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Honey Dijon Chicken Salad Wrap (21 Day Fix Friendly)
When I lived in Soulard there was a little coffee shop that made the very best chicken salad. I lived off that stuff. Creamy. Nutty. The chicken was cooked perfectly. I still get warm fuzzies thinking about it. Today. Warm fuzzies. This lunch was hands down one of the best things I’ve made in a long time. It was simple and delicious. Creamy, clean, healthy and hit the spot. Nothing more. Nothing less. Just perfection. If you’re looking for a new favorite chicken salad, I hope this is it. Enjoy! Ingredients: For the wrap: 1 large grilled chicken breast, diced 1/2 c green grapes, sliced 1 tbsp sliced…
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21 Day Fix Turkey Taco Cups
The easiest of easy, healthy, and 21 Day Fix friendly dinners. 10 minutes skillet to table. And always a hit with the whole family. Only 6 ingredients total! Enjoy and share! Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 c of your favorite salsa (I used organic chipotle lime from Aldi) 1 can black beans 1 c frozen corn, thawed Romaine lettuce leaves Greek yogurt Directions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown turkey with salsa. Add beans and corn. Mix well. Serve in lettuce leaves and top with Greek yogurt. Enjoy! For 21 Day Fix: 1 red 1 yellow 1 green (3 leaves) 1/4 purple
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Strawberry Shortcake Bites
“Mooooommmmm! I’m hungry!!! Can I have a snack?!” My go-to for my 3 hungry rascals? Protein energy bites. We usually make plain vanilla or chocolate but we switched it up tonight and went for strawberry shortcake. A little bit of chia seeds and they turned out perfect! Ingredients: 1.5 scoops strawberry Shakeology 1/2 scoop vanilla Shakeology 1/2 c natural peanut butter 1/3 c wildflower honey 1.5 c quick oats 1 tbsp chia seeds Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Roll into 1″ bite sized balls. Enjoy!
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Firecracker Pasta Salad
Summer. Holiday weekend. BBQ’s. Soooooo much food! I love pasta salad but always eat wayyyyy too much and feel like a brick is in my stomach after. I whipped up this healthier alternative with a little kick, perfect for those holiday BBQ’s without the guilt! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 box veggie pasta, cooked and cooled 3-4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced 3/4 c black beans, rinsed & drained 3/4 c sweet corn 1/2-3/4 c Bolthouse farms Salsa Ramch dressing or 1/2 c salsa mixed with 1/3 c plain Greek yogurt Directions: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing. Stir well…
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Strengthening Your Core- The Importance of Ab Workouts
With summer approaching, the question I am most frequently asked is “How do I get my abs back?” Well, I could tell you to do 1,000 crunches and drink a bunch of water and eat healthy but it’s a little more complicated than that! And 1,000 crunches aren’t going to get it done anyway. In order to have “abs” you need to strengthen your core. There’s a difference between core and abs. They work together but in order to have one, you need the other. You need to sweat. And by doing so, engaging more than just your ab muscles. Core strengthening involves tightening up the muscles in your…
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Chili-Lime Fish Tacos
Some people live for Friday. This lady lives for taco Tuesday. Switching it up this week for some zesty fish tacos. Easy peasy lime squeezie! Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 tilapia filets 1/2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp sea salt Juice of 1/2 lime Other half of lime sliced Directions: Preheat oven to 400*. Spray a foil-lined cookie sheet with olive oil. Place thawed filets on sheet. Squeeze lime juice over fish. Mix dry spices together. Rub evenly onto fish. Place lime slices on top. Bake 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Serve in corn tortillas, topped with salsa, and beans & rice on the…
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Calling All MOMMA’s! 30 Day Fitness & Clean Eating Group!
***CALLING ALL MOMMAS*** It’s all about you! Starting May 16th I’m offering a pamper yourself fit- strong mom accountability group!30 days of workouts designed for a busy momma, meal planning for a healthy family, and mom support, encouragement, humor, and healthy cocktail recipes because let’s face it, sometimes we need a cocktail after a day of crazy kids! Included in this 30 day group you get: 💖 Weekly Meal Plan💖 Fitness Program (DVD & wifi streaming)💖 30 Energy Packed Meals💖 Daily Motivation💖 One-on-one Coaching💖 Bonus Online Workouts💖 Family friendly recipes💖 Crockpot Meals💖 Healthy cocktails💖 Fitness & Nutrition Tips Whether you want to lose 5 lbs or 50, It’s important to carve out time from your day to take care of you…
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Skinny Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita
Happy Cinco de Mayo! This momma had a long day and was thirsty for something sweet but margaritas always give me reflux because of the sugar. This turned out excellent. Super fresh. Not too sweet with a little kick! The former bartender in me still gets the itch and I come up with some pretty tasty concoctions from time to time! Hope you all enjoy! Cheers! Ingredients: Fresh sliced strawberries Freshly cut limes Diced jalapeño Agave Nectar Premium Tequila (I use Patron Silver) Crushed tortilla chips for the rim Directions: In a shaker, add 1/4 c strawberries, 1 tsp agave nectar, 1/2 to 1 tsp diced…
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Crockpot Salsa Chicken Tostadas
My favorite food group is salsa. Hands down. It’s my favorite condiment. My favorite dip. I eat it on eggs. On top of a turkey burger. And I use it as a marinade. And taco Tuesday is one of my favorite days of the week because of salsa. This is one of my favorite creations. Easy. Simplified. Clean. And crockpot friendly. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal, and to satisfy those taco cravings! Enjoy! Ingredients: 3-4 medium/large chicken breasts 1.5-2 cups organic/all natural salsa (I use Organic Jack’s from Costco) 1/2 medium onion, sliced For the Tostadas: Corn tortillas (4-8) Cooking spray Directions: In a medium crockpot sprayed with…
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The Truth About Sugar… Why It’s Making Our Society Fatter
Let’s talk about sugar and it’s VICIOUS cycle. Cravings. Not getting full. Our bodies need carbohydrates for energy. Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrates meaning our body uses them instantly and we remain hungry. Artificial sweeteners/high fructose corn syrups, candy, soda, can trick our body and release a chemical (dopamine) aka the “feel good” chemical that gives us a high and we CRAVE it more. Eat a candy bar. Chances are it’ll “satisfy” that craving and 20 minutes later you’re craving something else. Don’t get me started on food addictions. That’s another blog post to come. When our bodies encounter artificial ingredients they don’t know how to store…
