21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken Fajitas

21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken Fajitas

 

 

Yes I know I’m in the middle of doing Insanity Max 30 however I came across this 21 day fix extreme recipe and had to try and of course share!!  We are in the middle of some home projects as well this week so life has seemed busy however finding the time to eat healthy is still very important to me if I eat crap I feel like crap.  This recipe took like 10 minutes (including prepping to cook) it’s simple and kid friendly.  Our kids did not eat the lettuce and just had the filling and added cheese to theirs.  My husband eats most of my clean eating meals for example this recipe he grabbed regular taco shells. Which works for me I’m still making one meal for the entire family just a few modifications.  Also this would be easy to make into steak or shrimp as well.  The leftover I just made a salad for lunch tomorrow and topped it off with the chicken filling.

Ingredients: (makes 4 servings)

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt (or regular sea salt)
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp olive oil, divided
• 4 (5- to 6-oz) raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 red (or green) bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 8 large romaine (or butter) lettuce leaves
• 1/2 medium avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh salsa

Instructions

1. Combine chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 tsp oil in a large resealable plastic bag.
2. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion; mix gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Empty contents of bag into skillet; cook stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and add lime juice.
5. Evenly top lettuce leaves with chicken mixture, avocado, and salsa.

***21 Day Fix containers (per serving): 2 green 1 red 1/2 purple 1/2 blue

Review on Insanity Max 30

Review on Insanity Max 30

This is my REAL first week back to working out after having our third child by C-section a little over 6 weeks ago.  I did use the program the 21 day fix until about 36 weeks pregnant however I feel a lot of work still needs done.  I picked Insanity Max 30 jump into for a few reasons.  I truly enjoyed and loved the original Insanity however the 60 minute workouts would not be doable even as a health and fitness coach finding the time to commit would be a stretch.  Max 30 is different than any other Shawn T program he released in the past. Yes he is in your face and pushing you however the entire concept was to create a workout that no matter your fitness level is it would be impossible to not Max out.  WAIT!!  Before I scare you yes it’s a challenge 4 workouts into the program however there is a modifier for the entire program and that is who I’m following for week one and will adjust as my endurance increases. 

 

Day 1!!  I wanted to also get back in the habit of 5:00am workouts so here I am making it happen.  There is no equipment needed for this program it's using your own body for resistance.  Each workout is 30 minutes long with a two minute additional cool down time after the workout.  The program is 8 weeks long with the concept of working out 6 days a week and the 7th day is a rest day.  Here is what the first week of workouts are.  Hands down Tabata power is the most challenging workout it's the gift that keeps on giving.  Yes 30 minute workouts from home can leave you thinking of it hours later when you reach for something above your head.

 

 

The time of the workouts goes by very quickly and yes in the program there are water breaks!!  My average time for maxing out week one has been between 6 and 7 minutes.  So what does it mean to Max out?  It simply means you start the workout and each move is either a 30 or 45 second time frame and you move onto the next move.  You go until your body is ready to give up and you give it one more push of 10 more seconds.  Water breaks are around the 10 minute mark but each workout that changes.

 With starting a new program it's always great to measure progress by more then just a number on the scale your goal might not be to lose weight it simply might be to just tone up and exercise.  Here are my BEFORE PICTURES. 

So beyond waking up early in the morning working out what does this program have to offer for nutrition?  Well it comes with an awesome guide on what foods to be eating to fuel your body as well as some awesome recipes.  Our family has already taking the Cobb salad and made it a regular must have RECIPE.  

 

I can't wait to share what the next few weeks brings!!  And the transformation as it unfolds, I would love to help hold you accountable to your fitness goals and pair you up with a program that is right for you.  Let's talk about what your fitness goals are and if an online accountability group would be a great fit for you.

 

 

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Max 30 Salad Dressing

Dijon Vinaigrette (Max 30 or 21 day fix)

Welcome to my blog I'm a mother of 3 and enjoy paying it forward and sharing tips I've used to lose the baby weight.  Both programs Insanity Max 30 and the 21 day fix are amazing at home fitness programs that help normal everyday people get in the best shape of their lives. 

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. dijon mustard
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 6 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 packets of stevia
• 1 tsp. honey

Blend together and enjoy! If you are following the Insanity Max: 30 meal plan or the 21 Day Fix, this is counted as one orange!  Have a great day