Spaghetti Squash, a new obsession!

Sorry I have gone MIA for awhile things with work and life in general have been very busy lately. My goal is to get back on track with blogging ASAP.

I wanted to share with you a few things I am loving right now.

1. Spaghetti squash - I can't get enough of this delicious veggie lately. Last night I heated some up in a pan with some.leftover roasted veggies, spinach, Newman's Own pasta sauce and some fat free mozzarella. It was so delicious and under 200 calories.

2. MyFitnessPal - speaking of calories I have been logging my calories on the best program ever http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ for about 2 months now and have lost about 8 pounds. I can't believe once you start tracking how much you are in tune with what you are eating.

3. Veggies and fruit - for lent I decided to give up meat so I have been eating a ton of veggies and fruit to keep me full throughout tthe day. My favorite new veggie (besides spaghetti squash) is brussel sprouts roasted in the oven with a little garlic. As far as fruits go the pink lady apples and Asian pears have been my go to fruits.

4. Sprints - I have been working with my trainee doing sprints several times a week and I have to say I am loving the results. I ran a 10 mile race this weekend with a pace of 7:41, crazy!

Question: What are you loving right now?

Best Lunch Ever

The other night I wanted to throw something together so I could have lunch the next day. I put can of pinto beans and slightly mashed, a can dark red kidney beans, taco seasoning, onions, peppers and mango salsa into a pan and cooked them until everyone was heated through and the flavors were mixed.

I let it cool then put it in containers for lunch the next day and to no surprise it was delicious!

I ate it on a flax wheat tortilla that I placed in the toaster oven so it could get nice and crispy. Then I topped it with about 1/4 of an avocado. Since I am trying to eat more vegetarian options this is a perfect lunch that is packed with fiber, protein and healthy fats.

Question: What is your favorite lunch recipe?

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Whoever came up with this invention is genius! These turkey meatloaf muffins were delicious and the best part is the entire outside gets crispy because you bake them in muffins pans. If you ask me the best part of meatloaf is the crispy edges!

I found this recipe on bodybuilding.com and it is super easy and healthy to make.

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground turkey (or chicken)
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dry yellow mustard
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chipotle pepper spice  (I used Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder (2 cloves minced)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray muffin pan with canola or olive oil.
Mix all your ingredients together in one large bowl.

 

Roll the mixture into balls and place in muffin pan. Muffins should be about the size of a racquetball.

Bake for 40 minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.

Serving Size:
Women: 2 muffins
Men: 4 muffins

Calories: 80
Fats: 2 grams
Carbs: 4 grams
Protein: 11 grams

I paired my two muffins with some Green Giant Broccoli and Cheese an it was such a delicious and filling.

The next day I two leftover muffins for lunch over spinach with a little spicy mustard. I froze the last four and now have an easy dinner for another night.

Question: What none baking recipes have you made in a muffin pan?