Sunday, April 14, 2013

Peanut Butter Coffee Green Smoothie

2 big handfuls of spinach
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup iced coffee (sweetened with agave nectar)
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 scoop protein powder (I used Pure Protein brand chocolate whey protein)
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
sprinkle of cinnamon
2 big ice cubes

Blend together until smooth, then enjoy.


Game On Diet plan
Fist sized portion of fruit or carbohydrate = milk and banana
Palm sized portion of protein = greek yogurt and protein powder
Thumb sized healthy fat = peanut butter
Fist sized portions of vegetables = spinach

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Veggified Chili in the Crockpot

1 lb ground turkey
1 lb lean ground beef
2 cans beans (I use a mix of kidney and cannellini beans)
2-3 bell peppers chopped
2 zucchini or yellow squash chopped
1 can mild Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tablespoons Chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper




*Healthy Fat options - either add olives to the chili or a small serving of nuts on the side as a snack



Brown turkey and beef and drain.  Transfer to crockpot. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4 hours.
Makes about 8 servings, according to MyFitnessPal calculations, roughly 335 calories per serving. 


Game On Diet plan
Fist sized portion of fruit or carbohydrate = beans and tomatoes
Palm sized portion of protein = turkey and beef
Thumb sized healthy fat = either olives or nuts
Fist sized portions of vegetables = bell peppers, zucchini and squash

Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt


1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 scoop protein powder (I used Pure Protein brand chocolate whey protein)
6 strawberries, diced (roughly 6, use more or less, depending on the size)
1 Tablespoon chopped pecans
drizzle of honey

Mix all together and enjoy with a spoon. For a real treat, put in the freezer for an hour before eating.

Game On Diet plan
Fist sized portion of fruit or carbohydrate = strawberries
Palm sized portion of protein = greek yogurt/protein powder
Thumb sized healthy fat = chopped pecans

Monday, April 8, 2013

More Healthy Snacks

1 Larabar (any flavor)
2 reduced fat cheese sticks

Game On Diet plan
Fist sized portion of fruit or carbohydrate = fruit in Larabar
Palm sized portion of protein = cheese sticks
Thumb sized healthy fat = nuts in Larabar





Fruit salad made up of cut up apples and oranges
2 reduced fat cheese sticks
3 macadamia nuts

Game On Diet plan
Fist sized portion of fruit or carbohydrate = apples and oranges
Palm sized portion of protein = cheese sticks
Thumb sized healthy fat = macadamia nuts





1 serving whole wheat crackers
2 slices reduced fat cheese
5 green olives
Sliced dill pickles

Game On Diet plan
Fist sized portion of fruit or carbohydrate = whole wheat crackers
Palm sized portion of protein = cheese slices
Thumb sized healthy fat = olives

Strawberry Banana Yogurt

1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 banana
3 strawberries, diced (roughly 3, use more or less, depending on the size)
1 Tablespoon chopped pecans
drizzle of honey

Mix all together and enjoy with a spoon. For a real treat, put in the freezer for an hour before eating.

Game On Diet plan
Fist sized portion of fruit or carbohydrate = banana/strawberries
Palm sized portion of protein = greek yogurt
Thumb sized healthy fat = chopped pecans