Black Girl Fitness

52 Healthy Meals in 12 Minutes or Less

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:13:56 -0500

52 Healthy Meals in 12 Minutes or Less

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:12:31 -0500

52 Healthy Meals in 12 Minutes or Less

Good Food On A Tight Budget

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:12:06 -0500

Good Food On A Tight Budget: heyfranhey: Hey Fran! I came across an article on CNN.com today &...

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immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:32:44 -0500

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immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:31:48 -0500

heyfranhey: Yes yes yes to all of these snacks! I would swap...

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:31:13 -0500

heyfranhey:

Yes yes yes to all of these snacks! I would swap the peanut butter (2nd row) for almond butter. And the plain yogurt (4th row) for greek yogurt with some pomegranate seeds and goji berries, too!

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immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:30:09 -0500

Good Food On A Tight Budget

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:28:56 -0500

Good Food On A Tight Budget: heyfranhey: Hey Fran! I came across an article on CNN.com today &...

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immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:27:42 -0500

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immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:22:58 -0500

heyfranhey: I never make a smoothie without 2 leaves of organic...

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:18:55 -0500

heyfranhey:

I never make a smoothie without 2 leaves of organic Kale. So good!

heyfranhey: I do this after every run! Here’s more info on what...

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:09:23 -0500

heyfranhey:

I do this after every run! Here’s more info on what it means.

heyfranhey: Ab work and core strengthening! As always, if you...

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:07:39 -0500

heyfranhey:

Ab work and core strengthening!

As always, if you don’t recognize the workout type it into the YouTube browser to learn the proper form!

eatmoreof: Protein! Why it’s important: Helps with weight loss...

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:05:14 -0500

eatmoreof:

Protein! Why it’s important:

Helps with weight loss - Protein helps you stay fuller for longer.

Amino acid source - Your body can’t produce some essential amino acids, so you need to get them through your diet (via protein!)

Sources

Vegan Options:

Tofu - Low in calories and fat. High in protein.

Beans - Quinoa (“keen-wah”) and edamame higher in protein than say, kidney beans (more on beans and their protein content here). Beans are a great alternative to meat, especially because they’re so much lower in fat.

Tempeh - If you don’t know what tempeh is, it’s basically soy in a cake-like form. It has a different flavor and texture from tofu. It’s high in calcium and protein.

Almonds - almonds alone aren’t enough protein for your diet, but they’re great for snacks.

Other Options:

Beef - Grass-fed beef has more fatty acids and nutrients. It’s also healthier to eat than factory-raised beef. Stick with a lean beef.

Pork Tenderloin - Much lower in fat than beef.

Chicken - Organic chicken is extremely lean and has more essential fatty acids than factory raised chicken.

Wild salmon - Eat only wild salmon. Farm-raised salmon can be diseased, contain high levels of toxins and mercury, and are not as rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Tuna fish

Eggs - Although egg whites are leaner, whole eggs are great for you too! Eating whole eggs are as natural as eggs come and are high in nutrients.

Non-fat Greek Yogurt - Stay away from the flavored ones/regular yogurt. They’re extremely high in sugar. Greek yogurt is really high protein and good fats. It also has much less sugar/carbohydrates. Eat them with pureed/mashed fruit instead of the fruit mix-ins that might come with it.

Milk - Skim, soy, and almond milk are high in protein and low in fat. Milk can also be a great source of calcium.

All this information came from Mark’s Daily Apple. It’s a great site for info on fitness and eating clean.

Check out Eatmoreof for more tips on how to get healthy foods into your diet!

heyfranhey: This.

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:02:11 -0500

heyfranhey:

This.

heyfranhey: Inspiring.

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:01:43 -0500

heyfranhey:

Inspiring.

heyfranhey: Cooling down in the gym (testing my balance on a...

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:01:07 -0500

heyfranhey:

Cooling down in the gym (testing my balance on a bosu) after running my 6 miles. Hair in a protective style using my DIY Raw & Organic Hair Smoothie (Vid on my YouTube) that is also on my skin! Operation Forever Young always in full effect. P.S. Vegetarians have curves, too. Don’t be afraid of healthy food!

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immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:55:44 -0500

heyfranhey: November! Day 1! Week 1! Let’s GO! Reblog so we can...

immadreamcatcher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:54:37 -0500

heyfranhey:

November! Day 1! Week 1! Let’s GO!

Reblog so we can get everyone motivated <3

getfitwithnic: Start making Small changes to your eating...

immadreamcatcher — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:16:31 -0500

getfitwithnic:

Start making Small changes to your eating habits. Focus on finding foods you love and easy recipes that incorporate a few fresh ingredients. Add a Salad to your meal, Eliminate Sodas and Juice high in Sugar.

Think about Smaller portions don’t over eat. Split a Dish with a friend for lunch. Eat Half of a sandwich. Listen to your Body a lot of times you aren’t as hungry as you think you are. Don’t stuff yourself.

Make sure to eat Breakfast; 1 of the most important Meals of the day. A healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism.

Calcium is a key nutrient that your body NEEDS in order to stay Strong and Healthy.