PROTEIN POWER!!

So I'm not going to lie, i've begun down that deep dark hole....and i can't get out...obsessing over it. I admit, I have fallen into the protein-eating-obsessed trap lately. All i can think about is increasing my protein intake and coupling that with lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Especially now that I am marathon (half marathon....relax....i know, it just sounds so much cooler when you say 'marathon' instead of 'half-marathon'....) training on top of my workouts.

Now the week looks like this:
4-5X weights with HIIT intervals
3-4 times cardio running (2- days 2-3 miles, 1 day 5+ miles, 1 day 3-4 miles)

So now my body needs a lot more protein and complex carbs to not only recover from workout out, but keep me from crapping myself at the gym and flaking out because my "legs are sore from running." Well tough shizzzz! Make it happen!!

Enter: INSPIRATION

 

 SO, every week now I am trying to find creative ways to increase my protein intake with only mid-range count complex carbs and lots of fruits & veggies!

 

Here are some of the things i've "created" (with IG and help of course) that are high in protein, low in calories, and very low in fat! Note to reader: i don't take very pretty/good/professional food photos, so some of these don't do the taste justice...but...you get the point!

 

PROTEIN PANCAKES

Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes (recipe in IG)

 

"Plain" Protein Pancakes (recipe in IG)

 

 

Bean "Empanadas"(approx 211 calories for 3- 20g protein, 0g sugar)

-White beans rinsed & drained
-1 sprig fresh rosemary
-handful fresh basil
-1/2 sheet phyllo dough (unfrozen)


1. Puree all ingredients in food processor

2. Cut into 4 squares and evenly place spoonful of bean mixture into each
3. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until outside is crispy

 

PROTEIN "ICE CREAM"(recipe & nutritional info on IG)