Big Fella Phil's Banana Chocolate Protein Bars

Makes 8 Servings
Olive Oil Cooking Spray
1 cup Oatmeal
5 Scoops ( 1 ounce each) Chocolate Protein Powder
1/2 Cup nonfat Dry Milk Powder
2 Egg Whites
1/4 Cup Fat-Free Cottage Cheese
2 Bananas Mashed
4 Tablespoons Water
2 Tablespoons Agave Nectar
1 1/2 teaspoon Udo's Oil
Dash of Vanilla Extract
1/4 Cup Raw, Crushed Almonds

Preheat oven to 325 Degrees and spray a 9 x 12 inch casserole with the cooking spray. In a medium bowl combine the oatmeal, chocolate protein powder, and milk powder. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites, then add the cottage cheese, bananas, water, Agave Nectar, oil and vanilla extract until blended. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix to combine. Pour the mixture into the pan, sprinkle the almonds on top, and bake for 30 minutes or until edges are browned. To serve cut into 2x3 inch bars!

Enjoy~

Quick and Easy Snack

2 Low Fat Mozzerella Sticks (String Cheese)
6 cashews
1 apple and 1 plum
or
1 Banana

Counts for all your groups

Grilled Chicken Tuscan Style

2 portions chicken breast
1 Tlbsp olive oil
2 tomatoes diced
2 Tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil Garlic seasonin
1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced, divided
2 portions whole-wheat bread

Preheat grill to high. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for about 6 min., turn and grill for about 6 min more, until no longer pink in hte center

While chicken is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over med.-low heat. Add tomatoes and capers: saute until soft about 10 min. Stir in Mrs. Dash seasoning and 1/2 of the sliced basil; saute 2 more minutes.

Place a portion of chicken on a plate and top with half the tomato and caper mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining fresh basil. Place a portion of the whole wheat bread add a fruit and dinner is served!

You could also add garlic and diced onions to the saute mixture for more flavor.
(Eating for Life by Bill Phillips)

Pointers

I was a psychology major and in one of my classes we spent time discussing how to help over eaters change their habits. Because I know Utah team doesn't have a chance against us anyways, I thought I would go ahead and share these pointers with them as well.

-Don't be the one to clear the table (You are much more likely to add an extra bite here and there as you put the left overs away.)
-Never eat standing up! (You become much more aware of what you are eating and how much if you aren't walking around doing other things.)
-Always arrange all of your food on your plate at once. Your portions will seem much more satisfying if you see all of your meal together instead of snacking it here and there.
-If you get hungry between meals, drink water. I know this one is much more common knowledge, but thirst often gets confused with hunger.

Hope this helps make the competition a bit more competitive! Go team Henderson!!!

Team Henderson's Healthy and Unhealthy Habits

Natalie- write in journal everyday, not raise voice at my family
Kortni- read scriptures everyday, not nag husband
Jordon- read scriptures everyday, not get distracted half way through conversations
Tiffney- write down all expenditures daily, not leave makeup on my face when I go to bed
Brooke- read scriptures everyday, not swear
Sandra- practice piano daily, not go without brush & floss Teeth/ Wash Face
Mandy- read scriptures at least 20 mins every day, not stay up past 10:30PM
Jason- practice piano daily, not stay up past 10:30PM
Carmen-do dishes after each meal, watch TV 1 hour less per day

****Remember not to change your habits or you get a 50 point penalty!

It's About the Game Now

So I got up this morning at 5:40 (that's 7hrs and 40 min of sleep=15pts) to go walking with my friends at 6. I got a text from one of my friends saying she was out of town. Yes, I was tempted to put my head back on my new fluffy pillow, but I thought, "I'm not just doing this to be social, it's about the game now." So I went to the rec center and walked the indoor track for 47 min. even after my other friend didn't show up because it's about the game now. Already this game is motivating me to be more healthy.  Have a great day contestants! (I just earned five points for writing this, right?) 

WHAT TIME IS IT?????

GAME TIME!!!!!

Team Utah And Team Henderson

LET"S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!

It is finally here! Weigh in tomorrow and keep track of your scores make sure to turn them into your scorekeeper by 12:30 on Monday! Look forward to hearing from you this week!

GOOD LUCK BOTH TEAMS!!