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Riced Cauliflower

So I had a bag of frozen cauliflower florets and I had no idea what to do with it. I originally bought it to try to make pizza crust... well that was a total FAIL! 

I did some cauliflower research and found a lot on riced cauliflower but most were for fresh cauliflower. So I decided to try some recipes with my frozen cauliflower. Long story short it was a HIT! 

How to rice cauliflower: 

1. Fresh or frozen make the cauliflower into small florets.

2. Use a food processor or blender on low setting. Put the florets in and pulse until its the size of a small rice grain.

Fried Cauliflower Rice:

1. Sautee some garlic & onion

2. Add extra oil 

3. Add the riced cauliflower. Leave it till the bottom gets slightly brown. 

4. Mix

5. Add mixed veggies or bacon, or other toppings. 

6. Add seasoning and/or soy sauce

Enjoy! 

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I lost 13lbs on NutiSystem with out intense exercise. Imagine if I did exercise... 

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Starting Again...

It’s been a good month or two since I’ve fully committed to NutriSytem. The first month or so I was really into Nutrisystem and then Thanksgiving and Christmas came. Come this past month and I wasn’t eating much Nutrisystem but wasn’t over eating regular food. Overall I’ve lost 14 lbs. Looking to get back into the “healthy” weight range. I set my goal for the higher end, to start. So 15lbs to go! Once I get my eating schedule back I will slowly start adding exercise aside from meet my Fitbit goals (10,000 steps). 

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Haven't been here in awhile... forgot to keep my updates! But I lost 8lbs so far without doing exercise. Might start adding walking into my schedule, once the weather cools down. 

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Day 2: Breakfast I felt full. Had my lunch I was good until 2pm. Then had a small snack but still felt really hungry. *Didn’t have a salad so that could be why.

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Day 1 on Nutrisystem! Had a salad as my 1st snack and I felt full. Felt full throughout the day.

Exercise: 17 Minutes walking around the lake

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Whole Wheat Flaxseed Pancake:

2/3 c whole wheat flour

1/3 c ground flax seed

1 large egg

3/4 c milk

1 tbsp brown sugar

3 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 6" mashed banana

Whole Batch:

Total Fat: 19g/ 2.3g 

673 Calories/ 84 calories 

Sodium: 1543mg/ 193mg

Fiber: 21g/ 2.6g

Sugars: 37g/ 4.6g

Protein: 19g/ 2.3g

My batch made 6- 1/4 cup pancakes. If distributed equally it can make 8. 

I will be looking for ingredients that is organic, less sodium/sugar/calories... more fiber/protein. Keep a look out for updates.

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Spinach Chicken Pesto Salad. =] Yum

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Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Breast....4 boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup greek yogurt 1/2 cup freshly reduced fat grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions: 1 Mix yogurt, cheese and seasonings. 2 Spread mixture over chicken breast and place in baking dish. 3 Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.

Replaced mayo with yogurt and seasoning salt with cayenne pepper well see how it goes... TONIGHTs dinner.

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Today's Lunch:

Egg whites with sauté mushrooms, garlic, tomato in a whole wheat tortilla. Chased down with Green Tea with Stevia. 

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If you’ve ever stood paralyzed in the vitamin aisle, facing the alphabet soup of supplements, fear no more. This is Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Supplement Checklist. Learn what to take, why your body needs it and the proper dose.

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Green Smoothie

Will try to make this smoothie every morning. 

Basic Green Monster: 

2 Cups Organic Spinach or Kale 

1 Cup Almond Milk

1 Tbsp Organic Flaxseed meal

1  8” Banana (Frozen)

Source (above only): GreenMonsterMovement

Extra Add-Ons:

1 Cup of Frozen Fruit 

2 Tbsp Almond Butter

1/2-1 cup of Plain Greek Yogurt

1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

This smoothie will give you 1 cup of veg., 1-2 cups dairy and 1-2 cup of fruit. Flaxseed will add Omega-3, lignans, and fiber. Cayenne will speeds up your metabolism. Almond Butter & Greek yogurt are good for protein.

If only using Frozen Banana; make sure it is frozen or use ice cubes. This step is not necessary if other frozen fruit is used. 

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Metabolism-Boosting Iced Tea

Iced Ginger-Green Tea

Both green tea and ginger have fat-blasting properties. The green tea contains nutrients that help block fat absorption. And both the tea and ginger help raise metabolism and help your body utilize carbs more efficiently. 

Ingredients

12 quarter-inch slices of fresh ginger

4 tbsp loose green tea or 12 bags

3 cups water

Directions

Bring the water to a boil. Turn off the heat and let the tea and ginger soak in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags or leaves and pour the concentrated tea into a jug. Fill the rest of the jug with cool water. Put the tea in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to chill. Then enjoy!

Source: Dr. Oz

Going to buy an infusion pitcher to keep the tea and ginger separated from the water. Also might add stevia to sweeten it up. 

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Metabolism-Boosting Drink

Metabolism-Boosting Drink

Have this drink after every meal. Not only will the recipe reduce bloating, it will stop cravings from ever coming on. The secret is cayenne pepper, which speeds up your metabolism. Have a glass of this drink after every meal to rev your body’s fat-burning engines.

Ingredients

1/8 tsp organic cayenne pepper

1/4 cup watermelon

8 oz water

Directions Throw the watermelon into a juicer or blender until it’s liquidized. Add the water and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Buying ingredients tmrw and will give a try. 

Source: Dr. Oz 

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Daily Water Intake

I recommend going here to find out how much water you should be drinking daily. Daily water intake will vary day by day depending on the weather, if your sick, or how much you workout but you can get a general idea. 

My Daily Water Intake:

63.5 oz or 1.9 Liters

Which is roughly around 8 8oz glasses

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SuperTracker

I recommend signing up here to see how much grains, veg., fruits, dairy and protein you are suppose to have in your day.

My Plan:

Grains: 5oz

Vegetables: 2 Cups 

Fruits: 1.5 Cups 

Dairy: 3 Cups 

Protein: 5oz

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New Lifestyle...

I want to be more aware of what I am putting into my body. Meaning less to eventually, no junk food, but instead healthier food. My goal is to eat better and get back to 100 lb. I gained 30 lbs. while having 3 babies back to back... not too bad for 3 kids. I plan to use as much organic foods, and Non-GMO foods as much as possible. This isn't a diet it is a lifestyle. Stay tune for recipes and updates.