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Two years ago I was very uncomfortable with my physical appearance because I had let myself become overweight. I made a commitment to begin exercising on a regular basis and to eat better. I lost about 35 pounds in five months and was feeling much better. However, my mind and body had reached a plateau and I was quickly becoming bored and frustrated. I was seeking new ideas, new challenges and new advice to motivate myself. I was also looking to improve muscle tone and definition. That is what brought me to Fit 4 Life. After just a few weeks of slow strength training and following their diet advice, I began to see amazing results. Not only did I lose body fat and increase muscle tone, I felt energized and excited. The entire staff is extremely knowledgeable and supportive. I am grateful for Fit 4 Life because now I am certain that I will continue to be motivated and see results.
- Jill Wood
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Power Oatmeal Pancakes
 Who doesn't love pancakes? But the traditional breakfast is not very waist-friendly. Here is a healthier way to serve up this comfort food. This recipe comes from the Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook.
Nutritional Information (per serving, not including berry spread)
Calories: 283
Protein: 21g
Fat: 10.5g
Carbs: 24g
Dietary Fiber: 4.5g
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Ingredients
- 6 egg whites, beaten until fluffy
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 scoop whey protein
- 1/2 cup oatmeal, uncooked
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/4 cup flax seed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Cooking spray
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Method
- Place all ingredients except beaten egg whites in a food processor and pulse or blend until mixture is uniform.
- Pour blended ingredients into a bowl and add the egg whites.Fold until just blended.
- Prepare a griddle with cooking spray. Ladle pancake mixture onto griddle and cook until both sides are browned.
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Need a healthy syrup substitute?
Place 1/2 cup of blueberries or raspberries in a small saucepan along with 1 tablespoon of water. Mash the berries and bring the mixture to a boil. When the fruit is uniformly hot and beginning to get syrupy, remove from heat and pour into a small jug. Drizzle over pancakes.
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