300 Ultimate Abs

 

"OUCH!" 

is what I exclaimed breathlessly after completing this ab work out. 

But it was well worth it. 

This is not just your average sit up 1000000bagillion times workout and not your "only working your front- abdominal-area" workout 

This is a full CORE work out. 

11 workouts
1 set of 25 reps each

Have 15 min? 

Want to brag that you just did 300 abdominal exercise? 

Than check this chicka's blog out:KayciesAntics 

She has Pictures to go a long with every move 

 (They are not of her...) 

but still, a Healthy foodie's dream. 

So get your gear on and bust it out! 

Here is a List of what we are doing:

1.  In-N-outs
2. Bicycles
3. Reverse Bicycles (concentrate on these)
4. Crunchy Fog (these are the easiest for me...ODD)
5. Cross Leg/Wide Leg sit up
6. Scissors
7. Hip Butt ups (really work your lower abs)
8. Heals to Heaven
9. Roll up/V-Up (THE HARDEST ONE!!! GAHHH) 
10. Leg Climbers (I like this one, never heard of it)
11.  Kayakers (row, row, row!)

   

  

Let me know how you feel afterward!

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Breast Cancer Awareness (Never Lose Hope)

Breast Cancer Awareness

It's October and everything is turning pink. Literally; Out here in the city of fountains they have dyed the water pink to help raise awareness. It's a wonderful effort and I am thankful there is a full month dedicated to it, but I am a strong believer in it always being any type of cancer month.

My mother was a victim of  breast cancer, as well as thyroid, and uterine cancer but I am very very blessed to be able to say she was able to have ALL of it removed without a lick of chemo and is living healthy as a survivor.

Unfortunately, this is not the case for thousands of other victims and their families as there is still no cure for the cancer. So I'm writing this post to allow space to grieve,  a space to share memories, a space to unite those who share this burden, and a space to reach out and teach those who are unaware of cancers deadly trace. 

I encourage ALL WOMAN, not matter what age to perform self checks and of course make those mammogram appointment no matter how uncomfortable. 

Here are some links that may be helpful for tips, advise, self check guide and much more. 

Susan G. Komen for the Cure--  

"Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures."

Breast Self Exam

Find info, explanations, and guides to help keep you prepared and healthy. 

Breast Cancer. Org

A site that helps understand diagnosis, guides to preventions, and promote awarenessss.

American Cancer Society

Information and Resources for Cancer 

Feel free to respond to any of the above. 

Many Blessings, 

~Felisha

Healthy Baked Okra and Green Beans

 Eat your veggies...

 

• 4 oz fresh okra, chopped.
• 4 oz fresh green beans
• 2 eggs or 4 egg whites
• 1 1/4 cup bread crumbs (I used plain panko but there are so many others and seasonings)
• Paprika to taste
• Italian seasoning to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbs cayenne pepper, or chili powder, or cumin, or red pepper flakes, or all!

Directions:
Preheat oven 425 degrees

In one bowl mix bread crumbs and all seasonings and spices. In another bowl whisk eggs. Set aside.
Fill another bowl with ice water and set aside.
Bring a pot of water to boil.

While waiting for boil, cut okra into 3rds of 4ths depending on size. Cut the ends off of green beans.
When boiled water is ready place green beans in for 2-3 min. When done submerge into ice water and dry on a paper towel.

Dip okra and green beans into egg mixture, shaking of extra and then into bread crumb mixture.

Place on a aluminum covered baking sheet, making sure none are touching each other.
Bake for 15-20 min until browned edges.

ENJOY!!!!

Healthy Easy Granola

Ingredients:

• 3 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/2 sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/4 cup agave (or honey)
• 1 tbs vanilla
• Cinnamon to taste

*Optional: Add in any other nuts and/or dried fruits!
Directions:
Preheat oven 325 degrees

Mix dry ingredients in bowl, mix wet in another. Stir wet into dry until all oats are moist. (It may seem like there is not enough liquid but there is, just keep blending)

Place on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.

Bake for 15 min 2-3 times. During each increment stir/flip/chop oats to make sure all sides are being baked. Bake till oats are a golden brown and hard (All ovens vary so adjust as needed).

ENJOY!!!!

Store in a air-tight container for 2-3 weeks. (Mine is always gone well before this!)

EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH

This was my first time trying this...chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) recipe. I was nervous but they turned out pretty good.I think the dough itself could have been sweeter so I baked them and once the chocolate melted all over them I was in heaven. SCRUMPTIOUS!

 Recipe adapted from greenlitebites.com, chocolatecoveredkatie.com, texanerin.com. (yup they all have something a little different so I thought I would try them all!)

Ingredients:

• 1 can of chickpeas (drained and dried well)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tbs vanilla extract ( I love the taste of vanilla, feel free to use less)
• 2 tbs of PB2 (or any natural nut butter)
• 1 tbs honey
• 1 tbs agave
• 2 tbs of ground flax seed (I made my own in my little blender)
• 1/4 cup almond milk (any kind you like!)
• 1/4-1/2 cup chocolate chips!
• any type of sweetener you want. Taste test as you go!!! :)

Directions:
*I used a blender (VERY HARD)but do-able so have no fear, but if you have a food processor you're golden!
Place milk, vanilla, honey, agave, chickpeas, salt, pb2 (or nut butter), and ground flax seed in blender or food processor and BLEND until smooth and creamy.

If using a blender, use LOW setting and you may have to stop, mix, and start several times to make sure all chickpeas are being blended.You may also want to try adding a little more milk, but I didn't need to.

Then fold in chocolate chips with spoon or spatula...
THEN EAT!!!

 SO WHY DO I HAVE 2 DIFFERENT PICTURES OF COOKIES?
Because I decided to bake mine!

preheat oven 350 degrees

The miss-shaped gloop one to the left, is a fully 12 min baked cookie. Delicious, but not really cookie form.

So, taking from chocolatecoveredkatie, and Texanerin, I added in a little more than 1/8 tsp of BAKING POWDER and they came out flatter and still DELICIOUS!

 

ENJOY!!!!

Let's Begin

Welcome To My Blog!

I have previous been "blogging" on tumblr and wanted to expand my horizons! So here I am!

This blog will mostly include posts of food and recipes but also tid bits and la-t-das of my life and continual journey with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

I previously weight 180lbs and lost 47lbs the LONG, HARD, but AMAZINGLY transformative WAY. Now this doesn't mean I gave up delicious food, but rather I learned to eat MORE of it!

I gear my new life-style towards learning, trying, altering, updating, sometimes failing, but always LOVING the cooking and EATING of food!

So follow along and join me in my adventure!

Enjoy, Felisha