I love the combination of Peanut Butter, Bananas and Honey. When I was little my Mom would combine the three for me in a sandwich, so this combo is one of those nostalgic meals that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy and bring me back to an easier time in my life. In my … Continue reading »
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Double Chocolate Oatmeal- 284 calories
Double chocolate… need I say more? If you are not yet a fan of oatmeal remember, it boosts metabolism. Try this recipe out, it is done in a unique way that makes it so creamy and delicious you will want it again and again. Plus the almond milk you slowly cook it in is not … Continue reading »
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Honey and Lavender- 80 calories
I love dates, they are just like candy somewhere between a fruit and caramel and packed full of fiber, calcium, potassium and antioxidants. A popular date appetizer has been stuffing them with cheese and wrapping in bacon, which is amazing but way too high in calories to have whenever you want. These are sweet, salty, … Continue reading »
Audrey - lbs lost = 150
Reblogged from TRANSFORMATION PICS: Starting Weight-260lbs Current Weight-110lbs (Size 2) Website/Blog – http://tonetiki.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/loseweightbyeating Youtube – My Most Popular Recipe – http://tonetiki.com/2012/04/01/apple-cinnamon-day-spa-water-0-calories/ I have struggled with my weight for years, at my largest I was 260 lbs, extremely unhappy and confused as to why I could not get the weight off. I tried … Continue reading »
Grilled Avocado Sandwich- 450 calories
Oh boy, I love avocados!! They are on sale right now and I am in heaven, I won’t pay full price for any produce, so now is the time of avocado indulgence. Avocados are so good for you, they are full of fiber and potassium, they build a strong body and aid in hair and … Continue reading »
Chilli Smothered Cheese Omelet- 250 calories
Talk about a Manly Meal, I made this for my husband on Father’s day and it was delicious. I made the chilli the night before for dinner and used the left overs for breakfast, saves time and money! Make this for the man in your life and he will fall in love with you all over … Continue reading »
Skinny Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes 133 calories
My husband’s office was having a Luau Potluck the same day as my Daughter’s 3rd birthday, so it was an easy decision to go with cupcakes. I had enough to send with my husband to work and enough for my Daughter’s birthday too. I use almond milk and apple sauce to cut the calories and … Continue reading »
Grocery List For Weight Loss Success
A reader recently asked me what a grocery list for my household might look like. What a great idea! Why didn’t I think of that? This one is for you Amanda K. I know you do have some dietary restrictions, if there’s something on this list you can’t have please comment below, I will work … Continue reading »
Garlic Rosemary Baked Chicken- Step by Step Video
The time has come to start doing video demonstrations of cooking. I get tons of questions when it comes to baking a chicken, it sounds hard and is intimidating the first time you bake a whole chicken but once you have done it a few times it becomes the easiest meal ever. I shot this … Continue reading »
Strawberry Banana Yogurt Pops- 68 calories
These are amazing, try them out for yourself and while you are digging in smile because you know they are good for you too. The Greek yogurt is full of protein and calcium, plus it boosts metabolism. Bananas and strawberries are full of potassium for strong muscles and calcium for strong bones. Makes 4 Pops- … Continue reading »
After Workout Watermelon and Rosemary Power Water- 0 calories
Did you know that Watermelon and Rosemary are both full of Potassium and Calcium? The combo makes this the perfect after workout drink. This zero calorie drink is refreshing and gives back to your body too. Potassium is essential for building healthy muscles and calcium strengthens your bones to help you stand taller and look … Continue reading »
Cranberry Peach Scones w/ White Chocolate Chips- 218 calories
I had a cookie at (of all places) my Aveda hair salon and they have haunted me ever since. They were divine, cranberries and peaches with white chocolate and a hint of lemon… WOW! So I started working with that combo and came up with my Oatmeal with Peaches, Cranberries and White Chocolate recipe, and it.. … Continue reading »
Metabolism Boosting Apple Pie Oatmeal- 309 calories
My Apple Cinnamon Water is getting a lot of attention for its metabolism boosting properties, so I wanted to create more recipes that use those two ingredients. I added more metabolism boosting ingredients too to really gear up your metabolism first thing in the morning. The Almond Milk, Oatmeal, Apples, Apple Sauce and Cinnamon all Boost … Continue reading »
Skinny Strawberry Sauce- 33 calories
I love Greek Yogurt, so when I saw Greek Yogurt Ice Cream I grabbed a tub of vanilla and waited patiently until dinner was over to try a scoop. I didn’t like it, how devastating! Greek Yogurt naturally boosts metabolism and anything that boosts metabolism is a plus in my book. I decided I would … Continue reading »
Fruit and Nut Spinach Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette- 284 calories
This delicious salad is not only fast and easy, it also boosts your metabolism! Spinach and apples boost your metabolism, plus add a lot of fiber to your meal and fiber means fullness. Try out more metabolism boosting meals: Chilli with Homemade Chips for dinner, Apple Cinnamon Pancakes for breakfast or my Day Spa inspired Apple … Continue reading »
Oatmeal with Peaches, Cranberries and White Chocolate- 304 calories
Prepare to die and go to heaven! I recently had a cookie with peaches, cranberries and white chocolate and it was divine. I figured it would be fun to try this combo in a few new recipes (keep your eyes out for scones) and didn’t want to wait so I modified my usual oatmeal breakfast … Continue reading »
Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal- 316 calories
I love adding dried fruit to my oatmeal, I drop it in at the very beginning and it plumps up and adds flavor to the oatmeal. Almond Milk adds creaminess and sweetness and for only 60 calories per cup it is a much better choice than 2% milk, which is 122 calories per cup. Blueberries … Continue reading »
Apple Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes- 43 calories
Who doesn’t love pancakes? These are so easy and fast you will want to make them every weekend. Have left overs? Put in the toaster on low the next day and breakfast is served! Apple sauce, cinnamon and almond milk all boost your metabolism making this a smart choice for breakfast. Want to keep your … Continue reading »
30 Minute Meals- Baked Potato Smothered in Homemade Bean Chilli- 290 calories
You’ve just arrived home from work, you’re too exhausted to cook… what do you do? Whip this quick meal up and pour yourself a glass of wine! It takes 30 minutes, but only about 10 minutes hands on. So get it started when you walk in the door, then kick off your shoes and unwind … Continue reading »
Metabolism Boosting Veggie Skillet- 377 calories
I made this on a whim, sick of my usual baked potato lunch I wanted something new and found that this dish can be served many different ways. Make it as directed below for a lunch or side dish, add eggs for a breakfast scramble skillet or some left over chicken for a one skillet … Continue reading »
Creamy Cranberry Vanilla Oatmeal- 368 calories
If you are a follower of my blog you already know I have an oatmeal obsession. It raises your metabolism, lowers cholesterol and fills you up. I use to get the little Quaker packets and truth be told, I ate them but didn’t really love them like I LOVE this recipe. Those little packets are … Continue reading »