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Like Mother, Like Daughters: Profile of a Healthy Mama

Fit Moms are a Rare Breed !!!! Fitness Moms Unite !!!

BodyConsciousness

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Though childhood obesity declined slightly last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese.”  Childhood obesity is a complex issue, one that the government has invested billions of dollars in combating, but potentially the best weapon in the fight against the childhood obesity epidemic can be summed up in three letters: M-O-M. (Or D-A-D, not discriminating against you healthy papas out there!).

We’ve all heard the expression “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”  When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle (or not) our children often fall into the patterns, routines, and behaviors we establish in the first zero to three years of life.

When I first started my fitness journey part of the rationale I had for why it was time for me to get my butt in gear was, “I’m not a…

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Budget Friendly Summer Meals

It’s Finally Summer !!! We have worked all year long to show off those awesome bodies and to continue to reach our Fitness goals. Our busy schedules are about to go into overdrive with Kids out of school Vacations to plan and take. Consequently Healthy Eating and Workouts can sometimes be hard to come by. With that being Said Flawless Fitness is here to Share Quick and Budget Friendly Summer meals that the whole family can enjoy while you stay true to you waistline !

Busy Moms know that time is of the essence when it comes to wrangling kids, your household and your body , throw in your husband and you have a full circus juggling act. 🙂 Quick and simple meals are a must to keep the day running smoothly.

Steak Burritos

Steak Burritos are a hit at my dinner table, the easy clean up and Low calorie count make them a go to favorite for this busy mom. This recipe has a serving count of 4 with a caloric count of  471 per serving. Additional Nutrition Facts are 16 grams of Fat ( 6 grams saturated and 5 g mono fats) , 63 Mg of Cholesterol , 49 grams of carbohydrates, 600mg of sodium ( optional ) 279 mg of Potassium, 7 grams of fiber and A whopping 31 grams of Protein .

Budget Friendly Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup prepared fresh salsa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup instant brown rice
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, preferably low-sodium, rinsed
  • 12 ounces strip steak, trimmed and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 8-inch tortillas, preferably whole-wheat
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup prepared guacamole or Smashed Avocado (My personal Favorite )
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Flawless Quick Tip : Sprinkle Lime Juice on the Steak as it cooks to bring out more flavor in the meat without having to add extra seasoning (sodium) 🙂

Smooth Sailing Preparation

  1. Combine salsa and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in beans, return to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes more.
  2. Meanwhile, sprinkle steak with pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. To assemble, divide the steak among the tortillas and top with equal amounts of cheese, guacamole, cilantro and the rice mixture. Roll each tortilla up into a burrito.

Flawless Quick Tip: Grill burritos on both side to seal all that goodness together , Top with a spoon of salsa and Greek Yogurt for an Extra Kick 🙂

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We’ve kept this home-style version a bit simpler to make and a whole lot healthier with brown rice, whole-wheat tortillas and reasonable serving sizes. We recommend wrapping it in foil—the traditional way to serve it—so you can pick the burrito up and eat it without it falling apart, peeling back the foil as you go. Serve with a simple salad and Spanish Style  Corn side

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QUESTIONS , COMMENTS and IDEAS

TO Cheat or Not to Cheat ?

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Cheat days can be your best friend or your worst enemy. When cutting, bulking or simply slimming down cheat days are usually apart of your regiment. And lets face it, after 6 days of clean regimented eating a cheat day can be a god send.

(click the image above for 5 cheat meal tips)

For Example , My favorite cheat meal is Firehouse sub, Hook and Ladder on Wheat with Cajun mustard. Yes, Yes, Yes just the thought makes my heart smile 🙂

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What is your favorite Cheat meal?

Why Cheat ?

Why not Cheat ?

These are questions Id like our Flawless Fitness Audience to answer !!

Please provide us with your feedback !!!

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March is National Nutrition Month

3-Minute Summer Green smoothie

Are You a lover of all things fresh and Green ? Well here is a
Smoothie packed with the healthy green taste of summer with the addition of berries, spinach, and avocado. The spinach contains loads of vitamin K and A, as well as iron, and the inflammation-fighting avocado… hello, healthy fats and potassium! It also helps give the smoothie its creamy texture. And as an added bonus: Ground flax boasts heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber!

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • One small banana, frozen
  • One cup fresh or frozen blueberries and strawberries
  • Two handfuls fresh spinach
  • One cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tbsp ground flax (optional)

Directions

Add all ingredients into a blender, and blend on high until smooth. Pour into your favorite glass, and enjoy!

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What’s your favorite smoothie to make?

Have a Happy and Healthy Love Day …

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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High Protein Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes

 

Preheat Oven to 350’

  • 8 oz. Fat Free or Low Fat Cream Cheese
  • ¾ cup Low Fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg White
  • ¼ cup of Stevia
  • 1 Scoop of chocolate or vanilla Whey Protein Powder (30 g)
  • 3 TBLS. Baking Cocoa

 

Using a mixer, mix until creamy, then spray muffin pans with non-stick spray or baking cups, bake for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Lastly, you can add light cool whip on top! Then YUMMY Protein Cup Cakes!

Click the Picture below for video instructions !

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