Planning and Preparing in Advance is SO Important! (No Excuses)

Planning and having meals ready to go is probably one of the biggest favors that you can do for yourself. No excuses when its thought out and sitting in front of your face, right!!?? 12 turkey burgers, 12 egg white veggie muffins and a big bowl of cauliflower "potatoes" are packed away and soooo good! Recipes tomorrow!

Weight Loss Protein Powder and Organic Metabolic Fat Burner

I've been a fan of Doterra Essential Oils for awhile now. So much so that I decided to carry the line over a year ago. And while I have dappled in many of their products, I only recently decided to try their "Slim and Sassy" fitness line. My favs are the V Shake Protein Powder, a vegan blend, and the Metabolic Blend for weight loss. Both are high in fiber with no sugars or preservatives. The ingredients in both absolutely amaze me! I'm testing them out this month and will report back with results!

I love taking the occasional tech-free day!

Sometimes its just nice to put away the phone, computer and tablet and just BE...which is why there have been no posts this week..reflecting and setting intentions...sometimes breathing and absorbing life is enough. Have a blissful night :)

How I learned to love Tofu

I've had this fascination with tofu ever since the day I saw it floating in my miso soup. The stuff is full of protein and also low in calories and fat. I've been on a quest to make it taste...well....not like "stuff", for lack of a better word. I always end up with what looks like a combination of wet stirofoam and paper towels. So today I got creative with this "stuff" and came out with something pretty damn good. I'm thinking the key is baking it to retain the crispy crust and chewy inside.

I began by pressing the water out of it using paper towels with a heavy pot on top. Then marinading it in a ginger soy organic mix for 15 minutes. Next came baking it in the oven on 350 degrees for 30 minutes (flipping halfway through)...and voila'! Good looking "stuff" came out.

Since I wasn't extremely hungry tonight, I paired it with fresh broccoli and greek yogurt. Saved the bigger meal for lunch on the road tomorrow...a spinach spring mix Asian tofu salad. Broccoli slaw, avocado, sesame sticks, rice noodles, lemon and miso dressing mix pairs nicely with the marinated tofu. I could be a fan!

Quick and delicious Tostada

I escaped the Mexican food craving on Cinco de Mayo, yet found myself dreaming of it today. These healthy chicken tosdadas satisfied the urge but didn't break the caloric bank. Super simple to make and delicious with less than 300 calories per tosdada. And extremely filling I might add! Ingredients: 1 corn tosdado 2 oz chicken breast Handful of organic spring mix 1 tsp greek yogurt Jalepeno peppers 1 tablespoon 2% shredded cheese Pico de gallo spicy mix 1/4 mashed avocado Salsa ENJOY!

Easy, healthy dinner Idea

These salmon kabobs are a quick and simple meal to make and can be baked, broiled or grilled. I chose to bake these at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Dice eggplant, zucchini, squash and salmon, place on skewer, season and drizzle with lemon and voila! Eat alone, over a salad or quinoa to change it up.

Gearing up for your Goals

Its nearly impossible to out train unmindful eating. Similar to spinning wheels in mud. The jumpstart that is needed to kick off your fitness goals begins with nourishing your insides with what it needs to translate to the surface. Yet, it is difficult to commit to. Good, clean food doesn't have to be bland, even when you are on the road. There are always options available. Make the commitment to have compassion for yourself and make one good decision each day until it becomes a habit. Your shorts will thank you for it.