Calorie Bargain: Kashi All-Natural Frozen Pizzas

One of my favorite clients told me about these great pizza's so I thought I would give them a try...yummy!

Again think "moderation"! If you think this is a small pizza (your correct) and you should eat it for yourself (you shouldn't)! It is a smaller pizza so make a salad to eat before hand or maybe grill or bake some chicken breasts and toss with some wing sauce for a little pizza and wing craving! Anyway, let me know if you like them! Enjoy!

Calorie Bargain: Kashi All-Natural Frozen Pizzas

The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight

The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight

Churrasco Steak Salad Recipe

Okay...so I am a little burnt out on chicken this week and found this great recipe! Hope you enjoy it!

Churrasco Steak Salad Recipe

Marissa Orr's Success Story...She is not done yet!

I have so many GREAT clients and I want to start blogging about them (if they let me!). I hope you enjoy this success story and the many more to come

The client I am going to talk about today was one of my heaviest clients to date. I always say anyone can do this workout with a little modification here and there. This client has showed me and many others that ANYONE with dedication and heart can do what we do!

I am proud to announce Marissa Orr as my super star client this week! Marissa started in October and is still going strong today! She lives out of town and drives to SF 4 days a week at 6 AM and never misses! In the beginning she struggled but she has stuck with it and has lost 50.8lbs and is still losing. She is so amazing, she works hard in class, eats healthy at home and at work, she is always positive, and her will to succeed is outstanding. There were many moves she could not do in the beginning and because she never gives up, she is stronger and able to do what she thought she never could (or would)! We motivate and push her but she does the hard work and through her hard work and results she motivates and inspires us right back! We are so proud of her! Marissa is very lucky she has family, coworkers, and friends who are also very proud and very supportive! Keep up the great work and you will hit your personal goal soon!

Name: Marissa Orr

Weight Today: 262

B.I.F. Success: 50.8 lbs lost and 11+ inches

Goal Weight:180lbs is my ultimate goal that I would love to reach but I don't like to set goals with the fear that I will fail. My goal is to see that scale keep moving down from week to week.

What made you join B.I.F.? One of my high school friends is a member and I saw her before and after pictures on facebook. I also knew I had to do something to lose weight and get healthier. I was miserable at the weight I was at.

Why has it worked for you? I finally found something that works and that I wholeheartedly believe in. Jeff and Siobhan are GREAT, they motivate and push you to work harder. They are there to help you every step of the way. Also, the classes are all so different you never get bored.

What is your exercise routine? I work out 4 days a week and do what Jeff and Siobhan tell me to do. I am planning on also joining the Lennox gym to use the elliptical and treadmill to help me reach my goal. Before this I never exercised!

What was your motivation? I had actually let my self get to 300lbs and was so unhealthy and none of my clothes fit. My motivation now that I am actually in class is that every time week I weigh in I have lost weight. Some weeks are better than others but it has never stayed the same or gone up! I feel better than I have in years and I love hearing everyone say I am looking better everyday! Also none of my "big" clothes fit anymore...they fall off me!

How has this experience changed you or your life? I didn't think I could do it. I was so afraid to start this program with the fear of not being able to do it because I was so big. Now that I have done it and have lost 50lbs I know I can do anything!

Any Advise for future B.I.F. members? Even if you think you can't do it, you can!!! This program is FUN and CHALLENGING and you will LOVE it!

Thanks so much Marissa! We love how hard you work and are proud to help you with your body and life transformation!

***Feel free to leave a post for Marissa to read!

So sometimes you just need a little treat! I made these this morning and it was just what I needed! I of course made them the low fat, no cholesterol way and they were just as GREAT! Follow the directions on the box except sub unsweetened apple sauce INSTEAD of the oil. Use 2 egg whites INSTEAD of the whole egg. The low fat recipe is actually on the side of the box...I can't take credit for that one. When ever you are baking-sub apple sauce for oil and egg white for whole eggs and you will cut a lot of fat and cholesterol!!!

Now I can take credit for this little add on...chocolate chips--use 2 to 5 oz and just add to the mix. I recommend using Ghiradeli (60% or higher cacao) DARK chocolate chips or bittersweet chips). However, I did not use the chocolate chips this morning because I am on a 12 week plan and those chips are not worth all those burpees and star burpees I did this morning!

If you plan on making these muffins please remember MODERATION...just because they are lower in fat DOES NOT mean sit and eat all of them! Have one, wrap them up and put them away. They should last about a week wrapped up. If you want you can freeze them, then they will last about 3 months! I hope you enjoy these yummy muffins! Have a great day!

Hand Guide to Portion Control

Hand Guide to Portion Control

30 Easy Ways to Cut Calories

30 Easy Ways to Cut Calories

BLT Salad recipe

So I came across this recipe and I love BLT sandwiches so I am sure I will love this salad! I changed a few things to make it healthier. We might as well cut the fat when we can! If anyone makes it before me let me know what you think!

BLT Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

6 cups of raw spinach leaves (torn into bite size pieces)

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

1/2 cup cubes low fat mozzarella

8 slices of Turkey bacon (soy bacon for you vegetarians)

1/2 red onion, chopped (optional)

Dressing Ingredients:

1/3 cup fat free or low fat yogurt

1/4 cup skim milk

1 - 2 chopped garlic cloves, chopped finely

Cook bacon according to package directions and chop. Whisk in a bowl, yogurt, milk, and garlic to form dressing. In a large bowl toss spinach, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, and bacon. Toss with dressing or just drizzle on...what ever you prefer! Sounds delicious...doesn't it?! I hope you like it!

5 Ways to Make Your Super Bowl Party Diet-Friendly

5 Ways to Make Your Super Bowl Party Diet-Friendly

11 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks - Health.com

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How to Eat Smarter!

For those of you that need a little help or a reminder...

• Build meals around fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and lean protein.
• Choose Whole grains or legumes for your daily carb choices.
• Choose low fat or no fat milk and cheese.
• Choose monounsaturated rather than saturated fats.
• Eat with in a half hour to an hour after waking up.
• Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day.
• Eat a healthy meal with protein after your workout.
• Do not eat a FULL meal right before bed...a small meal or snack will be fine.
• Make sure you have a fruit or vegetable with EACH meal--you need fiber!
• Water, water, and more water.
• Exercise at least 3 times a week...more would be great!
• Just because you are working out does not mean you can eat what you want--exspecially if you are trying to lose weight!
• If you NEED to splurge on something not so good for you...have a little slice, bite, dollop, or whatever it might be!
• Find a meal plan you like and that works with your life style...ours, weight watchers, nutria-system, the zone, or any other HEALTHY eating plan. If you don't like it...your not going to stick with it...and you won't lose weight!
• Know that you are NOT going to lose weight unless you are eating healthy and working out!

I hope these little tips help you with your weight loss! Sometimes you just need a little reminder and a kick in the butt! See you in class!

Best Choice/ Fair Choice

So I have been talking to some of you about making better choices when it comes to food! Below I am going to give you a list of foods that are better for you and some you should eat in MODERATION! I hope this helps!

Proteins

Best Choice

Chicken breast deli meat
Skinless chicken breast
Turkey breast deli
Skinless turkey breast
Veal
ALL fish

Fair Choice

Lean cut beef
Lean ground beef
Canadian bacon
Corn beef
Ham deli
Lean ham
Lean Pork
Lean Lamb
Pork Chop
Turkey Bacon
Turkey Pepperoni

Poor Choices

Bacon
Fatty beef
Ground beef (more than 10% fat)
Kielbasa
Pepperoni
Salami

Eggs Best Choice

Egg whites
Egg substitutes
Egg/egg white combo

Poor Choice

Whole eggs

Dairy Best Choice

Fat free cheese
cottage cheese low fat and no fat

Fair Choice

Reduced fat cheese
mozzarella cheese
Skim ricotta

Poor Choice

Hard cheese

FRUITS AND VEGTABLES are GREAT but some are better than others! I will post the ones you should eat ONLY in moderation. If your favorite is not on the list then eat them up!

Acorn Squash
Baked Beans
Beets
Butternut squash
Carrots
Corn
Lima beans
Parsnips
Peas
Potato
Sweet Potato
Bananas
Cranberries
Dates
Figs
Prunes

FATS

Best Choice

Almond butter
slivered almonds
Avacado
Canola oil
Olive oil
Olives
Natural Peanut butter
Peanuts
Macadamian nuts

Fair Choices

Light Mayonaise
Sesamie Oil
Wallnuts

Poor Choices

Butter
Cream
Cream Cheese
Sour Cream

Have a great day and eat healthy! You will feel SO MUCH better about yourself!