Sunday, June 23, 2013

Homemade Granola


I LOVE GRANOLA!!!

I love this granola, I usually take in a bag and bring it to work and snack when I'm feeling hungry in between meals!

What You'll need:

1 cup of oats (Not quick oats)
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
2 tablespoons of honey
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract 

*you can change the measurements depending on what you like i added a little extra of everything*

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
spray cookie sheet with non stick cooking spray.
Combine peanut butter and honey in a bowl, microwave until peanut butter becomes creamy.
Add cinnamon and vanilla into peanut butter mixture and stir.
pour oats into mixture and stir until oats are covered!
spread oat mixture evenly on cookie sheet.
Cookie for 5-8 minutes, let cool until granola is crunchy.

ENJOY.

I always make this in bulk
You can never have too much oats:)


Quick healthy Lunch


This is my go to lunch when I am in a rush!
Its quick, easy, tasty and filling:)

Rice cake:

You'll need a rice cake of your choosing (I usually get caramel flavored rice cakes)
Peanut butter
Chia Seeds 

Smear everything on the rice cake and VOILA! 


Green Smoothie:
Their are SO many variations of a green smoothie! I try out so many and have yet to find one i didn't like!

You'll needs:

Spinach 
almond milk
Protein powder (optional)
Fruit of your choice (I chose half of a banana)
Chia seeds (optional)

Mix it all in the blender and your good to go!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Tuna With Greek Yogurt

Tuna With Greek yogurt

 
 
 

 

 

 
                                                              What you'll need:
 
 
  • Tuna
  • Plain Greek yogurt (I prefer Chobani)      
 
 
Directions: 
 
SUPER EASY:)
 
Mix yogurt and tuna, their are no measurement! just add the yogurt until the tuna is to the consistency you like!
 
I always add onion powder, salt and pepper.
 
This taste great and I cant tell the difference, plus its healthy:)      

Friday, September 21, 2012

3 Day Diet

3 Day Diet
 
 
This diet boasts that you can lose 10 lbs in 3 days!
 
Ill give you the details, and at the bottom ill share my results!
 
 
 
 
 
Daily Instructions:
Drink 4 glasses of water or diet soda per day. You may use herbs, salt, pepper, lemon, vinegar, Worcestershire, soy sauce, mustard and ketchup on your food.

Day One


Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low
1/2 grapefruit or juice
1 slice toast with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter

Lunch:
1/2 cup of tuna
1 slice toast
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low

Dinner:
3 ounces of lean meat or chicken (any kind)
1 cup   of green beans
1 cup carrots
1 apple
1 cup regular vanilla ice cream

 Day Two


Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low
1 egg
1/2 banana
1 slice toast

Lunch:
1 cup cottage cheese or tuna
8 regular saltine crackers

Dinner:
2 beef frankfurters
1 cup broccoli or cabbage
1/2 cup carrots
1/2 banana
1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream

3 Day Diet Day Three


Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low
5 regular saltine crackers
1 oz. cheddar cheese
1 apple

Lunch:
1 boiled egg
1 slice toast
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low

Dinner:
1 cup tuna
1 cup carrots
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup melon
1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream


This diet was fairly easy to stick to and I lost a total of 8 lbs.
How ever I think the only way to truly lose weight is a lifestyle change, but this diet would be great if you had an event coming up and wanted to shed a couple lbs.

as always consult your doctor before starting any diet!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

DIY Hair Mask

DIY Hair Mask
 
 
This hair mask works wonders, makes my hair so soft and shiny!!
 
And all you need is one ingredient!!
 
 
COCONUT OIL
 
 
* I used organic virgin coconut oil from Trader Joes*
 
 
 
STEP 1: Get you coconut oil and lather into hair
 
STEP 2: After you hair is pretty well covered with coconut oil, pin up with a clip or hair tie.
 
STEP 3: Leave in for at least 15 minutes i left it in for an hour while i watched Private Practice :)
               You can apply heat if you wish but that is completely optional
 
 
STEP 4: Rinse! I use shampoo twice and then conditioner as normal
 
 

 
 
VOILA!! you have soft shiny hair with one simple natural ingredient:)
 
 
EnJoY 

Monday, September 17, 2012

$5.00 Off coupon for Diamond Candles

Just wanted to share with yall, a $5.00 off coupon for Diamond candles!!

If you want to take advantage of the coupon, just click the link below:)

http://www.curebit.com/x/cCCAJ

Keep a look out, once my candle arrives I will be doing a review!

Enjoy:)

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Diamond Candles Coupon

Diamond Candles Coupon
 
 
If you have not heard about Diamond Candles, It is a website that sells soy candles and in every candle is a ring that's is in value from $10.00- $5000.00.
 
On my phone I have an app called living social, right know they have a coupon for a diamond candle for $12.00 the candles usually run 24.95!
 
So download the living social app to get great deals including this one, or head over to the diamond candles website DiamondCandles.com
 
 
Once I receive the candle I will be doing  a review!
 
 
Enjoy :)