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Welcome to Mind, Body & Soul fitness Recipes! All the recipes you find are on your plan and over the years loved by many!  The recipes are uncomplicated and family-friendly.  There are endless ways to cook your food. If you have a recipe that you would like to try, text it to Lesia at 215-804-7975.

Why be creative with your food? I have found over the years that 80% of clients do not like to eat the same thing. They like variety and different tastes and textures. So, recipes assist you with getting out of that feeling. Recipes are also easy for families. If there is only time to cook one meal, this is a great way to feed the family and stay losing weight. For some of our clients, they prepare a weeks’ worth of dinners and freeze for the week.

Meal planning is essential for success.  Why? Because if you do not know where you are going, you will never arrive.  Meal planning is your road map to success.  You must understand how you are eating for the day or the week you are in.  I have found that a sense of peace washes over the clients who plan their meals. Before long, this becomes a habit.  Meal planning also sets parameters.  It gives you clear expectations and it provides you routine. Routine is something most people need.

Meal Planning success

Meal planning also saves you time and money.  It is also less stressful.  Planning will keep you calm and avoid feeling out of control.  Most clients do not do well with unknow or last-minute decisions.  It raises their stress levels and they feel out of control, so that leads to eating off-plan, the standard response to handling stress.  That is why you are here!  To deal with this take time! Plan your eating day and week! You can do it!!

The benefits of spending 15 minutes planning your week are: feeling acommplished, feeling fantastic, feeling in control and loving weight loss !

Give some recipes a try!!

GuacamoleBy Kevin PetrizioHere is a requested recipe. Guacamole! Whether you are adding it to a fajita, or spreading it on a piece of toast, making a tasty "Guac" is always a respected skill. And it is not difficult or time consuming to make. Just a handful of ingredients and 10-15 minutes is all it takes, no cooking required. I recommend cutting up your ingredients before scooping the avocado out of its skin. Then add the lime juice and mash right away. This will keep the color green longer. We are counting this as 1 serving of fat. You can ignore the small amount of veggies in each serving which is an ounce and a half.
Fish in Crazy WaterBy Kevin PetrizioThis dish in Italian is "Pesce all’Acqua Pazza" which translates to "Fish in Crazy Water". You really can't make this stuff up! The fish and the cherry tomatoes are key here. Get the freshest that you can. If you have a farmers market nearby and the tomatoes are in season, get them. You will be amazed at the results. As far as the fish is concerned, I used cod, but any white fish will work. Grouper, halibut, sole, sea bass and flounder are just a few examples. Use your favorite or try something new. But get the freshest that you can find.
Egg Roll in a BowlBy Kevin PetrizioThis is a recipe that was sent in by a client from the internet. I adapted it to fit our program. It's basically a stir fry using the ingredients of an egg roll. I never pass on the opportunity to try a good stir fry recipe. Like all stir fry recipes, feel free to try different veggies and spice combinations. And, of course, this can be made with chicken, beef and even shrimp. Just make sure to adjust your protein serving size to your plan.
Grilled Veggies and Sweet PotatoBy Kevin PetrizioWe all like to cook on the grill in the nice weather. A hamburger, a chicken breast, or a pork loin are all good options. But what to serve with them? Why not grill up some veggies and sweet potatoes. Many of these veggies have a completely different flavor when grilled. And the presentation is impressive. By grilling a variety of things, there is something for everyone. Some other veggies that work well on the grill are: Eggplant, asparagus, red onion, carrots and cauliflower. I will leave a link below to some dressings that you can use to baste the veggies with for a different flavor.
Stuffed PepperBy Kevin PetrizioI was not a fan of peppers as a child. I grew to enjoy them. In fajitas, or stir fries they give a special flavor. For me it was an acquired taste. Now I use them almost every day and can't imagine not using a pepper in most meals. But it is still uncommon to use one as the primary ingredient in a dish. This is a dish that not only tastes great, but also looks sharp on a plate. I love stuffing veggies. It makes for a nice presentation and usually tastes great. Peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and cabbage are just some of the veggies that can be stuffed. Let me know what some of your favorites are.
Spinach SouffléBy Kevin PetrizioVery few words create fear in a home cook's heart like the word "soufflé". We all have images of an incredibly difficult and time consuming recipe to prepare. And what if something goes wrong in the oven? All that work for nothing. Most of us say it's not worth the effort. Well, soufflés aren't really that difficult. It's very similar to making a cake. The next time you want to try something a little different, this is your go to recipe. I've made soufflés before. Both chocolate and cheese. This was my first time with a spinach soufflé. Making it to fit on our plan was a bit challenging, but I think this is a good representation. I noticed that the spinach does not rise as much as the chocolate or the cheese soufflé. But you still get the light and fluffy texture that soufflés are known for.
Shrimp Salad PitaBy Kevin PetrizioThe Po boy sandwich is truly a Louisiana classic. The lobster roll is a New England mainstay. This dish in neither. What I tried to do here is take the best of each and make something that works on our food plans. This is a delicious meal that is easy to make and tastes great. I showed it in the picture on top of the pita, but it is meant to be stuffed into it. The spice mix is meant to give off the well known scent of boiled shrimp that we all know. There are a few variations that you can try with this recipe. The obvious one would be lobster instead of the shrimp. Chopped, cooked oysters or clams are more options. Even cooked cod or flounder would work. Have fun and let me know which is your favorite.
Smoothies!By Kevin PetrizioI love sitting out on the deck in the springtime. As if gets warmer it's always nice to have something to sip on to cool off. Smoothies fit the bill perfectly! Full of flavor and good for you, they are the perfect way to relax and enjoy the day. There are literally hundreds of different ways to make a smoothie. Not only are there many different fruits, but almost as many veggies that can be added. If your program allows for an extra Veggie, try adding in a peeled and seeded cucumber or a serving of carrots to you mix. Cucumber is bright and refreshing and carrots bring sweetness. And then there is Kale. Many people swear this is the best breakfast food. What will be your favorite?
Chicken Cauliflower Rice BowlBy Kevin PetrizioThis is an older recipe that I have updated. I have always loved roasted veggies. I think it brings out a completely different flavor compared to boiled or stir fried veggies. Also, grilled works great. You can grill whole broccoli sliced in half, zucchini, also cut in half, Onion and tomatoes. Just cut the tomato or onion in half and roast until they are just starting to char. Place them on a hamburger and now you have an amazing meal.
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