond milk to desired consistency. Enjoy!!

So I just finished up 16 weeks of Hard Corps and  I can't say that I had a great physical transformation, but that that is because my nutrition hasn't been the best.  With Easter, traveling and a few birthdays I have been more relaxed with my eating habits.  What I can say is that even thou I didn't always eat clean the program really gives immediate results when I was being mindful of my clean eating.  I can tell you that I am stronger than when I started...I am able to do more pull ups and push ups. All in all...when you look at my experience with Hard Corps I am happy to say that I love the ease of a 22 minute workout and glad to add it to my fitness library.  I will definitely pull it out when I am in a time crunch and will give this one another go around at some point. Something about turning 46 made made me want to tackle Insanity Max 30 as my next program. I guess just because I am another year older doesn't mean I need to feel it, and the name ju...

Chicken Fajitas When the sun is shining and it is in the 70's,  I feel the need to dine outdoors!!  Now the question...what to make??  Something quick obviously...So what ?!?!?   Fajitas and margaritas immediately came to mind yesterday!!  Love me some Mexican!!! Hard to believe I didn't have my camera in hand, but I didn't!!!!  So for now you will have to look at today's left over pic from my lunch!  You can't get a more unprocessed meal than fajitas!!  I don't use those seasoning packets loaded with crap, I only use real spice.  Check out my recipe below!! Ingredients: 2 tsp coconut oil 3 medium peppers, sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, cut in strips Seasoning mix: 1 tsp Mexican chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt tortillas, warmed Toppings: Greek yogurt salsa Cheddar Cheese chopped fres...

Grilled Pepper Jack Chicken Isn't everything better with cheese?!?!?  Well everyone at this house thinks that it is!!  The one thing that I learned over the years is that when you place restrictions and focus on what you CAN'T have... you will always feel like you are depriving yourself and setting yourself up for challenges.  You need to focus on Moderation!!!  By following an 80/20 rule of thumb, you will feel satisfied and find it easier to stop the yo yo effect.  Chicken doesn't have to be boring! Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 2 sweet peppers, chopped 8 pieces of Colby 5 alarm cheese Mrs Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1 tsp black pepper Directions: Preheat grill Combine seasonings  Butterfly Chicken Breasts Season chicken, both sides Place the cut peppers in foil on the grill  Place chicken on grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes Top the chicken wit...

Skinny Peanut Butter Banana Bliss      Can I just say...everything is better with Peanut Butter!!  I am a chocoholic but sometimes I wanna change things up.  I had some vanilla shakeo, PB2 and bananas on hand and after working on my flower beds, I needed some fuel.    Let me know what you think!!   Ingredients: 4 oz almond milk 4 oz water 2 tbsp PB2 8 Oz ice 1/2  banana   Mix in blender until smooth top with chocolate sprinkles. enjoy!!   

Weekends and pancakes are a must in our house!!  Since we had company and it was a gorgeous spring morning I decided to try a light refreshing mix of lemon and blackberries!!  Sprinkled with a light dusting of powdered sugar...talk about delectable!! Ingredients:  1/2 cup oatmeal 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon of butter extract 4 egg whites 1/4 cup blackberries Directions: Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth then lightly mix in your blackberries. Spray a medium size skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium. Add pancake batter to prepared skillet and cover, cook until top is slightly set and carefully flip and cook till bottom is lightly browned. Top with pure maple syrup, Light Agave Nectar, honey and additional blackberries!