Happy Thanksgiving EVE, EVE, EVE!!!! I am beyond excited to share with you some Team Beachbody Black Friday Deals that are going live TOMORROW – so I guess it should be called Black Tuesday?!?! Either way – you can save up killer cash on some of the hottest Beachbody programs and equipment! The important thing is this. You do not want to wait to score these deals. There are limited quantities and once they are sold out, they are G.O.N.E! Last year it was sold out within 24 hours and some within hours! And I don’t know about you – but I love a great deal….and when I can score that deal from the comfort of my cozy warm, house even better 🙂
Oh and before you start scrolling down and realize how much information there is and get overwhelmed, stop, take a breath and ask me questions as you have them – I am here to help YOU!
How long is the sale?
To help you work towards your health and fitness goals as 2014 winds down, Beachbody is putting out some amazing special offers! The fun begins TOMORROW, November 25th, around 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST and ends on Tuesday, December 2nd around 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST. Remember, all offers have a limited quantity available and will no longer be available once those quantities have been sold.
What’s on sale?
The sale features several workout program classics, including the entire P90X® series, TurboFire®, Hip Hop Abs®, jump mat, barbell weights and more!!! All are LIMITED TIME offers—ONLY while supplies last.
So that means you better grab them while the deals are still available!! When they are gone, they are gone for good!!! Click the links below to check out some additional details!!!
And to sweeten the deal a little more! I’m throwing in my own special offer as well! The offer below is only for my customers who purchase Shakeology Home Direct with me as their coach! You will receive $10 cash back plus 3 free E&E (energy and endurance pre-workout formula) packets FREE!!! A great way to try supplements without committing to an entire box or jar!!!
Once your order is placed you will receive $10 cash back and the packets will be mailed directly to you!!
Last but not least!! If you are interested in getting Shakeology and a fitness program together take advantage of the Challenge Pack offer! You will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Certificate with any challenge pack purchased through me as your coach from now until the last day of November!!
NOTE: Not sure what program to choose??? I can help you!!! So complete the application below and we will discuss your current fitness level, your weight loss goals and your current nutrition to find a plan that works for you!!! If you order any product that includes Shakeology HD you will receive an invitation to our premium 21 day December Challenge! The 21 day December Challenge is deisgned to help you stay committed to your goals through the holiday season. We’ll be sharing our best habits to help you enjoy your favorite foods and still maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Ok – where are all my Shaun T fans??? Whether you’re a fan of Insanity or T25 you are likely feeling the same way I am about Shaun T’s latest and greatest!!! I am so excited to do this new, insane workout!!! I know – crazy, right?!?!
I have to confess…I never even touched the original Insanity. I own it. I watched my hubby (attempt to) do it but I had absolutely NO desire to even dabble. However fast forward 2 kids and a few years later – and I am STOKED! Why? Because I am in better shape, my husband is in better shape, and I know he’s going to be there – right beside me – pushing me to my MAX! We did T25 together about a year ago but then he moved on to P90X3 and Body Beast and I moved on to 21-day fix, PiYo, and P90. Let me just say – I’m excited to have my workout buddy back!
What I like about the most recent Beachbody programs is they all run just about 30 minutes. Let’s be honest – no one wants to workout for an hour!!!! But 30 minutes – 30 minute is just 2% of your day – it can happen!!!
What is INSANITYMAX:30?
INSANITYMAX:30 is the challenging new 60 day, 30-minute, in-home workout program from Shaun T, creator of INSANITY and Focus T25. Shaun T has developed 150 new cardio and strength moves that will make you push harder and dig deeper than ever before to get the best body of your life in just 60 days.INSANITYMAX:30 will be the hardest 30 minutes of the day and you need to be ready to MAX OUT. It’s not about “getting through” all 30 minutes, it’s about going as hard as possible, for as long as possible, until becoming “MAXED OUT” (i.e. until taking the first rest and/or breaking proper form). No equipment needed… just push to the MAX for INSANE results in just 60 days.
So you may be thinking – how is this different than the original???
Well, for starters, this time they include a modifier! Don’t get me wrong – its still going to be intense. But you don’t have to be in tip top shape to get started. You just need the courage to begin, dedication to continue, and support to pick you up when the going gets tough! But if you have any serious injuries or limitations you may want to go with something like T25 to start! It is going to be a heck of a workout and I am so up for the challenge. I am a huge fan of Shaun T and can’t wait for him to kick my butt -again- for 60 days.
WHEN???
It will be released December 2nd and I am looking for 5 other people and/or couples who are ready to push themselves to the MAX and do this program with me – with us – and join my test group! We will support each other, share our struggles and lift each other up when we need it most. I know this is not going to be easy…there will be moves that are going to make me want to cry. I will be tired. I will be sore. But it will be worth it!!!!
If you are interested in joining my first ever INSANITY MAX: 30 test group please fill out the form below to be considered for 1 of the 5 spots and we can do this together!!!
Ok, so maybe its easy to immediately, quickly, answer YES. But if say “yes” – can you say your actions meet your words? Do you treat your body the way it should be treated? Do you fuel your body with healthy foods? Or do you choose convenience and cost over true health benefits? Do you make sure you get some form of exercise for at least 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week? Or do you make excuses as to why you can’t find the time to get up and get moving?
Alright – so that was a lot of questions but I really want you to stop for a minute. If you think about your answers to those questions and you really do act as if you value your own health and fitness – then good for you!!! You are LIVING and LEADING a healthier more fulfilling life and chances are you generally feel pretty darn good about yourself! But if you aren’t really valuing yourself – how about you start now – start TODAY!!!
I never understood my husband’s “all or nothing” attitude. He was either riding the healthy living train or not. I on the other hand had the “well I worked out which means I EARNED a bowl of ice cream” attitude. And truth is – you can’t burn off an unhealthy diet! Take it from me – I did the T25 workouts for almost 6 months but didn’t change a thing in with my nutrition. And yes, you guessed it, my results matched my efforts – I DIDN’T LOSE A POUND! And I was frustrated. I didn’t understand why other people were getting results and I was at a stand still. Turns out it wasn’t the program’s fault – but rather the choices I was making in the kitchen – or better yet – bakery! But…I switched gears and gave the 21-day fix a try and actually committed to following the meal plan AND doing the workouts AND joined a challenge group and low and behold – RESULTS!!! Turns out when you start looking at food as your body’s FUEL rather than a reward the rewards will come on their own. True results and a body that looks as good as it feels!!!
The 21-day fix changed me and my family. Not only from an appearance standpoint but the way I looked at food. I learned about clean eating, portion control and made small changes that made a big impact in our lives. My husband joined me on this journey and we embraced the change-TOGETHER! We started coming up with ways to take old favorites and turn them into healthy clean meals we could all enjoy! Not only did we both lose weight but we both FELT better, had more energy to play with our kids, and we were actually eating more food – but in the right portions – and at the right times! As we continued to embrace this change and clean eating, the more it simply became OUR LIFESTYLE.
Shakeology Pudding – in a SOLO cup!
We are a clean eating family. We focus on healthy portion sizes, we eat 2.5-3 hours apart, there are very little to no processed foods, and we drink a heck of a lot of WATER. When we travel we not only have snacks for the kids but our own snacks – healthy snacks – and we don’t look for excuses. Is it always easy? No! But is it always worth it? ABSOLUTELY!
The one thing that has played a HUGE rule in this lifestyle change has been SHAKEOLOGY.
I’ll start by saying as I began this whole Beachbody workout routine I remember seeing posts from other people who just LOVED this shake and I couldn’t possibly think of how some powdered “meal replacement shake” could really be THAT GOOD and REALLY worth the it. Well you know what they say – don’t knock it until you try it!!! It took a few go arounds but once I decided to give it a try and committed to drinking it for one week straight to “see what the hype was about” my only thought after those 7 days was “Why did I wait so long!” This would have been a godsend in those very first early newborn baby stages!!!!
This stuff was what I needed!!!! I was struggling to balance my newborn who thought sleep was the worst possible way to spend his time and a busy toddler who just wanted to go go GO. Sitting down to eat any meal was simply never going to happen – but I could shake up a shake or blend something creative in the blender and fuel up while tending to the needs of my kids without having to sacrifice my own nutrition! And now mom doesn’t have to be the last one to eat 🙂 I used to be the Queen of “granola bars” but if you are one to grab one and go – check out the label on some of the most popular “breakfast bars” – you can’t even pronounce half the ingredients!!! They’re essentially glorified candy bars! Needless to say, Shakeology quickly became my “duh” meal. Life just doesn’t make sense without it!!! With my busy schedule I need something that I can depend on every single day. Shakeology is a full meal replacement shake (NOT A PROTEIN SHAKE!) and it takes about 60 seconds to make and includes all the dense nutrition of several servings of salad all in about 150 calories per glass! The energy it gives me is insane and so important to help me get through each day!!!
ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR???
Do you feel as though you are living the life I mentioned above? Or can you relate to at least one aspect? Are you stuck in a spot where you WANT to be healthier but you can’t seem to figure out how you can possibly fit one more thing in your day?
Here are a few tips for you to get started, stay on track, and/or reach your own goals:
Start today, NOW! Like RIGHT NOW!!!! Don’t wait until Thanksgiving or after Christmas or once the New Year begins…START NOW! Why? Why not??!! Like I said in my Healthy Holiday Goals post a few days ago – you can start now or you can wait and see if you fall into that average “7-10 pound” weight gain most people experience during this season. Its your choice. But do me a favor – and consider: Can you imagine how you’ll FEEL if you decide to commit today??? Imagine how your clothes will fit…imagine how you’ll carry yourself…imagine how you’ll FEEL. Then let me know if you’re ready!
Start small – make a list of what you need to change and start making little changes each week. I’m not saying you have to jump right and start working out 7/days a week eating only 100% clean foods, etc… But start making small changes. Become aware of the ingredients in the foods you’re putting into your body. Chances are if you can’t read the label or pronounce the word you probably shouldn’t be eating it! Give yourself a self evaluation on your exercise, nutrition and water in take – what needs the most attention? Make a new goal/positive change each week. For example, your first step may be to rid your house of all the “bad/unhealthy” foods, next you may need to start getting 30 minutes of exercise at least 3x a week, then increase your water intake and/or decrease/eliminate soda or any other sugary drink you consume. And yes – this counts diet soda too! As you continue to make these changes, add in something new until you’ve transformed your LIFESTYLE.
If you can’t control the sweets – keep them out of the house. Ok – this is where I struggle the most. My daughter and I LOVE to bake.
My little man LOVES mommy’s shake!
My son naps, we bake. Its just our “thing”. Its fun and we get a yummy treat out of it! But let’s be honest – no one needs dessert everyday! Besides – it certainly doesn’t do anything to benefit our kids! We’ve been able to shift gears and start doing art crafts during naps and when she REALLY wants to bake I try to take a healthy spin on it like my sweet potato brownies. And if we are going to splurge and make some chocolate chip cookies I will do it on a day when we can take them somewhere and share them so one cookie doesn’t turn into a lunch filled with cookies for her or me! Then they’re gone and we can all focus again!!!
If you struggle with finding the time in your day to make healthy meals then replace 1 meal a day with shakeology. Why??? I’ll ask you this way – WHY NOT??? There is nothing else out there even comparable! I know I said it once but I’ll say it again – SHAKEOLOGY is NOT A PROTEIN SHAKE like a lot of people think. Shakeology is a full meal replacement with the right carb to protein ratio to fuel your body and keep you full for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. It has the fast burning carbohydrates with the slower burning protein to keep you satisfied. The one aspect that sets this meal replacement drink apart from anything else out there is that it is loaded with all natural ingredients, not processed ingredients, that are going to meet your daily requirements for vitamins and nutrients. Most people notice an increase in energy levels as it provides the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs! Your cravings for sweets are also decreased which is typically caused by a vitamin deficiency and that you will no longer experience. I do want to make something clear – it is not a weight loss shake – although it is clinically proven to AID in weightloss. It’s a nutritious meal replacement shake that will help you lose weight naturally. I drink it Every. Single. Day. And with all the benefits I can see and feel, I’ll take this $4 meal over any other option out there! I’m not going to pretend like it’s not an investment-because it is. It is an investment in your health-and-you should invest in your health because when you feel better you are more confident, healthier and happier! Plus the convenience aspect of being able to grab – shake – and go – can’t be beat! There’s no drive-through for this busy mama!!! Food is your fuel for your body – FUEL your body RIGHT!
JOIN A CHALLENGE GROUP! There’s Power in numbers my friends!!! There’s other options out there besides Beachbody – but no other company combines it all for you. The Fitness you get from the top of the line workout programs with some of the best trainers, the Nutrition from Shakeology combined with the nutrition guide that will come with your DVD workout program and the SUPPORT of a challenge group. Surround yourself with people with similar goals, similar likes and similar desires and you will see you pushing each other further and further along! Join my next challenge group and I promise you – I will help YOU reach YOUR goals! Fill out the application below for a spot!!
Yes, I LOVE SHAKEOLOGY – that’s no secret! I am still amazed that someone found a way to pack the nutritional value of 6 salads into a glass. To include digestive enzymes, probiotics, protein, antioxidants and nearly every vitamin and mineral your body needs in a convenient meal replacement shake that – GET THIS – tastes AhMAZING! It’s like magic!
But this stuff isn’t just limited to a meal replacement shake – it makes some incredible desserts!!!! And one of my all time favorites is Shakeology Pudding:
WHAT YOU NEED:
¾ cups plain Green Yogurt
¼ – ½ scoop Chocolate (Vegan or Regular) Shakeology
1-2 TBS PB2 or All natural Peanut Butter
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Combine the 3 ingredients into a bowl and stir until blended. If you want to get real crazy you can even toss in a few chocolate chips – but I think its good just the way it is!
This is a sure fire way to satisfy any sweet tooth craving!!! I usually opt for the lower calorie option and do 1 TBS of PB2 whereas my hubby opts for the 2 TBS of all natural PB – but it’s totally up to you! Either way it’s a delicious, high protein, 21-day fix approved (1 ¼ – 1 ½ reds plus a few of your tsps depending on how much PB or PB2 you use!!!)
You can get your own 30 day Shakeology supply HERE
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!
As a beachbody coach I run health and fitness challenge groups to help other people begin and/or continue their health and fitness journey and turn it into a LIFESTYLE! If you’re interested in more information about ways to enjoy clean eating and/or would like to be part of my upcoming challenge group, fill out the form below! Together we can end the trend of obesity!
Thanksgiving is fast approaching which means Christmas is right around the corner. How did that even happen? No seriously – how did that happen??? I swear as I get older the days/months/years go by so much faster! Yes I get it, time actually moves at the same rate all year round, but my goodness its just crazy!!!
Looking ahead, I can see the holidays being a challenge when it comes to my health and fitness goals. I have a feeling I’m not alone here. The weather is getting cooler, we are covered in layers making it a bit easier to hide behind a scarf or a cute jacket and our daylight time is shortened, making it that much more tempting to just lay in bed and SNOOZE! The weekends are filled with holiday parties and the spread of food present at these family holiday meals is undoubtedly going to be amazing! And of course there’s the Christmas cookies! Don’t even get me started on the cookies…
Anyone else feeling my pain??? I know some of you have to be! On average, most people will put on 7-10 lbs during the holiday season, and I for one do not plan on being part of that! But that doesn’t mean its not going to be a challenge, something I will have to work for. Between traveling, school parties for my kiddos, work parties, social get togethers, and being surrounded by delicious temptations for practically 6 weeks straight, food becomes used as a form of comfort rather than the fuel it is designed to be resulting in overeating and poor choices!
In an effort to keep myself accountable and not be in that average 7-10 pound weight gain category, I’m setting some big goals to reach over this holiday season so I stay on track, can enjoy the meals, but not over do it!
In my challenge groups, I always tell my challengers to make their goals public. When you share your goals you’re more likely to stick to them. So I’m taking my own advice. So this is me, telling YOU my goals, and inviting you into this journey!
Holiday health and fitness goals:
Complete the 21 Day Fix.I felt my best when I strictly followed the 21-day fix eating plan and workouts back in February. I went on to complete a few more rounds in addition to PIYO, T25 and most recently P90 but once I met my weight goal I started getting a bit more lenient in my food choices. Generally still healthy ones, but more splurges and slowly but surely my weight started creeping back up! I will continue with P90 through Thanksgiving and pick up with my HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS challenge group on December 3rd for a full round as we head into Christmas! And I’m using my round 1 pics as MY motivation to KEEP pushing even when it gets hard.
Be active 7 days/week! I’ll be honest – when I don’t do a workout or toss in a walk/short run I tend to get lazy all around. My workouts make me happy! They get my engergy pumping, my heart rate up and I just feel GOOD! I will workout 7 days a week through this holiday season including at least one active stretch day (Hello YOGA FIX!!!!)
Drink one gallon of water every day!I already drink A LOT of water but I feel this is going to be even more important through the holidays. Its easy to track – 6 shaker cups full of water and BAM – DONE!!! I know this is going to result in me heading to the potty hourly but I’m also hopeful this will help me keep my alcohol intake on the low side. In general, I really don’t drink a lot of alcohol but if I’m going to do it this is usually the time of year that hits home the most!
Do a family “Turkey Trot” on Thanksgiving It would be easy to make excuses not to workout on Thanksgiving day but I already know I make better decisions and feel better when my day starts off with a good sweat sesh…so what better way to kick off the holiday than with a little run with my family! Making the commitment now will helps us all hold each other accountable.
Limit my sweets at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner! This has been a BIG struggle for me in the past. I love DESSERTS – specifically cookies. I can pass on the turkey and mashed potatoes and corn and stuffing but I tend to have no self-control when it comes to sweets. I mean literally, I will sit there and eat til I cannot breathe anymore. Gross, I know! But, this year I WANT that to CHANGE! I will have some cookies, but I will have self control and I am going to use my Shakeology as my “sweet tooth” fix for the day. I mean, seriously, why not! It tastes like a cheat meal – but its not…its a full meal replacement nutritious shake, gives me energy, provides me with all the nutrition I need, keeps me full for nearly 3 hours, and takes care of my daily vitamin – Oh, and it takes about 1 minute to make! Talk about a “fast food value meal”!!!
There you have it. These are my TOP 5 Holiday health and fitness goals. I haven’t missed a workout in MONTHS but my nutrition is and always has been my biggest struggle – I LOVE sweets!!! But – I am determined to make this my healthiest holiday season ever.
I will enjoy my time with my family without focusing solely on the food around us but rather being thankful for the changes I’ve made in my life and my family’s life so that we are all healthier and happier! And – I would love for you to do the same! I encourage you to make your own goals – from now until the end of the year – how do you want to close out 2014? Your goals don’t have to be the same as mine, but you should have something in mind to guide you through this food-filled, tempting season!!!
If you’re ready to join me on my journey we can hold each other accountable through my HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS challenge group! I have to say – like most things – there’s power in numbers! Just fill out the application below and we’ll get this Holiday Party started!!!
I was making good use of naptime on Sunday and while the gluten free brownies were baking I started prepping for my first ever attempt on Butternut Squash Soup! I think its the idea of knowing how darn hard those things are to cut up but I bought the squash a week ago and had yet to cut them open. And this isn’t the first time I ran into “needing” to use them up! I got a recipe for some delicious soup from my brother in law and made a few tweaks to create a delicious, healthy, butternut squash soup!
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 medium onion, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 gloves of garlic
1 butternut squash, cleaned, skinned, and sliced
1/2 Granny Smith Apple, skin removed, chopped
25-30 oz low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 tsp olive oil
Pumpkin or sunflower seeds (optional)
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Sautee onion, carrots and garlic in olive oil, until soft.
Add butternut squash and apples
Add chicken/vegetable stock until just covered and bring to a boil. Then simmer until soft.
Put all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. You may have to do this in two batches.
Pour back into pan and season as desired***
Serve topped with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a little added crunch!
***I’ll be honest – I didn’t add anything else!!! Some things to consider would be salt, pepper and ground nutmeg! You could also add heavy cream depending on the consistency you like – but I was trying to keep it low cal! Plus it was DELICIOUS just the way I made it so I saw no need in adding anything else!
This batch made about 10 cups – enough for two dinners and a few lunches!!! You could also freeze some into individual containers for a quick easy weeknight meal! I think its safe to say it was also toddler approved!!!
Day 4 and we finally finished it all up! I’ll be making this one again soon for sure – likely Thanksgiving Day!
Whether you’re new to clean eating or a seasoned pro – if you’re interested in more information fill out the form below to join one of my upcoming health and fitness accountability and support groups! Together we can end the trend of obesity!
I usually spend my Sundays with my family using nap time to meal plan and grocery shop for the upcoming week however I found myself with a quite a bit of produce leftover from the week on the verge of going bad. I don’t use the word “hate” very often but I really truly HATE wasting food!!!
Top of my must use list: 2 baked sweet potatoes and quinoa!
Using the two sweet potatoes was a pretty easy decision! I had remembered seeing a brownie recipe a while back and this seemed like the perfect opportunity to give it a try!!! My hubs has recently gone gluten free so I wanted to make sure it was something the entire family could enjoy!
Sweet Potato Brownies (Gluten Free)
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 Large or 2 small sweet potatoes
3 eggs, whisked
1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 TBSP Cooked Quinoa*
3 TBSP Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking powder
dash of salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips
*I had leftover quinoa in my fridge. You could also use quinoa flour or coconut flour as a substitute
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Bake your sweet potatoes (or if you’re like me use leftover ones!), peel skin and let cool
Heat oven to 350 degrees
Mash sweet potatoes and add: eggs, coconut oil, honey, vanilla
Add dry ingredients: quinoa, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and mix well
Stir in chocolate chips
Pour into 8×8 glass baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
If you have a little helper like me that’s an extra bonus!
My only advice – Try not to eat the entire pan! I had 1/4 of the pan gone within minutes and had to hide it from myself in the microwave!
As a beachbody coach I run health and fitness challenge groups to help other people begin and/or continue their health and fitness journey and turn it into a LIFESTYLE! If you’re interested in more information about ways to enjoy clean eating and/or would like to be part of my upcoming challenge group, fill out the form below! Together we can end the trend of obesity!
So, with every new month comes a few new promotions from Beachbody designed to help you reach those health and fitness goals and I couldn’t be more excited about the PiYO KICKSTART Challenge pack available this month! I know how hard it is to get started with a new program but this refresh is the best jumpstart into feeling energized and ready for the new challenge! You will get the chance to kickstart your workout with the 3-day Refresh and get long and lean while building strength and flexibility with PiYo! I’ve completed the PIYO program as well as the 3 day refresh and you can see my thoughts, reviews and results as well!!!
Even if you’re not ready for the refresh but ready to rock it with Chalene – the PiYo challenge pack is also available without the refresh for just $10 on top of your monthly cost of shakeology. Give it a try and see what all the buzz is about! This program will truly benefit ANYONE and EVERYONE!!! And remember – there’s always a full money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied! I challenge you to prove me wrong 🙂
Day 1 vs. Day 60 of PIYO
Not familiar with PiYO???? From celebrity trainer Chalene Johnson, PiYo is a low-impact, high-intensity 60-day body transformation program. It uses the most effective pilates and yoga inspired moves set to a fast pace to help burn fat and sculpt long, lean muscles. Its a cardio program like nothing else out there!!! Carve every inch of the body without jumps, weights, or strained joints.
I invite you to read more about the PIYO programand specific workout details and see if you think this is right for you!!! I can’t say enough good things about it!
With the new month comes our shorter days and colder weather and you may find it a bit more difficult to get your day started, get up and get moving!!! I know how hard it is to stay away from all the temptations lurking around, pumpkin spiced lattes, cookies and cakes at weekend parties, etc…, so if you need accountability, please, please, please fill out the form below! I have a new Clean Eating and Shakeology challenge group starting on November 10th and it would be awesome to be able to give you the support you need to reach your fitness goals so you head into Thanksgiving, spending time with your family and comfortable from the inside out!!! Don’t tell me you are too old, too busy, too big… I dont buy excuses!!!! I am so gracious for the healthy lifestyle Beachbody has created for me, my family, my friends and my customers and I want to pay it forward by sharing these programs with as many people as possible!!! Contact me today if you’re interested in learning more!!!
PIYO Flip – beginning of the program vs. the end of the 8 weeks
*Remember you don’t have to be great to start – but you have to start to be great!*
Ok, ok, want to know my secret to the fastest weeknight dinner – USE A ROTISSERIE CHICKEN!!!! In an ideal world, I would grill my chicken every week…but with the colder weather approaching, heating up the grill seems to take FOREVER and some nights…that little rotisserie chicken is simply perfect!!!
I started buying them when my little guy started on “real foods”. A friend of mine suggested it because the meat is so soft and easy to chew, especially when the teeth are limited! And although my little guy can pound the chicken, he couldn’t always finish it before it would go bad – so I started coming up with other uses.
No joke – this dinner went from the fridge to the table in about 5 minutes! But this was all in the advanced prep!
WHAT YOU NEED:
(makes 2 servings)
2 cups broccoli
1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
1.5 cups shredded chicken*
2-3 TBS of Hot Sauce (I prefer red hot)
*If you don’t have a rotisserie chicken you can make your own shredded chicken! I like to make big batches periodically by simply cooking several chicken breasts in the crockpot with about a cup of water or chicken broth and some garlic and fresh lemon slices. Once its cooked, shred it, let it cool and then freeze into smaller batches to add into meals like this or soups, salads, sandwiches, etc…! If its only lightly seasoned the possibilities are endless!!!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Mix all ingredients in a pan until thoroughly heated – and voila! Dinner is ready!!!
Since the chicken is already flavored and there is some salt in the red hot I don’t add anything additional seasonings. This makes for great, fast dinner and you can easily double for a quick lunch later in the week!
BONUS –> You can also make this fit your 21-day fix meal plan! Each serving would equate to one green (broccoli) 1 yellow (rice/quinoa) and 1 red (chicken). The hot sauce adds some additional salt but otherwise would be a “free food” so I usually count this as 1 teaspoon and my orange. You could also top with some avocados (1 blue).
Don’t let a busy schedule leave you limited to fast food, take out or other unhealthy dinner options. If you plan prep and focus – eating clean and healthy can be fun, delicious, and save you money $$$. Whether you’re new to clean eating or a seasoned pro – if you’re interested in more information fill out the form below to join one of my upcoming health and fitness accountability and support groups! Together we can end the trend of obesity!
Ok, ok, so we are dealing with something in my house that few women experience – my hubby cannot gain weight!? Only problems a man can have, right?! He actually recently started the Body Beast program after 2 rounds of P90 X and the additional workouts are really increasing his metabolism – he’s literally hungry ALL the time!
So while he’s trying to gain weight (healthily) and I’m trying to maintain we’ve been searching for ways to enjoy similar foods but while adding a bit more into his plate!
This Kit Kat Shakeology has been a daily occurrence for about 5 days running now but I make it two totally different ways. His is with almond milk—>mine is with water. He uses 2 TBS of all natural PB—-> I use 1 TBS of PB2. He uses 1/2 a banana —> I occassionally add in 1/4 of a banana- and with these little changes his comes in around 650 calories and mine is under 300 calories. We get the both of best worlds! One amazing shake that can be both a high calorie meal replacement shake, a low calorie meal replacement shake or something in between!
Let me know if you give it a try – we both love it!!!
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1-2 TBS All natural PB or PB2
10 oz of liquid – almond milk and/or combination water (milk will make it more creamy)
2 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 rice cake
1/2 banana
1 cup ice
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Add all ingredients to the blender. Crush ice for about 10 seconds and blend until smooth consistency.
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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!
1 Large or 2 small sweet potatoes
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