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Vanilla Protein Granola (with Shakeology)
Saturday mornings are for lounging, for coffee, and for listening to our kids run around and wrestle and giggle. We absolutely cherish these moments. Moments when we can sit peacefully and sip coffee out of old mugs, each one with a story to tell. Mine was a gift from coworkers years ago, a time in my life where my job was a big part of my identity, where I lived to work. I loved those that I worked with and the passion in their eyes truly made my “job” a place I enjoyed to go each day. My husbands mug was a gift from his 10 year West Point reunion,…
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Chicken and Veggie Tostadas
Taco Tuesday! I wanted to switch it up tonight and try something different. I had to take a CPR class this evening so I knew a crock-pot recipe was a must. With nursing school starting up in just a few weeks, I have a strong feeling that the crock-pot will be getting some good use again. So after coming back from a 6 day vacation last night and not being able to get to the grocery store yet, I had to work with what was left in the fridge. I had some zucchini, some peppers, and a bag of frozen chicken. Aside from that I had some corn tortillas left…
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21 Day Fix Extreme Results!!!
I just wrapped my second ever round of 21 Day Fix Extreme on Monday and wow! I loved this program when I used it for competition prep back in February because it gave me shredded results and I loved it again now for that very same reason. The pic on the left is 8 days after my last competition. That’s right. I was that girl who binge ate for a week after my show, was bloated, felt like crap, and what did I have to show for it except the pics on the left. So I knew I needed to step it into high gear for 3 solid weeks.…
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Guilt Free Chocolate Shakeology Pie
I’m a sucker for pie. Fruit pies, yum. Creme pies, yum. Sugar laden, loaded with butter, topped with ice cream… yum? Yeah, sometimes you just need pie. So, as a clean eating freak, I was on a mission to create a pie that I can eat and not feel bad about or have to wear sweatpants while eating. Enter Guilt Free Chocolate Shakeology Pie! Heaven!!! Each serving has approximately 240 calories and 12 grams of protein. This is a great post-workout treat too (because who doesn’t like to have pie after a workout!) and can be 21 Day Fix friendly too! And I can secretly do my villain laugh while…
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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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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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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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