Freestyle Fitness Addiction

Mercola’s Miracle Whey- Banana Flavor

Jun

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After I tried the Mercola Miracle Whey in Peanut Butter Flavor (see my review (praise) here), I HAD to try the banana flavor. I LOVE banana and banana-flavored things, so I was all over it. They kindly sent me the flavor to review, and it was lovely! I have to say, that the peanut butter flavor floored me because I had never tasted such a good-tasting, actually-peanut-butter-tasting protein powder! I guess that trying so many ill-tasting, alleged “peanut butter flavor” (NOT!) protein powders set me up so when I actually TASTED one that DID taste good and like PB, I was shocked and delighted. I think, though, that since I didn’t have the previous strings of disappointments with banana-flavored protein powders (in fact, I had never tried a banana-flavored one before), that I was not as “floored.” I will tell you though, darlings, that the banana Miracle Whey is YUMMY! It’s totally banana-y and totally good, and chock-full-of-health.

From their site:

“Take a look at just a few of the benefits you’ll receive when you supplement your daily diet with Miracle Whey:

Made from all-natural grass fed cows’ whey, providing more of nature’s nutrients
Is certified free of GMO ingredients, pesticides, and chemicals, protecting you from the damaging effects of chemicals and hormones*
Is cold processed, and never processed with acid chemicals, thereby retaining all its natural goodness
Provides all key amino acids, so you get all the protein building blocks your body needs*
Retains maximum biological value with beneficial micronutrients intact*
Contains the highest concentration of leucine of any dairy product, said to increase energy levels and support building of muscle mass*
Contains water-soluble fiber, which supports healthy blood sugar levels* and prebiotic properties*
Contains 25% or more glycomacropeptides for immune support, high energy, muscle building and recovery after exercise*
Contains MCTs from all-natural coconut oil for easy digestion and fast energy*
Rich in glutamic acid and branch chain amino acids which aid muscle-building and recovery *
Contains all whey microfructures, immunoglobulins and lactoferins, promoting your healthy immune function and healthy flora balance*
No sugar, sugar alcohol or artificial sweeteners added that detract from the positive benefits of whey.
Includes the same immuno compounds that are found naturally in human breast milk — responsible for providing newborns with their immune defense*
Promotes satiety, so compulsive craving for refined carbs and sweets is curbed*
Comes in your choice of six delicious flavors with no aftertaste like some powders on the market. Available in vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, blueberry, banana and peanut butter (made from all-organic peanuts)

Plus, Miracle Whey™ contains the much researched (and scientifically proven) beta glucans, so you can be sure that your immune system is getting the boost it needs.* Beta glucans modulate your immune response.* Most importantly, they don’t over-stimulate your immune system like so many other products.*”

I would say that, for me, the most significant benefit is that it is made from grass-fed cows, and free of toxins and artificial products. Ever since I got certified as a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, which required me to attend a course on improving health holistically, I became more cognizant of the pernicious effects on our bodies of hormones and chemicals from non-organic food sources, so it’s great that Mercola offers a whey from grass-fed cows! The lack of toxicity is especially relevant given the recent results from the scientific studies exposing high levels of poisons such as arsenic and cadmium in common protein powders (Mercola’s article is here; google it for more info)!

Most commonly, I used the banana protein powder to mix into my oatmeal (yum) or even to make banana sweet omelettes or banana protein pancakes. (sorry for crappy iphone pics! you get the idea, tho!)

Oatmeal

Banana Egg White Omelette

Similarly to the peanut butter Miracle Whey, I am not that excited about the amount of carbs per serving (19 carbs per 2 scoops- I typically use 1/2 to 1 scoop), but overall I would definitely recommend the banana whey as a great quality protein powder. The end! xo

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Coconut Oil…and, oh yeah, art…

Jun

I received a while back Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions. This was the first time I had used coconut oil, and I must say that I find it pretty awesome! I use it for cooking things that are sweeter, or even some things not sweet!! This includes protein pancakes and VEGGIES!!

Purple asparagus

the delicious cinnamon cabbage!!!

yummerz protein pancake

Their website states: “This Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is a truly unrefined coconut oil. This coconut oil is made on Mt. Banahaw and surrounding areas from organic coconuts. Coconuts are used fresh (within 24-48 hours of harvest) from small family farms on Mt. Banahaw and other rural places in Quezon Province, the coconut capital of the Philippines. Only the highest quality coconuts are hand-picked from each harvest. The volcanic soil of Mt. Banahaw makes these organic coconuts some of the most nutritionally rich coconuts in the world! Testing done in independent laboratories reveals higher levels of phenolic antioxidants than other coconut oils. The fresh coconut meat is shredded (wet milled), and then cold-pressed using the water from inside the coconuts to make coconut milk. The milk is then allowed to sit for about half a day, while the oil naturally separates from the heavier water. The oil is then filtered from the curds (coconut solids). No chemical or high-heat treatment is used, and this oil contains no trans fatty acids. We do NOT mass produce this oil. It is made by families who are coconut farmers using old-fashioned traditional methods that have been used in the Philippines for hundreds of years. Our coconut trees and family producers are certified organic according to strict USDA standards. The families who produce the oil are also trained according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards and re-certified each year. This high-grade Virgin Coconut Oil has a long shelf life due to the high antioxidant properties. The Gold Label standard is our highest standard for Virgin Coconut Oil.

Virgin Coconut Oil is a food, and is one of the best cooking oils you can use. It has been a staple cooking oil for thousands of years in tropical climates. As a cooking oil, its chemical structure is kept in tact and therefore is resistant to mutations of fatty acid chains even when used in higher cooking temperatures, unlike most vegetable oils. Research shows that the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil boosts the body’s metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss. For hundreds of tasty recipes from people who use coconut oil, visit FreeCoconutRecipes.com.”

I have a lot more experimenting to do, but ever since I got it, I have been using it waaay more than extra virgin olive oil! I like the tropical taste it imbues I have a friend who uses it with EVERYTHING including kale, brussell sprouts, spinach– anything you can sautee! It’s good stuff.

…Oh yeah, buy my art! Check out my gallery… http://kaleida-art.deviantart.com/

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Lots of love!

xoxo

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Check out my article on BodySport.com about Vision Boards! :)

Jun

Figure, Fitness, & Bikini :: Motivation & Mindset

Woo hoo!

I am so honored to be a new contributor at BodySport.com! It is an awesome site that is a resource for figure, fitness, and bikini competitors. They have tons of articles, forums, and even a podcast!!

I wrote an article called “Reach Your Goals With Your Own Vision Board.” It starts:

“This shift in mental posture aligns you more precisely with your goals. Once you decide that something is a priority, you give it tremendous emotional intensity, and by continually focusing on it, any resource that supports its attainment will eventually become clear.” ~Tony Robbins, best-selling motivational author and speaker

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become” ~Buddha 562-483 B.C.

Many women as they struggle to reach their physique goals encounter obstacles to sabotage their efforts at every corner. If you are serious about achieving your fitness goals, one thing you can do to get an advantage is to create a vision board. A vision board is a collage of images and/or words that are assembled to represent your deepest goals and dreams. The purpose of the vision board is to constantly keep your goals in mind, thereby activating the Law of Attraction and attracting the goals you desire so that the images turn from 2-D into a reality you manifest.

The vision board provides the bridge from imagination to reality. You are creating a tangible representation of your thoughts into something you can see and touch. This is a powerful step in manifesting your goals. When you see your board again and again, by placing it in a location conspicuous for you, you are constantly affirming and projecting your desires, which takes it a step further. Your mind is a magnet that draws closer the things you think about. This is the basic tenet of the Law of Attraction. You attract into your life anything that you give attention to, whether it is positive or negative. By focusing on your goals you draw them closer and closer, and you will find that people and circumstances arise that will assist you in achieving your goals. Part of the science behind the phenomenon is the brain’s Reticular Activating System, which filters through the endless data input and decides which messages receive top priority. By consciously focusing on your goals, your brain is given the task to become aware of related matters and needed resources with which to realize your goals.

—> Check out the rest here!

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New Beginnings

Jun

Miscellaneous

WOW! Where do I start?

I am openly GUILTY of not posting in…

FOREVER!!!

Why?

Well, as an understatement, my life has been CHAOTIC.

My partner and I broke up (after 2 years).

My world CRUMBLED.

My mind, like a seizing boat thrashing back and forth in a violent storm, ran through the whole gamut of emotions from disbelief, to anger, resentment, bitterness, optimism, desperation, attachment, peace, depression, uncertainty, insecurity, despair, wonder, and an entire SHIFT in my paradigm.

When we broke up, everything I thought I knew shattered. I had made all my decisions based upon the fact of this partner for life, and building for us together. Moving to this small town, etc etc. Then, I questioned my decisions, my path, my goals, my commitments, my desires, my situation…

I am taking it day by day. I recently moved out, which is is huge (so I can begin to heal), so I am beginning a new life. New journey. New opportunities. More love. More growth. More experiences, more passion, joy, excitement, energy, success, challenges, and so forth. (Just have to turn the words into something I wholeheartedly believe and embrace and into something that invigorates me!!)

With this huge transition, there have been some changes in my normal “routine” that are relevant to this blog. One thing is that I have been cooking WAY less. I was not at home much in the period after the breakup/before I moved out, and then now that I am at this new place, I am not home as much as well, because I am keeping myself busy, and also the kitchen is much smaller. Although I truly enjoy and prefer cooking and eating all my meals at home, right now I am eating out more and I am okay with it, given the circumstances.

Another thing is that my workouts are ummm “different”?? Rather than hitting the gym, I have been trying a bunch of different classes! I have taken two different boxing classes, a kickboxing class, two kettlebell classes, one hot Vinyasa yoga class, one Parkour class, one gymnastics class, mmm what else lol…err I think that’s it? I have also been starting to dance again a little bit and doing as much of all these things as I can, taking into consideration my bum shoulder n knee! ;P

Message to self #1: Before the break up, every morning I would religiously meditate and harness a great amount of energy and LOVE and passion and purpose and joy and wellness to myself (and others). I need to regenerate the authentic, loving, joyous, powerful, healthy, motivating ENERGY in my HEART.

Message to self #2: This is not the end, this is the BEGINNING.

Inspirational Quotes for me and you

“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning ~Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” ~Seneca (Roman philosopher, mid-1st century AD)

“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.” ~T.S. Eliot (American born English Editor, Playwright, Poet and Critic, 1888-1965)

“Let your mind start a journey thru a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be…Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar, and you’ll live as you’ve never lived before.” ~Erich Fromm (German born American social Philosopher and Psychoanalyst, 1900-1980)

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end” ~Ursula K. LeGuin (American Writer best known for tales of science fiction, b.1929)

“I haven’t a clue as to how my story will end. But that’s all right. When you set out on a journey and night covers the road, you don’t conclude the road has vanished. And how else could we discover the stars?”

“On a long journey of human life, faith is the best of companions; it is the best refreshment on the journey; and it is the greatest property.” ~Buddha (the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.)

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours – it is an amazing journey – and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” ~Bob Moawad

“A warrior seeks to act rather than talk.” ~Carlos Castaneda (Peruvian born American best-selling Author and Writer, 1925-1998)

“The hardest thing in the world is to assume the mood of a warrior. It is of no use to be sad and complain and feel justified in doing so, believing that someone is always doing something it us. Nobody is doing anything to anybody, much less to a warrior.” ~Carlos Castaneda

Okay, all, I have officially spilled my guts! Any comments, quotes, feedback, or anything would be deeply appreciated. You know it! Much <3 <3 <3 and x’s and o’s

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Today’s Cauliflower Breakfast

May

Nutrition / Recipes

Pureed cauliflower (first I steamed the cauliflower, then pureed it)
1 scoop VPX graham cracker protein powder
splash of Unsweetened Almond Milk
splash of egg whites
dash of cinnamon and stevia

warm and toasty, I consider it like oatmeal! But veggified!

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Studying, Chef Experimentations, Fun Clip, Gratitude, HANDSTANDS, Etc

May

Breaking :: Miscellaneous :: Nutrition / Recipes

Hello my lovelies! Long time no talk. So sorry! I suck. I want to check in with you guys and give you a recap of what’s been going on, plus some fun things to watch/try…Here it is, in no particular order.

I’ve been studying for my Precision Nutrition certification. It is AWESOME. So many times, certifications are just initials, and don’t really provide practical information, or how to apply the concepts. This PN certification is really great because it actually provides the tools for application! In fact, I just started experimenting with my new client enrollment/assessment procedures by using their materials, and will see how that works out (for me as well as my clients). TBD.
The grad school schedule is finally up! I am a major planner, so I was waiting with extreme anticipation for the Fall 2010 schedule to be released. I think I will take 3 classes my first semester in grad school. If I take 3 in fall, 4 in spring, 4 in fall, 3 in spring, I should graduate within 2 years. But…the thought of jumping into 3 classes gives me a little bit of anxiety. I know I am perfectionistic, so I think 3 classes in addition to owning my own business, and working out with the goal of a figure or fitness show soonish, plus blog, plus cleaning at the studio and the house, plus cooking, plus healing, plus social life, plus everything else…makes me wonder if I will work myself into a tizzy and counteract all the low stress lovely lifestyle I have created for myself. On the other hand, I have to weigh the anxiety that I would be EXTENDING my grad school career. I want my masters. Like now. The degree should be in my hand. So the thought of taking a long time to get my masters does not appeal to me. I think maybe I should just focus on it and do it, and not drag it out. That’s why I think I should take 3. Thoughts?
I have also been chefing it up in the kitchen! I experiment a LOT but often times things…umm…don’t turn out so fantastically (Kristina = rookie) so I don’t post up most of my “creative” endeavors. Things I recently experimented with: homemade Chocolate Mint “Cliff Bar” (FAIL)(no pic)
protein pudding with agar agar (inspiration: Alyson)(Click the pic to see Alyson's)

Peppermint Chia pudding (inspiration: Averie)(Click the pic to see Averie's)

peanut butter “encrusted” root vegetables (inspiration: Angela)(Click the pic to see Angela's)

sautéed Asian greens (from the farmers market)

banana cinnamon egg white omelette (courtesy of Mercola Banana Whey & cooked in Tropical Traditions coconut oil)

By the way, I have totally been loving:

Cauliflower for breakfast with egg whites, cinnamon & stevia (“faux” oatmeal and you sneak in a VEGGIE for breakfast!)(Yes, I’m weird- maybe)
Big bowl of veggies like brussel sprouts, kale, edamame, broccoli, etc with chicken and everything heated up and mixed with hummus, Bragg’s, nutritional yeast, and Ms Dash hot pepper flakes. DELISH!

Went on a beautiful hike with the boo & dogs in Los Gatos. Look at Luke, all passed out! Abso-lutely-frikkin-ADORABLE!

I saw this clip and posted this on my FB page, but also wanted to post it here, in case you missed it. I love the positivity and enthusiasm, and I think she is hilarious!

I want to post a few things I am grateful for:

I am grateful for morning workouts
I am grateful for two adorable, vibrant dogs
I am grateful for my increasing healing
I am grateful for my friend, Crystal, who helps hold me down
I am grateful for the time I have now to share with you, and just be and reflect
I am grateful for new songs on my playlist that amp me up
I am grateful to Amanda for inspiring the GRATITUDE

Here is the freestyle fitness move of the week. I’ll call it “of the week” but I don’t know if weekly will be the case. Let’s just say “of the week.” The move is…a handstand!! I LOVE handstands. (Below- old school pics of me.) They are FUN, they are great for shoulder strength & stability, and by angling your feet in different ways, you place a huge demand on your core! Beginners, start against a wall and just HOLD a handstand. Peeps who are comfortable with holding handstands, I dare you to position your legs in different configurations! It’s hard! But good! And it looks badass. What do you think??

Much LOVE <3 <3 <3

~Kristina

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Cinnamon Cabbage

May

Nutrition / Recipes

This recipe is a winner! yummz

Cinnamon Cabbage

Ingredients:

Tropical Traditions coconut oil
one organic cabbage
one organic apple
one organic orange
an ABSURD amount of cinnamon
an insane amount of stevia

All I did was chop the cabbage, apple, and orange. Sautee it all in the coconut oil, with cinnamon and stevia for like 5-10 min. Bon appetit!

Cookin it up!

Cabbage, cinnamon, stevia, apple, orange, and coconut oil. Yum!

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Low Cal/Low Carb/Low Fat Chicken Salad

May

Nutrition / Recipes

Ingredients:

about 7 oz organic skinless boneless chicken breast
a few stalks of celery
about 3 tbsp Walden Farms mayo
some parsley, pepper, dill, and chives
a dab of dijon mustard
a splash of lemon juice
about 1-2 tbsp FAGE 0% yogurt
1 scoop chia seeds

I diced up the chicken and celery and mixed it with the other ingredients. Yummers! I can’t believe that the Walden Farms mayo turned out to be good for something! I ate this on top of some cabbage leaves. Very crunchy yet creamy. Very satisfying! Makes about 4 servings.

(I had three chicken salad cabbage burritos, and still had about half of the chicken salad left over)

Nutritional Info per chicken salad serving:

Protein: 13.5 g

Carbs: 4 g

Fat: 1.5 g

Calories: 83 cal

Chicken Salad

two smaller "burritos" (ready to be rolled up!)

a bit larger chicken salad cabbage burrito, prior to being rolled up!

Chicken Salad Burrito!!!!

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My day today: Macros

May

Nutrition / Recipes :: Training

Here is a peak into what I ate today, for no reason at all

In the past I have been diligent about calculating daily macros. Lately I have been doing a mental tally of cals, following clean eating and sport nutrition principles, and today I just decided to document what I ate for the day and calculate the macros and why not share it with you…

Woke up, at around 7:30AM had

½ packet gluten free “banana” oatmeal
with a splash of egg whites
and a splash of UVAB

(105.5 cal, 7 g P, 16 C, 1.5 F)

Oatmeal mix

went to the gym, and did some cardio (40 min light-medium) and stretched and foam rolled

came home and at around 9:30 AM had

the other half of the oatmeal with egg whites and UVAB (and a multi-vitamin)(see pic above)(105.5 cal, 7 g P, 16 C, 1.5 F)

I knew that wasn’t enough, so around 9:45 AM I had

¼ kelp noodles packet
4 brussel sprouts, chopped
1 asparagus, chopped
2 turkey, kale, and chard meatballs
a few leaves of sautéed kale and chard
dried onion, cilantro, and oregano
and ¼ cup Walden Farms mariana sauce

(136.1 cal, 17.8 g P, 11.5 g C, 2.1 g F)

Turkey n Greens n "Pasta"

I iced my shoulder, caught up on some email, etc, then remembered all the ripe avocadoes in the kitchen! Our neighbors have an avocado tree, so they have TONS of avocados and I just pick some up off the ground (they’re ok with that)! Yummy! I know I had to do something with them, so I made a chocolate avocado pudding. While I was peeling the many avocados, I um kind of ate

Two avocados (at around 11 AM)(545 cal, 2.9 g P, 2.9 g C, 51 g F)

(yes, a bit excessive BUT I am not going to beat myself up about it because as someone recovering from an ED, I know that the emotions and guilt behind food is what gets me/us messed up. If I freak out, then surely there will be more negative consequences. If I am nonchalant and flexible, then I will be fine! And at this point also I feel more comfortable with having excess healthy fats than having excess carbohydrates)

To make the pudding, I combined

A few tbsp Flaxseed
Avocadoes
½ scoop vanilla casein
¼ cup egg whites
a few tbsp Caco + Maca powder
1 scoop Chocolate Superfood
1 tbsp zero-calorie Walden Farms chocolate syrup (unpictured)
Ripe Avocados

Avocado Pudding Mix Ingredients

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

And blended it on up! Yummy, healthy fats!

I poured some of it in a bowl for the sake of the photo but besides a few bites, I stored it in a tupperware for another day

I studied for my Precision Nutrition certification, then it was time for my boo and I to hook up. He frequently takes his fighters to the beach to condition them and he invited me to come! Yay! I was excited to go to the beach and to witness the mayhem and participate as much as possible! I was full from the avocados but beforehand (around 2 PM) I made sure to drink

½ scoop of Isopure strawberries and cream mixed with water (110.5 cal, 25 g P, 1.5 g C, .5 g F)

(damn I need to re-up on my cake batter PP!!! It’s been forever) It was me plus my boo plus our two dogs (who always go) plus one of his fighters. It was so much fun!!! Among other things, I climbed the sand dunes. I got so dirty and sandy…I felt so alive crawling, clawing up the steep hillside, heart valves workin, feet sinking as my foothold would crumble underneath me, keeping on digging and climbing upwards…I think I did it 6 times??? IT FELT GREAT!!!!

I'm at the base of the dune!

Dogs ~chillin~ after running around!

Here is an awesome video the boo did a while ago that shows what we did…Well, he actually SPRINTS up and down…(I was crawling)

After the beach (San Francisco area), we were still about an hour away from the house (Mountain View), so at 5 PM I had a

protein bar (368 cal, 32 g P, 33 g C, 12 g F)

(I try to eat whole foods but this worked in a pinch)

I took a hot shower, and now we are chillin for a hot minute before peeps roll thru to the casa to watch the UFC fights, woo!! What a nice day

I am about to hook up a redo of the earlier meal: (at 7 PM)

¼ kelp noodles packet
4 brussel sprouts, chopped
1 asparagus, chopped
2 turkey, kale, and chard meatballs
a few leaves of sautéed kale and chard
and ¼ cup Walden Farms marinara sauce
plus a scoop of spinach cauliflower mash

(approx 136.1 cal, 17.8 g P, 11.5 g C, 2.1 g F)

Unless I get hungry later, this is probably all I will eat today.

Total macros for the day: 1307.8 cal, 91.7 g P, 80.9 g C, 68.6 g F

Not the most ideal stats (goal would be more like 150 g P, 90 g C, 45 g F, 1365 cal) but I’m okay with it! I am telling you the real! I am not making up some fake numbers…this is what I ate today. Do you document what you eat? By the cals? By the macros? By the emotions? Other? Or do you find it counterproductive? I think the documentation today was pretty interesting to see my actual totals But I probably won’t do it tomorrow Just eat clean

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Turkey, Kale & Chard Meatballs

May

Nutrition / Recipes

So…I don’t know how I do it…I ended up going grocery shopping and cooking AGAIN today!! What is that, third day in a row?? Anyway…

My cold is feeling much better. I woke up congested today but my energy was strong and I went to the gym for a mild sesh. And I am stretching a LOT more. Are you proud of me??

So after the gym I was starving and made a monster protein pancake. MMMMMM! Today it was:

1 packet gluten-free oatmeal (apple cinnamon flavor? I can’t remember)
1/4 cup egg whites
1 tsp baking powder
1 scoop Isopure strawberries and cream protein powder
a dollap of FAGE 0% yogurt
a dollap of organic canned pumpkin
dash of cinnamon
4 frozen cherries, cut up
a sprinkling of frozen goji berries

(I didn’t include a “healthy fat” because this is post-workout and wanted to focus on fast-digesting protein and carbs)

I topped it with Fage 0% yogurt, some Walden Farms zero-cal blueberry poison syrup, and a large organic strawberry. Yum!

Before

After

Ready to Go!

Another thing I cooked today was turkey and kale and chard meatballs. Lately chicken has been getting little old and fish has been getting a little gross. Do you ever feel that way? So I decided to cook up a batch of turkey meatballs for my protein..supplemented with some kale and chard!!! woo haha :::demonic laughing:::

I mixed up with my hands

organic free-range, non-antibiotic, free everything ground turkey
organic kale, chopped
organic chard, chopped
a splash of EVOO
hefty douse of minced garlic (be hefty!!!! you fellow garlic lovers know what I’m sayin’)
hefty douse of dried minced onion (fresh would’ve been better, but I forgot to buy onion)
lil bit of rosemary, cayenne, and cumin
a lot of chili powder

and shaped them into balls, and put them in the oven at 425 for about 30 min. At the end, I decided to brown the outside by “sauteeing” them in the pan I had just cooked all my veggies in (unpictured). They turned out yummy!

Turkey Meatball Mix

And into the oven we go

Finishing up these bad boys!

Today is another gorgeous day! I have been feeling pretty peaceful lately ever since my big change a couple weeks ago (working for myself) and even moreso after attending the holistic lifestyle coaching cert! I don’t know, maybe it’s the nice weather, maybe it’s the super healthy eating, maybe it’s cutting out the caffeine..who knows! But I feel good!

Much love to you all~

Kristina

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Mercola’s Miracle Whey- Banana Flavor

Coconut Oil…and, oh yeah, art…

Check out my article on BodySport.com about Vision Boards! :)

New Beginnings

Today’s Cauliflower Breakfast

Studying, Chef Experimentations, Fun Clip, Gratitude, HANDSTANDS, Etc

Cinnamon Cabbage

Low Cal/Low Carb/Low Fat Chicken Salad

My day today: Macros

Turkey, Kale & Chard Meatballs

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