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The big game day is here and what do you feed an army of hungry people at your house? Loaded sweet potato skins! Most Superbowl snack foods are empty calories that leave you grazing all night only to still leave you hungry, but not this snack. They are filling not to mention full of fiber and just plain delicious. Make sure you bake up plenty of these because they go fast.

Why sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. They are also a very good source of vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. Additionally, they are a good source of potassium, dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and phosphorus. Your guest will never know how healthy they are by its deliciousness!

IngredientsFor the homemade cashew cheese to make:

• 1 ½  cup raw cashews
• ½  cup filtered water
• ½  cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• ¼  cup white miso paste
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½  tsp garlic powder
• ½  tsp white pepper
• ½  tsp salt

*Or you can buy it premade and blend it up in food processor. Kitehill has a great brand made with almonds and chives.
For the sweet potato:

• 10 small sweet potatoes
• 1 ½ cup cashew cheese
• 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
• 2 tomato chopped
• 5 green onions. sliced
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed
• Beyond Beef crumbles
• Vegan sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS

For the cashew cheese:

1. Combine all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until combined and smooth texture. Add more water as necessary to achieve desired consistency.

For the sweet potatoes:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork in several places. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until fork tender.
3. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
4. Using a knife, cut sweet potatoes lengthwise into two equal halves. Scoop out flesh, leaving a thin layer of sweet potato intact.
5. Transfer sweet potato flesh to a medium mixing bowl and mash with cashew cheese until combined and smooth consistency.
6. Scoop sweet potato/cashew cheese mixture back into the sweet potato skins. Bake again at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until skins are crispy and mixture is hot.
7. Remove skins from oven and top with black beans, Beyond Beef crumbles, tomatoes, jalapeño, and green onions.
8. Optional-Serve with vegan sour cream for dipping or dolloping.
    

GO TEAM GO!
Marzia

 

If you read my last post about wearing plaid, then you may be shocked I bought another plaid shirt. Yep, I actually saw this on the mannequin and HAD TO have it. I asked the sales lady where they were at and she said that was the last plaid shirt. Luckily it was my size. SOLD!

What drew me to this particular plaid shirt on the mannequin was the metallic gold thread weaved through the shirt. It looks yellow in this picture, but it is actually shiny metallic gold. I just love shiny things! I thought, yassss, this will look great with my gold hair and jewelry!

I love how my gold Quay sunglasses with the amber lenses make this plaid shirt pop. It was like they were made for this shirt.

If you have been following me for awhile, you know that I am vegan and gave up my Chanel’s and Louis Vuitton’s handbags a long time ago. I now support cruelty-free companies. I have been veganizing my closet for years now. It has been a process, but worth the journey. This particular bag is Angela Roi. I have 5 of her handbags. Besides Stella McCartney, I am huge fan of her vegan handbag styles. Plus, she gives some of her proceeds to charity. Love shopping and giving back at the same time. This one is fun for casual daytime looks and traveling.

I found these awesome faux suede over the knee boots and fell in love with the color! Love this rich caramel brown color. I will let you in on a little secret. I wear a size 10 and the calves are always big on size 10 boots. So, I use legwarmers to fill out the calf area. Been doing that boot trick for awhile. I wish that boot makers would consider making small, medium, and large calves on boots. For some reason when you wear a 10, the calves are HUGE! Maybe one day in the future. Until then, I guess I will be wearing leg warmers underneath.

Plaid shirt
Sunglasses
Jeans
Handbag
Boots

Plaid to the bone,
Marzia

Baby it’s cold outside! January is the month that Jack Frost comes to visit Dallas. If you like to workout outside and want to give Jack Frost a run for his money, then you will need to dress in warm cozy layers.

I am all about wearing puffer jackets with workout wear these days. I actually have this jacket in three different colors. It is warm in the right places when you need it and you can throw it around your waist when you get hot.

Another great workout piece, is a sexy mesh sweatshirt. Both fashionable and functional! It may seem like you are going to be cold when you first put it on but after that run or outside workout, you will be thankful it has built in ventilation.

Athleta makes the best leggings for workouts. Not too thin and not too thick. Just the right type of fabric for that cold weather. I am just going to be real, I loved these particular leggings because it matched my Patagonia cruelty-free puffer jacket. Who doesn’t love a winter wine colored workout outfit.

At last but not least, you need a great pair of workout shoes. Depending on the type of workout you do, you need to get a pair of shoes that fits your needs. I like to go on runs to clear my mind. These Nike kicks are for running. They feel like socks. Love the lighter material running shoes these days!

Patagonia Puffer Jacket Athleta Leggings

Carbon38 Sweatshirt

Nike Running Shoes

Fashionably Fit,
Marzia

I don’t like to bet or gamble, but come this Jan 9^th I am betting on a whole new me. I am super excited to announce that Beachbody is going to have a Health Bet. The pot is going to be around $3 million dollars! Yep, you read that right! That is a HUGE pot. Now what does that mean for you and me? It means if we follow a few simple guidelines and check in, then we get to split the pot! The Health Bet begins Jan 9^th through Feb 5^th. Only 30 days to help you start the 2017 New Year’s off right. This health bet is all about accountability and consistency!

As your coach, I will help you pick the challenge pack that is right for you. Once you get your challenge pack, download My Challenge Tracker at the app store. I will then add you to my private group so you can start checking in. The guidelines are quite simple… 1. Check in with 3 workout pics a week (Before, during, or after workout.) 2. Check in with 5 Shakeology pics a week (The logged photos can be of your Shakeology on its own, your Shakeology preparation on its own, or of you preparing or consuming it.) 3. After 4 weeks, we get a piece of the pie!

What is Shakeology?
Packed with 70 globally sourced superfood ingredients!
*Proteins and fiber – to help reduce hunger and food cravings.

*Antioxidants, Phytonutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals – to help fight free radical damage and help support a healthy immune system. *Adaptogen Herbs – traditionally used to help the body adapt and respond to the effects of stress. *Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Digestive Enzymes – to help nutrient absorption and support regularity and healthy digestion. *Whole food nutrition to feed your body at a cellular level. Drink one a day for breakfast, snack, or a post-workout smoothie for this challenge.

How do you like to workout? Strength training? Yoga? HIIT? Dance? MMA style? Pick your favorite way to workout during this challenge for 4 weeks.I personally love the 21 Day Fix Extreme and Hammer & Chisel. I love an athletic fit look and these 2 programs are great for those that like to lift and want more muscle mass.

Throw away the scale and replace it with a selfie. A reflection speaks way more than gravity! What does your reflection look like? Some people gamble with their health everyday by eating unhealthy foods/drinks, not working out, being negative, not getting enough sleep, not enough water, and many more countless unhealthy lifestyle behaviors which lead to disease over time. Why not bet on a healthy new you this coming year!?

Who’s ready to place your bet?

You can go to www.beachbodycoach.com/healthinista or email me at [email protected] for me to coach you for this amazing New Year!

I can’t wait for your transformation!
Marzia

As a former Catholic school girl, I was not a fan of plaid as an adult. It just reminded me of my old school uniform and awkward years as a child. As the years went by I watched other fashion bloggers rock the plaid pattern in different looks. It grew on me. I had to get a plaid shirt and create my own style. If I was going to buy a plaid shirt, I did not want to look or feel like I was wearing a uniform again, I wanted to be plaid to the bone! I paired my plaid shirt up with ripped jeans and a white T shirt. To complete this look, I added my favorite vegan faux leather choker and my Stella McCartney handbag. I wanted it to have a rocker chic vibe to it.

When it comes to a rocker chic look, I love wearing lots of silver jewelry. I added silver hoop earrings, a necklace, and  a few stack-able rings.

Jeans are always a fashion staple, but ripped up jeans give this look a rocker chic feel.

Layers are no longer for your clothes, stackable rings help tie this look together. Also the silver chain on this Stella McCartney handbag is an accessory itself.

These vegan faux suede boots from Steve Madden are my new favorite fall boots.

I caught up with my fashionista friend Laurie Graham and we went glamping in the city of Dallas. To see her cozy plaid look, you can go to Laurie Graham Style.

Plaid shirt
Black ripped up jeans
White T-shirt
Steve Madden black faux suede boots
Black faux leather choker
Silver stackable rings
Stella McCartney handbag

No longer mad about plaid,
Marzia

The holidays are in full effect and that means HOLIDAY PARTIES! I got the perfect party outfit for you. I say put your party pants on, sequin party pants that is, and make a statement when you enter the room. These pants say “Let’s get this party started!” Watch heads turn and get ready for the compliments to pour in all night long. The best part is that these pants are under $90! I love a great deal on something as fabulous as this!

Stay on trend by pairing this sequin pants with this black built in choker blouse. Just tuck in the front and you will rock any party in style looking effortlessly chic.

I love going to holiday parties and meeting new people. But let’s get real, the best part is finding something fun to wear! This year I have a few parties to go to and I can’t wait to walk in and show off these sexy sequin pants!

Love a BIG bold statement ring that matches the pants too!

A simple beaded clutch with this look so it does not over power the pants.
And the BEST part of the party? Meeting other fabulous people with great style! Meet Laurie Graham. She is a Dallas celebrity fashion stylist. I love following her fashion blog for great styling tips. She can accessorize a paper bag and make it look AH-MAZING! Check out her fabulous fashion blog here to see her holiday glam look featured in this photo: LaurieGrahamStyle.com.

Black Choker Blouse
Sequin Party Pants
Black Vegan Faux Patent Heels
Ring
Earrings
Beaded Clutch

Let’s get this party started!
Marzia