I wanted to share this salsa I found at Target. It's called Cuban-Style Black Bean Salsa and it is by Archer Farms. I love putting a little bit of this salsa over my mixture of shredded chicken, couscous, green beans, mushrooms and onions. YUM! … [Read more...]
Egg White Muffins
Ingredients 14 egg whites 5 oz plain Greek Yogurt 113 grams (about 1/2 cup) Friendship 1% cottage cheese Broccoli, spinach, mushrooms (or veggies of choice) Sea salt, to taste Minced onion, to taste Black Pepper, to taste Aluminum foil muffin cups Directions Place aluminum foil muffin cups in muffin tin. Chop broccoli, spinach and mushrooms and place in the muffin … [Read more...]
Marc Ingoglia
What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? My inspiration was due to the realization that I reached a point in my life that I describe as rock bottom. My mother’s diagnosis and long fight with cancer was a major source of emotional pain leading to destructive eating. Couple that with a stressful job and a busy life and there you have the excuse of the perfect storm. People would … [Read more...]
Dave Krueger
What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? For the past 20+ years I was constantly on a diet but nothing ever lasted and my weight went up and down but overall it kept going up. I never was able to find a way of controlling my weight for any length of time. I also had a lot of lower back problems and was becoming more and more sluggish. I used to be out for days in bed when my back … [Read more...]
Frank’s Lentil Soup
Ingredients 3/4 -1 cup cubed chicken breast (uncooked) 48 oz Chicken broth 1/2 Onion, chopped 10 Baby carrots, sliced 6 Cauliflower florets, cut up in smaller pieces 4 - 6 oz Spinach, fresh 1 Bay leaf 16 oz can Goya lentils, drained (or 8 oz from the bag) 3/4 - 1 teaspoon Lemon pepper seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Curry powder Directions Saute onion and add uncooked chicken. … [Read more...]
Dave McDonald
What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I was not happy with my physical appearance, and I wanted to do something about it. How did Inspirational Life help you achieve your goal? Brian and Cathie helped me achieve my goal by having a scheduled exercise routine, and encouraging me to consistently eat a healthy diet. How have the results affected your life? I … [Read more...]
Mary Decker
What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I received a hip replacement and after completing physical therapy, my therapist suggested I join a gym to continue progression on rehabititation. My sister, Pat, went to Inspirational Life and she encouraged me to go. I joined reluctantly since I knew the only way I would go was if I met her there. How did Inspirational Life help you … [Read more...]
Joe Bitetto
What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I came to Inspirational Life two plus years ago with the motivation to improve my core strength. I’ve had lower back problems for years and felt it was time to change my workout regimen. I am constantly on my feet both in the classroom and on the field as a lacrosse official. This adds to the daily stress of lower back pain. I had a very … [Read more...]
Kathleen Simpson
What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? Years ago I suffered a back injury that herniated several discs in my back. I was in a lot of pain and became less active as a result and started to put on excess weight. Years later, I found out I have rheumatoid arthritis which brought with it stiffness and more joint pain. I began taking several medications to help deal with this pain … [Read more...]
