Add some FATS for a flatter tummy! 6-18-11

Cali speaking...So I recently picked up the Abs Issue that Oxygen magazine put out and it had so much information that I wanted to share with you. It hit a lot on adding healthly fats into your diet to help flatten your tummy and tighten those abs that we all want. It recommends getting 30% of your daily calories from fat. I have been doing this and I have to admit I'm hooked. Not only for the results I've gotten but for how amazing I feel from eating them daily. They are my brain food. I seriously am more focused (I know it's sounds crazy) and I'm so satisified. Here is how I have been incorporating them into my daily diet.

-handful of walnuts in my morning oats
-1/4 avacado with my postworkout meal and dinner
-23 almonds for a snack

I love this because it's been very simple to tweak my diet and it has left me feeling fuller for longer and more energized. I challenge you to add these fats into your diet. You won't regret it.

I've also added 1/2 cup black beans daily for extra fiber and this has also help with keeping me fuller for longer. Hope it helps you as much as it has helped me. Talk to you soon.

Netrition.com is great!!! Powdered Peanut Butter 6-15-11

Hey it's Cali...so my 2 favorite treats are peanut butter and chocolate and my best friend also known as my twin sister gave me some powdered peanut butter to try. Oh gosh! Fantastic! I have to share this treasure with you all. It's ingredients are: roasted peanuts, sugar and salt. For every 2 TBSP in contains 45 calories, 1.5g Fat, 94mg Sodium, 5g Carbs, 2g Fiber, Sugar 1g, Protein 5g. I haven't been able to find it at any health food store but you can order it from netrition.com They have an amazing selection of healthy foods. I just ordered 3 of them today. I'm also trying the Walden Farms Chocolate Syrup for my protein pancakes. My sis swears by it! I actually found Walden Farm products at Harmon's but they didn't have the chocolate flavor. I have tried the maple and strawberry syrup and I love them. So if you love the protein pancakes then try adding 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter to give it extra nutty flavor.

Best Protein Pancakes EVER!!! 6-14-11

Cali here...are you ready for my new favorite thing? I love, love, love these filling delicious pancakes because they taste like the real thing!! So long story short...I was reading to Dukan diet and tried it for 5 days (all you eat is protein) it was tough but if you know me at all I love to experiment with new ideas and see how my body reacts. Anyways there is a little thing called the Gallette that you eat once a day to keep your fiber intake up and it contains Oat Bran. So last week I was in the mood for protein pancakes and I usually make them with Old Fashioned Oats but I substituted the Oat Bran instead and...WOW! So fluffy and nice and yummy! I just had to share this one with you so please try it and tell me what you think. I got my Oat Bran cheapest from a health food store, just over a dollar a pound. I also found some Sugar-Free and Calorie-Free Syrup at Harmon's to top them with. It seriously feels like the biggest cheat meal ever! Hope you love it too!

Serves 1: Makes 4 pancakes

1/3 cup Oat Bran
5 egg whites
2 TBSP powdered peanut butter (available @ netrition.com)
1 TBSP Splenda or Stevia
1-2 TBSP water

Whip egg whites until bubbly. Add sugar, water and Oat Bran. Heat Skillet on medium heat. Cook on each side 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

(I found the longer I let the mixture set before I actually cook it, it makes it super fluffy, due to the Oat Bran expanding.)

This meal is super clean and keeps you feeling full. I like to add a little bit of Natural Peanut Butter on top for some healthy fat.