I gave in to the Teatox.

So I am an avid tea drinker. I overly love tea. Love it. Absolutely awesome. So I had been seeing all the latest craze about tea detoxes (or teatox) and finally I gave into it. I thought, why not? You drink tea all the time anyway. I just didn't want one that had too much of a laxative effect because I know that can't be too good for your body. So I was watching Scola Dondo on YT and she did a review on Flat Tummy Tea. Her review really got me and I ordered it that day. I got the 14 day flat tummy trim teatox and I started it on Sept 11.

2 weeks later, here are my results (taken on the 25th).  There was actually enough tea that it lasted me about 18 days. Gosh this is my 1st time actually really showing my GUT. Be nice to me.

Excuse the junky pic :-/

Please take into account that I did go on vacation for four days (Thursday - Monday 18th to the 23rd). While on vacation I did continue to drink the everyday tea - Missed Friday day tea and didn't drink night tea at all -  and Monday night I took the evening tea and let that sucker sit for 10 whole minutes so I could get a good flush from the junk over the weekend. TMI?

Sorry. Anyway I am pretty pleased with the results. Of course I have been working out consistently but what I love the most is that I have felt a lot less bloated. Especially while on my menstrual, I did not feel yucky and fat like normal.

As far as the night time "Afresh" tea went for those who are itching to know, I didn't experience any real "laxative" type effects. I don't think I went too much out of the norm but I hear if you don't have a good diet you make get more of an effect from it. However, I still do feel like it detoxified me.

My routine for the morning tea was drinking it after my workout. Then I would wake about 30 minutes to eat my breakfast. At night I would drink it about 30 mins to an hour after dinner usually when  felt myself wanting a night time snack LOL. It would help me not get one because once I drink the tea, there is no more eating! Anywho, def recommend this teatox for those looking to try one out!

I'm taking off this week and then on Monday I am starting another teatox. This one is from YourTea and it is the Tiny Tea detox. Crazy enough this is the first teatox I came across and have been following them on Instagram forever and finally I bit the bullet and purchased it. I would also say it was because of Scola's review. She did a great review on FTT, and then said that she liked TT better so I had to try it for myself. After this teatox, I'll be taking a break and if I like the effects of it I will probably do another one in December or January.




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Shades of Health!

Hey lovelies. I want to share something with you guys that is kicking off on August 1!It's called Shades of Health and it was created by one of my BGR sisters, Shionta. Shionta has been such an inspiration to me and everyone that she is around I'm sure. So I definitely wanted to share this with you all so you can join in on this beautiful journey. 

Here's what she had to say about it:

Shades of Health, a journey started December 1, 2013, (not a challenge) will forever connect health and fitness and yoga practice. My intentions have and will continue to break the unspoken barriers within the African American community that are experienced in health and fitness and yoga practice. EVERYONE is WELCOMED to empower change. The short of the long, I had the opportunity to speak with a group of girls scouts that were African american 6-8th grade and they verbalized "black girls don't do yoga, black girls don't workout", I was really in shock, but used that opportunity to uplift and share my knowledge and truth. I'm claiming that the journey will continue to be a blessing to so many and new faces will join us. No prizes are given, the rewards will be created through our intentions! Follow along on Instagram!

Peace and Blessings.

Day 1,11,21 @findingthedivine 
Day 2,12,22 @csamaa 
Day 3,13,23 @radiahmaria 
Day 4,14,24 @laiusky85 
Day 5,15,25 @kethysk 
Day 6,16,26 @yogikayla 
Day 7,17,27 @daniveemcqueen 
Day 8,18,28 @dropitlotus 
Day 9,19,29 @sunqueen 
Day 10,20,30 @heartbeat4many 
Day 31 Everyone post someone else that may have inspired you through their caption, posture, exercise, etc! 

Make sure you follow them all on IG! Shionta is @heartbeat4many!

I can't wait to join in on something positive that will uplift and inspire others especially those in the African American community to be fit, healthy, and enjoy your journey to being a healthier you.  

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Do it in 20!

First off! I've missed all my readers!! Hope you enjoyed the guest posts over the past month! Anyway, on to the post..

Recently I was reading an article about eating more slowly. I think I am an extremely fast eater which from what I have read, isn't a good thing. Eating slower allows your body to realize that it is getting full and will prevent you from overeating - or so they say. So what is suggested? To take roughly 20 minutes to eat. Now if you're anything like me, you're like TWENTY MINUTES - WTFUDGE?! Who has time for that! Well at first you might say, oh that isn't too long but then you try it and realize… hmm 20 minutes is a longggg time to eat a meal!

I have been trying though. It is tough. It requires taking breaks between bites and not just gobbling down my food.

Here are a few tips that I have found:

• Chew!
• This is something I have to remember. You may think you're chewing…. but are you really? So I'm trying to take smaller bites and really enjoy each bit of food. 
• Put your fork down between meals
• Putting your fork down or the sandwich or whatever down between each bite forces you to pause for a bit before taking the next bite or fork full. This is one that it easy for me to remember! I also try not to pick it right back up LOL! If you still have food in your mouth from one bite… don't go taking another bite!
• Eat with others
• I think I take the longest to eat when I'm eating with others. I think it's because you pause to talk of course!
• Don't watch TV….
• This one I don't like. I need a distraction from my food to not eat it so quickly however it is said that a lot of people eat mindlessly while watching TV. I do believe this is true as well but it also helps me when I am focusing on not eating too quickly to distract me from my food.
• Practice makes perfect!
• If you're a fast eater then it's more than likely a habit. So how do you break a habit? By constantly doing something else. Keep practicing eating slower until it becomes your new habit!

So these are the tips that I have found the most helpful (except for the TV one!) for starting out.  Hopefully if you're a fast eater like me, you're give some thought to trying these out!

Are you a slow eater or a fast one?

Take the time this week to time yourself while eating! You may be surprised!

xoxo, Preshii


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What's your WHY?!

So many people love to say that they're losing weight to get healthy. But what exactly does that mean?? I was watching Wendy Williams the other morning and my fitness crush Jillian Michaels was on there and they were discussing how this is about the time when people "weight loss" resolution go out the window. Jillian was saying that it is really important that you find your WHY! Because without it, you'll easily lose your motivation (for any goal you have).  She said and I quote "Don't say I want to be healthy! What does that even mean? What does healthy look like in your life?" She goes on to say that this can be something that is profound or something that is superficial like you want to be able to wear a bikini on your next trip to Aruba. So this got me to thinking. 

What's my real WHY? Yes of course I want to be healthy. Who doesn't want to be healthy and live a long, happy, healthy life? Exactly! But really was that my essential WHY for wanting to lose weight. Ahh. I don't think so. Being that I'm still on my journey, much more healthier but still not done yet. What's my why? I want to look good naked. Not just in clothes. Clothes hide things people. I want to be able to wear a bikini and look amazing to myself in it. Yes I am superficial. I want those things. I want to be able to wear a backless dress. I want that.  I want to feel good and have great energy.
Those are my why's.

Here's the video if you want to watch it of Jillian on the Wendy Williams Show.

What's your real, non generic, why?

What does healthy look like to you in your life?

xoxo, Preshii


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I have a thing for Spicy Blackbean Burgers!

Last week I went on a "vacation". It wasn't a full vacation because I was still working but I was not at home and in other states and that kind of deems a vacation. I went to DMV area and had a good time and some really great eats. I didn't eat terribly but it wasn't totally healthy either. 

This was probably the best salmon I've had in a really long time. It was from Chili's and it was so so good. Highly recommend it if you're at Chili's and want a healthy delicious eat!

Banana Berry Crepes!

Good morning!

 Last night I had breakfast for dinner and it was awesomesauce. I made a new recipe. Banana berry crepes. Healthy and yummy. The recipe is really simple and cheap and I got it from Cassey over at Blogilates. They're apart of her Cheap Clean Eats vlogs! 

This is really a great morning workout!! W.o.W!

I was in overload this weekend trying to get my homework done. I'm such a procrastinator.  I haven't even been able to tell you guys about all my run on Friday. I did a "long" run of 5.3 miles. I'm getting a tiny bit faster each run. I'm determined to get back to my old pace. Right now I'm averaging 11 - 11:30.  For my long run I averaged 11:34.  Which I think was decent being that I took 9 walk breaks! It break was between 30sec and 1 min. Here's the split. As you can see after I got to mile 4 is where I started getting pretty tired. 

One of my fav workouts from last week. 

 I use the term fav loosely. 

Spinach Pizza Recipe + WIAW

Food makes me happy and I am glad that I now have a healthy relationship with it. 

So that I can enjoy it without overdoing it. 

Here are my favorite eats from the past few days. 

I had a phenomenal salad from Designers Green. It's this real exclusive salad and sandwich please. 

By exclusive I mean there are only 2 of them so yup, exclusive.

On Sunday I relaxed at the park and ate me some Italian Ice. So yummy and it has no fat, no high fructose corn syrup, and is only 15 calories per ounce. Can we saw awesome?!

Workout Wednesday!! Tone up Tight Routine!

Found this great quick 20 minute workout I wanted to share from Janae's Blog, Hungry Runner Girl . It was quick and easy peasy. I enjoyed it for today's workout followed by 10 minutes of stretching. 

How did you workout today?

xoxo, the coily bombshell.

Quick Meal Monday! - Loaded SWEET Potato.

Happy Monday!

Here's a quick meal!

Well it's quick if you have all the items on hand. :)

I tend to keep homemade turkey burgers in my freezer.

Remember prepping is important! Very!

I make about 10 - 12 at a time and freeze them for meals like this!

Turkey burgers can be used as a burger or chopped up and used in a variety of ways such as this!

All you need is: Small to medium sized sweet potato, 2 - 4oz of lean ground turkey (or extra lean beef if you prefer), natural salsa, natural green salsa, and non fat or low fat plain greek yogurt!

First thing first, "brown" the ground turkey unless you're like me and have it already on hand. If so just cut it up in tiny pieces. 

Bake the sweet potato in the microwave for 10 minutes. Place it in a microwave safe bowl, cover with a paper towel, and let it cook. Turn it over halfway through. You can also bake the sweet potato in the oven but that will take about 45mins to an hour and this is a QUICK meal!

Let the baked sweet potato cool for a minute or two and then cut the potato down the middle. DO NOT SLICE IT IN HALF. Basically cut a slit in the middle so that you can open the potato enough to stuff it! 

Add in a couple spoonfuls of red salsa, then ground turkey, more red salsa, green salsa, then top with lowfat yogurt.  

*** Depending on how much ground turkey you have, it will not all fit. It also depends on the size of your potato. I usually load up my potato. Eat some and reload. :). It is so delicious. ***

Eat this all by itself or add in some avocado slices on the side! Or even inside your loaded potato!

If you have all items with the meat already cooked - this takes no more than 15 mins!  

Quick and healthy! Nothing beats that!

Enjoy!

Let me know if you try it!

xoxo, the coily bombshell

Quick & Easy Stir Fry!

Thursday was a pretty good day.  Worked out in the morning doing Insanity that I was suppose to do Wednesday but didn't. Kind of like two workouts because it was pure cardio and then cardio abs. After the workouts I had me a nice green smoothie. Then later that day I learned I need to start using more variety in my smoothies. Switching up by using different greens and even different fruits. If you are a green smoothie drinker, read more here!

I've started adding applesauce to my smoothies. Just something to share.

Later that evening I was suppose to do Thursday's Insanity workout but decided against it. I did go out for a walk with my running group. I decided to walk instead of run because I didn't want to irritate my knee. It ended up being a nice 2 mile walk!

On my way home, stopped by Publix to get some zucchini's for dinner and ended up getting broccoli (normally $2.50 & on sale for $1 - STEAL!) and just my luck they were giving out sushi samples (yummy!) andddd I brought me a powerball ticket and also got a fantasy five ticket for the free! Someone left their ticket. Finders Keepers! I haven't checked but I could be a typing millionaire right now!

I had decided before I left for my walk that I wanted to try making zucchini noodles with my new mandolin slicer and then adding it into a chicken and veggie stir fry. I already had chicken (made about 5 chicken breast the other day to use the rest of this week) so I took out my lovely wok and went to work. Nevertheless it was yummy. Here is the recipe for those who care!

Quick & Easy Stir Fry 

Ingredients

8 oz of grilled chicken breast or tenderloins
1 large zucchini
2-4 cups of broccoli
1-2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables
1 - 2 tbsp of barbecue sauce
1 - 2 tbsp of soy sauce
Chinese stir fry seasoning or seasoned the way you want :)
Coconut oil (or oil of choice - spray works fine as well)


Directions

First grill the chicken breast, cut into small pieces, and set aside.

Using a mandolin or julienne slicer, slice the zucchini into thin noodle like slices.

Likely grease your Wok (other pans such as a frying pan would work as well) with the oil and heat up on stove top on medium to high heat. Add in zucchini, broccoli, and mixed vegetables. Feel free to add in other vegetables but these are what I had on hand! Season vegetables with seasoning as well as add in half of barbecue sauce and half soy sauce. Stir.

Let vegetables cook stirring occasionally.

After vegetables start to soften a bit add in the chicken, the rest of the soy sauce and barbecue sauce. Let cook until vegetables are as tender as you like them to be. Enjoy!

Servings: 2!
Calories: Varies about 200 - 300 a serving!

What is a healthy dish that is quick an easy for you to make? Care to share the recipe!

What's on your agenda for this weekend?

xoxo, the coily bombshell

Spinach Protein Frittata Bowl

I found that I eat spinach just about every day! It has such great health benefits and with the fact that I drink Green Smoothies often, I have become accustomed to having Spinach for breakfast. Makes it easy to get in my daily dose of veggies! This a staple breakfast for me and thought I'd share. Simple ingredients, low calorie, great amount of protein, and takes about 20 - 30 minutes to bake.

Spinach Protein Frittata Bowl

Ingredients:

1 to 2 cups of Spinach
1 to 2 slices of turkey bacon or 1 - 2 turkey sausage links
2 egg whites (about 6 tbsp) or 1 whole egg and 1 egg white !
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Cook the sausage or bacon.

While that is cooking, cook the spinach lightly and then mix into a bowl with the egg. Season with salt and pepper.

Once meat is done, chop it up into small pieces and then add it with the spinach and egg mixture. Mix that together and the pour it into a small baking bowl. You may lightly grease the bowl.

Put into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes. After about 10 minutes, turn on the broiler.

Let the oven broiler cook the top of your frittata bowl. In about 5 - 10 minutes the top should have turned a golden brown. It will rise some. You can turn off the broiler and put the oven back on 350 and let it cook about 5-10 minutes.

Take the bowl out of the oven and let it sit for a couple minutes. The top will deflate a bit. Enjoy! I usually have this with a side of some grapefruit or whatever fruit available!

Serving: It's your own little bowl! No sharing!
Calories: At most roughly 200. That is based on 2 turkey sausage, 1 whole egg, 1 egg white, and 2 cups of spinach.
Tip: When I use 2 egg whites I add a little water to the mix.



I'm pretty simple but don't be afraid to add other things like onions and tomatoes into the frittata. I'm going to add cheese to my next one!

What is a good to breakfast meal for you?

Do you eat a lot of spinach?

Will you drink half your weight in water today? :)

xoxo, the coily bombshell

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash goodness...

Oh em gee. This is amazing! Like yummy yum yum! Recipe in a sec but first a few things about my lovely Friday.

First things first I had a lovely breakfast! Spinach, egg, turkey sausage frittata bowl! Delicious.

Lunch was leftovers from this lovely recipe below.

I went for a walk that turned into a slower pace jog and my foot didn't start bothering me. I did ice it Thursday twice and Friday beforehand. So maybe that is what helped. I know I still need new shoes. Actually went looking today but didn't have my size in my running shoes so will order online today. I can't wait to get new shoes *does my new shoes dance*. Getting back on my good foot. I also did Insanity Day 5  - Pure Cardio. It was intense but I enjoyed it.

Oh oh and look at my shoulder muscles!!! Popping out like the HULK! LOL!

Well here is the recipe as promised...

Cheesy Deliciousness Baked Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan Boats!

What is Spaghetti Squash? An edible squash of a variety with slightly stringy flesh which when cooked has a texture and appearance like that of spaghetti. 

Ingredients:

• 1 small to medium sized Spaghetti Squash. 
• 6 to 8 oz of chicken breast (I used 3 oz per shell)
• Seasonings of your choice for chicken (I used salt, pepper, parsley, basil, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and worchisor sauce)
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (optional)
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup of Pasta or Marinara sauce (I used 1/2 cup of Pasta sauce per shell)
• 1 cup of part skim shredded mozzarella (I used what I had at the time which was Sargento Mozzarella & Provolone. I only used 1/4 cup per shell) 

Instructions:

Preheat Oven to 350.
1) Wash then cut the Spaghetti Squash in half length wise
2) Remove the seeds  (middle section)

3) Lightly brush olive oil onto the inside and edges of the Spaghetti Squash (optional I just always do it!)
4) Season to taste with salt and pepper
5) Roast the spaghetti squash by placing them on a foiled baking sheet/pan with the opening down. I did it in my oven (about an 1hr - 1hr and 15 mins - once the skin get nice and soft and inside is tender) but you can also apparently - though I never have - use a microwave.

6) While that is roasting, season and grill the chicken then set aside. (I used my lovely George Forman) 

7) When the Spaghetti Squash is done, take it out and let it set for a couple minutes. Don't turn off the oven)
8) Take a fork and fluff the spaghetti like strains around, leaving the squash in the shell
9) Season with a little bit more salt and pepper then fluff a little more.
10) Cut the chicken breasts into little small square chunks and place on top of spaghetti squash

11) Top with marinara or pasta sauce
12) Top with cheese

13) Put shell(s) back into oven and let it cook until the cheese has melted nicely.
14) Take it out and enjoy !!! Feel free to top it with some basil or parsley!

Mine was 315 calories per boat. 
Servings: 2  
The idea of this recipe was from Skinny Taste. I did a few minor things differently and used a few different ingredients as mentioned!

Have you ever tried Spaghetti Squash before?

What is one of your favorite healthy dishes and the recipe if you have the time to share?

How is your day going?

xoxo, the coily bombshell