Avocado Egg Salad

So I don't like eggs unless they are deviled or in egg salad. Two unhealthy things. I try to eat hard boiled eggs because I know they are good for you but I just can't get into them. Recently I came across a recipe for Avocado Egg Salad on pinterest and I knew I had to try it, I love avocados and it is a way to make egg salad healthier. My one problem with most recipes I found through other blogs is they included Mayo (which is one of the grossest things that you can eat in my opinion) and lots and lots of salt.

So I took multiple recipes from different sites and adapted it to make it my own:

• 4 whole Hard Boiled Eggs
• 1 whole Avocado, cubed for easier smashing 
• 1-2 tablespoons PLAIN Greek yogurt
• Red Pepper to Taste
• Chopped Green onions to taste 

Boil the eggs first then mix in all the other ingredients, if you would like it creamier you can blend in a food processor. This recipe goes good on bread, in a wrap or simple over a bed of lettuce. However you prefer it!
  
Here is a picture of my recipe

Some people add radishes/spinach/onions to their recipe you can really make this your own! If you have your own variation I would love to hear about it! You can also use either fresh lime/lemon or vinegar to help the avocados not brown.
 

AND we're back...

Sorry for the hiatus, we had little one's first birthday party two weekends ago, then last wednesday we left for San Diego! We got home Sunday night, Monday was little one's birthday but he woke up with a cold so we didn't do too much except cuddle cuddle cuddle. Tuesday I woke up feeling horrible and decided to go to urgent care Wednesday and was diagnosed with a sinus infection and so it's been a rough couple of days in our house hold. Now my lovely other half who has been taking care of us is starting to feel sick. We need a healthy household ASAP.

On a healthier note, we are doing no fried/fast/or added sugar foods for the next 35 days. Why 35 days you might ask? Well Jacob saw this online one day and it inspired him and he came up with the idea.

We are also trying to eat as much gluten free food as possible and we will see how we feel at the end of 35 days. We want little one to grow up loving healthy food, he already is addicted to Carrots, Bananas, Strawberries and Grapes! Lead by example!

I would love for any of you to share healthy recipes with me, I always need new ideas! 

I leave you with a picture of my little man at the beach, he was not so sure of the sand on his feet (he doesnt like being dirty) so he sat on my lap most of the time.

Out of work today...

I woke up with a horrible migraine, to the point where I couldn't even stand up. I feel bad when I'm home on sick days because my son wants to play and I can't until my migraine goes away. Last night I made skinny sour cream enchiladas's I used the recipe found here:

http://skinnymom.com/2012/05/11/skinny-sour-cream-enchiladas/

They were a huge hit with my boyfriend and my mom, I also really liked them and they were pretty good for you. I made them with brown rice and black beans on the side! Props to skinnymom.com

I have not decided what's for dinner yet tonight but I know it will include lean ground beef.

Some of the stuff for my son's birthday party decorations are coming in, most everything will be DIY except for his cake. We did pay a local bakery to do it but they specialize in vegan, raw, and gluten free foods so they should make the perfect gluten free cake for him. I'm actually really excited to see it and if you live in Arizona make sure to check out:

www.24carrotsjuice.com

I will post the decorations as I make them, I'm super excited to have something to occupy my time. We are taking him to Sea World for his actual birthday, even though I know he won't remember it, I know he will love the fish! Plus we get to spend time at the beach and that will make everyone all around happy!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Tasty Tuesday Tip

Courtesy of the wonderful Jamie Oliver

 

Quick and Easy Flavored Water

(it's summer make sure you stay hydrated, do it the healthy and cheap way)

It only takes a second to turn a plain jug of water into something much more exciting. Chuck in a few handfuls of ice then try any one of these simple things:
• Add a few slices of fresh lemon or lime.
• Quarter an orange, squeeze in all of the juice, then toss in the squeezed quarters for color and extra flavor.
• Mash up a handful of strawberries or raspberries with a fork then add to the jug and stir through.
• Scrunch a handful of fresh mint in your hands to get the flavor going then add that to the jug with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, add a few slices of cucumber too. It might sound strange, but it is seriously refreshing. 

Here we go!

Hello Everyone! I am Ramelle

and this is a picture of my lovely other half Jacob and I. We have a son who was born on 9/10/2011

his name is Lennon!

I have recently lost 72 pounds since September and I am trying to lose about 40 more! I'm doing this the healthy way and have found so many lovely new recipes and ways to cook. I will share those with you as well as I would like you to share your recipes with me!!

I work two jobs one in the corporate world and one for an amazing company called it works! It works has helped me in my weight loss and you will definitely hear me talk about it from time to time, especially when I get a new product in the mail and get overly excited!
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