xoxo, tiny dancer

vegenista: Weekend Juice Cleanse Did any of you catch green...

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:46:57 -0700

Weekend Juice Cleanse

Did any of you catch green juice guru Joe Cross, of the documentary film “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead,” on the Dr. Oz show recently? I (proudly) don’t have cable so I missed it too, but fortunately you can watch video clips here. And if you haven’t seen the documentary, I cannot recommend it enough. It’s a life changer! Here’s an overview:

Documentary filmmaker & health advocate Joe Cross discovered a whole new body by vowing to change his life & his health by only drinking fresh fruit & vegetable juices for 60 days. When Cross started filming Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, he was 100 pounds overweight, on multiple prescription drugs & suffering from an autoimmune disease. He decided to drastically alter his lifestyle & tap into the body’s natural healing abilities by juicing. The results: Cross lost the weight, got off his meds & sought out to spread his message & the success of his personal journey with the masses.

Wow. 60 days! That’s quite a commitment. The benefits of juicing are immense. When you drink juice, highly concentrated vitamins, minerals & enzymes rapidly enter the bloodstream absorbing all of the nutritional benefits of the fruits & vegetables while giving your digestive organs a much-needed rest. I do not juice daily, but I do it as often as I can. When I do not have the time to make a jucie, I’ll blend up a green smoothie with coconut water, frozen fruit, & “Vega One” protein powder.

Ready to give juicing a try? To help others reap the benefits of juicing, Cross has developed this “3-Day Juice Cleanse” & this handy recipe infographic! Three consecutive days is about all I can handle & while I do love the convenience of the pre-made juices there is nothing like a fresh pressed homemade juice cocktail! I am definitely gonna give this a try! Who’s with me?

Hmmm might try this next week!

I 💖John

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:39:33 -0700

I 💖John

Sweaty never felt so good! Kickboxing Bag class was...

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:13:56 -0700

Sweaty never felt so good! Kickboxing Bag class was amazing!

Only 302 away and thinking about doing AB ripper X when I get home…I love how my fuelband motivates me!

SUMMER inspiration!!!

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:50:34 -0700

SUMMER inspiration!!!

Yummy salad! Romaine, green beans, shredded carrots, edamame,...

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:28:17 -0700

Yummy salad!
Romaine, green beans, shredded carrots, edamame, grape tomatoes, Dr. Praeger’s Calif. Veggie Burger and balsamic vinegar.

gymra: If you hate squats but love butts….. I HATE SQUATS!!!

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:46:04 -0700

gymra:

If you hate squats but love butts…..

I HATE SQUATS!!!

4fitandskinny: 10 Secrets for Weight Loss...

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:40:00 -0700

4fitandskinny:

10 Secrets for Weight Loss Success
http://4fitandskinny.tumblr.com/

LOVE THIS LOOK!

Lunch! Kale, Gardein Mock Chicken (broiled with balsamic), green...

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:37:16 -0700

Lunch! Kale, Gardein Mock Chicken (broiled with balsamic), green beans, tomato, edamame, shredded carrots, 1T of balsamic and overnight marinaded kale w/ 1teaspoon of walnut oil. Soooo yummy!

It’s not even noon and I’m only 700 away from my...

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:13:46 -0700

It’s not even noon and I’m only 700 away from my daily fuel points!!! I even moved it up yesterday to 3500 a day. I love working out in the morning!! HAPPY HAPPY FRIDAY!

Only day 3!! I love this little guy. He makes me smile.

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:07:21 -0700

Only day 3!! I love this little guy. He makes me smile.

Photo

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:38:47 -0700

Mock Mashed Potatoes by ME!!! xoxo

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:09:00 -0700

Totally forgot to take a photo of the mock mash. By the time I remembered it was all gone!! Been trying to perfect the recipe and I think I have it and I’m sharing it to all of you!!

1 large cauliflower head

1 packet of veggie flavor boost packet

water

2 Laughing Cow garilc and herb wedges (light)

1 tsp smart balance

garlic powder

salt

pepper

Boil water with veggie packet. Cut up cauliflower. Put into boiling veggie water for about 10 mins (longer if you can’t easily put a fork through it). Drain. Get most water out. Or else your mash will be runny. Put in large bowl (while hot) add wedges and smart balance. Mash with potato masher or if you want it smoother use a food processor. Add spices to taste.

Serves 4

It is soooo effing good…fooled the boyfriend!!

hannahsmiley001: :P This made me smile

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:30:02 -0700

hannahsmiley001:

:P

This made me smile

FIRST GOAL REACHED ON MY WARM UP DAY!!!! Now some coconut water...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:44:00 -0700

FIRST GOAL REACHED ON MY WARM UP DAY!!!! Now some coconut water to rehydrate. YUMMMM

Got my Nike Fuelband!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:05:08 -0700

After many days of research…I gave in and finally got one. Today I’m spending lots of time getting familiar with it. Tomorrow is the start my May Birthday Month Challenge. I am going to hit my Fuelband goal everyday in May. I was to look super fab during my birthday month!! I can’t wait to start.

healthy4life916: Strawberry basil salad with lemon and honey...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:37:41 -0700

healthy4life916:

Strawberry basil salad with lemon and honey drizzle.

The basil is from my garden and the strawberries are from a local grower. Honey is raw. :) so yummy.

I also have some herbs from my garden brewing in my tea pot for iced tea.

YUMMMMM!!!!

Nom Nom Paleo: Another (Simpler) Version of Cauliflower Rice

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:11:07 -0700

Nom Nom Paleo: Another (Simpler) Version of Cauliflower Rice :

nomnompaleo:

Here’s my second attempt at making cauliflower rice. My first attempt was a little too involved, but this time I adapted this recipe from Elana’s Pantry. This version doesn’t require you to nuke the cauliflower and then fry it. Any way I can save steps is fricking awesome when I’m trying…

YUM!!!!

andraann answered your question: I’m tired of salad for lunch! Make a big pot of vegan chili...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:07:39 -0700

andraann answered your question: I’m tired of salad for lunch!

Make a big pot of vegan chili or kale soup and heat it up throughout the week! Filling and yummy (:

I have a crockpot and that sounds like an awesome idea! Thanks!!!

Looks like I’m doing this!! hqfitnessworkout: Bikini...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:57:53 -0700

Looks like I’m doing this!!

hqfitnessworkout:

Bikini season is her

I'm tired of salad for lunch!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:52:00 -0700

Hey guys…I am so tired of making salads for lunch. For the most part I’m 90% plant based and 10% occasional fish or eggs. I also don’t do dairy. I need something easy to make. I have about 15mins every morning. Any suggestions? or blogs to follow?