SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND BROCCOLI BAKE

I used a about a 1 1/2 pound spaghetti squash (for 2 servings) but if you want to double the recipe then go for it and use a 3 pound one, then giving you 4 servings.

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 small bunches of broccoli
garlic powder
crushed red pepper
basil
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Place squash cut side down in microwave safe dish, seeds removed, with about 1/4 cup water.  Cook on high until flesh is tender, about 10 minutes depending on size of squash.
3. While the squash cooks, saute broccoli in 1/2 tbsp olive oil for 4 minutes, season with garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes.  Add 1 tablespoon of water and let cook another 5 minutes or so.
4. Using a fork, scrape out the insides ofspaghetti squash and combine with broccoli, 1/8 cup parmesean cheese, almost the entire amount of mozzarella (saving a little to top it with), and season to taste.
5. Place empty spaghetti squash shells on a baking sheet and stuff with mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for 10 minutes, then place under broiler for about 1 minute (watch it so it doesn't burn!) just to toast the cheese.

ENJOY!!

Superbowl Sunday- Weight GAIN or Weight MAINTAIN

Just listened to this amazing podcast from fitness trainer Chalene Johnson about Superbowl Sunday! There is research that supports people who watch football, gain significant weight during football season, especially on one particular day......SUPERBOWL SUNDAY.

Why does this happen??
We do not have dinner during games, we SNACK THE ENTIRE GAME!  And most of us drink to go along with it.  It is crazy the amount of food people eat during the season and on Superbowl Sunday.









What did the study find??
-1 out of 4 football fans admit to gaining over 10 pounds over the course of the NFL season
-16% admit to gaining 20 pounds over the course of the NFL season
-Superbowl Sunday is the 2nd biggest day of the year for food consumption in the US.  1st being Thanksgiving.

What is consumed??
4,000 tons of popcorn
8 million pounds of guacamole
14,000 tons of chips
5,000 pounds of hot dogs
beer and pizza sales skyrocket!

IT IS A DANGEROUS HOLIDAY!!! TONS AND TONS OF MINDLESS EATING!!

Fun fact: The #1 day people start their new years resolution diet??!!  

DAY AFTER SUPERBOWL!

OK WE NEED A GAME PLAN!

1. Workout- Clearly this one is a no brainer

2. Drink lots of water- Another obvious one!

3. Be prepared- If you are going to a party, bring food for yourself! If not, you will be sorry. 

4. Avoid the dips!- TONS of CALORIES AND FAT! Try hummus, salsa, pure guacamole! And be aware that it sits out for hours, with tons of dirty fingers in it!

5. Sit and Chat with other health and fitness lovers.- CONQUER the temptations together!

6. Eat on a smaller plate and eat with a smaller group of people- you notice what everyone else is eating when you are in a smaller group...large group you just keep eating and eating

7, Get your food last, help others, get food for the kids- KEEP BUSY!

BE GOOD AND KNOW THAT BITE OF FOOD WILL NOT FEEL GOOD AFTER THE FACT. LET'S MAKE IT A NO REGRET SUPERBOWL SUNDAY!!!