Hi, I'm Petra and this is my weight loss/fitness blog.

I used to be on Weight Watchers from January 2011 to October 2012, dropping approximately 45 lbs. I've made the transition from unhealthy and unhappy to athlete and this is my journey to becoming a healthier, happier me. I frequently post about my exercise (mostly running, yoga and lifting), the foods I eat, recipes I liked and my daily struggles. You'll also find the occasional tree hugger post, (travel) photography or anything else I find worth remembering and collecting.

I follow most blogs back that follow me. However, I do stay away from blogs that promote EDs, unhealthy methods of weight loss or negative body image.

Feel free to say hi any time!

 

fresh-healthy-bitch:

Carrot and Peanut Butter Oatmeal : {x}

INGREDIENTS:    Old-Fashioned Oats - 1/3 cup    Water - 1/2 cup    Milk 1% Low Fat - 1/2 cup    Carrot - 1 medium size (finely grated)    Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp    Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp    Brown Sugar - 2 tsp    Raisins - 1 tbsp (optional)    Peanut Butter - 1 dollop     Walnuts - just a few on top

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fresh-healthy-bitch:

Carrot and Peanut Butter Oatmeal : {x}

INGREDIENTS:

    Old-Fashioned Oats - 1/3 cup
    Water - 1/2 cup
    Milk 1% Low Fat - 1/2 cup
    Carrot - 1 medium size (finely grated)
    Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
    Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp
    Brown Sugar - 2 tsp
    Raisins - 1 tbsp (optional)
    Peanut Butter - 1 dollop
    Walnuts - just a few on top

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healthyvalerie:

I think I just found the best clean and healthy pancake recipe. They taste like a banana chocolate chip muffin in a pancake format : Blend 1/2 cup oats, 3/4 banana, 2 egg whites, 1/8 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, and 1 tbsp vanilla extract. Add dark choc chips when you cook them and VOILÀ !

healthyvalerie:

I think I just found the best clean and healthy pancake recipe. They taste like a banana chocolate chip muffin in a pancake format : Blend 1/2 cup oats, 3/4 banana, 2 egg whites, 1/8 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, and 1 tbsp vanilla extract. Add dark choc chips when you cook them and VOILÀ !

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Bulgur Breakfast Cerial with Dried Nuts and Fruits
Ingredients - serves 4
1 cup bulgur
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk, such as almond or soy
1/4 cup flax seed meal
1/2 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries
1/2 cup nuts, such as slivered almonds, chopped walnuts or pecans
1 banana, sliced
amber agave syrup, for serving
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Bulgur Breakfast Cerial with Dried Nuts and Fruits

Ingredients - serves 4

  • cup bulgur
  • cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • cups milk, such as almond or soy
  • 1/4 cup flax seed meal
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries
  • 1/2 cup nuts, such as slivered almonds, chopped walnuts or pecans
  • banana, sliced
  • amber agave syrup, for serving
Strawberry Nutella Stacked French Toast
Ingredients
3 heart shaped pieces of challah bread
your favorite french toast batter (for this recipe; used 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon)
3 large sliced organic strawberries
2 pads of salted butter
2 tbs of Mascarpone Cheese
2 tbs Nutella
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Strawberry Nutella Stacked French Toast

Ingredients

  • 3 heart shaped pieces of challah bread
  • your favorite french toast batter (for this recipe; used 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon)
  • 3 large sliced organic strawberries
  • 2 pads of salted butter
  • 2 tbs of Mascarpone Cheese
  • 2 tbs Nutella

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prettybalanced:

‘Zucchini Bread’ Oatmeal

Zucchini Bread Oatmeal
Yields 1 serving
1/3 cup rolled oats
1 cup [almond] milk, plus more as needed
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt & nutmeg, to taste
1/2 cup packed grated zucchini
1 tbsp. raisins
2 tbsp. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. butter-like spread
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prettybalanced:

‘Zucchini Bread’ Oatmeal

Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

Yields 1 serving

  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup [almond] milk, plus more as needed
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt & nutmeg, to taste
  • 1/2 cup packed grated zucchini
  • 1 tbsp. raisins
  • 2 tbsp. chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. butter-like spread

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prettybalanced:

Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl:
(1) cup quinoa
(1) cup coconut milk
(1) cup cold water
(1/8) tsp salt
Add per serving:
(3) tbsp shredded coconut
(1) tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup to taste
(1/4) cup fresh blueberries
(5-6) fresh cherries, halved and pitted
(3-4) chopped pitted dates (optional)
(1/4) cup plain yoghurt (optional)
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prettybalanced:

Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl:

  • (1) cup quinoa
  • (1) cup coconut milk
  • (1) cup cold water
  • (1/8) tsp salt

Add per serving:

  • (3) tbsp shredded coconut
  • (1) tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup to taste
  • (1/4) cup fresh blueberries
  • (5-6) fresh cherries, halved and pitted
  • (3-4) chopped pitted dates (optional)
  • (1/4) cup plain yoghurt (optional)

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muffintop-less:

Simple Protein Pancakes:
1 Scoop Whey (flavor of choice, I used Vanilla)
2 Egg Whites
1/4 Cup Oats
1/2 Large Banana (substitutions below)
1 TB Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
1/8 teaspoon of Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
Put all ingredients into blender or magic bullet and blend until smooth. Allow the batter to set for about 5 minutes. Heat up a skillet or pan and spray with non-stick spray. Pour batter onto skillet (batter makes 2-3 normal sized pancakes). Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles appear. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked fully.
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muffintop-less:

Simple Protein Pancakes:

  • 1 Scoop Whey (flavor of choice, I used Vanilla)
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • 1/4 Cup Oats
  • 1/2 Large Banana (substitutions below)
  • 1 TB Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon of Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

Put all ingredients into blender or magic bullet and blend until smooth. Allow the batter to set for about 5 minutes. Heat up a skillet or pan and spray with non-stick spray. Pour batter onto skillet (batter makes 2-3 normal sized pancakes). Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles appear. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked fully.

Check out my website for alternatives! Click Here! =)

prettybalanced:

Maple Pecan Breakfast Quinoa


Ingredients:
1 cup dry quinoa
2 1/3 cups of milk
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 granny smith apple (peeled and grated)
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans
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prettybalanced:

Maple Pecan Breakfast Quinoa

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 1/3 cups of milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 granny smith apple (peeled and grated)
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

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