SHRED 2 SHED!

What is SHRED 2 SHED?

Have you ever known the beauty and vibrancy of vegetables?

When you take something like a carrot, clean it, and then grate it....

it turns into this heaping pile of the most vibrantly orange food you can imagine.

The smells of the carrot burst open and fill your nostrils with some sort of,

magical aliveness.

It is so very hard to explain, and it is something that you must experience.

SHRED 2 SHED is a concept of shredding your vegetables, and even fruits...

and then eating immediately.

The COLORS, SMELLS, and ALIVENESS of the food is ssometimes..

OVERWHELMING!

However, it is as healthy as a food option as you can eat,

full of vitality and life,

healthy & nutritious,

full of flavor,

AND believe it or not...it WILL fill you up!

AND it will help you to SHED weight!

Enjoy shredding any fruits and vegetables and getting creative with combinations.

Top with dressings, lemon juice, oils, or honey!

KICK IT - PICK IT - Review of Oxygen Magazines "Eat Better"!

I love the KICK IT - PICK IT 

sections of any books, magazine,...

and especially Oxygen Magazine because 

#1 they are my favorite magazine 

for fitness & clean eating inspiration!

Here is my review of this "Eat Better" section:

* Eating a Turkey Burger is a excellent choice instead of eating regular cheeseburgers. These are great to make at home, bake, grill, or saute in a pan with a little olive oil or non-stick spray....and some restaurants are now serving these and bison burgers on their menus. 

TIP: Toss the bun and wrap the burger in lettuce.

* Baked sweet potatoe wedges are one of my favorite sides and snacks. Yes they are a carbohydrate and a starch but they don't chemically breakdown in the body the same way that regular potatoes do, and they pack extra vitamins and minerals. Most athletes that get their body fat percentage really low eat sweet potatoes and so that means it is not likely you will gain a lot of weight eating them either, and in fact can lose weight eating them.

TIP: Cut into cubes and bake in coconut oil for a great snack.

* Plain oats slowing cooked in a pot on the stove with a little bit of almond milk is a great way to get your carbs without eating a bunch of processed foods, it will leave you full all morning, and you can sweeten it up naturally with fruit and honey. 

TIP: Use oats instead of flower as a base for pancake batter.

* Whole wheat pasta,....I am not a huge fan of we wheat or wheat pasta and in my personal experience whole wheat pasta has been very hard for my body to digest.

TIP: Make your own zucchini noodles instead using a special tool called the Spiral vegetable slicer.

This vegetable slicers has literally been a pasta saver for me and my family and we LOVE using it!

This is actually less expensive than the one I purchased at Wal-Mart!

Get yours here -->>> http://bit.ly/SpiralVeggieSlicer

* You can't go wrong with Mixed greens! You can have as many vegetables as you want, all day long, and can shred, cut, or dice the vegetables to create a unique salad.

TIP: Try olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon, and honey for your dressing. It is fantastic!

* Plain low-fat yogurt is a great way to get a healthy snack that keeps you full for a little while, and truly the added benefits are the healthy bacteria that every persons gut needs to function properly.

TIP: Eat unsweetened Greek yogurt instead, and add fruit & honey, cinnamon, and nut butter. Stir well and use as a dip for fruits!

I highly recommend the Spiral Vegetable Slicer!

You can get one from Amazon by clicking on this link or on the photos below.

It is only $13.97 at Amazon, and I paid more for that at Wal-Mart!

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Click on any of the images below!

HOLY GUACAMOLE!

I just had to share this photo because:

#1 It's Hilarious

#2 It's Ironic

#3 I love Avocados

So the reason I think this is hilarious is because I love FOOD HUMOR! 

Have you ever given food, or any object for that matter, a personality?

It's a fantastic and harmless way to use your creativity and imagination, and works wonders with children who are afraid of certain foods. It's also just FUN!

So, I love it when an artist really taps into FOOD HUMOR, it's just good for the soul!

The reason that this is IRONIC, is because most people these days think that:

ALL FATS = GET FAT

But this is a MYTH. Healthy fats do not solely cause a person to get fat, and are in fact needed by the body to function properly and gives the digestive track and glands some lubrication.

I personally have eaten a diet high in healthy fats for years and it has never compromised my weight loss or health goals. I have actually been healthier than ever in my life!

Did you know: Eskimos eat a diet high in healthy fats such as fish, fish oils and blubber and are some of the healthiest people in the world? YES it's true!

And Finally, I love this because I love Avocados!

They are fantastic to eat by themselves, or added to meals, on top of a salad, mixed with eggs, put in smoothies and shakes, or my favorite, used to make guacamole!

Deidra's EASY Guacamole:

1. Dice an avocado into cubes

2. Cut a lemon or lime into quarters and squeeze over avocado.

3. Add diced cilantro and onion for flavoring.

4. Sprinkle some sea salt onto mixture.

5. Stir a few times, leaving the mixture chunky.

Do you LIKE Avocados as much as I do?

Leave you comments below! I Love hearing from you!!

FRESH Lime Cilantro Fajita Chicken with Fresh Pico & Guacamole!

I love cooking up something this simple, and so clean! 

The reason I love meals like this is because they are so easy to do, but I must warn you that chopping and dicing does take a little time versus just throwing something in the oven. The reason why this is worth it though, is because it is all LIVE and FRESH. All of the natural flavors are contained, but MOST IMPORTANTLY all of the live enzymes, vitamins, and minerals are still there and haven't been cooked out of the foods.

The only thing that I cooked in this meal was the chicken, but that is because I am definitely not eating chicken RAW!  We save the RAWNESS for fruits and vegetables.

I grew up in Texas, and had Tex-Mex and real authentic Mexican foods all of the time! Now that I live in Florida, I traded Tex-Mex for beaches, and I am completely fine with that. However, that means I crave it a LOT and have to find ways to get my tacos and eat them too, lol! (Like they saying, I want my cake and I want to eat it too!)

I loved that my upbringing also brought people into my life that taught me how to make dishes and recipes, and that I learned how to make dishes (that sort of resemble) the real deal.

It really curbs my cravings anyway, and is clean enough to still lose weight or maintain your weight.

I think what I love the most is the smell of FRESH LIME! Ahh the FRESHNESS fills the air and makes my mouth water!  Okay, enough rambling! :)

So, First of all, this is a gluten free, grain free, easy meal option. 

All I did was cut up some chicken breast and put that in a baking dish with some olive oil, cilatnro, sea salt and lime. I then baked that at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.

While that was baking, I chopped up tomatoes, onions and cilantro for FRESH PICO!

And then I diced an avocado, and added some diced onion, fresh squeezed lime juice and a little bit of guacamole seasoning.

Then I just ate it all straight out of the bowls with some bean chips (grain free)!

It was fantastic, delicious, and has that Mexican Food flair that I miss so much, but without all of the fat and carbs.

(TIP: I used the leftovers in an omelette the next day...YUM!)

I hope you enjoy and if you would like to see any more foods or recipes please comment below!
I look forward to hearing from you!!


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Quick Combos - Oxygen Magazine!

I'm go back, over and over again, to my trusty clean eating and motivation magazines, books, and tips from Oxygen Magazine.

I have been reading Oxygen Magazine for YEARS!

And although I am not trying to look exactly like them, or compete in fitness competitions,... I AM trying to accomplish 10% of what they are accomplishing.

In my busy life, being 10% that healthy and fit is a huge accomplishment! Don't you agree?!

Here is one of my all time favorite articles from Oxygen Magazine, and I'm sharing it here with you because it teaches us how simple clean eating can be.

My main motto is keep it simple with a simple plan, and with 1-3 foods and/or ingredients that you love for each snack and meal.

This is EXACTLY how I eat! And, I LOVE IT!

So here it is, and enjoy!



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HEAVENLY BANANA COCONUT NUT BREAD RECIPE

This recipe is one of my favorites!

It tastes just like Homemade Banana Nut Bread!

When it bakes, it is so delicious and warm, and makes your home smell so....homey, comfortable, warm, inviting, personal, and family oriented. It's so good!

It tastes fantastic, and I had it right out of the pan which was fantastic, and there was enough to have slices for a snack with coffee, and with breakfast, and AS breakfast !

I LOVE IT! And, I think you will LOVE IT too!

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High Protein, Low Carb Omelette! GLUTEN FREE, SUGAR FREE, PALEO!

High Protein, Low Carb Omelette!  For when you need the energy but not the crap! *Use only egg whites for a healthier version. (With a little slice of Heavenly Banana Coconut Nut Bread on the side) Leave Comments Below!!

3 eggs
Spinach
Onions
Tomatoes
Feta Cheese
Sea Salt
Coconut Oil

Heat Skillet and add coconut oil. In a bowl beat eggs and add sea salt and onions, as much as desired. Pour mixture into skillet on medium-low heat and let cook. Flip and let other side cook until almost done and add the rest of the toppings on top on the eggs. Fold eggs over and let cook about 30 seconds, flip and cook another 30 seconds, and then you are done!

Mango Strawberry Salsa!!!

My neighbor brought me some fresh mangos, and I wanted to make something sweet to go with some salty chips! This a great weight loss recipe because you can have a few chips with a whole lotta salsa and it won't hurt your diet!

This recipe is so delicious!  It has a sort of sweet & salty mix to it.  I love FRESH FRUIT!

So what I decided to do was make some fresh Strawberry Mango Salsa, or Mango Strawberry Salsa, whatever you want to call it.

Here is how I made my recipe, and it was SO GOOD!!

1/2 - 1 Pint Strawberries Cubed

2 Mangos Cubed

Cilantro diced

Red Pepper Diced

A tiny bit of fresh jalapeno, diced

Fresh Squeezed Juice of 1 lime

I then mixed it all together and that is it! So Fast, So Easy, and just dip with chips.

                            TIP: Spoon leftover salsa over grilled chicken! YUMMO!

New Year, New Motivation! Is there something killing your motivation?

Every year is a new start! Right?! Every year I hear people talking about their New Year's goals and resolutions, and one of those goals is typically to "Lose Weight," or to "Eat Better," or to "Get in Better Shape."

I haven't heard a lot of this, this year. The reason I think this is, is because so many women are already on this path. It seems like this lifestyle is becoming more and more popular and that more women are not waiting until the New Year to really set the goals, but more along the lines of having those goals all year. Around the holidays, it seems that everyone "slacks off" their goals, but they don't lose their goals.

It seems to me that more and more women are looking for a healthier lifestyle, and the main thing that lags is MOTIVATION!

What motivates you? What KILLS your motivation? I could list a hundred and one motivation killers and the solutions that I use to regain my motivation. In fact, I should do this every day on this blog if I had the time for it.

So here are mine, and my friends/co-workers top 5 motivation killers!

1. Not enough time
2. Too tired/exhausted
3. Too stressed
4. Not know where to start/overwhelmed
5. Unsupportive Environment

Do these sound familiar? Well they are super common, and the main thing to know is that you are not alone. Examine if any of these, or all of these are killing your motivation, and see what you can do about it.

If you are having a hard time with any of these, email me, message me, comment to me and I  can work with you to see if there are some things you can do to start boosting you motivation, and turn your life and your goals around for happiness and success.

Burn Rubber!

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EASY Healthy Skillet Lasagna Recipe!!!

EASY Healthy Skillet Lasagna Recipe!!

It is soooo good!!!

1 Pound Lean Ground Beef

1 (26 ounce) jar thick and chunky spaghetti sauce, divided

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained well

2 cups fat free cottage cheese, drained well

4-5 large eggs

1 (9 ounce) package no-bake lasagna noodles

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned. Drain well.
2. Add half the jar of spaghetti sauce to ground beef in skillet and mix well. Pour diced tomatoes evenly over ground beef.
3. Combine cottage cheese and eggs in another bowl and mix well. Spread evenly over tomatoes.
4. Top with a layer of lasagna.
5. Layer the remaining spaghetti sauce on top of the lasagna noodles.
6. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, covered, until lasagna is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and let melt for 2 minutes.

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EASY 15 Minute Workouts!

EASY 15 Minute Workout!

Do this to burn calories!

DOUBLE UP: Do one in the morning, and one in the afternoon!

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"Berry Energetic" Smoothie Recipe!!

What's your favorite smoothie recipe?

Deidra's "Berry Energetic" Smoothie Recipe: 

1 Cup Frozen Blueberries, 

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries, 

1/2 cup Frozen Blackberries, 

1 Cup Rice Milk --> 

Blend! 

(Add more fruit and rice milk as desired. I like to add ground flax seed in my blend.)

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Keep It Simple!!! You can do it!!!

Turkey is NOT just for Thanksgiving!!

2 pounds of Smoked Turkey

One question I get from women who are trying to lose weight is "How do I get more protein in my diet?" 

An easy way to get more protein in your diet is to snack on turkey!

Turkey is a meat that has a lot of protein which is great for keeping your blood sugar stable (which helps you lose weight) and keeps you fuller for longer.

Turkey is generally lower in fat than red meat, and smoked turkey is very juicy and soft, which means that it digests a lot easier than other meats and won't weigh you down.

I always feel good and energized after eating turkey. I have never felt sleepy like the story goes. And, I would know because I have to really watch my blood sugar levels because if they spike high, or drop low, then I get very sleepy.

I think that was always the rolls, casseroles, and pies that made me sleepy during the Holidays.  

What I like to do is go to the local BBQ or Smokehouse and buy 1-2 pounds of Smoked Turkey. 

I like to buy it from there because: 

1. It is very juicy
2. It has less salt/sodium
3. It is never dried out or tough like some oven turkeys
4. I don't have to spend 2 days thawing and cooking a turkey

Or, if you can't find a place that has smoked turkey, then buy turkey deli meat at your local grocery store. It still works great as a snack, just watch the sodium levels, and ask the deli worker for samples so you can find the brand that you like the most.

Ways to Eat Turkey:

• Eat it as a snack with BBQ sauce.
• Eat it as a sandwich on whole wheat or whole grain bread.
• Eat it in the morning with eggs, instead of sausage. 
• Eat it with dinner and pair it with fresh vegetables.   

There are so many ways to eat smoked turkey and it is SOOO GOOD!

How do you eat turkey? Share your comments below. 

Top #1 Mistake Women Make

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women 

"Top #1 Mistake"

What is the best way to lose weight for women?

One of the questions I get from women who come to me for help with losing 20 pounds is this....

"What EXTREME Exercises do I have to do to lose weight?"....as they breathe a HEAVY SIGH

And with a big smile on my face, my response is always this:

You don't have to do Extreme Exercises to lose weight! Weight loss studies have shown that weight loss results are from
90% nutrition, 5% exercise, and 5% genetics.

What this means is that 90% of your effort should be spent monitoring what you eat, what you don't eat, how often you eat, and the problems and stress that you encounter that make you eat emotionally.

***** 90% Nutrition ******

So the previous problem is believing that you can eat whatever you want as long as you workout. When actually the real solution is the exact opposite. Eat the right types of foods, in the right combinations, at the right times and 20 pounds will melt away from your body fast.

You can workout until your face turns blue, but if you are not focused on the foods and drinks you take in every day, and the foods and drinks you shouldn't be taking in every day, then you will not see the results you are looking for and you will burnout and give up.

The first step is to BUST THE MYTH that you have to do EXTREME EXERCISES to lose 20 pounds. It's just not true!!!

So, begin focusing your mind on diet as your best way to lose weight.

BEGIN BY FOLLOWING THE 10 STEPS BELOW!

STEP 1: REMINDERS

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women

1. Keep reminders around (like sticky notes on your refrigerator and computer) that diet is the best way to lose weight.

Most likely, if you are anything like me, you are a very busy woman with a hectic lifestyle. I forget what my options are, and sometimes I just grab and go.

It takes a while to train your mind to think a certain way. Place reminders around so that you can look at them every day, all throughout the day.

After a while, your mind will have those reminders memorized and subconsciously you will automatically know and remember that the best way to lose weight is through diet and nutrition.

One thing that I do is I post my meal plans and food reminders on the refrigerator. This reminder keeps me on track and tells me my food options are every day. Put snacks and meal options on there so that you are constantly reminded what your diet options are, and you will stay on track with your diet.

STEP 2: LEARN

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women

2. Learn about foods that are good for you and food that are not so great for losing weight.

I was taught very little about food, and the reason is because nobody around me knew about food.

We just grabbed fast food, or cooked fried foods like our grandparents. Fried meat, fried bread, fried vegetables, fried everything! Fried Fried Fried

When I began learning about food, I had no idea where to start. So what I did was talked to new people who seemed to be eating foods and drinking drinks that I had never seen. These people were actually very interested in teaching me.

There are so many ways to gain new information, so that is a great 2nd step....go learn something new about food, buy new foods at the grocery store, and try something new so that you can truly learn for yourself if you like certain foods or not.

You will be surprised at how many foods are actually delicious and healthy. My biggest surprise was avocados. I never had avocados when I was younger, and now I buy them every week. Give them a try, learn something new, you will be surprised at how exciting this adventure can be!

STEP 3: BUY BOOKS

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women

3. Buy books online with meal plans and recipes.

The fastest and easiest way to learn about diet and the best way to lose weight is to buy books.

You can buy books online through Amazon.com or Ebay.com, and other online book stores. You can also go to the local bookstore in your area and buy books about food, recipes, healthy eating, and meal plans.

Most books include a lot of information, brilliant pictures of foods with descriptions of what those foods are and how to eat them.

Make sure you find a book that is simple, easy to understand, and has meal plans that won't overwhelm you.

Keep it simple is they key to your success when buying books.

STEP 4: READ BLOGS

4. Read blogs that share tips and weight loss success stories.

Blogs are one of the easiest, fastest, and FREE ways to get information and recipes about diet. Most blogs also share the blogger's personal story which can really help you relate to that person and the struggles they also are going through.

Don't be afraid to comment and message them with questions.

Bloggers are people too, and they want to connect with you and help you just as much as you want answers to your questions.

If they don't comment back, then just move on to another blog. There are a ton of blogs out there and friendly bloggers who truly want to help others with their diet and weight loss.

I suggest finding 5-10 blogs to follow, that are written by women who have been on the same kind of weight loss journey that you are on.

STEP 5: KEEP A FOOD JOURNAL

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women

5. Keep a food journal. Write down every thing you eat and drink for a week and add up the calories. This will blow your mind, I promise!

When I first started keeping track of what I ate, I had no idea how much or what I was putting in my mouth.

What i did was kept track of all the calories I ate and drink each day, for about 2 weeks.

I added up all of the calories and looks at the types of foods I was eating, and it really gave me a new perspective on what I was eating. I found out that I was drinking a TON of sugary drinks all throughout the day, and eating a TON of fried and processed foods.

I also gained a 7th sense of how much I was eating every day and how that made me FEEL.

Then I switched out some fired foods for baked foods, and sugary drinks for water and diet drinks.

I started to feel better and balanced out my calories to around 2,000 calories a day, which was great for me.

So start a food journal today!

STEP 6: VISIT A NUTRITIONIST

Do these things to begin focusing your mind:

6. Hire a nutritionist, even in just 1 visit you could learn a ton of information about what to eat to lose weight.

I know this is not practical for you if you have a very busy and hectic lifestyle. However, just one visit could change everything.

They are trained and knowledgeable about how food interacts with the body and the best foods to eat, and they will make suggestions and recommendations especially for you.

So I would suggest seeing a nutritionist, at least once if you can.

STEP 7: GET MAGAZINES

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women

7. Subscribe to a healthy eating diet magazine.

This is one of the first things that I did when I was beginning to lose weight.

Right now you can go to any grocery or convenience store and buy a magazine with diet and weight loss information, and you get immediate motivation.

The next thing you can do is subscribe to the magazine that motivates you the most. That way, every month, you have a new magazine in the mail, with new and fresh motivation to lose weight.

STEP 8: SUPPORT

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women

8. Tell your friends and family your weight loss goals with food, and ask them for helpful tips and support.

First and foremost, only tell the family and friends that are supportive of your goals. And if they are not supportive, have a talk with them about your goals and how you feel, and perhaps this will help them understand and become supportive.

Once you have found supportive friends and family, tell them your goals and ask them for help with achieving your goals.

Perhaps they can give your supportive comments, not haggle you when you eat different from them during get together and parties, and perhaps they would like to join you and set goals for themselves and share the journey with you.

This is very important, because you need support during these trying times! I am here for you and support you in your weight loss goals, and you deserve to have that kind of support.

STEP 9: FORUMS

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women

9. Join a weight loss forum. Share your journey with other women who are also losing weight with diet.

Forums are a great way to get support and information online.

Join a forum, such as www.3fatchicks.com and begin chatting and connecting with other women who are also dieting and losing weight. Keep track of your weight loss with posts and pictures, and even join in weight loss challenges.

This is a great way to keep track of what you are doing, get support from other women, get motivation, and also be help accountable (in a gentle online forum kind of way.)

STEP 10: ASK FOR HELP

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women

10. Message or comment me! I love hearing from you and helping you, just like I have helped 100's of other women with learning about the best way to lose 20 pounds through diet, without ever having to exercise.

My mission is to help other women with their weight loss goals, even if it is something very simple, a question, or you just need me to point you in a certain direction. I don't bite, I promise!

Comment here on this blog or follow me on facebook, twitter, pinterest, google+1, or squidoo

You can message me, comment, or email me!

I am here to help you and support you with your goals.

 

Lose 20 Pounds

Best Way to Lose Weight for Women!

Remember ***** It's 90% Nutrition *****

 

Link List

The following links are some of my highest recommended links:

These are links that I have used and I recommend to you to get started with you weight loss and diet plan.

Remember ***** 90% Nutrition *****

Deidra's Blog "Best Ways to Lose Weight"

A blog you can follow for recipes, diet tips, information, success stories, mistakes, solutions, and feedback.

Clean Eating Magazine

This is one of my all time favorite magazines for eating clean!

3 Fat Chicks, Weight Loss Forum

Weight Loss Forum

The Woodlands Institute

Find a nutritionist and check on your overall body health and wellness.

Calorie King

A place to search any foods to find and add up calories and keep a food journal.