Fresh Bruschetta

Fresh Bruschetta

So if you know me, I am completely obsessed with bruschetta and feta cheese!! So I felt since I was constantly purchasing it, I need to learn to make it!! I have an awesome garden started, so this is the perfect time for me to make my own bruschetta!! So here is what you need…

INGREDIENTS:

4 medium tomatoes dices into small pieces (I cut out the centers )

½ medium onion diced into small pieces

¼ cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbled

1 tablespoon extra –virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette

1 tablespoon fresh basil

1 clove garlic chopped

Pinch of Himalayan salt to taste

Pinch of pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all ingredients together, except feta cheese…. I wait until I am ready to serve the bruschetta to mix the cheese in. I also mix all ingredients and place it into the fridge for about 2 hrs prior to serving so the taste settles.

You can use wheat bread or whatever you prefer, but I will say my preference is using Lentil cracked pepper chips!! You get so many for only 120 calories!!!

 Nutrition facts for Fresh Bruschetta per serving:

Calories- 79 grams

fat-4.5 grams

carbs-6 grams

protein-2.5 grams

fiber- 2 grams 

FIT CLUB 717!!

Our Fit Club 717 is officially up and running!! I am so excited to be able to have a place to have men and women get together to be healthy and have so much fun at the same time!! It is a place for everyone to make new friends, gain more motivation and support from each other!! It is a place to feel comfortable about yourself and the decision you are making to live a healthier lifestyle!! Sometimes it gets difficult to work out alone, so what better way to get a bunch of people together and do it in a positive environment?!? The first day was so awesome and we all worked up a sweat, but had fun too!! At the end, we tried a couple recipes of SHAKEOLOGY, which turned out great!!! 

 

 Our first workout was TURBO FIRE, but will switch around every week, depending on what everyone wants to do!! If you are interested in joining us on this awesome adventure, you can message me on facebook, or email me @ deidra.penrose@yahoo.com!! We have our Fit Club every Wednesday at 6pm at Fayetteville Fire Hall in Chambersburg, PA!!

Stacey's Transformatin Success Story!!!

STACEY’S SUCCESS STORY/TRANSFORMATION!

I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease in 2011…evidently I have had this disease for 17 + years….I had gradually developed more symptoms over the years. By December 2011, I had severe headaches, numbness and tingling in my extremities, dizziness, fatigue, memory loss, and joint pain. Did I mention fatigue? I could hardly get up in the morning and would need a 3 hour nap mid day to just make it through the day. I had been on a course of antibiotics lasting 14 months with some improvments, but the side effects from those meds had me taking other medications to counteract those sid effects….for instance: I was on Flagyl…which gave me terrible refulx..so I took Protonix to counter act the refulx…which depleated my magnesium and made my face twitch and gave me palpitations…so I had to take magnesium supplements which gave me diarrhea (TMI)…so then I had to take all these fiber blends and antidiarrhea meds…oh my…..it was awful. I had borderline high blood pressure from everything. The doctor was going to start me on a pill for that next.   My doctor had me taking a ton of herbal supplements and reccomended I go on a “zero –fat” diet. Um. Okay? My doctor is not…NOT an nutritional genius. I had had enough!! I explained that we need fat for various reasons, and took it upon myself to conquer this disease through diet and exercise.

I had been reading about clean eating and came across SHAKEOLOGY. I was amazed at the ingredients listed and the powerful healing effects most of them bragged to accomplish. I saw a few posts on Facebook by Deidra Penrose about SHAKEOLOGY, and I thought, “hmm, I know her, will order it through her…but she better not bother me…or harass me ….or try to sell me anything more.” (haha) She harassed me very slyly. I didn’t even realize she was doing it. She sent me recipes, meal plans, etc. Then she asked if I wanted to join a 90 day challenge group. Sure….what did I have to lose? Soon, she had me signing up as a BEACH BODY COACH as well.

I submersed myself in researching clean eating, and religiously did my workouts (TURBO FIRE!!). I did not miss any in 90 days. The most amazing thing was how I felt just 30 days after drinking SHAKEOLOGY. My once pain-ridden hands/wrists that could not support my body weight, could now do 30 push ups. I stopped napping. By the end of 90 days, I visited my doctor again. I had lost 10.5 lbs during the challenge… 17 lbs since he saw me last. My blood pressure was normal. My labwork was “astounding” (in his words). I lost 25 inches. He stopped all my medications! He told me to keep up the good work and then asked how he could get SHAKEOLOGY! Hmmmm? I am virtually pain free and have very little side effects from the disease. I hope to be a light in the dark world of Lyme Disease. I love SHAKEOLOGY and I love TEAM BEACH BODY!

Stacey is now down 4 pant sizes!!! 

Congrats girl!!! So proud!!

Ultimate Reset Day 20!!

Ultimate Reset Day 20!!

Oh how is has it been 20 days already!?!? This has seriously been AMAZING!! I had a great day today, although I am still awake at 4am and just now writing up my days’ worth, so really I’m starting day 21 right now!! I worked 9a-9p and had a few to do’s, so I am trying to get everything in!!

So my breakfast consisted of once again, an amazing fruit plate and added some pineapple in again which was awesome!  

My second meal was a micro green salad with a half of an avocado, which tasted so much better today than yesterday!  

I can tell my body is adjusting so well since I am enjoying foods that I never imagined I would like!

My third meal was 1 green apple and 1 cup fresh blueberries

My fourth meal was Garlic Veggies and 1 sweet potato. 

I did eat it early at 630pm since I was up so early.  So when I got home from work at 9pm, I was starving and my stomach was growling, despite drinking water with lemon.  So I did steam a red pepper and a medium zucchini and ate that with some braggs liquid aminos.  Then I shoved about 8 baby tomatoes in my mouth.  This was the first time I did that in 20 days, which I was hoping to not do that and I only have 1 day left, but I still had veggies only and they are on my food list so I think I am safe! I have been drinking so much lemon water, I have been running to the bathroom every 5 min.. literally!! TMI right?!? So overall, great day and feel great, but I cannot wait for tomorrow!!! So excited to enjoy my last day on the reset!!  I will say the only thing I do not love about this reset is how cold I am lol.. I cannot believe how constantly, no matter how much clothes I put on, am FREEZING!!!! Oh and today I am breaking out, which I saw it on my reset book that it can happen, but did not think it would with only 1 day left! Oh well, I overall feel AMAZING, so Im going to get 2 hours of shut eye!! Good Night and Good Morning!!

Maple, Balsalmic Quinoa Salad

Maple, Balsalmic Quinoa Salad

INGREDIENTS:

•1 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed

•1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

•1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

•1/3 cup pure maple syrup

•1 cup dried cranberries or cherries (TIP: Look for unsweetened or naturally sweetened varieties.)

•1 cup raw unsalted chopped pecans

•4 to 5 scallions, thinly sliced

•1 tsp sea salt, plus additional to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool completely.

2.Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and maple syrup.

3.Add 3/4 cup dressing to quinoa. Stir in cranberries, pecans, scallions and salt. Refrigerate overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature; just before serving, stir in remaining 1/4 cup dressing and season with salt.

Nutrients per serving (1 cup):

 Calories: 325, Total Fat: 12 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.5 g, Carbs: 49 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 20 g, Protein: 7 g, Sodium: 247 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg

Thank you Clean Eating Magazine!