Week 14

Wow- Week 14 is here, and we are still going strong. We've been sticking to our workouts at the gym, and have decided that soon we are going to start the insanity workout (wish us luck!) Ryan and I are in the middle of a move, so we have been eating lean and greens that are fast and easy. My favorite one from this week is a delsih Teriyaki chicken dinner that you can make ahead and throw on the grill!

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Ok and now on to the good stuff =)


Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Ingredients
2- 6 oz. chicken breasts
1 1/2 cup cauliflower
1 1/2 cup broccoli
Marinade
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ginger

Blend the marinade. Cut chicken breasts into bite sized chucks. Marinade chicken  at least 4 hours, or overnight. skewer and grill the chicken and steam veggies until desired softness.
Makes 2 full lean and greens!

This is a great article that I took from www.tsflsupportinmotion.com . *side note* This is a awesome website that you can use to track your meals water intake. You don't have to be on program to use it- Check it out.
A lot of people ask me about Medifast, if it is healthy, and how it stacks up against eating organic. This article explains it well! It's a little lengthy but definitely worth reading.



Medifast & Organic

If you’ve been reading and hearing a lot about organic foods, you may be wondering where Medifast Meals fit in with your healthy eating plan. Medifast Meals are not organic - does that mean they’re not healthy? Will eating organic make you lose more weight? Read on for some clarity on the issue. First things first Compared to the health risks of eating non-organic foods, the risks of obesity are far more serious. Going organic is a great way to fine-tune your meal plan once you’re at a healthy weight, but getting to that healthy weight should be your priority. Plus, if you’re eating organic food while you’re still overweight you may be wasting your money: If you are obese, the metabolic and oxidative stress on your body is likely to counteract any benefit you’ll get from eating organic foods. Healthy Medifast Meals Although Medifast Meals are not organic, the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan is the perfect prescription for safe weight loss. And the fast results mean that you will spend less time and money reaching your weight-loss goal. A lot of the "processing" that goes into Medifast Meals is to your advantage. Fortifying them with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber is what makes them so nutritious and so filling, and ensures that you get the same “nutritional footprint” in every Medifast Meal, whatever form or flavor you choose. Medifast Meals are manufactured to save you hours in the kitchen preparing and packaging healthy meals in appropriate portions. And, of course, while you’re on the 5 & 1 Plan, you’re retraining your body and your appetite to crave healthy fuel in normal portions. You can always look for and choose organic produce and lean proteins for your Lean & Green Meal. What a doctor says Mark Nelson, M.D., a New York cardiologist and Take Shape For Life Certified Health Coach, has this to say about Medifast Meals: "These are the healthiest meal replacements in the United States. There is simply no question about that. They are balanced carbohydrate and soy [protein], and soy is one of the healthiest proteins there is. "[They are] anti-inflammatory. There are enough vitamins and minerals for everyone. They are portion-controlled; they are pharmaceutical grade. These meals are not made by food giants; they are made by an independent manufacturing facility - the Medifast facility - that is FDA-inspected." It’s helpful to remember that being overweight or obese is a medical issue that can become serious if left unmanaged. Medifast is the perfect nutritional prescription for fast weight loss. Because Medifast works so quickly, you can reach your goal faster than you can with other weight-loss plans. Once you reach your healthy weight goal and resume eating a wider selection of vegetables, fruits, dairy, and whole grains, you can benefit from organic choices as part of your ongoing healthy meal plan.

Have a good week everyone!!