I’m so excited to share my friend and fellow coach’s story with you! Ann and I went to high school together. She had commented on one of my facebook posts about doing the 21-day fix and after chatting a bit and I found out she hadn’t been working with a coach at all. So we hooked up, I sent her some Shakeology samples to try and she joined my challenge group and totally ROCKED it! The results of her hard work are shown below but words cannot express how proud of her I am!!! Way to go girl – this is the beginning of an amazing transformation!!!
21-day fix Success
Meet Ann.
” I was at my heaviest weight ever even after losing my baby weight. I had no energy, I was exhausted, I was completely unhappy and my family relationships and friendships were taking the brunt of it. I saw my now coach’s amazing 21 day Fix transformation results and thought maybe that program could work for me. I had tried other weight loss programs, counted calories, worked out, but nothing clicked and I always gave up. So, I ordered the 21 day fix, committed the time to making myself better and saw a 10 lb weight loss and 10 inch loss in the first 21 days! Then I joined up with my coach and a challenge group, started drinking Shakeology, and lost another 10lbs! I’m so happy, confident, and I feel like ME again. My family says it all when they tell me the old me is back. I love Beachbody so much that I’m now starting on the coaching journey. My coach and support groups were a key to my success.”
My mother in law used to make the best squash and truthfully, that’s how I got hooked on this little veggie…cooked in butter, with a few eggs and topped with cheese – Ahmazing – tasting!!!! Problem is – as delicious as it was it just doesn’t fit into my lifestyle anymore. I saw some delicious bright yellow squash at the farmers market over the weekend and couldn’t help but snag a few up! I’m getting pretty good at taking a healthy spin on things so with a few tweaks this old favorite is back in the weekly rotation – as a new, improved, 21-day fix approved side dish!!!
Sauteed Squash
WHAT YOU NEED:
Makes about 3-4 servings; 1 green container and 1 teaspoon on the 21-day fix meal plan (I don’t count the egg whites towards a red because there is so little!)
2-3 large squash, sliced
1 small onion
1 TBS olive oil
3 egg whites
Sea salt to taste
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Heat the oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes
Add the squash and onion and place the lid on the pan. Cook for about 20 minutes, continually stirring and chopping as the veggies cook. You’ll notice the squash really cook down!
I like to cook it until all the water evaporates, but if you don’t like it cooked as long you could always drain out some water once the squash is cooked to your liking
Move the squash to the side of the pan and add the egg whites – scramble the egg whites and combine with squash. Top with a little sea salt if desired and you’re ready to go!
I love to serve this side with Turkey meatloaf and a baked sweet potato. I also eat it by itself as a side with lunch – you can’t go wrong!
So…I picked up a pound of ground chicken last week at the grocery store in hopes to make some homemade chicken nuggets for my picky, carb loving, anti-protein-eating 3 year old but every recipe I found seemed too difficult or I was missing something here and there and to be honest, she probably wouldn’t have eaten them anyway! Time was ticking before the meat either needed cooked or frozen so I decided it was time to get creative…and the Smoked Mozzarella and Tomato chicken muffins were created!
Besides….my amazing, supportive husband “happily” ate turkey burgers for dinner 3-nights in a row so I really wanted to make him something tasty! (Hey – this fall weather has been too good to be anywhere but outside!!!)
WHAT YOU NEED:
(makes 12 muffins)
Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 35-40 minutes
1 pound ground chicken
2 eggs
1 TBS WILDTREE Smoked Mozzarella and Tomato seasoning
1 TBS Minced Garlic
1/2 Cup Low fat, shredded Mozzarella cheese (I prefer the Sargento but any brand will work!)
1/2 cup Rice Krispies
A few things to note: You could sub out the rice krispies for bread crumbs…I was just trying to keep it gluten free and my daughter liked dumping “her” cereal in the bowl so we went with it. Also, the seasoning is what makes this recipe. Wildtree makes organic, non-GMO all natural seasonings…I attended a home freezer meal workshop a while ago and found so many great seasonings that really fit our lifestyle!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Spray pan with olive oil to prevent sticking (let’s just say learn from my mistakes!)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix eggs, seasonings and garlic in a large mixing bowl
Add the ground chicken and stir with a wooden spoon until well blended.
Add the cheese and rice krispies and continue stirring until the mixture holds together well.
Using a large cookie scooper, scoop into a muffin pan. (You can also roll into 2″ balls…I just have an aversion to touching meat and avoid when possible!!) You should get about 12 muffins total.
Bake muffins for 35-40 minutes or until thoroughly cooked through
Enjoy!
For all my 21-day fixers: 3 muffins would equal 1 red serving and 1/2 a yellow.
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Fall may not have officially started but the leaves are changing, football is in full force and there are pumpkins everywhere! My husband was pushing for an Apple Pie blizzard from Dairy Queen but my lack of self control told me one quick trip through the drive through and the chance of me leaving with only one in hand was slim. So I started thinking of a late night snack that would fill his void for ice cream and keep my goals in tact…and this happened…
Caramel Apple
*8oz of liquid (I used unsweetened almond milk but you could also use water, or a combo of milk and water)
*1 Scoop VANILLA Shakeology
*1/2 of a green apple, sliced
*1 tsp caramel extract
*Lots of ice!!!!
Blend until smooth and enjoy!!!
NOTE: I like to eat mine with a spoon, so I always fill with about 8-10 ounces of ice and “crush ice” on my blender fist then hit the “mix” for about 30 seconds. It comes out thick and smooth – just like ice cream but without all the added stuff!!!!
For all my 21-day fixers* out there: 1 red, 1/2 purple
* The use of milk rather than water would add approximately 40 calories (unsweetened almond milk) and part of a yellow container if following the 21-day fix meal plan.
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I had chicken breasts planned for the grill and a pile of broccoli from the Farmer’s market all chopped and ready to be steamed. Then my daughter requested “noodles” and I saw the box of pasta in the pantry and thought..Hmmmm…maybe I can whip up a pasta dish instead of our classic “grilled chicken with a steamed veggie and side of rice or quinoa”. I didn’t have any pasta sauce, which used to be a pantry staple, but I did have some olive oil, garlic, and lemon….Enter creativity here!
I started by heating 1 TBS of olive oil and 1 TBS of minced garlic in a large pan. In a separate sauce pan, I began boiling water for the pasta.
Next, I cut the chicken into approximately 1″ cubes and browned until thoroughly cooked through – about 8-10 minutes, stirring consistently. Then I added the pasta to the boiling water.
Next I added the broccoli and juice from two lemons. But when I took a step back I didn’t think I had enough veggies…so I went back to the fridge.
I found a jar of roasted red peppers and fresh spinach – PERFECT!!!! I sliced the red peppers up (actually my husband sliced the red peppers up) and we mixed everything together and topped with 3 cups of fresh spinach and placed a lid on top to steam.
After about 3-5 minutes I removed the lid, gave one last stir and we were complete!!!
Much better veggie to chicken ratio and dinner was complete in less than 30 minutes and its all 21-day fix approved!!! I consider that a success!!!
3 cups fresh spinach (or approximately one cup frozen spinach)
12 oz whole wheat or brown rice pasta cooked according to package directions.
1 TBS olive oil
1 TBS minced garlic or 3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 lemons
Parmasean cheese (optional)
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Heat olive oil and garlic in a large pan.
In a separate sauce pan, bring 6 cups of water to boil and add pasta when water begins to boil, cooked according to directions.
Brown chicken until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Add lemon juice, broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes
Add roasted red peppers and spinach, cover with lid to steam for 3-5 minutes.
Serve over pasta and enjoy
Its clean, its fast, and it was DELICIOUS!!!!
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I cannot remember the last time I made stuffed peppers….probably because our grill has been in full force since about April…however I got a craving for them and since they fit perfectly into my PIYO meal plan I figured I’d toss it in as part of WEEK 7.
I’ve always loved stuffed peppers but my old ones were pretty basic and quite boring – a pound of ground beef, 2 cups brown rice and a jar of spaghetti sauce. They were good but not mouth watering. So I decided to add a little spunk! I call these –
Black bean and corn quinoa stuffed peppers
Ingredients:
(okay – I always make ALOT so I can freeze and use later – so if you’d like you can half this recipe – or take my suggestion and freeze some for later!!!)
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 can black beans, rinsed well
2 cups cooked quinoa (prepared according to directions…I actually made one cup of quinoa and after I added the 2 cups I still had about 2 cups left. We used it for a side later in the week but plan accordingly – you don’t want to waste!!!)
1.5 cups frozen corn
1 can petite diced tomatoes (make sure there are no added ingredients here…you should see tomatoes and ascorbic acid!)
1 large can tomato sauce (same as above – no added ingredients)
1/2 onion
5-6 peppers, color of your choice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 TBS Wildtree Hearty Spaghetti sauce blend
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Cook quinoa according to directions
Remove and discard the tops, seeds and membranes of the peppers and place in baking dish. You can do these whole or in halves…I chose whole peppers
In a skillet over medium heat cook the turkey with diced onion until evenly browned
Drain turkey after cooking is complete and add remaining ingredients
Spoon mixture into peppers and top with cheese if desired
Ready to bake!
Bake for about one hour until peppers are tender
I added a little extra mix around the bottom of the peppers – my hubby appreciated that with a nice slice of bread
Freeze any remaining stuffing or save for leftovers later in the week!
These will also reheat well – we ended up with two dinners and I had one lunch out of this batch!
Leftovers for lunch
Note: My next batch was added into some slightly spicy banana peppers – and they were AMAZING! If you like a little kick try these for sure!
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I may be slightly obsessed with avocados…however if there is one thing to be obsessed with I think I picked a pretty good guilty pleasure!
I’ve made this meal in multiple variations for myself, my hubby and my extended family on so many different occasions and no one ever complains!! Simple, fresh and healthy – what can go wrong???
Ingredients:
1/4 avocado
1 hard boiled egg
4 oz grilled chicken cut into cubes or shredded/rotisserie chicken
splash of lemon juice
Spinach
Corn tortillas (optional)
Mix and mash all ingredients. Eat alone or serve on a bed of spinach, in a corn or whole wheat tortilla or with tortilla chips! No matter which way you do it enjoy it – its amazing!
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The finished product topped with some additional fresh salsa on a corn tortilla!
Crockpot Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken
Planning a dinner that is quick and easy to throw together, healthy and actually tastes good can be a challenge at times. Okay, it can be a challenge most times! But I’ve really been getting creative with the crockpot! I love finding meals that can be tossed together in advance or even made ahead and frozen and then thrown into the crockpot to cook all day while I play and take of my kiddos!
This meal has become a regular in our house and its hubby tested and kid approved! You can make as much or as little as you want and serve it multiple ways!
Ingredients:
2 cans (14oz) Black Beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups of frozen Corn, drained
1 jar salsa
3/4 cup of water
4-6 chicken breasts
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours
Black bean, corn salsa chicken
When finished cooking, shred chicken and serve alone, over rice, as a salad, with tortilla chips or in a wrap. Can be topped with sour cream, avocado and/or tomato or your favorite toppings!
Black bean and corn salsa chicken
You can also try it as a freezer meal:
Follow the same steps as above but combine the ingredients in a ziplock freezer bag. Mix well.
Remove all air from bag and place into another freezer bag labeled with name of meal and directions for use.
Crockpot freezer meal – Blackbean and corn salsa chicken
Note: I like to use the reynolds slow cooker liners making clean up even easier!
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I may be slightly obsessed with avocados…however if there is one thing to be obsessed with I think I picked a pretty good guilty pleasure!
Maegan Blinka 