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5 Healthy Protein Smoothies

March 31, 2017

Try out one of these tasty smoothies when you’re feeling hungry!

It’s important to keep your body fueled throughout the day. And what you put in your body is doubly important. You know by now that fried, greasy or overly processed foods are a big NO NO while you’re on this awesome health journey of yours. And since I’m here to help in any way that I can, I’m sharing some of my favorite protein smoothie recipes to help you during those weird in-between hours when it’s not time for the next meal and your last feels like a distant memory. (Hunger Danger Zone!) I have a Nutri Ninja that I love but you can use any plain ol’ blender.

Go check out my post about healthy snacking and preparing for snacking so that you’re always putting into your body things that will only benefit it.

**NOTE: When bananas in my house start to get overripe, I peel them, bag them and stick them in the freezer. They add awesome flavor to your smoothies, are perfect for baking and you’re not throwing them out. I hate wasting food. That said, if all you have are bananas of the regular, not-frozen variety, those work just as well!

Mocha Banana
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 banana, frozen
1 c. cold coffee
handful of spinach
2 T. fat free vanilla greek yogurt
A few ice cubes
OPTIONAL: 1 T ground flaxseed

Berry, Berry Tasty
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 ½-2 c. frozen berries (or fresh)
handful of spinach
½ c. low fat greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
1 1/4 c. almond/soy/fat free milk
A few ice cubes
OPTIONAL: 1 T ground flaxseed

Apple Pie
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 apple, cored and sliced
¼ c. uncooked oats
handful of spinach
2 T. fat free vanilla greek yogurt
sprinkle of cinnamon ( or to taste)
1 c almond/soy/fat free milk
OPTIONAL: 1 T ground flaxseed

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2 T. peanut butter
1 ½ c. almond/soy/fat free milk
handful of spinach
OPTIONAL: 1 T ground flaxseed

Pumpkin Pie
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
½  c. pumpkin puree
1 T ground flaxseed
¼  c. uncooked oats
1 c. almond/soy/fat free milk
2 T. fat free vanilla greek yogurt
½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Tell me which is your favorite and then create your own! I’m obsessing over that Mocha Banana lately. Make sure to share in the comments any variations you come up with! Use the hashtag #JennaDanielleFitness to share your favorites on Instagram!

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Healthy Snacking

March 29, 2017

It’s so easy to stop and grab a snack at the gas station. Or the vending machine. Or the pantry where you proceed to eat an entire bag of Goldfish in one sitting (guilty). Snacking is a huge area where if you fail to plan, most of the time you’ll find yourself stuck and hungry. No one wants that. Have a back up plan.

Because of my stomach issues, I can’t eat very much at once. I eat small portions about every two hours (if I can).  And when I’m working out regularly I find that I’m constantly hungry.

This will probably happen to you as you become consistent in your fitness journey. It is completely normal but you need to really pay attention to the things you’re putting into your body as a result of all those munchies. Processed and fried foods are simply not the way to go. They’re empty calories that really don’t do much for your hunger. If you find yourself starving in between meals, reach for some good stuff instead. And please beware of granola bars and the like in the store. Most of those are laden with sugar. Protein bars as well. Many of them are high in protein, which is nice to keep you feeling full, but can be high in fat, carbs and sugar too. Always check the labels.

    • Cottage cheese (low or non fat) 
    • Nuts
    • Whole grain bread with peanut butter
    • Celery sticks with peanut butter
    • An apple with peanut butter (I really like peanut butter….)
    • Hummus and veggies
    • Guacamole and salsa with veggies
    • A cheese stick (you know those individually wrapped ones you pack in school lunches?)
    • These protein bites
    • Boiled eggs
    • A piece of fruit
    • One of these protein smoothies
    • Lightly salted popcorn (NO butter/cheese/artificial flavors)
    • Beef jerky (tasty, but pretty high in sodium, make sure you’re not eating it all the time)
    • My Harvest Muffins

I like to set myself up for success every Sunday evening/night. I’ll boil, peel and bag some eggs, slice and bag celery or carrots, bake some Harvest muffins, or put cottage cheese (liberally splashed with Cholula) into small tupperwares. These things don’t take much time (unless you’re baking the muffins, then set aside a little over an hour) and they set me up for success during a busy week.

Remembering to grab your snacks on your way out the door is another matter. I’ve yet to master that. Any tips? Do share in the comments or on Insta!! Go ahead and include #JennaDanielleFitness so I can see what you’re snacking on!

real, delicious snacks to help cut weight and feel good!

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Filed Under: Fitness, Recipes Tagged: clean eating, food, healthy, hunger, hunger danger zone, snacking, snacks

sunnyjennadanielle

Health | Life | Food | Travel | Dogs
➕ a little wine and a lot of sunshine.☀️
💍@whereisox
📍AZ 🌵

Jenna | Healthy Lifestyle
ᴏʙᴊᴇᴄᴛꜱ ɪɴ ᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴ ᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴛᴀʏ ɪɴ ᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴ. Movement is the most basic form of human expression. It’s the most basic form of life.
⠀⠀
Staying active doesn’t have to mean running a marathon every weekend, or even regular workouts. It can look like taking the dog for a walk, chasing the kids around the backyard or even hiking when you can.
⠀
Just keep moving, your body will thank you. After all, these canyons weren’t formed by water that occasionally ran through there—they were formed by constant movement over long periods of time. Can you imagine what you could accomplish with that kind of consistency? 😏
WHAT a weekend! 🤩 We took our @lexususa UX 200 WHAT a weekend! 🤩 We took our @lexususa UX 200 from @bell_lexus_north_scottsdale into Utah and beyond last weekend!
⠀
This is just a teaser of all the adventures we encountered. I cannot wait to show y’all more! A very special thank you to @bell_lexus_north_scottsdale for this beautiful car and some truly incredible memories! #belllexusnorthscottsdale #belllexusstyle #belllexusstyleseries #belllexus #sponsored
⠀
If you could take a road trip right now, where would you head??
There’s a certain kind of magic to the desert. I There’s a certain kind of magic to the desert. I found that, and more @canebedscorral just south of the Utah border. This is GLAMPING, y’all. 😍
⠀⠀
Swipe for a look at our sexy tent & check out my Utah/AZ highlight for more on last weekends trip! @canebedscorral was an oasis of comfortable living in the midst of a rugged desert. I’m already itching to get back.
“For all the toll the desert takes of a man it g “For all the toll the desert takes of a man it gives compensations, deep breaths, deep sleep and the communion of the stars.” —Mary Hunter Austin
Spring Break is here 🎉 @thecambyhotel!! Whether Spring Break is here 🎉 @thecambyhotel!! Whether you’re catching some Spring Training games or just need a getaway, @thecambyhotel has you covered!
⠀⠀
I brought @whereisox on a little staycation for his birthday and WOW. From the rooftop bar and cabanas to the quirky art to the Artizen restaurant (OMG), #TheCambyStay is all about effortless elegance.
⠀⠀
Thank you so much @thecambyhotel for a great experience! We can’t wait to come back. Check out my stories today for pictures and videos of our stay and links to start planning your own getaway!
#TheCambyHotel #MyPHX
Everything’s better with your babes! ICYMI, I’ Everything’s better with your babes! ICYMI, I’ve been in Northern AZ and Utah this weekend with some of the coolest girls I know.
⠀
@ocbabeswhocreate Had a regional director retreat and I was invited along for all the laughs, s’mores, hikes, bonfires, dancing, picnics and downright antics.
⠀⠀
Babes Who Create has been such a godsend with my blogging career and—let’s face it—friendships. I’ve connected with so many amazing souls through this group, I don’t know where I’d be without them!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I have SO MUCH MORE to share with you, but I’ll keep this short for now. Be ready for a lot more content from this weekend, including some of the best snacks, hikes and THE cutest place to stay for your next adventure!
We’re on an adventure! @smashinglyashley_ and I We’re on an adventure! @smashinglyashley_ and I are spending the weekend @canebedscorral with our girls and it couldn’t be colder but we’re keeping warm with all the laughter and dancing.🤪
⠀⠀
Check out my stories for some shots of this beautiful property and follow along as we explore the area. 👯‍♀️
It’s always been you. ♥️ We did a mini stayc It’s always been you. ♥️ We did a mini staycation for Brian’s birthday yesterday @thecambyhotel and it was magical (more on this amazing hotel coming soon!).
⠀⠀⠀
I wanted to pause for a moment to love on this guy of mine. He’s strong, crazy smart, supportive and his love for me is boundless. I loves you @whereisox. Life with you is such an adventure.
#TheCambyStay #TheCambyHotel #MyPHX
“Desert beauty was ‘sublime’ in the way that “Desert beauty was ‘sublime’ in the way that the romantic poets had used the word- not peaceful dales but rugged mountain faces, not reassuring but daunting nature, the earth’s skin and haunches, its spines and angles arching prehistorically in sunlight.” ― Julene Bair
⠀
I have a big trip coming up this weekend—exploring a new desert I’ve never set foot in. I cannot wait! Check out my stories for some teasers and tell me where you think I’m headed. 😏
Do you use Sunday to get ready for the week or do Do you use Sunday to get ready for the week or do you like to squeeze every fun drop from your weekend?
⠀
They say “a Sunday we’ll spent brings a week of content” and I think that can go both ways. Don’t let the Sunday Scaries make today unusable. Get out and enjoy the sunshine (or at least do something you enjoy) and then spare a few minutes to make yourself a to do list for the week ahead. Plan a little and then relax.
⠀⠀
Finding that balance is essential. ♥️
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sunnyjennadanielle

Health | Life | Food | Travel | Dogs
➕ a little wine and a lot of sunshine.☀️
💍@whereisox
📍AZ 🌵

Jenna | Healthy Lifestyle
ᴏʙᴊᴇᴄᴛꜱ ɪɴ ᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴ ᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴛᴀʏ ɪɴ ᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴ. Movement is the most basic form of human expression. It’s the most basic form of life.
⠀⠀
Staying active doesn’t have to mean running a marathon every weekend, or even regular workouts. It can look like taking the dog for a walk, chasing the kids around the backyard or even hiking when you can.
⠀
Just keep moving, your body will thank you. After all, these canyons weren’t formed by water that occasionally ran through there—they were formed by constant movement over long periods of time. Can you imagine what you could accomplish with that kind of consistency? 😏
WHAT a weekend! 🤩 We took our @lexususa UX 200 WHAT a weekend! 🤩 We took our @lexususa UX 200 from @bell_lexus_north_scottsdale into Utah and beyond last weekend!
⠀
This is just a teaser of all the adventures we encountered. I cannot wait to show y’all more! A very special thank you to @bell_lexus_north_scottsdale for this beautiful car and some truly incredible memories! #belllexusnorthscottsdale #belllexusstyle #belllexusstyleseries #belllexus #sponsored
⠀
If you could take a road trip right now, where would you head??
There’s a certain kind of magic to the desert. I There’s a certain kind of magic to the desert. I found that, and more @canebedscorral just south of the Utah border. This is GLAMPING, y’all. 😍
⠀⠀
Swipe for a look at our sexy tent & check out my Utah/AZ highlight for more on last weekends trip! @canebedscorral was an oasis of comfortable living in the midst of a rugged desert. I’m already itching to get back.
“For all the toll the desert takes of a man it g “For all the toll the desert takes of a man it gives compensations, deep breaths, deep sleep and the communion of the stars.” —Mary Hunter Austin
Spring Break is here 🎉 @thecambyhotel!! Whether Spring Break is here 🎉 @thecambyhotel!! Whether you’re catching some Spring Training games or just need a getaway, @thecambyhotel has you covered!
⠀⠀
I brought @whereisox on a little staycation for his birthday and WOW. From the rooftop bar and cabanas to the quirky art to the Artizen restaurant (OMG), #TheCambyStay is all about effortless elegance.
⠀⠀
Thank you so much @thecambyhotel for a great experience! We can’t wait to come back. Check out my stories today for pictures and videos of our stay and links to start planning your own getaway!
#TheCambyHotel #MyPHX
Everything’s better with your babes! ICYMI, I’ Everything’s better with your babes! ICYMI, I’ve been in Northern AZ and Utah this weekend with some of the coolest girls I know.
⠀
@ocbabeswhocreate Had a regional director retreat and I was invited along for all the laughs, s’mores, hikes, bonfires, dancing, picnics and downright antics.
⠀⠀
Babes Who Create has been such a godsend with my blogging career and—let’s face it—friendships. I’ve connected with so many amazing souls through this group, I don’t know where I’d be without them!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I have SO MUCH MORE to share with you, but I’ll keep this short for now. Be ready for a lot more content from this weekend, including some of the best snacks, hikes and THE cutest place to stay for your next adventure!
We’re on an adventure! @smashinglyashley_ and I We’re on an adventure! @smashinglyashley_ and I are spending the weekend @canebedscorral with our girls and it couldn’t be colder but we’re keeping warm with all the laughter and dancing.🤪
⠀⠀
Check out my stories for some shots of this beautiful property and follow along as we explore the area. 👯‍♀️
It’s always been you. ♥️ We did a mini stayc It’s always been you. ♥️ We did a mini staycation for Brian’s birthday yesterday @thecambyhotel and it was magical (more on this amazing hotel coming soon!).
⠀⠀⠀
I wanted to pause for a moment to love on this guy of mine. He’s strong, crazy smart, supportive and his love for me is boundless. I loves you @whereisox. Life with you is such an adventure.
#TheCambyStay #TheCambyHotel #MyPHX
“Desert beauty was ‘sublime’ in the way that “Desert beauty was ‘sublime’ in the way that the romantic poets had used the word- not peaceful dales but rugged mountain faces, not reassuring but daunting nature, the earth’s skin and haunches, its spines and angles arching prehistorically in sunlight.” ― Julene Bair
⠀
I have a big trip coming up this weekend—exploring a new desert I’ve never set foot in. I cannot wait! Check out my stories for some teasers and tell me where you think I’m headed. 😏
Do you use Sunday to get ready for the week or do Do you use Sunday to get ready for the week or do you like to squeeze every fun drop from your weekend?
⠀
They say “a Sunday we’ll spent brings a week of content” and I think that can go both ways. Don’t let the Sunday Scaries make today unusable. Get out and enjoy the sunshine (or at least do something you enjoy) and then spare a few minutes to make yourself a to do list for the week ahead. Plan a little and then relax.
⠀⠀
Finding that balance is essential. ♥️
Follow on Instagram

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