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I'm Kate.
21. 5'5" | NY (school) | MA (home)
Health/Weight Loss/Fitness blog



I'm doing this the healthy way.
Eat right & work out.

Trying super hard to keep a healthy mindset. Just waiting for the day it comes naturally.

I love to hoop and I hate running, but only because I suck at it. I'm working on running, getting better at hooping, and building some upper body strength.

I have a personal tumblr, but I want this one to be separate. Message me if you want it.




SW/HW - 201
CW - 183 (4/1)
Next GW - 160
UGW - 120-ish. I'll see when I get there.

More goal weights added as I reach them.

I track the tag greatawakening, because tumblr is dumb about dashes.


Fruity Summer SorbetsStrawberry Banana1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries 1 1/2 bananas (fresh) 1/4 cup lemon (or lime) juice 1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrupPineapple Banana2 fresh bananas 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrupZippy Wild Blueberry1 1/2 cups frozen wild blueberries 1/2 cup lemon (or lime) juice 1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup 1 fresh banana 1/2 tsp ginger powder or grated fresh gingerSpicy Mango1 1/2 cups frozen mango 1 fresh banana 1/3 cup lemon (or lime) juice 1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup a few dashes of cayenne powderDirectionsAdd all ingredients of desired sorbet to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth, but keep it as thick and frosty as possible. Pour into freezer-friendly container. (Metal works best, but anything will do.) Chill until firm, scoop, and serve.

Fruity Summer Sorbets

Strawberry Banana
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1 1/2 bananas (fresh)
1/4 cup lemon (or lime) juice
1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrup

Pineapple Banana
2 fresh bananas
1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrup

Zippy Wild Blueberry
1 1/2 cups frozen wild blueberries
1/2 cup lemon (or lime) juice
1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup
1 fresh banana
1/2 tsp ginger powder or grated fresh ginger

Spicy Mango
1 1/2 cups frozen mango
1 fresh banana
1/3 cup lemon (or lime) juice
1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup
a few dashes of cayenne powder

Directions
Add all ingredients of desired sorbet to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth, but keep it as thick and frosty as possible. Pour into freezer-friendly container. (Metal works best, but anything will do.) Chill until firm, scoop, and serve.


keepfitstayfab:

linfociti:

Overnight oats.

BASE - You’ll need 1/2 mashed banana, 100 ml of your milk of choice, 50 gr. of oats, 1/2 tbsp of brown sugar, optionally you can also use vanilla extract and any other spice you like.
In a jar or bowl, mash half banana, and stir in the sugar and oats. Once everything is mixed together very well, add the milk, and stir again. Let your oats refrigerate overnight. In the morning you can either eat it as it is, or heat it up for about 1-2 minutes in the microwave, and top with anything you fancy.

MOCHA - You’ll need 1/2 mashed banana, 100 ml of your milk of choice, 50 gr. of oats, 1/2 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder, vanilla extract.
In a jar or bowl, mash half banana, and stir in the sugar and oats. In a glass or a cup, mix the milk with the instant coffee powder, and add it to the oats, stirring everything well. Let your oats refrigerate overnight. In the morning you can either eat it as it is, or heat it up for about 1-2 minutes in the microwave, and top with anything you fancy. My favourite toppings for this are berries, and walnuts.

CARROT CAKE - You’ll need 1/2 banana, 100 ml of your milk of choice, 50 gr. of oats, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 medium carrot (peeled), cinnamon, ginger, raisins.
In a food processor, process the peeled carrot, the half banana, the sugar, and the spices until you get a creamy mixture. Move it in a jar or bowl, and add oats, raisins, and milk. Let your oats refrigerate overnight. In the morning you can either eat it as it is, or heat it up for about 1-2 minutes in the microwave, and top with anything you fancy.

CHOCOLATEYou’ll need 1/2 banana, 100 ml of your milk of choice, 50 gr. of oats, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 or more cracked squares of chocolate, 1 tsp of cocoa powder, vanilla extract.
In a jar or bowl, mash half banana, and stir in the sugar, the cocoa powder, the cracked chocolate, and oats. Once everything is mixed together very well, add the milk, and stir again. Let your oats refrigerate overnight. In the morning you can either eat it as it is, or heat it up for about 1-2 minutes in the microwave, and top with anything you fancy. Strawberries and peanut butter are just perfect on this!

APPLE PIE - You’ll need 1/2 mashed banana, 100 ml of your milk of choice, 50 gr. of oats, 1/2 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 apple (half for the base, the rest for topping), cinnamon, vanilla extract, raisins.
In a food processor, process the half apple, the half banana, the sugar, vanilla extract, and the spices until you get a creamy mixture. Move it in a jar or bowl, and add oats, raisins, and milk. Let your oats refrigerate overnight. In the morning you can either eat it as it is, or heat it up for about 1-2 minutes in the microwave, and top with the other half of the apple and anything else you want.

MUESLI - You’ll need 1/2 mashed banana, 100 ml of your milk of choice, 60 gr. of your favourite muesli, cinnamon. 
In a jar or bowl, mash half banana, and stir in the muesli and cinnamon. Once everything is mixed together very well, add the milk, and stir again. Let the mixture refrigerate overnight. In the morning you can either eat it as it is, or heat it up for about 1-2 minutes in the microwave, and top with anything you fancy. 

If you love nut butters, you can add 1 tbsp of your favourite one in the jar before anything else, and melt it in the microwave. Then you can follow the recipe as you normally would, but your breakfast will get much creamier and tastier! 

these are absolutely fabulous


keepsmiling-loveplenty:

fitnesstreats:

Super easy-healthy peanut butter cookies
3 ingredients:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 apple

Put everything together in a food processor. Make little cookie balls with the cookie dough and cook for 15 to 20 min at 220 degrees Celsius (430 F) or until cookies are slightly brown.  

Trying.



fitpotatoes:

renniesane:

Blueberry-Pomegranate Swirl 
• 1 cup frozen blueberries • 1 cup pomegranate seeds • 1 to 2 cups Greek yogurt
—> blend it all together
—> pour into Popsicle molds and freeze till hardened (4+ hours)
—> ENJOY!
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fitpotatoes:

renniesane:

Blueberry-Pomegranate Swirl

• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 to 2 cups Greek yogurt

—> blend it all together

—> pour into Popsicle molds and freeze till hardened (4+ hours)

—> ENJOY!

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imperfectatbest:

iamnotover:
A lot of people have wanted to know how I make my baked oatmeal, so here it is. It’s like having cake for breakfast!
Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal
You will need: 
60g oats
1/2 cup eggwhites
1/2 cup almond milk
1 mashed banana
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
Preheat oven to 200C
Mash your banana with a fork, leaving a few slices behind for decoration
Mix the banana, oats, baking powder and almond milk in a bowl
In a separate bowl, beat the eggwhites with the tsp of vanilla extract until fluffy
Fold the eggwhites into the oats mixture and pour into a baking dish
Bake for approximately 20 minutes at 200C
Top with banana, blueberries and lots of melted peanut butter


I feel like this is worth me converting from celsius and grams. it looks soooo goooooood

imperfectatbest:

iamnotover:

A lot of people have wanted to know how I make my baked oatmeal, so here it is. It’s like having cake for breakfast!

Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal

You will need: 

  • 60g oats
  • 1/2 cup eggwhites
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 mashed banana
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  1. Preheat oven to 200C
  2. Mash your banana with a fork, leaving a few slices behind for decoration
  3. Mix the banana, oats, baking powder and almond milk in a bowl
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggwhites with the tsp of vanilla extract until fluffy
  5. Fold the eggwhites into the oats mixture and pour into a baking dish
  6. Bake for approximately 20 minutes at 200C
  7. Top with banana, blueberries and lots of melted peanut butter

I feel like this is worth me converting from celsius and grams. it looks soooo goooooood


porcedex:

Recipe for the best smoothie ever!!!
Blueberry Muffin Smoothie :)
-7 giant bananas(roughly 800g)
-1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
-1/2 vanilla bean
-Few shakes of cinnamon
-Ice+water for blending, if desired
That’s all there is to it!  Super easy, super filling, SUPER healthy and energizing!
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porcedex:

Recipe for the best smoothie ever!!!

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie :)


-7 giant bananas(roughly 800g)

-1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

-1/2 vanilla bean

-Few shakes of cinnamon

-Ice+water for blending, if desired

That’s all there is to it!  Super easy, super filling, SUPER healthy and energizing!


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renniesane:


Chunky Monkey Ice Cream!
5 bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen
2 tbsp nut butter + cocoa powder ( this one’s optional)
2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup raw walnuts
1/4 cup chocolate chunks or chips
** Place bananas, nut butter, and coconut (and cocoa powder if used) in a processor until a thick blend is made
** Stir in the nuts and chocolate
** If you want it hard, refreeze, otherwise serve it soft immediately!
** ENJOY
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renniesane:

Chunky Monkey Ice Cream!

  • 5 bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen
  • 2 tbsp nut butter + cocoa powder ( this one’s optional)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chunks or chips

** Place bananas, nut butter, and coconut (and cocoa powder if used) in a processor until a thick blend is made

** Stir in the nuts and chocolate

** If you want it hard, refreeze, otherwise serve it soft immediately!

** ENJOY

Renniesane / Tumblr


parentsgettingfit:

This has been one of my favorite things to make for lunch, and it’s very simple;
Ingredients;
Whole wheat tortilla
The Laughing Cow light garlic and herb cheese wedge
Turkey breast lunch meat
Cucumber 
Directions;
Cut about 6 slices of the cucumber, then cut those slices into quaters
Spread the cheese onto the tortilla
Spread the cucumber slices on top
Add 5-6 slices of turkey
Slowly roll the tortilla
Cut in half and enjoy!
Add a side of fruit, I usually have an orange, and pair it all with a glass of ice water!  

parentsgettingfit:

This has been one of my favorite things to make for lunch, and it’s very simple;

Ingredients;

  • Whole wheat tortilla
  • The Laughing Cow light garlic and herb cheese wedge
  • Turkey breast lunch meat
  • Cucumber 

Directions;

  • Cut about 6 slices of the cucumber, then cut those slices into quaters
  • Spread the cheese onto the tortilla
  • Spread the cucumber slices on top
  • Add 5-6 slices of turkey
  • Slowly roll the tortilla
  • Cut in half and enjoy!

Add a side of fruit, I usually have an orange, and pair it all with a glass of ice water!