Tasty Tuesday

Want a healthier and protein packed version of a traditional favorite? These are the answer to my carb and sweet craving when I want something besides eggs or if I'm going to the gym in an hour or so, this is a great way to get the carbs you need for energy to fuel your workout. I seriously like these better than any pancakes, I don't know it it's the extra vanilla flavor from the protein powder and dash of cinnamon, but I'm obsessed with these things. Obviously, you can't go after the whole stack if you're wanting to slim down or maintain, but 1 of these before a workout or 2 of these for a meal with some fruit is a great meal too. I make the whole mix, then put the others in the fridge for later.

Makes 6 - 4 inch heavenly pancakes
1 1/2 Cup Kodiac pancake mix
1 scoop Whey CytoSport protein powder (just under level)
1 tsp cinnamon
just add water to preferred consistency (about equal parts pancake mix to water)
Top them off with whatever you want, healthiest option would be an Agave, then Honey, then a syrup. Just try to get something without additives, typically the more there are, the worse it is for you.

Food Week - Mini Menu

It's FRIDAY!!! 

As promised, here is a little menu for you to get an idea of some of the things I eat and when in a typical day. Recipes are on their way for the one you would like to see, so leave me a quick comment below so you can tell me which ones you're interested in..:) 

On the bottom of the chart you can see the typical times I eat each thing, I would prefer to eat dinner earlier, but Nick sometimes doesn't get home until later...the joys of commuting....Poor guy. 

-Prograde Nutrition

-Thinkthin bars

-Cheesey Salsa Eggs

-Protein Spinach Smoothie

-Chipotle Chicken

Hope this helps you all out a little bit! PLEASE let me know if you have questions on anything more specific because I know nutrition is a lot more complicated than this little bit of a menu. 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! 

Food Week

Hope you all a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend and started off the Holidays with a ton of fun! I was so proud of myself on Thanksgiving because we actually got 2 full 'dinners' about 3.5 apart and I didn't feel sick to my stomach at all, I kept very good control, but was still able to eat everything I wanted and planned for. Me and my husband joined two of his sisters in an early morning 4 mile 'Earn your Turkey' run so that was a great way to start it off.

On to the matters of the week...I've gotten lots of requests to share what it is that I eat. So, this week I'm going to share a typical breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks that I would have.

I literally eat the same thing for breakfast every morning, don't ask me how I don't get sick of it, but I crave it daily. Eggs, cheese, and salsa are definitely my go to. I usually pair it with some kind of fruit; apple, orange, banana, grapefruit, etc.

And as always....wash it down with 24 oz of water before 10 am. Try it out and stay tuned for lunch tomorrow:)

Most important meal of the DAY

Sorry it's been a couple days...where do the days go?!!? Haha anyways, this is what I just had for breakfast and I seriously crave these eggs and salsa every single day! Then switch it up with either a wheat tortilla, steel cut oats, or some kind of fruit, most likely an apple.

Breakfast is HANDS down the most important meal of the day!! It's what jump starts your metabolism and helps keep you from getting that afternoon drag, and too many other benefits that it would get boring if I listed them all. So just trust me on this one, and eat SOMETHING before you start your day!  If you are one of those people that just runs out the door without time to think, grab one of these with an apple, banana, something! OK? Then polish it off with a tall glass a water. Ok, Thanks! 

My personal breakfast of choice: 

3 egg whites / 1 whole egg 

1 cheesestick shredded and mixed in while it's still on the stove

Jack's salsa to taste

All these products you can get at Costco for the best deal.

Now, go EAT BREAKFAST!!