Just when I thought Mancakes couldn’t get any better…this little creation came about
Ok – so a lot of you may already know I am a HUGE fan of Mancakes – specifically the Berry Mancakes however as I was prepping to leave for vacation I had some blueberries that needed to be used up and one very ripe banana so I figured I’d whip up some Mancakes for our road trip to the OBX – after all these are one of my favorite road trip/car meals!
I remembered a little convo with one of my coaches who mentioned she had added walnuts once before so I went for it and then I kept on adding! And while I don’t always want to consume my “blues” with breakfast, these were just like a treat!!!!
Blend until you reach your desired consistency (I usually do about 20-30 seconds)
Pour into pan and cook as “normal” pancakes – heating until bubbles form on top, flipping once.
This got me about 9 small mancakes for each serving and I loved the little crunch of the walnuts!!!
A repeat recipe no doubt!
Clean, gluten free, and 21-day fix approved!
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Looking for 10 people for my Summer Treats CHALLENGE ☕
So…moment-of-truth:
How many of you treat yourself to a DQ Blizzard or Fro-Yo with the kiddos or grab an iced coffee on the way to work – a few times a week?
(Or ehm…ehm… almost every single day)?! ☝
So, that used to be us. No joke – I remember the summer I had my precious little princecess we were at DQ at least 4x a week. What can I say – WE LOVE ICE CREAM!!!! And I used that whole “I’m breastfeeding so I can eat anything I put my eyes on” excuse – oh those were the days!
However, the cost 💲💲💲 (AND calories) add up….and pretty quickly 😯And while I still enjoy our occasional treats – they are no longer daily! But that’s because I’ve started enjoying my own frozen chocolatey goodness – EVERY SINGLE DAY of the year and well, there’s no complaints in our house!
So, I’m looking for 10 people who would like to try to replace their SUMMER TREATS with Shakeology for one month to see the difference 30 days would make. (financially and physically….and emotionally 👈)
So who is up to try this for 30 days??? 😁
And if for some absolutely crazy insane reason you aren’t satisfied with your Shakeology, we have a 30 day guarantee and you can get your money back 👊 💪Nothing to lose, yet A LOT to gain!!!!
Email me at maeganblinka@gmail.com with the subject line SUMMER TREAT CHALLENGE with any questions or simply fill out the application below!
Summer is just around the corner and June 21st will be here before you know it!!!
But I get it…Memorial Day comes first…and MAYBE you want to kick back and relax, MAYBE you want to enjoy a guilt free beverage or two….or even three…or you want to indulge in a slice of pie or a GIANT cookie…I get it. I totally understand.
But…whether you’re planning to stay on track through the holiday weekend or whether you’re going to just live it up…when the weekend is over and Tuesday morning comes the fun will be over and I will be starting a new accountability group and I am INVITING –>YOU
We will be COUNTING DOWN to the first day of summer with the proven effective, and my personal favorite – the 21-day fix!
My Round 1 – 21 Day Fix Results
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MY GROUP?
Daily support
1:1 guidance
Accountability
Tips
Meal plans
Motivation
That fit fam connection between other driven people with similar goals!
RESULTS
This program is totally what got me started on my own journey and continues to be one of the most popular home fitness DVD work out programs and the most effective…WHY…because it WORKS!
WHAT DO YOU GET WITH YOUR CHALLENGE PACK:
30 minute workouts which include everything from Upper and Lower Body, Pilates, Yoga, and Cardio and more (Check out this video clip)
Color coded portion control containers and a nutrition guide that will help you learn to FUEL your body with the right foods to keep you energized, full, and satisfied!
Me, as your COACH to help support you along the way!!!
And if you’re thinking you just can’t do it or it won’t work for you then I CHALLENGE you to give me 21 days. Follow the meal plan, drink your Shakeology EVERY DAY, press play to a 30 minute workout and hold yourself accountable and I PROMISE you the results will follow!
Also – for all you VETERANS out there and ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN – You can actually sign up as a coach FOR FREE – Enjoy the DISCOUNT I get as a coach as a thank you for all your service, sacrifice and dedication!
Fill out this application to join – THERE’S POWER IN NUMBERS!
I am usually ALL ABOUT healthy, clean eating…even with my sweet treats! However when my one and only sister and first time mama-to-be asks me to whip up my old time specialties for her baby shower weekend, naturally I obliged!
Gluten free has to count for something right?!
WHAT YOU NEED:
1/2 cup margarine
2 cups All natural Peanut Butter
4 cups of sugar (i know I know – WOWZERS!)
1 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
6 cups old fashioned rolled oats
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
In a large saucepan, combine margarine, milk, sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Bring to a “rolling boil” – now this is the biggest part – a rolling boil means that there are large bubbles that do not go away when stirred.
Boil for 20-30 seconds (I usually set a timer. If you boil too long they will be dry but if you don’t do it long enough they won’t set up!)
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, stir in peanut butter until smooth.
Add oats and quickly drop onto waxed paper. I have found a pampered chef cookie scooper is the fastest and easiest way to do this but a spoon will also work!
TIP: These cookies don’t actually “freeze” solid. I usually keep them in the freezer and its two fold. 1) They kind of taste fudge-like and 2) It keeps me from staring at them on the counter and inhaling an entire batch in one day!!!
Its Friday night, you want something quick and easy (and preferably healthy!!!) for dinner but you really don’t want to cave into ordering pizza….you have 5 minutes…options are???
-OR-
Its Saturday afternoon, you haven’t made it to the grocery store for the week yet but you have 5 minutes to throw lunch together – what do you turn to?
Enter—->Egg Scramble
This has become one of our go to meals! It is our meat less Friday dinner during lent, as well as veggie filled breakfast on the weekends and/or a quick, healthy, filling lunch! You can add as much or as little as you’d like and really you can’t go wrong!
WHAT DO YOU NEED:
(per person)
2 eggs or 1 egg with 4 egg whites or 8 egg whites (1 red)
1 cup chopped spinach (1 green)
1/2 cup diced peppers, onions, asparagus (1/2 green)
1/4 avocado (1 blue)
2 tbs all natural fresh salsa (1/4 purple)
1/4-1/2 cup shredded chicken or ground turkey (red – varies depending on the amount)
1 slice toast (eziekiel is my favorite, my hubby opts for GF Udis but its also relish in a burrito! – 1 yellow)
slat and pepper to taste
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Spray skillet with olive oil or nonstick spray and heat to medium/high
Sautee spinach, peppers, onions, asparagus and any other veggies you have on hand for 1-2 minutes.
Add egg
Cook for 3-4 minutes until cooked thoroughly
Serve alone or on top a slice of toast along with your favorite toppings!
There are so many options with this meal. Like I said above – its perfect for Meat-free Fridays and you can make as much or as little as you need! We often call it our “kitchen sink” meal where whatever we have left in the fridge at the end of the week gets tossed in the pan and mixed up! And if you happen to have any leftovers…they do reheat up well!
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Its time to dig deep and sweat for something BIGGER!!!!
LLS Awareness and Support for Katy Ursta, Pittsburgh Woman of the Year Nominee
I am so excited to share our team’s goal and focus for the month of March…
A year ago, my fellow coach, Katy Ursta, was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphoma but this wife and mama of 2 wasn’t going to let it ruin her life or even slow her down!!! Upon diagnosis, she immeditately began 12 tough rounds of chemotherapy, every other week, for 24 weeks. As a health and fitness coach, she struggled with the concept of being sick, asking herself “who would want me as a coach”? What she never realized is what an inspiration her story would be for those around her!
Although sick, and tired, and unsure of what would lie ahead, she didn’t stop…she was consistent!!! Before and after every chemo treatment – she would SWEAT! Sweat for something bigger, sweat for those who couldn’t sweat and simply, SWEAT IT OUT! It wasn’t easy and not always pretty but she did it for herself and those affected by the horrible “cancer”. Throughout this tough time she learned that sometimes you just have to find the good every situation and she truly did TURN HER MESS INTO HER MESSAGE which in turned began to inspire people all over the country and I am beyond happy to share that she is officially in remission and CANCER FREE!!!
Her story is real, its inspirational, its unique and it has helped to take her on a new journey as she has been NOMINATED AS PITTSBURGH WOMAN OF THE YEAR!!!
Our goal is to help Katy her reach her goals by giving as much as possible to help other families battling and struggling through this expensive and terrible illness through LLS (Leukemia Lymphoma Society), support those who we know personally that fought these blood cancers, and also support Katy during her campaign for Pittsburgh Woman of the Year!
First, PRAYERS!! Many many prayers are needed through this amazing journey she is going through since overcoming many obstacles in the past year!
JOIN US FOR A FIT CLUB!!
MARCH 28th 9AM- 12pm EST
WHERE: Circleville Firehall in North Huntingdon, PA.
Join our Beachbody team, our Beachbody family, for a great workout, followed by a great post workout meal to fuel your body and give it a whole dose of dense nutrition with SHAKEOLOGY our health shake meal replacement!
Katy will be present at the start to talk about her journey!
Time to share this with everyone, everywhere! Talk to family and friends and have them join in on the fun, and lets honor those who fought this similar battle!!
100% proceeds will go straight to LLS fund to help other families struggling through these blood cancers!
If you are looking to get started on your own health and fitness journey and/or you are working towards your goals and would like to get recipes, support, and tips through my accountability groups including 1:1 coaching from me, I’d love to help you!!!
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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 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!!!!
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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!!!
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!!!
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
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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The wait is over but the excitement is still building!
I received my 21 Day Fix Extreme DVD package last week…and as you can see I received A LOT of STUFF!!! I went over what’s included last week but I wanted to share how I am preparing for this new program and the steps I go through when preparing for any program!
What to do to prepare for the 21-Day Fix Extreme:
READ! Not to sound like a school teacher, but seriously, read the entire packet. Everything that is in here is put here to help you SUCCEED and reach your health and fitness goals! You bought this program for a reason right?! Maximize it!!! You’ll see information about the “dreaded” before and after pictures, (just take them – trust me!!!) the workout schedule to follow, the nutrition guide, sample meal plans, great recipes to try, the equipment you will need, etc… The last thing you want to do is jump right into this and find out you don’t have something you need! You’re making an investment in your health treat it like one!
Make a meal plan!
Sure its Sunday, its my last rest day before my 21 Day Fix Extreme journey begins but I am still up bright and early so I can plan for my week! Nutrition is KEY! It plays such a bigger role than some think! Having a plan will help you stick to your goals, ensure you are getting all the proper nutrition, eating to fuel your body and therefore getting the most out of your workouts! Abs are made in the kitchen…and I’m looking for abs in this program, so I know my nutrition has to be spot on!!!!
I start by reading the book, figuring out the calorie bracket I fall into, then I make my meal plan and my grocery list! You’ll also see that I include my workout on the plan. This image also gets saved to my phone so I always know what I am to be eating and when!!!
Here’s my plan for week 1:
While a 21-Day fix meal plan may not necessarily be fit for the Extreme, the Extreme meal plan would be interchangeable for someone who is just starting out on the original 21-Day Fix.
You’ll see from above, I repeat a LOT of my foods! Having leftovers for lunch is a great way to minimize prep time! I also like to double up on a dinner or two (like Monday and Wednesday’s plan!) I’m trying a few new things out like the Veggie Egg cups, Cashew and Oat Pancakes and the Turkey Chili – all recipes found in the nutrition guide! The biggest change for me coming off the 21-Day Fix meal plan is reducing my yogurt. I used to eat Greek yogurt every day!!! But in the book, Autumn includes her favorites and what she personally eats and yogurt is not on the list! While I am not looking to totally duplicate her competition plan at this time, I am trying to maximize my results while planning for something I know I can sustain without feeling deprived. I’ve greatly reduced it and I am really focusing on keeping the week Gluten Free to reduce bloating I often feel when eating gluten! This is not something required but something I am personally doing to see how I feel!!!
And while planning is the harder part of the battle, make sure you make time to grocery shop, and prep all your food! I like to prep for as much of the week as possible but at a bare minimum you should clean and portion out your fruits, cut up your veggies and have at least the next day or two of meals/snacks all ready!
“A Sunday Well Spent Brings a Week of Content”
Makes sure you have the proper equipment: Just like the original 21-Day Fix, you will still need two sets of weights – a light and a heavy set but you will also need a resistance band.
When I first started the 21-Day Fix I used either no weights or 3lbs for my “light” and then 3 or 5lbs for my heavy. Then I increased to 5 lbs and 8 lbs. I have dabbled in the workouts this week and while 8s are still a challenge I am going to grab some 10 pounders so that when the time to increase is there – I’m ready!!! The resistance band that is included in the Ultimate Upgrade DVD package is pink, 15 pound band. I have the red one from T25 and it worked great for Pilates. Just make sure you have a band you can use!!!
Make sure the DVDs work! So I know this sounds a bit off but trust me on this one. Sometimes DVDs skip. Often? Not really! I personally have nearly every workout program Beachbody sells and I have never had it happen to me. However, I know of others who have gotten up, dressed and all psyched up to push play and get their sweat on only to find out the DVD doesn’t work or it skips for some reason. So take a few minutes and make sure they all work.
Set Goals – You can set a scale goal, # of inches lost goal, new pair of jeans goal or anything you want, but make sure you know what you’re working twoards, otherwise you won’t know if you’re on track to reach that goal and you may not feel like you have something concrete to work for!
I don’t necessarily have a number in mind, but what I do want is more defined abs. I have been working out regularly for almost a year now. I am still in the best shape of my life but I continue to struggle with my snacks, primarily finishing my kiddos foods!!! I don’t know what it is but I just struggle leaving those last few goldfish on the plate! So while my main meals are typically on point its my snacking. So my goal is to STOP finishing their meals and realizing it is okay to leave that last bite of oatmeal or those remaining crackers! By following this goal, I know the abs will follow – I just have to stick to my plan! I know…sounds easier than its going to be!!!
Take your GOODBYE pictures and measurements – Before pics, Goodbye pics, whatever you want to call them – just take them!!! You want to make sure you have good lighting, wear minimal clothing (sports bra and shorts or a swimsuit is great) take multiple poses and SAVE them! Coming from the person who never took before pictures when starting my first program and who deleted the next set, just take them! You’ll be thankful you have them!!! If you have a timer on your phone you can even take them yourself so you don’t have to enlist someone else to do it for you! Its easiest to have someone else do the measurements but again, if you have to do them yourself, that’s okay too, just make sure you have them. There will be days when the scale doesn’t move but having these other benchmarks to turn to will help reassure you, progress is happening – consistency is key!!!!
Last but not least, BELIEVE! Believe in yourself, believe you can do it, believe that even if you have a bad day you can jump right back in where you left off. And make sure you share your goals with your family and friends – support is key!!! You can do anything you put your mind to, but first you have to BELIEVE!
Tomorrow beings my first 21-Day Fix Extreme accountability group! There’s still time to join. Fill out the application below if you’re ready!
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day. Productive meal prep hour no doubt!!!
Maegan Blinka 