So, I usually don’t post pics of my stomach (except for when I was ginormous and posting pics of my belly in a bra… Oh, Alanna). BUT I am super proud of myself!!! Less than 9 months after giving birth to my big-little baby (9 lbs), I am at my pre-pregnancy weight and with a pseudo 4-pack! Good ol’ food and exercise does come through in the long run. Be patient and love (or at least like) the process. It’s the only way to lose the weight AND keep it off. Thank you #yogafix90! #nomorebabybump #loseweight #exercise #goodfood #healthymeals #bulkcooking #yoga #postpregnancy #losetheweightforgood #yogaeverydamnday #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition http://ift.tt/1T4nG0z

The bulk of Theo’s food is still #pureed. But it is strongly encouraged to provide #fingerfoods to strengthen fine motor skills and practice the art of #chewing (or #gumming, in most cases!) #His: puréed #blackbeans, #onions, skinless #tomato, and skinless #potato topped with avocado and a side of cucumber. #Mine: sautéed potato skins, black beans, tomato, and onion topped with avocado, cucumber, like, and SP. So much easier when he eats what I eat! #babyfood #babycooking #babycook #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #finemotorskills http://ift.tt/1MkcY3l

Don’t have the time or energy to cook dinner? Don’t stress about it. Meet yourself half way. Buy something premade (in this case, carrot ginger soup) and then add fresh ingredients. Pictured: sautéed onions, peas (for protein and added fiber), and fresh ginger with avocado and curry powder. Maximum 15 minutes! #quickdinner #lightdinner #easymeals #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazysoup #cooking #soup #peas #protein #ginger http://ift.tt/1OcoPRM

I lived in Paris for six months. It was a long time ago, but it strongly defined my life today. For starters, I wouldn’t have met one of my best friends who then introduced me to my husband. And I definitely wouldn’t be sitting on the floor at 8am on a Sunday morning playing peekaboo. All my love and gratitude. @r2666 @marangoolaya #prayforparis http://ift.tt/1kWNi3r

#PastaNight! #Rigatoni with #Ceriello basil sauce. Added purple tomato, a little corn, and spinach to the sauce. Garnished with Parmesan for the hubby and #blackolive #tapenade for myself. Took all of 20 minutes to make. Keep it simple! #simplecooking #quickmeals #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #pasta http://ift.tt/1HIqSNQ

This is what happens with my #leftover #arugula. It becomes a delicious #smoothie. Combine arugula with water (or other unsweetened liquid of your choice). Blend first. Add a #kiwi, a #lime (with the rind and all), and about ½ cup of #pineapple. Blend again. Add #chia seeds. No sweetener needed. Yum. #greensmoothie #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #happysaturday http://ift.tt/1SzvCXm

Aren’t these the cutest little #mandarins you’ve ever seen? Two of these little guys provide 120% of your daily needs of #vitaminC (goodbye #emergenC) and about 10% of your #fiber needs. Also- because it requires peeling, it naturally slows you down. Great #snack option! #happymonday #smile #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1WugL0G

These #runners are such an #inspiration! Trying to soak it all up. Go #tcsnycmarathon!!!! Go @thelivmethod @kerrykimmcarthur!!! #nycmarathon #nycmarathon2015 http://ift.tt/1MAxQXn

#LazyOmelette: instead of putting myself through the embarrassing moment of not being able to flip the #omelette, I just lightly mix the eggs and cover it for a few minutes. It pretty much looks the same! #happyhalloween #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #breakfast #healthybreakfast http://ift.tt/1PWGXlQ

I made these bad boys last #Halloween, and trust me, they are delish and nobody can guess that their main ingredient is #blackbeans. I know… Best #brownies ever!!
Ingredients:
-15 oz can of low sodium, black beans (drained and rinsed);
-1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (heat up in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, just before using);
1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave;
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder;
½ cup rolled oats;
2 tbsp of coconut or vegetable oil;
2 tsp pure vanilla extract;
½ tsp baking powder;
¼ tsp salt.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all wet ingredients first: sweetener, beans and vanilla. Then slowly add all other ingredients into mix. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into a greased 8x8 pan. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Let cool and cut. Optional: garnish with coconut or chocolate chips.
#happyhalloween #treats #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #healhybrownies #happyfriday http://ift.tt/1NdfCtK

Powerhouse #breakfast: #greekyogurt (2%), the #superseed & #ancientgrain blend from @traderjoesgrocery, and the outer peel/skin of local-bought #pears. I am making #pearpuree for Theo, so I just ate the rest. The edible skin of fruits and veggies is very high in #insolublefiber, which helps with #digestion, specifically helping to move things along the GI tract (i.e. help you poop). #babymeals #completemeals #easymeals #babypuree #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1ilMV0L

Very #lazydinner tonight… I personally dislike ordering in (I can’t take the amount of #waste involved). But sometimes I just don’t feel like cooking. There, I said it out loud ;) So- I’ve devised a healthy medium. I heat a readymade #soup and add fresh ingredients to it. Depending on what you add, it can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes. You can set aside 10 minutes, can’t you? Pictured: #butternutsquash soup with added #sweetpotato, #beans, #pepitas, and grated #parmessan. Presto. Happy #noncooking! #healthymedium #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #completemeals #lightmeals #easymeals http://ift.tt/1PT3uPr

#Sunday #bulkcooking has begun! Started with Theo’s meal for the week: sweet potato, white kidney beans, kale, and a little tomato. I didn’t use the skin of the tomato in the purée, since it can be a little hard to digest; instead I ate it as a snack while I was cooking! :) I also shaved the sweet potato and will use the skin to make #sweetpotatohusks. So good!! Will definitely show how to make in a following post. http://ift.tt/1jIrybA

If I know it’s easy to make, I’ll probably make it again. Case in point: #cannedtuna. It’s high in protein, good source of #omega3, and definitely low maintenance. I mixed it with purple onion, celery, green peppers, apple, avocado, and a dash of flax seeds. I used olive juice, lime, and pepper as the condiments. What are your go-to meals? #healthymeals #convenience #quickmeals #lowmaintenance #bushwicknutrition #bushwick #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1MGHYI8

After a not-so great visit to the doctor, my hubby was motivated to make some food changes starting with #officesnacks. Usual suspects were saltines, pita chips, potato chips… You get the idea: refined starch! After much deliberation he decided on reduced sodium #peanuts and #raisins. Of course, portion controlled. Very simple and not fancy, but a step in the right direction. When making dietary changes- it’s extremely helpful (and successful) if they are #realistic to you. You can always improve upon those changes as you build a healthier, long-lasting habit. #healthyhabit #snacks #portioncontrol #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition http://ift.tt/1LIKsta

#FamilyBrunch @feastnyc. How do you get to try all the goodies?! By eating a mini-version of everything. Such a great idea. #portioncontrol #blackcoffee #juiceshot #pastries #pate #granola #yogurt #carrotbread #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1QIODFp

Beautiful (and chilly) Saturday morning! So lucky to have the #Bushwick #farmersmarket right around the corner! If you’re not sure where to find the nearest market in your hood, go to #GrowNYC.org and type in your zip code. As easy as that! :) #sunnysaturday #startoffthedayright #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #grownyc http://ift.tt/1LURVkw

Yes, ‘tis the season of #pumpkin everything! One of my favorite things about pumpkin are actually the #seeds or “#pepitas.” They are packed with #healthyfats, #fiber, #iron and #protein. They also have #tryptophan, which helps release #serotonin that balances #mood (the happy seed! :) I usually add them to yogurt, toss them in a salad, make muesli with them, eat them as a snack, or use them as a topping on (healthy) pancakes and french toast. Get your #seedpower on!
#happyfriday #healthysnack #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition http://ift.tt/1GKtiG0

One of the reasons I love #soups is because it’s just another form of #bulkcooking. I wanted to make a #completemeal, so this #chickensoup has everything!- #chicken breasts (duh), #chickpeas, #celery, #tomato, #redpotatoes, #mushrooms, and #bokchoy. I pureed about 2 cups for the little one and then added fresh #jalapeño, #lime, olive oil, and S&P to ours. Because you are #boiling the chicken, it takes a little longer, but as long as you leave it in low heat, you can kind of forget about it as you do other things. And in this case, it made about 6 servings for Theo and 8 for us. Not bad! #multitasking #timesaver #twoinone #babymeals #babyfood #highprotein #bulkfood #homecooked #easymeals #healthymeals #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1PguIzW

If you like #savory #snacks, you’ll love #shishitopeppers! Soooo good and so easy to make! First, heat skillet over medium-high heat. In the meantime, drizzle peppers in olive or sesame oil (I prefer olive!) and sea salt. Sauté in high heat for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until they begin to blister on all sides. Sprinkle a little more sea salt, if needed. And done. Enjoy the spicy, slightly sweet taste! Yum. Seven peppers (2 to 5 inches ideally) are 15 calories and 1 gram of protein. #quicksnacks #appetizer #Bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #shishito #wow http://ift.tt/1PpY5z4