Save Money Freeze Fruit

Ever had this happen? 

Of course! We all have. I use to waste so much money on food because it would go bad before I got a chance to eat it. Fruit only lasts for so long before going bad. Here is one way I learned to save more food and money at the same time.

Slice up your fruit of choice before they go bad.

Place in freezer storage bags
(any fruit can be frozen)

place in the freezer
(here I have frozen mango, pineapples, strawberries and bananas)

Frozen fruit lasts in the freezer for a pretty long time. I typically use within a couple months. I use frozen bananas sooner..... I would say within a couple weeks (but you don't have to). I do this because I buy fresh bananas every week.

I like to use my frozen fruit to make smoothies.... I have at least one a day. Sometimes I'll mix fresh fruit and frozen fruit together. I do this a lot when I make strawberry banana smoothies. I'll use frozen strawberries and fresh bananas. It all depends on what I have available at the time.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope this tip helps. Leave any questions or comments below.

Live Fit Be Free

Eboni :)

Banana & Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites

I'm Not Giving Up Sweets and You Don't Have to Either!

Ok... so anyone who knows me knows that I LOOOOOOVE sweets. Matter of fact, there've been times I've made a peach cobbler and ate the whole pan myself! Ha ha, (not all in one sitting though) When I embarked upon my healthy living journey, sweets was the one thing I knew would be difficult to give up. Then I thought... who said I had to give up sweets completely?... I realized I didn't need to give sweets up, I just needed healthier alternatives!

When I really want a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, I make this simple, healthier alternative instead:

1. One banana

2. Slice

3. Use a spoon to add all natural peanut butter (or almond butter) and Semi-Sweet chocolate bits to the banana

I hope this quick and easy snack satisfies your sweet tooth the next time you're craving that candy bar.

Enjoy!

Live Fit Be Free

Eboni :)

30 Day Fitness Challenge Day 23 (how to eat healthy)

How To Start Eating Healthy

As I mentioned in my other blog posts…. eating healthy has never really been a problem for me... (with the exception of sweets :)) the working out portion was my challenge! I justified not exercising by telling myself… “it’s ok …because you eat right and still manage to stay thin” ha ha! I know my story is quite the opposite from most people, but either way, incorporating both fitness and healthy eating habits is the key to optimal health.

Top five reasons people say they don’t eat healthy:

1. Convenience
let's face it. Trying to juggle family, work and all the other commitments we all have in life start to make fast food look pretty appealing. Driving up to McDonald's takes far less time and energy than preparing a home cooked meal. Eating healthy takes effort.

2. Healthy food doesn’t taste that great
Ah....... I just heard this the other day. Many people think healthy food is bland and has no taste. This is not even close to the truth! There are many ways to cook healthy meals that taste great....it's all in the way you prepare it. Try searching google, there are tons of healthy and tasty options out there.

3. It’s hard…. I can’t help it.
Hey! no one said it would be easy, but it will be worth it in the end. If you tell yourself it's too hard and "you can't help it" you'll stay stuck and never change your eating habits. Find a way to incorporate nutritious meals into your lifestyle. Read articles online, buy books, do whatever it takes to learn about healthy eating and start there. 

4. Its too expensive
Eating right can be expensive, but what is a poor diet costing you? High blood pressure? Unwanted extra pounds? Not being able to fit into those jeans? It's up to you to decide what living a healthy lifestyle is worth.


5. I’ll still be hungry

Most people think eating healthy means being hungry. What people fail to realize is that you can still have many of the same foods you love, but in moderation. Portion control is key. Over the past several years the portion sizes for the average American has more than doubled.  It's ok to have that chicken and mashed potatoes sometimes, but do you really need 3 servings? Like everything in life else in life there needs to be balance.

Making better food choices:

Realize making healthy choices it’s a process and it will not happen overnight. Be realistic with yourself. If you’re use to eating smothered pork chops and biscuits for dinner every night it’s going to take some reconditioning of your mind to change that. …. it’s best to consider lifestyle change opposed to a diet…. and that happens one meal at a time. Start off small. If you like fried foods, try a healthier alternative, like: baking or grilling, you still get the great taste without all the fat!

I hope these tips help!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below.

Live Fit Be Free

Eboni :)