CALORIE ALERT: Burger Dos & Don’ts
So you’re on a diet and you are craving a burger. It would be so easy to say “I deserve it” or “I’ll burn it off”, but the fact of the matter is giving in and splurging on that burger can set you back...
View ArticlepFIT TIP: Healthy Breakfast Tricks
If you’re like me, and you like cereal, you are always looking for healthy low-cal ways to get it in without ruining your diet. Unfortunately, cereal and granola can be extremely high in calories – and...
View ArticleCreating a Low-Calorie Fajita Salad with LoseIt
Tracking calories for prepackaged food is easy, but what about when you combine a whole bunch of ingredients for a family style meal? This is one of the most common questions I get – and I’ve got the...
View Article121-Calorie Waldorf Chicken Salad
When I go to the trouble to cook and dice up all the chicken and ingredients that go into a chicken salad, I want it to last – so that means I make a LOT of it! Here is a MONSTER recipe to cook for the...
View ArticleJerk Chicken & Mango Salad
I was in the mood for something different last night so I whipped this together and it was totally delish!! After I posted it on facebook & instagram, a recipe was requested so here you go! Jerk...
View ArticleLow-Cal Chicken Peppercorn Salad
I first discovered this originally as a “chicken dip” nearly 20 years ago. It was served with wheat thin crackers at a gathering at one of my old friend’s house. I immediately fell in love with this...
View ArticleWhat the Kale is THAT!?
My friend GiGi is one Kale of a blogger. She totally cracks me up with her fun wit, but inspires me with her passion for eating healthy – and just making healthy living super fun. After one of her...
View ArticleRoasted Cabbage is Crack
OK, so I saw this beautiful picture of Kalyn’s Kitchen’s Roasted Cabbage, and knew I MUST give it a try. When I took a look at the recipe, I was surprised to see so few of ingredients. It looked so...
View ArticleThe Dieter’s (Smart) Shopping List
Eat Smart. Shop Smart. If you can’t shop right, you can’t eat right. Dieting and eating clean (low-fat, high protein, whole foods) starts at the grocery store. Below is a shopping list categorized by...
View ArticleLazy Low-Cal Reuben Quesadillas
I recently got a new cookbook called the Lazy Low Cal Lifestyle Complete Cookbook (does that say something about me? hah), and I am loving the creative simple recipe ideas – one of which is this recipe...
View ArticleCooking with Quinoa: Turkey Meatloaf Recipe & More!
My husband, Steve, LOVES him some meatloaf! It’s his favorite dish I make. And, for people who really don’t like the texture of meat, it’s a great way to get more protein in your diet when you are sick...
View ArticleStrong in the Gym, but Not in the Kitchen?
I’ve never heard anyone say “I feel so fat, if only I could be stronger in the gym”. No, that never happens. What they say is, “I’m so fat, I just wish I could be stronger around food”. The fact is,...
View ArticleCilantro Lime Quinoa
Lately, I’ve really enjoyed adding Quinoa to meals. Here is what I whipped together last night that was totally delish, healthy and low calorie! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 Cup (uncooked) Quinoa 1 Medium...
View ArticleMojito Lime Tilapia & Zesty Quinoa Salad
Although I’m not much of a fish lover, I have to admit, last night’s tilapia dinner was totally delish! It’s funny because this is something I just whipped together with little expectations. If I had...
View ArticleMexi-Mango Pulled Chicken and Salad Bowl
I experimented in the kitchen Sunday to create a new pulled chicken that would taste great alone – or in a meal. I came up with this sweet and spicy pulled chicken recipe. Use the pulled chicken in...
View ArticleMuscle Meat Recipe: Food for Fitness
Two weeks ago, Steve was playing around with his LoseIt app to figure out what ingredients he’d need to make the ultimate nutritious meatloaf that was not only high in protein, but had a healthy dose...
View ArticleSuper Simple Chipotle Grilled Chicken and Corn
Sometimes the right seasoning is ALL you need to make a fabulous meal! This week I grilled up some delicious chicken using this simple recipe, and it came out absolutely amazing. • 8 Chicken Breasts...
View ArticleFood Prep Basics for Healthy Cooking
Many of you know Sundays are food prep days at the Pfiesters. I love to cook! I also love to eat! But, since I don’t LOVE to workout, that means I need manage what I eat very closely so I don’t have to...
View ArticleLow-Carb Low-Cal Burrito
I threw this bad boy together yesterday for lunch and it was YUM YUM good! 5oz Seasoned Ground Turkey 1 LaBanderita Low-Carb Tortilla (only 81 calories) 2 T Light Sour Cream 3 T Ariba’s Fire Roasted...
View ArticleYummy Lower-Cal Honey Lime Dressing
Last night I posted a pic of this salad I made on instagram & facebook and you guys asked me for the recipe for the dressing. As always, I threw this recipe together last night without measuring...
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