Thursday Threads

today's weather was as poppin' as my pants!  

 this is only my umpteenth pair of Lululemon crops. can't get enough.  i wore black on black on black workout clothes for the longest.  now, i live for COLOR!  . so about this top... it's under 6 bucks!

it was just too gorgeous to stay indoors in Houston today.

i struggle soooo hard to give the camera sexy/serious,

so i get nervous and laugh.  smiling just comes natural and requires waaaay less effort!

shades: Ray-Ban

top: H & M (6 bucks)

crops: Lululemon (on sale!)

sneaks: Nike (fave shoes...EVER) 

HR watch: Polar

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let's try this again, shall we!?

and just like that....my prayers for the last 2 months have been answered.  to God  be ALL the glory.

buy FIT FOODIE LEAN right here, right NOW.

if you don't have a Paypal account, no big deal! you can log on in as a guest.

:shock:

as promised, it includes:

full page color foodie photos

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almost 50 healthy, lean, clean, delish recipes

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breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert & snack options

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gluten-free, dairy-free, low-fat, low-carb, low-sugar, low-calorie, vegetarian, vegan options

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macro & micro-nutrients included (calories, fat, sodium, carbs, fiber, protein)

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specialty grocery list for my favorite items used in the book

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made with tons of LOVE!

to buy Fit Foodie Lean, click meeeeee!

or click the Fit foodie Lean cover in the right sidebar up there OR the cover pic in this very post. they'll all get you to the right place.

i just want to thank each and every single one of you fit foodies for being so patient with me and the never ending battle to publish Fit Foodie Lean.  i can finally say IT IS COMPLETELY FINISHED without a shadow of a doubt.  enjoy this ebook and have fun making and devouring these recipes with your family!

*jumping up and down*

NOTE: if you've purchased Fit Foodie Lean already via amazon, EMAIL YOUR NAME AND CONTACT INFO TO LE@FITFOODIELE.COM RIGHT THIS INSTANT!!! please and thank you :)

for now, ummm it's super late and i have to teach in the morning, eeeeek!!!! GOODNIGHT!

le

#pancakeporn

countless outtakes this morning. :shock:

exercise of the day: heel clicks!

HIIT (high intensity interval training) includes anaerobic exercise which is defined as using your muscles at a high intensity for a short period of time. it is awesome for building strength and mass while still benefitting the heart & lungs. my fave benefit-  it builds your endurance and ability to fight off fatigue so you can run, bike, or swim, longer and longer each time.

i had my class do these this morning! super sweaty fun, fun.

1. perform a plie squat (knees and toes facing outward) and ensure your knees do NOT extend past your toes at the lowest point in your squat. ever.

2. spring up from the ground using both your upper and lower body.

3. at the height of the jump, click your heels together then quickly return and repeat consecutively from the start.

-------->30-45 sec straight 3-4 reps<-------- no breaks!  works: legs, butt, and shoulders.

GET SOME SERIOUS AIR!!!

afterwards, i started my day off with some #pancakeporn - tiramisu fudge pancakes were in the building!  i'm giving you three recipes at once, two of which you prolly saw via Instagram by now.  just adding them to the fit recipes section, that's all ;)

ah, yaaaas, nothin' like a post-workout stack of cakes. these were inspired by one of my fave sites, Hungry-Girl.  i made a few subs though which made those nutritional stats even awesomer.

tiramisu fudge pancakes

the stuff:

pancake batter - 209 cals, 5g fat, 34g carbs, 8g fiber, 2g sugar, 22g protein

• 1/2 cup oat bran (or ground oats)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp coffee extract
• 2 tsp instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 2 packets stevia
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

creme filling - 24 cals, 2g carb, 4g protein

• 3 tbsp 0% greek yogurt
• 2 tsp sugar-free jello chocolate pudding mix

chocolate sauce <----recipe 45 cals, 1 g fat, 10g carbs.  OR you can sub stevia for the coconut crystals (15 cals, 3g fat, 2g fiber, 1g protein).

do this:

• combine all ingredients for the pancake batter in your blender or food processor and blend until smooth (20-30 seconds).
• cook them up like cakes (3-4 minutes each side) in your medium heated, no-stick cooking spray coated pan.
• mix creme filling ingredients together (you can totally use cool whip.... i was trying to keep this recipe as clean as possible but dang it cool whip is just amazing and actually tastes better than the yogurt.) #sorrynotsorry.
• assemble your cakes and stack them one by one, adding a scoop of creme filling in between each cake. top the stack with leftover filling and oooooooh, go ahead a throw a dollop of cool whip on top!!!!
• drizzle your chocolate sauce over the cakes (you can refrigerate it to thicken), dust with unsweetened cocoa powder, and if you need more chocolately goodness (everybody does) add 1 tbsp of mini dark chocolate chips. YES.

stats below using: oatbran, stevia subs, greek yogurt filling. remember to adjust them accordingly to your recipe though. and TAG ME- this goes for Insta AND Facebook. k?

*you can get the coffee extract and the instant coffee granules while you're at it (any kind will do, Folgers, Starbucks, whatever) at Walmart.*

next up,

cinnamon roll pan-crepes

•  1/2 cup ground oats
•  4 egg whites
•  1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or water if you're competing for a show or doing a challenge)
•  1 tsp cinnamon
•  half a large banana
•  1 packet stevia (optional)

sweet greek yogurt sauce:

•  2 tbsp 0% greek yogurt
•  1/2 tbsp cinnamon
•  2 packets stevia
•  4 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk

do this:

mix until desired consistency and drizzle over your cakes however you please.  long as it's pretty.  a couple sprinkles of Trader Joes cinnamon sugar grinder and/or Walden Farms pancake syrup and you are good to GO.

stats: 297 cals, 5g fat, 45g carbs, 7g fiber, 9g sugar, 21g protein

last one!

pumpkin spice pancakes

do this:

• 1/2 cup oat bran (or ground rolled oats)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 packets stevia
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp canned pumpkin
• 2 egg whites

do this:

• mix all ingredients together in your food processor or blender
• cook up in your medium heated, no-stick cooking spray coated skillet like cakes for 2-3 min on each side.
• i actually topped mine with a scoop of granola and some Walden Farms pancake syrup, but you already know the options are ENDLESS.

stats (using oat bran): 206 cals, 5g fat, 44g carbs, 11g fiber, 4g sugar, 17g protein.

you can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sail.

ttyl!

le

fit foodie LEAN

*IMPORTANT FIT FOODIE LEAN E-BOOK UPDATE*

guys...... as much as it pains me to say this, i'm still having issues with my ebook file displaying correctly. what can i say- i designed the book a certain way and well, i want it to be viewed that way!  i am a huge visual person, so i love PICTURES.  my ebook is filled with them.  however, when it comes to most ebook publishing sites, things get extremely  meticulous as the books must fit a crap load of criteria to work/upload properly.  clearly i'm no expert, and i've been having issue after issue trying to do this thing on my own.  i needed help. so i got some.   thank you to the fit foodies that have already purchased Fit Foodie Lean when it went up on amazon.com last weekend. YOU.ROCK.  i received several messages and notification concerning the book's resolution and not being able to read some of the text (which is the issue being corrected at this time)... and you gotta be able to read the recipes correctly, hello! :shock:   so please be patient with me... to have put it out thinking i was finally DONE only to have to crack this case right back open seriously threw me for a loop this week.  in short, lol, i'm waiting as patiently as you are and i will update you as soon as i can give you one, promise.

*if you've already paid, your copy will update at no charge as soon as the file is successfully uploaded.*

thank youuuuu!

le

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is hereeeeeeee!

glory to God. all of it. every last bit.  i've neglected my little family more than i can bear over the past few months... but all for this very moment. right here. right now.

my first ebook, fit foodie LEAN is complete and ready for purchase. <----did i just type that!? it includes:

full page color foodie photos

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almost 50 healthy, lean, clean, delish recipes

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breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert & snack options

*

gluten-free, dairy-free, low-fat, low-carb, low-sugar, low-calorie, vegetarian, vegan options

*

macro & micro-nutrients included (calories, fat, sodium, carbs, fiber, protein)

*

specialty grocery list for my favorite items used in the book

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remember those?! just a few examples of what to expect all natural pecan carrot cake, sweet potato pizza crust,  whole wheat claw crab cakes, and spicy sweet potato fries! all delish, all healthy.

fit foodie LEAN is currently available for purchase on:

 ----->Amazon.com<-----

Apple users can download the Kindle Reader app via the app store and access the ebook that way.  having trouble? email me! le@fitfoodiele.com.

where do i even begin to say thank you for your support? from Instagram to this blog to the sweet messages i receive in my le@fitfoodiele.com inbox...i don't even know what to do with myself.  i am forever grateful for the love that has been shown to me throughout my blog, IG, and ecookbook journey.  once i really, truly began to put my all into my passion for health and fitness, things began to happen....  and they just keep ON happening! this is one ride i don't want to stop.  thank you from the very bottom of my heart.

a special thanks to Brian Malone (ibvisual@gmail.com) for hookin' my cover UP, to earth angel Ogechi for proof reading it 50 bajillion times for me for hours at a time, and to my loving husband Sonny for putting up with me, pushing me, and never giving up on me.  a very special thanks to my family and friends for your suggestions, tips, and feedback.  i appreciate it all.

also, if you're following me on IG and purchase my book, i think it goes without saying but i'ma say it anyway- TAG ME so i can see your creations!!!!! #fitfoodiele @fitfoodiele #fitclean2013 all work!  i'll keep my eye out for 'em.

much love,

le