23 Ways To Fuel Your Workout In The New Year!

If your New Year's Resolution includes losing the gut and taming your thighs, then you need fuel for those fat-burning bursts of energy. Here are 23 dishes designed to get your body moving -- because you can't out-train a bad diet!

Tequila Pork With Tropical Salsa

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With 22 grams of muscle building protein per 3 ounce portion, this lean pork tenderloin, soaked in a spicy tequila marinade is a delicious way to keep your resolutions. Serve with a lively mango and pineapple salsa! Get the recipe.

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili

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Loaded with Vitamin A, Potassium and Magnesium, healthy, delicious sweet potatoes provide fiber for fueling an intense spin class. Use lean ground chicken or turkey for optimum performance. Get the recipe.

Vietnamese One Pot Beef and Pumpkin Stew

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The key to enjoying chuck roast is doing it in moderation. This tasty stew is loaded with lots of other good for your veggies, including butternut squash, carrots and tomatoes plus a host of aromatics that will satisfy your senses! Get the recipe.

Curry Chicken Salad

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Made with lean chicken breast for protein, crunchy celery and Omega-3 rich walnuts, this curry chicken salad delivers healthful flavor! Fill a whole wheat bun with a scoop for on-the-go meal. Get the recipe.

Baked Chicken Meatballs with Quinoa

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These tasty meatballs get a double hit of protein with quinoa acting as the binder instead of traditional breadcrumbs. Serve with zucchini noodles for a slimming version of spaghetti and meatballs! Get the recipe.

Red Lentil and Chicken Soup

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With 5 grams of dietary fiber and protein, the red lentils in this tasty soup will fill you up without slowing you down! Get the recipe.

Quinoa and Tofu Satay

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Quinoa is considered a complete protein -- packed with 12 grams of dietary fiber per 1 cup serving. Paired with iron and calcium-rich tofu marinated in a spicy ginger-peanut dressing - this is a power meal! Get the recipe.

Salmon with Tomatillo and Papaya Salsa

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Salmon's heart-healthy benefits are owed to their high concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids. Topped with a tangy papaya salsa, you'll be ready for your next Zumba class! Get the recipe.

Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche

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Eliminating the crust from this quiche saves on excess fat, but doesn't skimp on flavor! Farm fresh eggs, leafy green spinach and a sprinkling of feta cheese are the perfect post-workout breakfast! Get the recipe.

Pan Seared Scallops with Kiwi Salsa

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With 17 grams of protein per 3 ounce serving, scallops are great for building muscle. Paired with a spicy kiwi-cilantro salsa, oh-ma-gawd! Note: to get a good sear on scallops, be sure to buy Dry Scallops from a reputable fish monger! Get the recipe.

Easy Beans and Greens

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Kale and Northern Beans bring high dietary fiber to this warm bowl of comfort food, satisfying your hunger and keeping you full longer. And really, don't you just want to dive headfirst into this??? Get the recipe.

Moroccan-Spiced Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

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These quinoa and chickpea packed cabbage rolls are studded with golden raisins and flavored with cumin and turmeric, a potent anti-inflammatory you'll want in your arsenal when you push your workout too hard. Get the recipe.

Turkey Sweet Potato Meatballs

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These Paleo-friendly meatballs are a tasty mashup of lean turkey and sweet potatoes with just a "little bit of bacon". Get the recipe.

Jamaican Chicken

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Jamaican Chicken is a roundhouse punch of flavor with everything from red chili to ginger and coriander to season the marinade. Trim away excess fat and skin from the chicken and use leaner chicken breasts to keep it light. Get the recipe.

Veggie Loaded Turkey Chili

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Extra lean ground turkey, two types of legumes, tomatoes, corn and a host of other veggies make this one-pot meal a winner for workouts! Make it in your crockpot! Get the recipe.

Simple Spicy Sweet Salmon

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The spicy sweet glaze will have you coming back for more of this King Salmon. Serve over whole grain rice for a complete meal. Get the recipe.

Spiced Lamb Minced Curry

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This fragrant curry is packed with anti-oxidant rich spices that will keep your taste buds buzzing. Use ground lamb instead of harder-to-find mutton. Get the recipe.

Snapper and Pineapple Ceviche

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Fresh snapper, is rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin A and Selenium (vital for proper Thyroid function). This low-calorie source of protein is "cooked" in lime juice and tossed with a flurry of diced bell peppers, avocado and pineapple for an energy-sustaining boost. Get the recipe.

Lentil Soup

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This simple, hearty lentil soup will give you the juice to get through half an hour on the stair master! Get the recipe.

Chicken Carnitas

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This protein-rich dish is layered with flavor! Skinless, boneless chicken thighs are marinated in citrus and spice then braised until tender and finally crisped in a hot oven! Serve in a roasted acorn squash "bowl" for added fiber. Get the recipe.

Vegan Beanball Sub with Kale Marinara

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I'm not vegan and I want to eat this! The meatballs are fiber and protein packed bites of kale and lentils. Douse them with a heart-healthy marinara and serve on a whole wheat bun. Use this as fuel the night before your long-run! Get the recipe.

Parsnip Mashed Potatoes with Mediterranean Eggplant

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This fiber-rich, veggie-centric dish is a guilt free indulgence that will keep your belly full and your body healthy! Get the recipe.

Protein-Packed Japanese Tofu Steak

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This simple, savory dish comes together in minutes and will be devoured just as quickly! Bok choy and brown rice round out the meal. Get the recipe.