Detox Menu Shopping Haul

Last week I started detoxing or how others like to call it "eating clean." After experiencing a 5 month plateau, I figured my body had grown used to my normal food options, so I decided to shake up my menu! I researched a bit on detoxing and figured the more extreme juicing/fasting detoxes were not for me. I mean, I need substance people lol. So, I decided to incorporate healthy food options, low carb choices, and high protein in a way that wouldn't make me feel like I was starving and this is what I've come up with so far. 

I invented a meal plan that allows me to eat all day while feeling full, energized, and satisfied. *Spoiler alert: I'll be sharing it with you all in my next post depending on how interested you are in learning more about it!*

Fruits

• Golden Apples
• Pears
• Plums
• Bananas
• Strawberries

Meat

• Brown N' Serve Lite Original Sausage Links
• Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Perdue Short Cuts Grilled Chicken Strips
• Bacon

Veggies

• Baby Carrots
• Fresh Express Lettuce Trio Salad
• Fresh Express Garden Salad
• America's Choice Canned French Style String Beans
• America's Choice Canned Whole Kernel Corn

Snacks

• Snack Pak Sugar Free Jello
• America's Choice Mixed Fruit Cups in Light Syrup

Other

• America's Choice Garlic & Butter Croutons (for salad)
• America's Choice Light Balsamic Vinegar Salad Dressing
• Better Oats Strawberries & Cream Oatmeal with Flaxseed (not in picture)

Dairy

• Fat Free Milk
• Sargento Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Stick
• Danon Light & Fit Yogurt: Coconut Pineapple, Peach, Key Lime
• Grated Parmesan Cheese (for salad)
• Fat Free Chocolate Pudding (not in picture)
• Fat Free Whipped Cream (for jello & pudding)

Drinks

• Assorted Green Tea Bags
• Sparkling Water
• Wyler's Light Add to Water Powder Mix in Grape
• GNC Mixed Fruit Whey Protein Powder (not in picture)

Interested in getting my detox menu meal plan?

Leave a comment and I'll be sure to share it next time!

Recipe of the week(HG)

Hello Ladies,

So this week I have a recipe to share that is very interesting and EASSSYYY to make, oh and did I mention its CAKE CAKE CAKE! While watching Dr.Oz a few weeks ago, on the show was the fabulous Hungry Girl. While on the show she showed several recipes that were awesome-healthy, easy to prepare and inexpensive! For more details, If you're interested you can visit the site . last week I prepared the Chicken Parm you can check it out here I got the recipe from an older version which can be found here.  So to the recipe already........

Club Soda Chocolate Cake

1/12th of cake: 171 calories, 3.5g fat, 301mg sodium, 34g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 19g sugars, 1.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5* 

Ingredients:

One 18.25-oz. box moist-style devil's food cake mix (or other chocolate cake mix)

One 12-oz. can club soda

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9" X 13" baking pan with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, whisk cake mix with soda until smooth. Pour into the pan.

Bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 - 35 minutes.

Slice and enjoy!

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

Okay so here’s my version! Due to the fact that I didn’t follow the recipe when I went to the grocery store I picked up the wrong amount of cake mix. I bought a cake mix that had about 3 oz’s less, so what I did to supplement that I poured 3 oz’s less of club soda.  Other than that I followed the directions as listed and decided to add a little décor to my cake (sprinkles of course)!!!! Oh and I added some chocolate frosting! So I decided to use half of the frosting and that adds about 50 calories or < to the recipe. I just can’t do regular cake without icing..... So here's my picts……

Ending result……. Fabulous, inexpensive and HEAAALLLTHHHYYY!!!WooooHooo

Glo's Workout Wishlist

Hey Ladies,

So me and my fave fitness buddy Daisy!!!  Have been talking about a few things we’d like to have in aiding us with our workouts. So I figured I’d share what was on my Workout Wish list!!!

1. Nike Free TR Fit 2 Breathe Women's Training Shoe $95.00

 A new pair of shoes (I’d feel bad not to wear these on a good workout)

A Heart Rate Monitor (one or the other) to track calories, and heart rate on various activities

2. Polar FT4 $99.95

3. Garmin FR70 $129.99

So What's on your workout wish list or what new gadgets have you purchased that have helped you on your journey???

New Product Find (GNC Pro Performance Whey Protein)

My shake made with skim milk

Hey ladies,

So I recently realized that I was failing to meet the suggested amount of protein that I should be in taking for my diet. So I thought about several different ways to alter my diet. Then I considered protein shakes. So I done a little bit of researching, I considered several different brands. I then came across GNC Pro Performance. This brand has several different flavors and after reading the reviews and comments I decided to go with the Banana Cream Flavor. This flavor is so delish! It reminds me of a banana-flavored milkshake, and it definitely has helped me to make my recommended amount of protein in take.  Below is some information that I found via WebMd.com

Dieters. When shedding pounds sensibly, the goal is to lose body fat but maintain lean muscle mass. Protein helps you do that. Protein foods tend to be more filling, so they delay hunger, making it easier to stick with your weight-loss program. Just keep an eye on the calories and portion sizes of your protein choices when including them in meals and snacks.

Protein shakes

As interest in health and nutrition grows, more and more people are trying protein shakes as a way to lose weight or enhance their sports performance. What do protein shakes consist of, and what are their true benefits? Here's some information to guide you.

 

What are protein shakes?Protein is one of the body's main building blocks for muscle, bone, skin, and other tissues. Used often by athletes, protein shakes come in many combinations of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. They can range from 100% protein to mostly carbohydrates with a little added protein and fat. Protein shakes come in a variety of flavors in powder form or in ready-to-drink packages, such as cans or foil packs.

How much protein do you need?Almost all people can get the protein they need from whole foods and drinks in their diet. The recommended daily intake of protein for healthy adults is 0.75 g of protein per kilogram of body weight, or about 45 to 56 g of protein a day

Whey protein is:

·       A protein found in milk

·       Fast-absorbing

·       In your body for a shorter time

·       A good supplement after intense workouts

Grocery Shoppin(Small Pickup)

 Hey Ladies,

I did a bit of grocery shopping earlier this week and wanted to share with you.  Below are some quick snapshots I was able to get. The most important items for this shopping trip was fruits/veggies and healthy snacks of course! 

So The 1st place was Sam's Club because I like their fruit/veggie prices and of course the quantity! So here is my Basket of goodies

Fruit cups Mixed variety/ Peaches
Tomatoes for salads
Bag Lettuce(Salads)
Apple Sauce Cinnamon/ Original
Red Seedless Table Grapes
Strawberries
Bananas
Fuji Apples(All time FAVE!!!)
I also threw in some other things such as eggs, Double Fiber bread, Pepsi Max, Milk(household)

2nd and Last stop was WALMART!!! Ok so here is where I picked up my normal goods! Except I decided to try some new Ice cream, yogurt and lean cuisines!

So tell me whats on your grocery list/cart??? So I can try something new

Eating Healthy While Supporting the Community

Farmer Markets-Locally Grown

As we all know the benefits of eating healthy and the expensive price of produce and other healthy options, I recently decided to do a little research. I looked into my local farmers market and not only found out that all the items are locally grown, but there is also fresh poultry and other meats being sold there as well. I thought that only produce would be sold there (little did I know, lol). I also found out that there was a small café’ inside and everything being made there was fresh from the locally grown farms! Talk about a healthy place for shopping and eating. Now to the most important, business! I know that buying a bag of apples or fresh spinach is pricier than little Debbie cakes and Hostess. So I see this as a wallet friendly way to shop for healthier food options! (WoooHoo) I say that because these foods come directly from a local location, so its not(transportation) prices, the food is fresher because of the short distance and because the farmers want local support their willing to negotiate their prices!

So I encourage you all to do a little research and locate a farmers market in your area! And if you cant locate one, then there is always Trader Joes and Whole Foods near!
"keep it fitnfab"-Glo

Plan-Friendly Shopping List Courtesy of Weight Watchers

Hey ladies! I recently opened up my email and found this glorious gift that I've been dying to share. As a member of Weight Watchers, I am always receiving awesome tips and guidelines for healthy weight loss. This week's email featured a plan friendly shopping list which I thought was perfect! Often we end up proclaiming an interest in healthy eating and end up going to the grocery store lost and unsure of where to start! 

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Before we get started, I just want to stress that this shopping list/article was not prepared by me but by Weight Watchers the direct link to this list can be found towards the end of this post.


So here are few items you should look out for while shopping:

Fridge staples

Cheese:

• reduced-fat or fat-free hard cheese, such as parmesan
• grated cheese
• cream cheese
• cottage cheese

Condiments:

• mustard
• ketchup
• light or nonfat butter
• light or nonfat margarine
• low-fat salad dressing
• low-fat sour cream
• light mayonnaise

Cooking essentials:

• bottled minced garlic
• fresh lemons and limes to squeeze for juice

Diet beverages:

• flavored waters and seltzers
• soda
• light juice cocktails
• sugar-free lemonade mixes

Dips:

• hummus
• black bean dip
• fat-free or low-fat sour cream-based dips

Eggs/liquid egg substitute


Fresh Fruit:

• whole items such as apples and plums
• cut up melons and mixed fresh fruit salad

Fresh vegetables:

• whole items for slicing and dicing
• bagged salad mixes
• Cut-up vegetables for dips

Hot dogs and bacon:

• Canadian-style bacon
• light turkey or pastrami bacon
• reduced-fat or fat-free hot dogs

Luncheon meats:

• deli-sliced turkey breast
• lean ham
• roast beef

Meat, fish and poultry:

• lean beef
• skinless fish
• lean ground chicken
• turkey breast

Meat alternatives:

• soy dogs
• tofu
• tempeh
• seitan

Milk:

• skim
• 1%
• buttermilk

Starches:

• tortillas
• wonton wrappers
• fresh pastas

Yogurts/smoothies (low-fat or fat-free varieties)

Freezer staples

Breakfast items:

• whole-grain waffles
• pre-made pancakes

Frozen desserts:

• light and fat-free ice creams, muffins and cakes

Frozen Entrees (light breakfasts, lunches, dinners and side dishes)


Frozen Fruit (for baking and making smoothies)


Frozen Starches (low-fat/low-calorie potatoes and squashes)


Frozen Vegetables (whole, cut-up and sliced for soups, stir-fries and other entrees)


Meal kits (Asian stir-fries that include already cut veggies and light sauces)
Meat substitutes:

• veggie burgers
• soy products

Meat, fish and poultry:

• lean beef
• skinless fish
• lean ground chicken
• lean ground turkey breast

Soup (bean-based, broths for cooking)

Pantry staples

Baking mixes/needs:

• angel food cake
• spice cake
• reduced-calorie pancake and brownie mix
• light or fat-free, sugar-free pudding and gelatin mixes
• sugar and/or sugar substitutes

Beans and lentils (canned and dried; kidney, pinto, black, chickpeas, etc.)


Bread/starches:

• light whole-wheat or whole-grain breads
• reduced-calorie hamburger and hot dog buns
• pre-made thin pizza crust
• reduced-fat crackers

Canned fish (tuna and salmon packed in water)


Canned vegetables and soups:

• pureed pumpkin for baking
• chopped chilies
• canned artichoke hearts
• fat-free broth
• reduced-fat tomato-based soups

Canned fruit (packed in water or their own juice)
Cereal:

• high-fiber varieties
• dry oats and farina
• instant flavored oatmeal

Dried fruit/vegetables:

• cranberries
• raisins
• apricots
• sun-dried tomatoes
• dehydrated vegetable snack mixes

Jam/jelly


Oil, vinegar, cooking spray and other bottled sauces/dressings

• teriyaki
• reduced-sodium soy
• reduced-calorie syrup
• olive-oil flavored cooking spray, etc.

Pasta, rice and other dry grains:

• whole-wheat pasta
• brown and wild rice
• bulgur
• couscous

Peanut butter or other nut butters/nuts


Savory snacks:

• light popcorn
• baked chips
• portion-controlled cracker packs

Seasonings:

• dried herbs and spices
• prepackaged seasoning packets

Shelf-stable vegetables:

• whole onions
• heads of garlic
• potatoes

Sweet snacks (reduced-fat and fat-free candy, cookies and chocolates)


Tomato sauce and paste:

• bottled and canned
• plain and seasoned

Popular getting-started must-haves

• Canned, fat-free refried beans (for burritos, quesadillas and vegetable dips)
• Flavored mustards (such as tarragon, dill and honey mustards for sandwiches, potato and poultry toppings)
• Flavored salsas/canned seasoned tomato products (for potato toppings, vegetable dips, poultry and fish, Mexican-based dishes)
• Frozen veggie burgers (black bean, Southwestern- and Indian-flavored and soy burgers)
• Grapes (wash and freeze for a frozen treat)
• Gum
• High-fiber crunchy cereal (to snack on or mix into yogurt) 
• High-quality dark chocolate 
• Highly flavored vinegars (high-quality balsamic vinegar and herb-infused vinegars)
• Highly flavored cheeses (Parmigiano Reggiano, crumbled feta, blue cheese)
• Highly flavored oils (toasted sesame, walnut, extra-virgin olive oil)
• Light crackers/cookies (look for pre-portioned snack packs)
• Light or fat-free whipped topping (for dessert toppings or as a dip/topping for fresh fruit)
• Light or nonfat sour cream and plain yogurt (for making dips and sauces; plain, fat-free Greek yogurt is nice and thick — perfect as a chili/stew topping and thicker creamy sauces)
• Low-fat microwave popcorn
• Mini packs of low-fat cottage cheese 
• Pistachios in shells/tamari roasted almonds 
• Whole-wheat pitas/tortillas/wraps (use for sandwiches or slice, season and toast for homemade chips)
• Soy chips/baked chips/flavored rice cakes
• Spaghetti squash (bake and remove flesh with a fork as a pasta alternative)
• String cheese
• Sugar-free, fat-free pudding and gelatin
• Sugar-free, fat-free fudge pops, ices and ice cream bars
• Sweet potatoes (for homemade oven-baked fries)
• Whole-wheat pasta and whole-wheat couscous

(Source Weight Watchers)

xoxo,
daisy