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80 Day Journey Q&A

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018Leave a comment

YOU GOT QUESTIONS AND IVE GOT ANSWERS

We just wrapped up week 2 in my 80 Day Launch party and let me just say the results are speaking for themselves.

I’m not talking so much about the visual changes as much as the way people are FEELING as a result of taking their HEALTH -AND- FITNESS to the next level.

Here are just a few testimonials:

And honestly the list went ON AND ON!!!

In the last two weeks I’ve received some repetitive questions about this new 80 Day journey I am following (and leading for others) along with a few questions on how the timed nutrition plan works and I thought I would address some of the most common questions here. If you think of anything else not answered please feel free to comment below or email me:

Q: Do you just drink shakes all day?

A: Ummmm NO! I do enjoy my superfoods shaken daily and have found immense relief using a post workout routine chocolatey slice of heaven in a cup to reduce the muscle soreness but my sweet friends YOU eat to fuel your bod here….and it comes in various forms.

Q: I bet your food is so bland and boring! So do you just munch on carrots and lettuce and call it a day?

Ummmm again, NOOOOO!
You’re EATING a good bit of WHOLE, natural FOODS!
And I am actually in the lowest calorie bracket and chances are in phase 2 I’ll even be eating more.
This is just a sample of the food I eat in a day. No I am not just “eating to eat” and YES I do really enjoy these foods!

Q: But it just seems TOO HARD to follow, especially on the weekends.

A: My simple answer: if you want something you’ve never had you have to do something you’ve never done

But in all honesty…YES it takes planning, a lot of planning, and prep & YES it takes time, YES it takes discipline but it’s only “HARD” when you allow it to be hard.

And when you EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE & CHANGE all in one swoop…anything is possible

We follow the meal plan on the weekend just as we do the week day!
Here’s a quick glance at what week 3 will look like for us:

Q: I’m not going to follow the nutrition plan, but I’ll do the 80 day obsession workouts, okay?!?

A: That’s totally fine but if you don’t follow the nutrition plan, then you are not “DOING THE PROGRAM”.

The program comes in two pieces, the fitness & the nutrition. To completely do the PROGRAM you must do both pieces.

Can you do the program and get good results?
Sure you can.
But to get the results you see from the test group participants you really do need to follow the timed nutrition aspect as well.

Let me clarify this is not a quick fix. This is simply a clean balance of whole foods SPECIFICALLY designed with macro combos with 5 meals each day. You’re not CUTTING any food group out and therefore do not have any phases back in. Its a lifestyle you could continue and the results, while they may not be DRASTIC, they’re going to be RESULTS I can sustain and THAT is something I can benefit from!

My launch party guests are the living proof of that and I am EXCITED to open enrollment in ROUND 2!

So if you missed LAUNCH DAY and now you’re ready to check this out check out the link below!!

Because together, we truly are STRONGER

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Chopped salad

May 12, 2017May 12, 2017Leave a comment

Its been 5 days of MAKING THE SHIFT with the new program SHIFT SHOP and I gotta say-feeling like a brand new baby challenger again just starting out has me feeling all the feels!!!

When I committed to the 21-day fix over 3 years ago i was 100% COMMITTED – following my meal plans, measuring my foods, avoiding the temptations and just staying focused. Once I met my “goal weight” I got more lenient.

Arguably – Rightfully so…but then I got comfortable. And 2 pounds here and 3 there started to add up.

And while my focus is not on the scale and more so on how I FEEL it was rippling into other areas and I am PROUD to say I AM BACK IN MY GROOVE!!!

One thing I used to have DAILY was a salad for lunch. I’m not talking plain chicken and lettuce. A loaded, filling, FUN and different salad to help me get in the greens and really fuel up on good foods and with salads a part of the daily lunch plan in week 1 of SHIFT SHOP – I fell back into where I started.

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 cup romaine/spinach
1/2 cup carrots
6oz grilled chicken (rotisserie also works well!)
1/2 cup steamed edamame
2 tbs almond slivers
Dressing of choice

(If you’re following the Shift Shop meal plan or Portion Fix nutrition system this would be: 1.5 greens, 1 red, 1 yellow, 1/2 blue, 1 orange)

Optional:

Strawberries
Tomatoes
Red peppers
Avocado

WHAT TO DO:

Combine the lettuce/spinach, carrots and chicken in a large bowl and chop (I find using the Pampered Chef Salad Choppers makes it a BREEZE!!!)

Add any additional toppings and dressing. Continue to chop

Top with almonds and edamame and ENJOY!!!

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Fast and Simple Cauliflower Rice

February 28, 2017February 27, 20171 Comment

Need a simple side dish but trying to avoid going carb crazy?!

We are LOVING cauliflower fried rice but I do believe there are good approaches to this simple little dish and not so good!

My best tip: KEEP IT SIMPLE!

Here’s what we found to rock our world:

WHAT YOU NEED:

3 cups riced cauliflower
1 TBS coconut oil
2 TBS slivered almonds
2 TBS fresh parsley

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Heat coconut oil over medium high heat
When hot, add riced cauliflower and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until it reaches your desired tenderness (note the color of the cauliflower will change slightly as it cooks…I used that as a guide!)
Top with the almonds and parsley and SERVE & ENJOY!

Note: We paired this with meatloaf for a classic, home cooked combo that warmed the tummy but didn’t grow the waistline!!!

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Salmon Burgers

January 26, 2017January 26, 2017Leave a comment

My mom has always made the BEST salmon cakes and its been one of those things I’ve left up to her. You know the thing you don’t want to mess with but you quickly suggest when going for a visit.

But after completing WHOLE 30 a few months ago I’ve got a little more creative and daring in the kitchen & I decided to put my big girl pants on and with some guidance over the phone I knocked out some killer salmon cakes:

WHAT YOU NEED:

-5-5oz packets of wild-caught salmon (boneless) – (Note: cans are fine as well I just liked the ease of the little packets)

-2 eggs

-1 medium sweet potato, baked

-3/4 cup almond or coconut flour (I prefer almond)

-2 TBS old bay (give or take depending on how spicy you like it)

-4 gloves minced garlic

-1/2 onion, chopped

-Juice of 1 lemon

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

-Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F

– Line baking pan with parchment paper

– Combine all ingredients until mixed thoroughly

-Scoop cakes and drop onto lined baking dish – I found the LARGE pampered chef cookie scoop is the easiest to get uniform sized cakes, then I flatten with a cup. Could also use 1/4 measuring cup

-Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown

-Serve with veggie of your choice & ENJOY

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I recently completed a round of Whole 30 paired with Core De Force and I can truly say I found my JAM! I found what works for me – what I enjoy – and what makes me FEEL good on the inside!!!

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Walnut Crusted Pork Tenderloin

January 13, 20171 Comment

walnut-crusted-pork-tenderloin_filtered When I started Whole 30 in October 2016 I quickly browsed the cookbook and picked my top dinner choices. I can’t give an exact reason why but the ingredients were purchased on my first Whole 30 shopping trip – yet it took me more than two months to actually make this dish!

Lesson learned – next time don’t be afraid to try something new.

This was DELICIOUS – and just so different from our typical “week night meals”.

In my mind I think I assumed that it was more complicated than it looked…but trust me when I say…if I can make this – ANYONE CAN!!!

(adapted from the WHOLE 30 Book)

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 pound pork tenderloin
2 TBS mustard powder
1 TBS paprika
1 TBS onion powder
1 TBS garlic powder
1.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Remove pork from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Pat the pork dry with a paper towel
Mix the mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and paprika in a small bowl and rub the pork evenly with seasoning mixture.
In a food processor (the mini handheld pampered chef one works great!!!) – or by hand – pulse or chop the walnuts until finely chopped.
Coat the pork evenly with the chopped walnuts.
Place the pork tenderloin in a baking pan ( I used a 7″x11″ pyrex dish and it worked perfectly!) and roast 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Let the pork rest for 10 minutes.
Slice the tenderloin into 1/2 inch thick medallions.

Serve with your veggie of choice and more importantly ENJOY!!!

NOTE: I doubled this recipe (as I do with most recipes to ease the meal prep later in the week!!!) and I will vouch the leftovers were just as amazing as night 1!

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I recently completed a round of Whole 30 paired with Core De Force and I can truly say I found my JAM! I found what works for me – what I enjoy – and what makes me FEEL good on the inside!!!

If you’d like accountability and support whether its for your workouts, nutrition, the whole 30 or all of the above – fill out the form below!!!

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Love the Skin you’re in

January 8, 2017Leave a comment

You may not know me yet…but you will.

I’m your coach.

I will help you determine your health and fitness goals and help you pick the path to get there.

I am going to support you-Whole heartedly.

When you commit with me…it’s a long term commitment.

Because my role is to be there for you-through the good AND bad AND ugly and most importantly hold you accountable so in 1 month or 3 months or 365 days or three years you come back and tell me: THANK YOU!

Then I know my role has been fulfilled.

GOT GOALS?

Weightloss?

Confidence?

Needing support in nutrition?

Looking for a community of people – WHO GET YOU?

Let’s chat!!!!

Enrollment is now open for my LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN accountability group.

We start the 16th.

This group will be small and focused – intentionally.

We’ll have a purpose.

Thinking…maybe, just maybe…you might be intersted????

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

First you need to make me your official coach. You can complete your enrollment here: Make Maegan my coach
Fill out the application below so that we can determine the best program to suit your GOALS.
Commit to the duration of the group. This is about finding a solution to your needs. A program you’ll enjoy, a program that aligns with your goals, and a program that you can COMPLETE. We will start with a 4 week commitment…but you will always have the option to CONTINUE!!!
Commit to the nutrition plan including, replacing 1 meal a day with Shakeology. Nutrition DRIVES your results, comprising 80% to the 20% that exercise includes. You must fuel your body with the foods it needs to provide energy for your workout, energy to get through your day, and to help your body recover and continue to transform as you progress through the program. Nutrition matters.
You must be willing to hold yourself accountable in our private online accountability group – AND – participate in the group daily to log and monitor your progress. Getting started is one thing – but its following it through to the end where the magic happens!

I am not here to sell you a program.

I am here to help you DECIDE – COMMIT – and SUCCEED in reaching your overall health and fitness GOALS through the combination of FITNESS – NUTRITION & SUPPORT.

Limited spots available!
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*Serious inquiries only*
*Must not already be a coach or be working with a coach*

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Macaroon Shakeology

December 16, 2016December 16, 2016Leave a comment

In a season where there are cookies and cookies and more cookies around at the parties and gatherings and dinners and such…I am making it a point to find more and more ways to take those favorite cookie treats and adjust my daily dose of superfoods to resemble the tiny treats we love so much – without – falling off track with my nutrition goals!

Enter my latest combination: The Macaroon!

I made this with chocolate initially but later with vanilla shakeology and its delicious both ways!

Def. curbs any cravings you were fighting and BONUS – serves as a complete meal and simply tastes delicious!

WHAT YOU NEED:

Chocolate (or vanilla) shakeology
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
10oz coconut water
1 cup of spinach

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Blend and top with 1 TBS of UNSWEETENED shredded coconut flakes and wahlaaa – AMAZINGNESS!!!

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Interested in some accountability and support to either START – or get back on track with your own fitness journey?

Let me help!

I offer monthly support & accountability groups and will soon be kicking off my next opportunity!

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Candy Cane Shakeology

December 8, 2016December 8, 2016Leave a comment

Tis the season my friends!!!

Its been a while since I’ve shared a new Shakeology recipe but that’s mainly because I am a creature of HABIT and well, I like my daily chocolate shakeo with spinach, almond butter and coconut water…BUT…in the spirit of my 12 DAYS OF SHAKEOLOGY group launching next week…I decided to get a little festive and let’s just say: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 Scoop chocolate Shakeology (vegan or regular)
1 cup almond milk/coconut water
2 tsp crushed candy canes

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Blend and ENJOY!

NOTE: The more ice you add, the thicker it becomes! I like to add LOTS so I can eat it like a bowl of ice cream!!! I combine everything in my blender with about 10-12 ice cubes. Basically JUST ENOUGH that allows my blender to blend it without getting stuck.

I switch the dial to “frozen desserts” – turn it on and let it do its magic!!!

(My old blender didn’t have this feature so I just did the “crush ice” feature for about 10 seconds then I would blend on high until it sounded like all the ice was gone).

Sometimes I have to take it and shake it a bit but that’s how I get the ice cream consistency!

I hope you enjoy as much as I do!

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Roasted Winter Veggies

November 24, 2016November 24, 20161 Comment

I saw this recipe on the TBB website and had to give it a whirl! Roasting winter vegetables makes them sweeter and even more delicious and just ending my Whole 30 – I knew I wanted a Thanksgiving approved side dish that would satisfy the taste buds but stay true to my nutrition plan!

Total Time: 1 hr
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cooking Time: 45 min.
Yield: 8 servings, about 1¼ cups each

Ingredients:
1 lb. winter squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1½-inch pieces (I used Acorn squash)
1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces
3 large carrots, cut into 1½-inch pieces
1 large yellow onion, peeled, quartered
5 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme (or 2 tsp. dried thyme)
1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
½ tsp. ground black pepper

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Line two large baking sheets with foil. Set aside.
3. Combine squash, parsnips, sweet potato, carrots, beets, and onions in a large bowl; mix well.
4. Add oil, thyme, salt, and pepper; toss gently to blend. Divide vegetables between prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake, mixing twice, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.

Portion Fix Containers
1½ Green —- ½ Yellow —- ½ tsp.

Core de Force RESULTS

November 23, 2016November 23, 20164 Comments

30 days ago I made a COMMITMENT.

That I was going ALL in with the brand new home fitness workout program – CORE DE FORCE & combining that with a Whole 30 Nutrition plan.

I was a bit nervous.
Unsure how I would tackle traveling, the MANY birthday parties and the unpredictable days that typical #momlife presents…but I didn’t care.

I wasn’t going to let those excuses hold me back any longer. After all, I had been “considering” this for over 6 months. I convinced myself there was never going to be a PERFECT time to do it.

Mentally…I WAS IN IT.

I was simply GOING ALL IN with the intent to FINISH and enjoy the pure sense of satisfaction that I CAN DO HARD THINGS.

Mentally I was ready. Physically I was unsure. But I knew I was going to give it my all!!!

I can truly say these last 30 days have been some of the most rewarding.

I realized that YES – I can in fact workout for more than 30 minutes a day – at home – AND – ENJOY IT!!!

Most every other workout program I completed was based around the “30 minutes or less” approach and while I LOVE that attribute working out for 47 minutes when you LOVE what you’re doing and can see the hard work paying off isn’t so bad after all!

And I realized that good food doesn’t have to be bad food! Our Whole 30 nutrition plan provided us with the NUTRITION and FUEL we needed to rock each and every day, and continue to get RESULTS!!!!

Without a shadow of a doubt – I owe a portion of my success to my hubby who worked out with me daily at home.

Helped push me out of bed when I didn’t want to.

Guided me through the moves when my uncoordinated self couldn’t figure it out!!!

And simply made the entire experience MORE fun for us both!