TOP this!

Sooooo I've been revisiting some of my good for you favorites at the grocery store lately. Things we love here at B-FIT4U that are wonderful, yummy and delicious (and healthy, of course) that will take you into the Fall and Winter season, without taking you into the bulky sweater zone (you know what we mean ;) One of our faves....VITATOPS! These cute little muffin tops (found in the freezer section) are soooooo yummy! Only 100 calories, full of fiber, to keep you full, AND tons of vitamins! Kids love them, too! In flavors like chocolate chip, carrot cake and double chocolate, you will be hooked! They are great for breakfast or snack time, but super wonderful to bring to your local coffee shop to pair with your skinny latte! Why? So you won't be tempted to get one of those sugary, calorie laden bakery treats they offer. Why would you want to sabotage your healthy eating like that! Your B-FIT4U! So revisit those VITATOPS this week! Gotta run, ours just is waiting with our up of green tea! Morning snack energy boost!

Just SMART!

So first let me say.....the sign on the Burger King that says, "chicken fries are back!" Seriously, disturbs me.... I don't think those two words together could be anything good for...in fact my thighs shuttered as I read it.....so health wise....stay away from those chicken fries!!! And with that revelation, let's talk nutrition bars to throw in your bag, in your car, in your world so you'll avoid that dreaded drive thru...those chicken fries...and those unwanted calories and fat! So in review, as I've stated before some great protein, nutrition bars (and great flavor, too) are: Kind bars Think thin Lara Cliff bars Luna Zbar Calorie count of 150 or less, consider that a snack, 230 or more, a meal replacement. Try for low sugar options, and 6g or more of protein. AND a NEW favorite.....SMART bars! Organic whole oats, gluten free, and wholesome whey for protein, in flavors like apple cinnamon, and cranberry flax. TRY it! And get out there and MOVE! Don't let those calories own you! Use them for energy and get up and GO!!! You got this B-fitters!!!!

Veg out!!

Veggies, ya gotta eat them, they aren't just good for you, they will keep your waistline slim, your cholesterol down, and help you lose weight! AND they are DELICIOUS!! And if you don't think so, you just need to get creative with them. Sure you can dice them, slice them and bag them so their ready to eat....throw them in your bag for a quick snack on the go....but you can also have them on hand to toss them into your morning eggs or quick stir fry dinner. Pair with your favorite fruit and cheese board for a little afternoon snack, or swap your regular sandwich for a salad, saving a ton of calories in the middle of the day! And add sauces to change it up, dip or sauté those veggies in pesto, or marinara, or how about ranch dressing made with a Greek yogurt! However you want to prepare them, remember to lose weight, keep it off and stay healthy, you must include those veggies!

You ARE......

You ARE NOT the number on your scale. Losing unwanted pounds should be to keep you on a healthy path for your body, mind and soul. So stop fretting and get moving! Eat healthy foods that will fuel the energy to keep your body on the go!! And use how your clothes fit and make you feel as a measure of your progress, don't overuse that scale, and never obsess over those numbers. You are more than a number!! You are B-FIT4U!!! ****This scale will only tell you the numerical value of your gravitational pull. It will not tell you how beautiful you are, how much your friends and family love you, AND how AMAZING you are!! ****

Crockpot SALSA!!

It's here....crockpot salsa!! You heard right! Soooooo easy, soooo goooood for you, and you can put salsa on EVERYTHING!! Chicken, fish, eggs, steak, steamed veggies, whole grain tortilla chips, or as your favorite sandwich spread. All we can say is eat it up, YUM! Crockpot Salsa 8 big ol tomatoes 2 green peppers 1 red pepper 1 jalapeño 1 poblano pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 tbs salt and 1 tbs pepper Handful cilantro ( do not put in crockpot, save for the end) Chop everything roughly and throw into crockpot for 3 hours on high. Do not add water, the veggies contain enough themselves. Once the veggies are soft, with a slotted spoon, leaving excess juice from veggies in crockpot, remove in batches and pulse in a blender with a handful of cilantro, and more salt and pepper to taste, until desired consistency. ( if you like it chunky or smooth) Eat right away warm with tortilla chips, or jar it and place in fridge until chilled. ***use excess "broth" liquid in crockpot to make a delightful tortilla soup by adding leftover or rotisserie chicken, crunched up tortilla chips, avocado and fresh sliced tomatoes, AND. A dollop of your homemade salsa!! Two meals in one! You're welcome ;)-FoodieGIRL

Snacks 4 school and ANYTIME!

Hellooooo B-fitters! It's back to school time, and whether you're in school, have kids at school, or are working your tail to the bone at work, we all need snacks....nutritious ones, throughout our day to keep our energy up, and our brains focused!!! (And keep that metabolism burning fat and unwanted calories!) So here are some fun ones that kids and adults will love! Dick and Jane educational snacks.....whole grain goodness in a snack, cracker cookie, nut free, and no artificial ingredients, oh and they have fun pics on them so your kids can learn while they snack! KIND healthy protein granola, yum! Pirates booty popcorn Fruit gummi nuggets by Florida's Natural, made with real fruit! GOGO squeez applesauce Simply 7, cheddar quinoa chips....protein, whole grains, winner! So eat up, get up and move this Fall! And snack happy and healthfully!- FoodieGIRL