that's amore - homemade whole wheat pizza crust + med ball moves

what.a.morning.

 i woke up at 2:30am randomly and just couldn't get comfy again nor could i go back to sleep! daylight savings time + a kickboxing 27 week fetus = one tired mama.  praying & hoping this doesn't become a normal occurrence.

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getting to 5:30am class was something like pulling teeth but we made it!  smiling up there in the pic cause my workout was finally over after that :lol: .  i taught Total Conditioning for 1 hr as usual and then did these exercises with the med ball and bands afterwards (listed clockwise):

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  1.  medicine ball squat throws against the wall: 4 x 25
  2. med ball squats w/ explosive jack - band is optional but come ooooon! USE IT! 4 x 25
  3. burpees with overhead dumbbell presses. modify where needed! walk back if you are preggo or nursing an injury if you do not wish to jump. it's your workout. 3 x 12
  4. 90 degree wall sits with extended med ball (see top pic).  hold this guy for as long as you can. your arms will most likely give out before your legs, so let them drop but stay up until you can't take it anymore. HOLD until it burns ;)

i owe you a pizza crust recipe, don't i!

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this was Chiso's cheese pie hot outta the oven.

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the sauce is homemade too!!! i'll share that recipe in a future post.

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and here's the pie i made Sonny and i for dinner that night looooaded with goodies!

extra lean ground chicken, red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, grape tomatoes, fresh cilantro,  homemade pizza sauce, and plenty of shredded provolone.

i'm saving my very special crust recipe for my homemade pizza cooking class so you'll have to join me on March 25th to get that one!

homemade whole wheat pizza crust

the stuff:

  • 1 cup white whole wheat bread flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp coconut sugar (or agave nectar or honey or pure maple syrup)
  • 1 cup warm water
  • dash sea salt
  • 1/4th tsp fresh minced garlic
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 1/4 tsp yeast (1 envelope)

do this: 

ok, i actually had steps listed out for the beginning part ( :shock: i know) but SEEING it done is the easiest way to actually get it. i don't want to scare you guys from making it and i haven't created my own video yet, so i'm going to use a popular youtube vid that is very similar to what i did. also, i added the dry seasonings and garlic in with the wet ingredients.

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  1. NOW you're ready! let the dough rise for at least 2 hours minimum. (whip up a ball right after breakfast)
  2. preheat your oven to 500 degrees and put your pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven NOW.
  3. on a flat, clean, floured surface, drop your round dough ball in to the center.
  4. use your fingers to press the dough out as wide/thin as you'd like it. my Sur la table instructor advised against using a rolling-pin.
  5. sprinkle your pizza paddle (or a pan/cookie sheet with no edges) generously with dry, yellow corn meal
  6. pick up your dough and place it on top of the corn meal bed. is it slide-able? rock the pan back and forth and see.
  7. top your pizza however you'd like. (sauce, cheese, veggies, meat, cheese...but remember less is more! that doesn't apply to cheese though)
  8. do a slide check one more time, then open your oven and transfer (rock vigorously back and forth til you've successfully moved it over) the pizza paddle onto the already HOT HOT HOT pizza stone or baking pan.
  9. needs to bake about 7-9 minutes at most. cooks super fast!

nutritional stats ONLY IF you use the entire dough ball and make a gigantic pizza cut into 8 slices:

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i find that cutting the ball in half first makes the perfect size pie for 2 people. in that instance, stats for 1 slice when cut into 8:

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you can refrigerate the other half for 2-3 days and even longer in the freezer.

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make your own pizza at home, take a pic, and tag me @fitfoodiele on IG! also, if you send your pics to le@fitfoodiele.com, i will feature them on my Facebook Fan Page, blog, or IG. can't wait to see the deliciousness you create!

 Q: what do you do when you can't go back to sleep? read? watch TV? stare at your significant other in the dark? :shock:

le

fit foodie LEAN

*IMPORTANT FIT FOODIE LEAN E-BOOK UPDATE*

guys...... as much as it pains me to say this, i'm still having issues with my ebook file displaying correctly. what can i say- i designed the book a certain way and well, i want it to be viewed that way!  i am a huge visual person, so i love PICTURES.  my ebook is filled with them.  however, when it comes to most ebook publishing sites, things get extremely  meticulous as the books must fit a crap load of criteria to work/upload properly.  clearly i'm no expert, and i've been having issue after issue trying to do this thing on my own.  i needed help. so i got some.   thank you to the fit foodies that have already purchased Fit Foodie Lean when it went up on amazon.com last weekend. YOU.ROCK.  i received several messages and notification concerning the book's resolution and not being able to read some of the text (which is the issue being corrected at this time)... and you gotta be able to read the recipes correctly, hello! :shock:   so please be patient with me... to have put it out thinking i was finally DONE only to have to crack this case right back open seriously threw me for a loop this week.  in short, lol, i'm waiting as patiently as you are and i will update you as soon as i can give you one, promise.

*if you've already paid, your copy will update at no charge as soon as the file is successfully uploaded.*

thank youuuuu!

le

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is hereeeeeeee!

glory to God. all of it. every last bit.  i've neglected my little family more than i can bear over the past few months... but all for this very moment. right here. right now.

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my first ebook, fit foodie LEAN is complete and ready for purchase. <----did i just type that!? it includes:

full page color foodie photos

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almost 50 healthy, lean, clean, delish recipes

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breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert & snack options

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gluten-free, dairy-free, low-fat, low-carb, low-sugar, low-calorie, vegetarian, vegan options

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macro & micro-nutrients included (calories, fat, sodium, carbs, fiber, protein)

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specialty grocery list for my favorite items used in the book

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Phonto

remember those?! just a few examples of what to expect all natural pecan carrot cake, sweet potato pizza crust,  whole wheat claw crab cakes, and spicy sweet potato fries! all delish, all healthy.

fit foodie LEAN is currently available for purchase on:

 ----->Amazon.com<-----

Apple users can download the Kindle Reader app via the app store and access the ebook that way.  having trouble? email me! le@fitfoodiele.com.

where do i even begin to say thank you for your support? from Instagram to this blog to the sweet messages i receive in my le@fitfoodiele.com inbox...i don't even know what to do with myself.  i am forever grateful for the love that has been shown to me throughout my blog, IG, and ecookbook journey.  once i really, truly began to put my all into my passion for health and fitness, things began to happen....  and they just keep ON happening! this is one ride i don't want to stop.  thank you from the very bottom of my heart.

a special thanks to Brian Malone (ibvisual@gmail.com) for hookin' my cover UP, to earth angel Ogechi for proof reading it 50 bajillion times for me for hours at a time, and to my loving husband Sonny for putting up with me, pushing me, and never giving up on me.  a very special thanks to my family and friends for your suggestions, tips, and feedback.  i appreciate it all.

also, if you're following me on IG and purchase my book, i think it goes without saying but i'ma say it anyway- TAG ME so i can see your creations!!!!! #fitfoodiele @fitfoodiele #fitclean2013 all work!  i'll keep my eye out for 'em.

much love,

le