Ready for another challenge?!?! I know many of you are so here it is! This time around we will be doing 2 separate challenges for 30 days instead of 90. One of the challenges will be a weight loss challenge and the other will be a Push-up challenge for those who don’t necessarily need to lose weight. The first person to lose 8lbs will win the weight loss challenge. To win the push-up challenge you have to be able to…
Vegetarian Meatloaf: http://www.sparkpeople.com Ingredients: 1.5 cups dried lentils, rinsed 2 yellow onions 1/4 cup olive or canola oil 3 cups brown rice (cooked) 1 (6-ounce) can of tomato paste 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tsp marjoram 1 tsp sage 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 3/4 cup tomato sauce (or pasta sauce) Additional ketchup or salt to taste Directions: Rinse the lentil and cook them in 3-4 cups water until soft (about 30 minutes). Drain excess liquid. Mash…
Turkey Meatloaf http://www.myrecipes.com Ingredients • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups) • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth • 3 tablespoons ketchup, divided • 1 3/4 pounds ground turkey, 97% lean • 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs • 1 large egg, lightly beaten • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten Preparation 1. 1. Preheat…
White Bean and Spinach Pizza http://www.eatbetteramerica.com Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:30 min makes:8 servings 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® cannellini (white kidney) beans or 1 can (15 or 16 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 package (10 oz) prebaked thin Italian pizza crust (12 inch) 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 cup firmly packed washed fresh spinach leaves (from 10-oz bag), thinly sliced or torn…
Dining Out the Healthy Way: Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner take the following tips with you so you can enjoy dining out without the guilt. Drinks: Stick to water and try to drink at least half the glass before any of the freebies arrive. By freebies I am referring to chips and salsa, bread and butter… fat and carbs that will fill you up before you even have a chance to eat your healthy main dish. Freebies: Ask your…
Well, I have found many different articles expressing the dangers of artificial sweeteners and to stay away from them completely. I have also found just as many expressing the benefits and how harmless they are in small amounts. If you are interested, below is a small article I’d like you to read from Men’s Fitness. Before you do, I want to give you my opinion. I personally use Stevia in my tea and when I make my own protein bars. …