Showing posts with label nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nutrition. Show all posts

Friday, October 24, 2014

SUPER EASY CHICKEN CROCK POT MEAL



 SUPER EASY SANTA FE CHICKEN FOOD PREP 
IDEA ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS



SANTA FE CROCK POT CHICKEN
On any given Sunday I have some type of chicken cooking in my crock pot. I feel it's the easiest way to cook 5 lbs of chicken for the week, set it and forget it. The crock pot has saved me many times and it's essential to Food Prep if you want great results with achieving your goals. 

Before I started my journey it was a lot of fast food and not many home cooked meals. I was just too lazy to cook and wanted food fast ans NOW. A few years back one of my cousins suggested Italian crock pot beef. I decided to try chicken with it instead, I'm not much of a beef eater...but I do enjoy a steak every now and then.

4 INGREDIENTS THAT'S ALL



INGREDIENTS
  • 5 LBS FROZEN CHICKEN BREAST
  • 1 CAN NO SALT ADDED DICED TOMATOES
  • 1 BOTTLE LAWRY'S SANTA FE CHILI MARINADE
  • 1 T. FAT LOUIES GARLIC OLIVE OIL

POUR 1/2 CAN OF TOMATOES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CROCK POT, WITH 1/2 BOTTLE OF THE MARINADE

PLACE THE FROZEN CHICKEN THE POT ANS POUR THE REMAINDER OF THE TOMATOES ANS MARINADE OVER THE CHICKEN. LASTLY DRIZZLE 1 T. OF GARLIC OIL OVER THE TOP.

COOK ON HIGH 4-5 HRS OR LOW 8-10 HRS. ALWAYS CHECK THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WITH A FOOD THERMOMETER, THEY RECOMMEND 165F. 

ONCE IT REACHES THAT TEMPERATURE I DRAIN THE JUICE AND PLACE IT IN A SEPARATE BOWL FOR SHREDDING. I USE 2 FORK TO SHRED THE CHICKEN AFTER IS COOLS DOWN A BIT, THEN STORE IT IN THE SAME BOWL. IT WILL LAST A WEEK BUT SOMETIMES I WILL FREEZE HALF OF IT IF I'M HAVING ANOTHER MEAT THAT WEEK ALSO. 

ENJOY THE FLAVOR IS FANTASTIC.

***SHARING IS CARING***+1



JOIN MY FREE 21 DAY CLEAN EATING CHALLENGE






Thursday, October 9, 2014

CANDY CORN SHAKEOLOGY


CANDY CORN SHAKEOLOGY



I came up with this shake idea about a month ago when I seen another coach hold a contest for Beachbody's Super Saturday in Florida. I really wanted to enter it but I live in WI, not even close. I messed around with this one and the best way to serve this is making two separate shakes. Now you can make a simple vanilla shakeology, divide it and make the orange shake.....But when you add the orange juice it's way to runny. I prefer thick shakes..#allaboutthebass =) lol

I'm all about flavor too..I can't have just a simple vanilla Shakeology. Nope! This shake is definitely made for entertaining, everyone likes eye candy. It's the perfect shake for Shakeology Shake & Share Events. Its super easy to make, it tastes delicious, and its very colorful. Perfect for fall events too.


This Meal Replacement Shake is the perfect way to make sure your kids get all their fruit and veggies in. Some kids won't even touch  veggies because they resemble trees lol. I struggled with that one when my kiddos were little. Preparing this Fun shake would be an AWESOME way to make sure they were getting all the proper nutrients they need. They will love the flavor and guzzle it up. =) 


ORANGE DREAM SHAKEOLOGY

1 SCOOP VANILLA SHAKEOLOGY
1/2 RIPE BANANA
1/2 CUP 100% ORANGE JUICE
3-5 DROPS ORANGE EXTRACT
1 CUP ALMOND MILK
1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT
ICE TO BLEND

BLEND ALL INGREDIENTS, POUR INTO AN EXTRA LARGE GLASS TO CHILL IN FRIG, RINSE OUT THE BLENDER TO PREPARE THE VANILLA SHAKE

EXTRA RICH VANILLA SHAKEOLOGY

1 SCOOP VANILLA SHAKEOLOGY
1 CUP ALMOND MILK
2 T SUGAR FREE VANILLA PUDDING MIX
1/2 T BUTTER EXTRACT
ICE TO BLEND

BLEND ALL INGREDIENTS AND POUR INTO A GLASS FILLING IT HALF WAY. NEXT FILL THE REMAINDER OF THE GLASS THE ORANGE DREAM SHAKE. TOP IT OFF WITH SUGAR FREE READY WHIP AND SPRINKLES IF YOU WISH.
ENJOY!


Tuesday, October 7, 2014

RED VELVET SHAKEOLOGY RECIPE


RED VELVET SHAKEOLOGY RECIPE





I just created the Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Shake. After 4 failed attempts I was ready to give up! I tried multiple recipes with Vanilla Shakeology and nothing was tasting right or similar to red velvet at all. Then I had one of those light bulb moments WHAT IF...I try Chocolate. The first attempt tasted like extra sweet chocolate and that was about it. BUMMER!! I was getting frustrated until I started thinking outside of the box and I NAILED IT!! I even had my daughter and boyfriend try it out, both agreed it tasted just like Red Velvet Cake Batter.. Woooo Hoooo Finally!





The BEST thing about this shake is that its Actually a very healthy Meal Replacement that's full of 70 different nutrients. It's super dense, very filling, and is clinically proven to help you lose weight. BONUS!! If there is one thing I'm awesome at, it's making shakes taste extremely fattening.... but they're healthy. =) I've been making shakes for over 20 yrs and take pride in all my recipes. ENJOY it's worth it. 



RECIPE

1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 cup Almond Milk
1 cup Ice
2 T. sugar free Cheese Cake Pudding Mix
1/2 T. Cherry Extract
1/2 T. Butter Extract
2 T. Jordan's Skinny Syrup-SF Red Velvet cake
also 3-5 drops of red food coloring





Wednesday, September 24, 2014

ENTER MY NEXT BADASS BODY CHALLENGE!

**ALL NEW**


WHAT IS IT?
IT'S A 60 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE THAT'S DESIGNED TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE THE ULTIMATE BODY TRANSFORMATION. THIS IS AN PRIVATE ONLINE FACE BOOK CHALLENGE GROUP THAT'S FILLED WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE READY TO MAKE A CHANGE IN THEIR LIFESTYLES. ITS DESIGNED TO GIVE YOU THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO SET YOU UP FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS IN ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE.
ITS GOING TO STRETCH YOU TO BECOME MORE OF WHO YOU WERE MEANT TO BE AND TAKE YOU OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE...THIS IS SOO MUCH MORE THAN A BODY TRANSFORMATION. ITS ABOUT OPENING UP AND ALLOWING YOURSELF TO COME TO GRASPS WITH WHATEVER HAS BEEN HOLDING YOU BACK SO YOU CAN PUT THE PAST WHERE IT BELONGS.. GROW BEYOND IT..AND MOVE FORWARD.
WHAT DOES IT REQUIRE?
  • A COMMITMENT TO YOURSELF TO COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE
  • A BEACHBODY AT HOME FITNESS PROGRAM
  • YOU MUST BE WILLING TO REPLACE ONE MEAL A DAY WITH SHAKEOLOGY FOR THE NEXT 60 DAYS AND FOLLOW MY NUTRITION PLAN
  • I MUST BE YOUR ASSIGNED COACH, SO IF YOU DON'T HAVE A TEAM BEACHBODY ACCOUNT, CLICK THIS LINK AND CREATE A FREE ONE!
  • INTERNET ACCESS FOR FB GROUPS AND ***LIVE WORKOUTS***
  • YOU WILL NEED A "MY FITNESS PAL" ACCOUNT TO KEEP YOU ON TRACK =)
  • YOU MUST BE OPEN-MINDED, POSITIVE, AND WILLING TO SHARE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE GROUP
  • CHECK IN AND DAILY ASSIGNMENTS ALL DESIGNED TO HELP YOU OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IT WILL HELP YOU TO GROW AS A PERSON SO THAT THIS LIFESTYLE CHANGE ISN'T A QUICK FIX.
  • WATCHING THIS VIDEO TO START YOUR JOURNEY. THIS JOURNEY IS ABOUT YOU, NO ONE ELSE. IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU NEED TO LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF FIRST. THIS VIDEO WILL HELP WITH THAT AND MANY ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE.
THIS CHALLENGE IS NOT FOR EVERYONE AND I'M ONLY LOOKING FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE SERIOUS ABOUT MAKING A LIFESTYLE CHANGE AND WANT TO BECOME FIT AND HEALTHY. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU??
<<THIS IS NOT A "DIET" OR "QUICK FIX", THIS IS A WAY OF LIFE.>>
BY USING A BEACHBODY AT HOME FITNESS PROGRAM, DRINKING SHAKEOLOGY DAILY FOR 60 DAYS, FOLLOWING MY NUTRITION PLANS ALONG WITH BEING ACTIVE IN THE CHALLENGE GROUP WILL INSURE THAT YOU WILL GET SOME AWESOME RESULTS..I WILL COACH YOU THROUGH THIS WHOLE PROCESS. ANOTHER GREAT THING IS THAT YOU GET TO MEET PEOPLE THAT SHARE SIMILAR GOALS AND MAKE POSSIBLE LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIPS.=) ITS IMPORTANT TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE LIKE MINDED PEOPLE ESP. GOING THROUGH A LIFESTYLE CHANGE.
I'M PROOF THAT THIS WORKS! I'VE LOST 50 LBS TOTAL AND THIS IS HOW I DID IT...I WILL TEACH YOU AND SHARE EVERYTHING THAT I HAVE LEARNED SO YOU CAN REACH YOUR GOALS TOO!





I HELPED JARROD LOSE 40 LBS WITH POWER 90



Thursday, September 18, 2014

3 Day Refresh Review Day 2


DAY 2
3 Day Refresh


 DAY 2
I FORGOT TO MENTION THE DAY BEFORE THE COUNTLESS TRIPS TO THE RESTROOM YOU WILL MAKE DUE TO THE INCREASE IN WATER. I DON'T ADVISE DOING THIS IF YOU'RE TRAVELING. YOU WILL MAKE MANY MANY PIT STOPS.
DAY 2 WENT FAIRLY WELL AFTER I UPPED MY WATER INTAKE. MY HUNGER PANGS WENT AWAY. I HONESTLY THINK IT WAS MY BODY TELLING ME THAT I WAS DEHYDRATED, NOT HUNGRY. I REALLY NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO THAT MORE CLOSELY.
BREAKFAST WAS THE SAME, CHOCOLATE SHAKEOLOGY WITH 1/2 BANANA, FOLLOWED BY MY FIBER MIX ONE HOUR LATER WITH LOTS OF WATER. SNACK TIME WAS CUCUMBERS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR . SIMPLY=) FOR LUNCH I HAD THE VANILLA REFRESH WITH 1/2 BANANA AND THREW IN SOME CINNAMON FOR ADDED FLAVOR AND HAD GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS. DELISH!
I WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT I WAS DRINKING ENOUGH WATER SO I TOOK A MUG TO WORK AND ADDED SOME FRESH LEMONS TO IT FOR FLAVOR. IT ALSO HAS OUNCES ON IT SO I COULD TRACK HOW MUCH I WAS DRINKING.

THE GREAT THING ABOUT THIS CLEANSE IS THAT IT'S TEACHING ME PORTION CONTROL AGAIN AND GETTING ME BACK ON TRACK WITH SLEEP AND FORMING A ROUTINE. I USE TO DRINK MY SHAKEOLOGY MID AFTERNOON BUT I LIKE IT IN THE AM INSTEAD BECAUSE IT GIVES ME MORE ENERGY. SPEAKING OF ENERGY "I HAVE FRICKEN TONS OF IT"! WOOT! I WAS NERVOUS ABOUT THAT AFTER READING OTHERS REVIEWS. NOT THIS GIRL.=)

DINNER WAS ANOTHER VANILLA REFRESH SHAKE THAT I HAD WITH JUST WATER THIS TIME. I WANTED TO ACTUALLY SEE WHAT IT TASTED LIKE WITHOUT ADDING ANYTHING TO IT. NOT BAD =) I ALSO HAD ANOTHER CUCUMBER AND RED PEPPER MIX AND OF COARSE MORE WATER.

I DID EXPERIENCE SOME BLOATING IN THE EVENING AGAIN BUT I'M SURE THAT HAS TO DO WITH ALL THE EXTRA FIBER I'M EATING AND DRINKING. I'M NOT GASSY THOUGH THANK GAWD. WHEN I GOT HOME I WAS READY FOR BED AGAIN AND SLEPT LIKE A LOG. THIS ISN'T NORMAL FOR ME SO I'M COUNTING MY BLESSINGS, I NEVER SLEEP THIS GOOD.

I ALSO JUMPED ON THE SCALE WHICH I TOLD MYSELF I WOULDN'T BUT WAS DOWN 2 LBS. WOOT! HAPPINESS

LOOKING FORWARD TO DAY 3

THANKS FOR READING. SHARING IS CARING

3 Day Refresh

 3 DAY REFRESH REVIEW DAY 1


Wednesday, September 17, 2014

3-Day Refresh Review Day 1





DAY 1

 


What is the 3-Day Refresh?
 The 3-Day Refresh is 3-day program of specially formulated shakes, healthy snacks, and delicious, easy-to-prepare meals that have been scientifically designed to help you lose weight and break the cycle of bad eating while dramatically improving the way you feel.*


How is the 3-Day Refresh different from other cleanses?


 Unlike juice fasts or liquid cleanses that are high in sugar and low in protein (which can leave you feeling weak and sluggish), the 3-Day Refresh is scientifically designed to help support your metabolism while nourishing your vital organs.* Plus, you actually get to eat delicious, real food during this program.

HERE WE GO

I'VE HEARD MANY GREAT REVIEWS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT AND HAVE SEEN MANY AWESOME RESULTS. I DECIDED TO GIVE IT A TRY MYSELF, NEVER HAVING DONE AN ACTUAL CLEANSE BEFORE.

I TRIED THE 3 DAY SHAKEOLOGY CLEANSE BUT WASN'T SUCCESSFUL AND WOULD QUIT BY THE END OF DAY 2. TURNS OUT SHAKEOLOGY WANT DESIGNED TO WORK AS A CLEANSE. I LEARNED THAT AT SUMMIT WHEN THEY RELEASED THE 3 DAY REFRESH. THAT EXPLAINED A LOT, I WAS FRICKEN STARVING!! 

DAY 1:
I WAS SET TO GO,  I  WENT GROCERY SHOPPING THE NIGHT BEFORE AND DID MY FOOD PREP WHICH WAS FAIRLY EASY SINCE ITS MAINLY FRUITS AND VEGGIES. I WOKE UP HAD MY GLASS OF WATER LIKE IT SAYS THEN 1 HOUR LATER I HAD BREAKFAST. I MADE A CHOCOLATE SHAKEOLOGY WITH 1/2 BANANA, FILTERED WATER AND ICE. YUMMO! LUV LUV CHOCOLATE.

1 HOUR LATER I DRANK THE FIBER MIX PACKET MIXED WITH 8 OZ OF COLD FILTERED WATER. IT DIDN'T REALLY TASTE LIKE MUCH BUT I WILL SAY "DRINK IT QUICKLY". IF YOU DON'T DRINK IT UP RIGHT AWAY IT GETS SUPER THICK.YUKKY! REMEMBER ITS FIBER.
 

 
 
NEXT UP WAS LUNCH, THE VANILLA REFRESH SHAKE. I BLENDED IT WILL ICE, 10 OZ FILTERED WATER AND 1/2 BANANA. IT WASN'T BAD, YOU COULD DEFINITELY TASTE THE VANILLA. IT WAS RICH TASTING =) IT DIDN'T TASTE LIKE SHAKEO BUT IT WAS JUST AS FILLING. A++ I WAS ALSO ALLOWED A VEGGIE AND 1 SERVING OF HEALTHY FATS. I HAD A BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER GREEN BEEN MIX WITH COCONUT OIL AND SEASONING.

EVERYTHING WAS GOING O.K. UNTIL AFTER THE VEGGIES. I STARTED TO GET A HEADACHE , I WAS VERY HUNGRY AND IRRITABLE. I DECIDED TO HAVE SOME CAFFEINE FREE MINT TEA  AND MY AFTERNOON SNACK CUTIES =) THAT DIDN'T HELP! I WAS DESPERATE FOR ANSWERS BECAUSE I ONLY HAD ONE MORE SHAKE TO GO WITH VEGGIES AND I WANTED TO EAT EVERYTHING IN SITE.

I REACHED OUT TO A FELLOW COACH THAT EXPLAINED A FEW THINGS TO ME. ONE BIG ONE THAT STOOD OUT WAS I WASN'T DRINKING ENOUGH WATER FOR THE TOXINS TO RELEASE. I WAS EXPERIENCING A BUILD UP. "LET IT GO" LOL
I ALSO THOUGHT THAT I COULDN'T HAVE CAFFEINE OR COFFEE. WRONG!! ITS NOT IDEAL BUT YOU CAN HAVE IT. SO I SPENT THE DAY WITH A HEADACHE BECAUSE I'M A DAILY COFFEE DRINKER THAT HAD NONE =(

THE LAST MEAL OF THE DAY WAS THE BEST!! I MADE MY LAST VANILLA REFRESH SHAKE WITH COFFEE INSTEAD OF WATER. HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD. WOO HOO! I ALSO HAD MY VEGGIES, RED PEPPER WITH CUCUMBERS AND A STRAWBERRY VINEGAR WITH COCONUT OIL. FOLLOWED BY ONE MORE CUP OF COFFEE. JUST HAD TOO =)


I DID NOTICE SOME BLOATING TOWARDS THE EVENING AND WHEN I UPPED MY WATER I WASN'T THAT HUNGRY ANYMORE. WHEN I GOT HOME I WAS PRETTY TIRED. I NORMALLY WORK 3-11 AND I STAY UP UNTIL AT LEAST 3 AM EVERY NIGHT UNWINDING. NIGHT OWL BIG TIME. THIS TIME WAS DIFFERENT I WAS ACTUALLY READY FOR BED BY 12:30. I FELT RELAXED AND I SLEPT THREW THE NIGHT, THAT NORMALLY NEVER HAPPENS. I'M NOT SURE IF THE 3 DAY REFRESH HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT BUT I WILL TAKE IT. THIS GIRL LOVES HER SLEEP. CURIOUS TO SEE WHATS IN STORE FOR DAY 2 .
 





THANKS FOR STOPPING BYE AND CHECKING OUT MY REVIEW.

SHARING IS CARING, PLEASE SHARE =)






Wednesday, July 30, 2014

21 Day Fix Breakfast Recipes

 
21 DAY FIX OATMEAL BREAKFAST IDEAS
 

 
 
 
A healthy breakfast is a key part to your success, don't skip it! It will give you energy, improve concentration, lower cholesterol levels, and give you much needed strength and endurance to nail your workouts.
 



Ever since I started using the 21 Day Fix I pretty much ate the same thing but in different variations. Oatmeal, Greek yogurt and fruit was the essential for every breakfast. Its simple to make, easy to store, and seems to last forever in the refrigerator.
 
 


 
I normally cook up a double batch or 6 serving worth for the week. I always like to make extra incase I need another yellow for the day. I'm a total flavor girl, I don't like things bland or plain at all. No Thank you! Normally I add 1 or 2 T of cinnamon and organic vanilla to every batch I make while its cooking. Talk about a kitchen that smell wonderful. Mmmm hmmm.
 



 
Tip: When cooking your oatmeal have your containers separated and ready to fill. Oatmeal has a tendency to set fast so you will want to fill your 21 Day Fix containers A.S.A.P. while its soft.


 
Like I said before, I'm a full flavor girl. I love adding Greek vanilla yogurt to my oatmeal. It's like a creamy rich desert and its completely filling. Ummm angels sing lol


 
Get creative add all types of berries, not only are they full of antioxidants but they are very filling and a perfect way to get your purple containers in. A few of my favorites are strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and occasionally I will add a banana.


 
Lastly, I add nuts to make sure I get my blue or orange containers filled. Almonds, pecans, walnuts are a few of my normal choices and I keep them all in the freezer so they last longer.




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