More ways to boost your metabolism

Here are some ways to boost your metabolism. It is very important that you do not eat only a few calories because that will cause your body to crash! Happy dieting :-)


Running or Speed Walking
Build Muscle (Lift weights)
Aerobic Muscles
Drink LOT'S of water
Sex (Lot's of it....hehe)
Sinless Snacking (every 3-4 hours)
Spice up your meal (Add a tablespoon of chopped red or green chilli pepper can boost your metabolism rate)
Power up with Protein (Lean Beef, Turkey, Fish, White Meat, Chicken, Tofu, Nuts, Beans, Eggs, Low-Fat Dairy Products)
Drink Black Coffee
Recharge with Green Tea

-Markesha xoxo

Metabolism Boost! Get those calories burning!

Hello lovers,

As some of you may already know, boosting your metabolism helps burn calories. Your metabolism is influenced by your age, your sex and proportion of lean body mass. Here is a list of foods that will boost your metabolism and to get those calories burning. Remember, also eating small snacks during the day (2-3 times a day) helps.

Almonds

Apples

Asparagus

Beans

Berries

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrots

Celery

Cucumber

Curry

Eggs (whites)

Garlic

Grapefruit

Lemons

Limes

Oats

Oranges

Peanut Butter

Spicy Peppers

Spinach

Tomatoes

Yogurt

Soymilk

Curry

Cinnamon

Coffee

Green Tea

Also to remember portion size! If it's hard for you to eat healthy right away, eat from small saucer plates instead of the bigger ones. Sooner or later, trying to eat large portions will be difficult due to the fact that your stomach is shrinking. I hope this helps all of you!!! Feel free to leave me a comment or question below.

-Markesha xoxo

A simple Salmon Salad

Here is a simple Salmon Salad that you can have. I threw all these ingredients together and made the perfect lunch. Happy healthy eating :-)

1 Medium Salmon Fillet
(Season and leave in oven for about 15-25 minutes)

1 Cup of Fresh Express 50/50 Mix Salad
(I chose the 50% Green and Red Roman Lettuce and 50% Spinach)

2 Tbsps of Fat Free Lime Basil Salad Dressing

A squeeze of Lemon Juice

Mix the ingredients together and you have one zesty salad ;-)

-Markesha xoxo

My Morning Breakfast

Good Morning Lovers,

So, I was supposed to post this yesterday but unfortunately I got busy at work......no bueno! This is the breakfast I had yesterday morning since I was running a little late. It's just like the previous PB & Banana Smoothie I posted weeks ago but without the Skim Milk and Banana. This Smoothie includes:

1 Tbsp of 100% Natural Peanut Butter
(Peanut Butter provides protein and folate- Keeps you feeling full for a couple hours)

10oz of Silk Pure Almond Milk- Original
(Almond Milk has 50% more Calcium than dairy milk)

1 or 1 1/2 teaspoons of Cinnamon
(Cinnamon is one out of the 15 foods that boost your metabolism)

You can either mix this up with a spoon, a protein shake bottle with the round wisk or a blender. The taste kind of reminds me of a liquid version of the cereal "Cinnamon Toast Crunch." Enjoy!

-Markesha xoxo

Angel Hair Pasta with Scallops and Tomatoes

Today I tried Scallops for the 1st time and I LOVED it!!!! I'll admit, I was still a little hungry after I ate this meal but a few minutes later, the hunger went away......weird! 

The flavor was really zesty which is awesome because i love spicy food! When cooking this dish, the scallops make your kitchen smell a little "fishy" but as soon as you add the White Wine and Lemon Juice, the smell goes away. 

This is another recipe from SkinnyTaste.com. I recommend you guys to go to the site if you are trying to eat right or if you are planning a romantic evening. Here is what you need to create this lovely dish: 

1 lb bay scallops, dried well
2 tsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp butter
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 cup white wine
14 oz can diced petite tomatoes, drained
salt and fresh pepper
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
7 oz angel hair pasta (I used whole wheat)

Directions: 

Put a large pot of salted water to boil. 

Meanwhile, heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet on high heat. When hot, add 1 tsp of oil and the butter over medium-high heat until mixture starts to brown.

MAKE SURE THE PAN AND OIL MIXTURE IS VERY HOT - Transfer HALF of the scallops to the skillet and cook WITHOUT MOVING until seared: ABOUT 30 SECONDS. Gently flip and sear on other side for another 20 - 30 SECONDS. Remove from skillet and set aside; cook remaining scallops and repeat as the first batch; set aside with first batch.

Add the angel hair to the boiling salted water, cook according to package instructions for al dente.

Reduce the skillet to medium-high heat; add remaining teaspoon of oil. When hot add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of parsley, remove from heat.

Drain any liquid that accumulates from the scallops, then add the scallops to the skillet and remove from the heat. 

Drain the pasta and place in a large serving bowl. Top with the scallops and sauce, more fresh parsley and serve with grated parmigiano (I used Feta Cheese) if desired.

Makes about 5 cups. Below is my picture of my meal :-)

-Markesha xoxo

a Very Berry Banana Fro Yo Smoothie

Good Afternoon Lovers <3

I stumbled upon a drink on www.skinytaste.com and I fell in love with it. I had this as my lunch and it kept me real full. Here is the yummy recipe that Skinny Taste provided and then you will see in red font what I used in substitution. Hope you all enjoy!

1/2 Cup Mixed Berries (I just used 1/2 cup of Frozen Raspberries and 1/2 cup of Frozen Strawberries)
1/2 of a Banana
1/2 Cup of Organic Frozen Vanilla Yogurt (I used fat free Vanilla Yogurt NOT frozen)
1/2 Cup of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (or Skim, Soy, ect)
(Then I added 4-5 Ice Cubes and a 1/4 cup of plain Oatmeal to keep me full)

Blend in the blender then you have yourself the perfect breakfast or lunch. I love it!!! Below is my version of it.

-Markesha xoxo

And for breakfast.....a Green Smoothie

Hello lovers,

I am soooo sorry that I have not posted a health blog for you guys in a while. I've been extremely busy but I promise I won't leave you guys hanging like that again ;-).

So yesterday, I made a Green Smoothie which tons of people are now doing as it is healthy. Here is a photo of what I made and you can try it too!!!! Let me know how you like it.

1/2 Haas Advocado
1/2 Medium Banana
1 Cup of Spinach
2 Strawberries
1/2 cup Pineapple
1/4 Medium Pear
1/4 Cucumber
1/2 Cup Plain Oatmeal
Ice Cubes
2/3 Cup Water

Mix it in the blender and you have yourself a delicious Smoothie. Sorry the picture is sideways.....I tried to fix it but I wouldn't let me.

-Markesha xoxo

Black Bean Breakfast Burrito

Hello Lovers <3

Here's a healthy breakfast you can try that takes less than 10 minutes to make! I uploaded a picture of what mine looked like. I added a few Spinach Leaves but you don't have to......it's optional. Hope you guys like it :-)

1 Egg and 2 Egg Whites
1/4 Cup canned Black Beans, rinsed and drained.
2 Tbsp Salsa
2 Tbsp Feta Cheese
1 Small Whole Wheat Tortilla
Make it: Scramble Eggs, Beans, Salsa and Cheese.
Fill Tortilla with Eggs mixture

-Markesha xoxo

Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Here's a smoothie that you can have for breakfast. It will have you feeling full for at least 2-3 hours. At least it did for me :-). If you don't like Banana's, substitute it with some Cinnamon. Enjoy!

1-2 Tbsp of All Natural Peanut Butter
1 Whole Banana
10 oz Skim Milk

Mix them all into the blender and BAM!!! There goes your smoothie. Takes less than 3 minutes to make.

-Markesha xoxo