Quick,Easy and Low Calorie Black Bean Veggie Burger

        Low Calorie Black Bean Veggie Burger

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Okay, okay! I'm not even going to try and lie I  only attempted this recipe out of desperation.

So the story goes, it was about an hour before time for me to start cooking dinner and I hadn't remembered to thaw any meat out. Usually my second son, who doesn't live at home, but eats dinner at my house pretty much every night, has called me by at least 0900 to ask me what we're having for supper. His daily call works as a reminder for me to take make sure something is thawed out for dinner, but on this day he hadn't called.

I go to the freezer to see what I can possibly quick thaw in the microwave, which I really hate to do because I think it messes with the texture of the meat, but desperate times people desperate times!

Low and behold there isn't Jack Shit in the freezer! Oh, Yeah! Poppy went back to night shift and Baby Bear has started working, plus, we only have one car and since I've been elected the designated chauffeur I hadn't been to the store yet-CRAP! Now what?

To the can goods...corn, black beans, black beans, green beans, black beans, peas, black beans, tomato paste, black beans...

I wonder if there is something I can do with BLACK BEANS I think I've read somewhere about a veggie burger made with these beans...next...GOOGLE IT!

Yep, Black Bean Veggie Burger, so I looked for the one that was easy and low in calories and this is what I came up with and it was a BIG SUCCESS! 

If you want to know the truth the boys didn't even realize at first that it wasn't meat, lol. 

Give it a try and let me know what you think! I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine ;)

**Be healthy and remember it is monkey see, monkey do NOT monkey say, monkey do.** 
-So, be the example for your kids to see that you wish you would have had growing up.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (16 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS

1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil.
2. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
3. In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
4. In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
5. In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
6. Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans.
7. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together.
8. Divide mixture into 4 patties.
9. If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Makes 4 servings 198 calories per patty

total fat 3 gm

Carbs 33    Sugar 2    Fiber 9.8     Protein 11.2

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My 5 TOP EDIBLE SHAKEOLOGY RECIPES(Energy bar, pudding, pancakes, and more!)

GOOD MORNING MY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

I want you to know you've been on my mind a lot and I'm trying to think of the best ways to help you all to get the results that you want, so one complaint that some of you have is that you hate to drink your meals.

You either don't want to replace a meal with a shake at all, because you want to chew your food, not drink it,which is all good or you're tired of drinking a shake everyday and want some variety.

Well I'm going to give you the spice of life by giving you my 5 Top Shakeology Edible Recipes i.e. Shakeology bars, balls, pancakes, and even pudding. Just click on this link My 5 Top Edible Shakeology Recipes and it is your's FREE to download.

 Let me know what you think and if you would like more recipes. If you are struggling with your weight loss efforts and need support then send me a message and LET'S TALK and together we'll come up with a plan that will work with your lifestyle to get you the results you deserve!

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21 REASONS TO DRINK SHAKEOLOGY DAILY FOR GORGEOUS HAIR AND SKIN

• When I first started losing weight, and after I had lost about 50 lbs, I noticed that my once shiny and thick hair was now dull and thinning. I tried to tell myself that it was just my imagination, even though the tub was full of hair after I showered, that my hair was just as thick as it always had been. Then I went shopping with my sister one day and I was walking in front of her and she screams, "Oh my god you look like a chemo patient!" I didn't have to ask what she meant by that because I had already noticed the large amount of hair on my shirt earlier, so I knew my hair was falling out.

  

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The problem was even though I was losing weight I was not getting the proper nutrition. The number one problem being, I absolutely hate vegetables so there's no way I'll ever eat enough veggies in a day. Well, no way until I discovered Shakeology and my life was changed forever. Not only did my hair return to its former glory, but my skin was clearer and softer too. Not to mention that I had more energy, I didn't feel tired all the time anymore, and it was easier to stick to my diet because I didn't have the crazy cravings like I did before I started drinking the Shakeology.

This made me wonder exactly what all the awesome ingredients in Shakeology could do for me, so here's just a few of the benefits that I found, I don't have enough time to list them all;)

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           21 Reasons to Drink Shakeology Daily

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• Biotin: Helps promote the health of hair, skin, and nails.
• Bromelain: Helps support damaged tissue especially after a burn.
• Chlorella: Phytonutrient that helps support healthy skin.
• Citric Acid: Helps provide antioxidant protection for the skin.
• Folic Acid: A deficiency may cause gray hair.
• Cocoa: Antioxidant support for healthy skin.
• Gingko: Antioxidant support for skin and promotes healthy circulation.
• Goji Berry: High in antioxidants which help minimize damage from free radicals that injure cells and can damage DNA.
• Grape Seed Extract: Used to protect collagen and elastin in skin (anti-aging).
• Green tea: Comes from the Camellia Sinensis tea plant, which is rich in polyphenols, antioxidants and that detoxify cell-damaging free radicals in the body.
• Magnesium: Can help cells repair faster.
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5): Helps reduce signs of aging, skin disorders, and gray hair.
• Papain: Taken from the fruit of the papaya tree. It is used to help promote healing for a variety of skin conditions.
• Schisandra: Helps to prevent aging.
• Vitamin A: Is often used to help skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, cold sores, wounds, burns, and sunburn.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Used for treating acne, maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails. It also has anti-aging properties.
• Vitamin B6: Beneficial for acne and various other skin conditions.
• Vitamin C: Powerful antioxidant that can be used to help repair and firm the skin.
• Vitamin E: Can help to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Collagen is a primary component of your skin and may help prevent scarring from wounds and acne.
• Vitamin K: Helps promote healing and helpful for mild bruising and swelling.
• Wheat Grass: Rich in phytonutrients that may help to prevent gray hair

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My 5 Top Tips to Help You Lose Weight Over 50 With the 21 Day Fix

What's the difference between turning fifty and hitting a brick wall? 
Not one dang thing! Both of them bring you to a screeching halt, one with your physical movement and the other with your weight loss efforts.

So, you finally think you got this diet and exercise thing figured out and your on track with your weight loss goals then another year goes by and here comes age 50. Yep, the big 5-0, the number everyone has warned you about, because your metabolism dies at 50-blah, blah, blah. But that's just a bunch of bologna, right? Ahhh, maybe not so much???

 I turned 50 this past January and I have really been struggling to get these last 30 lbs off. Now whether it's because I'm depressed that I turned 50, or the fact that it's winter and we're in the house more, or maybe the urban legends are true, your metabolism does die at 50 I don't know for sure. All I do know is that I've had to make some changes in order to get my body back to shedding the pounds.

Here are some tips that have helped me to start losing weight again and get back on track with my fitness goals.

*Cut calories, NOT volume. One of the biggest mistakes we make when we start dieting is we cut our food intake down really low almost to the point of starvation. Initially we will lose weight, but eventually our bodies realize we are starving and we stop losing, because our bodies start to store everything they have in order to save themselves.

Not only are we physically starving, but we feel hungry and starving all the time, which makes us very unpleasant to be around. Programs like the 21 Day Fix and Portion Fix teaches you portion control (calorie cutting is built in you don't have to worry about it) and it is very important for you to use your meal planner and calculate which meal plan you fall under, so you get the proper amount of calories each day.

 If you find that you are still hungry and you've eaten all your calories for the day then you need to try next time to eat foods that are low in calories but big on volume. Foods like popcorn and celery, use a sliced red bell pepper with your hummus instead of 8 crackers, or have a cup of puffed brown-rice cereal in place of 1/4 cup of granola.

*Remember how your momma use to tell you to stop fidgeting? Well, now I'm telling you to fidget. Fidgeting, termed NEAT (Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis) have been shown to help torch an extra 300 to 2,000 calories per day.

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*Drink/eat foods that are high in protein. Shakeology has been a lifesaver for me literally. I absolutely hate vegetables, which has been my downfall with every diet that I've ever gone on, but with Shakeology I know I'm getting my daily dose of dense nutrition, so even if I'm not perfect the rest of the day I know I got at least one good meal in for the day. Shakeology  is high in protein & fiber, so it helps me to stay full longer and it maintains my blood glucose at an even level so I don't get those crazy highs and lows which comes with crashing blood sugars.

*Squeeze some lemon in it! Add fresh lemon juice to your tea or water-it's loaded with vitamin C. Arizona State University researchers found that exercisers who don't get enough C may zap 25 percent fewer calories during a workout. (For more on the benefits of lemon juice check  4 Reasons to Drink Lemon Juice Everyday).

*Drink more water-A German study discovered that downing two 8-ounce glasses of water improved calorie burning by 30 percent in as little as 10 minutes, and the effect lasted for more than an hour.

Are you struggling to lose weight? Does it seem like no matter what you do you just can't find the time to eat right or workout? Do you feel all alone like no one around you understands your food issues? If you answered "yes" to any or all of this questions then send me a message to more info and let's talk about all the ways that I can help you get connected with a program that will fit your lifestyle, so you can get the success you're looking for starting today!!! Don't worry you won't have to do it alone I will be there to support, encourage, and see you through to the end ;) 

At any age you can be in the best shape of your life. What are you waiting for?