It’s Friday…finally! A couple of weeks ago we put together a playlist of some of our favorite Bob Harper videos….well, you know we had to do one for JILLIAN!
Here are some of our favorite Jillian Michaels YouTube moments…what are yours??
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**Update** Everyone’s been asking about the cauliflower crust Hannah mentioned. Here’s a great recipe. You could even use our topping ideas with her crust!
We’ve got one of our absolute favorites for you today. Who doesn’t love home made pizza?? Here’s the recipe….make it and send us pics!!
Ingredients:
6 Mini Portabella mushroom caps (sometimes called “stuffers”)
Turkey sausage
No Salt added tomato sauce
Reduced Fat Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded cheese
GG Crisp Crumbles
Dry Italian seasoning
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°
Brown turkey sausage (drain excess oil)
Line mushroom caps in baking dish face up
Scoop 1 tbsp turkey sausage in each cap
Layer 1 tbsp tomato sauce on each
Pinch Italian seasoning on each
Sprinkle 1 tbsp cheese on each
Sprinkle 1 tbsp GG Crisp on each
Bake in oven for 20 min or until cheese bubbles
Enjoy!
Calories:
152 for 2 caps
Hi guys! So, I can’t believe we forgot to mention the calories in yesterday’s Pumpkin Cookie video. I guess all things happen for a reason…this gives me a quick minute to talk about gluten/dairy free desserts. I know so many people that think gluten/dairy free desserts are more “healthy” than traditional desserts. While I won’t get into that debate today, I do want to remind everyone that a dessert is a dessert. Period. They are a once-in-a-while treat. Around here at myFitspiration we love treats and want to bring you many different options for when you do indulge. 🙂 Our goal is to sneak in as many healthy ingredients as we can.
The Pumpkin cookies breakdown like this: if you make 12 normal cookies they are around 170 calories each…if you make 24 mini cookies they breakdown to around 85 calories each.
Most of the calories are in the almond flour & the coconut oil. These ingredients…although heavy calorie hitters…have great nutritional benefits in moderation (including a good amount of protein which is great for weight loss and curbing hunger). If you are really wanting to lower the calories even more you can substitute 1/2 of the coconut oil with unsweetened applesauce. You can also experiment with different types of flours….there are so many gluten free options….even garbanzo bean flour!!
Hannah & I both love cooking & entertaining….stay tuned for more fun & healthy recipes!!
Let us know what you think!!
Health & Happiness,
Olivia xo
As most of you know both Hannah & I are very close to our family. My Dad in particular is such a great source of strength & encouragement. He has such a way of putting things into perspective. He is also on a weightloss journey…almost down 100 lbs!! Woohoo!!! Yesterday, I was having one of my many catch up sessions with him on the phone. During the conversation he said something that really struck a chord with me. He said he had been thinking about the idea of your kitchen being your enemy. For so many of us we have made food the enemy and the battlefield the kitchen. I mean Ben & Jerry live in there for goodness sake!! Don’t get me wrong those boys are a GOOD time until it’s time to put on your pants! Right!?
After all this time I realized that I still view my kitchen as the enemy. I began fleshing out the idea of transforming your kitchen to be your friend. I’ll admit most of that idea is mental…it’s all I how you look at things. That being said I think there are some practical ideas that can add to this transition. First, clean out your kitchen off all the bad stuff (or the good stuff you shouldn’t have). It’s ok to indulge now & again…even when you are trying to lose weight….but no one needs twinkies in the pantry. Now, I think this is the portion of the blog where the moms might grab their pitchforks. Get the “kids” junk out of the house. My suggestion is this…maybe instead of keeping ice cream bars in the house you actually take your kids out for ice cream. Not only do your kids get to have a treat, but it’s a way to show them you want to treat them & spend time with them. Let’s face it…ice cream and other treats kept around for the kids gets eaten just as much by the adults. I know there will be lots of complaining and moaning by everyone in your house, but childhood obesity is on the rise and what a better way to start teaching our kids about healthy eating. Get them involved. Ask them to help you “clean out” the kitchen. If they are old enough have them research healthy recipes online…maybe have them pick a few and have a house vote on which healthy meal is for dinner! For those of us without kids it really is a no brainer. Just throw it out or donate the unopened food to your local food bank. Revamping the kitchen with my ideas alone was indeed a delightful experience. Everything from cabin colors to the sleek knives that I came across on choppychoppy.com was my choice and no intervention was involved, which I must say was as liberating as breaking the shackles to fly again.
Second, get thee to the nearest grocery store STAT! Make a list of all the essentials that you will need to make healthy meals & snacks. A stocked pantry is your best friend. It takes the guess work out of “what’s for dinner”. When you have lean protein & veggies at your fingertips the options are endless. Shop local…Farmer’s Markets can be so cost effective and a great way to support your community. If you need a great source of protein, you may also consider taking protein powder.
Lastly, rekindle the romance with your kitchen. Spend some time in there! The more time you spend “getting to know each other” the better. Don’t just run in and mindlessly throw something together. Don’t get me wrong…some nights a chicken breast and veggies are all the effort I can muster up…and that’s ok! Now that the seasons are changing get creative…how about curried turkey chili with root vegetables! Toss some dried currents & toasted pumpkin seeds in your usual salad and BOOM: a delicious fall meal that feels anything but ordinary! If you get overwhelmed thinking about inventing recipes never fear. Just one click to Pinterest will provide more recipes than you could cook in your lifetime. Or, make a trip to your local bookstore and check out the cookbook section….there are tons of options for healthy cooking.
I’ll be the first to admit that I have treated my kitchen like a Foe, but I’m determined to change that. Let’s face it…we have to live with food everyday…three meals a day and a snack. I’m ready to embrace my kitchen and get BFF necklaces. 🙂
Is your kitchen a friend or foe? What are your tips to rekindle the romance with your kitchen? Let me know in the comments!! Let’s chat…it’s been too long. 🙂
Health & Happiness,
Olivia xxxooo
Ok, who is LOVING watching the Olympics this year?? Don’t get me wrong…I love it EVERY year…what’s not to love about hot boys in swim gear? Right?? Ahem. 🙂 Moving on. One of my favorite events is always women’s gymnastics. It has been my favorite since I was a little girl. I have such vivid memories of Mary Lou Retton winning the gold…it made me want to be a gymnast…for about 5 minutes. Plus, as most of you know I am a giant…not a good quality in a gymnast…those ladies are pocket sized!
Last night watching the women’s team USA win the gold was so moving and inspiring. These girls have worked so incredibly hard for their ENTIRE life for that moment in time. Being able to be a part of that victory was just awesome. I found myself cheering and jumping up and down in my living room…now, the people in the apartment below me… I don’t think were as excited as I was! 🙂
As inspiring as winning the gold was for these ladies…that was not what moved me most. I was completely blown away by one young lady…Jordyn Wieber. From the very first step she took onto the gym floor I was completely mesmerized. I literally couldn’t take my eyes off her. I’m sure I wasn’t alone. For those of you that live under a rock or don’t like the Olympics (what’s wrong with you?? Did I mention HOT BOYS IN TINY SWIM GEAR??) So, going into these Olympic games Ms. Wieber was ranked number one in the world in women’s gymnastics. She was EVERYONE’S pick to win the gold in the women’s all around event. After a decent showing of rotations the other night she found herself edged out of the women’s all around qualifications. She was beat out by two of her other teammates and did not earn a spot to compete. CAN YOU IMAGINE??? You spend your entire life training to make it to that competition and you just barely fall short. How do you recover from something like that. I can’t even imagine the disappointment and sadness!! It wasn’t like she royally messed up…she just didn’t have her best night. Not to mention she had to turn around the NEXT day and compete with her team!! If it were me I would still want to lie in bed with my dozen cupcakes in my pj’s…let’s be honest.
I have to say what I couldn’t get over was her countenance….our faces NEVER lie. You can try to hide disappointment, but in the end your face will ALWAYS give you away. I’ll admit I’m the worst at broadcasting what I feel with my face…I just can’t hide it. The only exception to that is when I play poker…I give GREAT poker face. Where is Lady Gaga when you need her? teehee! Back to Jordyn. Her face was radiant…it was lit from deep inside. There was not an ounce of disappointment or jealousy….just peace. It moved me to tears. Literally. What amazing maturity and inner strength she must have. To step out in that arena after possibly the biggest disappointment in her life knowing that everyone was watching. All I kept thinking is…I WANT THAT. I want to remember this moment and learn from her. She gave an amazing performance and proved to the world why she was ranked number one in the world. She is a champion both inside and out.
For me this lesson couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s an important piece of the puzzle for me. How do you not just deal with disappointment, but how do you move on? It’s about accepting what you can’t change…learning from it and then stepping forward. The kicker is not just stepping forward, but stepping forward with peace and contentment. That’s HARD!! It was so obvious to me that she is one of those people who believes that things happen for a reason. I’m a big believer in that principle. I personally believe that my steps are ordered…no matter what happens. All things work together for good. Of course I know that doesn’t always mean it will happen the way I want it…or in the time frame that I think is best. In the end if I submit to my strong belief that He will order my steps, I can handle any disappointment and move forward with peace and contentment knowing that something golden might just be around the corner. It’s not about the disappointment…it’s about what you do AFTER!
Are you enjoying the Olympics?? What did you think about how Jordyn Wieber handled everything? What is your favorite event? I’m reading comments today, so let’s chat below!!
XOXOXO
Olivia 🙂
PS…I can’t wait for women’s Olympic Lifting today…I want to see how Holley Mangold does. 🙂