Healthy Summer Dips & Smoothies!

It's getting hot! Smoothies can be such a refreshing low calorie way to stay hydrated and cool! The possibilities are endless, but we've really been enjoying the two we're sharing with you! Have a favorite smoothie or yummy summer dip? Share it with us in the comments! We'd love to hear from you.

1. Berry Chipotle Dip

Ingredients

1 (5.3oz) greek yogurt - blueberry or raspberry 

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

2 tsp. ground chili powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

Zest of lemon

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. chipotle in adobo

4 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

Puree all ingredients in a food processor.

Refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors come together.

Serve with veggies or chips.

2. Spicy Black Bean Dip

Ingredients

15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup fresh salsa

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, including stems

2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulsate until the black beans and cilantro are nearly blended. Add up to a tablespoon of water to thin the hummus if necessary.

Serve with tortilla chips or fresh cut vegetables like bell pepper strips, cucumbers, zucchini, celery, snap peas, or carrots.

3. Blue Cheese Date dip

Ingredients

1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese

1 tablespoon nonfat buttermilk

5 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened $

3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened $

3 tablespoons minced pitted dates (2 to 3 dates)

1 tablespoon minced shallots

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind $

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

1. Place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Add dates, shallots, lemon rind, salt, and pepper; beat at medium speed until well blended, scraping sides of bowl as necessary.

2. Spoon cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a ball, using a rubber spatula. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap; chill overnight.

3. Combine parsley and walnuts in a shallow dish. Unwrap cheese ball; gently roll in nut mixture, coating well. Place on a serving plate. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4. Summer Crush Smoothie

1 cup fresh organic strawberries

1/2 green apple

1/4 lemon

1/2 almond milk

4 ice cubes

Blend for 2 minutes and enjoy!

5. Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

1 cup pineapple 

1/2 cup almond / coconut blend milk

ginger

Ice

Blend for 2 minutes and enjoy!

What is Fit Chicks? 
We create a fun environment for women to lose weight and get FIT! With over 125 camp times and locations across the state of Texas and Oklahoma, we are the leader in womens' fitness. Our trainers are all (female) nationally certified and have a true passion for helping other women GET fit or STAY fit! Designed to be modified for all ages and levels of fitness, Fit Chicks Boot Camp will change the way you look at fitness and yourself! We think every woman should have access to a trainer, at an affordable price. We believe that there is no need to yell, scream or intimidate women into working out and pushing themselves. Our trainers encourage you to push to the next level in a safe and effective way. You won't ever get bored or do the same workout twice! We have many clients that have been with us since we started, in 2009.

Our program is designed to dramatically change the way you look and feel in as little as 4 weeks. Our workouts and female fitness experts can help you reach your goals, in a healthy, sustainable way. Fit Chicks includes a full body composition from your trainer before and after your session, and a free meal plan from a nutritionist to maximize your boot camp results. This plan includes family friendly recipes and printable grocery lists to make healthy eating simple.

How Many Calories In Your Christmas Candy?!?

Want to know the damage?

Here's what it will cost you if you find yourself in the kids stocking...

Candy Cane = 110 calories

Heath Fun Size Bar = 77 calories

Hersheys Fun Size Bar -= 67 calories

Kit Kat = 70

M&Ms  fun pack (17 pieces) = 73 calories

Peanut M&Ms fun pack(9 pieces)  = 90 calories

Peanut Butter M&Ms (10 pieces) = 95 calories

Milky Way = 80 calories

Mounds = 80 calories

Mr Goodbar = 90 calories

Nestles’ crunch  = 60

Reeses Peanut Butter Cup = 110

Snickers = 80 calories

SNICKERS PEANUT BUTTER = 130

TAKE 5 = 100 CALORIES

3 MUSKETEERS = 67 CALORIES

TWIX = 80

YORK PEPPERMINT PATTY = 60

Indulge in moderation :) 

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What is Fit Chicks? 
We create a fun environment for women to lose weight and get FIT! With over 125 camp times and locations across the state of Texas and Oklahoma, we are the leader in womens' fitness. Our trainers are all (female) nationally certified and have a true passion for helping other women GET fit or STAY fit! Designed to be modified for all ages and levels of fitness, Fit Chicks will change the way you look at fitness and yourself! We think every woman should have access to a trainer, at an affordable price. We believe that there is no need to yell, scream or intimidate women into working out and pushing themselves. Our trainers encourage you to push to the next level in a safe and effective way. You won't ever get bored or do the same workout twice! We have many clients that have been with us since we started, in 2009.

Our program is designed to dramatically change the way you look and feel in as little as 4 weeks. Our workouts and female fitness experts can help you reach your goals, in a healthy, sustainable way. Fit Chicks includes a full body composition from your trainer before and after your session, and a free meal plan from a nutritionist to maximize your boot camp results. This plan includes family friendly recipes and printable grocery lists to make healthy eating simple.

For a full list of our locations, please visit our website www.fitchicktraining.com Are you a certified trainer interested in joining our team? Find out more here: www.fitchicktrainers.com

Planning Your Thanksgiving Meal?

Keep your holiday healthy with these recipes! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we know you are planning your menus!! Here are a few festive and healthy recipes that everyone will love!!

Pumpkin Fluff:

Mix canned pumpkin with Zero fat Cool Whip and a large fat free vanilla instant pudding (adjust amounts to taste) Makes Pumpkin Fluff, low cal and yummy!

Crust-less Pumpkin Pie:

15 oz can pumpkin
¾ cup Splenda®
½ cup Egg Beaters®
1½ cup nonfat milk
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Beat all ingredients together. Spray pie plate with cooking spray. Pour batter into pie plate and bake for 15 minutes at 400°. Reduce heat to 350° and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Top with a dollop of fat-free whipped cream (not included in nutritional information).
Nutrition FactsServing Size: 1/4 of 9" pie Servings: 4 Squares: ■ Calories: 64 Total Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 2mg Sodium: 893mg Carbohydrates: 17g Fiber: 1g Sugars: 1g Protein: 4g
"Serving size: ONE QUARTER OF THE PIE! WHOO HOO! Go ahead ... have seconds!

Pumpkin Parfaits:

1 box fat-free, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1¾ cup nonfat milk
15 oz canned pumpkin
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ cup Splenda®
2 cups fat-free whipped topping
Mix first five ingredients together in a bowl for two minutes. Hold a long tapered glass at a slight angle. Spoon ½ cup of pumpkin pudding mixture into the bottom. Top with with 1½ tbsp fat free whipped topping . Repeat layers. Chill until ready to serve. The hardest part of this recipe is not getting the pudding on the side of the glass. Spoon slowly and carefully.

Dirty Potatoes:
6 cups diced potatoes with skin
4 tbsp fat-free cream cheese
4 tbsp fat-free half & half
1 tbsp fat-free spray butter
2 tsp crushed garlic
2 tsp garlic salt

Wash potatoes and cut into large cubes, but don't peel. Place in a large pot, cover with water and boil until tender. Drain. Beat with an electric mixer on low, or mash remaining ingredients together.
Nutrition FactsServing Size: ½ Cup Servings: 12 Squares: ■ Calories: 71 Total Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 2mg Sodium: 69mg Carbohydrates: 14g Fiber: 2g Sugars: 1g Protein: 3g

No Guilt Gravy:

2 cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
6 oz fat-free chicken broth
¼ tsp Gravy Master® seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp poultry seasoning
½ tsp pepper
¼ cup nonfat milk
1 tbsp cornstarch
In a medium saucepan, mix cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Gravy Master®, garlic powder, poultry seasoning and pepper. Heat and simmer for 7 minutes. In a small bowl mix together nonfat milk and cornstarch. Bring gravy mixture to a boil and gradually stir in the milk mixture. Continue to cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute or until thickened. Be careful not to let the bottom scorch.

Nutrition FactsServing Size: 1/3 Cup Servings: 12 Squares: ■ Calories: 37 Total Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 4mg Sodium: 393mg Carbohydrates: 6g Fiber: 0g Sugars: 0g Protein: 1g

Fit Chick MIGHTY Muffins!

These little muffins are mighty and they will help you power through your day! They are packed with yummy goodness and are nutritious! Enjoy as a snack or part of your morning breakfast.

Mighty Muffins

• 1 1/2 cups unbleached, whole wheat flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons almond oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• zest from 1 orange or lemon
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup blueberries

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Preheat to 350.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon
3. Whisk together milk, egg, almond oil
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until smooth
5. Stir in zest, chia seeds and blueberries
6. Fill each cup in a muffin tin 3/4 full
7. Bake 20 minutes
8. Yields 12 muffins

Sore Muscles? Try Water with Turmeric!!

Workin' on staying hydrated but also find that your muscles are a bit sore from our calorie-torching workouts?  Try drinking water with turmeric!  This is a go-to when you've got muscle soreness and/or a headache - turmeric has many great health benefits, including being a fantastic anti-inflammatory!  

Give this recipe a try:

Lemon Turmeric Water

Pour a BIG glass of water (18-20 oz)

Squeeze in the juice of half of a lemon

Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric

Add a dash of cayenne if you want to kick it up a bit

Add ice and enjoy!

Goodbye soreness and hellooooo hydration!

1. Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and has been proven to reduce pain symptoms and help chronic pain sufferers with arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

2. Turmeric has long been recognized for it’s healing powers by physicians and healers in the holistic community, however western medical professionals are only just starting to learn about turmerics benefits.

3. If you suffer from acne, turmeric is not only helpful taken internally but you can also use it externally by making a turmeric paste!

4. Turmeric root can be juiced and used as a pain reliever. Only a small amount is needed to do the trick.

5. Even chronic sufferers of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can experience relief by using turmeric on a frequent basis. Use it raw for best results by sprinkling it on salads and raw dishes as well as mixing it into fresh vegetable juices & coconut water.

6. Clean cuts and wounds with turmeric, it’s a natural anti-septic and anti-bacterial.

7. Turmeric has high amounts of anti-oxidants that fight cancer causing free radicals, keeping your immune system strong. If you have a cold or flu, turmeric is one of the best things you can do to speed up recovery.

8. Even chronic skin conditions like psoriasis can be helped with turmeric. for a healthy skin regimen, make a turmeric cocktail every day for 2 weeks accompanied by fresh raw foods, juices and green smoothies.

9. Using turmeric in your daily or weekly regimen will help you recover from yoga and workouts faster by reducing inflammation and easing sore muscles.

10. Turmeric also contains good amounts of iron and other minerals so use it as a blood builder.

Disclaimer: Don’t use turmeric in excess, less is more. It’s also important to check with your practitioner if you have a liver condition as turmeric can be hard on your liver in some cases.

Trainer Favs: Vanilla Protein Shakes

We love protein shakes! Check out some of these yummy vanilla protein shake recipes brought to you by your amazing Fit Chick trainers. These aren't just your normal ol' vanilla shakes either... enjoy & "LIVE THE FIT LIFE".

SAM

"My latest obsession is vanilla protein with cooled coffee, frozen banana, almonds, and cinnamon! I'm obsessed, I tell ya! You get your protein, fruit, caffeine, and the cinnamon to balance blood sugar... All in one delicious frozen drink!"

DANYELLE

Half scoop of van & a half of choc & pb2, ice, water, and a splash of milk.

TAWANA

1 scoop vanilla protein

8 oz- 10 oz almond milk

3 strawberries

1/2 banana

5-6 ice cubes

Blend and enjoy!

1 scoop vanilla protein

8 oz- 10 oz almond milk

1/2 frozen banana

1 tbsp almond butter

5-6 ice cubes

Blend and enjoy!

1 scoop vanilla protein

8 oz- 10 oz almond milk

3 strawberries

1/2 cup blueberries

1 tbsp Greek yogurt 

5-6 ice cubes

Blend and enjoy!

I dislike cottage cheese but add protein to it and it's yummy. 

The protein changes the texture and it makes it edible (for me) 

1/2 cup of cottage cheese 

1/2 scoop vanilla protein 

Stir it up and enjoy! 

Optional: Fruit or granola 

Delicious!!!!!

ANNALISA

1 scoop vanilla protein

8oz Unsweetened vanilla almond milk 

Half a frozen banana

& Lots of cinnamon 

Blend:)

DEENA

Vanilla protein, raw meal vanilla chi or Thrive shake 

mixed with 1 frozen banana

unsweet vanilla almond milk

and 1 Tbsp chocolate PB2 with ice. Blend.

JEANNIE

Great Stuff PB powder

organic cocoa powder

2 Tablespoons organic pumpkin pie mix

1/3 cup Greek yogurt

Vanilla protein powder

Ice

Blend! 

BRITTANY

Mix vanilla protein powder with coffee, add some cinnamon, and poor it over ice :)

What is Fit Chicks? 
We create a fun environment for women to lose weight and get FIT! With over 125 camp times and locations across the state of Texas and Oklahoma, we are the leader in womens' fitness. Our trainers are all (female) nationally certified and have a true passion for helping other women GET fit or STAY fit! Designed to be modified for all ages and levels of fitness, Fit Chicks will change the way you look at fitness and yourself! We think every woman should have access to a trainer, at an affordable price. We believe that there is no need to yell, scream or intimidate women into working out and pushing themselves. Our trainers encourage you to push to the next level in a safe and effective way. You won't ever get bored or do the same workout twice! We have many clients that have been with us since we started, in 2009.
Our program is designed to dramatically change the way you look and feel in as little as 4 weeks. Our workouts and female fitness experts can help you reach your goals, in a healthy, sustainable way.  Fit Chicks includes a full body composition from your trainer before and after your session, and a free meal plan from a nutritionist to maximize your boot camp results. This plan includes family friendly recipes and printable grocery lists to make healthy eating simple.

For a full list of our locations, please visit our website www.fitchicktraining.com Are you a certified trainer interested in joining our team? Find out more here: www.fitchicktrainers.com

Fit Chicks Summer Slimming Secrets!

We got together here at Fit Chicks to bring you just a few summer slimming secrets. Incorporate these secrets with your regular Fit Chicks bootcamp workouts and you will be ready to rock all summer long and beyond!

1.  "Summerize" Your Water

Drinking water is a given! Our secret is to spice it up for summer. This not only makes your water taste yummy, but it also gets you in the summer spirit! Fit Chicks recommends you kick out all of those calorie rich beverages & "summerize" your water :) Here are some great ideas on how to do that: 

Infuse a pitcher of water with your favorite fruit

Add mint, other herbs, & fruit to a tray of ice cubes

Make detox water with lemon, mint, & cucumber...so refreshing! 

Try some apple cinnamon detox water

2. Wild Salmon

Your body not only needs fish but certain kinds of fish have beauty benefits as well!! Wild salmon (not farm raised) is a great option because it's one of the best sources for omega-3 fatty acids which makes for gorgeous summer skin that is supple and moisturized. Try some of our favorites like salmon sushi with brown rice or grilled salmon with steamed veggies. Salmon is an amazing summer superfood!

3. Slim down your portions

Limiting portions can help you lose weight especially when you couple it with your ongoing workout routine. Cutting down just a little bit on your portions may be exactly what you need to get off those few pounds before bikini season. Here are some portion control tips from Fit Chicks.

Learn what an actual serving is. It's not our fault but we're poor judges when it comes to what an actual serving is, so our portions end up being much bigger than they should on a regular basis. Break out the food scale and measuring cup. Make sure you measure and weigh your food so you're eating the correct serving size. 

Did you know that 3 ounces of lean meat is equivalent to a deck of cards? And 1 cup of breakfast cereal is about the size of a fist? These tid bits of info are very important, especially when you need to choose the right portion size quickly! 

For a handy cheat sheet, print and carry this serving size card from the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

4. Slimming Snacks

Snacks can ruin your summer slimming efforts, so as it's approaching we recommend being extra mindful at snack time. Here are a few ideas:

150-Calories or Less Snack Ideas

Each of these snacks are between 100 and 200 calories. Aim for about 300 calories day (450 calories if you’re taller than 5’6” or very active). 

Morning Snacks

100 calories or less (approximately)

- 1 c Greek-style yogurt sweetened with splenda and cinnamon or ½ c fresh fruit

-100-calorie pack almonds

- 1 light string cheese + ½ apple

-100-calorie size energy bar (Zone, Balance, Kashi)

-14 baby carrots + 2 Tbsp low-fat hummus or light ranch dressing

- Small fat-free latte

Afternoon Snack List

150 calories or less

-Celery sticks + 1 Tbsp peanut butter

- Small apple or orange and about 12 almonds

-1 whole wheat tortilla topped with one slice of low-fat cheese (heat for 15 seconds in microwave) and salsa 

-1/2 c low-fat cottage cheese + ½ c berries

Dessert Options

100 calories or less

-1 c sugar-free Jell-O topped with 2 Tbsp light whipped topping

-1/2 c berries plain or topped with 2 Tbsp low-fat whipped topping

-1 c fat-free, sugar-free pudding cup topped with 2 Tbsp light whipped topping 

-1 no sugar added fruit bar

-1 Skinny Cow Skinny Dippers Ice Cream 

-1 Cocoa Via Chocolate Almond Bar

-1 sugar-free popsicle

What is Fit Chicks? 

We create a fun environment for women to lose weight and get FIT! With over 125 camp times and locations across the state of Texas, we are the leader in womens' fitness. Our trainers are all (female) nationally certified and have a true passion for helping other women GET fit or STAY fit! Designed to be modified for all ages and levels of fitness, Fit Chicks Boot Camp will change the way you look at fitness and yourself! We think every woman should have access to a trainer, at an affordable price. We believe that there is no need to yell, scream or intimidate women into working out and pushing themselves. Our trainers encourage you to push to the next level in a safe and effective way. You won't ever get bored or do the same workout twice! We have many clients that have been with us since we started, in 2009. 

Our program is designed to dramatically change the way you look and feel in as little as 4 weeks. Our workouts and female fitness experts can help you reach your goals, in a healthy, sustainable way. Fit Chicks includes a full body composition from your trainer before and after your session, and a free meal plan from a nutritionist to maximize your boot camp results. This plan includes family friendly recipes and printable grocery lists to make healthy eating simple.

For a full list of our locations, please visit our website www.FitChickTraining.com

Are you a certified trainer interested in joining our team? Find out more here: www.fitchicktrainers.com

Easy Swaps To Make Baking Healthier

We work out hard all week to keep our bodies looking and feeling great, but remember... sometimes we should still enjoy deserts and foods we love! So when you decide it's time to bake something yummy, don't feel bad, just think about making some healthy substitutions. Here are a few easy swaps from Texas Fit Chicks to make baking delicious deserts and snacks just a little healthier!

1. Use flour alternatives
When baking try using buckwheat flour. What's so good about buckwheat flour?! Well besides being a gluten free alternative, it's a seed, so it's rich in antioxidants and low in starch! Surf the web for some fantastic recipes! What about almond flour?!  It's high in protein, low in carbohydrates and low in sugars. Unlike other alternatives to wheat flour, almond flour is moist and delicious. 1/4 cup of almonds has 45% of your daily value of magnesium. Lastly, check out coconut flour: it packs a whopping 5 grams of fiber per 2 tablespoons (with only 2 grams of total and saturated fat)! Coconut flour has health benefits for people with diabetes, too: adding coconut flour to baked goods lowers the glycemic index (a measure of the rate that a food increases blood sugar. Try using a combination of coconut flour and almond flour it will give you great baking results. Coconut flour gives you very airy light baking results  and almond gives you more dense baking results so the combination is great!

2. Cut the sugar with Stevia
So by now you've all heard of Stevia. Here's why it's such a great alternative to sugar and can be used in your favorite recipes. Even if you only sub in 1/2 of Stevia in the raw when baking think of how many calories you're saving. Stevia is an all natural sweetener derived from the native shrub, Stevia rebaudiana. There are plenty of popular sweeteners that can claim an all-natural origin — including honey, maple syrup, molasses, and even newcomers like agave and xylitol — but none of them can brag about being calorie free. And there are plenty of artificial sweeteners, like Sweet’N Low and NutraSweet, that are low calorie, but because they are synthetic-based, they can't claim to be natural.

3. Double your protein with greek yogurt
Tangy, thick, and lusciously rich, there's a lot to love about Greek yogurt. Plain Greek yogurt has double the protein, half the carbs and half the sodium of the regular variety. Not to mention all of the probiotic action! Greek yogurt can easily be swapped for other fats when baking or cooking. You can use Greek yogurt to cut down on sugar and butter in some recipes.

Here's a quick & delicious treat!

Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt Snack

Ingredients
1 small container of plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp peanut (or other nut) butter
1 tbsp sweetener (like maple syrup, honey, or STEVIA)
1/4 tsp vanilla
pinch of sea salt

1 tbsp mini chocolate chips

Directions
Combine the Greek Yogurt with the peanut butter, Stevia, vanilla and sea salt. Mix until smooth.
Top with Mini Chocolate chips. Enjoy!

What is Texas Fit Chicks? 
We create a fun environment for women to lose weight and get FIT! With over 125 camp times and locations across the state of Texas, we are the leader in womens' fitness. Our trainers are all (female) nationally certified and have a true passion for helping other women GET fit or STAY fit! Designed to be modified for all ages and levels of fitness, Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp will change the way you look at fitness and yourself! We think every woman should have access to a trainer, at an affordable price. We believe that there is no need to yell, scream or intimidate women into working out and pushing themselves. Our trainers encourage you to push to the next level in a safe and effective way. You won't ever get bored or do the same workout twice! We have many clients that have been with us since we started, in 2009. Our program is designed to dramatically change the way you look and feel in as little as 4 weeks. Our workouts and female fitness experts can help you reach your goals, in a healthy, sustainable way. Texas Fit Chicks includes a full body composition from your trainer before and after your session, and a free meal plan from a nutritionist to maximize your boot camp results. This plan includes family friendly recipes and printable grocery lists to make healthy eating simple.

For a full list of our locations, please visit our website www.texasfitchicks.com Are you a certified trainer interested in joining our team? Find out more here: www.fitchicktrainers.com

SNACKS To Help Keep You On Track!!

We've put together a list of favorite snacks from our Texas Fit Chick Trainers to share with you!

1. Apple slices topped with all natural peanut butter
2. Cucumber slices with hummus
3. 3 oz of lunch meat (rolled up) and an apple
4. Carrots/celery with roasted red pepper hummus
5. Pumpkin oatmeal bars (homemade)
6. Post workout turtle bars (oat or coconut flour, quinoa, sesame seeds, chia seeds, almonds (any nut) & lentils w/honey)
7. PB2 on brown rice crackers
8. Celery & PB2
9. Celery w/ almond butter
10. 1lb of organic chicken tenders in the toaster oven to bake for about 10 minutes...then save them in the fridge and snack on those when hungry and serve to the kids as snacks or part of lunch!
11. Carrots and Hummus
12. String Cheese
13. 3 egg whites & 1 whole egg w/Chipotle Laughing Cow wedge
14. Green Fuji Apple with PB2
15. Shakeology
16. Tomato slices and a cup of low fat cottage cheese
17. Apple and a few almonds
18. Apple and about a tablespoon of peanut or almond butter
19. Hard boiled egg and an apple
20. A fresh fruit mix of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries with either a cup of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
21. Veggies & hummus
22. Nuts
23. Homemade hummus, blueberries & yogurt, peanut butter
24. Greek yogurt and fresh pineapple
25. String cheese and almonds
26. Greek yogurt ranch with carrots
27. Diced avocado and tomatoes
28. Green smoothie
29. One small gala apple with 1 teaspoon Justin's Maple Almond Butter
30. A tsp of Justin’s Maple Almond Butter to my plain Greek yogurt with one drop of liquid Stevia...heaven!
31. Fage Greek yogurt sweetened with Stevia and berries.
32. Pita chips and/or veggies with hummus
33. Boiled eggs and grapefruit
34. 1/2 grapefruit w/ 1/2 cup lf cottage cheese
35. 1/2 chopped chicken Brest with 1 tsp pesto and 1/2 tomato
36. Spinach with 1/4 cup sliced apple sprinkle almonds olive oil lemon juice
37. 3 egg whites + one whole egg with tumeric and hot sauce
38. 1 tbs almond butter on Ezekiel toast
39. Whey protein shake
40. Plain Greek yogurt mixed with puréed fruit made at home
41. Fage non-fat greek yogurt with fresh berries, honey and ground flax seeds
42. Quest Protein Bar
43. Greek Yogurt with frozen blueberries and stevia
44. Apple slices or banana with 1-2 tsp of peanut or almond butter fresh salsa and 6 whole grain tortilla chips
45. 1/3 C greek yogurt with honey and banana slices
46. Half a slice of whole grain toast with a teaspoon of Nutella
47. 1 Tbsp of peanut butter with 15 baby carrots and a small box of raisins

Let us know if you find your favorite new snack here...or add your favorite healthy snack to the comment box below! Enjoy! www.texasfitchicks.com Learn more about us!

What is Texas Fit Chicks? 
We create a fun environment for women to lose weight and get FIT! With over 125 camp times and locations across the state of Texas, we are the leader in womens' fitness. Our trainers are all (female) nationally certified and have a true passion for helping other women GET fit or STAY fit! Designed to be modified for all ages and levels of fitness, Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp will change the way you look at fitness and yourself! We think every woman should have access to a trainer, at an affordable price. We believe that there is no need to yell, scream or intimidate women into working out and pushing themselves. Our trainers encourage you to push to the next level in a safe and effective way. You won't ever get bored or do the same workout twice! We have many clients that have been with us since we started, in 2009.
Our program is designed to dramatically change the way you look and feel in as little as 4 weeks. Our workouts and female fitness experts can help you reach your goals, in a healthy, sustainable way. Texas Fit Chicks includes a full body composition from your trainer before and after your session, and a free meal plan from a nutritionist to maximize your boot camp results. This plan includes family friendly recipes and printable grocery lists to make healthy eating simple.

For a full list of our locations, please visit our website www.texasfitchicks.com Are you a certified trainer interested in joining our team? Find out more here: www.fitchicktrainers.com

75 WEIGHT LOSS TIPS!

 I can only handle 1 change now. What should it be??

• Eating out? Halve it, and bag the rest. A typical restaurant entree has 1,000 to 2,000 calories, not even counting the bread, appetizer, beverage, and dessert.
• When dining out, make it automatic: Order one dessert to share.
• Use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate
• See what you eat. Plate your food instead of eating out of the jar or bag.
• Eat the low-cal items on your plate first, then graduate. Start with salads, veggies, and broth soups, and eat meats and starches last. By the time you get to them, you’ll be full enough to be content with smaller portions of the high-calorie choices
• Instead of whole milk, switch to 1 percent. If you drink one 8-oz glass a day, you’ll lose 5 lb in a year
• Overeating is not the result of exercise. Vigorous exercise won’t stimulate you to overeat. It’s just the opposite. Exercise at any level helps curb your appetite immediately following the workout.
• When you’re exercising, you shouldn’t wait for thirst to strike before you take a drink. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Drink 8 ounces an hour before and another 4 to 8 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes during your workout. Finish with at least 16 ounces after you’re done exercising
• Drinking too few can hamper your weight loss efforts. That’s because dehydration can slow your metabolism by 3 percent, or about 45 fewer calories burned a day, which in a year could mean weighing 5 pounds more. The key to water isn’t how much you drink, it’s how frequently you drink it. Small amounts sipped often work better than 8 ounces gulped down at once.
• Skipping breakfast will leave you tired and craving naughty foods by midmorning. To fill up healthfully and tastefully, try this sweet, fruity breakfast full of antioxidants. In a blender, process 1 c nonfat plain or vanilla yogurt, 1 1/3 c frozen strawberries (no added sugar), 1 peeled kiwi, and 1 peeled banana. Pulse until mixture is milkshake consistency. Makes one 2-cup serving; 348 calories and 1.5 fat grams.
• If you’re famished by 4 p.m. and have no alternative but an office vending machine, reach for the nuts—. The same goes if your only choices are what’s available in the hotel minibar.
• Next time you’re feeling wiped out in late afternoon, forgo that cup of coffee and reach for a cup of yogurt instead. The combination of protein, carbohydrate, and fat in an 8-ounce serving of low-fat yogurt will give you a sense of fullness and well-being that coffee can’t match, as well as some vital nutrients. If you haven’t eaten in 3 to 4 hours, your blood glucose levels are probably dropping, so eating a small amount of nutrient-rich food will give your brain and your body a boost.
• Making just a few changes to your pantry shelves can get you a lot closer to your weight loss goals. Here’s what to do: If you use corn and peanut oil, replace it with olive oil. Same goes for breads—go for whole wheat. Trade in those fatty cold cuts like salami and bologna and replace them canned tuna, sliced turkey breast, and lean roast beef. Change from drinking whole milk to fat-free milk or low-fat soy milk. This is hard for a lot of people so try transitioning down to 2 percent and then 1 percent before you go fat-free.

How do I avoid late-night eating??

• Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The large majority of people who struggle with night eating are those who skip meals or don’t eat balanced meals during the day. This is a major setup for overeating at night
• Eat your evening meal in the kitchen or dining room, sitting down at the table.
• Drink cold unsweetened raspberry tea. It tastes great and keeps your mouth busy.
• Change your nighttime schedule. It will take effort, but it will pay off. You need something that will occupy your mind and hands.
• If you’re eating at night due to emotions, you need to focus on getting in touch with what’s going on and taking care of yourself in a way that really works. Find a nonfood method of coping with your stress.
• Put a sign on the kitchen and refrigerator doors: “Closed after Dinner.”
• Brush your teeth right after dinner to remind you: No more food.
• Eat without engaging in any other simultaneous activity. No reading, watching TV, or sitting at the computer.

How can I control my raging sweet tooth??

• Once in a while, have a lean, mean salad for lunch or dinner, and save the meal’s calories for a full dessert
• Are you the kind of person who does better if you make up your mind to do without sweets and just not have them around? Or are you going to do better if you have a limited amount of sweets every day? One RD reported that most of her clients pick the latter and find they can avoid bingeing after a few days.
• If your family thinks they need a very sweet treat every night, try to strike a balance between offering healthy choices but allowing them some “free will.” Compromise with low-fat ice cream and fruit, or sometimes just fruit with a dollop of whipped cream.
• Try 2 weeks without sweets. It’s amazing how your cravings vanish.
• Eat more fruit. A person who gets enough fruit in his diet doesn’t have a raging sweet tooth.
• Eat your sweets, just eat them smart! Carve out about 150 calories per day for your favorite sweet. That amounts to about an ounce of chocolate, half a modest slice of cake, or 1/2 cup of regular ice cream.
• Try these smart little sweets: sugar-free hot cocoa, frozen red grapes, fudgsicles, sugar-free gum, Nutri-Grain chocolate fudge twists, Tootsie Rolls, and hard candy.
• Give it away! After company leaves, give away leftover food to neighbors, doormen, or delivery people, or take it to work the next day (and don't set it on your desk :)
• Walk around the mall three times before you start shopping.
• Make exercise a nonnegotiable priority.
• Remember, EAT before you meet. Have this small meal before you go to any parties: a hardboiled Egg, Apple, and a Thirst quencher (water, seltzer, diet soda, tea).
• As obvious as it sounds, don’t stand near the food at parties. Make the effort, and you’ll find you eat less.
• At a buffet? Eating a little of everything guarantees high calories. Decide on three or four things, only one of which is high in calories. Save that for last so there’s less chance of overeating.
• Scramble eggs in a nonstick skillet. Pop some asparagus in the microwave, and add whole wheat toast. If your cholesterol levels are normal, you can have seven eggs a week!
• A bag of frozen vegetables heated in the microwave, topped with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts.

Great ideas for a low-cal dinner when you don't want to cook

• A smoothie made with fat-free milk, frozen fruit, and wheat germ.
• The smallest fast-food burger (with mustard and ketchup, not mayo) and a no-cal beverage. Then at home, have an apple or baby carrots.
• A peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread with a glass of 1 percent milk and an apple.
• Skipping meals. Many healthy eaters “diet by day and binge by night.”
• Don’t “graze” yourself fat. You can easily munch 600 calories of pretzels or cereal without realizing it
• Eating pasta like crazy. A serving of pasta is 1 cup, but some people routinely eat 4 cups.43. Eating supersize bagels of 400 to 500 calories for snacks
• Ignoring “Serving Size” on the Nutrition Facts panel.
• Snacking on bowls of nuts. Nuts are healthy but dense with calories. Put those bowls away, and use nuts as a garnish instead of a snack.
• Thinking all energy bars and fruit smoothies are low-cal.

How to Cut Calories:

• Juice has as many calories, ounce for ounce, as soda. Set a limit of one 8-oz glass of fruit juice a day.
• Get calories from foods you chew, not beverages. Have fresh fruit instead of fruit juice
• Keep a food journal. It really works wonders
• Follow the Chinese saying: “Eat until you are eight-tenths full.”
• Use mustard instead of mayo.
• Eat more soup. The noncreamy ones are filling but low-calorie
• Cut back on or cut out caloric drinks such as soda, sweet tea, lemonade, etc. People have lost weight by making just this one change. If you have a 20-oz bottle of Coca-Cola every day, switch to Diet Coke. You should lose 25 lb in a year.
• Take your lunch to work.
• Sit when you eat.
• Dilute juice with water.
• Have mostly veggies for lunch.
• Eat at home
• Limit alcohol to weekends.

How to Eat more Veggies:

• Incorporate fruit and veggie shakes into your day
• Have a V8 or tomato juice instead o a Diet Coke at 3 pm.
• Doctor your veggies to make them delicious: Dribble maple syrup over carrots, and sprinkle chopped nuts on green beans.
• Mix three different cans of beans and some diet Italian dressing. Eat this three-bean salad all week.
• Don’t forget that vegetable soup counts as a vegetable.
• Rediscover the sweet potato.
• Use prebagged baby spinach everywhere: as “lettuce” in sandwiches, heated in soups, wilted in hot pasta, and added to salads.
• Spend the extra few dollars to buy vegetables that are already washed and cut up.
• Really hate veggies? Relax. If you love fruits, eat plenty of them; they are just as healthy (especially colorful ones such as oranges, mangoes, and melons).
• Keep seven bags of your favorite frozen vegetables on hand. Mix any combination, microwave, and top with your favorite low-fat dressing. Enjoy 3 to 4 cups a day. Makes a great quick dinner.

Mantra to stay on track:

• “The best portion of high-calorie foods is the smallest one. The best portion of vegetables is the largest one. Period.
• “I’ll ride the wave. My cravings will disappear after 10 minutes if I turn my attention elsewhere.”
• “I want to be around to see my grandchildren, so I can forgo a cookie now.”
• “I am a work in progress.”
• “It’s more stressful to continue being fat than to stop overeating.”
• You can't ever "Out-Train" a bad diet

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