Black Bean Enchiladas

Happy Easter everyone! I forgot to post my foodie recipe on Friday, so here it is! This week's recipe is for black bean enchiladas. I made this last night because my friend is a vegetarian and can never enjoy my wonderful cooking when he comes over. The original recipe called for chicken broth, but I took that out and added other things that I think make it even better and vegetarian-friendly. Let's get to it. What you will need: 1 large...

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Think Healthy Every Day

Hello! A nice 3 day weekend is upon us and I could not be happier. It will be a test for me to stay on path over a long weekend, as I will want to go out and be social. Today on Training Thursdays, I will talk about how you can keep your mind thinking healthy every day, even when you don't go to the gym. I will talk about activities to do on your days off and ways to avoid taking steps back. Earlier in the year, when I started my health kick, I would tend to let days off be free days where I could do whatever I want because I know I was going...

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Ingredients to Avoid

TGIF! I'm sure everyone is excited for Friday, except people who work on the weekends, and today on Foodie Fridays, I am going to talk about ingredients you need to avoid when choosing what to eat. I will cover both fast food and food you get at the grocery store. I won't make this too detailed since I know everyone has somewhere to go today. So here's a quick little list to keep in mind over the weekend when you are grocery shopping or eating out. Avoid These When Eating Out - Cheeses, unless locally made - Condiments, except oils and vinegars -...

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Chili Over Baked Potato

TGIF everyone! Time to share a yummy recipe with you all. This week I am sharing my Chili Over Baked Potato.This is great for many occasions and yields a lot of food. So let's get started! First you will need: 1.5 lbs of ground beef 2 medium onions, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (16oz) chili beans, undrained 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4-6 baked potatoes Once you have everything, get started:  In a dutch oven or big pot, cook the...

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