Gearing up for the holidays...

I am getting ready to start up my next challenge group. Starts Monday, Nov 9th. Are you wondering if it's for you or not??

What it entails:
•personalized coaching at a pace that works for you 
•anyone wanting to learn simple nutrition tips
•how to make it through the holiday season feeling your best.
•busy moms or working friends
•nightly accountability and WEEKLY PRIZES

Message me to see if this is a fit for you or not.
#fitness #lifestyle #funfitness #cleaneating101#familyfriendly #timesaving #beyourbestforholiday2015

Meal prepping....

If you are like me you would love to hire someone to meal prep for you. I don't mind laundry or cleaning. Meal prepping is not my fav, but it is what saves me everyday on a crunch time schedule. It is worth all the grumbling and whining I do. Click here for some tips.

Smoothies for anytime of the day...

Chocolate Nut:

1 scoop of chocolate shakeology

1 Banana

2 (or 4!)  tsp. nut butter (peanut or almond, all natural)

¼-1/2 cup of coconut milk from a can

Water/Ice as desired.

Pinacolada:

1 scoop of vanilla shakeology

1/4 can coconut milk from a can

½ cup pineapple juice

¼-1tsp of coconut extract

ice

Wellness drink:

1 scoop of vanilla shakeology

1 cup chopped cucumber

½ cup frozen pineapple

½ cup frozen strawberries

¾ cup water or coconut milk

Orange Julius

1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology

 (ask me how to get it or ask your coach)

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 small orange peeled

1/2 frozen banana

ice

Blend and drink away!!

Crockpot Chicken and Spinach

I can not survive without my crockpot, especially in the summer time.  It is convenient to throw it in and hit the pool and not have the house overheat from the oven.  This is a great recipe for the family.  Try it out and let me know what you think.

Ingredients:

 5 chicken breast halves (frozen)  

 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (canned, drained) 

2 TBSP Olive oil

3 TBSP onions (dried) or fresh

1/2 tsp garlic powder 

10 ounces spinach (frozen and broken into pieces) 

1 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp black pepper 

1/4 tsp nutmeg 

Directions:

Place frozen chicken breast halves into crock pot

Mix spices together in a small bowl and sprinkle over chicken

Cover chicken with onion

Cover chicken with 2 tbsp of Olive oil

Break spinach into pieces and place in crock pot

Add mushrooms, drained

Cook on low for  4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked

Smoothies for anytime of the day....

Chocolate Nut:

1 scoop of chocolate shakeology

1 Banana

2 (or 4!)  tsp. nut butter (peanut or almond, all natural)

¼-1/2 cup of coconut milk from a can

Water/Ice as desired.

Pinacolada:

1 scoop of vanilla shakeology

1/4 can coconut milk from a can

½ cup pineapple juice

¼-1tsp of coconut extract

ice

Wellness drink:

1 scoop of vanilla shakeology

1 cup chopped cucumber

½ cup frozen pineapple

½ cup frozen strawberries

¾ cup water or coconut milk

Orange Julius

1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology

 (ask me how to get it or ask your coach)

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 small orange peeled

1/2 frozen banana

ice

Blend and drink away!!

Banana Protein Muffins

3 cups oats (gluten free)
3 mashed ripe bananas
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup egg whites (I use egg white international)
1 Vanilla or Chocolate Shakeology(optional)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 TBS cinnamon
2-3 tsp rum extract (optional)
1 tsp vanilla
1.5 tsp baking powder
Vanilla stevia or sugar substitute (optional)

Mix together and cook on 375 for 18-20min
Makes 24 muffins

Orange Julius

Orange Julius

1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology

 (ask me how to get it or ask your coach)

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 small orange peeled

1/2 frozen banana

ice

Blend and drink away!!

Strawberry shortcake oatmeal

• four strawberries cut up
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 cup fage 0% yogurt
• 1 scoop of strawberry shakeology (protein of choice will work as well)
• mix together
• add vanilla stevia or any natural sweetener of choice