Archive for October 2014
My Fav Cheap and Not Cheap Workout Clothes
My “work clothes” are workout clothes, so that’s really cool! Looking through my workout wardrobe, I have a wide array of brands that I buy….Nike, Under Armour, Lululemon, Athleta, Gap, Champion (from Target), Impact Fitness, Adidas, Zumbawear, Old Navy, Marika, BCG (Academy brand), Avia, etc. I know, I know. It’s a lot, but it’s part…
Read MoreNormal and Proud
I’m not cool when it comes to my workout outfits. Nope. I’m just downright normal. Almost any class I teach, you will probably catch me in tights and a tank top. Normal shoes. No hats. No jewelry. Hair in a ponytail. Not setting any trends here. It’s not sexy, but, hey, we’re working out. I’m…
Read MoreMy Story of Healing
The tongue has the power of life and death… – Proverbs 18:21 Words are powerful. Who knows why some words roll off our backs and others stick, doing damage so deep that only God can fix. My story starts when I was a freshman in college. I entered Baylor as a secure, happy, outgoing 18…
Read MoreDark Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
1 scoop of protein powder (flavor of choice, I use vanilla) 2 Tbs. almond milk 1 Tbs. plain Greek yogurt ¼ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. dark chocolate chips 1 tsp. stevia Mix in a mug and heat in microwave for 60-90 seconds.
Read MoreChicken Basil Stir-Fry
1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into ¼ inch slices 1 Tbs. cornstarch Salt and pepper Olive oil 1 small onion, halved and sliced 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or mixed, cut into slices 6 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Tbs. rice vinegar 2 Tbs. soy sauce 1 c. fresh basil leaves,…
Read MoreCrock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs
20 oz. (1.3 lb.) lean ground turkey breast ¼ c. whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs ¼ c. grated parmesan cheese ¼ c. parsley, finely chopped 1 egg 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp. salt pepper For the sauce: 1 tsp. olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes 1 bay leaf salt…
Read MoreChocolate Chip Protein Cookies
1 c. oat flour ½ c. almond flour 1 scoop protein powder (I use vanilla) ½ c. coconut sugar or sweetener of choice 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg ¼ c. melted coconut oil 1 c. dark chocolate chips Mix everything (except the chips) well to make dough. Add the chips.…
Read MoreCookie Dough Balls
2/3 raw cashews 1/3 c. oats 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 Tbs. maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla ¼ c. dark chocolate chips Grind Oats and cashews in food processor. Add syrup, protein vanilla and blend again. Put in a bowl and stir in chocolate chips. Roll into 12 balls.
Read MoreBanana Bread
2 c. almond flour 1 c. coconut flour 1 egg 2 egg whites 1 small unsweetened applesauce 2 mashed bananas ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 1/3 c. honey Mix and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until brown.
Read MoreBlueberry Banana Protein Pancakes
¼. C. egg whites 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2 Tbs. almond milk 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ground flaxseed ½ banana, mashed Handful of fresh blueberries Mix first five ingredients then add banana and blueberries. Cook on skillet. Enjoy!
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