A powerful SNACK!

I was so excited to make these once again.............. PEANUT BUTTER POWER BALLS!

I made these several months ago and decided I wanted to share this delicious all natural protein packed and energy filled snack with all of you.

This snack literally takes 10 minutes and can last days depending on how often you sneak one in. I always pop a couple in 30 minutes before a workout for extra long lasting energy.

PEANUT BUTTER POWER BALLS

Chop 1/3 cup of raw almonds

Chop 1/2 cup dried apricots

Pour 1/2 cup of whole uncooked oats in your measuring cup and set aside.

In a small sauce pan over medium heat pour in

1/2 cup of LOCAL honey (for all you allergy ridden Austinites) I used ROUND ROCK honey

1/2 cup of all natural peanut butter (real peanut butter should only have 1 ingredient, PEANUTS)

Let the honey and peanut butter melt together.

Once the Peanut butter and honey melt together add your 1/2 cup of raw uncooked oats, 1/3 cup of almonds, 1/2 cup of dried apricots and stir until it all mixes. Once it is cool enough to touch roll into small balls and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

You will have a delicious powerful SNACK before your workout!

Door Step BOOT CAMP

Have you sung this toon.........."I really need to workout today.......oops its 8:00pm and I still have not made dinner, bathed the kid, ironed my shirt, washed dishes, or kissed my husband/wife!"
Geez where did the day go? The week went, and now the New Year is here!
Ever wondered when and how you are going to fit a workout in? This year Fit Foodie McCoy a certified group trainer is bringing fitness to your door step. With all the materials to be set up at the end of your street. Day or night, weekday or weekend that imaginary workout you keep putting off will become a reality and so will those biceps and that 6 pack.
Last Sunday in the rain I held a neighborhood boot camp in my very own neighborhood. I had some serious attendees as they drove in from Wimberley to join my fellow neighbors. They endured 60 minutes of core conditioning, strength training, and endurance exercises. Along with a meal plan for an evening. The boot camp included many exercises that can be done on your own throughout the week, no equipment needed just using your own bodies resistance.
No more driving to the gym or imagining the drive to the gym, no more stressing over when you will check this task off of your list. The gym comes to you, the certified trainer comes to you and before you know it swim suit season will be coming to you.
So I ask you, do you live in a neighborhood or an apartment complex? Do you know 1 or 2 neighbors? Do you want a convenient way of getting your workout in for the week?
Round up a few neighbors, come up with a day and time and contact fitfoodiemccoy@gmail.com to schedule your next neighborhood ASS WHOOPING!!!

The Med Chef

The power of CURRY!!!

The other night I made curry turkey burgers on a bed of lettuce and topped with steamed spinach a great protein packed food with tzatziki and a side Greek salad. Curry power is low in sodium and cholesterol and packed with flavor.

Curry Turkey Burger:

We used lean ground turkey diced onion, mushroom, and a tblsp of curry powder. Form into patties and bake them in the oven at 325 for about 20-25minutes.

Tzatziki:

Fat Free FAGE Greek yogurt, diced cucumber and cumin

Greek Salad:

Diced tomato, green bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber. 1/2tblsp of olive oil, and juice of one lemon, mix well and top with pepper.

Final assembly:

Bed of lettuce, place the burger on top of lettuce, top the burger with the steamed spinach and tzatziki. Serve the salad on the side.

Serve and enjoy this protein packed meal, which will keep you satisfied for the rest of the evening.

100 Calorie Garlicky Sweet Potato Soup

As most of you know I am a local food broker and as most of you don't know I am also a Personal Trainer. I feel that the two titles play a very important roll in peoples lives. Promoting local food is so important not only for our economy but for our health. Knowing what food is available and when it is available helps you plan meals which can not only be nutritious but also delicious. As a personal trainer I help guide people in the right direction when is comes to being healthy, staying fit, and enjoying good nutritious food.

This year my focus is to bring my two worlds together. Each week my blog will consist of food recipes using local artisans, seasonal items, nutritious ingredients or quick commercial break workouts. I hope this blog brings good information and ideas to those who buy local products, make local products, or just want to live a healthy and fit lifestyle.

100 Calorie Garlicky sweet potato soup

1 roasted garlic bulb

1 onion chopped

10oz of uncooked sweet potato peeled and chopped

4 cups of low sodium chicken broth

4 oz of string beans finely chopped

pepper

low fat Greek yogurt

1 tbsp fresh chives

In a heavy bottom pan put in 1 tblsp olive oil and add the sweet potato, onion and cook for 5 min. Add the stock and bring to a boil, cover with a lid and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 min. Add green beans and the roasted garlic and simmer for another 10 min. Once everything is cooked pass through a blender or food processor and return to your rinsed out pan. Serve in your 4 soup bowls and swirl a spoonful of Greek yogurt and diced chives on top and ENJOY!