"Standing on top of the world, for a little while"

"Standing on top of the world, for a little while"

Friday, April 11, 2014

Fit Fashion Friday: If it doesn't fit, don't wear it.

Your too much booty shorts and your extra tight "muscle shirt" need to be gone.

Buying, having and wearing clothes that don't FIT is a no-no. When something is too small, too big, or too anything with the clothes you put on your body, it is virtually impossible for you to feel Too fit. This applies to dressing for anything, period. 

Even more so though, when dressing for anything active. You know my philosophy on looking and feeling great when you work out; it inspires an addicting confidence for doing something amazing yourself, and theres nothing better than that. However, figuring out how to maximize this can be a bit tricky.

Most of us just don't know any better regarding the benefit of proper fitting workout clothes! It's difficult to find the balance between the look factor and the comfort and utility function. 

For Gals - there is that super cute sports bra, but as good as it looks is as effective it isn't for sports bra duties (support.) AND theres those super cute spandex shorty shorts that look PERFECT, just don't move (at all) or your giving some unworthy gym go-ers a show.

Guys Too - can have issues with this, I think they just pay attention to it less. The battle between a muscle shirt and merely a second layer of skin seems to be pretty prevalent. I don't care how stretchy what looks to be your girl friends t-shirt is, theres no way that is comfortable. Additionally, the shorts that sag around your butt literally leave me dumbfounded as to how you manage to walk without them falling, let alone work out.

Take it from a girl who has fallen victim to the cute, but non-supportive sports bra and the spandex shorts with a little too much movement. Your workout is MUCH more enjoyable when you're wearing proper fitting clothes. Finding the most proper fit for your body, and activity is tricky. Activewear requires more than our day to day wardrobe so be picky, shop around and find your perfect fit.

Do not, buy those shorts that are high waisted and squeeze your tummy where it does not like to be squeezed. Do not, buy anything even just "a little big" because it gives you "room". As a chronic over-sizer, I know first hand that this is bad news and makes for the most uncomfortable work-outs. Some of us also buy things a little smaller, for motivation - this is cool for per-say, a pair of jeans, not for the actual process of trimming up. Reward yourself by being comfortable and enjoy the process. With killer gear and a killer mindset, you'll get there!

Have you found your favorites that do the trick for both look and feel with activewear? Share with me and explain why it helps make you feel Too Fit!

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

When The Moon Hits Your Eyes Like a Big Pizza Pie That's Amore: Recipe

As a proud Italian, I speak with my hands, talk loudly and give everyone I meet or see hugs because well, "you're family!".

You'll be hard pressed to find an Italian who doesn't do at least one of the above, and you'll be even harder pressed to find an Italian who doesn't like Pizza. 
So here I am - a loud mouth, pizza loving Italian with a fitness/lifestyle blog.

No, this isn't a "One of these things is not like the other" game, although I feel like a few aspects of my life could be classified as such. This is instead, my excitement for finding a clean, low carb and delicious twist on a classic Italian favorite: PIZZA!



You can top your pizza with anything you'd like. I did this one as Hawaiian, but have already fantasized as making a Greek version, or spinach and broccoli, or peppers and onions or...The list goes on and on, but lets not get ahead of ourselves here. We must start with the dough.
Protein & Meat vs. Carbs & Starch is the method here. 
For my veggie friends - I am coming up with an alternative for you, and taking suggestions!
You must use the Chicken Sausage on the left vs. the right.
It is in a black container vs. a package and is more "squishy.
Any sausage (like this) you use needs to be this way to be
molded into a yummy dough.

  • 1 package of Trader Joe's Tomato Basil Sausage: Thaw for about 24 hours, in the refrigerator. Squeeze the sausage through/out of the casing (this part is gross, but quick, easy & necessary) and put in a mixing bowl.
  • 3 eggs: yolks and all, mixed into the sausage.
  • 5-6 tablespoons of almond meal or cashew meal. (Use your judgement for consistency here - the dough should be "doughy")
  • Mix/knead these all together. You can use a fork but getting down & with your hands does work best.
  • Coat a cookie/baking sheet with Canola Oil (or something non-stick) and spread the dough out. You will want it to be about 1cm thick with no breaks or holes.
Now we can move onto the fun stuff, the toppings!
  • The sauce - any tomato basil, plain tomato, pesto etc. will work here. Watch the ingredients for anything funky (you can't pronounce) and as long as it's clean it's do-able here. GO HEAVY! Because your "dough" is basically meat, it soaks up a bit of the sauce so your coating needs to be thicker. Add garlic powder, minced garlic and pepper to desired taste!
  • Then sprinkle with a THIN layer of cheese to start.
  • Add desired toppings: here I did low sodium ham, chopped pineapple, chopped yellow onion and sliced red pepper.
  • Top with another thin layer of cheese!
Bake at 400 degrees for a half hour. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes before serving and then enjoy! This serving is enough for 2 hungry people with some leftovers (it is just a delicious reheated or cold) and I'd suggest a veggie for a side!

Enjoy this entree guilt free & share your variations with me! I see a lot of pizza in my future, and that makes me one happy, Too Fit, Italian!