Pecan Crusted Chicken

Pecan Crusted Chicken

 5 minutes to prep
30 minutes in the oven at 375 degrees
1. Take your chicken breast...
2. Coat with whole wheat flour
3. Dip in almond milk
4. Coat with pecans that have been grinded ( use the food processor)
5. Place in baking dish

• Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

• Ingredients!!
• 1 cup instant oats 
• ¾ cup whole wheat or gluten-free flour 
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
  
  
• 1 large egg 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ½ cup honey
• 1 ½ tbsp mini chocolate chips
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Directions!!

1. Whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla. Mix in the peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the honey. Add in the flour mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Fold in 2 teaspoons chocolate chips.
2. Preheat the oven to 325°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared sheet, and flatten to the desired thickness and width. Gently press the remaining miniature chocolate chips into the tops. Bake at 325°F for 11-14 minutes. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

Notes: It’s extremely important to measure both the oats and flour correctly 
Instant oats are also known as quick-cooking or minute oats. 

If you prefer, maple syrup or agave may be substituted in place of the honey. 

Brownie Batter Overnight Oatmeal

 Brownie Batter Overnight Oatmeal

I absolutely LOVE this Overnight Oatmeal In A Jar Recipe. It’s so easy to make and the results are delicious. Even if you’re not a fan of oatmeal, you will love this one. It’s creamy, sweet and packed with flavor and texture. Unlike that instant oatmeal they sell at the grocery store.

This is the perfect thing to dig your spoon in. Forget about breakfast, this also works as an afternoon pick me up. Add your favorite toppings and you’re good to go.

1 cup Unsweetened almond milk

1/2 cup lain low fat Greek yogurt (or mashed banana, or pumpkin)

2 tbs Unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8 tspSalt

2 tbs Baking stevia

1 cup Old fashioned oats

Prep time to make this recipe is 5-10 minutes.

 

 

Directions:

 

In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together. Divide between 2 small bowls, mugs, or mason jars. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least an hour (or more) so the oats soften and absorb the liquid). Top with chopped nuts or topping of choice if desired! Enjoy cold, or microwave for 30-60 seconds to enjoy warm!

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Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

 

Well hello Fall!!  Yesterday made fall official for the year 2015, this time of the year I start to focus on end of the year goals life, business, family, fitness, and all the things that fall between the cracks of the day.  Three weeks ago my son start preschool and of course like any mom will tell you somewhere I blink and he want from needing help with things to being a little man.  I'm thankful he is doing well, change is hard for him.  The kids go a few mornings a week to childcare so that I can work for our traditional business and they truly enjoy it.  However getting out the door in the morning is a challenge!  Someone (out of three kids) is always crying, someone does not like what is for breakfast, someone needs SOMETHING!!  So when I came across this fall recipe I wanted to give it a try, BOTH kids loved it and asked for more.  I personally like it because it falls into the 21 day fix meal plan.  If you're someone that follows this system this recipe would could for one yellow per serving and half a blue container.   The recipe makes 12 servings also I was able to make this recipe from start finish in TEN MINUTES!!  I used walnuts because that was the nut I had on hand in the house, pecans are a sweeter nut.

 

 

Ingredients

• ½ cup walnut or pecans, chopped
• 1 cup pumpkin puree my favorite place to pick this up is at Trader Joe's
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup coconut oil room temp.
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly  spray with nonstick cooking (I like coconut oil) spray an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. Spread chopped walnuts or pecans on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 4 to 6 minutes or until fragrant and light golden brown. Cool on baking sheet.
3. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin, milk, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Blend in oats, toasted nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt; stir until mixture is well-combined.
4. Spread oatmeal into prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until set and light golden brown on top. Allow to cool in the baking dish for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with fresh fruit or pure maple syrup. 

 

 

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What workouts to suggest as a beachbody coach

What workouts to suggest as a beachbody coach

Hey coaches this blog post is all about sharing workouts with others and what might be the right fit for them.  Hold up just a moment before sending your link and talking about cost lets get to know our potential customer more and learn about his or her goals.  There is nothing worse then people in the world just hungry to "sell" something. 

Here are a few questions to ask others to get the ball rolling.

-Tell me a little bit about your life. Do you have kids?   Married? Work in or out of the home?

-Give me a peek into your day-to-day.

-Tell me about your specific fitness+weight loss goals:

-What methods have you already tried? What’s working?

 What’s not?

-How long have you been trying to lose weight or change your body?

-Is nutrition a strength or weakness? Provide details.

-Do you struggle with skipping meals, portion control, cravings, grazing as the day goes on?

-Do you have any injuries? If so, please explain any limitations.

-Are there any kinds of fitness that you really enjoy?

-On a scale of 1-10, how motivated are you to make a change today?

-Why is your health a financial priority now?

-If you were in your ideal body today, how would you be living your life differently?

 

From this I like to view the conversation as a pin pong game.  Keep asking questions!!  Because down the road when objections come up you can go back and pull info from the conversation that will help them to see why now it the time to invest in their health.

 

*correction when it says P90x it should read P90 

 

***Next I would log into your online back office click on the tab sale & marketing, product tool kits, promo video.  Then I would copy that link and create a doc on your computer and copy and past all links.  This will be a time saver as a coach and the more you talk with others its an easy way to pull of your links and share based on their needs.

 

 

3 day refresh

 



What is the 3-Day Refresh? The 3-Day Refresh is 3-day program of specially formulated shakes, healthy snacks, and delicious, easy-to-prepare meals that have been scientifically designed to help you lose weight and break the cycle of bad eating while dramatically improving the way you feel.

How is the 3-Day Refresh different from other cleanses? Unlike juice fasts or liquid cleanses that are high in sugar and low in protein (which can leave you feeling weak and sluggish), the 3-Day Refresh is scientifically designed to help support your metabolism while nourishing your vital organs. Plus, you actually get to eat delicious, real food during this program.

10 minute trainer

 Get the body you want in as little as 10 minutes a day! 10-Minute Trainer was made to help people get better results in less time. Build muscle and shed pounds in no time with power-packed workout and lose fat even faster by adding the resistance band and cardio belt, free with the program.
How 10-Minute Trainer works: Instead of working one muscle group at a time, Tony Horton's breakthrough Super Stacking. Technique combines fat-burning cardio, sculpting, and ab moves to condition your body, head to toe, in minutes. Follow the free nutrition plan, with lots of quick, delicious, and simple-to-prepare meals you can make in 10 minutes or less, and see results even faster.

 

What is 21 Day Fix? 

 A 21-day program of simple portion control and 30-minute workouts that anyone can do Simple, fast weight loss no weighing food or counting calories, carbs, or points  You can lose up to 15 pounds in 21 days
What makes 21 Day Fix unique?  Portion-control containers take all the guesswork out of losing weight, It's the simplest way to control how much you eat,  30-minute workouts that anyone can do and fit into everyone's busy life.

 

What is the 21 day fix extreme?

Autumn Calabrese is a celebrity fitness trainer, busy mom, and national-level bikini competitor. As creator of 21 Day Fix—the best-selling Beachbody® fitness program of 2014—this rising star in the fitness community has made a name for herself by helping people lose weight and get the bodies they’ve always wanted through simple portion control and working out consistently. Holding personal training certificates from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), she knows exactly what her clients need to eat and how they need to work out to achieve their best results.

 

Body Beast

12 cutting-edge workouts that fuse the best of old-school resistance training with a new breakthrough in sports science called Dynamic Set Training Designed to help you shed fat, pack on lean muscle, build strength, and get incredible definition in just 90 days. • Developed and hosted by the champion bodybuilder and clinical nutritionist Sagi Kalev who’s helped professional physique models, actors, and bodybuilders get cut fast.
Body Beast is for:  Men and women looking to build a head-turning physique Graduates of other extreme fitness programs who want to focus on weight loss and building 
lean muscle mass • Men and women who work out but aren’t getting the results they’ve hoped for  Weight-lifting enthusiasts looking for a comprehensive at-home program.

 

Brazil Butt 

It’s all about the angles. When you work the butt muscles from multiple angles, you’re not only working those specific muscles—you’re also working the “heads” of the muscles, the parts that attach to the pelvic bone (which provides support between the upper and lower parts of your body) and your hamstrings. This is what gives you the lift and shape that every woman wants. Supermodels go to Leandro because his TriAngle Training method and signature moves help reduce the hips, slim the thighs, and lift the butt without bulking up the thighs. That’s why Leandro is known as the Brazilian Butt Master. TriAngle Training works the three major muscles of the buttocks—the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus—working them from countless angles to help lift, firm, and shape the perfect behind, without adding bulk to the thighs. Lift.

Cize

CIZE brings the dance studio home with dance courses that help you master professionally choreographed routines, step-by-step. An alternative to getting fit for those who dislike the monotony of traditional forms of exercize such as weight work and cardio drills, A totally exhilarating way to scorch calories and burn fat
Who is the target audience?
Those who want to get in shape, but have fun doing it  Those who want a simple, no-pressure way to learn how to dance  People who have dance experience and want a fun, new way to challenge themselves and learn new moves, People who want to dance like their favorite pop culture icons and listen to today's hottest music, Families who want to get fit and have fun together learning dance moves.

T25

 In-home workouts designed to deliver an hour’s results in just 25 minutes a day.
The latest creation by fitness expert and former track star Shaun T—who brought the world INSANITY.
Fast-paced routines that are jam-packed with dynamic, hi-intensity moves designed for maximum efficiency  and effectiveness.
What is the target audience?
Busy people who want to work out less time but still get great results.
Those who enjoy a high-intensity, no-nonsense program that makes every minute count.
Men and women who want to work out just 25 minutes a day to get in the best shape of their lives.

 

Insanity

Transform your body in 60 days with the hardest workout put on DVD. You’ll push yourself to your limits with this extreme cardio challenge. No weights or equipment required,    just the will to make it through.
How INSANITY works  Get into shape in record time with Max Interval Training. You’ll perform long bursts of high-intensity    exercise, followed by shorter periods of rest—the opposite of traditional cardio methods.  You can burn up to 1,000 calories per workout, and get lean and ripped without any weights or equipment

Max 30

30-minute, in-home workouts where the goal is to push to your personal MAX for insane results in 60 days. The most challenging program to date by fitness expert and former track star Shaun T—who brought you  INSANITY and FOCUS T25. A total-body workout featuring killer cardio and Tabata-style strength workouts that will help you lose weight and get majorly shredded—in just 30 minutes a day.
Who is the target audience?
 Anyone who wants to lose weight, sculpt their entire body, and get INSANE results. People who want to get MAX results in MIN time.  Those who enjoy challenging programs and are looking to push themselves to the MAX.

 

P90X3

  An extreme workout program designed to burn fat, build lean muscle, and get you ripped in 30 minutes a day. The latest creation by extreme fitness expert Tony Horton, who found a way to help people get exceptional results with shorter workouts.   Explosive 30-minute routines that are packed with dynamic, high-intensity moves, designed for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
What is the target audience?   People who have a hard time keeping up with a workout program because their schedules  are jam-packed. Those who enjoy extreme workouts, but don't like to waste time even when they're not busy. Men and women who simply enjoy shorter workouts that still get them in the best shape of  their lives.Fans of Tony Horton and other extreme Beachbody programs like INSANITY.

Turbo Fire

TurboFire is a crazy-intense and crazy-fun cardio program designed to awaken your inner athlete and help you get a leaner, sexier body—fast! This 90-day program is packed with kickboxing drills, aerobic exercises, and intense intervals perfectly choreographed to the hottest music, so you stay motivated to push hard and get awesome results. Award-winning fitness expert Chalene Johnson (creator of other successful programs like Turbo Jam and ChaLEAN Extreme) is with you every step of the way, until you’re hooked on the adrenaline high, burning tons of calories, and shedding those extra pounds.

 

Turbo Jam

Turbo Jam is an in-home fitness program that combines kickboxing, dancing, and body-sculpting moves to help you burn calories and tone muscles. Trainer Chalene Johnson teaches you her signature “Elite 11” moves, then uses them in a variety of ways to raise your heart rate and keep it elevated so you burn as much fat as possible. The workouts are set to high-energy dance music that feels more like a party than exercise.
Why is Turbo Jam effective? Turbo Training is a technique that adds intensity to the workouts and increases the calorie burn. In the middle of each workout you do a short, supercharged cardio interval, which increases your aerobic capacity and is one of the most effective ways to burn fat and calories. Chalene’s signature moves are easy to follow. They target specific muscle groups or body parts to strengthen and sculpt your entire physique, with special emphasis on your abs and core. The workouts can be done by anyone at any fitness level.

Tai Cheng

Want to reach people who’ve never worked out before? Potential customers who are sedentary, or have trouble with mobility? Get to know Tai Cheng.
We’ve made it easy for you to introduce this unique fitness program to a huge audience. Tai Cheng can help these people overcome injuries, improve balance, strengthen muscles, and maybe even rediscover their youth. Meaning, you’ll help improve many lives!

Slim and 6

Slim in 6 is an in-home workout program that helps you melt away fat and sculpt a leaner,   sexier body in just 6 weeks. Because the moves are so easy to follow, Slim in 6 can work for just about anyone, even   people who’ve never exercised regularly.  Trainer Debbie Siebers combines cardio and light resistance exercise to burn calories and   tone your whole body without creating bulky muscles.

 

Piyo

 PiYo is a low-impact, high-intensity body-transformation program that uses the most     effective Pilates- and yoga-inspired moves to sculpt long, lean muscles and burn fat.  Trainer Chalene Johnson uses fluid movements, keeping you in constant motion to give    you a dynamic cardio workout that typical Pilates or yoga workouts lack. It's low-impact so you won't have to jump around or strain your joints.It's high-intensity so you get the fat-burning results of a more extreme program.It's designed to help you get an intensely defined, long and lean physique.

P90

P90 is the latest fitness creation by Tony Horton, who has now found a way to help people get dramatic, visible results without going to the extreme. P90 works because of a game-changing technique called Sectional Progression. Tony eases you into a variety of cardio, strength, and stability moves that work the back, shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps, and legs—and every move helps strengthen and flatten the abs. These routines don't get harder until you're ready for the next challenge. Then, just when you've mastered those moves, he ups the ante a little more. The all-new P90 workouts are arranged in 3 Progressive Phases designed to gradually ease your body past its old limits. So after 30 days of P90, you're leaner and more solid; after 60 days, you're seeing muscles you've never noticed before; and by Day 90 you can finally have that lean, strong body you could once only dream about.

Hip Hop Abs

Hip Hop Abs is a 30-day, dance-based in-home fitness program designed to help you burn fat and sculpt your abs without doing crunches or sit-ups. It’s good for beginners as well as experienced exercisers. Fitness trainer and professional dancer Shaun T teaches his easy-to-follow moves step by step, so you can do it even if you think you can’t dance. If you’re new to working out, you won’t need to buy any extra equipment. All you need is a DVD player and room to move.
Why is it effective? Hip Hop Abs uses cardio to burn calories, with special focus on toning your abs. Shaun’s “Tilt, Tuck & Tighten” technique helps you work your abs the whole time you’re dancing, so every move has the impact of a crunch or sit-up without getting on the floor. Shaun shows you how to activate your upper abs, lower abs, and obliques all at the same time you’re burning fat. And the program has multiple workouts, so you’ll never get bored. Since exercise and healthy eating go hand in hand, Shaun’s Step-by-Step Nutrition Guide helps you choose the right foods to support your weight loss goals.

 

Les Mills Combat

LES MILLS COMBAT is an explosive mixed martial arts body transformation program that will help rip, shred, and lean you out for unparalleled results. Blending dynamic martial arts movements with High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), LES MILLS COMBAT pushes your body far beyond where it’s ever been before. You’ll punch, kick, and strike your way to the biggest adrenaline rush and your best body ever in just 60 days!
Beachbody and Les Mills International have teamed up once again to bring you a high-octane workout program based on the immensely popular BODYCOMBAT gym classes taught in 80 countries around the world, with expert trainers, chart topping music—and muscle-shredding results. Now for the first time, LES MILLS COMBAT is available for home use.

I hope this helps and just remember todays seed planted will grow.  Invite daily and share your story!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken Caprese

Chicken Caprese (21 day fix approved)

Hey there!!  It's Sunday and that means it's time to clean out the fridge before buying new groceries for the up coming week.  Something that I hear and totally understand is where to start when it comes to clean eating?  I'm a simple girl and like to share with others ways to keep things simple as well.  For example this simple snack was something I had earlier in the week with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.  If you're following along with the 21 day fix this would be 1 blue, 1 green, and 1 teaspoon.  So to keep things simple I created lunch today using the same 3 ingredients but added chicken to make a complete meal vs just a snack. 

 

 

 

 

A simple chicken dish with your favorite classic "caprese" ingredients!
 

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Total: 20 min

 

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to uniform thickness
• 1/2 cup good-quality balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces
• 1 cup lightly-packed fresh basil, torn

Directions:

To Make The Chicken:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (You will know that it is ready when the oil is shimmering, or it sizzles when you place a drop of water in the oil.) Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside.

To Make The Balsamic Reduction:

Heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until reduced by half. Remove and set aside.

Putting the dish together:

Plate the chicken, then top with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Serve warm.

21 day fix:
1 teaspoon
1 blue
1 green
1 red
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21 day fix meal plan

21 day fix meal plan

 

 

So many things I want to share with those of you that have interest in the 21 day fix!!  For some you have seen others in your life have an amazing transformation with this program or maybe you seen it on TV and already ordered it but you have a lot of questions.  So my goals as a beachbody coach is to support and give some guidance while you do the program.  First off let’s talk about the workouts themselves who are they right for?

 

ANYONE

This is a program I can truly recommend to any age group.  I personally did the workouts my entire pregnancy and modified the modifier.  When doing to 30 minute workouts there are light weights that will need to be used so if you’re just starting out you would want to use either 3 or 5 lbs. until you build of your strength.

What does a meal plan for the 21 day fix look like?

This is just a sample to give you an idea of what you would be eating during the 21 days.  This is not a starvation plan where you are limited on calories or counting calories pretty much if it fits in the container you can eat it.  Each person will figure out what bracket they fall into before starting the program for example someone weight 150 lbs. will not be eating the same amount of containers as someone 215 lbs.  This meal plan is based on the first bracket.

I'm personally doing ChaLEAN Extreme however I love how simple it keeps nutrition that I still use it.

Next what all is included in the challenge pack?

Well you will receive your containers, workouts, free shipping, free access to beachbody on demand, free coach, and 30 complete meals.  What do I mean by complete meals, well shakeology is just that a meal you can make and take on the go, without waste, without prepping, it’s equal to eating 5 salads with an additional 70 super foods. This entire package is 140.00 but only for a short time.  My sister did an amazing job writing out a blog post about breaking the diet cycle- What is shakeology all about?

 

What kind of recipes and dinners will I make for the family?

Creamy Avocado Pasta

 

Beef Stew

 

 

 

I like showing others this is not some crazy diet with little taste.  My goal is to help others create a habit of daily working out and a way to eat healthy in order to create a lifestyle.

 

Results?

This was from a past challenger and I wanted to share for a few reasons.  She had purchased a few workouts from me before but never wanted to commit shakeology or a challenge group.  Then she decided enough was enough and purchased the 21 day fix challenge pack and joined in a challenge group.  She is a runner and since then using the 21 day fix for training as well.

 

Why work with a coach?

Because I've been there, the box will come and my goal is to help you to get beyond just purchasing it but using it.  Setting up your own meal plan, your workout space, scheduling in your workout with a crazy schedule, I help with figuring out your why, also doing the program and checking in from any location from Facebook with others that are doing the same program.  I think there is a power in numbers!! As someone that is extremely independent it took me months to reach out to my coach and join my first accountability group, after I did it was the best decision I ever made and I enjoy sharing it with others.

What is a challenge group?

So, the group is a select group of people that I will choose that are committed to getting the results and that are ready to truly make a change.  I will have a closed online support group where each day you will get a post from me, a video, or a tip to keep you motivated accountable and moving in the right direction.  I will help you plan out your meals, give you ideas, and help you stick to it.  You will be required to participate in the group discussions, get the challenge pack that includes both the shakeology and the workout program to maximize your results.  I find that when I incorporate shakeology that people get better results because it's one meal that they don't have to plan, portion out or wonder if they have the right combination of foods. This way, it’s a no brainer. 

Sample of the workout

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21 Day Fix Fruit Salsa

 21 Day Fix Fruit Salsa

Hey There!!  I love Thursday's in our kids language it's a "stay home day".  Pretty much it means I don't have to work outside of the home and we pretty much leave the day open to do whatever they would like to do.  I also like to keep things fresh and after two years of eating clean I enjoy making one new recipe a week.  Bingo we found it!!  Not only is it 21 day fix approved but the kids loved it as well.  I'm currently in the middle of doing a hybrid schedule of working out using Insanity Max 30 and ChaLean Extreme, ChaLean Extreme is designed to strength train three days a week and let's just say on those days my metabolism goes crazy and I like to keep extra water on hand as well as enjoying a treat like this.  Even though I love the 21 day fix workouts after being pregnant and doing it for the entire 9 months I was ready to change the workouts but still follow the 21 day fix nutrition guide.

 

 

Ingredients

1 6inch whole wheat tortilla shell

1/2 small gala apple

1/2 purple container of frozen strawberries (partially thawed)

1 tsp of coconut oil

2 tsps of raw sugar

Cinnamon to taste

 

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

Put your teaspoon of coconut oil in a small dish and melt it in the microwave (15 few seconds).
In a small dish place one of your teaspoons of raw sugar and sprinkle some cinnamon in until you get a nice even mixture of cinnamon to sugar. Place bowl to the side.
Take the tortilla shell and put it on a cutting board. Brush some of the coconut oil onto the tortilla shell until it has a slight coating over the whole shell. Then sprinkle the cinnamon/sugar mixture over the tortilla shell. 
Cut the tortilla into small triangles (chips), and then transfer the chips over to a non-stick baking sheet. 
Place in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes. 
While the chips are baking take your partially thawed strawberries and blend them and also dice up your apple into small pieces. Put the diced apples and blended strawberries into a small bowl. Sprinkle over your last teaspoon of sugar and mix. Put the bowl to the side
Once the chips are done, let them cool and then enjoy!

This counts as-Serves 1
1 yellow, 1 purple, 1 tsp (oils), and 2 tsps.

If you would like to join me with creating a healthy lifestyle I would love to share with you a system that works well for busy woman.
XOXO

Busy mom cooks healthy

Busy mom relies on the crockpot

The moment in the day when I sit at the computer and I wonder if I’m half-crazy or just willing to be a little crazy in order to reach certain goals in life.  Between being a busy mom of three, breastfeeding our newest addition (Henry), working with my husband for our traditional excavation business, selling a home, buying a home, and running an online business based around helping others reach their fitness goals, the days are full!!  I truly feel blessed for each of these areas that has my attention and to be honest this is how my husband and I run life the best at.  Making quick choices, multitasking, delegating, and building dreams. 

I put the breaks on and looked at my own health it’s easy to give to others and YES forget about my own health.  My goal this week is to dial in on nutrition I refuse to give into my life being too crazy to not eat healthy.  I’m seven weeks into working out and loving it, yes it’s hard to drag my butt out of bed at 5:00am but I truly use that time to sweat and figure out a game plan for the day.  However exercise is only 20% of weight loss and let’s face it after having a baby weight loss is on my mind. 

 

 

 

I have breakfast down- I drink shakeology every day to not only have the energy to keep up with the taste as hand each day but its quick and I need quick.  Lunch each day is the same salad and each week I just switch up the salad and I also pair it with a sweet potato.  I realize what area of the day I struggle the most with, is dinners.  So my goal this entire week is to hire a cook, AKA I’m pulling out the crockpot and using every night this week for dinner.

Last weeks salad  spring mix, cucumbers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, feta cheese, low sodium nitrate - free turkey, and avocado added the day I eat it. Baking off sweet potatoes to go with it, their like candy just plain my kind of carb.Bring on the warmer weather this momma is ready for sun and healthy salads.

Things to watch out for and skip the heavy, high fat & high sugar, high sodium dressings plus any candy coated nuts. Those are just a few things that can turn what you think is healthy into a calorie over load.

Here is tonight’s dinner-Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast

What tips have you used that are helpful in creating quick and easy recipes for the entire family that use the crockpot?  I would love to hear