Today, I wanted to give you a preview of our Clean Eating Ebook with this 2-Day Clean Eating Sample Menu. This sample will give you an idea of how you could be eating this month to support your weight loss efforts. Each meal is approximately 1500-1700 calories by my judgement. Of course, you can adjust […]
Recipes
Thai Chicken-Broccoli Wraps
I’ve been posting some great recipes to our recipe board on Pinterest. You should check it out. Here is one from Fitness Magazine. Thai Chicken-Broccoli Wraps 191 cal, 18g protein, 16g carbs, 6g fat Ingredients 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast strips 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups packaged […]
Recipe: Pesto Shrimp and Snow Peas with Quinoa and Whole Grain Brown Rice
My fiance can really cook and I’m a very, very picky eater. That can drive him crazy at times, I’m sure. I made Pesto Shrimp and Snow Peas with Quinoa and Whole Grain Brown Rice for him a few months after we joined households and he loved it. Now he makes this recipe for me […]
Healthy Recipe: Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli
Here is another healthy recipe from Chef Chermonthia! She says, “This was really good and super easy to make.” Let’s check it out, BWLW. Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli 1. Heat the oven to 425. 2. Ingredients – On a large cookie sheet, toss together: 2 pounds of broccoli cut up into florets (but not teensy tiny florets, […]
Healthy Breakfast Basics – Day 19 March Challenge
Since we are not eating out during our March Challenge I wanted to give you some breakfast options. No donuts, no egg McMuffins, no fancy coffee drinks? Yes, I’m sure you are looking for some tasty yet healthy breakfast options. Here are some ideas I suggest: Proteins Lean ham, Canadian bacon and other lean meats […]
27 Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss – Day 6 – March Challenge
So, now that you are doing the Black Women Losing Weight March Challenge and that means avoiding eating out and having junk food. You are likely cooking more and preparing your own meals. You are also likely looking for some healthy snack ideas that will not destroy your weight loss efforts between meals. What I suggest […]
Recipes with Chermonthia: Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes
BWLW member, Chermonthia, has posted some great recipes to our Facebook page. So much in fact that I’ve asked her to share her finds with us on a much more regular basis. Here is her first recipe review post for the Black Women Losing Weight community. Let’s show her some love!! (BTW…She makes some mean jello shots. […]
Day 1 – Recipe Resources for the February Challenge
It is Day one of our February Challenge – The Clean Eating / Food Diary Challenge! Our 3 main GOALS: eating clean, keeping a food diary for 3 weeks (Feb 4 – 24) and exercising 5 days a week (45 minutes minimum). If we are consistent, we will develop habits that will become permanent lifestyle changes. That is the Key. […]
Recipes – 5 Great Skinny Salads You Should Try
I’m dedicated to fresh, vegetarian and vegan eating. Salads are a huge part of that. The issue: Salads can get repetitive and boring. As a black woman, I love flavor and I don’t skimp on it even with salads. I’ve found these 5 salad recipes that I want to share with your that are […]
Day 18 – Three of My Favorite Green Smoothie Recipes
NEW E-BOOK! “Drink Green Smoothies” – I’m so excited to release my new smoothie book for BWLW’s January Challenge. A detailed guide to green smoothies and 80 great recipes you will love. Check out the details and download yours today! Just $7.99! It’s day 18 of our January Green Smoothie Challenge!! I want to share […]