Quick and Easy Breakfast for Under 500 Calories and 21 Day Fix Approved-Black Beans & Eggs

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       BLACK BEAN,EGG, & CANADIAN BACON

•  If you're like me trying to come up with new ideas for breakfast that are tasty, yet still low calorie and healthy, is really hard sometimes. I am a creature of habit and can eat the same thing for days on end usually doesn't bother me, but there comes a time when enough is enough and I need something new and different to eat. 
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• I came across this recipe the other day and I tweaked it a little to fit my taste better, but you might enjoy it just the way it is, so I gave you both versions. Let me know what you think!!
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• QUICK & EASY BREAKFAST<500 CALORIES
•      Black beans, Canadian Bacon, and Eggs!

• Prep Time: 5 minutes 
• Cook Time: 7 minutes 
• Total Time: 12 minutes 
• Servings: 2 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 3 tsp hot sauce
• 2 tsp all natural organic butter
• 4 slices Canadian bacon
• 2 slices Ezekiel bread 
• 4 eggs large eggs
• Freshly ground pepper 

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix beans and sauce in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Set aside. (What I do is put the beans and hot sauce in a mini food processor and kinda make like my own version of "re-fried" beans, but they are not fried or re=fried, lol. I have issues with textures and I don't like beans just out of a can warmed up the texture is weird???)
2. Heat large skillet over medium heat and add bacon. Cook for 1 minute on each side until browned. 
3. Toast bread and arrange on 2 serving plates. (I butter each slice with a tsp of all natural-organic butter)
4. Place 2 slices of bacon on each slice of toast. Top each with a portion of bean mixture, dividing beans evenly between 2 plates. (I dice eat slice of bacon up then wait for it, wait for it...)
5. Add olive oil to same skillet and carefully crack eggs into skillet, placing eggs next to each other. Once egg whites turn opaque, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 4-6 minutes. 
6. Using spatula, carefully remove each egg from skillet. Top each serving of toast with 1 egg. 
7. Serve immediately. Add optional toppings, if desired.

I prefer to divide the Mushed-up beans between 2 Ramekins then add 1 fried egg next the diced ham and last the second egg and top with red pepper or more hot sauce (cheese is good too, but I don't want to waste the calories;) You can also add vegetables in with the layers and salsa is #awesome layered in with this dish. Serve with your Ezekiel bread toasted and buttered with 1 tsp of butter all for dipping in your yummy dish. 

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21 REASONS TO DRINK SHAKEOLOGY DAILY FOR GORGEOUS HAIR AND SKIN

• When I first started losing weight, and after I had lost about 50 lbs, I noticed that my once shiny and thick hair was now dull and thinning. I tried to tell myself that it was just my imagination, even though the tub was full of hair after I showered, that my hair was just as thick as it always had been. Then I went shopping with my sister one day and I was walking in front of her and she screams, "Oh my god you look like a chemo patient!" I didn't have to ask what she meant by that because I had already noticed the large amount of hair on my shirt earlier, so I knew my hair was falling out.

  

  SHAKEOLOGY-has over 70 vitamins, nutrients, probiotics,etc.
  It is your healthiest meal of the day!

The problem was even though I was losing weight I was not getting the proper nutrition. The number one problem being, I absolutely hate vegetables so there's no way I'll ever eat enough veggies in a day. Well, no way until I discovered Shakeology and my life was changed forever. Not only did my hair return to its former glory, but my skin was clearer and softer too. Not to mention that I had more energy, I didn't feel tired all the time anymore, and it was easier to stick to my diet because I didn't have the crazy cravings like I did before I started drinking the Shakeology.

This made me wonder exactly what all the awesome ingredients in Shakeology could do for me, so here's just a few of the benefits that I found, I don't have enough time to list them all;)

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           21 Reasons to Drink Shakeology Daily

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• Biotin: Helps promote the health of hair, skin, and nails.
• Bromelain: Helps support damaged tissue especially after a burn.
• Chlorella: Phytonutrient that helps support healthy skin.
• Citric Acid: Helps provide antioxidant protection for the skin.
• Folic Acid: A deficiency may cause gray hair.
• Cocoa: Antioxidant support for healthy skin.
• Gingko: Antioxidant support for skin and promotes healthy circulation.
• Goji Berry: High in antioxidants which help minimize damage from free radicals that injure cells and can damage DNA.
• Grape Seed Extract: Used to protect collagen and elastin in skin (anti-aging).
• Green tea: Comes from the Camellia Sinensis tea plant, which is rich in polyphenols, antioxidants and that detoxify cell-damaging free radicals in the body.
• Magnesium: Can help cells repair faster.
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5): Helps reduce signs of aging, skin disorders, and gray hair.
• Papain: Taken from the fruit of the papaya tree. It is used to help promote healing for a variety of skin conditions.
• Schisandra: Helps to prevent aging.
• Vitamin A: Is often used to help skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, cold sores, wounds, burns, and sunburn.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Used for treating acne, maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails. It also has anti-aging properties.
• Vitamin B6: Beneficial for acne and various other skin conditions.
• Vitamin C: Powerful antioxidant that can be used to help repair and firm the skin.
• Vitamin E: Can help to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Collagen is a primary component of your skin and may help prevent scarring from wounds and acne.
• Vitamin K: Helps promote healing and helpful for mild bruising and swelling.
• Wheat Grass: Rich in phytonutrients that may help to prevent gray hair

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QUICK & EASY 21 DAY FIX BREAKFAST RECIPE-SHAKSHUKA

                 SHAKSHUKA

Are you a breakfast person or would you prefer just to skip it and eat a big lunch? Comment below or hit like for YES to breakfast! 

Me, I usually don't like to eat breakfast I prefer to eat later in the day, but every now and then I wake up hungry wanting a hardy breakfast. This D-lish recipe is filling and has "stick-to-your-ribs" power, so it is an awesome breakfast choice. You can eat it as is or if you need some carbs to fuel your fire in the morning you can serve it over brown rice, whole-grain pasta, a slice of Ezekiel bread, or with slices of whole wheat pita wedges for a low-calorie meal packed with protein and lycopene.

SHAKSHUKA 
INGREDIENTS
1-Tbsp coconut oil

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1-diced onion
1-minced garlic clove
1-diced green pepper
2-cans diced tomatoes 
2-Tbsp tomato paste
6-large eggs
1-tsp each paprika, chili powder, cumin
Pinch cayenne
Salt and pepper to taste.

GET COOKING
Sauté onions and garlic in coconut oil for 2 minutes. Then add a diced green pepper and sauté for an additional 5 minutes. Next, add two cans of diced tomatoes and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Season with 1 teaspoon each chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Add a pinch of cayenne, if desired. Season with salt and pepper, stir well to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer (keeping it over medium heat). Crack six eggs directly into the skillet, then cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Makes 6 servings 1-Red 1-Green (just the tomato mixture and 2 eggs, if you add rice, bread, etc. you'll need to add those containers) 


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21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

     21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

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I TOLD YOU I WAS GETTING SERIOUS!

Yep, that's a vegetable on MY plate and I'm sure Grandma Cravens is about to faint on a cloud to see me eating one, but I'm determined to get to my goal weight by Summit this year (July 28th). In order to do that I need to really focus on my nutrition. So, I'm taking my own advice and I developed a weekly meal plan with no wiggle room.

It's game time, no more playing around!!! My new WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE GROUP STARTS TUESDAY July 5th, DEADLINE TO JOIN IS JUNE 27th (MONDAY). 

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**I will share with you the 4 S's that have lead to my successful weight loss and I will help you implement them too.

**Inspiration & motivation during your whole weight loss journey.

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21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

INGREDIENTS:

2 Tbsp                    olive oil or coconut oil

2 tsp                      lemon zest

1/2 tsp                   salt

1/4 tsp                   pepper

2 pounds                  skinless, boneless chicken thighs washed and dried                            

4 cups                    Brussels sprouts trimmed and washed

COOKING:

• Combine olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
• Place 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken onto a sheet pan along with 4 cups of trimmed Brussels sprouts.
• Drizzle the oil mixture over everything and toss to coat. 
• Roast at 400 degree for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (safe internal temperature of 165 degree) and Brussels sprouts are tender. Side note: I ususally flip the chicken after about 15-20 minutes, so it brown all over.

Makes 4 servings 1-RED 1-GREEN

TIPS:

You can easily swap drumsticks or breast for the thighs, and broccoli or parsnips would be just as good as Brussels sprouts. Go by what is in season, what is available, and what you like ;)

                    

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OMG! Can you believe it's almost May?

Not to sound like a whiney ass, but the past several months have really sucked! Don't get me wrong I know I'm very blessed and there are others who have problems far, far worse than mine, but indulge my pity party for a minute please. Back to the past several months sucking,  Muddpie has been out of work for almost 2 years now, 1 kid moved back home (and him & Muddpie fight constantly), another son is graduating high school, my step-father passed away, work is ridiculously crazy with heavier and heavier patients and less support from management, not to mention turning the BIG 5-0, blah, blah, blah-LIFE, right?

Needless to say my eating has been out of control. Is anyone else feeling my pain? Give the girl a LIKE for "yes".

GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS!
Well for the past 7 weeks I've been doing 22 MHC, but it wasn't until these last 3 weeks that I got serious & began focusing on my nutrition too (plus replacing one meal a day with a nutrition shake). By fine tuning my focus for just that little bit of time I lost 15.3 lbs & 12 inches overall! HOLY CRAP!

I'm so stoked by these results that I'm ready to do another round starting May 9th and I want to share my 4 Steps to Success with you in my complimentary exclusive Facebook Group to help you lose up to 15 lbs in 21 days too!!!

(Neither myself nor Beachbody guarantees a given amount of weight loss or success that all depends on your efforts and your dedication to the program. But all Beachbody programs and Shakeology come with a money back guarantee if you're not 100 percent satisfied with your results!)

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21 Day Fix Approved Chocolate Energy Bars

Love energy bars? Make your own! What healthy ingredients would YOU add?

1 cup whole pitted dates or prunes
1 cup dried fruit
1 cup chopped nuts or seeds
2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology(or your favorite flavor!) You can use whatever protein powder you like and there may be cheaper brands that are easier to use since they are premixed, but you are what you eat-SO, don't be CHEAP & EASY!

Preparation:
1. Place dates, fruit, and nuts in a food processor. Pulse for 1 to 2 minutes; scrape sides of bowl.
2. Add Shakeology; process for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture becomes tiny crumbs that can come together to form a loose ball.
3. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with cellophane. Press mixture into pan until flat. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Cut into 12 bars. Store in refrigerator.

Total Time: 1 hr. 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Fridge Time: 1 hr.
Yield: 12 servings, 1 bar each

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              21 Day Fix Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Carrot cake counts as a vegetable since it has carrots in it, right? Oh if only that were true, boo!!!
Alas, it is not so, but I have found a health way to get to enjoy the yummy taste of carrot cake while boosting my energy and not undoing my diet efforts. These awesomely D-lish and easy to make Carrot Cake Energy Balls will rock your sweet tooth world. Here ya go...


Total Time: 15 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 15 servings, 1 ball each




INGREDIENTS:

• 1½ scoops Vanilla Shakeology (You can use whatever vanilla protein powder you prefer and there may be cheaper brands that are easier to use since they are pre-mixed, but you are what you eat, so DON'T  be CHEAP OR EASY!) <3
• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ⅓ cup all-natural smooth almond butter
• 4 Medium dates, coarsely chopped
• ¼ cup raw walnut pieces
• ¾ cup shredded carrots
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• unsweetened, shredded coconut for garnish

PREP:
1. Combine Shakeology, oats, almond butter, and dates in food processor; pulse until dates are incorporated.
2. Add walnuts, carrots, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; pulse until just blended.
3. Roll into fifteen balls, about 1-inch in diameter each.


BREAKDOWN
Fix 1 yellow   Body Beast, P90X, P90X3  1/2 carb (starch) 1 Fat
90 calories 4 g Protein  2 g Fiber  6 g Sugar  5 g Fats




High-Energy Trail Mix from the Body Beast Build Muscle while Burning Fat

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This High-Energy Trail Mix recipe is from the Body Beast Nutrition Guide. It is geared towards giving you the calories you need to CRUSH your workouts & the lean protein you need to build the muscle that you want and muscle helps to burn fat, so there ya go.

                     High-Energy Trail Mix

INGREDIENTS

2 cups pumpkin seeds, without shells
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup raw sunflower seeds, without shells
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2) Place 1/2 cup mixture in 12 small baggies.

Nutritional Information (per serving):335 calories/ fat 27 g/ carbs 18 g/ fiber 5 g/ sugar 8 g/ protein 11 g

Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms

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Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 
1/2 tsp sea salt 
1/2 tsp pepper 
1 package button mushrooms washed patted dry and sliced 
3 tsp, minced bottled garlic 
1/4 cup balsamic vinager 
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth 

1 bay leaf 
1/4 tsp dried thyme 

cooking spray 

Preparation 
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Spray non stick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium high. 

Add the chicken and saute until brown on one side. Add garlic and flip over chicken breasts and 

add mushrooms.

 Continue cooking while stirring mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes then add vinegar, broth, bay leaf, and thyme. 
Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken, 

set aside and keep warm. Continue simmering sauce, uncovered for about 7 minutes.

 Discard bay leaf and pour mixture over chicken and serve. 

*Make extra and use for your salad or lunch the next day, tastes yummy after it has been sitting

 in that juice all night!*

Low Calorie 21 Day Fix Approved Tomato Florentine Soup

I'm trying to do better and get those damn vegetables in, so the best way for me to do that is to hide them in something yummy like this Tomato Florentine Soup.

Adding spinach, celery, and pasta to plain tomato soup takes this dish to a new level. Plus, it's only 187 calories per serving and 21 Day Fix friendly. Win, Win!!!

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Tomato Florentine Soup



INGREDIENTS:

1 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
2 cans (14 oz each) chicken broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, untrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2/3 cup small shell pasta, uncooked
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping


GET COOKING:

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic, cooking for one minute and stirring constantly. Pour in water, broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and cook 8 minutes. Add spinach, cooking for a couple of minutes, just until the leaves wilt and the pasts is al dente. Season with salt and pepper as desired, and serve topped with Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate any leftovers.



Serving size 1 cup
187 calories per serving 9g protein 27g carb 5g fiber
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The Perfect Chocolate Nighttime Snack

  CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER CROQUE BEBES

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I am forever tearing recipes out of magazines to try at home and usually they are a healthy twist on an old classic or a quick fix that you can throw in the crockpot. Does anyone else have a kitchen drawer full of papers? Plus a folder and an index card box? Lol. Anyway, every now and then there comes along a yummy looking treat or dessert that I just got to give a try for those special occasion cheat snacks.
Nights like tonight when I'm off work, all the big kids (adult children are at work or their own homes), grandson is with is momma, Poppy Bear is in bed and it's just me and my last little baby bear at home. Now's the time to give this special not so healthy treat a try and OMG!!!

 I'm definitely going to have to workout extra hard tomorrow.  You give it a try to and let me know what you think. Life's about balance and you can't be perfect all the time, so enjoy this moments. Tomorrow we'll go back to work. Be blessed.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
• 8 slices thin white bread
• 6 Tbsp peanut butter
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Tbsp sugar

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree
2. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler over hot water.
3. Spread 4 slices of bread evenly with peanut butter and the remaining 4 slices evenly with melted chocolate. Sandwich the slices together. Butter the outside of the bread and sprinkle both sides with sugar.
4. Arrange the sandwiches on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, turning the sandwiches after 5 minutes so they brown on both sides. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut each sandwich into 4 small triangles or squares. serve warm. 

Makes:8 mini sandwiches

Prep time:5 minutes

Cook time:15 minutes

Lose Weight at any age while working out at home!

By now most of you know that I use to weigh 352 lbs and I've lost over 150 lbs and kept it off for 6 years now. My goal is to help as many people as possible lose weight and get fit, so they too can have the happy, healthy life of abundance God has promised them.

The thing is when I weighed 352 lbs I felt hopeless. It wasn't that I didn't want to lose weight or that I hadn't tried, I had done numerous diets and had had success with some of them. The problem was the success was short lived, because I chose to go on a diet over and over again and diets DO NOT WORK. What works? Making a lifestyle change and yes, that involves the way you eat, but stop calling it a DIET. These changes you make to the way you eat are going to be permanent changes, ones for the rest of your life. That way you will stay healthy and at your goal weight or fitness level for the rest of your life (for going any ill circumstances of course).

This is where I come in.  First off I'm here to tell you that there is hope. I lost the weight and so can you!

•  No, it will not happen over night.
•  No, there is not a magic pill, quick fix, fairy godmother, or Genie to wish it away.
• Yes, it will take hard work and dedication.

Secondly, I can help you find the program that is right for you and your lifestyle. Because that is the key, finding what works for YOU and the way that you want to live. Send me a message and let's talk about all the ways that I can help you. I have a new Weight loss challenge group starting on 2/1 and I'd love for you to join me and get your journey to a healthy life started. muddlori@gmail.com

21 Day Fix Friendly Crockpot Tortellini Soup

Well if you follow my blog at all then you know I love me some healthy, easy, and fast  crockpot recipes, WOOP! WOOP! The best are the ones that you can slick some vegetables in and the kids (and the hubby) are non the wiser. This here is one of those recipes and the family all, including myself, really love it. It works well with my 21 Day Fix meal plan and  The Master's Hammer & Chisel meal plan that I'm currently following.

The Tortellini Soup is vegetarian, so for the carnivores in  my family and those who are trying to get a little extra protein in to support their muscle building workouts, I made some Italian chicken breast too. Plus, whole wheat rolls to top it off for a perfectly awesome and filling meal. D-lish and shhh, healthy too;)

     21 Day Fix Friendly Crockpot Tortellini Soup

• 1 bag of frozen tortellini
• 1 small bag of fresh spinach
• 2 cans of Italian style diced tomatoes
• 1 box or 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 block of Low fat cream of cheese (don't get fat free it just doesn't work, yuke!)
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• black pepper and salt to taste

**Throw it all in the crockpot, chunking up the cream cheese and cook on low for 5-6 hours.

** Serve alone or if you're looking for some meat then about an hour before it is done take a couple of boneless, skinless chicken breast, wash and dry them then drizzle olive oil or coconut oil over the chicken on both sides. Next sprinkle both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the juice runs clear when you cut into the thickest part of the chicken (turn chicken after 15 minutes). Take the chicken out and dice it up then the fam can add it to their soup if they so desire. 

**Add a whole wheat roll to complete your meal and you'll have a full and happy family!!

1 cup without the meat or roll =1-yellow 1-blue 1-green 

If you add the meat=1 red

If you add the roll=an additional yellow for a total of 2 yellow

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21 Day Fix Banana Protein Nut Butter Crepes Recipe-Quick, easy, and low calorie

HEY PEEPS!!! We're coming up on the weekend and if you started a new healthy way of eating or living don't undo all your hard work this week by going cray cray this weekend. Honestly, I don't even recommend a "cheat" day or even a "cheat" meal at this point in the game for my challengers.

 "Why not I've worked hard all week I deserve it!?" No, what you deserve is a healthy, happy, active life. One where your joints don't hurt all the time. Where you don't get short of breath walking up a flight of stairs. Where damage isn't being done to all your organs, joints, bones everyday from the excess weight they have to carry around. Even if you're not in pain now, you need to think about the you of tomorrow 10, 20, 30 years from now. The decisions you make Today will effect all your tomorrows.

"One cookie or one piece of cake won't hurt I've worked hard all week." Yep, you sure did and that is exactly why you shouldn't eat that one cookie, because we all know dang good and well that we never eat just one cookie, or potato chip. That once we start eating those sugar filled, high carb, processed foods again we are going to start craving them like crazy. You just spent all week detoxing from that crap and it was HELL! Do you really want to have to start that all over again Monday? Or would you rather start Monday knowing that you were in control?

 So, like I tell my kids make good choices. And while you're at it why don't you try out this awesome recipe for Banana Protein Nut Butter Crepes.  You feel like you are cheating, but you're not!!

21 Day Fix Banana Nut Butter Protein Crepes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 1 scoop protein powder (Beachbody Vanilla whey)
• almond milk or coconut milk to thin out batter (unsweetened vanilla almond milk is my choice it has the fewest calories and works best with 21DF)
• optional: pure maple syrup to sweeten

Stuff with bananas, 1 tsp nut butter, blueberries, strawberries!!! Your choices all are good and yummy ;)

DIRECTIONS:

Mix egg whites and protein powder in blender. If your protein powder isn't very sweet on it's own add pure maple syrup.

Batter should be thinner than normal pancake batter. Add milk of your choice or a dash of water if  it's to thick.

Cook in a HOT, well coconut oiled pan. Spread batter around in pan in a thin, even coat. The mix made 2 crepes in my big skillet.

2 crepes =2 red, 1 purple, 1 tsp, 1/2 yellow (the yellow will depend on you)

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The Master's Hammer & Chisel workout series from Autumn Calabrese (21 Day Fix) and Sagi Kalev (BodyBeast), 2 SUPERSTARS, 1 FREAKIN' AWESOME Workout program to get your body ripped and defined like never before!

Beachbody previewed this program back at Summit in July and I've been burning with anticipation ever since waiting for the release date and here it is-HELL YEAH! Just in time for a Christmas present for me and just in time for me to have a smokin' body for my F**** Birthday on 1/3/16.

Yep, it'll be the BIG 5-0, so I'll need all the support I can get for the January 4th Challenge Group, so get your challenge packs soon that way we can hit it hard starting on the 4th. You can do whatever Beachbody Program you like it doesn't have to be Hammer and Chisel, you do have to drink Shakeology daily, and check into the Facebook group daily-them's the rules, you feel me?

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21 DAY FIX APPROVED CHICKEN & BACON CASSEROLE

          EATING HEALTHY AND LOSING WEIGHT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED.🎯

 My grandson is a really picky eater, so when I find a recipe that he likes we're both happy. He loves Chicken and Bacon Casserole, Hello it has bacon in it! Only problem is it's rather high in calories. So, I made a few tweaks and now we can all enjoy the meal without blowing my diet.😊
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INGREDIENTS:

21 Day Fix
Chicken & Bacon Casserole

1. 1 lb cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast shredded/chopped
2. 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
3. Salt and pepper to taste
4. 8 oz spiral whole wheat pasta
5. 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
6. 1 can (10 oz) fat free cream of chicken soup
7. 4 pieces turkey bacon
8. 1-cup baby spinach, chopped

GET TO COOKIN':

*Preheat oven 400 degrees

*Cook pasta according to directions, drain and return to pot. Cook turkey bacon until it is extra crispy, set a side. Add the can of soup, spinach, 1/4 cup of cheese, chicken, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste to the pasta. 
*Spray an 8x8 baking dish with coconut spray and pour mixture in, crumble bacon on top, last add the remaining cheese. 
*Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. 

 DIVIDE INTO 4 EQUAL SERVINGS. EACH SERVING IS:  1 1/4❤ 1💛 1/4💚 1💙**

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LOW CALORIE HONEY CUMIN CHICKEN

People ask me all the time how I lost the weight and did/do I have to eat any special foods, do I have to do a lot of planning and cooking? Honestly, it does take some planning, but once you get into a routine its not a big deal. In the beginning you'll go through a learning phase and that's what makes the planning take longer, but once you learn the foods,  the containers, which combination of meals go best together it won't take you that long to plan a day or even a week. That's why I say success comes with consistency. Doing the same thing over and over and over until it becomes a routine, becomes a part of you. Then you won't even have to think about it anymore the healthy habits will be who you are.

Next is the cooking or nutrition part of the weight lose and it is simple nutrition, nothing fancy here. Common everyday foods, I don't shop at a speciality store or pay big bucks for Foo Foo foods. I look for recipes that are quick, easy, and have "normal" ingredients, otherwise, I'll get pushback from the kiddos, ya know what I mean?

This recipe didn't take 10 minutes to throw together and was ready to put on the table by the time the kids had their homework done, so that is 2 positive check marks from me. Give it a go and tell me what you think ;)

HONEY CUMIN CHICKEN
(Makes 4 servings)

• 2 Tbsp raw honey
• 2 Tbsp 100% orange juice
• 4 (4-oz) each raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste;optional)

1. Preheat grill to medium
2. Combine honey and orange juice in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
3. Brush each chicken breast lightly with oil. Sprinkle both sides evenly with cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Place chicken on grill; cook, without turning, for 5 minutes. When chicken releases easily from the grill, turn, cook for an additional 3 minutes.
5. Reduce grill heat to low. Brush chicken evenly with honey mixture. Be careful, honey will burn if exposed to flames. Grill until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of each breast reads 160 degrees. Remove from grill.
6. Let Chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.

(Nutrition per serving 184 calories, 7 g fat, 23 g protein)

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GARLIC RED POTATOES

• 10-12 small red potatoes diced with the skin on
• 1/4 c Olive oil
• 1 Tbsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 Tbsp of garlic powder
• 1 c of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Mix olive oil, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder together with a whisker and pour over the diced potatoes. 
3. Toss the potatoes in the mixture to make sure they are coated well.
4. Pour coated potatoes into a  9x13 baking pan that has been sprayed with olive oil and bake for 45 minutes. Every 15 minutes take the potatoes out of the oven and turn them and the last 15 minutes add the shredded cheese before returning the potatoes to the oven.

Makes 8 servings (per serving)  1-Yellow 1-Blue

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21 DAY FIX FRIENDLY BEEF STROGANOFF

                                             TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT SUCKS!
 And when you have a family dieting and trying to lose weight can be even more of a challenge. Am I right ladies? Most of the time hubby and the kids don't want to eat your "diet" food, so you end up fixing two meals or compromising you're dieting efforts.
That's what's so great about the 21 Day Fix it is simple nutrition that the whole family can benefit from and enjoy.
And for your eating pleasure here is another awesome "Grandma's comfort food" recipe that has been remixed to be  21 Day Fix Friendly-    

                                                           Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds cubed round steak, cut into thin strips or cubes
• 1/4 c whole wheat flour
• 2    tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• 1     medium onion, chopped
• 8     ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1      (10 3/4 oz) can low fat, low sodium beef broth
• 1      (10 3/4 oz) can fat free cream of mushroom soup
•  Salt, black pepper, garlic powder
• 1    8 oz block of low fat cream cheese
•   Cooked whole grain egg noodles

Directions:

After washing the cubed beef season both sides with pepper, salt, and garlic powder then dust with flour. In a large skillet, quickly brown them on both sides in the olive oil. Remove the steak from the pan. Add the onion slices and mushrooms to the pan drippings. Saute for a minute, until the onions are tender. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon flour. Put the steak back into the pan with the onion and mushrooms. Add the mushroom soup and beef broth. Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, covered. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding salt and pepper, as needed. Stir in the cream cheese the last few minutes, right before you serve. Serve over cooked noodles. 

Makes 4-6 servings depending on how many yellow containers you are willing to give up ;) I'm stingy so only

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CRUSHING IT 21 DAYS AT A TIME!

21 Day Fix Approved Low Calorie Beef Stew

21 Day Fix Approved Low Calorie Beef Stew

I'm all about easy recipes to feed my crew and when they're this yummy, plus low in calories it's a defiant keeper. Give it a try and tell me what you think and hey, while you're at it why not share the recipe with a friend too! I'm making it to my goal weight 21 days at a time. Goal weight by 12/31/15!

RECIPE FOR THE 21 DAY FIX APPROVED LOW CALORIE BEEF STEW

INGREDIENTS:

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1. 2 lbs stew beef
2. 2 cups water
3. 2 Tbsp olive oil
4. 1 Tbsp Worcestershire
5. 3 Potatoes or sweet potatoes diced
6. 1 clove garlic minced
7. 1 bay leaf
8. 1 Med onion diced
9. 1 tsp sugar
10. 1 tsp salt
11. 1/2 tsp black pepper
12. 1/2 tsp paprika
13. 3 lg carrots diced
14. 3 celery stalks chopped
15. 2 Tbsp cornstarch
16. dash cayenne pepper

COOK IT UP:

In a large stew pot brown meat in olive oil, add water, Worcestershire, garlic, bay leaf, salt, onion, black pepper, cayenne, and sugar cover and simmer 1 1.2 hours.

Remove bay leaf.

Add carrots and celery, cover and cook 30-40 minutes depending on how tender you like your vegetables.

To thicken gravy remove 2 cups of liquid. Using a separate bowel combine 1/4 cup water and corn starch until smooth. Return to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly.

**You can also make this in the crockpot just throw all the ingredients in and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Make sure you take the bay leaf out before you serve.** NOTE: I add low cal veggies towards the end of cooking to get a serving or two of vegetables in without adding a lot of calories. (green beans, yellow squash, zucchini, etc...).

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

260 calories per serving

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