As some of you have been asking for the cauliflower crust recipe, I decided to write it down; I hope this helps.
1) These are the ingredients I used: cauliflower, eggs, carrots and parsley. Of course you can skip the carrots or the parsley or even add other things. 2) Shred the cauliflower, watch out for your fingers, it might hurt a little. 3) Shred your carrots and add them. 4) Cut the parsley to tiny pieces, add eggs, salt and pepper. 5) Mix everything well! 6) Get your pan and heat up some oil – I used olive oil. 7) Fill the mixture inside of the pan, disperse it a little and put the top back on the pan. 8) Wait about 8 minutes. As long as your cauliflower crust roasts, you can make a nice cup of tea and cut all other ingredients that you want to put on top of your crust, be creative, everything is possible and absolutely delicious!
9) Flip your crust - It might be difficult and about to break – try to use a plate to flip it. Once you’ve managed this, let it roast on the other side for some more minutes. 10) Now decorate it with anything you want and enjoy this healthy heaven!
Hola chicas sorry I’ve been MIA lately, but a lot has been going on in life and I have just not had the time to be on Tumblr. Anyways, I just got back from Spring Break! I went to Disney World in Florida with my best friend to celebrate the end of midterms for a much needed vacation. Even though we had a blast, there was a bit too much of this:
{so much meat! [ insert: that’s what she said ;) ]}
And this:
{DROOOOL.}
And not enough of this:
{Shameless gym selfies}
So I think it’s time for a self-imposed Clean Eating Cleanse so, you know, I can look hot in that bikini this summer ;D. If anyone else wants to do this with me, feel free to join!
Hot Bod 101: Clean Eating Cleanse
Meal 1: protein oatmeal (basically just oatmeal with protein powder); egg/veggie omelette; greek yogurt and fruit
Snack 1: serving raw fruit or veggies
Meal 3: portion of whole grains, portion of lean meat, portion of veggies
Snack 2: Serving raw fruit or veggies
Meal 5: portion of lean meat, portion of veggies
Snack 3: Serving raw fruit or veggies
Extras: Lots of water! Plain green tea, black coffee with stevia.
I want to keep it nice and simple, but obviously I will change it up, as long as the foods I eat are in proportion and clean, whole, unprocessed foods. The above plan is simply a guideline to use. I want to keep my metabolism up by eating every couple of hours instead of gorging myself with a couple large meals.
Remember: a year from now, you will have wished you started today. It is never too late to start, so stop making excuses! I get it, it’s so easy just to say, oh I’ll start being healthy tomorrow. Well do yourself a favor and just start now. Starting is often the hardest part in this whole process. Once you get the ball rolling, you can be unstoppable.
Anyways, I have to go soon, but I hope you all have a nice day!
These past couple of days have been nightmares in terms of my diet. I’ve been eating junk (think greasy pizza, chips, ice cream, etc.) and LOTS of it. I don’t seem to grasp the concept of portion sizes. The thing is, I only overeat once I start to eat. If I am doing work, busy, etc., I don’t think about eating, even if I am hungry. However, once I do start to eat, it’s hard to stop. It’s frustrating, but I know complaining won’t help. It only helps if I do something about it. So I guess it’s time to brainstorm.
Question: When do I start to overeat?
Answer: After eating a normal portion of something and I am already satisfied/full, I just want more food.
Solution: Put away any other food that I could possibly eat, and end the meal formally, like drink a glass of water and choose some gum (or brush my teeth?)
Question: What are some factors that contribute to me overeating?
Answer: 1.When there is junk food in sight 2. When my roommates buy junk food 3. When I have access to buying junk food 4. When I close my room door when I am eating (that way I have privacy to overeat) 5. When I am watching TV/looking at the computer 5. When I have lots of time to spare.
Solution: 1. DON’T BUY JUNK FOOD. It’s a waste of money, empty calories, and just makes you want to eat more. 2. Vow to not eat your roommates’ snacks/food 3. Put sticky notes on your credit card/cash saying stuff like, “Save this money for cute clothes or something cool- NOT junk food!!” 4. Don’t eat while watching TV or looking at the computer. 5. Set a timer for 20 minutes. This is the amount of time you have to eat. And eat slowly!
Ok, rant/resolution over. Hopefully I can actually apply this to my life -_-
This month I’ve been a total slacker in the diet department. Some mornings I skip breakfast, some days I eat at 11 pm, and I’m just inconsistent all around. I’m not going to sit here and wonder why. Instead, I’m going to change things up by doing these things:
1. Plan my meals. I’ll plan to eat around 5-6 small meals a day consisting of mainly protein and veggies. This is only because I feel that when my diet is centered around mostly carbs, I get more cravings and feel more sluggish. That being said, I will NOT eliminate carbs from my diet.
2. Start the day off with lots of water and either coffee or tea. I know there’s a lot of debate on whether coffee is healthy/whatever, but in general, when I start my day off with coffee, I feel better.
3. Stop eating after 8 pm. This, again, is a hotly debated topic in the health department, but for me personally, eating later equates to binge eating or weight gain.
4. Eat slowly. I eat too quickly and before I realize I am full, I have already stuffed myself to the brim.
5. Limit my time. I tend to eat for too long [after all, eating= socializing]. I’ll limit my time to 30-45 minutes.
6. GET MORE SLEEP. Need to work on this. And yes, it is diet related because lack of sleep= eating more.
7. Constantly sip on water. I always forget to drink my H2O.
8. Chew on gum instead of snacking. Snacking is my weakness.
9. Do not keep snacks around the house. Or I will want to eat it all.
10. Wean myself off of sweets and oily/unhealthy things. By doing this, I will hopefully eliminate cravings.
And there you go. Some April resolutions. After all, I need to look good in that bikini this summer ;)
Today’s a day full of studying (for finals!) so I’ll be in the library all day. That being said, I decided to pack some snacks and a lunch (all healthy of course!)
So this morning started out with my classic egg sandwich on two slices of light wheat bread (45 cals per slice) 2 huge egg white patties (made with who knows how many cups of egg whites), salsa, and hummus.
I rounded out the meal with a yummy golden delicious apple
I then went to starbucks to grab a medium italian roast coffee with soy milk and splenda (bad, I know but once in awhile it’s okay)
For snacks I packed 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup dried cherries and a carrot cake larabar (which I’m munching on now!)
LOL at the notebook full of chemistry (ick) problems in the background
And lunch will be a yummy [HUGE] salad packed with lettuce, tomatos, shredded carrot, celery, peppers, salsa, tofu, and egg whites- yummy! can’t wait to eat it.
Dinner is tentative, but will likely be something small. I’m also trying not to eat after 8 pm because it just makes me feel crappy in the morning. Hope y’all have a healthy, productive day!
Hey everyone! I’m in the midst of finals right now so I’ll make this short and sweet.
Brunch: Egg sandwich (again, because it’s so darn good and easy to make!): egg whites, 2 slices of whole wheat bread, salsa, hummus. Side of carrots and celery and hummus, an apple and a handful of almonds
Snack: mini larabar (cherry pie), another handful of almonds, a coffee with almond milk, some apple cider
Dinner: TBA, but probably some stir fried veggies, protein, and brown rice- lol I’m boring right now only because I’ve been eating in the same dining hall for awhile!
Workout:
7 mile run this morning- woot! Felt awesome it was a nice light jog.
Overall: feeling good! Now off for some major studying :)
Woke up at 7:15 am today for a 5.3 mile run! Guys, it felt SO good to be up and productive before anyone! I had a 9:15 am class so I made it just in time. I’ve found that once you establish a routine and get into things, it’s a lot easier to maintain. Really, it’s the start that’s the hardest. For me, morning runs are always the best because it gets me ready to start the day and it makes me feel good that my workout is out of the way and I can be academic for the rest of the day ;) OH and since I have only one class at 1:35 pm tomorrow, I can sleep in AND get in a morning run. Whoop whoop! Anyways, on to some eats.
Breakfast: Organic Nonfat Oikos Vanilla Greek Yogurt and I had carrots and hummus on the side with a tumbler full of coffee and vanilla almond milk (weird combo with the carrots and hummus, I know but I wanted to squeeze in some veggies and plus I was craving hummus like crazy!)
Lunch: Egg sandwich made with egg whites, 2 slices of whole wheat toasted, light bread, with hummus and salsa- same as yesterday cuz its delish!
Dinner: Stir fried veggies (spinach, onion, mushroom, red pepper, squash) and shrimp with brown rice. I had an early dinner so I’ll probably grab some fruit or veggies later as a snack.
Now I’m sipping some cinnamon apple tea- SO GOOD- and trying to do some multitasking, which includes studying for finals, tumblring, etc…hehe don’t worry I’ll get off tumblr soon!
Also, I’m planning to do some strength training as my study break later!
Guys, today was SO good in terms of health wise! I woke up at 8:30 am and ran for 7.5 miles! Here’s a rundown of today’s eats:
Breakfast: egg white sandwich made of egg whites (obvs ;]), 2 slices of toasted light, whole wheat bread, hummus, and salsa (such a good combo!)
Snack: mini larabar [apple pie- yum!]
Lunch: really good rice, tofu, stir fry veggies, and chicken
Snack: Carrots and celery with hummus
Dinner: some southwestern soup and fruit as appetizers and a stir fry of scallops, a mixture of veggies (broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, celery, peppers, onions), with a lime ginger sauce
And guess what? Before dinner, a couple of my friends wanted to go on a leisurely jog so I happily obliged. We have such a nice night life view here at my college- I love it!
P.S. also did a little arm routine with 12.5 pounders for a little muscle action thrown in for the day!
Now all I gotta do is keep this whole routine up! Tomorrow’s plan- early morning, shorter, but faster run, and then some weights :)
Breakfast: oatmeal with organic nonfat vanilla greek yogurt, a banana, topped with a scoop of almond butter and some uncle sam cereal
Snack: coffee with milk and no cal sweetener
Lunch: 2 sweet potatos with almond butter, cinnamon, and almond milk
Snack: 4 clementines (small!), pistachios
Dinner: Zucchini pancakes! (SO good; made with shredded zucchini, eggs, flour, and spices), a bottle of some juice/smoothie made with apple, mango, banana, spirullin, and wheat grass
Currently: craving something to chew on……so i’m chewing on gum lol. May eat a healthy snack later though because I’ll be studying late tonight :/
if you go into each day with a plan, you’ll tend to stick to it
Sample plan:
Breakfast: oatmeal with almond milk and berries
Snack: carrots and hummus
Lunch: salad or healthy sandwich (on whole grain, reasonable size, w/ protein, etc)
Snack: some fruit
Dinner: veggies w/ protein and complex carbs
Snack: fruit/raw almonds/raw veggies
Rule #2: BE SMART WHEN EATING OUT
So some of your friends want to go out to eat. No problem. The key is proportion size, specializing your order, and eating slowly. Instead of eating the entire proportion eat 1/2 or 1/3 of it and save the rest in your mini fridge freezer (I would strongly suggest investing in one if you do not have one). Don’t be afraid to customize. Ask for no sauce, steamed, no butter, etc. Lastly, eat slowly and drink in between a couple bites. This keeps you mindful of your eating.
Rule #3: KEEP HEALTHY SNACKS HANDY
College is hectic, there’s no doubt about it. That being said, you may have to skip a meal or two. Unfortunately, this usually leaves a ravenous feeling, which can turn into severe binging. Always keep some sort of fruit or cut up veggies with you. You’ll never know when hunger will strike. Even a whole-food bar like a larabar can suffice.
Rule #4: ALWAYS HAVE A BOTTLE OF WATER WITH YOU
Sometimes thirst can be disguised at hunger. Nuff said.
Rule #5: ALWAYS HAVE BREAKFAST
I cannot stress how important this is. Studies have shown that not eating breakfast may be linked to obesity. Furthermore, breakfast is what fuels one through the day. Doing so can prevent binging later in the day.
Rule #6: DON’T DEPRIVE YOURSELF
Does that cookie look appetizing? How about that brownie? Oooh what about that slice of yummy pizza? [p.s. if this is making you hungry, I am sincerely sorry] The point is, if you deprive yourself now, you may binge later. Have that cookie. Okay, maybe just half. The key is CONTROL. I know it’s hard, and easier said than done, but trust me, your stomach, mood, and body will thank you later.
Rule #7: DON’T LET FOOD GOVERN YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
So you wanna lose weight. Okay, perfectly fine. But don’t let that always be on your mind. Have a plan, stick with it, but don’t obsess over it. College is a time for fun, learning, and experiencing. If you’re always obsessing over your diet, trust me, you will be miserable. Plus, the less you think about food, the less you will be tempted to overeat. This may seem counterintuitive, but it can actually keep your mind off of food.
I hope these rules are helpful for all you college kids! I myself have started my freshman year of college so I know how difficult it is to maintain a healthy diet. That being said, I may just start a new series of college 101 tips and tricks and possibly meal plans. Be on the lookout for more!
{DROOOOL.}
