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November 11, 2015
I found this article very interesting and very true to what
I have experienced. I am big proponent of figuring out what works for your body
rather than following crazy diets that weren’t designed for you. I can’t do no
carbs. I just can’t physically do it. I feel like I will pass out and die. So I
try to eat good carbs and not junk! When I eat junk, I just keep going back for
more. This article explains why. If you
have trouble losing weight or if you’re not sure what carbs are “okay,” read
this article. It’s very enlightening!
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October 18, 2015
Did you know that “fat-free”
means they sucked all the flavor out with the fat, so they load it up with
other ingredients like sugar, flour, thickeners, and salt, therefore ADDING
calories?
Plus, let’s be honest.
Low-fat and fat-free tastes that way and are less satisfying. That can lead to
overeating. And since you’re eating, your body is expecting fat, when it doesn’t
get any, it can amp up your cravings until you give it the fat it needs.
That’s right. Your body
NEEDS fat. Healthy fats, or good fats, actually assist in weight loss. Monounsaturated
fats and polyunsaturated fats can be found in:
·
Olive oil
·
Canola oil
·
Sunflower oil
·
Peanut oil
·
Walnuts
·
Avocados
·
Peanut Butter (all natural)
·
Sunflower seeds
·
Tofu
·
Fatty fish
The most important thing
to remember is that buying low-fat and fat-free “junk” can hinder, not help,
your weight loss efforts. Sugar and refined carbohydrates, not fat, are what cause
a bigger waistline and obesity. Those with cholesterol and heart issues, be
sure to visit with your doctor about fat intake.
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October 12, 2015
Be
creative. A lot of my crock pot meals weren’t really supposed to be cooked in
the crock pot, but almost anything can be!
I am
currently doing the 21 Day Fix and a lot of these are friendly to that.
Here are 8 of my favorite, easy, healthy-ish crock pot meals!
Grocery
List
·
1 large can Veg-all
·
1 small can Veg-all
·
2 cans stewed tomatoes
·
Small can tomato sauce
·
Large can tomato sauce
·
2
small onion
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, diced
- 2 large carrots, grated (1 cup)
- 1-2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (I used the jarred stuff you can find by the produce)
- 10oz baby portobello mushrooms; quartered
- 2.5oz fresh baby spinach (about 4 cups
- 1 fresh pineapple, stalk (or canned pinapple chunks)
·
1 pound stew meat
2
pounds of ground chicken (or chicken breast)
2 pounds chicken
breast
1 package
cube steak
1 lb boneless, pork chops
·
2-pound
boneless beef chuck shoulder roast (No substitutions! This is the best cut
of meat for the slow cooker!)
low-sodium soy sauce
ketchup
BBQ sauce of choice
·
1 can Dr. Pepper
·
1 package taco seasoning
·
Salsa
of choice
·
butter
1 can broth
(vegetable, chicken or beef) 8oz sour cream (1 cup)
Worcestershire sauce
black pepper
paprika
8oz cream cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
Red wine vinegar
McCormick mesquite and chipotle seasonings
Nature’s Seasoning
Soy sauce
Brown sugar
The Recipes
Stew
Source:
my father-in-law
Ingredients
·
1 pound stew meat (you can go for a leaner choice
or drop the meat all together for a yummy veggie stew)
·
1 large can Veg-all with juice (it has the bigger
chunks of veggies)
·
1 small can Veg-all with juice
·
1 can stewed tomatoes with juice
·
Small can tomato sauce
·
1 small onion (chopped)-I forgot to add this and
it turned out fine!
Directions
1.
Dump everything in a gallon freezer bag and
season with Nature’s Seasoning (or some other natural seasoning).
2.
Freeze
3.
Set in fridge overnight and cook on low all day.
4.
Goes yummy with cornbread!
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Lettuce
Wraps
Source:
https://newleafwellness.biz/2015/08/06/31-crockpot-freezer-meals-for-back-to-school/
Yields:
6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of ground chicken (I just used regular chicken breast and I only used 1 pound since it’s just the 3 of us)
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, diced
- 2 large carrots, grated (1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (I used the jarred stuff you can find by the produce. It gives you clove-tablespoon conversions!)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon honey (I didn’t have any honey when I made this, so I used a bit of brown sugar)
Directions
- Add all ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on “low” setting for 4-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Break apart chicken and serve.
To Freeze
Add
all ingredients to a gallon-sized plastic freezer bag. Remove as much air as
possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in refrigerator
overnight and then cook in slow cooker for 4-6 hours on “low” setting. Break apart chicken
and spoon onto lettuce.
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BBQ
Chicken
(No
source. I just dump 3 things in)
Ingredients
·
1 pound chicken breast
·
BBQ sauce of choice
·
1 can Dr. Pepper (all the sugar cooks off,
right?? ;))
Directions
1.
Cook chicken and Dr. Pepper on low all day.
2.
Add 1/2 – ¾ bottle
of BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 30 minutes to an hour.
3.
Serve with veggies, beans, or mac n cheese.
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Chicken
Tacos
Source:
A combo of recipes I’ve seen friends use and seen on Pinterest
Ingredients
·
1/2 -1 pound chicken breast
·
1 cup water
·
1 package taco seasoning
·
½ cup
salsa
Directions
1. Dump everything in a gallon freezer bag.
2. Freeze
3. Set in fridge overnight and cook on low all day.
4. Serve in taco shells, small flour tortillas,
or lettuce for a low carb option.
Swiss
Steak
Source:
my mama
Ingredients
- 1 package cube steak
- 1 large can tomato sauce
- 1 can stewed tomatoes with juice
Directions
1.
Dump everything in a gallon freezer bag and
season with Nature’s Seasoning (or some other natural seasoning).
2.
Freeze
3.
Set in fridge overnight and cook on low all day.
4.
I serve over rice
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Mushroom Spinach
Crockpot Stroganoff
Source: https://newleafwellness.biz/2015/04/15/mushroom-spinach-crockpot-stroganoff/
Yields:
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 10oz baby portobello mushrooms; quartered
- 1 medium onion; diced
- 2 cloves of garlic; minced
- 1/2 cup broth (vegetable, chicken or beef)
- 8oz sour cream (1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 8oz cream cheese
- 2.5oz fresh baby spinach (about 4 cups)
Directions
- Place everything in freezer bag EXCEPT spinach and cream cheese
- Freeze
- Thaw overnight
- Cook on “low” for 7 1/2 hours.
- Add cream cheese and spinach.
- Cook on “low” for 1/2 hour or until everything is heated through and spinach is wilted.
Serve
your mushroom spinach crockpot stroganoff with egg noodles and a big green
salad. Yum.
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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops
Source:
https://newleafwellness.biz/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-crockpot-freezer-meals-for-back-to-school.pdf
Yields: 3-4 servings (depending on number of pork chops in pound)
Ingredients
• 1lb boneless, pork chops
• 1 fresh pineapple, stalk,
skin, and core removed and fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (or canned chuks)
• 2 tablespoons
light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons
low sodium soy sauce
Directions
1. To your freezer bag, add pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, and pork chops. (Add the pork chops to the bag last, so they’re the first ingredient poured into your slow cooker.)
2. Freeze
4. The morning of cooking, pour contents of freezer bag into your slow cooker. Cook on “low” setting for 6 hours, or until pork is cooked through and tender.
Serve with brown rice
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Swiss
Steak
Source:
my mama
Ingredients
- 1 package cube steak
- 1 large can tomato sauce
- 1 can stewed tomatoes with juice
Directions
1.
Dump everything in a gallon freezer bag and
season with Nature’s Seasoning (or some other natural seasoning).
2.
Freeze
3.
Set in fridge overnight and cook on low all day.
4.
I serve over rice
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Slow Cooker Beef
Roast and Carrot Recipe
Source: https://newleafwellness.biz/2014/07/23/slow-cooker-beef-roast-carrots/
Ingredients
- 2-pound boneless beef chuck shoulder roast (No substitutions! This is the best cut of meat for the slow cooker!)
- 1-2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- one seasoning packet (We love the McCormick mesquite and chipotle seasonings) or 3 tablespoons of your favorite homemade seasoning mix (Like homemade taco seasoning. Yum!)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker.
- Add lid, and cook on “low” setting for 8-10 hours until beef shreds easily with a fork.
To Freeze
Combine
all ingredients in a gallon-sized plastic freezer bag. Remove as much air as
possible and freeze for up to three months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight
in refrigerator. Cook on “low” setting for 8-12 hours, or until meat easily
pulls apart with a fork. Shred meat and serve!
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October 1, 2015
I. Can. Not. Wait to start my 21 Day Fix and Shakeology. The “why?” is so important when you are deciding what’s the best nutrition or fitness plan for you.
My why?
There are so many reasons, I don’t even know where to begin.
· I have a rare liver disorder called Gilbert’s Syndrome. There are really no symptoms or treatments EXCEPT for the fact that the whites of my eyes turn yellow when I am sick, worn down, not drinking enough water, or not taking care of myself and eating right. My eyes haven’t been bright white since I was pregnant…when I took the best care of myself EVER! I am ready for white eyes again!
· My stomach is not a fan of greasy, sugary foods. I am, but my digestive system is not. I am ready to feel good again.
· I am ready to be in the best shape of my life. I tend to slack off in the Winter…not this year!
· I am ready to eat right for the sake of being healthy. I’ve been guilty of going on strict diets to get ready for summer lake days. And then as soon as that day was over, I would eat crap again until it was time to prepare for the next one. Now, as a fitness and nutrition lover, that sounds absurd. I am so over those days. Consistency is key and the 21 Day Fix is perfect for that. I am ready to be healthy.
· I am ready to fuel my body with super foods every single day!
· I am ready to see what a difference it makes on my body, mind, and attitude!
Who will join me?? Monday is my start date and I would LOVE some company!
tiffrice83@gmail.com
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September 26, 2015
Good, Better Best
What can I eat?? The cleaner, the better.
The BEST (You can't eat too many of these!):
- Apple
- Grapes
- Grapefruit
- Melon
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Blueberries
- Beats
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
- Plain yogurt
- Unsweetened tea
- Lemon
Still good:
- Bananas
- Avocados
- Raisins
- Shellfish
- non-fat milk
- corn on the cob
- black coffee
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- non-fat cottage cheese
- brown rice
- refried beans
- eggs
- tomato sauce (no sugar)
- turkey breast
Eh:
- Beef
- almond milk
- whole grain bread and crackers
- Stevia
- white rice
- turkey bacon
- tuna
- veal
- lunch meat
- lettuce
- ketchup
- jerkey
- whole grain flour
- dark chocolate
- rice cakes
- wine (sorry ladies!)
- beer (sorry guys)
STOP!:
- cereal
- chips
- creamer
- chocolate milk
- wings
- cookies
- crackers
- creamed veggies
- doughnuts (dang!)
- muffins
- graham crackers
- energy drinks
- meats below 85% lean
- refined flour
- gravy
- cake
- candy
- muffins
- pudding
- soft drinks (even diet)
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