Here's a yummy recipe I found on Muscle and Fitness Hers that is a great alternative to the famous golden arches! Enjoy!
FRIED” CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO FRIES
INGREDIENTS:
"FRIED" CHICKEN
6 oz chicken breast tenders (raw)
1 egg white
1T water
1 tsp coconut oil, melted
1/3 c Fiber One cereal
Pinch of black pepper, paprika, salt (optional) to taste
SWEET POTATO FRIES
4 oz yam – sliced lengthwise into ¼” thick strips
1 tsp olive oil
1T water
Pinch of salt and/or cinnamon (optional) to taste
HOW TO PREPARE:
FRIED CHICKEN
1. Blend fiber cereal & spices in food processor.
2. Pour blended mixture into Ziploc bag – set aside.
3. Whisk egg whites, oil, and water.
4. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then place into the bag.
5. Seal bag and shake to coat evenly.
6. Place chicken on baking sheet coated with cooking spray and set aside.*
SWEET POTATO FRIES
1. Put yams, oil and water in Ziploc bag and shake to coat evenly.
2. Arrange flat on baking sheet next to chicken.*
*Bake chicken and fries in oven at 375 for 25-30 min (or until deep golden brown) – turning 1x halfway during cooking.
NUTRITION DATA
Per serving (Serves 1): 452 calories, 46 grams protein, 41 grams carbohydrates, 12 grams fat.
Per serving (without fries): 274 calories, 44 grams protein, 9 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams fat.
Bigger, Stronger, Faster
This is a documentary about the use of steroids throughout history. I think this was a great way to enlighten people about the fact that steroid use isn't as bad as people think it is. All it takes is for someone to ruin and taint the name, like "steroids," and then it's forever doomed. I really recommend anyone and everyone to watch this video, all parts of it, to gain the REAL understanding about steroids! Enjoy!
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day...
The clouds begin rolling in, the sunlight slowly dims and the land becomes cold and dark. As the earth begins drinking its liquid life, humans retreat to their warm shelters and slowly, unconsciously become tired.
We don't realize that the weather outside actually effects our moods in unpredictable ways. Today, as the wind roared and the rain pelted, I fell into a deep sleep and became entracnced as the rain hit my window paine in a perfect symphony.
I woke up from my slumber in a groggy, half conscious dilemma... I didn't work out! What was I to do now that I had homework galore and wild, hurricane-like conditions outdoors. So, what was I to do?
A thought came to mind. I popped in one of my corny, over-the-top work out dvds and got to work. From dancing the love-handles away to breathing techniques with yoga, my dilemma was solved and my day could continue.
Even though it was still rainging outside, my clouds parted and the sun came out. I guess there's no excuse for not working out...
We don't realize that the weather outside actually effects our moods in unpredictable ways. Today, as the wind roared and the rain pelted, I fell into a deep sleep and became entracnced as the rain hit my window paine in a perfect symphony.
I woke up from my slumber in a groggy, half conscious dilemma... I didn't work out! What was I to do now that I had homework galore and wild, hurricane-like conditions outdoors. So, what was I to do?
A thought came to mind. I popped in one of my corny, over-the-top work out dvds and got to work. From dancing the love-handles away to breathing techniques with yoga, my dilemma was solved and my day could continue.
Even though it was still rainging outside, my clouds parted and the sun came out. I guess there's no excuse for not working out...
Fat Fling?
Could your dates be destroying your health?
Dinner date at 7:00 p.m.? Movie at 9:00 p.m.? Sounds like a perfect ending to a perfect day... or is it? First there's dinner at that exciting restaurant that you've been waiting to go to forever. When you sit down at the cushy booth, you start flipping through the delicious menu with fatty foods jumping off the page. First you order that Bikini Martini with sugar on the rim. Next comes the heavy pasta with creamy, dreamy Alfredo sauce with grated cheese snowed on top. Another martini? Don't mind if I do. Finally you end with that molten double chocolate cake of epic proportions. Dinner is complete. On to round two.
The clock has struck 9:00 p.m. and the movie trailers begin. You get your tickets, rush inside and are taken aback by the sea of theater treats. From sugar-coated Sour Patch Kids to the double cheesy nachos, your taste buds are electric. You make your decision and go with the double butter popcorn with sprinkles of cheddar cheese. Large coke? Of course! At the end of the night, you're thinking to yourself "What in the world did I do?"
Morning arrives and the dread of hitting the gym lingers in the back of your mind. Double the cardio? You know you need to. Now it's back to health food, diets and two-a-days. But beware, another date night is lurking in the shadows.
(Photo courtesy of Well Heeled Blog)
Dinner date at 7:00 p.m.? Movie at 9:00 p.m.? Sounds like a perfect ending to a perfect day... or is it? First there's dinner at that exciting restaurant that you've been waiting to go to forever. When you sit down at the cushy booth, you start flipping through the delicious menu with fatty foods jumping off the page. First you order that Bikini Martini with sugar on the rim. Next comes the heavy pasta with creamy, dreamy Alfredo sauce with grated cheese snowed on top. Another martini? Don't mind if I do. Finally you end with that molten double chocolate cake of epic proportions. Dinner is complete. On to round two.
The clock has struck 9:00 p.m. and the movie trailers begin. You get your tickets, rush inside and are taken aback by the sea of theater treats. From sugar-coated Sour Patch Kids to the double cheesy nachos, your taste buds are electric. You make your decision and go with the double butter popcorn with sprinkles of cheddar cheese. Large coke? Of course! At the end of the night, you're thinking to yourself "What in the world did I do?"
Morning arrives and the dread of hitting the gym lingers in the back of your mind. Double the cardio? You know you need to. Now it's back to health food, diets and two-a-days. But beware, another date night is lurking in the shadows.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Chocolate Angel Cake
If anyone's like me, you looooooove dessert. It's the best part of the meal and what you cram your stomach with even if you're full. It's literally the icing on top of the cake. But, dessert isn't necessarily on the diet plan. I came across this delicious recipe for Chocolate Angel Cake from FoodFit.com that I think any diet-fein could appreciate without the guilt and increase in cardio the next day. I know my mouth is salivting so the wait is over... enjoy!
This recipe serves: 14
1 cup minus 2 tablespoons cake flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups superfine granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups egg whites (about 10 large eggs), at room temperature
1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Sift the flour twice with the cocoa powder and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
3. With an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form when the mixer is removed from the batter.
4. Add half of the remaining sugar and beat for 1 minute. Add the remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla.
6. Fold the flour and sugar mixture into the egg whites, 1/4 cup at a time, until just incorporated.
7. Put the batter in an ungreased 10" tube pan and bake until the cake is springy to the touch, about 1 hour. Invert the pan and let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.
Serving Size: 1 slice (1/14 of cake)
Number of Servings:
Per Serving:
Calories-126; Carbohydrate-28g; Fat-0g; Fiber-0g; Protein-3g; Saturated Fat-0g; Sodium-78mg
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Fun Family Fitness
While some people believe that getting healthy requires spending hours a day in the gym and taking away precious family time, this isn't the case. There are ways to get in shape while also increasing time spent with the family.
Although I may not have kids of my own, I believe that women have no excuse for not losing that extra baby weight. The alternatives to being stuck in the juice-head, roided-out, germ infested gym with those way-too-skinny, it's intimidating girls, are to get outdoors and be creative.
Instead of doing the same old, boring, rotating belt we call a treadmill, try going for a walk with your significant other, the kids or even your dog. Getting outdoors will not only make getting healthy fun, but the fresh air and change of scene will increase your willingness to want to work out.
The next time your kid wants to go play at the jungle gym, go! You can use this twisted metal as a great work out area. You can accomplish pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups and more! Get creative all while still keeping your eye on the kids while they play. Don't be one of those moms who sit on the bench munching on the kids' snacks! Get involved!
Think of fun innovative ways to manipulate your surroundings to your advantage. Not all your time has to spent lifting weights in a crowded gym. Take your environment and shape it into your own gym, membership: one. Remember, getting healthy starts at home. Have fun!
Cheat Days
It's the day you look forward to every week. The one day a week that you can pull out your sweatpants and indulge in every guilty pleasure you've been salivating over. This holy grail of days is the cheat day.
This past Monday, I gave in to my hankering for pizza. That melted cheese and perfectly cut circles of pepperoni were just calling my name. After a week of protein/veggie/brown rice, it sounded like a hot, succulent, cheesy piece of heaven...I had to have it! I jumped into my car and raced towards the nearest Little Caesars for the fantastic deal of a large pie perfection for just $5.
Ten minutes later, I found myself sprinting up three flights of stairs with the smell of garlic breadsticks drifting through my nostrils. I reached my door and struggled to find my house key with the fear of my cheat day treat getting cold. I broke through the doorway and immediately ran towards the refrigerator for the ice-cold liquid called Pepsi a.k.a pizza's best friend.
I finally made it to the couch, remote in hand. I surfed through channel land and stopped on my favorite show. With Law and Order:SVU, fabulous fatty food and a cold beverage, my cheat day had arrived.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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