Egg and Tomato Salad

<br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love egg salads but not the mayo that comes with it? This clean eating recipe will surely be the right fit for you! It's packed with the right flavors minus the mayo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This clean eating, healthy recipe is very simple, easy to put together salad that quickly comes together and surely you will love it.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5wkdPorWxq2ilur8MoZuH938a4oo3fE3BFezsQSVUTEqI2dHwj7RI5SAtqniGxibFhojJyVKArnsF37jT11Hqlx5Ii-6EWY9EZ4wxDwXXV0aUfGUbfd2uXCgImPHNAWKqRZkn1-7sL15/s1600/2+hard+boiled+eggs%252C+chopped2+roma+tomatoes%252C+chopped1+tbsp.+balsamic+vinegar+%2528or+to+taste%2529Salt+to+tasteChopped+fresh+basil+to+taste.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5wkdPorWxq2ilur8MoZuH938a4oo3fE3BFezsQSVUTEqI2dHwj7RI5SAtqniGxibFhojJyVKArnsF37jT11Hqlx5Ii-6EWY9EZ4wxDwXXV0aUfGUbfd2uXCgImPHNAWKqRZkn1-7sL15/s320/2+hard+boiled+eggs%252C+chopped2+roma+tomatoes%252C+chopped1+tbsp.+balsamic+vinegar+%2528or+to+taste%2529Salt+to+tasteChopped+fresh+basil+to+taste.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What you need:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 hard boiled eggs, chopped</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tomatoes, chopped</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tbsp. of balsamic vinegar  (or to taste!)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salt to taste</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chopped fresh basil to taste</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What to do:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just prep the ingredients.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Toss it together and then serve! :)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All in just under 10 minutes!</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 14.6667px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are looking to live a healthier life with nutritional whole foods, regular exercise, and want to approach life with a positive outlook, </span><a href="mailto:afitnurse@gmail.com" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4a9cb8; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1155cc; font-size: 14.6667px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me</span></a><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 14.6667px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! I’d love to help support you on your journey and connect with you on improving your life and reaching your health and wellness goals.</span></span></div> <br /> <br />

Egg and Tomato Salad

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Love egg salads but not the mayo that comes with it? This clean eating recipe will surely be the right fit for you! It's packed with the right flavors minus the mayo. This clean eating, healthy recipe is very simple, easy to put together salad that quickly comes together and surely you will love it. What you need: 2 hard boiled eggs, cho

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Quick Snack Ideas for Those Busy Days

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRcJwX5moUVD-AYkHTeMjuX6o3EeiRvEqB9YXwejI-p2R3HkjzHLDpPIxKZpdW-Jo8IIglsZgJmHYML8d0lA3evHUttfKuhMrYnOINJEsLOd0eApEdqKVHfJtrapwlTULbPOg6HDCx3DG/s1600/quick_snack_ideas.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Quick snack ideas - healthy snacking options." border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRcJwX5moUVD-AYkHTeMjuX6o3EeiRvEqB9YXwejI-p2R3HkjzHLDpPIxKZpdW-Jo8IIglsZgJmHYML8d0lA3evHUttfKuhMrYnOINJEsLOd0eApEdqKVHfJtrapwlTULbPOg6HDCx3DG/s1600/quick_snack_ideas.png" title="Quick snak ideas for a busy day. " /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Snacking is an essential part of staying healthy in the midst of a busy lifestyle, so quick snack ideas are a must. Proper nutrition with minimal effort is key when it comes to quick snack ideas. I suggest planning a chunk of time one day to pack a bunch of snacks for the week. Or, make sure to plan a small amount of time in the evening to pack your snacks for the next day.</span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-d2317ec6-eae5-09d7-e137-ac6254bded27" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">Here are my top suggestions for quick snack ideas.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nuts</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: A great source of protein, nuts don’t need to be refrigerated and don’t make a mess! Nuts are one of the best quick snack ideas. My favorites are almonds, cashews and walnuts. You can pack them raw or coat them with coconut oil and brown sugar, and then bake for a sweet snack.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Veggies</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Obviously veggies are a great way to snack. I suggest pairing them with a protein like hummus to make sure they fill you up. Celery with almond butter is a great match too! Quick snack ideas are all about finding the right combinations of healthy and delicious.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eggs</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Hard boiled eggs are easy to make and a perfect addition to quick snack ideas. They are an awesome source of protein, so add them to your list during the busy season.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Leftovers</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Pack up a bowl of leftovers from dinner the night before so all you have to do is reheat and enjoy. Sometimes quick snack ideas are just packing smaller amounts of something you have already made - simple!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fruit</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Quick snack ideas include a plethora of fruits. I like to pair fruits with something else, like apples and cinnamon or bananas and peanut butter. These are great for the afternoon when you just need a bit of sweetness to get through the rest of the day :)</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cottage Cheese </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cottage cheese is great to eat plain or you can enhance the flavor by adding fruit, cinnamon, honey or pure maple syrup. Great to eat while answering emails or waiting for the kids to get off the bus.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lettuce Wraps </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quick snack ideas sometimes means wrapping tasty delights in lettuce. You can wrap bacon and tomato for a quick BLT or find a lunch meat with no nitrates or preservatives. I’ll sometimes even wrap up some stir fry from dinner the night before and it is delicious!</span></span></div> <span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">Quick snack ideas are essential for a healthy on-the-go lifestyle. Take my ideas and make them your own. Don’t let your busy lifestyle keep you from eating and snacking healthy, stay active and stay strong!</span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>

Quick Snack Ideas for Those Busy Days

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Snacking is an essential part of staying healthy in the midst of a busy lifestyle, so quick snack ideas are a must. Proper nutrition with minimal effort is key when it comes to quick snack ideas. I suggest planning a chunk of time one day to pack a bunch of snacks for the week. Or, make sure to plan a small amount of time in the evening

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Ham n’ Quinoa Hash with Baked Eggs

<div class="item b-b" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPF4PfI-C39_pz866XfK0wKMRqb7gP0IiW8_mYohvZVKU5XG5EM-JFs8T7mHClWe-_4xMvUDnDXEWyJ3Lz6k5JCQkqmsB7hvcHP0Sh2WM0gz5v42x_sLwUNzFsILBxbKG9tlwPxAyH9Rs/s1600/hamnquinoa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPF4PfI-C39_pz866XfK0wKMRqb7gP0IiW8_mYohvZVKU5XG5EM-JFs8T7mHClWe-_4xMvUDnDXEWyJ3Lz6k5JCQkqmsB7hvcHP0Sh2WM0gz5v42x_sLwUNzFsILBxbKG9tlwPxAyH9Rs/s1600/hamnquinoa.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="b-b h-1 strong" id="zlrecipe-title" itemprop="name" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 2em; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.2em;">Ingredients</span></div> </div> <ul id="zlrecipe-ingredients-list" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.5em; list-style: none; margin: 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 2.4em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-2 medium size sweet potatoes, diced</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-1/2 yellow onion, finely diced</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-1/2 cup cooked quinoa (1/4 cup uncooked + 1/2 cup water)</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-1 cup diced ham, precooked</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-2 tablespoons olive oil</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-toppings: avocado and fresh parsley</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></li> </ul> <div class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-instructions" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Instructions</div> <ol class="instructions" id="zlrecipe-instructions-list" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 3em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. First preheat oven to 350.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Next, in a large sauce pan (with NO plastic or silicon on it), heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Then, over medium/high heat, saute onions and sweet potato for about 5 minutes. Turn heat down to medium and let cook for about 7-10 more minutes (you should be able to pierce sweet potato with a fork). Season with salt and pepper. If needed- add more olive oil.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. With about three minutes left of sautéing, add in diced ham and cooked quinoa.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Crack 5-8 eggs on top and season with additional salt and pepper. Place entire pan into oven at cook at 350 for about 30 minutes, or until the eggs are as cooked as you like them.</li> </ol> <div> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 38.796875px;">Shared from fitfoodiefinds.com </span></span></div>

Ham n’ Quinoa Hash with Baked Eggs

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Ingredients -2 medium size sweet potatoes, diced -1/2 yellow onion, finely diced -1/2 cup cooked quinoa (1/4 cup uncooked + 1/2 cup water) -1 cup diced ham, precooked -2 tablespoons olive oil -1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) -1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste) -toppings: avocado and fresh parsley Instructions 1. First preheat oven to 350. 2

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Chocolate Casein protein brownies

<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Chocolate Casein protein brownies</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPk_gpLZ9rPxKONo6wsVGrAUJir7ixwH4v-JdGoC7snHfyrj3MTZSHlKzbtL3QLHrkg37VRcqGJ0P80HAVQ063fm6ax5tn_ACI_yEgilTs347wU-kc3H6OYXcVxs0RhwdhVUxiwPvpDTp/s1600/chocolate+casein+brownies1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPk_gpLZ9rPxKONo6wsVGrAUJir7ixwH4v-JdGoC7snHfyrj3MTZSHlKzbtL3QLHrkg37VRcqGJ0P80HAVQ063fm6ax5tn_ACI_yEgilTs347wU-kc3H6OYXcVxs0RhwdhVUxiwPvpDTp/s1600/chocolate+casein+brownies1.jpg" width="563" /></a></div><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /> <br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">These brownies have a great fudgy texture and best of all they are low carb, high protein making them a guilt free treat.</span><br /> <br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">INGREDIENTS</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /> <br /> 1 cup chocolate casein protein powder<br /> 1/3 cup almond meal<br /> 1 tablespoon cacao powder<br /> 2 teaspoons baking powder<br /> 2/3 cup almond milk<br /> 2 eggs<br /> 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (we used liquid stevia drops)<br /> <br /> Tip: Do not substitute the casein protein powder for whey as it will not work<br /> <br /> <br /> METHOD<br /> <br /> 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees<br /> 2. Spray a metal loaf tin with oil spray of choice (we used coconut oil spray)<br /> 3. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon. The mixture will be very sticky and thick.<br /> 4. Transfer the mixture into the metal loaf tin and press it down into the tin using your fingertips.<br /> 5. Bake for 15 minutes and remove from the oven.<br /> 6. Let the brownie cool in the tin before removing. It will be fudgy and sticky in texture.<br /> <br /> ENJOY!</span><br /> <div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>

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Chocolate Casein protein brownies These brownies have a great fudgy texture and best of all they are low carb, high protein making them a guilt free treat. INGREDIENTS 1 cup chocolate casein protein powder 1/3 cup almond meal 1 tablespoon cacao powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 2/3 cup almond milk 2 eggs 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice

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Clean Italian Wedding Soup

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Josefin Slab'; font-size: 30px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative;"><a href="http://melaniemitro.blogspot.com/2011/11/italian-wedding-soup.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Italian Wedding Soup</a></h3><div class="post-header" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-5331406234965650917" itemprop="description articleBody" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 708px;">So I made this recipe for the first time yesterday and  made it in the crock pot.  I will give you the recipe as is but then I'll give you my tweeks!  I think it has great potential but I would do some things differently.  If you make this recipe please comment on what you did differently so we can update the recipe and make it even yummier!  Who doesn't love wedding soup on a cold winter day!<br /> <br /> <strong>Ingredients:</strong><br /> <ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 lb extra-lean ground turkey breast</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 eggs beaten</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3/4 cup oat bran</li> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXDB7BbAC6XG8sBbNwru0R2NX2RFPvF_ZRPwnQXolII13XVN32YoLO5SeY4pX9XFYynqif0Wg2vTY1ZsdrxM87K7XQpkEgFryEfVvmYAS8y-CUmkH95EGh3mcLmp7q4uC3QYJLMVoDtY/s1600/wedding+soup.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #888888; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXDB7BbAC6XG8sBbNwru0R2NX2RFPvF_ZRPwnQXolII13XVN32YoLO5SeY4pX9XFYynqif0Wg2vTY1ZsdrxM87K7XQpkEgFryEfVvmYAS8y-CUmkH95EGh3mcLmp7q4uC3QYJLMVoDtY/s1600/wedding+soup.bmp" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="pinit-wrapper" style="cursor: pointer; left: 529px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 311.96875px; visibility: visible; z-index: 9999;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://melaniemitro.blogspot.com/2011/11/italian-wedding-soup.html&media=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXDB7BbAC6XG8sBbNwru0R2NX2RFPvF_ZRPwnQXolII13XVN32YoLO5SeY4pX9XFYynqif0Wg2vTY1ZsdrxM87K7XQpkEgFryEfVvmYAS8y-CUmkH95EGh3mcLmp7q4uC3QYJLMVoDtY/s1600/wedding+soup.bmp&description=Italian%20Wedding%20Soup" style="color: #888888; display: block; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="pinimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXXyo7bKndheoAlxIdk154ze6nfus2h9Vp4aED76mrKmRUR0j5GX7xkVzg6eUtmW9bwK5rOQhPgxHiWj2QpgxHi0we4BsS-84QF9-3L5Z-2Fp3-KD95OO7gLzS-gJ6AJs3r6kuickRvm-/s1600/pinterestx1_72.png" style="-webkit-box-shadow: none; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" title="Pin on Pinterest" /></a></div><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 tbsp minced fresh basil</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3 tbsp minced onion</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">8 cups low-sodium chicken stock</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 cups spinach, rinsed, packed and thinly chopped</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3/4 cup diced carrots</li> </ul><strong>Method</strong><br /> <ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, eggs, oat bran, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, basil and onion.  Shape mixture into 3/4 inch balls and set aside.</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">In a large stockpot, heat chicken broth to boiling.  Stir in spinach, carrots and meatballs.  Return to boil; reduce heat to medium.  cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are no longer pink.</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Serve hot with the rest of the Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.</li> </ul><em>So, I thought that the meatballs were to mushy so I would suggest baking the meatballs in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.  Then, add them to the soup and cook the rest of the way.  I would also add additional carrots into the soup!  The soup had great flavor and I absolutely loved it!</em><br /> <br /> <strong>Nutritional Info:  (serving is 1 cup)</strong><br /> Calories:  153<br /> Calories from fat:  6<br /> Protein:  17 g<br /> Total Carbs:  9 g<br /> Total Fat:  7g<br /> Fiber: 2g<br /> Sodium:  609 mg<br /> <br /> <em>This recipe was found in the Eat-Clean Diet Favorites Magazine by Tosca Reno!</em><br /> <div style="clear: both;"></div></div><div><em><br /> </em></div><div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>

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Italian Wedding SoupSo I made this recipe for the first time yesterday and  made it in the crock pot.  I will give you the recipe as is but then I'll give you my tweeks!  I think it has great potential but I would do some things differently.  If you make this recipe please comment on what you did differently so we can update the recipe an

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Focus T25 5 day Quick Start Meal Plan

Are you looking for Focus T25 meal plans? <br> <br> How about a 5 day Quick start program to jump start you into being a lean mean fat burning machine!<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowJJJLujLrryYemVEBxlmJBUweeIzsfEOlR4wLDIIazAxJHNVZeM0IWjXmyZ53CE993tXOH2jDFh9VADipXBeUKLUsoQNY8s_Udi7O3tnpBJf0aQDt-tFmkzPs0tO0d0wMVUccKLEPyTE/s1600/only25minuteseveryonehastimeforthat.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowJJJLujLrryYemVEBxlmJBUweeIzsfEOlR4wLDIIazAxJHNVZeM0IWjXmyZ53CE993tXOH2jDFh9VADipXBeUKLUsoQNY8s_Udi7O3tnpBJf0aQDt-tFmkzPs0tO0d0wMVUccKLEPyTE/s400/only25minuteseveryonehastimeforthat.png" width="400"></a></div> <br> <br> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">5-day quick start meal plan</span><br> Day 1<br> Breakfast: Raspberry Protein Shake<br> 1 c nonfat milk<br> 1/3 cup fresh or frozen raspberries<br> 1 scoop shakeology, any flavor<br> 1 Tbsp. flaxseeds<br> 1 cup ice<br> <br> AM Snack: Sweet citrus yogurt<br> 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt combined with 2 tsp. raw honey and 1 tsp. finely grated grapefruit peel<br> <br> Lunch: Chicken and Spinach Salad<br> 2 cups fresh baby spinach<br> 1/4 medium cucumber, sliced<br> 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms<br> 1 medium carrot, shredded<br> 11/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil<br> 4 oz. cooked chicken breast, boneless, skinless, sliced<br> · Place spinach, cucumber, mushrooms, and carrot in a large serving bowl<br> · Drizzle with oil and vinegar; toss gently to blend<br> · Top with chicken<br> <br> PM Snack: Turkey, Goat cheese, and avocado rolls<br> 2 sliced (1 oz.) low-sodium, nitrite-free, lean turkey breast, spread with 1 Tbsp (1/2 oz) soft goat cheese, topped with 1/2 tsp. chopped raw walnuts and 2 thin slices of avocado, rolled up.<br> Dinner: Grilled fish tacos with cabbage citrus slaw<br> 6 oz. raw cod (or flounder or fluke), washed, patted dry<br> 1/4 tsp. sea salt<br> 3 (4-inch) corn tortillas<br> 3/4 cup shredded raw cabbage<br> 6 fresh cilantro springs<br> 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice<br> 1 dash cayenne pepper (to taste; optional)<br> 1/4 medium avocado, cut into 6 slices<br> · Preheat grill or broiler to high<br> · Grill or broil fish for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Set aside<br> · Wrap Tortillas on a serving plate. Top each tortilla with one-third fish, cabbage, and cilantro.<br> · Season with lime juice and cayenne (if desired)<br> · Top each tortilla wit two avocado slices; fold and serve<br> <br> Daily workout: Alpha Cardio<br> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br> Day 2<br> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqw6oNpQdliKN1oipMjPy-Vxh9so_0z6DfIutM9xFZPacVCH_BNjXXPhV7xtJkyzJGuwrU1_sZ-LJn1nziN7w1QR2szmv01WNBe4_GFc_5ap9hMv3olsM4Yq9VPlNgBa1Ey41sG9fA3FBj/s1600/tome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqw6oNpQdliKN1oipMjPy-Vxh9so_0z6DfIutM9xFZPacVCH_BNjXXPhV7xtJkyzJGuwrU1_sZ-LJn1nziN7w1QR2szmv01WNBe4_GFc_5ap9hMv3olsM4Yq9VPlNgBa1Ey41sG9fA3FBj/s320/tome.jpg" width="320"></a>Breakfast: Silky almond smoothie<br> 1/2 cup nonfat milk<br> 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk<br> 1/4 cup water<br> 1 scoop shakeology, any flavor<br> 1 Tbsp. all-natural almond butter<br> 1 cup ice<br> · Place milk, almond milk, water, Shakeology, almond butter, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.<br> <br> AM Snack: Grapes<br> 1 cup of red or green grapes<br> <br> Lunch: Avocado Veggie Burger<br> 1 veggie burger patty<br> 1 whole-grain hamburger bun<br> 1/8 medium ripe avocado, mashed<br> 1 Tbsp. prepared salsa<br> 1/4 medium apple, sliced<br> · Preheat grill or broiler to high<br> · Grill or broil patty for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness.<br> · Place patty on bottom half of bun; top with avocado, salsa, and top half of bun.<br> · Serve with apple on the side<br> <br> PM Snack: High protein hard-boiled egg snack<br> 1 large hard-boiled egg, cut in half, drizzled with 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, and sprinkled with 1 dash of ground black pepper.<br> <br> Dinner: Chicken in foil<br> 1 (4-oz.) raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless<br> sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)<br> 1 medium new potato, sliced<br> 1/4 medium red bell pepper, chopped<br> 1/4 medium onion, chopped<br> 1 fresh thyme sprig<br> · Preheat oven to 375° F.<br> · Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside<br> · Place potato slice on a piece of aluminum foil. Top with chicken, bell pepper, onion, and thyme; fold foil over and seal edges securely to form a pouch.<br> · Place pouch on baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.<br> <br> Daily workout: Alpha Speed 1.0<br> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__K3bSewgzJ6E9JtDMZw_spEnGdEhhwC8vv9sqheXD-UvCN99gvZLMmg-BQBlMLWJlMZu27KhbANCl9g_H9buWftCM_Wa7FcmYF7DE2KcX3ENXklH-gDtDZxt-i5k9HG6qK_nEmcGNojQ/s1600/shakeology-scam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__K3bSewgzJ6E9JtDMZw_spEnGdEhhwC8vv9sqheXD-UvCN99gvZLMmg-BQBlMLWJlMZu27KhbANCl9g_H9buWftCM_Wa7FcmYF7DE2KcX3ENXklH-gDtDZxt-i5k9HG6qK_nEmcGNojQ/s320/shakeology-scam.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> Day 3<br> Breakfast: Yogo Berry Blast Shakeology<br> 1 cup water<br> 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt<br> 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries<br> 1 scoop Shakeology, any flavor<br> 1/2 cup ice<br> <br> AM Snack: Tropical Quinoa Snack<br> 1/3 cup cooked quinoa topped with 2 Tbsp. coconut milk beverage and 4 sliced medium strawberries.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Lunch: The perfect food improved<br> 2 large hard-boiled eggs, cut in half, yolks removed and reserved<br> 4 tsp. mayonnaise<br> 1 tsp. mustard<br> 1 green onion, finely chopped<br> Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)<br> Paprika<br> · Combine egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and green onion in a medium bowl; mix until smooth<br> · Season with salt and pepper if desired<br> · Fill each egg white half with one-fourth of yolk mixture. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.<br> <br> PM Snack: Chicken and Swiss Cheese Cracker<br> 1 large whole wheat cracker topped with 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard, 1 slice (1/2 oz.) low-sodium, nitrite-free chicken breast, and 1 slice (1/2 oz.) Swiss cheese<br> <br> Dinner: Lemon-dill halibut<br> 1 (6 oz.) raw halibut fillet<br> 1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil<br> 1/4 tsp. lemon pepper<br> 1 dash sea salt<br> 1 fresh dill sprig, finely chopped<br> 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat couscous, hot<br> Lemon wedges (for garnish; optional)<br> · Preheat oven to 500° F.<br> · brush both sides of halibut with oil. Place on baking pan.<br> · Sprinkle halibut with lemon pepper, salt, and dill.<br> · Bake for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until halibut flakes easily when tested with a fork.<br> · Place couscous on a serving plate; top with halibut. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.<br> Tip: 1 cup uncooked couscous generally yields 2 1/2 cups cooked couscous. As a convenience, you can cook some up for advance, store it in the refrigerator, and use it for up to 4 days.<br> <br> Daily workout: Alpha Total Body Circuit<br> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7GX8D2Xz0znhh6YFxpx1gCsYfgiejMCWWLxHmVBX-0982n4ci99RbPbQ_X7SqWZjLzom6l3iC_4xw8pNSsxVxvmO-mJNxwfgbB5lC8TvjPngSOCOU6Blts3JXtoiTpDEX_k74Rp51X4q/s1600/iphonepics7913+879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7GX8D2Xz0znhh6YFxpx1gCsYfgiejMCWWLxHmVBX-0982n4ci99RbPbQ_X7SqWZjLzom6l3iC_4xw8pNSsxVxvmO-mJNxwfgbB5lC8TvjPngSOCOU6Blts3JXtoiTpDEX_k74Rp51X4q/s320/iphonepics7913+879.JPG" width="320"></a>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6OmsBbi9kH5MDor3FNpbMpJKPNCzZgdNX_GEJE5TSGlpxpjVWAvOEVAM_lfAnv7QnJyHQm1yPv05oJifpd-brDHmvqEqt-AQ9HuYJWbg_NArnt1qsKlofuscD0zC0ZZAxEqEiP3dnLZY/s1600/iphonepics7913+901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div> Day 4<br> Breakfast: Morning Delight Smoothie<br> 1 cup 100% orang juice<br> 1/3 medium banana, cut into chunks<br> 1 scoop Shakeology, any flavor<br> 1 cup ice<br> · Place orange juice, banana, Shakeology, and ice in a blender; cover. Blend until smooth.<br> <br> AM Snack: Cinnamon-Ricotta Berries<br> 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese topped with 1/4 cup fresh or frozen berries, 1 tsp. slivered raw almonds, and 1 dash ground cinnamon.<br> <br> Lunch: Sirloin-Topped Arugula Salad<br> 4 oz. raw lean top sirloin steak<br> 2 cups fresh argula<br> 10 cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes), cut in half<br> 1/2 cup canned, drained artichoke hearts<br> 1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil<br> 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar<br> · Preheat grill or broiler to high<br> · Grill or broil sirloin for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Remove sirloin from heat; allow to stand 5 minutes.<br> · Place arugula, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts in a large serving bowl.<br> · Drizzle with oil and vinegar; toss gently to blend.<br> · Cut sirloin into thin slices; place on top of salad.<br> <br> PM Snack: Tuna and celery boat<br> 1 medium celery stalk filled with 2 oz. drained solid white tuna (packed in water) and drizzled with 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice and 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil<br> <br> Dinner: Roasted Tofu with Veggies<br> 1 lb. firm tofu, drained, cut into cubes<br> 5 cloves garlic, chopped<br> 12 oz. green beans, trimmed<br> 1 cup medium mushrooms, cut into quarters<br> 1 medium onion, cut into chunks<br> 3 medium red potatoes, cut into quarters<br> 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil<br> 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium blend, salt-free (to taste; optional)<br> · Preheat oven to 375° F.<br> · Place tofu, garlic, green beans, mushrooms, onion, and potatoes in a glass baking dish; drizzle with oil and soy sauce.<br> · Sprinkle with seasoning blend if desired; toss gently to coat well.<br> · Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring every 20 minutes.<br> · One serving equals one-fourth of recipe; refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.<br> <br> Daily workout: Alpha Ab Intervals<br> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br> <br> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtawiGbeH9R92iV_Qb4_uuluZZ1C6M6Rg3jKtT1EJYyJVbUGGco0tM7NifHDj8Rje1pLzuBSar5uW8pYXdYdlMYf-MD5N1SwCHOP6uyMi_tk7CReYEWlY_Z0wvgxE19T8fOagmaOEgpCD/s1600/t25faststat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtawiGbeH9R92iV_Qb4_uuluZZ1C6M6Rg3jKtT1EJYyJVbUGGco0tM7NifHDj8Rje1pLzuBSar5uW8pYXdYdlMYf-MD5N1SwCHOP6uyMi_tk7CReYEWlY_Z0wvgxE19T8fOagmaOEgpCD/s320/t25faststat.jpg" width="317"></a>Day 5<br> Breakfast: Peanut butter cup Shakeology<br> 1/2 cup water<br> 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk<br> 1 Tbsp. all-natural peanut butter (or almond butter)<br> 1 scoop Shakeology, any flavor<br> 1/3 medium banana, cut into chunks<br> 1/2 cup ice<br> · Place water, almond milk, peanut butter, Shakeology, banana, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth<br> <br> AM Snack: Fresh Melon<br> 1/2 cantaloupe (or 1 1/2 cups cubed honeydew or 1 1/2 cups cubed watermelon)<br> <br> <br> <br> Lunch: Turkey and vegetable sandwich<br> 2 slices whole-grain bread<br> 2 tsp. prepared pesto sauce<br> 1/4 medium avocado, sliced<br> 2 oz. low-sodium, nitrite-free, lean turkey breast; deli-sliced<br> 1/4 medium cucumber, sliced<br> 1 slice medium tomato<br> 1 thin slice medium red onion<br> 2 romaine lettuce leaves, washed, patted dry<br> · Top one slice of bread with pesto sauce, avocado, turkey, cucumber, tomato, onion, lettuce, and second slice of bread.<br> <br> PM Snack: Roast Beef Roll-Ups<br> 4 Slices (2 oz.) low-sodium, nitrite-free, lean roast beef, placed on 4 lettuce leaves, spread with 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, topped evenly with a 1/4 sliced medium red bell pepper, and rolled into 4 rolls.<br> <br> Dinner: Chef Salad<br> 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce<br> 1 oz. low-sodium, nitrite-free, lean turkey breast, chopped<br> 1 oz. low-sodium, nitrite-free, lean ham, chopped<br> 1 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, chopped<br> Medium potato, chopped<br> 1/8 medium avocado, diced<br> 5 medium black olives<br> 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil<br> 1 Tbsp. red win vinegar<br> · Place lettuce, turkey, ham, cheese, tomato, avocado, and olives in a large serving bowl.<br> · Drizzle with oil and vinegar; toss gently to blend.<br> <br> Daily workout: Alpha Lower Focus<br> <br> I am excited to be participating in a Focus T25 test group! The selected participants are learning about the meal planning, recipe guide, and are focused on getting incredible results with this program. We are going to be experts in the workout program, meal plan, and nutrition guide! 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Focus T25 5 day Quick Start Meal Plan

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Are you looking for Focus T25 meal plans?  How about a 5 day Quick start program to jump start you into being a lean mean fat burning machine! 5-day quick start meal plan Day 1 Breakfast: Raspberry Protein Shake 1 c nonfat milk 1/3 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 scoop shakeology, any flavor 1 Tbsp. flaxseeds 1 cup ice AM Snack: Sweet c

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Low carb Almond Banana cookies

Once in a awhile, it’s good to have a cheat meal. What can be a tough decision is deciding on what you want to consume. I never really craved for chips or baked goods until I was in a caloric deficit and browsing the markets for “goodies” was a big headache when I realize all of the ingredients may not be great in helping me obtain my goals. It’s better to know exactly what’s going in my body so I did some research and discovered some amazing recipes. Here’s a quick low carb solutions for cookies that’s super simple to prepare. I hope you guys enjoy!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vsDVjUo3Yp4Y_M94UAQ9FfNbxP64imkJEFeKnxReuWxlnlZQDVwTF8XxOaIL9OuNRZnDuSiq6ymxqWN9QDF60RsF01zgtU0q9y80RFw59xX5POfF9Ndq5epN5JiIVhjpoHQDalaJXV1N/s1600/cookie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vsDVjUo3Yp4Y_M94UAQ9FfNbxP64imkJEFeKnxReuWxlnlZQDVwTF8XxOaIL9OuNRZnDuSiq6ymxqWN9QDF60RsF01zgtU0q9y80RFw59xX5POfF9Ndq5epN5JiIVhjpoHQDalaJXV1N/s640/cookie.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Ingredients<br /> <ul><li>1 Cup Almond Flour</li> <li>1/2 Cup Coconut Flour</li> <li>1/2 Tbsp Baking Powder</li> <li>1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon</li> <li>Pinch of salt</li> <li>2 Eggs</li> <li>1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract</li> <li>1/4 Cup Coconut Oil</li> <li>1/4 Cup Almond Butter</li> <li>1/3 Cup Honey</li> <li>1 Ripe Banana Mushed (I like mine semi chunky)</li> </ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-P6IYeojUkMyOUd1WqvZVtGQ2AL03O8zp71iFsDQFouHkMpbJTI5N8ihPSilijHVo6s8aiZQ4B37eomNLP7nHGrVEt9uDUya0hrgRhdbBrsgIvTDVHg5MM5hkNeRYrdafjuizX4QP-dg/s1600/bakedcookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-P6IYeojUkMyOUd1WqvZVtGQ2AL03O8zp71iFsDQFouHkMpbJTI5N8ihPSilijHVo6s8aiZQ4B37eomNLP7nHGrVEt9uDUya0hrgRhdbBrsgIvTDVHg5MM5hkNeRYrdafjuizX4QP-dg/s320/bakedcookies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div><ol><li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</li> <li>Oil baking sheets or line with parchment paper.</li> <li>Seperately mix well dry ingredients together and wet ingredients together. (Minus Banana)</li> <li>Mix both dry & ingredients together before adding banana last.</li> <li>Scoop with a cookie scoop onto cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.</li> </ol>Yield: about 12 cookies with cookie scoop. Stores well for 5-6 days refrigerated.</div>1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br /> 2.Oil baking sheets or line with parchment paper.<br /> 3.Seperately mix well dry ingredients together and wet ingredients together. (Minus Banana)<br /> 4.Mix both dry & ingredients together before adding banana last.<br /> 5.Scoop with a cookie scoop onto cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.<br /> <br /> Yield: about 12 cookies with cookie scoop. Stores well for 5-6 days refrigerated.<div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>

Low carb Almond Banana cookies

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Once in a awhile, it’s good to have a cheat meal. What can be a tough decision is deciding on what you want to consume. I never really craved for chips or baked goods until I was in a caloric deficit and browsing the markets for “goodies” was a big headache when I realize all of the ingredients may not be great in helping me obtain my goa

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