Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Total Nutrition

Today I had an awesome experience at Total Nutrition and since some of you have been asking me about supplements, pre-workout, post workout, fish oils, protein powder, and the other thousands of options out there I thought I would make it easier and say ask the experts. So here is my commercial for Total Nutrition, it is health supplements store that provides you with a plan that best suits YOUR needs. Each staff member there is highly educated on each product and how they will effect your body. Wanna burn fat? Turn up the intensity on that work out? Have a little extra concentration?  At Total Nutrition they look at your specific needs and what nutrition plan and supplements will work best for your goals. I went in today  and found out about some new products and pre-work out mixes that I can not wait to try out and let you know how they work! (PS ladies they have a cute staff so you might not wanna go right after a workout like I did ;)) It is located on Mockingbird and Greenville (kinda by North Park off of 75). It is worth the visit if no other reason just to learn about what they have and how you can improve your total health! Click here to check out there facebook page
PS They also sale Quest bars which are not easy to find and I will have a whole blog written about them coming soon!
Love always,
Keli K.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Egg "muffins"

Hello hello! Here is a tasty low carb high protein way to start your day!
Ingredients:
Turkey sausage (or turkey bacon)
Bell peppers
Onions
Egg beaters
2% Mexican cheese

Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
In a skillet cook turkey meat until brown drain grease and add your favorite seasonings. Throw in chopped veggies and let them cook together for a few minutes. Get out a muffin pan and fill each cup half way with your meat and veggies. Take your egg beaters and pour over the meat and veggies filling up the muffin cups. Place in the oven for 12 minutes or until your eggs are not running. Sprinkle with a bit of cheese and enjoy! You can also add Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and some hot sauce! Enjoy!
Love always,
Keli K.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

~~~Life Update~~~

Its been a few days since I have been able to update you all on some fat busting strategies but have no fear soon recipes and workouts are on there way! As for now here's whats going on in the world of Keli...
So some know some do not but I have recently moved back to Dallas and will be finishing my last few classes with Texas Tech online! So basically I am looking for a new best friend... any takers? I also will be headed to see my brother in Brooklyn and we will running in the Race for the Cure in New York ALSO I will be there during New York fashion week so I will have to come back and let you know what to expect spring 2013. ;) Pageant season starts off here pretty quickly so I will have to keep you posted on how all that goes. I guess that is the summery! Have a healthy day!
Love always,
Keli K.
"I who loved you through the darkest..." -Romans 5:8

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Prepare if you care

Losing weight, 80% kitchen 20% gym. No you can not work off a bad diet... I know it stinks but if you want weight loss you have to be prepared! Why? Because if you're like me, when I get hungry I stop thinking rationally and start thinking taco bell. So how can we be prepared? Here is your prepare dare Sunday go to the store and go ahead and cook some meals for the week! Make up some protein pancakes for breakfast, grill up some chicken breast, make some turkey chili, or turkey patties, fish, and have the with some sort of veggie side and you've got some of your meals ready to go! It makes it 100 times easier when you plan ahead! So that's your challenge this week plan ahead!
Love always,
Keli K.
Excellence is not an act it's a habit

Monday, August 6, 2012

Smart girls use dumbbells

Every time I enter the gym I notice that just about every woman in there is on an elliptical or walking on a treadmill with the fear of adding weights. The number one reason I think woman are afraid of adding weight to their working out is because they believe they will get "bulky" and turn into the incredible hulk in neon pink. This is defiantly not the case. When some tones up and adds the touch of muscle it will actually help you to burn fat. So this means that by adding weights to your exercise routine your body will actually burn more when it is at rest! If your goal is to look better in a swimsuit or just in your everyday clothes weight training will help get you to your personal goals. Another fear I have found among many woman specifically is that they are too intimidated to go to the weight section of the gym because its all guys. I have had this fear too and I understand where you are coming from but if you want the results you cant let things like a few guys (who a really too busy checking out their own triceps in the mirror to notice you anyways) get in the way. You have a goal, passion, and will power so I say go get after it! Try a new muscle building activity today whether its body resistance or using actual weights and it will bring you one step closer to your goal!
love always, 
Keli K. 

"Strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming what you thought you couldn't do." 

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Chicken Strips

Canes is a love of mine so to beat that chicken strip craving I look to this recipe:

Slow-Carb Spicy Chicken Tenders
A simple, tasty meal which complements the Cheeky Kitchen Slow Carb eating plan. Pair these tender chicken strips with a smidgen of fresh-squeezed lemon juice. To grind the almond powder, use an industrial-strength blender, food processor, or hammer.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup raw almonds, ground to a coarse powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground flax (optional)
1/4 teaspoon brewers yeast (optional)
1/4 cup egg beaters
2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking dish with parchment or nonstick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine the ground almonds, red pepper flakes, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg whites over the chicken tenders. Dip them into the almond mixture. Transfer to your baking sheet. Bake in an oven for 10-12 minutes, or just until the chicken is cooked through. Serve and enjoy!

*** I also steer off course and add a little extra chili powder and garlic salt get creative!

Sauce:
Worcestershire sauce (.25 of cup)
Thousand island (1.5 tablespoons)
Dash of garlic salt, chili powder, red pepper
Pinch of parsley

I'm the worst at giving directions cause I just flavor things to taste and explore my kitchen. Don't be afraid to test new things out and get creative.
Love always,
Keli K.
"be the change you want to see the world"