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Beachbody Performance Line Review
I’m kind of a supplement snob. Ask my husband. I’m picky. Too much jittery, not enough protein, it’s not isolate. It tastes like a car tire. It’s packed with sucralose. It makes me need to use the bathroom. Frequently. Let’s be honest. Nobody wants something so “stimulating” that it stimulates you to the bathroom all day. So I was super pumped last week at Summit when Beachbody released their performance line! I tend to watch my sugar intake and am not a fan of artificial sweeteners and frankly, if it’s too sweet, I don’t like it. These are all natural, no artificial sweeteners, and use Stevia, a natural plant leaf…
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Zucchini Chips (Fixate Cookbook)
These turned out to be just perfect! And when you can get away with serving your kids “chips” for dinner, it’s a win-win! Keep an eye on these while you’re cooking, if they’re cut too thin they can crisp up quickly. I tried turning the temp up a bit to cook them quicker and they did ok, but cooking low and slow is ideal. Zucchini Chips Ingredients: 2 large zucchini, sliced thinly with mandolin slicer or paring knife (be careful!) 3-4 tsp EVOO Sea salt to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 225*. Slice zucchini thin. Pat dry with paper towel. Drizzle lightly with oil, Bake on parchment lined cookie sheets…
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Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
There comes a moment when I’m putting together a recipe when I pause and close my eyes and imagine how it’s going to taste when it’s complete. Not too often do they come out EXACTLY as my tastebuds had envisioned but this was one of those recipes that did. If I could pick a food to live on for the rest of my life, sweet potatoes might just be it. Punctured with a fork, wrapped in foil, and baked at 400* for 45 minutes and I’m in potato heaven. I love carbs, but I digress. This turkey sloppy joe meat could be served on whole grain rolls as a sandwich,…
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Easy Chicken Burrito Bowls
We had some of THE BEST tacos at Bakersfield while we were in Nashville this past weekend. I mean, wow. Hand made corn tortillas, mahi, braised spare rib, marinated portabella… I was in total heaven. We ate there twice. Then we found Nashville Street Tacos… agghhh! More deliciousness! I couldn’t get enough southwest style fare (yeah, in Nashville, I know). So when we got home I decided I was going to throw in a few similar style southwestern flair dinners for this weeks menu. Last night we did a deconstructed chicken burrito. It was heavenly. One happy husband, and three happy kids. And I had to stop myself from going…
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Mommy Guilt
Mommy Guilt. We all have it… It starts when they’re teeny tiny, that first week old and thinking “Man, I just want to take a shower without this tiny earthling attached to me around the clock!” And as soon as I jump in the shower it never fails, the baby cries and the guilt sets in! Now that they’re a little older the guilt is less…guilty… I guess. But I still get that heartache when I have to leave them for an extended period of time. I was thinking that last night as I was packing my bags for our 4 day getaway this weekend to Nashville, that this will…
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Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
Ohhhhhhhh the aroma that comes from the kitchen when I make this stew is enough to make the neighbors mouths water! And any meal that’s out of the “norm” that my kids try and actually eat a few bites of is a win. The husband loved it and I knew he would. Meat. Everything in one bowl. No rabbit food. Win! This is hands down one of my favorite 21 Day Fix & Fix Extreme recipes! Ingredients; 1 lb lean (trimmed) beef stew meat 1 medium butternut squash (chopped into 1/2-1″ cubes) 1 cup low sodium beef broth (can use water and 1 tsp low sodium beef bouillon)…
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21 Day Fix Extreme is Under Way!
As of yesterday I officially started 21 Day Fix Extreme! I have made some really crummy decisions with food last week and am paying for it now. I gained 6 lbs in one week. Granted, our competition was the 27th and we were really lean, but the amount of cake, ice cream, BBQ, snacks, cheat meals, and all around junk I ate wasn’t pretty. So I did it, I’m done with it, and I’m starting fresh this week. The last time I did 21 Day Fix extreme was in prep for my first bikini competition and I got some pretty incredible results. (See below) So I’m ready for another 21…
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Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (vegetarian)
Oh how I love Meatless Monday dinners! For our family it can be a challenge to come up with a healthy, flavorful meat free meal that my husband (a meat and potatoes guy) will eat and enjoy! This was a huge hit the first time I made it, so today after starting another round of 21 Day Fix Extreme I wanted to kick off with a Fix friendly dinner that still felt like a “cheat meal”! These loaded sweet potatoes are excellent for keeping that full feeling afterward without the harsh effects on your waistline! Ingredients: 4 small/medium sweet potatoes 1/2 cup black beans, cooked 1/2 cup…
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Red, White, and Blueberry Muffins
By the time 4th of July rolls around, we’re ready for some yummy treats. Summer produce is in abundance and we always have too many strawberries and blueberries in our fridge. And I never let fresh produce go to waste. We can only drink so many strawberry and blueberry smoothies so it was time for a healthy snack recipe and I think the girls and I created a good one. A healthy, clean-eating, sugar-free, delicious muffin that could be mistaken for a cupcake if you ask me! Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 3/4 cup quick oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp…
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Clean Eating Crockpot Fajitas
Ohhhhhhhh do we love fajitas in our house! I’ve tried them every which way but I always come back to the “old faithful” crockpot fajitas. These are super simple, clean, and low carb too! And always leave us full and satisfied! Add caption Ingredients: 3 large chicken breasts, thawed 1 large green pepper, sliced 5-6 sweet mini peppers, sliced 1/4 onion, sliced (optional) 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp cumin 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp chipotle chili seasoning Juice of 1 lime Romaine lettuce leaves Lowfat shredded cheese or Plain lowfat Greek yogurt Salsa Cooked brown rice (optional) Instructions: Thaw chicken and place in bottom of sprayed crock…
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