WIAW: TUESDAY!

Good Morning! Another Wednesday upon us only means one thing…it’s What I ate Wednesday Tuesday time (hosted by the fabulous Jenn @ Peas & Crayons). So let’s get this party started

Meal #1: Smoothie. In the mix: 1 1/2 frozen bananas, 2 tablespoons coconut flour, 1 tablespoon Earth Balance coconut peanut butter spread, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup frozen spinach, 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract. Topped with 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, and Barbara’s original puffin cereal

Meal #2: 2 egg omelet. In the omelet: tomatoes, cucumbers, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1 tablespoon flax. Topped with ketchup (of course!) + sweet melon & grape mixture with a peppermint vanilla chai latte (vanilla chai with 6-8 drops NuNaturals Peppermint liquid stevia) on the side… so good!

Meal #3: Salad. In the mix: tuna, apple slices, celery, cucumbers, and laughing cow cheese. On the side I drank CLICK Mocha protein powder mixed with water and NuNatural’s peppermint liquid stevia

Meal #4: Spaghetti squash bowl. In the mix: spaghetti squash, chicken deli meat, feta cheese, hummus, tomatoes & roasted broccoli

Meal #5: Broccoli Cole Slaw Pasta. In the mix: 12 oz. bag of broccoli cole slaw (heated for 5 minutes). Then, sauteed in pan over medium heat with 2 garlic cloves (minced), allspice, italian seasoning, and salt. After 5 minutes, I added 2 chicken breast cut into bite size pieces & 2 cups spaghetti sauce

Meal #6: 1/4 cup ricotta cheese mixed with a medium sweet potato (baked in microwave), crumbled mocha cake, and Artisana’s Organic Raw Cacao Bliss

 

• Now tell me, what’s the best thing you’ve eaten all week?
• Is there a recipe you’ve been eager to try, but just haven’t? 

Together Tuesday #1

Good Morning!! Before I get into sharing other beautiful bloggers recipes with you, I want to  give a second and pray for all the victims and their family members who were affected by the Oklahoma City/Moore Tornado that struck yesterday. Seeing the photos just breaks my heart. I can’t even imagine the pain and agony they must be feeling at this time.

…& now moving on to the recipes I want to give shout out too <3

Becky’s Antioxidant Froyo Bars

Kim’s Kabocha Pancake

Alysia’s Peanut Butter Honey Dip

Gina’s Superfood Triple Berry Chia Pudding

Katie’s Baked Chicken Egg Rolls

I hope you enjoyed my first week of Together Tuesday’s recipe roundup! If you want to see more, head over to Jessie @ Jessie Bear, What will you wear’s page <3

…and once again, please pray for all involved in the horrific weather tragedy down in Oklahoma City/Moore area! Also, You can support #Moore response & other disasters by txting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10, or online at http://redcross.org 

Don’t knock it till you try it

Hi beauties! Usually on Monday’s I link up with Katie @ Healthy Diva Life’s Marvelous In My Monday campaign, however today is all about Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table Strange but Good campaign.

Yesterday afternoon I was having the hardest time figuring out what I wanted for lunch. I knew I wanted tuna, but really didn’t want it over a salad. I also knew I wanted apple slices with some type of nut butter. Well, after doing some brainstorming this is what I came up with….

Apple Cinnamon Raisin Tuna Melt with Peanut Butter

Ingredients:

• 2 slices Cinnamon Raisin Ezekiel Bread
• 1 (5 oz.) can tuna in water, drained
• Sliced apple, cut in bite size pieces
• Sliced cucumber, cut in bite size pieces
• 1 wedge laughing cow cheese
• 1 tbsp. nut butter (I used Earth Balance Crunch Peanut Butter)

Method:

• Combine tuna, apple, cucumber, and laughing cow cheese
• Top 1 slice of the Cinnamon Raisin bread with as much of the tuna mixture as possible
• Top with 2nd slice of the bread
• Put under a hot Panini maker until warm
• Drizzle 1/2 of nut butter on leftover tuna mix, and then spoon the other 1/2 on top of sandwich

**I also drizzled some maple syrup on top**

Yes, I realize this may sound different but I promise I would never share a gross recipe with you <3 Give it a try, and let me know what you think!

Also, incase you were away this weekend; don’t forget to check out my weekend posts…

1. Think you got what it takes?
2. Life is beautiful

 

• Any good recipes using Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Bread?
• Favorite way to eat tuna?

Think you got what it takes?

Yet again, another weekend is coming to an end. With that being said, did you have fun? Maybe indulge in a few extra treats? Perhaps you skipped out on a workout? We all have those weekends, but hey living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about eating well & exercising regularly, it’s about balance, moderation, and just enjoying your days with loved ones. 

As I’m sure most of you agree with the above statement, I know at least 75% of you are itching to get movin’ & sweaty (can’t fool this girl, Ha Ha). Well, it just so happens I have a workout for y’all to try tomorrow morning at the gym (you’re welcome ).

Parkour Generations Body Armour Challenge

I never said it would be easy

So, do you think you got what it takes to complete THIS challenge? As many of you know since being diagnosed with HA I’ve been restricted to only walks.. well I have a confession: I tried this one out & let me just tell you… the handstand hold is no joke =)

• Have you ever completed any of Parkour Generations previous challenges?
• Do you do any sort of low intensity workouts on your REST days? 

Life is Beautiful

<3 xo

Fitness Friday: Core & Arms

Happy Friday to all my beautiful readers! Now that the week is finally over, do you have any big plans for the weekend? What’s the weather supposed to be like where you live? Have you finished your school finals? I know on my end our day will probably consist of sitting in the AC since it’s been 106+ degrees outside lately…and to think, it’s just the START of summer. Not a fan! Joshua actually told me the other day that 9 out of the 12 months here in Kuwait the temperatures are 90 degrees +. Crazy right?!

Enough weather talk though, Ha Ha. For today’s Fitness Friday post, I’ve decided to share a couple of core & arm workouts with y’all. Enjoy!

**I hope they are as effective to you as they have been for me**

• What’s your favorite bodypart to train?
• Do you prefer dumbbells or barbells?

Meal #1 has me drooling

Good Morning! I don’t have much time for an introduction this morning. Gotta wake the hubs up for work & then head out for a phone call. Sorry! But hey, we all know the main reason you’re visiting my blog today (besides how cool it is, Ha Ha kidding), is to check out my meals from yesterday.So here ya go, enjoy (Also, big shout out to Jenn @ Peas and Crayons for hosting such an awesome link up!!)

Meal #1: Heart Smart Bisquick Pancakes topped with Earth Balance coconut peanut butter spread, blueberry & cranberry jam, coconut flakes, and a little maple syrup

Meal #2: 2 egg omelet with flax, peppers, asparagus, and laughing cow cheese. On the side I had a frozen strawberry chobani with frozen banana slices (on both bottom & top of bowl)

Meal #3: Sandwich on Ezekiel Bread with chicken deli meat, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers. On the side I had brussel sprouts with ketchup & an apple

Meal #4: Smoothie. In the mix: CLICK Mocha protein powder, NuNaturals Peppermint Liquid Stevia, banana, milk. Topped with coconut & almonds

Meal #5: Domino’s Pepperoni Pizza (Random fact: The meat goes under the cheese here in Kuwait) with a side salad and broccoli. *I wasn’t feeling too hot, so Pizza night it was**

Meal #6: Apple and Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa (I forget where I saw this recipe, so if it was YOURS please tell me so I can credit you) with almond butter. *If you’re wondering what’s in the quinoa mixture, it’s quinoa, packet of stevia, raisins, cinnamon & apple slices*

 

Have a lovely Wednesday, and remember to keep your head up high. You are awesome, you are smart, you are beautiful, you are the reason for someones smile

<3