I won’t lie, I love my sweets, I love chocolate and I love to EAT!
But I also understand that food is fuel, too much sugar is detrimental to my physical and mental health AND all food should actually TASTE good not just be good for you!
I’ve also learned the older I get the more important adequate protein is for my body on my quest to age gracefully!!!
Enter: MY DAILY BROWNIE BATTER PROTEIN BOWL
I’ve been enjoying these bowls for over 6 months now and its the most requested recipe on my social media and I am finally responding and putting it together for you!
What you need:
1️⃣1 scoop nutrient dense superfoods (I went with chocolate but honestly any flavor will do) 2️⃣1 scoop post workout recover protein (again…🍫🍫🍫) 3️⃣1 tbs-ish of your favorite nut butter (currently obsessed with costco mixed seed nut butter) 4️⃣ Collagen 5️⃣ Almond milk (or your favorite milk)
Optional: chia seeds, flax seeds, granola, berries and/or bananas and other toppings
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Here’s where it gets tricky – you need to add enough milk to make it the consistency of batter. I don’t measure 😜 just don’t over do it or you’ll be eating chocolate soup 😜 I’ve never actually measured it but you’ll get the picture once you start mixing it up!
Simply top with your favorite granola or fresh fruit and thank me later 💋💋💋
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BODi – formally known as Beachbody on Demand is coming to a home near YOU!!!! And I couldn’t be MORE EXCITED about this change!!!
I partnered with BODi (formally known as Team Beachbody) 9 years ago and that one decision created a powerful ripple effect of positive changes in not just my life but my entire family and thousands of women – mamas – families – I’ve helped along the way! This shift is going to be good and I am so excited to share!
The MISSION of BODi is to be the only company that honors and serves people who are making an effort to improve their well being, no matter where they are in their journey. We have the best solution for health and fitness in the industry. And we want to help as many people as possible with it, by making this journey accessible and easy to start.
On March 2, Beachbody on Demand becomes BODi. BODi members will be invited to create their Health Esteem routine using our fitness, nutrition and mindset content, and there will be new content every month:
BODi is the platform that delivers FITNESS, NUTRITION AND MINDSET support in one “Health Esteem” destination. Health Esteem: Accepting and embracing the person you are today and championing who you wish to become.
FITNESS:
From cardio, cycling, and strength to yoga, Pilates, and mobility, there’s a workout for every fitness level. BODi includes 4 new BODi Blocks of fresh content every month, 100+ fitness programs, and thousands of live and on-demand workouts led by Super Trainers and experts in their categories.
NUTRITION:
Make your health goals happen with nutrition you can count on. Choose from one of our easy-to-follow healthy eating plans, 2B Mindset Basics or Portion Fix Basics, to help you reach your goals without sacrificing the delicious foods you love.
MINDSET:
Inspiring Personal Development Tools and Motivational Videos
When you begin by celebrating who you are today, your health and wellness experience changes for the better. Stay motivated and get inspired with Mindset master classes and weekly video content from positive psychology experts, and community support to cheer you on as you create your best possible future. This content will be available for both BOD and BODi members.
What’s New on BODi?
Starting in March, a BODi membership includes access to 4 all-new BODi Blocks every month, a free Super Block: For Beginners Only, and new Mindset and personal development tools and content to celebrate who you are today, and champion who you wish to become.
BODi Blocks
A BODi Block is a series of workouts, curated into a 3-week program and set to music featuring today’s top hits. New blocks start the first Monday of every month: learn fitness fundamentals in our FOR BEGINNERS ONLY block, get total-body training with our ALL-BODi block, build lean, strong muscle with our IRON block, or ride it out in our BIKE Block. Every block is brand new each month, three weeks, 5 days a week, with workouts ranging from 30-60 minutes in duration.
Free Super Block
A Super Block is a reinvention of your favorite programs from the Beachbody On Demand library—led by that program’s Super Trainer – in our BODi Block format. And your first Super Block is free with your upgrade! Workout now with Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese in her Free Super Block: Healthy Obsession. Inspired by her mega hit fitness program 80 Day Obsession, Autumn guides you through 15 all-new one hour workouts, over the course of 3 weeks.
Mindset Starting in late March you will get new, exclusive tools and videos each week to feel good about yourself at every stage of your journey. Enjoy Monthly Master Classes created by personal development experts with evidence-based motivation. QuickShift videos every Monday to help you start the week with a positive focus. ThinkSpace videos every Friday to reflect on the week’s content, reframe challenges, and answer questions. Plus—tips and tools you can put into practice immediately to help you sustain a healthy routine. Click here to discover Mindset on BODi. Master Classes Available March 27!
What else is included in the BODi Membership? ● 100+ fitness programs for every level, ranging from boot camp to cardio, yoga to pilates, and so much more! ● Thousands of workouts ● Access to two proven Eating Plans: Portion Fix Basics and 2B Mindset Basics ● Access to thousands of recipes with new recipes added every month. ● New live and on-demand workouts ● A personal support system that motivates and inspires ● Your membership also allows you to stream across multiple supported devices ● We’re always adding more content to our library so there’s always something to enjoy!
FAQs
How much is BODi and what purchase options are available?
You can choose between a quarterly, semiannual or annual option. Or you can combine it with our Total Solution package, including your spot in my virtual Bootcamp squad for accountability AND your choice of supplements to get started.
Will BODi be included with a current BOD membership? No, but current BOD members can upgrade easily to the annual membership, email me: maeganblinka@gmail.com for step by step!
If I am a current BOD member and receive the 35 day free trial, what do I need to do to upgrade to BODi? Not much, its a simple form – email me: maeganblinka@gmail.com for step by step!
If I am a current BOD member will my profile go away after March 2nd? No it will not. You will have access to your profile through the duration of your membership.
Does BODi have a 30 day money back guarantee? YES of course! All of our products hold the same guarantee!
Is it possible to maintain only a BOD membership?
After March 2nd, we will no longer be offering BOD-only memberships. Existing BOD members would need to renew before March 2nd 2023 to maintain their BOD membership for one more term/cycle.
WillI retain access to programs I’ve purchased separately such as on VIP Early Access, 2B Mindset, Portion Fix or 4 Week Gut Protocol?
YES! As long as you have an active membership, you will not lose access to any programs you have purchased
I already own the 2B Mindset, Portion Fix and/or 4 Week Gut Protocol Eating Plans. Will I retain access if I cancel my BODi membership?
Yes, those eating plans are separate from a BODi membership and you will continue to own them if you cancel your BODi membership.
Whether you need help upgrading your membership or you’re ready to get started all together or simply LEARN more about what goes into my Virtual Bootcamp community – I am here to help!!
Fill out this form below and I will be in touch within 24 hours! We truly are STRONGER TOGETHER!!!
I’ve had a lot of people ask me about the next program I am going to complete.
I spent December – February rocking out to Hammer & Chisel (8 week program and 4 weeks of the Chisel guide) followed by 8 weeks of 22 Minute Hard Corps…so the big question is – what’s next?
This is honestly a tough one for me…and I’ve been thinking a lot about it.
At first, I was going to jump right into the 21-day fix. With summer fast approaching I know this program will get me to where I want to be. Its my “soulmate program”. The one that got me hooked on living a healthy balanced lifestyle and the one that helped me lose those post baby pounds!!!
Then I thought about PIYO. I’ve done this the last two summers and enjoy ditching the weights and using my own body weight to work myself towards new boundaries and find new strengths. It challenges me in a new ones – one like no other program and I get to combine my love of yoga with fat & calorie burning low impact cardio!
But when I got down to picking something to kick off with tomorrow – I opted for the dabble route!
There are so many amazing workouts at my finger tips with Beachbody On Demand through the Club Membership and I LOVE the change up. New trainers, new workouts, new muscles, new soreness, new results. I thrive on training my entire body and switching it up. And while the 21-day fix gets me there…I like the variety too and options available on demand!
On Demand offers a Challenge Du Jour so you can still “follow a program” but switch things up too! And honestly – that’s what I love about my home workout programs! I have the ability to choose what to do when to do it!
I have some of the best fitness trainers in the world at my fingertips to help me reach my goals!
But no matter what program I follow – the KEY is the nutrition.
I adapted the portion controlled “system” nearly 2 years ago and it has become my way of life.
Yes I sometimes veer of course.
Yes I splurge.
Yes I make mistakes.
And yes there are those really rare days that I just plain old eat like crap!
But I live and learn and move forward. So matter what tune I am exercising too – I will be fueling my body with the foods that make me feel like supermom…afterall – don’t we all need a little extra super powers here and there!!!
Tomorrow kicks off my DROP 10 Challenge and I want to invite YOU to join ME and a few other ladies as we prepare for the launch of SUMMER and finding that inner confidence to look and feel good this summer!
Here’s the real deal – I actually love pancakes but I have a hard time putting anything into my body that has ZERO nutritional value! So I put a halt to the classic pancakes a while ago but I have found the best solution: Mancakes! They’re a gluten free combo of: Oats, egg whites, berries, banana and naturally flavored with some pure extracts and cinnamon!
They’re filing, no need for syrup, and my 2 year old insists on them DAILY – #mommywin!
Now: The only downside is – they take FOREVER to cook! Partially because when I make them I made a quadruple batch (which yields around 32-35 pancakes) and I don’t like to dirty more than one pan – but nonetheless – time is precious!
My husband and I both had these on our WEEK 1 HAMMER & CHISEL MEAL PLANS and I decided there was no way I could stand and flip that many cakes!
So I whipped up this little Mancake Berry Bake this week and it tasted like a blueberry muffin and I’m kind of thinking this is going to be my new thing!
The consistency is dense -like a cake/muffin but full of flavor! I’ve been enjoying these post-workout/Recovery shake for Meal #1 followed by my shakeology. This has been working these last four days to keep me energized and full after these intense Hammer & Chisel Workouts!!!
WHAT YOU NEED:
2 Cups of Oats
16 Egg whites (2 small cartons or one large)
1 Cup of strawberries (frozen are a-okay!)
1 Cup of blueberries (frozen are a-okay!)
1 banana
3 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp almond extract
Walnuts (optional)
Coconut oil
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth (you’ll see some oats but that’s okay!!!) – Now in my first go at these I forgot to add my blueberries – so I sprinkled them throughout and baked – I feel like this gave them more of a “muffin” feel opposed to blending them all together! But my little guy prefers them blended smooth!!
Pour into 9×13 baking pan (I prefer the foil toss pans – easy in and easy out!!! Don’t forget to spritz with olive oil or coconut oil first!)
Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. Make sure you test the center so its cooked fully (note: using frozen fruit may prolong the baking time 10-15 minutes)
Break into 4 pieces and now you have 4 breakfasts ready to go!
I have them planned out to give me: 1 Yellow, 1 Purple and 1/2 Red with each serving. The walnuts would be counted as a blue if used!
Why the 1/2 red? Because I am missing my post dinner sweet treat and what I found is that I can shake 1/2 a scoop of chocolate shakeology with some ice cold water to finish dinner and I no longer have that urge to much 🙂
If you’re looking for some new recipe ideas, or meal planning tips or maybe just some accountability to stay ON TRACK especially when times get tough – then join my next online Health & Fitness accountability group! My next group is now forming and I am looking for more women who would benefit from the support network and accountability of achieving their goals TOGETHER!
6 weeks down and 2 to go! I can’t believe I am in the homestretch!!!
This last week was a little different but challenging yet still!
I had an absolutely AMAZING weekend in the ‘burgh for Pittsburgh’s Super Friday and our Dream Team Celebration Saturday.
I got to meet our CEO Carl Daikeler:
I got to meet AND workout with the creator of the 21-day fix – Autumn Calabrese and try out her new 21-day fix EXTREME:
Of course we worked out…
But we also celebrated and ate, and ate, and ate some more!
So needless to say I needed a jumpstart for week 6 – enter a simple little cleanse – the 3-day REFRESH!
Sometimes its hard to get back in the swing of things. I’m a routine type of person. Keep me on my routine and I’m as happy as can be. Stray from that – and watch out! It wasn’t easy jumping back in…I could feel the bad nutrition choices lingering in my body but I knew the easiest way was to JUST DO IT – so I did!
Monday was a typical day and then I started the 3-day refresh on Tuesday. The guide says to do “moderate exercise” so I stayed with the modifier in Insanity Max: 30 on both Wednesday and Thursday but went full out Friday morning – what can I say I was feeling REFRESHED!!!
If you haven’t heard of this yet or given it a try – please consider it! I am not big on diets, cleanses etc… but this is different!
You can read more about What is the 3-day Refresh on a prior post but your daily meals look a little something like this —->
You really are eating all day long – its simple, vegan, small meals, some shakes and a few really good night sleeps! Trust me!
By Friday morning, the bloat was gone, I was down 3 pounds, 3 inches, rested and ready to continue on with my healthy eating habits!
These just goes to show you how important your nutrition is! I never missed a workout but that bloat was BAD! But hey – I’m back on track!!!
I wrapped up the week with a morning sweat mesh with my #1 by my side. We have a jam packed weekend so I got a jump start on my next week’s meal plan and off to music class and SAMs club we go!
Stay strong, be healthy, make good choices – and SWEAT TODAY!
Whew – I am happy to say that the best of the holidays are almost behind me! I love the family gatherings and sharing in all the celebrations but my oh my there has been food EVERYWHERE!!! I have enjoyed every last bite but I am ready to gear up and get back fully focused for Week 4 of Insanity Max: 30!
I am also very happy to say, despite the holiday chatter – I didn’t miss a workout and I even scored a few accountability partners along the way! My mama joined me Christmas morning and my hubby and I jammed out together while out of town with our laptops side by side playing our different workouts! Hey – you gotta make it work!!!
I love when my healthy living lifestyle rubs off on others! And with a trip to Texas thrown in this week I was totally banking on an outdoor run with my mother-in-law but mother nature was not on our side 😦
The workout schedule followed a similar layout to weeks 1 and 2 but Tabata Power was replaced with Tabata Strength. So it had a similar concept with going hard for 20 seconds followed by a 10 second jog/break but just as challenging!!! I continue to max out on the push ups series but I will say that I am noticeably getting stronger and even though I max out I am able to take a quick break, or go to the modified for a short bit then I’m right back in it!!!
One question I keep getting is about the max out times…So WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MAX OUT???
So…when you first press play on the DVD you will go as hard as you can for as long as you can. When your form breaks, when you need to stop and rest or when you have to jump down and start following the modifier – you have maxed out. But you’re not finished! You can pause the workout, take a drink but you get right back to it!!! Sometimes a quick water break is all it takes and I am able to jump right back where I left off and others I take that break and stick with the modifier for a bit – but regardless you still finish the full 30 minutes!!! I hope that helps!
I’m anxious to see how I can improve upon my times as this will be my last week in this phase before moving on to month 2!!!
My week 4 meal plan is similar to prior weeks adjusting for a travel day in the air and on the road for Monday and a few get togethers with friends later in the week! One thing I’ve learned is when you host events – you get to pick the meals!!! Our NYE dinner will be cooked at home, by yours truly, with some filets, risotto and green beans! No need to go out to enjoy a little splurge!!!
(Although this meal plan is titled “Insanity Max:30” it is also 21-day fix approved. The color coded portion control containers correlate to the nutrition guide of the 21-day fix and Insanity Max:30!)
And there you have it friends, week 3 is a wrap, week 4 is planned, and I am mentally gearing up to close out 2015 with a BANG!
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All I can say is thank goodness today is REST DAY!
I am officially 1 week in on Insanity Max:30 and now I can see why Shaun T referred to this program once as “plauteu buster” – its amazing! Don’t get me wrong, its intense and hard and challenging but you can feel while you’re working out how you are using so many different muscle groups. You don’t just squat or just lunge or just hold a plank…you’re combining these moves and maximizing your results!!! My little secret to keep pushing forward:
I’d say the one muscle group I can feel working harder than before is my core – you use your core in so many of the moves and I am already starting to see changes in my body!!! SCORE!!!
So for those of you wondering a bit more about the program…week 1 went a little something like this:
I was a little disappointed in myself on Monday for maxing out almost one minute sooner than when I first tried the Cardio Challenge when my package arrived but I think it was just the extra excitement I had pushing me along the week before. But at the same time – I know I can do better and that is most definitely on my goal list for this week!!!
Tabata Power was twice this week and I was solid on the first part, week on the pushups, great on the core work but struggled on the tricep dips. Needless to say it was easy to identify my weak spot and know where I need to focus and strive to improve!!!
Sweat Intervals did just that – it made me SWEAT!
I’ll admit – I was a bit nervous to try the Friday Fight Round 1. I had heard it was “hard” but then again – this program is far from easy!!! I had to give myself my own little pep talk that morning and focus on how its all mind over matter. I remember reading how your mind quits far before your body – so keep pushing even when you don’t think you can do anymore. I told myself – “when I think I’m done – I’m going to do three more” and that mentality worked! I was exhausted but I maxed out in the 11th minute of this workout – much longer than any of the others. Granted I was really struggling to push myself after I first maxed out and did almost all modified for the remaining time but it really helped me realize – its a game – its MIND OVER MATTER!
Pulse is an optional Saturday (could be a rest) workout and although I when I finished FRIDAY FIGHT I was already set on a rest day Saturday, my body told me the stretch and low impact moves would help me recover. And let me say – it was 20 minutes well spent!!!! Plus I like to stick to my routine every day – not just during the week! I feel accomplished and energized to start my day. And despite getting up earlier than I “have” to – I am more productive and actually feel more energized!!!
And that brings us to today – Sunday – my first rest day of week 1. I am happy with how things went thankful to have the time to reflect and focus on week 2. These workouts are so great but I know you won’t get results without nailing the nutrition. Here’s my week 2 plan***:
***Remember all you 21-day fixers out there – this meal plan would also work for those of you in the first bracket of that nutrition guide – bonus 🙂
I kept a lot of things similar to week 1. I wanted to switch up some of the dinners and lunches, but my Shakeology for breakfast remains consistent. Shakeology is far and away my favorite meal of the day but any time I can get a green in first thing I am happy! So I’m sticking with the “if it isn’t broke don’t fix it” approach and leaving my breakfast the same!
I also continue my daily yogurt bowl for one snack and veggies and eggs for the other. The one thing I knew I would be repeating this week is zucchini pasta! Its become one of my favorite snacks, sides, meals – it does it all!
We have a busy weekend visiting friends one day and traveling to my home town for my Dad’s birthday but I will pack my healthy snacks and do my best to make good choices! Thankful for my 7-day Clean Eating accountability group for the Holidays group kicking off tomorrow…there’s power in numbers!!
And there you have it – week 1 is behind us and week 2 is ready to rock! Here’s to a fantastic week!!!!
If you are interested in Insanity Max:30 or any other Beachboy workout program and would like to get 1:1 coaching and support along with motivation and accountability, please fill out my challenge and accountability application below! I share tips and recipes and I will help you with the one thing I always found so difficult – MEAL PLANNING! Remember – your health and fitness success is 80% nutrition. You can get all the results and support you need right in your own home – and you don’t have to do it alone! My 7-day clean eating group starts tomorrow and my next 60 day full support group kicks off January 5th! Its not too early to reserve that spot!!!
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!
BUSY MOM TIP: Find something that your kids enjoy and will keep them contained, so you can FOCUS. Whether its for 10 minutes, 20 minutes or gasp – a half hour! Happy, quiet kiddos results in a very produtive mama!!!
Ok so I know I’m busy, you’re busy, what mama out there isn’t “busy”?!?! The to-do list is never ending and we are always looking for a way to maximize our time and knock those items off our to-do list in the most effective way! One thing I’ve realized is it all comes down to balance. Balancing your priorities, your time, and where you need to be at each moment each day.
I had a fabulous weekend away cheering on my mom as she rocked out her first ever marathon in Baltimore but now its time to get back to the grind! The weekend away was fun, but there’s a giant pile of laundry to catch up on, things to get ready for the week ahead, grocery shopping that desperately needs taken care of and a workout that cannot be skipped…as with any fun family weekend this one as well resulted in a few extra calories ❤ All well worth it!!!
I admit, I did snooze…well I snoozed twice, but then I got up, downed my E&E and got my sweat one with a little P90! Starting my day with a workout is the best way to get up, wake up, and get on with my day!!!!
Regardless of how early I get up, I almost never get done what I need to do. Ok well, let me rephrase that. I always get done what I NEED to do but rarely everything I WANT to do! We basically came home last night and just left everything as is. So as a means to catch up around the house this morning I wanted to have something fun for the kiddos to do after breakfast that would keep them enterntained and allow me to get a few things done! Soooo…after my workout I prepped a little painting craft for the kids.
My daughter never turns down painting and let’s be honest, her little bro just wants to do whatever his big sis is doing! While I’m not quite ready to turn him lose with a paint brush and blank canvas I remembered seeing this idea on Pinterest where you put the paint in a ziplock bag and tape it down. Seemed easy enough yet I had never tried it! So while the little ones continued sleeping I got the paint brushes and paper out for Aubrie and and poured the paint into the bag. I had to prep this one before they got up because if I hadn’t I would have had two little monkeys climbing on my legs as I tried to get everything together and by the time I finished one of them would have certainly lost interest!!!
With a busy morning of gymnastics and a trip to the grocery store I knew I was limited to my freezer stock for tonight’s dinner! I pulled out one of my favorite crockpot meals – Black Bean and Corn Chicken Salsa. This is so easy…freezer to crockpot to dinner table – easy peezy!
We went on with our usual morning routine and when I offered out the paint brushes both kids were beyond excited!!! Aubrie was perfectly content for a solid 45 minutes only needing more brushes, a birdhouse and more paper to keep her satisfied! I’m not going to say it lasted quite as long as I had hoped for Colt but I got a good 15 minutes and well…15 mintutes of both kiddos content and contained meant I was able to unload the diswasher, switch over the laundry and even grab a quick call with one of my coaches – Pinterest craft = success!
I was even able to squeeze in a few more minutes of work while Colt worked hard to take every single item out of all the art table bins and Aubrie continued working on her masterpiece!
Things may have gotten a bit messy, but well, our house is usually messy! There are always toys on the floor, crumbs under the table and our toy bin is typically empty with the books spread across the floor. But secretly – I love it!!!! When Daddy walks in the door with the response” Wow, looks like you guys had fun today” you know it was a successful day! We had playtime, art time, story time, a successful trip to the grocery store (thank you Giant Eagle for inventing the Eagles Nest) and we all got done what NEEDed to get done! Finding that balance is an ongoing task but one I will continue to work towards perfection!
I’ve set a little challenge for myself – no milk or banana in my daily shakeo for two weeks! And no more greek yogurt! Why??? Well I used to be good with sticking to 1/2 cup of milk and 1/4 of a banana…but that 1/2 cup has been creeping its way up there…and the 1/4 of a banana has been more like a 1/2 and although I know these are both “healthy” foods…I feel best when I avoid all milk and I feel less bloated when I pass on the banana. Same goes with the yogurt…plus with blueberries out of season I’m struggling to find that perfect combo! With these little changes I decided to come up with a new shakeo recipe to fill the void:
Caramel PB Chocolate Cheesecake Shakeology
WHAT YOU NEED:
12 ounces of water
1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 TBS Fat free/sugar free cheesecake pudding mix
1 TBS PB2
1 tsp caramel extract
Lots of ice!!!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Blend until you reach the consistency you like! I prefer to “crush ice” first followed by “blend” for about 30 seconds. Like most of my shakeos – I eat it with a spoon! Perfect post-workout breakfast!!! All this an clocking in at about 200 calories – I’ll take it!!!
But no matter what program I follow – the KEY is the nutrition.
Maegan Blinka 