Top 10 Reasons why YOU should cook your meal

Hi Folks!

As I began my fitness journey a few years ago. I signed up for all these websites and magazines. I figured I'd educate myself. As a self proclaimed nerd, I typically look at a book to teach me how to do something. I'm branching out to websites too.

This one came across my twitter today from womenfitness.net. Top 10 Reasons why YOU should cook your meal. Over the past few months I've been focused on cooking. Partly because I love it. Secondly because its healthier. I'm also trying to support a more healthy eating lifestyle to my sweet-tooth having boyfriend!

I'll try to post some recipes as I play around with some things. I'll share my turkey chilli recipe. It should keep you warm over the winter. I've added a bit of hot sauce and splenda to mine. (I like it slightly sweet and spicy) but you can leave those out. If you want to stretch it out. you can add a pasta... or rice.  you decide.

Enjoy!

CeeJay's Turkey Chilli                     
Number of servings 6-8

Jennie-O - Turkey, Lean Ground, (You can use ground beef, just strain the oil before mixing all the other items in)

Saute the following, then add meat
Peppers - Sweet, green/red/yellow, raw, 1-2 cup, chopped
Onions - Sweet, raw, 1 onion

Mix the following in a big pot:
Goya - Red Kidney Beans-Canned, 2 container
Spices - Chilli Powder,to taste
Spices - Onion powder, 1 tbsp
Spices - Seasoning salt to taste
Spices - White pepper
Garlic - Raw, 1 clove, chopped
Tomatoes - Diced, In Can, 1 container

Mix everything together and this let boil on low heat for about 20 minutes.  Its even better the next day!
Calories Per Serving: 177

Until Next Time....

Stay Cooking...

CeeJay

Trapper Keeper...to Franklin Covey

Hi Folks!

When I was in elementary school and middle school I used to BEG my Aunt and Grandparents for trapper keepers every year! I guess you can say I've been destined to organize since I was a young child! The organizers that I used to get in school! Boy I couldn't wait!

Now Franklin Covey is my new trapper keeper.They have some helpful hits to stay organized in January

Enjoy!

Until Next Time....

Stay Organized!

CeeJay

Pre-Workout Snacks: the art of Smart Snacking

Hi Folks!

I've been trying to find just the right foods to eat before my workout so I don't faint on the elliptical. Because lets be honest that wouldn't be a good look and I'd be bruised up and embarrassed. So far eating a banana is working for me.. I tried drinking about 8oz of orange juice and it was too acidic for me.. so I'm testing some things out.

Here is a helpful website about smart snacking that seems helpful. I'm going to try some of these snacks out this next week and I'll let you know how it worked!

Pre-Workout Snacks: the art of Smart Snacking


Until next time!

Stay Snacking!

CeeJay!

Real Love...Real Workout!

Hi Folks!

Just a fun post today. I was reading my fellow blogger Courtney and she had a video she used to do when she was younger.

This is the Jody Watley video (snippet) I used to do with my Aunt when I was little.



I still sorta remember the moves.

Real Love! Gotta Love Jody Watley!

Until next time.....

Stay Real!

CeeJay

Confessions of a Fat Boy: Breaking Old Habits: The time to start is now ...

Hi Folks!

So I've decided to take my boyfriend advice and over the past month my mico-goal was to work out at least 3 times a week. I was pretty successful!

My weekly goals are:
1. Less cheese (for those who know me this is tough!
2. Work out at least 3x a week
3. Drink more water.

My long term goals are:
1. Lose 35-45 pounds.
2. Tone and shape my body
3. Train for and complete a Half Marathon

Wish me luck!

Check out my boyfriends blog with a Get it Right, Get it Tight work out plan...

Confessions of a Fat Boy: Breaking Old Habits: The time to start is now ...: "Hope everyone had a great New Year's - I certainly did. So now it is finally here - the first steps to getting into (or back) into sha..."

Until Next Time....

Stay Fit!

CeeJay

Hair Products 101: What I'm using.

Hi Folks!

So I've been playing around with hair products and thought I'd share what I've been using and thinking about using.

Blue Magic Coconut Oil : I really like this hair oil. It looks more like a grease and even feels like it would be heavy, but when you rub some in your hands and through your hair.. its soft, not heavy at all and smells great. I'm mad I didn't start using it years ago.

Ampro Clear Protein Gel: This gel has a strong hold but doesn't' flake like some. It also doesn't have an odor like the dark protein gels do. I like it.

Paul Mitchel Shampoo: This shampoo does a good job of cleaning the "junk" out of my hair. It does leave my hair feeling slightly dry so I'm searching for a TRUE moisturizing shampoo. If you have any suggestions let me know.

Paul Mitchel Conditioner: This conditioner is GREAT! In fact it has shea butter in it and leaves my hair feeling soft and silky!I can comb through my hair and after washing it out, my hair is soft.

Aphogee Leave in Conditioner: This is the best leave in conditioner I've tried in years. I've tried Carol's daughter black Vanilla leave in conditioner but I felt like it left my hair heavy and "junky" feeling. The Aphogee brand was like water to the touch so I'll try and get a spray bottle to apply it next time. After I blow dried my hair it felt silky and smooth! Love it!

I've tested out the Aphogee Style Wrap mousse. It is nice, but does the same job as Motions Light Mousse.

I visited a good friend and Soror over the New year who showed me all the Kinky Curly products she had and we had a little hair tutorial! So I'm going to try a few things from that line.
I think I'm also going to try out Carol's Daughter's Hair Milk.

Since I've been working out I want to try a dry shampoo to get me through the week. I'm thinking about testing out these techniques from the Beauty Brains website.

I welcome you to comment on any of these products and give me suggestions! I love organizing and buy hair stuff!

Until Next Time!

Stay Nappy Stay Happy!

CeeJay