The Fit Skool » butternut squash http://thefitskool.com by Kelly Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:02:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.41 Tips for Beating the Holiday Bulge http://thefitskool.com/?p=4545 http://thefitskool.com/?p=4545#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:40:58 +0000 http://thefitskool.com/?p=4545 Continue reading →]]> 2 Days until the biggest eating holiday of the year! Do you already have your thanksgiving plates set in your mind? I know some of you have been busting your butts in the gym, but seriously you don’t have to STUFF your faces to enjoy the holiday.

Don’t get me wrong, I will indulge but I won’t be the one unbuttoning my pants or laying on the couch for 2 hours because I over ate.

I choose wisely. I love Turkey and gravy… and in case you don’t know me by now I am a POTATO lover.  So those items along with all the veggies will all be piled on my plate.

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Don’t hate me when I tell you I don’t like PIE. People think I’m crazy but Thanksgiving desserts are not my thing. For as long as I can remember I never ate dessert on Thanksgiving. If someone made Chocolate chip cookies, I would eat one but usually there’s only pies:)

So on a healthy note, Last night I tried out a new veggie combo that would make a great side dish for Thanksgiving. Roasted butternut squash topped with Gorgonzola Cheese.

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I took 1 pound of chopped butternut squash and drizzled it with oil & salt. Roasted in the oven for 30 minutes at 400 degrees and then topped it with 2 tbsp of gorgonzola cheese right after they came out of the oven. It was yummy!

 

Here are some Tips for Beating the Holiday Bulge:

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1. Drink lots of water. It is important to stay hydrated but drinking water also helps to keep you full.
2. Eat Breakfast. I’m never one to skip breakfast, but make sure to eat a normal healthy breakfast on the big day.
3. Exercise. Stay active. Even a 30 minute walk will burn some calories.
4. Don’t skip any meals. Skipping meals is only going to cause you to over eat later in the day. Eat like you normally would and it will help you to keep your holiday meal well balanced.
5. Load up on the healthy sides. I like to load 1/2 my plate with veggies. (some veggies are healthier then others so make sure to take the ones that aren’t loaded with butter & cream)
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6. Skip the sweets or limit yourself to 2 bites of your favorite dessert. I usually never have room for dessert, but sometimes just having a small cookie or a couple bites of pie will do the trick!
7. Keep your portions in check. Just because it’s a Holiday doesn’t mean you need to eat like you are never going to have another meal again. Eat as you normally would! 1 serving of protein is about the size of the palm of your hand
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1 fat serving is about the size of your thumb, and veggies should be unlimited unless they are coated in fats!!
What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? 
Do you tend to over eat?
Will you exercise on Thanksgiving?

 

]]> http://thefitskool.com/?feed=rss2&p=4545 0 Fall turkey chili! http://thefitskool.com/?p=1181 http://thefitskool.com/?p=1181#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2013 19:36:00 +0000 http://thefitskool.com/?p=1181 Continue reading →]]> I made this turkey chili last night as a quick last minute dinner for Halloween! This is the perfect fall chili.

IMG_1622I added some frozen butternut squash which added the perfect amount of sweetness! I am a big fan of chili especially with lots of veggies and for those of you who don’t like beans, it’s bean free!

I served my chili with a little cheese and a baked sweet potato on the side.  Believe it or not the chili was quite tasty served over the potato which was not part of my plan!

Ingredients:

1lb ground turkey 93%

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion

1/2 container of sliced baby bella mushrooms

1/3 cup of tomato sauce (I used jarred tomato & basil)

3/4 cup frozen spinach or double if you are using fresh

3/4 cup frozen butternut squash (not pureed, chunked)

2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp parika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cumin

salt & pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saute pan, brown the turkey meat. Remove from the pan and add in oil then the onions and mushrooms an saute veggies until soft. Add the turkey back to the pan, add in tomato sauce and seasonings and mix well. Add in remaining veggies and mix. Cook on low for 20 minutes or until it’s time to serve!

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Optional toppings: sliced jalapenos, cheddar cheese, light sour cream or greek yogurt for some creaminess!

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Cooper loves the Fall too.. It is very difficult to keep him away from the leaf piles!

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