"Meat Muffins"

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

I have a friend who I think is a great cook. You know one of those people that can mix ingredients together without a recipe and make a masterpiece. Well, she made "little meatloaves" for me the other night and they were AWESOME!
I made them last night for my family and they loved them, so I thought I would share the recipe, for what my family know refers to as "Meat muffins"

1 lb ground turkey
1 cup salsa (she used Pace mild)
1 egg
1/4-1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4-1/2 cup crushed crackers (she used Triscuits, I used bread crumbs)
1 clove garlic, chopped
favorite seasoning

Mix together and scoop into individual muffin pan. Spread about a teaspoon of spaghetti sauce on top of each before baking. Bake for about 25 min. at 400
Meat Muffins. Let me know what you think!

  

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KARLIEK 6/10/2009 8:05AM

These sound really good! I'll try them! Karlie

STEPHANIE.F 6/10/2009 7:29AM

Mmmm...can't wait to try. Thanks! I eat ground turkey breast all the time. It's nice to have a new way to make it.

1st day of summer for us-what do you plan on doing?

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

We have planned to take it easy this summer. We bought season passes to an amusement park this year and plan to take the boys once a week. In addition, we have a pool, so we will spend a lot of time there as well. Does anyone have any inexpensive ideas for the summer that you can do with your kids? Have a great summer!!!

  

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RUNTRILAUGH 5/26/2009 2:43PM

We go to Stone Mtn and climb to the top, then stay for the laser show at least a handful of times each summer. Cheap (pay for parking only) and good exercise, too! Bring a picnic dinner and lots of bottled water to avoid the food prices!

Meal sample

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Plan out your meals EVERY DAY!! Eat 6 small meals a day, a meal every 2-3 hours. Add protein to every meal, in small amounts. A small chicken breast; 1/2 c. cottage cheese; a protein shake; etc. Having your meals pre-planned will keep you in control and less tempted by the ole, "Gee, what am I gonna have for dinner?" scam. A good book to grab is "The Eat Clean Diet," by Tosca Reno. Great recipes and excellent tips. I also give myself one cheat meal a week. I don't go overboard...I just enjoy a food that I normally wouldn't eat.

Next, how to plan your meals. I'm pretty anal, and I like to keep my meals simple. Here's what I do:

Grab paper and pen and number Meals #1 to #6. Then, I start with #1 and add a protein. Usually for breakfast, it's egg whites. Then I go down the list and fill in protein at each meal. A serving of protein such as egg whites, chicken breast, lean beef or bison, tuna or salmon (this will count as a protein and a fat), and cottage cheese.

Next, I go back and add a complex carb. These are your starches such as brown rice, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, whole grain pasta, whole grain cereals, etc. Most of my meals have one of these, except for #6. Late in the day, I don't eat complex carbs cause I don't need them. Remember: Carbs are for energy. Do you need that energy during the night?

Next, I go back and add a different complex carb that I call fibrous carbs. These are your fruits and veggies. At least 3 of my meals has a veggie or a fruit.

Finally, I add the good stuff: FAT! Flaxseed meal, nuts, nut butters, olive oil, avocadoes, etc. Those are all great fats. I try to have one at each meal, except for #6 and my post-workout meal, which for me is #2.

And you are done! Keep your meals simple. And DRINK YOUR WATER!! I encourage you to pre-plan your meals on your SparkPeople nutrition tracker before eating. Having this plan posted on your fridge every morning will keep you pretty close to your target. And if things change during the day, you can go back and make adjustments.

During my competition season, my diet is very different. But here's a sample of my daily off-season diet:

Meal #1: 1/2 c. dry oats, cooked; 1 scoop vanilla whey protein; 1/4 c. blueberries; 1/2 T. flaxseed meal; Drinks: 16 oz of water and black coffee

Meal #2: 1 granny smith apple; 1 T. Natural PB; 1 scoop whey mixed w/water

Meal #3: Tuna Pancake: 1/2 c. oats mixed with 3 egg whites and 1 small can of tuna (form into a pancake on a skillet and cook both sides until golden; great w/salsa); 1 c. steamed broccoli drizzled with 1/2 T. olive oil; 16 oz of water

Meal #4: 1 scoop whey protein mixed with water, 1/2 c. frozen strawberries, and 1/2 T. flaxseed oil; 16 oz of water or decaf iced tea

Meal #5: 4 oz grilled chicken; large salad w/1/4 c. chickpeas; 1 T. olive oil and 2 T. balsamic vinegar, drizzled over salad;16 oz of water (preworkout meal)

Meal #6: Postworkout shake: 1 scoop whey protein, 1 small banana, 1/2 T. honey, ice

  

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MANDYG1970 4/5/2009 10:28PM

Thank you for showing specifically how you come up with your meal plan. I'm waiting for "Eating Clean" at the library. What kind of whey do you use? Really - thanks for sharing your plan. Keep up the good work - you're inspiring.

Today...

Sunday, March 29, 2009

I bought a scale last night. I haven't weighed myself regularly in a while. Since I have been helping to take care of my mom I have been exercising but not really watching what I have been eating. I got on the scale and it said ***. I said, no way! but it is true. I am back on the ball today with EXERCISE AND NUTRITION!!!

  

What is it Bikram thing???

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Found this posted on Smurfette0725's blog. I watched the video that she posted. I am so interested in this.




And just in case you need more convincing that Bikram ROCKS!! Here are the 26 postures and each of their benefits:

1. Standing Deep Breathing
Expands the lungs to their full capacity
Increases circulation to the whole body
Counteracts emphysema, asthma, and other breathing problems
Helps regulate blood pressure
Exercises the nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems

2. Half Moon/Hands to Feet Pose
Revitalizes liver, spleen, pancreas and kidneys
Corrects bad posture
Helps to eleviate lower back pain, bronchial distress, scoliotic deformities, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder
Improves circulation in the legs and to the brain
Increases the flexibility of the spine, sciatic nerves, most of the tendons and ligaments of the legs
Strengthens and firms the abdomen, hips, thighs and buttocks

3. Awkward Pose
Inreases circulation in the knee, toe and ankle joints
Relieves rheumatism, arthritis and gout in the legs
Helps to cure slipped disc and lumbago in the lower spine
Increases hip joint flexibility
Strengthens and firms upper arms and all muscles of thighs, calves and hips

4. Eagle Pose
Relieves tension in neck and shoulders
Improves sexual vitality and control
Improves flexibility of all 12 major joints of the body
Strengthens and firms legs, arms, and abdomen

5. Standing Head to Knee Pose
Develops concentration, determination and patience
Increases pancreatic functions
Helps balance blood sugar levels
Improves flexibility of sciatic nerve
Strengthens and firms abdomen, thighs, legs, upper body and arms

6. Standing Bow Pulling Pose
Flushes out kidneys helping to eliminate toxins
Increases the size and elasticity of the rib cage and lungs
Helps correct high blood pressure
Helps tennis elbow and frozen shoulder
Improves the flexibility and strength of the lower spine and most of the body?s muscles
Improves flexibility of sciatic nerve
Strengthens and firms abdominal wall, upper thighs, upper arms, hips, and buttocks

7. Balancing Stick Pose
Strengthens the heart muscle and improves circulation
Increases lung capacity
Helps tennis elbow and varicose veins
Increases the flexibility of the spine, hip, and shoulder joints
Strengthens and firms arms, hips, buttocks and upper thighs

8. Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose
Helps functioning of the abdominal organs
Brings blood to the brain
Stretches and strengthens the sciatic nerves and tendons of the legs
Increases flexibility of the pelvis, ankles, hip joints and last 5 vertebrae of spine
Improves the muscle tone and flexibility of thighs and calves

9. Triangle Pose
Improves every muscle, joint, tendon and internal organ
Revitalizes nerves, veins, and tissues
Improves crooked spines
Helps correct frozen shoulder and tennis elbow
Increases strength and flexibility of the hip joint and of the muscles of the side of the torso
Strengthens and firms arms, upper thighs, waistline and hips

10. Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose
Increases blood circulation to legs and brain (helping with some types of headaches)
Massages internal organs
Helps with diabetes and hyperacidity
Helps relieve constipation, dyspepsia, and hemorrhoids
Improves flexibility of the spine, shoulders, hips, sciatic nerve
Strengthens and firms abdomen, waistline, hips, buttocks, upper thighs

11. Tree Pose
Improves posture and balance
Improves circulatory disorders
Relieves tension in neck and shoulders
Increases flexibility of ankles, knees, and hip joints
Strengthens internal oblique muscles to prevent hernia

12. Toe Stand Pose
Develops psycological and mental powers, especially patience
Helps to cure gout and rheumatism of the knees, ankles and feet
Helps with hemorrhoid problems
Strengthens stomach muscles, weak joints, and feet (which have 1/4 of all the bones in the body)

13. Dead Body Pose
Returns circulation to normal
Improves concentration
Helps reduce hypertension, nervousness, anxiety, and irritability

14. Wind Removing Pose
Massages the colon
Helps and prevents constipation and irritable bowel syndrome
Stimulates the liver, small and large intestine, and spleen
Improves flexibility of the hip joints and relieves lower back pain
Firms the abdomen, thighs and hips

15. Sit-up
Strengthens and firms the abdomen
Increases flexibility of the spine, hamstrings, and sciatic nerve

16. Cobra pose
Relieves back pain
Increases spinal strength and flexibility
Improves functioning of the large and small intestines, liver, kidney and spleen
Improves pigeon chest by opening rib cage, permitting maximum expansion of the lungs increasing oxygen intake
Improves digestion
Helps relieve lumbago, rheumatism and arthritis of the spine
Helps to cure gout, slipped disc, sciatica, tennis elbow
Helps relieve menstrual problems
Strengthens the immune system and revitalizes the thyroid
Improves flexibility of hip and shoulder joints
Strengthens and firms abdomen, hips, legs, buttocks and arms

17. Locust Pose
18. Full Locust Pose
19. Bow Pose
20. Fixed Firm Pose
Helps to cure sciatica, gout and rheumatism in the legs
Helps to prevent hernia
Strengthens and improves flexibility of lower spine, knees, and ankles
Firms thighs, calf muscles and strengthens the abdomen

21. Half Tortoise Pose
Provides maximum relaxation
Stretches lower part of the lungs increasing blood circulation to the brain
Good for diabetes and anemia
Massages heart, lungs, and coronary arteries
Increases flexibility of the hip and shoulder joints
Firms abdomen and thighs

22. Camel Pose
Stretches abdominal organs and cures constipation
Stretches the throat, thyroid gland and parathyroid
Stimulates the nervous system
Opens rib cage to allow for maximum expansion of the lungs
Maximum compression of spine improving flexibility of the neck and spine
Firms the abdomen and slims the waistline

23. Rabbit Pose
Maximum stretch of the spine allowing nervous system to receive proper nutrition
Maintains mobility and elasticity of spine
Nurtures the nervous system, helps with depression
Improves digestion
Helps cure sinus problems, colds and chronic tonsillitis
Strengthens and firms abdomen and back muscles

24. Head to Knee with Stretching Pose
Helps balance blood sugar levels
Improves kidney function
Improves digestion
Improves the flexibility of sciatic nerves, ankles and hip joints
Strengthens and firms abdomen and arms

25. Spine Twisting Pose
Increases circulation and nutrition to spinal nerves, veins, and tissues
Improves spinal elasticity and flexibility
Helps cure lumbago and rheumatism of the spine
Improves digestion
Firms abdomen, thighs and buttocks

26. Blowing in Firm
Increases circulation
Removes toxins
Strengthens all abdominal organs
Trims the waist line