Beachbody on Demand – Say WHAT?!

March 2, 2015March 1, 20156 Comments

Its HERE!!! Available March 2nd!!!

Ok – so imagine this…you’re heading out of town for a few nights and you want to make sure you get a workout in BUT you don’t want to mess with the tiny, crowded, hotel gym…

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Maybe…you’re like me and picked up a new laptop only to find out that it doesn’t include a DVD player making it a bit of a challenge to get in a quick Cardio Fix or T25 Total Body Circuit when you can’t play the DVD player!

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You are already a big fan of Beachbody workouts but you struggle to ever really complete a full program because you get tired of the same old same old and want to switch things up with a different trainer and different program.

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Maybe you have met your goals and you’re looking to maintain your results and try something new. You can test out a variety of programs, keep your body guessing and the results coming!

ENTER: BEACHBODY ON DEMAND!!!

OK SO WHAT????

Think about the OnDemand feature on your TV…you want to watch a specific show…you click a few buttons and wahlaa – there it is, at your fingertips!

Beachbody On Demand is a new feature of the Team Beachbody Club membership that provides unlimited access to stream Beachbody’s proven fitness programs. Paid Team Beachbody Club Members will be able to work out anytime, anywhere. Beachbody On Demand includes many of Beachbody’s most popular fitness programs in the digital library, making Beachbody programs easy to access anywhere an internet connection is available.

HOW DOES THIS EVEN WORK???

Team Beachbody club members will automatically have unlimited access to stream workouts from a list of Beachbody’s most popular fitness programs. Once logged into TeamBeachbody.com, Club members will select the Start Streaming tab from the home page, choose any fitness program in the streaming library, and stream any wokout from the program!

SO, WHAT ARE MY WORKOUT OPTIONS???

Immediately upon Beachbody On Demand launch, Club members will have unlimited access to stream many of Beachbody’s best sellers. Members will also be able to stream any workouts available in the Insider Access catalogue. Insider Access provides individual sample workouts of some of Beachbody’s newest and bestselling programs like the 21-Day Fix or the 21-Day Fix Extreme, PIYO, etc.. to give Club members a taste of the program before they decide to buy. The list of titles available to stream in the On Demand or Insider Access catalogues is subject to change at any time.

As of launch in March 2015, the following full programs are scheduled to be part of the Beachbody On Demand catalog:

P90X & P90X Deluxe
P90X2 & P90X2 Deluxe
P90X3 & P90X3 Deluxe
P90X ONE on ONE Volume 1
INSANITY & INSANITY Deluxe
INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Volume 1
TurboFire
Brazil Butt Lift & Brazil Butt Lift Deluxe
ChaLEAN Extreme
10-Minute Trainer
Hip Hop Abs

As of launch in March 2015, the following full programs are scheduled to be part of the Beachbody Insider Access catalog:

21 Day Fix “Total Body Cardio Fix”
21 Day Fix EXTREME “Plyo Fix Extreme”
PiYo “Sweat”
FOCUS T25 “ALPHA Cardio”
INSANITY MAX:30TM “Sweat Intervals”
Body Beast “Build: Chest & Tris”
P90 “Sculpt A”

CAN YOU STILL BUY THE DVDS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROGRAMS???

Yes. Some people still want to own DVDs. High speed Internet access is not available to everyone. Also, purchasing DVDs creates permanent ownership. On Demand users only have access to streaming Beachbody On Demand programs only as long as they are paid Club members. Of course, those On Demand programs no longer produced in DVD format will only be available in the On Demand catalog.

Ok so this whole on Demand thing sounds pretty cool…but what else do you get? As a paid Team Beachbody Club member:

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Team Beachbody Club Features	What’s the Benefit?
Beachbody On Demand	Stream hundreds of workouts in the Beachbody digital library. You also get complete program materials, like fitness guides, nutrition guides, meal plans, and workout calendars.
10% discount on Team Beachbody purchases	Get an exclusive 10% discount on Team Beachbody purchases, from workouts to apparel to gear and supplements, even Shakeology!
Personalized meal plans	Get a customized meal plan specifically tailored to your goals, nutritional preferences, and lifestyle.
VIP access to your favorite trainers	Join live chats with celebrity trainers and fitness experts, like Shaun T, Tony Horton, Autumn Calabrese, and Chalene Johnson.
Your own FREE Team Beachbody Coach	Get a FREE Team Beachbody Coach to guide and support you through your health and fitness journey – LIKE ME!!!!
Access to the online SuperGym®	Schedule your workouts so you always know what to do each day, log your workouts as you complete them, and easily track your progress.
Message Boards	Get expert advice, find new accountability partners, and get support from the entire Team Beachbody community.

So yes, you will get the On Demand streaming but you get so much more!!!

Now for the down and dirty…what is it going to cost me???

You will get all of the benefits of the Team Beachbody Club, including the streaming capabilities of all the workout programs above for just $2.99/week (billed quarterly).

As an extra little incentive, we have bundled this offer into a Shakeology Challenge Pack, which includes Shakeology and a Team Beachbody Club membership. You will receive 90 days of Club membership, giving you access to all the benefits of Club including Beachbody On Demand.

One thing I do as a health and fitness coach is run monthly accountability and support groups! This month I will be focusing on a combination of my Faith and Fitness with a unique group here to Strengthen our bodies from the inside out!

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Quinoa Turkey Meatloaf

February 26, 20156 Comments

Turkey Meatloaf – 21 Day Fix Extreme Style, aka, Gluten Free!

This turkey meatloaf recipe was a hit in my house!!! We have been primarily gluten free for the past 6 months now and while neither my husband or I have a “gluten allergy” we both tend to just feel better when we avoid it! Luckily our clean eating lifestyle has made the adjustment pretty easy and why I absolutely loved this Turkey Meatloaf recipe that uses Quinoa opposed to the traditional breadcrumbs! Its simple, clean, and if you’re like me…you can easily double this up and make an extra one to freeze or enjoy throughout the week as a second dinner and/or lunches!

Turkey Meatloaf

Makes 8 servings, 1/8 meatloaf each

21 Day Fix & Fix Extreme Container equivalents: 1/2 Purple, 1 red, 1/2 yellow

WHAT YOU NEED:

2 lbs raw 93% lean ground turkey
1 cup all natural-mild salsa
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
2 large eggs, lighly beaten
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt (Mineralize)
Ground black pepper (to taste, optional)
Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C)

2. Combine turkey, salsa, quinoa, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well by hand or with rubber spatula (I used that little gadget from Pampered Chef and it worked FABULOUS – I am not a mix by hand type of girl and this did the trick!!!)

3. Shape mixture into shape of a loaf and place on engrossed 13×9 inch baking pan (I actually used a pan that has the grates so the grease will drip down off)

4. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until center is no longer pink and meat is cooked through.

5. Let stand 10 minutes before serving

6. Garnish with parsley

TIP: Cut cooked meatloaf into single servings and freeze in single resealable plastic bags for future meals!

I really liked the consistency of the meatloaf but next time I will likely add in some chopped peppers and spinach just because I like to sneak in those greens any chance I get!

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Brownie Batter

February 23, 20151 Comment

Ok I know this is going to sound too simple and too good to be true…but hear me out…

I really wanted a chocolate treat and I came across this in the challenge group I’m participating in along with 2000+ other Beachbody coaches and the creator of the 21-day fix/21-day fix extreme, Autumn Calabrese. They’ve been saying “no cheats” but luckily that doesn’t count Shakeology!!! YUMMMMMM!

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 tsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp all natural Peanut Butter/PB2 (optional)
2-3 TBS of water

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Melt the oil in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds
Add the Shakeology (and PB)
Add water 1 TBS at a time until you reach that “brownie batter” consistency!
Try not to eat the bowl as you’re scraping every little bite off!!!
If you’re patient enough, toss it in the freezer for about 15 minutes – OMG!

The shakeology would be your “red” and the coconut oil and PB if you’re using it would count towards a teaspoon. I actually just made half of one after dinner to satisfy that snacking urge (and because I only had 1/2 a red left!) and it was the perfect amount! My hubs indulged in a full scoop!

If you’re looking for a full 30-day supply of Shakeology, check out the flavor options HERE

Not sure what flavor you’d like – but still want to give Shakeology a try? Try the flavor sampler pack to figure what which is your favorite! I am obviously a HUGE chocolate fan!!!!

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21 DFX – Week 2 recap

February 23, 2015February 23, 20152 Comments

Well I wish I could say that I nailed week 2…but truth be told it was not my greatest…I let me excuses get the best of me and I didn’t like it, not one single bit! It was “that time” of the month, I was tired, I was short on time, I was just going to have “one bite” which we all know always leads to more…and so on and so on!!!

Let’s talk about the good —> I started off strong…new workout gear on Monday morning, a solid week’s worth of healthy meals stocked and ready to be grabbed and a few new things to try out like the Turkey Meatballs and the PB & Strawberry Oatmeal along with a favorite from week 1 – the Veggie Egg cups!

I had opted for the ultimate upgrade package when I ordered my 21DFX and I added in the Power Strength Extreme (in lieu of Plyo) on Monday along with ABC Extreme (in lieu of Dirty 30) on Saturday and the workouts went great!!!

Even though I missed my first workout in almost 1 YEAR on Sunday…the rest of my workouts were pretty on point!!! I can tell that my 8s are getting “light” and its time to up to 10s. I can feel different muscle groups being sore so I know I am working my body right…

It wasn’t so much what I didn’t do but rather what I did do…

An unplanned trip to the grocery store Tuesday morning had me grabbing a bag of cinnamon roasted almonds, and it was a BIG bag! I knew I was in trouble as soon as I opened it but one handful led to another and I consumed the entire pound in less than 3 days…which equates to 48 blues…FORTY EIGHT BLUES – that’s 7 weeks worth of blues in just 3 DAYS!!! Ugh I get disgusted just thinking about it.

But just like I tell my challengers all the time-you can’t change the past! Its time to focus on the the week ahead!!!

My week 3 is off to a great start and I’m looking to add in some cod this week (last week’s planned cod was replaced with tilapia – I was nervous to try something new!!!) and the very popular chicken fajitas. I’ve been chugging water like crazy and its definitely helping me steer clear of the mindless snacking along with lots of sugar free gum!!!!

I’ve laid it all out and joined in with Autumn Calabrese, our CEO of Beachbody, Carl Daikeler and 2000+ additional Beachbody coaches to kick up my own accountability and NAIL the week!

Yes, even as a beach body coach, I need that accountability as well!!! Are you holding yourself accountable??? If not, I can help! Join me – we can do this together…THERE’S POWER IN NUMBERS!!!!

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21 Day Fix Extreme Recipe: Turkey Meatballs

February 21, 20155 Comments

Week 2 is almost a wrap and yes, I am still SORE!!!! I remember this feeling from when I first started my fitness journey almost a year ago and I know the sore muscles are worth the pain and simply a result of using different muscle groups!

Like Autumn always says:

“You can be sore today or sorry tomorrow!”

But all in all I am really enjoying this workout program and so are all my challengers!!!! One girl lost 4 pounds in just the first week…another 2 inches just around her waist…and most are feeling better and more energized (and sore!!!) than than ever before!!! I love surrounding myself with these like-minded people!!!

We tossed the Turkey Meatballs into the rotation this week and they sure were a crowd pleaser! I love that they are gluten free, full of flavor and freeze well – extra bonus!!!! They also made the perfect lunch on the go when my little guy and I were hanging out in the waiting room during my daughter’s gymnastics class – much better option than goldfish!!!

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:

1.5lbs raw 93% lean ground turkey breast

1 tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt (Mineralize)

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 large egg

3/4 cup quick cooking oats

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

12 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped

1 Tbsp. tomato sauce, no sugar added

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C)

2. Lightly coat large baking sheet with spray; set aside

3. Combine turkey, salt, mustard, paprika, egg, oats, garlic, parsley and tomato sauce in a large bowl; mix well by hand. (confession – I totally dislike touching raw meat…so I used this little gadget from pampered chef that you use when browning meat and it worked PERFECTLY!)

4. Roll mixture into 30 1-inch meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheet. (Again…touching meat issue…I used a cookie scooper and packed it against the side of the bowl, scooped out and waahla – perfectly sized, evenly cooked meatballs!!)

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle.

6. Serve with your favorite sides!!!

NOTE: I doubled the recipe so I could freeze half for another week.

Let me know if you give them a try!!!

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Mini Vegetable Egg Cups

February 16, 2015August 20, 20155 Comments

I don’t know about you – but I am all about a fast easy healthy breakfast…and anytime I can sneak in a veggie in that first meal is an added bonus!!!

I prepped these over the weekend for a quick post-workout grab. We have an activity most mornings during the week so if I don’t grab a shower post workout its tough to get in – but at the same time – I need to fuel up after I workout so this is the best of both worlds!

I used to always have my Shakeology post workout but I’ve started saving my shakeo for when my kiddos wake up and I make a little extra for them…this cold and flu season is NASTY this year and I want to give them as many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and probiotics and probiotics as possible…and this is the easiest and healthiest way!!!!

WHAT YOU NEED:

12 Eggs (poor planning on my part – I had 10…so I added in some egg whites to even it out!!!)
1 (10-oz) bag baby spinach, chopped
1 medium pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely sliced
Salt (sea salt or Himalayan salt) and ground pepper to taste

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C)

2. Lightly coat a twelve-cup muffin tin with spray

3. Place eggs in a large bowl; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

4. Add spinach, peppers and onions, mix well.

5. Evenly pour egg mixture into muffin cups

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cups comes out clean.

I planned on eating these throughout the week (see my WEEK 2…21-DAY FIX EXTREME Meal Plan) but you can also freeze them in individual baggies for a quick grab and go later on!!!

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21 Day Fix Extreme one week down 2 to go!

February 15, 20153 Comments

I’m excited to say that I survived week 1 of the 21 Day Fix Extreme! Although I’ve been sore somewhere new every single morning, I find the workouts fun yet challenging and I can already see some changes in my body! I loved all of the workouts in the original 21 day fix and this program proves the same. The variety is perfect! Every day targets a different muscle group and that Sunday Yoga fix comes at a time when your muscles REALLY need that extra stretch. Kind of like they knew what they were doing, lol 🙂

I had never used a resistance band the way its used in Pilates but WOW – talk about resistance training at its best!!! I thought you just used it as a subsitute for weights but turns out some basic moves can be turned up a notch or two or three with this simple little band!!!

I still kind of feel like a twisted pretzel at times but I’m getting better for sure!!!

Now truthful moment – my nutrition has not been where I’d like it to be! The planning part is there…and prep is there…its controlling my urges to eat when I know its not “time” to eat! I keep reminding my challengers and myself – Don’t mistake that feeling of thirst for hunger – if it hasn’t been 2.5-3 hours since the last meal – CHUG!!!!

I’ve been dabbling in a lot of the new recipes within the 21 Day Fix Extreme nutrition book – and those are nothing short of AMAZING – I’ve tried out the Cashew ‘N’ Oat Hotcakes, the Turkey Chili, Strawberry Protein Bars, Chocolate Pudding and repeated each of them!!!

I never miss my SHAKEOLOGY and even found myself subbing some of my “reds” last week and doubling up on my shakeo!!! Perhaps it was the new addition of the Candy Bar to my rotation (modified to fit into my daily container allowance!) but there have been people sick all around and I know that will only help boost my immue system with all the antioxidants along with the pro and pre-biotics! This mama doesn’t have any time for getting sick!!!

I know a lot of people/men see Autumn and wonder if this program can be for men too. Well let me tell you my hubs has been working out regularly for almost a year and while he is in the middle of Insanity Max: 30, he passed on the PULSE day and joined me for a little Dirty 30 on Valentines Day morning and he even admitted he got a good 30 minute burn in!!!

We’ll be doing round 2 together 🙂

Its been FRIGID in western PA this weekend and as much as I dislike these subzero temperatures I can tell you I was pretty darn productive!!! Today I’ve already prepped the Turkey Meatballs and Veggie Egg Cups for this week…along with some cajun chicken, tilapia, mancakes for the hubby, and veggies!!! I’ve set myself up for success….I just need to resist the random snacking and desire to finish off my munchkins’ snacks!!!

My week 1 goal was primarily to STOP finishing remaining food and the mindless snacks – and I failed. Why is it that that macoroni and cheese just screams out my name to take just ONE bite?!?! My willpower was just bad this week!!!

So this week I’ll try again…no more finishing the oatmeal or cereal or those darn cheese its – its time to FOCUS and stick to my meal plan!!!

I’ve planned out week 2 really focusing on the foods at the top of the lists to maximize my results!!! My YELLOWS are primarily quinoa, sweet potatoes and oatmeal…my REDS are usually fish/seafoood, chicken, turkey, eggs, and Shakeology, my PURPLES are apples and berries and my GREENS are asparagus, broccoli, peppers, spinach and cucumbers. I’ve also eliminated bananas, greek yogurt and almond milk.

I took the time, planned, shopped and prepped and now I’m looking to my challengers and accountability group to help hold me to my goals this week!!!!

Whether you’re looking to lose 15 pounds, 20 pounds or more OR whether you’re looking to just tone up and get ready for bikini season – you can reach your goals without ever leaving your home!

Through my online accountability group, you learn tips on clean eating, receive daily 1:1 coaching, motivation, accountability and SUPPORT!!!!

If you’re interested in joining my private group run through Facebook fill out the application below I’ll send you all the details!

You can get the body you’re looking for if you COMMIT to 25/30 minutes a day, 5-7 days a week and I promise you RESULTS!!!! This is exactly how I got started and I am forever grateful I took that leap!!!

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Cashew ‘N’ Oat Hotcakes

February 14, 2015February 13, 20151 Comment

So week 1 of the 21-Day Fix Extreme is almost complete and I have to say all of the recipes we’ve tried so far from the nutrition guide have been AMAZING!!! I decided to save these for the weekend and make enough for both Saturday and Sunday mornings and they were a hit for the entire family!!!

Cashew ‘N’ Oat Hotcakes

Makes 10 servings, 2 hotcakes each – 1/2 Purple 1 yellow, 1 teaspoon

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup raw cashews
1 dash Himalayan salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 TBS coconut oil, melted
1 large egg
1 1/3 cups water
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
5 cups mixed berries

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Pulse oats, cashews, salt and cinnamon in a food processor or blender until coarsely ground.

2. Add egg, oil, water and vanilla extract; pulse until well blended

3. Heat medium nonstick skillet, lightly coated with spray, over medium heat.

4. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into skillet for each pancake; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbles form on top (I found a large cookie scooper to work the best for making them even!!!)

5. Flip with spatula and cook for 30 seconds

6. Repeat with remaining batter

7. Serve pancakes topped evenly with berries

I opted to use blueberries but my hubs did a mixture of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries!!! I love that these are gluten free and contain coconut oil – two things I’m trying to make part of my routine!!!

Clearly we were all excited to try these out as my hubs snuck a bit in before I could capture the big picture!!!

I can’t say enough good things about the 21-Day Fix Extreme!!! If you would like to give this program a try – or any other Home DVD workout program – please fill out the application below so we can connect! I’d love to help you reach your health and fitness goals!!!

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Candy Bar

February 13, 2015February 13, 20151 Comment

No joke – I have NEVER drank a shake so fast…and I’ve think I’ve had a lot of fabulous concoctions!!! I got a cold headache twice and was a tiny bit sad when it was gone but my goodness it was delish!!!!

Meet: Candy Bar Shakeo

As is above – this would be:

1 RED, 1 GREEN, 1/2 PURPLE and 2 tsps for all my 21-day fix followers!!!

But I have played around with this and will say although the banana makes for a more smooth texture, the taste is fine without it!!! So after the first day I have been leaving out the banana. You can also use PB2 rather than the all natural PB if you prefer which will cut down on the calories/fat.

On the flip side I made this for my hubs with unsweetened almond milk (1 Yellow) and a full banana (2 purples) and it was literally like a Dairy Queen Blizzard!!! The pure almond extract is definitely what makes it!!!

Let me know if you give this a try!!!

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Not sure what flavor you’d like – but still want to give Shakeology a try? Try this flavor sampler pack to figure what which is your favorite!

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Turkey Chili

February 11, 2015February 12, 20151 Comment

So….if you heard that there were going to be more awesome recipes in the 21-day fix Extreme nutrition guide I am here to confirm its TRUE! Not only do these new, intense workouts ROCK but the meal plan is amazing!!! We’ve been trying recipes out all week and we have not been let down yet!

The first dinner recipe we tried out was the Turkey Chili! I actually did 1.5x the recipe so I could freeze some for a quick dinner one night next week or whenever we need it!!! But even with freezing some – we had enough for 2 dinners and a lunch for both me and my hubs! I actually think tonight’s dinner tasted better since the flavors all had a chance to combine and settle in!!! My 20-month old was a HUGE fan too!!!

Turkey Chili

Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each

1/2 Green, 1 Red, 1/2 Yellow

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 tsp olive oil
1.5 pounds raw 93% lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (I used red and yellow and added extra!)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (to taste; optional)
1 (15-0z) cans black beans or pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 (15-0z) can all-natural diced tomatoes, no sugar added
12 fresh cilantro sprigs, finely chopped (for garnish, optional)

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-heat.

2. Add turkey, onion, peppers and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.

3. Add cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute

4. Add beans and tomatoes (with liquid). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.

5. Serve warm, sprinkled with cilantro

Start to finish this took about an hour but while I was making it I also multitasked and cut up veggies for the week, cleaned and portioned out our berries and made our Mancakes for the next day. Productive meal prep hour no doubt!!!

If you’re going to freeze this, like I did, cook fully, let cool, place in freezer bag. When ready to eat, pull from freezer and allow to thaw overnight. Cook in crockpot on low for 3-4 hours or on the stovetop until warmed through! ENJOY!!!!

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