The Skinny Confidential: A Babe's Sexy, Sassy Health and Lifestyle Guide (3 page)

KNOW YOUR FACTS!

Because portions are funny.

They sneak up on you if you’re not careful.

Check out the portion control chart on the next page. Tattoo this onto your hand and/or memorize it.

As you can see, if you constantly overdo portions, it will sure as hell catch up to you—and your ass.

THE DEETS ON
PORTION
CONTROL

RECOMMENDED PORTIONS PER MEAL

VEGETABLES
UNLIMITED

CARBS
1–2 OZ

PROTEIN
4–6 OZ

My biggest tip? I don’t keep huge plates, bowls or cups in my house.

YUP, YUP, YUP.

All my kitchenware is premeasured to the appropriate portions.

It just makes life easier.

I don’t have time to weigh out my meals (I mean, who does?). So having a preportioned bowl in arm’s reach keeps me accountable.

Don’t cheat yourself. Know how much you’re eating.

Life’s too short to obsess over foods in a negative way. Make food secondary, not primary.

BTW: You’re going to slip up every once in a while, but the cleaner you eat, the better it will be when you do slip up. Eat clean as much as possible, and give in to your cravings in a smart way. Discipline’s important, just like with anything else.

The point:
If you’re really craving something, and you’re craving it so badly that after you’ve eaten a full meal you’re still dying for it, then eat it.

But do yourself a favor and eat it in a portion-controlled bowl.

3
SKINNY RECIPES
THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR FREAKING LIFE

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be some calorie-counting, crazy diet. The more you fuel your body with healthful foods, the better you’ll feel and the better you’ll look.

I hate when dietitians tell people to count calories. As if we all don’t have enough going on.

I MEAN, RIGHT?!

Geez. I don’t have time to sit down and write down every single thing I’ve eaten every day, plus add up the cals.

Let me give you an easier, more effective alternative that’s worked wonders for me: Eat clean. Smaller portions. All in moderation. Make healthy eating and exercise a lifestyle, not a diet.

It’s really not rocket science. Choose clean eats over chemicals.

For instance, if given the choice, always pick the all-natural, organic version.

But wait, what about products labeled “diet,” “low-fat” or “100 calorie”?

Welp, sorry to burst your bubble: They’re nasty. Diet foods are typically filled with artificial sweeteners, lack essential nutrients and don’t help fight off diseases.

Eat the real deal: fresh, real foods.

Replace your diet foods with real foods and thank me later.

Think berries, sweet potatoes, seaweeds, salmon, every vegetable, super foods.

SOME OF MY FAVORITE SUPER FOODS:

+ Apples

+ Beans

+ Dark chocolate

+ Eggs

+ Garlic

+ Grapes

+ Green tea

+ Hot peppers

+ Kale

+ Lentils

+ Mushrooms

+ Nuts

+ Olive oil

+ Peaches

+ Pineapples

+ Pomegranates

+ Pumpkin

+ Quinoa

+ Spirulina

+ Sweet potatoes

+ Swiss chard

+ Watermelon

+ Wheat germ

+ Wild-caught salmon

Before I share my staple recipes, let me provide a disclaimer.

I’m not freaking Mario Batali. These measurements are not exact to the decimal. What I can promise is that they’re clean recipes—so clean, they don’t really need to be exact.

I’m not using flour, sugar or tons of salt—all of which require strict measurements.

For my recipes, if you want to add some more fruit or veggies or an extra egg, go for it.

If you’re eating clean, do whatever floats your boat.

SO.

Here’s a bunch of simple, easy recipes that aren’t exact to the T, but they’re all filled with delicious health benefits and will keep you full for a long-ass time.

BREAKY
A SEX KITTEN’S SALAD

Yes, a salad for breakfast. Weird? Just wait.

This is a fruit salad that will rock your world. It will set the tone for your day and give you sustainable energy. Enjoy this baby with a cup of green tea and you’re ready to start the A.M. off right.

SERVES 1

1 handful of strawberries, sliced

1 handful of blueberries

4 hefty pineapple wedges, chopped

1 kiwi, skinned and diced

4 tbsp/30 g Greek yogurt

2 tbsp/20 g chia seeds

Cinnamon, to taste

Pumpkin pie spice, to taste

Nutmeg, to taste

Optional: fresh mint leaves

+ Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss lightly. Add extra spices on top. Garnish with mint (optional).

A SEX KITTEN’S SALAD

TWO-INGREDIENT PANCAKES

Let me introduce you to heaven on earth: two-ingredient pancakes. This recipe will change your Sunday mornings. Not only will you not feel bloated after a huge breakfast, but you’ll feel full, satisfied and healthy!

SERVES: 1–2

½ cup/120 g ripe banana, very mashed

2 eggs

1 heaping tbsp/10 g flaxseed (optional)

Coconut oil cooking spray

Optional: pumpkin spice, cinnamon, berries and a few squeezes of lemon juice

+ Mix banana and eggs in a bowl. Add 1 heaping tbsp/10 g of flaxseed if you want your pancakes to really hold together well. Heat a skillet to medium heat and spray with coconut oil cooking spray. Scoop a bit of batter (think the size of a tennis ball for one pancake) onto the skillet. Cook until the edges are dry. You want your pancake thin. Flip. Cook till golden brown. Goal: 4 to 6 pancakes. I like to add about 3 dashes of pumpkin pie spice. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon, a few berries and a squeeze of lemon.

NOTE:
If you’re pressed for time, use a blender to mix ingredients.

TWO-INGREDIENT PANCAKES

A VERY VEGGIE SCRAMBLE

This veggie scramble is quick, easy and probably the best breakfast ever because it’s full of protein. It will keep your metabolism at an optimal speed, too, because it’s full of avocado and veggies. Enjoy this with a cup of green tea and you’re golden!

SERVES 1 TO 2

1 white or red onion, chopped

A bit of coconut oil

2 eggs (none of that egg white shit here)

1 handful of arugula

½ tomato, diced

1 avocado, sliced