Are you clogged up? You might need food combining.

FOOD COMBINING

This way of eating was originally introduced by Dr. William Hay in the 1920's.  It has been brought back into the spotlight by a wildly popular book, The Beauty Detox Solution, written by Clinical Nutritionist Kimberly Snyder. Both Hay and Snyder suggest that food combining helps with digestion, making you feel less bloated.  Better digestion means pooping more and experiencing less gas & discomfort after meals.  All good things, yes?

I am not one to recommend you do exactly what they recommend in their research.  I recommend to you to LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.  If it gets upset after a certain food or meal, take note and don't repeat it.  That being said, I have used a couple of these food combinations in my diet, mostly later in the day and they 

really seem to help.  

BASIC Food Combining 

* Eat fruit on am empty stomach.  Only exception is mixing them with green leafy veggies. Green Smoothies!

* Veggies combine well with animal protein.

* Veggies combine with nuts & seeds.

* Veggies combine with legumes & beans.

* Veggies combine with non-gluten grains (Buckwheat, Corn, Quinoa, GF Oats, Millet).

* One category of protein per meal (nuts/seeds, legumes/beans or animal protein).

* Choose either a protein or a starch/grain per meal, but do not combine.

I am always trying to post information that can help.  So if you are one that seems to be backed up more than usual and you think it is normal, it just might not be. It would be worth trying some of these out.  

There is a lot more to food combining if you Google it, these are only the basics.  I recommend drinking 2-3 liters of water a day also.  Keep things moving and keep your body happy.

Live, Laugh and Rock it friends!

X

Missy

References::

www.livestrong.com

"The Beauty Detox Solution"; Kimberly Snyder; 2011

IG, NBA and me

It was a day full of exciting personal opportunities. On top of that, video has come to Instagram (which I will be all over) and I am finishing the evening watching game 7 of the NBA finals.  I am shutting the computer down, so I wish you all 

Bonne nuit 

Photo by Julie Paurus

Wednesday Evening Motivation pics!

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So if you were thinking about skipping your evening workout...

SUCK IT UP!

Tie up those laces and get your arse moving.  

Trust me that you will feel so much better when its over.

x

Mis

Happy Fathers Day

Just a little personal note.

My dad is my rock.
My brother is my partner in crime.

They are the ones that have held me up when I was down and encouraged me more when I was up. Thank you for the being best.  Happy Fathers Day to both my dad and my brother and to all you amazing dads out there.  

A dad holds a place in a girls heart that no one can replace.

<3
Missy

Getting Bored with Breakfast?

Are you bored with your same breakfast day in and day out? Here are a few quick healthy and protein packed breakfasts for you all to make.  I am a creature of habit, always having my egg whites and oatmeal....seriously...for 4 years every morning. 
I have started to step out of my Quaker oats box and thought I would share with you what I am experimenting with these days. 

Spicy Egg White Scramble

6 egg whites
1 cup of spinach
1 tbsp of diced onion
1 tbsp of diced bell pepper

Warm all ingredients on stove in a large pan until thoroughly cooked.
When done splash with some hot sauce.  Add a slice of Ezekiel bread for some healthy carbs and energy.  Or wrap it up in a low carb tortilla. YUM!

Delicious Over Night Oats
warning- you will need an airtight canister for this.

1.5 cups Rolled Oats
2/3 cup Almond Milk
1/2 cup Nonfat vanilla or regular greek yogurt
1 tbsp chia seeds 
Pinch of Cinnamon 

The Night Before (hence overnight oats) add all the ingredents listed above together in your airtight canister. Mix and seal.  Place in your refrigerator and it will be ready for you to devour in the morning.  

If you want some extra flavor, mix in your favorite fruits.  
My favorites are blueberries and bananas.  Some other ideas: Honey, Maple Syrup (don't go too crazy with this), Peanut Butter, All Natural Strawberry Jam, and Pumpkin Puree.

Waffle WHAT! Breakfast Treat

Check out Van's Power Grains Waffles.  Gluten Free, 5 grams of Fat for 2!, 26 carbs and 10 grams of protein.

1-2 Van's Waffles
1 tbsp All Natural Peanut Butter
1/4 cup mixed berries

2 scrambled egg whites

Easy and quick prep.  Toast the waffle, slap the PB on it and top with berries.  Scramble up a few egg whites and breakfast is ready!

I will do these one in a while when I am needing a carb influx or I am gearing up for a long run or bike. 

I hope you find these recipes fun, different and delicious. Let me know if you try them and what you think.  I am always looking for new ways get my friends and myself eating healthy without eating boring foods!

Live, Laugh and Rock it,

Missy 

Hi all! HAPPY MAY 1st!  

Are you ready for a little challenge??

I want you to really work your lower half this month.  It is only a month and I promise you will gain some stamina and might even tone up if you do this and continue with your healthy meals.  This is a BONUS to your already planned workouts.  Mark it on your calendar and start squatting!

I have been working and experimenting with a new diet.  It is a mostly plant based diet that I am loving.  I hope to add some recipes of dishes that I have made over the last month.  

This is my latest selfie when I was at the gym last week.  It was back day and I need to keep myself in check.

If you don't already, check me out on twitter and IG under MissyLiveFit. 

I hope you all are working hard and eating clean.  Know that I always read the comments that you all leave and I love to respond!

Live, Laugh and ROCK it friends,

Missy

Green smoothie challenge!

In the spirit of St. Patricks day & health, join me in the week long Green Smoothie Challenge! One week in the month of March have a green smoothie first thing in the morning for 7 days straight. green smoothies are low in calories & packed with vitamins & antioxidants. Not to mention it will make you feel better & get things moving in the mornings (in more than one way). All you need is your favorite fruits, some veggies, water & a blender!

Don't let the color deter you!! If you find the right combo of the favors you like, this will soon become what you look forward to in the mornings. If the color is too much, pour it into a opaque glass with a lid!

Below I have listed 7 smoothies that I like from the incredible smoothies website. I am a fan of banana, so mine all contain banana. If you don't like these, please check out www.incrediblesmoothies.com, for a huge list of favors and combinations. I like to add some flaxseed oil to mine for some healthy fat.

My hope is that you like these so much that it becomes a staple in you diet. It is a great way to get several servings of fruit and veggies in one small drink. Let me know your thoughts and your favorite smoothies!

Slainte!

BanaBerry Smoothie
1 banana
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup blueberries
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 cup of water
Calories: 204 | Fat: 1g (gram) | Protein: 4.3g | Carbs: 51.9g | Calcium: 11% | Vitamin A: 83% | Vitamin C: 98%

Banana-Apple-Pear Smoothie
1 banana
1 apple
1 pear
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 stalk of celery
1/2 – 1 cup water
Calories: 305 | Fat: 0.9g (grams) | Protein: 4.8g | Carbs: 79.1g | Calcium: 13% | Vitamin A: 88% | Vitamin C: 85%

BanaBlue Smoothie
1 banana
1 cup blueberries
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 whole carrot
1/2 cup of water
Calories: 244 | Fat: 1.1g (grams) | Protein: 5.3g | Carbs: 62g | Calcium: 12% | Vitamin A: 257% | Vitamin C: 90%

Naner Pineapple Smoothie
1 banana
1 cup pineapple
1-2 celery stalks
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 cup water
Calories: 217 | Fat: 0.8g (grams) | Protein: 4.4g | Carbs: 54.9g | Calcium: 15% | Vitamin A: 92% | Vitamin C: 158%

BanaNut Smoothie
1 banana
2 tbs natural creamy peanut butter
½ cup blueberries or 3-4 strawberries
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
½ cup water
(OPTIONAL) 1 scoop protein powder*
Calories: 384 | Fat: 17.6g (grams) | Protein: 11g | Carbs: 52g | Calcium: 11% | Vitamin A: 83% | Vitamin C: 72% | * Protein powder adds additional calories and grams of protein.

Simple Banana Green Smoothie
2 whole bananas
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 cup water
Calories: 252 | Fat: 0.8g (grams) | Protein: 5g | Carbs: 65.2g | Calcium: 10% | Vitamin A: 84% | Vitamin C: 80%

Blackberry-Orange Smoothie
1 cup blackberries
1 banana, peeled
1 small orange, peeled and deseeded
2 cups fresh spinach (or other leafy green)
4 ounces filtered water
Calories: 249 | Fat: 1.5g (grams) | Protein: 6.3g | Carbs: 60.5g | Calcium: 17% | Iron: 3mg | Vitamin A: 212% | Vitamin C: 156%