WHY Shakeology?

So MY TOP 5 reasons why I personally invest in Shakeology every month and just a couple of the reasons why you absolutely should too 😁

1.) INEXPENSIVE --> Say What?! Yes. You will NEVER find a meal this healthy for $4.00 per serving. EVER. If you do, let me know and I'll buy it. 😜 It's unmatched. By a LONG shot. Most people spend more than that on a medium cup of coffee! 😱

2.) RESULTS --> Here's just 1 example: my Dad's cholesterol has dropped without even changing his diet and not exercising, not only that but instead of skipping breakfast now he has his shake instead! That's a huge win! 👊 I could go on and on about all of the other weight loss stories, saved lives, blood pressure, diabetics, pregnancies, etc... but this one hits home for me and makes me happy! ❤

3.) ENERGY --> You know that feeling of being groggy, not having mental clarity, and just tired until your 3rd cup of coffee?☕ Yeah that was me too before Shakeo (sometimes still am, thanks to my kiddos lol 😕 ).

4.) CONVENIENCE--> Takes literally 30 seconds and you can take it on your ride to work or like me on the way to my sons gymnastics show right now! 😁 Most people spend more time in line for Dunkins, Starbucks or the cafe at work and spend MORE money. 😳

5.) TASTE--> I'm not a huge fan of protein and I've NEVER liked shakes before this. This stuff actually tastes good. Plus when you take the extra 60 seconds to blend with banana and some PB... HOLY YUM! 😋

Factor in the fact that it's CHEAPER than what most people spend per month on coffee, it's great even for people trying to gain weight, there's a 30 day money back guarantee AND that it's clinically proven... yeah you really can't go wrong. 👍 ‪#‎healthymeal‬ ‪#‎healthyeats‬ ‪#‎investinyourself‬

Dark Chocolate Muffins

These dark chocolate muffins are delicious and surprisingly healthy.

21 Day Fix Stats: 1 Yellow, 1/2 blue/orange

Total Time: 22 min.
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 12 min.
Yield:12 servings, 1 cupcake each

Ingredients:

1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
3 large eggs
½ cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3. Place chickpeas, eggs, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking soda, coconut oil, and extract in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth.
4. Divide batter among 12 prepared muffin cups.
5. Top each muffin with about four chocolate chips; push into batter.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely and enjoy!

Chicken Pizza!

This healthy homemade pizza is topped with lean chicken, fresh ingredients, and a touch of Parmesan cheese.

Total Time:​ 18 min.
Prep Time:​​​ 10 min.
Cooking Time:​ 8 min.
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients for Pizza Dough:
¼ oz​​​ active dry yeast
1 cup​​​ warm water (100–110° F)
2 tsp.​​​​ sugar
3–3¼ cups ​​​whole wheat flour, divided use
½ tsp.​​​​ fine sea salt (or Himalayan salt)​
2 tsp.​​​​  olive oil, divided use

Ingredients for Pizza:
½ cup all-natural pizza sauce, no sugar added
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
4 oz cooked chicken breast, boneless, skinless, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes
¼ cup thinly sliced mushrooms
2 cups fresh arugula

Preparation:

For Pizza Dough:
1. Place yeast, water, and sugar in a medium bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until yeast becomes foamy.
2. Combine 3 cups flour and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to yeast mixture. Mix with clean hands until mixture does not stick to your hands. Add additional flour if needed. Roll dough into a ball. Brush with ½ tsp. oil. Place in a bowl; cover with a towel. Let rise for 2 hours.
3. Punch down dough to remove air; knead and roll into a ball. Brush with ½ tsp. oil. Place in a bowl; cover with a towel. Let rise for an additional 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 450° F.
5. Roll dough until it will no longer stretch. Let rest for 5 minutes. Continue to roll until it reaches your desired diameter, about 10 to 12-inches, and about ½-inch thick. Place on baking pan lightly coated with spray.
6. Brush with remaining 1 tsp. oil.

For Pizza:
1. Spread pizza dough evenly with pizza sauce, stopping ½-inch from edge.
2. Top evenly with cheeses, chicken, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
3. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes, or until crust is golden.
4. Top with arugula.

Grilled cheese with gouda in a cast iron skillet!

There is something so comforting about a grilled cheese sandwich. Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside with delicious melted cheese.

Think you can’t enjoy grilled cheese and eat healthy? We can help with that. The secret, besides making sure it’s not overloaded with cheese (sorry, kids), is choosing flavorful, quality ingredients that offer the most bang for calories. Our yummy version uses smoked gouda, a boldly flavored cheese, so you can use less and still love it! A light spreading of Dijon mustard, roasted red peppers, and peppery arugula make this a grilled cheese sandwich you will crave.

Grilled cheese with gouda in a cast iron skillet! 

Total Time: 12 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 7 min.
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
2 slices sprouted whole-grain bread
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 oz. roasted red bell pepper strips
1 slice medium tomato
¼ cup fresh arugula
¼ cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (1 oz.)
½ tsp. olive oil

Preparation:
1. Spread mustard on one slice of bread.
2. Top with pepper strips, tomato, arugula, cheese, and second slice of bread. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
4. Add sandwich; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip, then cook for 3 to 4 more minutes or until cheese has melted.

Zucchini Bread!

Zucchini Bread

Try this healthier take on zucchini bread for your next brunch. smile emoticon

Total Time: 1 hr 10 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 55 min.
Yield: 20 servings, 1 slice each

Ingredients:

-Nonstick cooking spray
-6 large egg whites
-¼ cup melted coconut oil
-½ cup unsweetened applesauce
-1/3 cup sugar
-2 tsp. vanilla extract
-¾ cups all-purpose flour
-1¾ cups whole wheat flour
-1 tsp. baking powder
-1 tsp. baking soda
-¾ tsp. sea salt
-3 tsp. ground cinnamon
-2½ cups grated zucchini
-½ cup chopped raw walnuts

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Lightly coat two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans with spray.
3. Combine egg whites, oil, applesauce, sugar, and extract in a large bowl. Set aside.
4. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well.
5. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix until just blended.
6. Fold in zucchini and walnuts; mix until just blended.
7. Divide batter evenly between the two pans.
8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool bread in pans for 5 to 10 minutes, remove from pans and transfer to rack; cool completely.

Tip: Leftover slices can be wrapped individually and stored in the freezer for future meals.

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This easy to make meal is not only amazing but it's also 21 day fix approved! Depending on your allotted containers for the day, the ones you will need are red, green and blue (if you use cheese) 

Ingredients:

-1 lbs ground chicken
-Hot Sauce (I use Franks Cayenne Pepper Sauce)
-Romaine Lettuce
-Red Onion
-Carrot Shreds
-Tomato
-Bleu Cheese and/or bleu cheese crumbles
-Himalayan Salt
-Garlic Powder

Directions:

Cook the ground chicken, once cooked, drain the juice/fat then add in some water, just a little. Salt/Garlic powder to taste, then add in the hot sauce. I am terrible at measuring, you don't need all that much but enough to give it a good covering. Let it simmer on low for a few mins. In the meantime, cut up the red onion and tomato and get your lettuce wraps washed and ready to go. 

Layer all your ingredients on your wraps and top with a little bleu cheese or bleu cheese crumbles if desired. I used a tiny bit of a bleu cheese yogurt dressing. Enjoy! :-)

Move of the Day ~ Plyo

Let me tell you, 21 Day Fix Extreme is AMAZING. It's giving me a GREAT workout in just 30 minutes!!

In typical Autumn fashion, she leaves what I think was the hardest move of the workout, for LAST! and Instead of 30 seconds, it's 1 minute long! It wiped me out!

Here it is! My version and my kiddos version...I'd say theirs is much easier! ;-) Think you can do my version for a whole minute...warning...it's HARD! lol Give it a try!

Move of the Day

Burpee with a Push-Up Jack

I have a love/hate relationship with Burpees! lol Do you? When I first started my journey back to being healthy and fit...I could barely do a push-up, let alone a burpee with a push-up jack! 

Give this a try! 1 minute! 20 Second break Repeat twice! :-) 

How'd you do? :-)

Beachbody On Demand!

Sign up for On Demand Now! (click to sign up)

(Make sure it says my name as YOUR Coach! If not, my Coach ID is 327536!)

You’ve been asking, and we’re excited to announce that you’ll be able to get unlimited, on demand access to stream Beachbody workout programs. Workout with Beachbody anytime, anywhere. Launching March 2015.

With Beachbody On Demand, Team Beachbody Club members will be able to stream hundreds of Beachbody workouts—including P90X® and INSANITY®—from the digital library. You’ll also have access to nutrition guides, calendars, and more at the touch of a button. All just by being a member of Club. 

With unlimited access to more than 400 workouts in our digital library, Beachbody On Demand is a one-stop shop for all your workouts.

Want to lose weight with INSANITY®? Get ripped with P90X®? Carve a lean, chiseled body with LES MILLS COMBAT? There’s something for everyone.

Stream your workouts from your laptop, tablet, or mobile device.

Whether you’re traveling for work, on vacation, or would just rather do your workouts in the gym, now you can bring your Beachbody On Demand programs with you wherever you go.

What is Beachbody On Demand? (click to watch)

FAQ:

Will I need to buy the fitness program to stream them?

No. Programs inside the digital library come with a membership to Team Beachbody Club.

Will there be an extra cost per workout watched?
No. Unlimited access is included in Team Beachbody Club membership at no extra cost.

Will I be able to stream workouts internationally?
Yes. You will be able to stream abroad as long as you have a valid internet connection.

Will the workouts be available to download and watch offline?
No. Programs inside the digital library come with a membership to Team Beachbody Club.

When will Beachbody On Demand Launch?

Beachbody On Demand is expected to launch spring 2015!

What is Beachbody On Demand?Beachbody On Demand is a new feature of the Team Beachbody Club that provides unlimited access to stream Beachbody’s proven fitness programs. Paid Team Beachbody Club Members will be able to work out anytime, anywhere. Beachbody On Demand includes many of Beachbody’s most popular fitness programs in the digital library, making Beachbody programs easy to access anywhere an internet connection is available.

How will it work?

Team Beachbody members will automatically have unlimited access to stream workouts from a list of Beachbody’s most popular fitness programs. Once logged into TeamBeachbody.com- Club members will select the Start Streaming tab from the home page, choose any fitness program in the streaming library, and stream any wokout from the program!

What fitness programs will be available in the Beachbody digital library?

Immediately upon Beachbody On Demand launch, Club members will have unlimited access to stream many of Beachbody’s best sellers. Members will also be able to stream any workouts available in the Insider Access catalogue. Insider Access provides individual sample workouts of some of Beachbody’s newest and bestselling programs to give Club members a taste of the program before they decide to buy. The list of titles available to stream in the On Demand or Insider Access catalogues is subject to change at any time. As of launch in March 2015, the following full programs are scheduled to be part of the 

Beachbody On Demand catalog:Unlimited Access Fitness Programs:
P90X, P90X2, P90X3, Insanity, TurboFire, Brazil Butt Lift, Ten Minute Trainer, ChaLEAN Extreme, Asylum Vol 1, Tony One-on-One (vol 1) and Hip Hop Abs.

Will fitness programs that are available as part of the Beachbody On Demand catalog still be available for purchase as DVDs?

Yes. Some people still want to own DVDs. High speed Internet access is not available to everyone.  Also, purchasing DVDs creates permanent ownership.  On Demand users only have access to streaming Beachbody On Demand programs only as long as they are paid Club members.  Of course, those On Demand programs no longer produced in DVD format will only be available in the On Demand catalog.

Are other Challenge Packs going away with the release of Beachbody On Demand?

No. By combining fitness, drinking Shakeology daily, and a Coach’s motivation and support, Challenge Packs remain the best solution for people to get results. Popular and top-selling products will continue to be offered in Challenge Packs.

Will the price of the Club membership increase?

The price is not increasing in Spring 2015, but may increase in the future.

Will a customer need to buy the fitness program to stream?

No. Programs inside the digital library come with paid membership.

Will streaming workouts be available on Beachbody.com too?

No. They are exclusive to TeamBeachbody Club members.

Will Club members be able to stream workouts internationally?

Yes. They can stream abroad with a valid internet connection.

Will free members have access to stream workouts?

No, but they can upgrade to paid Club membership easily.

Will there be an extra cost per workout watched?

No. Unlimited access will be included in Club membership at no extra cost.

Will the workouts be closed-captioned?

No, not at this time

What languages will workouts be available in?

All videos will be in English at this time.

Will the videos be available to stream in HD?

Yes, as long as the computer/device supports HD.

Will there be a Club and Shakeology Challenge Pack?

Yes. A Shakeology + Club Challenge Pack is planned, to be released near On Demand launch.

Must the nutrition & program guides be purchased separately?

No.  The guides will be available to view & download for each program on the
Beachbody On Demand web page

Technical

Will an IOS or Android App be available?

No. Workouts will play on mobile devices via a browser.

Will the workouts be available on ITunes, Amazon Prime etc.?

No. They will only be available to Club members on TeamBeachbody.com.

Will the workouts be available to download and watch offline?

No. An internet connection will be required to stream workouts.

Will Flash Player be required to play a workout?

No. Flash will not be required to play a workout.

Will Silverlight be required to play a workout?

No. Silverlight will not be required to play a workout

Sign up for On Demand Now! (click to sign up)