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Amazing Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies!

admin — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:39:11 +0000

2 Sticks of Tillamook Unsalted Butter Softened
2 egg whites or ½ c of egg beaters
1 ½ tsp of vanilla
1 tsp of Sea Salt
1 tsp of Baking Soda
2 tsp of Xanthan Gum (This comes in a powder form at Whole Foods and is the binding agent for the cookies. A small bag will last a long time).
1 ¾ C of Stevia in the Raw (I purchase this from Safeway or Albertson’s in the bulk size).
2 ¾ c of Gluten Free, Defatted Milled Peanuts from Trader Joes (A small bag should roughly make two batches).
1 C of gluten free chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips of your choosing

Preheat oven to 375
Mix butter, eggs, vanilla, salt, Baking Soda, and xanthan gum together. Add in Stevia, and mix thoroughly.

I have found the best way to mix the ingredients is with my hand especially once I add in the peanut flour. Mix well. Add in chocolate chips last, and again use your hand to mix dough together.

On un-greased cookie sheets, place dough on sheet. Note: Cookies will not spread during the baking process so there is no need to place cookies a specific width from each other.

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.

Let cool on rack and enjoy!

Why Wait? Lose Weight Now!

admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:31:06 +0000

Stick It and Make Someone’s Day!

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:03:13 +0000

I remember coming home to this post-it stuck to my mirror. After a challenging day, my room mate knew something simple as a post-it was all that was needed to brighten my spirit, and remember what it means to Live the Beauty of Being Strong! Everyday we will encounter people and challenges, that will give us the opportunity to Live the Beauty of Being Strong! I implore you today, not only to bask in the beauty of being strong, but encourage someone else to do the same! It doesn’t have to be a fancy card, it could be something as simple as a post-it!

Live the Beauty of Being Strong! Here is to a Fabulous Day! x

Live the Beauty of Being Strong Workout 2

admin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:40:03 +0000

Inspirational Message

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:34:10 +0000

Video Blog: Home Workout!

admin — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:58:19 +0000

Burn Fat, Gain Muscle and Live the Beauty of Being Strong in this workout you can do from home in fifteen min! 3-2-1 Go!

Video Blog: the good, the bad – and is that really food? Part 2

admin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:56:57 +0000

Video Blog: The good, the bad – and is that really food? Part 1

admin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:52:40 +0000

Check out our new Video Blog!

admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:38:48 +0000

I’m starting a new Video Blog that will chronicle me and my best friend, Yvette Goslin, as we embark on Yvette’s journey to lose 30lbs. Each video posted will contain useful information to help you feel and look your best! Check it out…

Miss Mislead!

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:22:02 +0000

I now know why it sometimes takes me longer to shop than other people when I am at the market. Opposed to looking at the outside packaging, and being persuaded by a company’s cleaver marketing, I always flip the product over to the ingredient list, to see what the product actually contains. When we are looking for things to eat, instead of looking at what the packaging says “IT IS”, we should in fact, be looking at what the product is made of!

To my surprise, my roommate thought she was buying some “quick healthy” food options, only to discover that her choices were loaded with sugar, and carbs! Companies such as LeanCuisine have done a good job of marketing their food as pure goodness when most of their options promote “fatness” signaling the body to store unwanted fat! What is even more disturbing is that people are persuaded to believe they are eating healthy. My best suggestion to anyone trying to find “quick,” healthier options is to opt for non-processed snacks. Make sure each option contains a decent source of protein, and fat and keep these snacks within a 100-200 calorie range. For instance, if you are going to eat some apple slices, pair it with a Light Laughing Cow Cheese or some Almond Cheese or 8-10 almonds!

It is all about finding things that are satisfying, and won’t have your body craving for more an hour later! As the roommate can attest, I was pulling things out of the cart left and right! She was not trying to be “unhealthy,” she like many has fallen victim to cleaver marketing. If you are not sure if you are eating healthy, follow these simple rules:

1. Don’t read the front of packaging, read the back! What does the product actually contain? Most processed foods are high sugar, high carbs, and signal the body to store unwanted body fat!

2. Don’t assume because it says “lean” or “healthy” that it is. These are all trigger words to prompt you to buy a product!

3. Eat non-processed foods as much as possible! In a pinch, processed is sometimes the only thing available!

4. And ask someone you respect and trust for help. We are bombarded with products we think are healthy which in fact are not! Don’t be afraid to seek guidance when it comes to your body, and health!

Live it! Feel it! Be it! Live the Beauty of Being Strong! x