If you're like most Americans you're probably pretty excited for the big game this coming Sunday.  Not necessarily for the teams playing, but to hang out with good friends, drink a couple brews, and have some tasty grub!

I want to throw out a couple healthy options for you this week to help you stay somewhat on track while you let your nutritional guard down a bit.

Here's what we've got for you....ranch dip, and pizza!

Dinner doesn't always have to involve so much time and

effort. Last night I wanted to make something simple, fast,

and yet delicious...and I did! Don't over complicate your

meal planning. Try using items that are often in your

refrigerator, on your counter, or in your spice rack.

This recipe is for all the moms with picky kiddos out there!

I just made these for Dave Monday night and he LOVED them! I even found out something new about my husband.

He told me how when he was a kid he would always get super excited about the school lunch menus because he loved chicken nuggets so he would go through and highlight all the days on the menu with chicken nuggets.

He even paid extra for seconds on the days chicken nuggets
were being served. It turns out they are still one of his
favorites and this recipe for a healthier version of chicken
nuggets gets his stamp of approval!

We ate them with a nice big salad and it was delicious, but
you could also do steamed veggies or baked sweet potato
fries as a side.

Hey Fit Soldiers,

Katie and I just whipped this one up last night. It's one of our go-to recipes for a simple meal and quick and easy clean up.  It just takes time to bake the sweet potato if you're going the conventional route. You can also throw them in the microwave if you prefer!

Typically I like to post healthy recipes on Wednesday but this week with Thanksgiving tomorrow I will change pace a little! I want to give you some tips on how to avoid some major catastrophic weight gain this holiday season. The concepts are simple but the temptations are large. A little self control will go a long way day-to-day and especially on the the big holidays and parties.

Hey Folks,

With the temperature all over the place this time of year here in Thornton Colorado we have for you a super fast yet comforting recipe to throw together.  Most of the  vegetables are seasonal so you'll get the best bang for your buck. This is both cost effective and tasty!

Katie and I whipped up this recipe on Sunday afternoon after church.  It may seem like quite a few ingredients, but it is a super fast one to make, 15-20 minutes. The cool thing about it is that it will look exactly like the photo! How often does that happen?

OK this one takes a bit of time to cook the squash but totally worth it!

It packs a punch with nutritional bonuses of Vitamin C, A Calcium,  and Iron.  The acorn squash is also a good source of magnesium, a mineral important for healthy bones!

Cook some up and enjoy!

As summer continues to do what it does best. Here is my part to cool you down!

After an intense workout with the 8:30am crew yesterday and some well deserved soreness.  I got home and put my blender to good use! Though I am not a blender expert, I didn't make as big of a mess as this picture I swear...

The following is what I threw together. A nutty goodness of recovery for a growing boy like myself!

Nutty Goodness!

Ingredients:
2 scoops Vanilla Prograde Protein Powder
10-12 oz of skim milk
1.2 cup of dry oatmeal
12  almonds
1 tbsp of peanut butter
1 tbsp of psyllium husk (add a lil more fiber)
Ice add to desired thickness

As always make sure your watching your portion control. You can not out train a poor diet. Even if that means too much of a good thing.

Countless studies and our "growing" trend of health issues all agree that we grossly underestimate the amount of food we eat per day.

I was just chatting with a boot camper today about her nutrition and the things she has changed which are awesome, but she is not losing the way she expects or should be moving.

I mentioned this to her and asked if for dinner you were to have chicken breast, some good vegetables and a complex carbohydrate how much of the chicken would you have.  Her answer like all of ours was the whole thing.

The truth, a serving size is about 2-3oz. or about half of the chicken breast.

Pay a little more attention to the actual serving sizes of what your consuming and lets start to see even less of you in the coming days!

Have a fantastic Independence Day!
Be Safe!
You can't out train a poor diet!

Committed to your Results!

David Mura

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

Hey Fit Soldiers!

My wife and I got this recipe from the Food Network.  It was actually really amazing and I totally recommend it!

We tweaked a couple things like added some extra carrots, celery, and accidentally doubled the sage, salt, and pepper.  But, still it turned out awesome.

It looks like a cool Saturday so try it out this weekend!

Hey Fit Soldiers,

With the the big Marathon coming up next weekend I wanted to throw this out there.  It's time for the runners to start planning their week of food and preparation so that we are primed and ready to go!  So this has a little carbohydrate focus.

When it comes to "carb loading" there is no way for your body to "carb load" with one big pasta dinner.  This can be a recipe for disaster.  So if your planning for a big endurance type event make sure your including them more regularly the 3-5 days leading up to the event.  (same goes with water)

Hey there Fit Soldiers!

A little over a year a go we had a Boot Camp followed by a healthy pot luck.  We had campers bring in their favorite healthy dish, and made a little cook boot out of it.

Here is one from a member that was delicious!

Prior Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance

I wanted to put this up real quick before I go.  As I prepare for my amazing adventure to Louisville Kentucky.  I was reminded by how much each and everyone of us do every day to get ready.

Each and every day we prepare for so many things.

Hello Fit Soldiers,

I've got a tasty treat for you today.  As promised I have a crockpot recipe for the good ole steel cut oats, or "steelys" as my wife and I refer to them.  Check it out and have it your way!

Hello Fit Soldiers,

You've got to check this recipe out.  My amazing wife Katie made this for my birthday this past Monday.  Parmesan Crusted Halibut.  She actually made it with haddock and I could probably eat it forever.  Go pick up some fish and give this one a try.  It won't let you down.

Hello Hello!

Hope your hungry.  Here is your tasty recipe of the week.  It is very important to get three servings of seafood/fish in per week.  Why not make it tasty!  Throw some broccoli for some rich anti-oxidants.  Make it a recipe for YUMM.

Let me know how it goes down!