Friday, November 25, 2016

Turkey and Stuffing Egg Cup




Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tsp. olive oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped celery
1½ cups finely chopped roasted turkey breast (approximately 7 oz.)
3 cups leftover (prepared) stuffing
12 large eggs
Ground black pepper
Preparation:
1. Heat oven to 350° F.
2. Lightly coat a twelve-cup muffin tin with spray. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
5. Add turkey and stuffing; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed.
6. Evenly press stuffing mixture into prepared muffin cups.
7. Crack an egg into each muffin cup. Season with pepper.
8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until eggs are set.
9. Let cups sit in pan for 10 minutes before removing them. Use a butter knife to gently separate each cup from the muffin pan.
Tip: Make sure you are using a whole-grain, lower fat prepared stuffing to make these delicious cups.

Total Time: 43 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 28 min.
Yield: 12 servings, 1 each


Post Holiday Survival Tips



We might have overindulged a bit after the Holiday and we might have made some choices that were not so ideal.

If you didn't, congratulations! Getting through the holidays with a moderation mindset is a HUGE accomplishment!
But, if you didn't wake up proud of your choices after the Holiday, it's not something that desires you to spiral into a black hole of self-pity.
Sometimes feeling gross when you wake up is part of the process! It's all about how you deal with it moving forward

So, here's how to get back on track:
1) Drink your H2O. 1 Gallon today! Throw in a squeeze of lemon.
2) Get a workout in.
3) Remind yourself that just because you quit your goals for one day doesn't mean you've quit them forever. Reacquaint yourself with your WHY. Why are you on your health and fitness journey.
4) Do not try to starve yourself. You can eat lighter today but don't try to "make up for yesterday." Just get back on track with your eating goals and get yourself meal planned for the coming week. Starving yourself just leads to more binge eating.
5) Last and probably most importantly, look yourself in the eyes in the mirror and say something nice to yourself. It's the secret ingredient to getting back on track. Don't dwell on the negative. Only focus on building yourself up. 

Remember... It's not the end of the world. MOVE ON. NO LOOKING BACK.