A blog depicting my mission to inspire others also on the road to a healthier lifestyleTumblr (3.0; @roadtoslimcity)http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbfobiojYq1roxjjqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Another successful vegan dinner ! Spinach, avocado, and heirloom tomato (from my garden) salad, accompanied by spicy sesame peanut tofu, sprouted wheat bread, brown rice and beans with gluten free Red Bridge beer! Fruit salad on the side for a refreshing, light desert. Cheers to eating clean!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/32950325176http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/32950325176Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:56:53 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n8htiEWi1roxjjqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hi everyone!</p> <p>Gosh it’s been a while! I have been so busy prepping for my upcoming yoga instructor training, and entering numerous yoga contests! Here is my latest submission to the Yoga Blaze Seattle “Outdoor yoga photo contest” ! </p> <p>Namaste :)</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/27880234289http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/27880234289Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:34:41 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5swv7uQ551roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Tried my luck with Tempeh today !! (Yes, I was terrified of it before today)… </p> <p>But now - I’M IN LOVE!! I am astounded at all of the nutritional benefits of this funky food (see link posted earlier today) and boy does it taste good!!! </p> <p>I wanted to prove to my carnivorous friends that vegetarians/vegans can also BBQ great food on an open fire! I marinated my tempeh in BBQ sauce for about 1 hr. and then grilled the tempeh on the barbecue! I tossed it onto some Dave’s killer bread with a tomato from my garden, some spinach, and onions sautéed with fresh thyme and basil in coconut oil! Again… I am in LOVE!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/25350966434http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/25350966434Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:01:54 -0700<a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2008/12/tempting-tempeh-why-this-protein.html">6 GREAT reasons that everyone should try Tempeh!</a>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/25334249283http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/25334249283Sun, 17 Jun 2012 18:58:14 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xfu9EOiO1roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Yum yum ! I looooove falafel! After eating at the Mediterranean kitchen in Bellevue, WA (near my home) I wanted to replicate the amazing falafel dish I ordered with spring greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, tahini garlic sauce, and a wheat free pita… </p> <p>I must say it was pretty darn good! I used Casbah Falafel mix to keep it simple (while I tried to distract my extremely energetic 3 year old)… Haha! I would call this meal a healthy success :)</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/22923120147http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/22923120147Sat, 12 May 2012 13:34:56 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mxcyzZ6R1roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Entered the Yogablaze Seattle Outdoor Yoga Photo Contest 2012… How are you motivating yourself ?!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/22570835225http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/22570835225Sun, 06 May 2012 21:19:46 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3i93dvAPf1roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Here is another photo collage of my journey! Before and after, some yoga photos, and of course healthy food!!! I’m so proud of how well my tummy is coming along after baby :))</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/22385291693http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/22385291693Fri, 04 May 2012 08:45:13 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3amgc0nFH1roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>So I was watching the Food Network and a show featuring America’s best sandwiches came on… Yum ! Of course they featured Philly cheese steaks… A big greasy sandwich sounded mighty good. Here is my take (and it tasted epic!) vegan cheese, lots of mushrooms to replace the meat (you can also use tempeh, but mine was frozen and I was feeling lazy)- bell peppers, onions, jalapeños if available, on whole grain hoagie ! Sautée all the veggies then toss on the bun with the veg cheese and broil on some foil for 7ish minutes ;) Bon appetit!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/22119773055http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/22119773055Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:53:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30zkaOMQ01roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Breakfast Muesli and cucumber, lemon, and mint infused water to power up for a sunny spring hike! Putting it into a mason jar helps you drink more without even noticing the size of the container!</p> <p>If your like me… Drinking water is a chore ! So the Flavors help minimize the difficulty ;) </p> <p>The Muesli is nonfat Chobani yogurt, organic strawberries, kiwis, and gluten free granola with flax. YUM!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/21773772847http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/21773772847Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:00:10 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2evic4OUq1roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Dancer pose! </p> <p>Today marks the first day of the rest of my life! I have decided to commit to becoming a certified yoga instructor… Time to follow my dreams - and be healthy while I’m at it!!!</p> <p>Namaste :)</p> <p>Heidi</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/21017091837http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/21017091837Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:25:24 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1w4n7kksm1roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stuck at the office?… Chained to a desk?… Do NOT let that be an excuse!</p> <p>I marinated my (extra firm) tofu in a dash of tamarind, a few dashes of reduced sodium soy, and 1 tbsp gluten free hoisin sauce the day before and let it chill while I was at work…. Then, a quick grill on the panini grille - and store for the next morning!</p> <p>Needing some extra rejuvenation in between kombucha batches- I picked up this awesome green smoothie from Trader Joe’s… Epic!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20397913734http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20397913734Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:28:19 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1uq86F3N21roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Loooove pizza but trying to keep your nutrition in line?</p> <p>Try a vegan home made veggie pizza! (It sounds more difficult than it really is).. All you need is a few things…</p> <p>I love using “Wheatless in Seattle” crust. It comes from the vegan Wheatless in Seattle Bakery which also means your supporting local vendors! I also use Daiya “mozzarella” cheese, home made pomodoro, spinach, red onion, zucchini, and Kalamata olives! Delicious!</p> <p>Even my carnivorous friends loved it :)</p> <p>What do you think?!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20345759578http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20345759578Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:19:18 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ro5fUCa71r9tubso1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Yes!!!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20344667620http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20344667620Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:31:20 -0700<a href="http://www.thisblogmakesmybuttlookbig.tumblr.com">Blog Party!</a>: <p>There is nothing I love more than seeing people I care about doing well for themselves !</p> <p>Check out the above link to my friend Hailey’s fitness blog! She really knows her stuff ;)</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20109250918http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20109250918Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:06:40 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1l620Niia1roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Today I am proud to say that I have dropped from a size 5 to a size 1 since I started my blog! The photo to the left my boyfriend took last night in the size 5’s to portray how big they are now! SO big I had to wear my Aritzia leggings underneath so my bum wouldn’t show! :) </p> <p>114.4lbs.</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20055703091http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/20055703091Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:25:12 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1h116Poav1roxjjqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Vegan Mozzarella Stix !!!<br/><br/>Ingredients:<br/>• Sliced veggie cheese (or Daiya block- though I couldn’t find and at the time of the pix above-used sliced veggie cheese)<br/>• Twin Dragon egg roll wrappers<br/>• Home made marinara sauce (organic canned diced tomatoes and herbs/organic tomato paste)<br/>• Ghee (1 tbsp)<br/><br/>Directions:<br/>• Wrap cheese slices in the Twin Dragon wrappers. <br/>• Warm a pan & melt some ghee to keep the stix from sticking…(for those who are unfamiliar-ghee is clarified butter)<br/>• Lightly brown the stix in the frying pan<br/>• Bake on 375 degrees until cheese begins to ooze slightly around the corners.<br/><br/>ENJOY GUILT FREE! These tasty stix have half the calories, and fats than the greasy cheese you get from a local food joint ;)<br/><br/>In a taste test - a non veg. friend of mine didn’t even know the difference at first!!<br/><br/>Namaste,<br/><br/>-Heidi</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19935209358http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19935209358Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:46:18 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gzmbBKqa1roxjjqo1_500.jpg"/><br/> March '12 (left) VS August '11 (right)<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gzmbBKqa1roxjjqo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Mommy and me today at Chamber's Bay!<br/><br/> <p><strong>The Journey Continues…</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong><strong>Top Photo:</strong></p> <p>March 2012(left) VS August 2011(right)</p> <p><strong>Bottom Photo:</strong></p> <p>Mommy and I today (03/25/212) at her work (Chamber’s Bay Golf Course)…</p> <p>Last week I went to see my doctor in order to obtain some blood tests for my nutritionist appointment next week. Not only did my blood results come back beautifully - But I am 6.6lbs down since Jan. 1st! Yay!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19933345187http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19933345187Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:15:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m13juyA2go1roxjjqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>(St. Patrick’s Day 2011 vs. St Patrick’s Day 2012!) My best friend Sarah and I have been on this “road to slim city” together! We have each shed 15+ lbs since the 2011 photo was taken!! Wow!!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19529865101http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19529865101Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:06:34 -0700<a href="http://www.youbeauty.com/body-fitness/galleries/speed-up-your-metabolism#3">Speed up your metabolism! (Click here for article)</a>: <p>While perusing around the internet I stumbled across this article… Definitely posting it so that I can refer back when I’m feeling like I need some ideas and motivation :)</p> <p>Yoga is one of my favorite things to do… and one of the ideas on the list too! Check out this awesome photo from the Cannon Beach Yoga Festival…</p> <p><img alt="" class="spotlight" height="367" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429609_269502096457569_100001933412001_611189_421425525_n.jpg" width="377"/></p> <p>P.S. I got this awesome new yoga towel at Hot Yoga Experience in Issaquah… Their classes and merchandise are excellent! Proceeds from yoga merchandise go towards funding for Issaquah schools… Pretty cool!</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19099317077http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19099317077Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:58:38 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0oy3tllTh1roxjjqo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0oy3tllTh1roxjjqo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Paradise Pineapple Tofu!</strong></p> <p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <ul><li>1 package extra firm organic tofu</li> <li>1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce</li> <li>3 tablespoons “Kona Coast Paradise Pineapple Teriyaki” sauce</li> </ul><p>Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a shallow baking pan (I use Ghee).</p> <p>Drain and rinse tofu. Press tofu brick to release excess water. Slice tofu brick into 8</p> <p>slices. Place tofu slices in a single layer in baking pan.</p> <p>Mix sauces and spoon over both sides of the tofu… Coat it evenly allllll around!</p> <p>Stick those babies in the oven and let them do their magic!! Bake for about 25-30</p> <p>minutes (turning over halfway through)…</p> <p>This recipe serves well hot, or cold!</p> <p>NUTRITION FACTS</p> <p>Serving Size: 1.5oz</p> <p><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/></p> <div align="center"><strong>Amount Per Serving<br/></strong></div> <p><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong> Calories </strong>48.2<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong> Total Fat </strong>3.0 g<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong>Saturated Fat</strong> 0.0 g<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong>Polyunsaturated Fat</strong> 0.0 g<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong>Monounsaturated Fat</strong> 0.0 g<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong> Cholesterol </strong>0.0 mg<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong> Sodium </strong>5.0 mg<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong> Potassium </strong>0.0 mg<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong> Total Carbohydrate </strong>4.3 g<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong>Dietary Fiber</strong> 0.0 g<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong>Sugars</strong> 0.0 g<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/MYSPARK-new/scale/spacer.gif" width="1"/><strong> Protein </strong>5.7g</p> <p>ENJOY!</p> <p>Heidi :)</p>http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19082413302http://roadtoslimcity.tumblr.com/post/19082413302Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:50:00 -0800