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Not so much a weight loss blog (and definitely not a fitblr) as an all around self-improvement blog. I do focus on a lot of physical health (probably about 90% of my content), but I'm also trying to be a happy, positive person.
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I typically follow people back who are into self-love, weight loss, fitness, etc, but I don't follow blogs that mainly consist of pictures of thin girls. Don't get me wrong, thin girls are beautiful, but looking at reblog after reblog of tiny beautiful girls makes me feel bad about myself. I like to avoid it.
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Knock out your fiber needs with cholesterol-lowering oatmeal! Just one serving of oatmeal (1/2 cup dry) has 2 grams of soluble fiber. According to the Mayo Clinic, 10 grams or more of soluble fiber daily decreases your total and LDL (bad) cholesterol. We’ve got tasty ways to get your day started right by enjoying high-fiber oatmeal. For each bowl, start with 1/2 cup of instant or dry oatmeal. Cook according to package directions, then add our delicious themed toppings.
- Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
You’ll definitely love the pumpkin flavor in this sweet bowl of oatmeal.
Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
* 1 tablespoon pumpkin butter
* 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spiceNutrition: 137 cal., 2 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 44 mg sodium, 27 g carb., 2 g fiber, 4 g pro.
- Cheesy Hash Brown Oatmeal
This recipe is a staff favorite! The oats blend right in with the hash browns for a south-of-the-border taste.
Ingredients:
* 1/4 cup cooked hash brown potatoes
* 2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 1 tablespoon salsaNutrition: 244 cal., 11 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 13 mg chol., 310 mg sodium, 29 g carb., 3 g fiber, 8 g pro.
- Tropical Coconut Oatmeal
Get whisked away to the tropics with a bet-you-never-tried-it combo of flavors in this oatmeal.
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon macadamia nuts, chopped
* 2 tablespoons toasted, shredded coconut
* 2 tablespoons dried pineappleNutrition: 262 cal., 13 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 54 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 4 g fiber, 5 g pro.
- Hot Cocoa Oatmeal
Think hot cocoa mix only goes a mug? We’ve re-envisioned it as an oatmeal topper.
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon instant hot cocoa mix
* 2 tablespoons mini marshmallowsNutrition: 221 cal., 3 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 156 mg sodium, 44 g carb., 3 g fiber, 5 g pro.
- Bacon & Salsa Oatmeal
This oatmeal recipe proves that you can still enjoy bacon on a heart-healthy diet if you eat it in moderation.
Ingredients:
* 1 strip chopped, cooked bacon
* 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar cheese
* 2 tablespoons diced tomato
* 1 tablespoon sliced green onionNutrition: 172 cal., 8 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 17 mg chol., 295 mg sodium, 16 g carb., 2 g fiber, 10 g pro.
- Blueberry Nut Oatmeal
No pancakes here! Transition traditional flapjacktoppers into oatmeal flavor-boosters.
Ingredients:
* 1/4 cup blueberries
* 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
* 1 tablespoon maple syrupNutrition: 204 cal., 7 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 7 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 3 g fiber, 4 g pro.
- Apple Crisp Oatmeal
Crisp apples, granola, and almonds put bite in your oatmeal bowl.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup chopped apple
* 2 tablespoons low-fat granola
* 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
* 1/8 teaspoon apple pie spiceNutrition: 200 cal., 6 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 40 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 5 g fiber, 6 g pro.
- Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal
A dab of peanut butter and a sprinkle of chocolate chips are all you need to jazz up your oatmeal.
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
* 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chipsNutrition: 257 cal., 14 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 78 mg sodium, 27 g carb., 3 g fiber, 8 g pro.
- Turtle Sundae Oatmeal
Pure indulgence, this sweet treat hardly seems like another boring oatmeal breakfast.
Ingredients:
* 1/4 cup fat-free whipped dessert topping
* 2 tablespoons pecans
* 1 tablespoon sugar-free caramel dessert toppingNutrition: 252 cal., 12 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 45 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 3 g fiber, 4 g pro.
- Trail Mix Oatmeal
Bring trail mix to your breakfast table by tossing the grab-and-go bits on your oatmeal.
Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons mix dried fruit bits
* 2 tablespoons dry-roasted mixed nuts
* 1 tablespoon flaxseedNutrition: 276 cal., 14 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 18 mg sodium, 33 g carb., 6 g fiber, 8 g pro. Can’t get enough oats? Read on for even morerecipes that use this heart-smart whole grain.
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A classic spiced rice, which is sometimes called Persian Wedding rice. It contains dried cherries, apricots, figs, pistachios and pomegranate seeds - colorful, healthy and delicious…RECIPE
(via motiveweight)
Quick Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes
1/4 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
12 chocolate wafer cookies
1 tablespoon 100% fruit jam, such as raspberry or cherry
Combine melted chocolate and ricotta in a small bowl. Spoon a scant 1 tablespoon of the mixture on each chocolate wafer and top with 1/4 teaspoon jam.
Per cheesecake: 61 calories
(via flattummyproject)
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Apple pie wrap
Is there anything that screams autumn better than Apple pie? I think not. And thus I decided to do a simple, healthy and low cal alternative, for those of us who are trying to loose weight.
Ingredients
5 tortilha (whole wheat if possible) [50 kcals]
400g of apple (3/4 depending on size) [200 kcals]
2 tbsp sugar (or other sweetener) [120 kcals]
1 tbsp cinnamon [20 kcals]
1 1/2 cup of water
How-to
Makes 5 servings
First, peel the apples and slice them into small pieces, around the size of an almond.
Put the sliced apples, sugar and cinnamon in a pan. Add 1 1/2 cup of water.
Let them boil, while stirring, until they become a transparent-y color. Then give them a smash with a fork. If you prefer, you can leave the pieces whole, I just like it less chunky.
Let the apple spread cool.
Or not.
Take the tortilla and give it a zap in the microwave, then spread the apple jam on top, wrapping it up.
If you’d like, you can give it a toast in a dry pan or in the oven. I was too hungry to wait :P
Each wrap is around 120 kcals
P.s photo not mine. I ate my wrap as soon as it was ready, so…
Oh god, throw some peanut butter in that and mouthgasm.
Hnngh.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_manq196I9p1rvq5q5o1_500.jpg)
Apple pie wrap
Is there anything that screams autumn better than Apple pie? I think not. And thus I decided to do a simple, healthy and low cal alternative, for those of us who are trying to loose weight.
Ingredients
5 tortilha (whole wheat if possible) [50 kcals]
400g of apple (3/4 depending on size) [200 kcals]
2 tbsp sugar (or other sweetener) [120 kcals]
1 tbsp cinnamon [20 kcals]
1 1/2 cup of water
How-to
Makes 5 servings
First, peel the apples and slice them into small pieces, around the size of an almond.
Put the sliced apples, sugar and cinnamon in a pan. Add 1 1/2 cup of water.
Let them boil, while stirring, until they become a transparent-y color. Then give them a smash with a fork. If you prefer, you can leave the pieces whole, I just like it less chunky.
Let the apple spread cool.
Or not.
Take the tortilla and give it a zap in the microwave, then spread the apple jam on top, wrapping it up.
If you’d like, you can give it a toast in a dry pan or in the oven. I was too hungry to wait :P
Each wrap is around 120 kcals
P.s photo not mine. I ate my wrap as soon as it was ready, so…
Oh god, throw some peanut butter in that and mouthgasm.
Hnngh.
(via happier-and-healthier-me)
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed, skin on, sliced into paper thin rounds 1mm to 1.5mm thick
- salt & pepper to taste* (if desired)
DirectionsArrange potato slices in single layer on paper towel; cover with another paper towel; press out liquid; surface should appear dry. Sprinkle on desired seasonings. Arrange slices in single layer on microwave potato chip tray; or, on parchment paper that is sprayed with cooking oil on top of microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until partially browned. The exact cooking time will vary, depending on the size and power of your microwave. An 1100-watt microwave takes approx. 3-4 min. to cook a tray. Transfer cooked chips to wire rack to cool and crisp. Store in air-tight container.
*ADDITIONAL SEASONINGS may be added before the chips are cooked:
—garlic salt or powder
—parmesan cheese
—dry ranch dressing mix
—chili powder, cayenne, or taco seasoning
—curry powder
—dried herbs: basil, oregano, dill, rosemary, etc.
—get creative with your own flavor combosOoh I’m going to try this next week :))
Interesting. I must try this….
(via coffee-and-yoga)
yeskasveggiessmellasgoodasbacon:
Holy shizz, come to me my pretty.
(Source: yeskasveggiessmellasgoodasbaconn, via healthyxgrrrl)
Strawberry Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pitted dates
- 1/4 cup raw macadamia nuts
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
Get the recipe here.
