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Snacktime! Buttery Parmesan Toast Recipe

July 21, 2017 by yumyucky 5 Comments

Say hello to Buttery Parmesan Toast. Oh meee oh my-my-my. I threw this together in a pinch when my stomachs were demanding an afternoon snack attack. It’s so darn simple to make and extremely satisfying.

The yummy goal here is to have as little prep as possible, thus, nothing else has been added but the following…

BUTTERY PARMESAN TOAST DIRECTIONS

Get your Food For Life Ezekiel Bread toasted up (I used their Sprouted Whole Grain variety)
Add da’ buttahs to the toast
Sprinkle with a wee bit of salt
Go to town with the parmesan

Heck yesss. This right here did the trick. The salty-buttery-cheesy combo surely hit the spot, and it take less than 2 minutes to make! It’s perfect for anytime of day, and it’s something even a picky kid would gobble up.

When I posted this to my Instagram someone suggested making the toast even more fancy by adding avocado and/or tomatoes. That is definitely a yes move. Doesn’t that sound delicious, too?

Because I’m low carb for the sake of keeping my mid-section slimmed down, I am very careful about choosing wisely with my carb intake. I’m not going to waste it on just any ole’ carb. But this slice of toast is royalty.

How would you whip up your own version of Buttery Parmesan Toast?

Weight Loss Maintenance Before & After Pics | 3 Key Tips

July 3, 2017 by yumyucky 14 Comments

Booyah! I’m on a roll with this weight loss maintenance stuff. I’ve kept the weight off for an entire year. Yes, there have been ups and downs, and I expect there always will be since perfection is not my goal (and also because I love Cinnabon too much. heheheheee). But overall I’ve learned through trial and error what works to stay lean for the long term, and what thresholds of greediness can be enjoyed without going over the top and wrecking all your good progress.

In this video you’ll see my before and after pics, plus you’ll get the low down on the 3 key things I do to keep the weight off. You’re gonna want to hear this!

WATCH THE VIDEO NOW

OTHER IMPORTANT WEIGHT LOSS MAINTENANCE FACTORS

Yep, I still do intermittent fasting – it’s been over 3 years now. I fast 5 times per week, Monday through Friday, and enjoy a few splurges on the weekends.
Hydration is so darn important. But nope, I don’t go by that 8 glasses per day rule. I’m just sure to sip all day long. This includes drinking a glass of water containing Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
Proper sleep is essential. You never know how bad your sleep is until you actually get the proper amount of rest. I had been wearing myself thin on sleep, but I’m finally back to around 7 hours per night. This is has made a big difference in my energy for my morning workouts.
I’m eating less carbs — finally found that perfect balance! My Easy Paleo Pancakes are one way I’m still enjoying my favorite foods while reducing my carbs. Cutting out excess carbs has made a big difference in my mid-section!
Less cardio and more strength training. Cardio does not give you beautiful curves or a nice, lifted but. You gotta strength train for that.
Make yourself a priority. You cannot give all of yourself and become a dry well. Take care of YOU!

Visit my youtube page for more weight loss motivation, including dance workouts and delicious recipes.

Easy Paleo Pancakes Recipe. Low Carb Goodness!

June 21, 2017 by yumyucky 9 Comments

It’s Paleo Pancakes time! But if you had told me a few months back that I would give up my regular pancakes forever for this (weird?) paleo stand in, I would’ve laughed in your face and proceeded to cover my body in high carb white flour in an act of rebellion.

But whoa. Most white flour foods hurt my belly now, including the average pancakes, which bloat me terribly. It was time to find an alternative to replace the white flour foods that give me grief.

Everything lined up perfectly, as I ran across Paleo Baking Flour just after making that decision. I was hesitant at first because the mix costs more than normal flour (the mix is a blend of almond flour, coconut flour, arrowroot starch and tapioca flour), yet I’m all for it now with no qualms at all, because it’s just what I needed.

But what exactly does Paleo mean?

Paleo is eating with a caveman mindset for the sake weight loss and staying fit. The focus is on meats, veggies, fish, nuts, seeds, and anything else you can hunt and gather as opposed to eating grains. This makes white flour a huge Paleo no-no. Although I don’t follow a Paleo diet per-se, the Paleo concept regarding flour has helped to keep my belly from hurting.

So yes, I am most definitely in love with my Paleo Pancakes using Bob’s Red Mill. It’s a convenient way to whip up pancakes, muffins, waffles, cake, cookies, pizza crust and other floury things that you love.

Paleo Pancakes Recipe

Feel free to use any kind of sweetener you choose, but try to keep it as healthy as possible. These pancakes are low carb and also meet the requirements for a keto (ketogenic) diet.

4.8 from 4 reviews

Bob's Red Mill Paleo Pancakes

Recipe by: Bob's Red Mill

Recipe type: Breakfast

Prep time: 3 mins

Cook time: 7 mins

Total time: 10 mins

Serves: 4-6 small pancakes

Ingredients

1 cup Paleo Baking Flour
¾ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
2 eggs
⅓ cup non-dairy milk or water (I used almond milk)
1 tbsp melted coconut oil
2 tsp honey or maple syrup (I used sugar in the raw)
½ tsp vanilla extract (I eyeballed it and added more)

Instructions

Prepare wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls, then mix altogether.
If batter is too thick, add more non-dairy milk/water to desired consistency
Heat pan to medium and add butter
Cook approximately 3-4 mins on each side.
Enjoy your pancakes!

These pancakes were a hit with my entire family. Not one of them bitched a fit with complaints about the taste or texture. Paleo pancakes are very easy to enjoy. There’s no reason for me to go back to eating the white flour stuff again…ever.

If you haven’t tried alternative flours yet in your baking and cooking, do yourself and favor and go for it! Keep your eyeballs peeled for Paleo Baking Flour at your grocery store, or shop for it now on Amazon.

8 Minute Kickboxing Power Walk

May 24, 2017 by yumyucky 7 Comments

Hey, hey now! This is my first in what will be many more Kickboxing Power Walk workouts here on Yum Yucky. It’s so much fun and definitely keeps things more interesting than doing a regular in-home power walk. You gotta join me for this. It’s only 8 minutes and it will get your heart pumping. Let’s get to it!

Click below to watch the video.

Shout to Leslie Sansone, the Queen of home walking workouts (aff link*). Leslie got the entire world fired up for walking at home. Hats off to her!

Naan Bread Pizza for Weight Loss (With 5 Minute Homemade Pizza Sauce)

May 12, 2017 by yumyucky 12 Comments

Hey guys. This is it! The is THE PIZZA I ate 3-4 times per week during my 8 week body transformation. Even as I write this I am ready to hit up the grocery store again for some more Naan bread. I’m making Naan bread pizza again for dinner tonight!

Naan is an Indian flatbread that is perfect for pizza-making. Although it resembles a pita, Naan is way more delicious and has proven to NOT bloat me like other breads can do. I choose to NOT add cheese to this pizza for the sake of my weight maintenance, but feel free to build this pizza any ‘ole way you wish and add any toppings you darn well please.

Watch the video recipe…

Are you ready to sink you teeth into this pizza, or what!?

5.0 from 2 reviews

Naan Bread Pizza for Weight Loss | With Homemade Pizza Sauce

Recipe by: Yum Yucky

Cuisine: Pizza

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 12 mins

Total time: 22 mins

Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

Garlic Naan Bread
1 whole tomato per Naan (cut each tomato in half)
1 garlic clove per Naan
Spinach
Sliced Mushrooms
Sliced Red Onions
Other toppings of your choice
Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasoning

Instructions

Begin by preparing tomato sauce: Grate the tomato halves using a cheese grater, then set aside.
Crush the garlic cloves.
Add olive oil to the pan and sautee' the crushed garlic on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
Add tomato sauce to the pan and simmer for an addition minute or two while sprinkling in salt, pepper & Italian seasoning to taste.
Transfer sauce onto each piece of Naan.
Add your desired toppings to the Naan.
Bake Naan in 425 degree oven for approximately 10-12 mins, or to desired done-ness (yup, I said "done-ness")

Naan bread is popping up more and more in stores everywhere. Stonefire Naan is my favorite brand. It’s usually found in the bakery or deli section of grocery stores. Check the Stonefire Naan bread store locator to find a store near you.