3 Tips For Successful Weight Loss This New Year

             3 Tips For Successful Weight Loss This New Year

                                  (No More BS New Year Resolutions)

WOW! What a crazy year filled with a lot of sadness and new challenges that we are still learning how to deal with even now. It is my goal as your coach, that is if you allow me to be your coach(you can't be a coach or have a coach already, sorry), that we go out of this year with a positive attitude and seeing success with our personal goals!!! I'm not trying to brag I'm just stating the facts, I've lost 64lbs since February and for me personally it has been a VERY stressful year. 

I had already lost 120+lbs and kept it off for over 5 years. No starvation. No deprivation. No working out for hours at the gym. I get to enjoy my life with my friends and family. I don't miss out on any holiday celebrations or vacation fun. I want to share with you how I have finally had sustainable weight loss success and I want to help you to do the same. 

 There are several tips I can give you to help you on your journey and I will share them with you later, but the number 1 thing you must do (and people have the hardest time doing) in order to have success is -CHANGE YOUR MINDSET. If you don't change the way you think about yourself, your health, your food and nutrition you will never have sustainable weight loss success.

I never realized that I was undermining myself and my chances at success by playing that broken record over and over in my head from childhood telling me "you'll always be fat", "I didn't know you weighed that much!"  I had been sexual molested by my step-grandfather when I was 4 yrs old and I did tell my granny and mom, but no one believed me. It happened again when I was older, so I learned to comfort myself with food and bury those feelings under the fat, because behind the wall of obesity I was safe, it keep people (men) away. And Peeps it's our secrets that keep us sick.

FUN FACT:

Did you  know in the first few days after a bone is broken, the body forms a blood clot around the broken bone to protect it and deliver the cells needed for healing. Then, an area of healing tissue forms around the  broken bone. This called a Callous-a Callous is EXTRA-STRONG AND NEW bone that has been formed around the fracture to protect it.

 The point is I thought I couldn't lose weight because I had no "will-power". I believed I was weak, because of my past, that I would never be able to overcome my circumstances and that I had some how allowed those things to happen to me. But the reality is all of those events happened, so that I could become stronger just like the broken bone. 

Slowly each event took place to form me into the person I am today EXTRA-STRONG (to stay committed and not give up through more adversity, can we say COVID) and NEW( a new mindset/knowledge that I can share with others to help them have weight loss success and build their own businesses).

 THE THING IS MY BEAUTIFUL PEEPS

•No one is coming to rescue you.

• No one else can do it for you.

• There is no magic pill.

• There is no quick fix diet, (no matter what the media tells you). 

•There is no miraculous weight loss surgery.

 It still comes down to Nutrition & Exercise. DO NOT END THIS YEAR BY MAKING ANOTHER BS NEW YEARS RESOLUTION, please. 

Instead, ask yourself how bad do you want it? AND more importantly How HARD are you willing to work for it? (Be honest)

"Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you..." Isaiah 41:10

TIP #1 WAS TO CHANGE YOUR MINDSET

TIP #2 TO START-NOW (not on Monday or in the morning-NOW!!!)

TIP #3 DO NOT GIVE UP (it doesn't matter if you eat something "bad" or you don't workout for a month or you gain 20lbs back-DO NOT GIVE UP!)

**I believe in you, it's time that you believe in you too ;) Are you ready to become a Control Freak with me? When you take control of your nutrition, your daily routine and your fitness everything else falls into place and becomes manageable. Do you need STRESS RELIEF? Do you need to fix your GUT HEALTH? Do you need more ENERGY? Do you need to sleep better? Then it is time to become a #controlfreak

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The workout Program was the MM100, but the nutrition was UPF!!!

How Your Mindset Can Help You Succeed

      Little achievements build to bigger and bigger accomplishments.

It starts with a shake!
Shakeology the healthiest meal of the day!

Have you ever heard of the ripple effect? Basically, it refers to the fact that the tiniest drop of water can cause a pool to spread rippling first to  touch the rocks near by then moving to the roots of the trees along the banks then up on to the banks themselves. This same analogy can be applied to our weight loss efforts and if we use it to help us change our mindsets then we'll be that much closer to achieving our goals.

The problem is with most of us, myself included, is we focus on how much weight we have to lose (the bank line) and obsess over the number on the scale and we allow our confidence to go up and down with those numbers. We develop an "I can't" attitude and decide that we need to be motivated by outside forces, so we only give 100% when someone is watching us. We eat our salads and drink our diet soft drinks when we're with others, but at home we pigout (binge), as if no one else will know, right?

I come from a very competitive family and I use to think the only place I could workout was at the gym by attending the different fitness classes, because I needed the competitive aspect of the classes. Mentally I would pick someone in the class and try to keep up with them and then eventually beat them with how hard I was working out. But when I gained weight and reached 352 lbs I was embarrassed to go to the gym, because I felt like people were looking at me all the time, so I started working out at home using Beachbody dvds.

At any age you can be in the best shape of your life.

At first I thought there is no way this is going to work because if no one is looking then I'm going to cheat and half-ass the workout. But then I loved the workout(Turbofire was the first and I lost 75 lbs with it) and the challenge it gave me, so I didn't want to cheat. I wanted to give it my all, so I flipped my mindset from "I can't" to "I can" and the power of an "I can" mentality is amazing! I wanted to give it my best even when no one was looking!  Each day I got a little bit better with my moves (a small ripple), I could kick a little higher (bigger ripple), keep up with the routine better (ripple), I wasn't as short of air (ripple), and finally one day I could do a freakin' BURPEE!!! (Reached the Banks!!)

Did the numbers go down on the scale everyday, nope (btw you shouldn't weigh yourself everyday there are to many factors that cause it to change in that short period of time. Once a week at the most.), but EVERYDAY I had a small victory which gave me a boost of confidence.

 And that confidence lead to me being able to turn down the doughnuts that the people at work bring in every freakin day- I just showed will power=more confidence. I think I'll train for a 5K, but I've never been able to run before...RAN a 5K=more confidence, until one day I reached my goal weight. Now what? How about being a coach and helping others to lose weight so they can live a healthy, active life too? I'm not a fitness expert, nutritionist, or instructor can I be a coach? HELL YEAH!!!

The point is you need to have a positive "I CAN" attitude and give your all everyday even when no one is looking and that makes each of those small daily victories even better and their affects will ripple out and lead to your ultimate goal and the life that you want to live-healthy, fit, and active.

The struggle to find your path to a healthy life is real and I know because I've been there and I know I can help you get connect with the program that will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Don't waste another minute trapped in a body you're not happy with send me a message today and I'll get back with you ASAP muddlori@gmail.com.

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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

22 Minute Hard Corps Day 1 Review!

Let me just start by saying I never said I was smart, okay. I called in sick to work last night, because I was up chucking-TMI? Anyway several people at work and my husband have had similar symptoms and I took care of a patient with the flu the night before so I thought, "Great now I've got the flu!" But when I got up this morning I felt awesome, and since I'm like a little kid when it comes to new Beachbody workout programs, I decided I just couldn't wait until Monday, which is when my new Challenge group starts, to begin my 22 Minute Hard Corps program. (To join my next challenge group fill out the Challenge Group Application and I'll get back with you ASAP with the deets.)

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I'm determined this time to reach my goal weight with this 8 week program, so I opt to take the HELL WEEK CHALLENGE. Yep, the name says it all! Holy Shit Batman what was I thinking??? Not 1! Not 2! But 3 workouts! All kidding a side it was one heck of a workout and there were no complicated moves and no fancy equipment. Just lung burning, heart pumping, sweat producing, fat burning military style moves that even a chubby civilian like me could do.

**If you want to try out a Sneak Peek of the 22 Minute Hard Corps you can sign up HERE for a Free trial Team Beachbody Premium Club Membership for 30 days. If you don't have a coach please fill my name, Lori Mudd, in as your coach and I'll be happy to help you get connected with the program that will help you get the results that you're looking for.** But it won't stop there once you're on my team and I'm your coach I'll be next to you all the way to provide support, motivation, and help you get results!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
AT ANY AGE YOU CAN BE IN THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE!
#GetSome

The Master's Hammer and Chisel final week

This is my final week for The Master's Hammer and Chisel program, although I haven't lost all the weight that I wanted to, I'm proud that I finished all 60 days. I absolutely loved the program and I feel so much stronger, like I have more control of my body. The weight part is my own fault, because my eating has been out of control for sometime now, so needless to say I didn't stick to the meal plan like I should have-AGHH!

But I'm no quitter, so with our new Challenge group my goal is going to be to really focus on adhering to the meal plan and making the positive changes to my nutrition that I need to make in order to get the results that I want.

On March 7th we will start our pre season which consists of 1 week of goal setting, pictures, measurements, meal planning and education on the nutritional plan and then the following week is our official day 1.

**For 30 days I will guide you daily through the program of your choice (you can chose from Hammer & Chisel, 21 DF, 21 DFX or Cize) with support, accountability, access to an online/app based closed group for support and guidance. Each participant is required to purchase one of the above listed programs Challenge pack/Program and commit to replacing one meal a day with Shakeology for the duration of the group. **

If you are interested in getting more deets about the program please complete the form below and I will contact you ASAP.

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At any age you can be in the best shape of your life. Stop telling yourself, "I'm to old to workout that hard." "I've had a hysterectomy or gone through the "change" so my hormones are messed up and I just can't lose weight." "My thyroid is shot, so I just don't have the energy to workout. I'm just doomed to be fat."

All of that is B.S.!!! To be healthy, fit, and have the active life that you want takes one thing a COMMITMENT from you to make the changes that you need to make in order to get the results that you deserve!

NOW IS YOUR TIME!!! Don't waste another minute being trapped in a body and a life that you're not happy with. I wasted 15 years of my life and now I help others just like you get connected with the program that is right for them and their lives. But it doesn't stop there, once you start your program I'll be there to cheer you on and support you all the way!!!

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3 TIPS TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS & FITNESS JOURNEY

YOU ARE WORTH IT! Remember the saying that use to be popular, "God don't make junk" well it's true, but most of us have forgotten or don't believe it applies to us. I'm here to remind you that you are worth the time, money, effort, or whatever else it takes to get healthy so you can live the active, happy life of abundance God has waiting for you. The life you're dreams!

TIPS TO GET STARTED:
1. Get up and get yourself put together. I know it is tempting to stay in your PJs all day when you don't have to go out for anything, especially when it's cold out, but I'm telling you the way you look does effect your mindset and how you feel. You don't have to get all glammed up, but wash your face, comb your hair, put on your workout clothes, so they will remind you to workout, no excuses right?

2. Speak OUT LOUD, before your feet even hit the floor, positive affirmations about your day, your life, and YOURSELF. What you tell yourself over and over and over again will become your reality!

3.FORGIVE YOURSELF for F****** UP This may be the hardest one of all, but the most important one, because it effects all the others. The pictures below are an example of this I reached my goal weight and then after an injury and surgery and other excuses gained almost 75 lbs back. I've since lost 45 of those pounds thanks to the 21 Day Fix​, but I was so angry with myself for gaining the weight back that I couldn't move on. I had to learn to forgive myself and realize that 1st I am a food addict in recovery forever and 2nd this weight loss thing is a journey, not a destination and one that I will be on for the rest of my life.

Today

In the beginning at 352 lbs
2008

After I reached my goal wt & regained
75 lbs. Before pic for the
21 Day Fix 2014.

MY TOP 4 TIPS FOR WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS FOR THE BUSY WORKING MOM

Have you ever told yourself, "Starting tomorrow I'm going to eat healthier and I'm going to workout for 30 minutes everyday" then when the morning comes you go right back into your old routine? Or maybe you start off good with a healthy breakfast, but as soon as the stress of work, kids, life gets going you lose focus? I know I have more times then I can count.

The problem is we think about what we want and wish for it to happen, but we never come up with a plan of ACTION. We may go over some steps that we intend to take to get to our goals, but we never write them down and we never implement the steps. So, what I'm telling you is, if you don't have a plan then, actually you do have a plan, a plan to FAIL. Because SUCCESS is in the planning. It doesn't have to be anything complicated just small steps that you do consistently day in and day out over time will get you the results that you want.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS THAT HAVE LEAD TO MY 150+ LBS WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS:
1. YEP, YOU KNOW IT-DRINK SHAKEOLOGY DAILY-Just replace 1 meal a day if you're looking to lose weight, but guys it is a NUTRITION SHAKE so you can drink it for your snack if you don't need to lose weight, that way you're getting a daily dose of dense nutrition.

2. PLAN OUT YOUR MEALS FOR THE WEEK- Now you don't have to plan down to every little side dish, you can, but if that is to much for you, start by planning what your main dish is going to be each day for dinner then add some veggies to it. You should always have veggies prepped and ready to grab-and-go in the fridge, so it'll be easy to find some to add to your meal. Nuts, cut up veggies and fruits, yogurt are great for your snacks throughout the day and lunch for me is usually a leftover from a previous meal. So, I already have it measured out and in a container ready to grab and go. SIMPLE. SIMPLE. SIMPLE.

3. SCHEDULE YOUR WORKOUTS-"Oh, I'm going to workout when I get home from work." Okay, when? What time? Where? If you can't or won't answer these questions then NO you won't workout, because you will find an excuse not to plain and simple. Schedule your workout just like you do any other appointment, because it is just as important as any other appointment, if not more important this is your life people! The healthy choices you make today affect all your tomorrows. I personally want to be an independent Granny until the day I die. WORD!

4. INVEST IN YOU-If you are tired before your workout then purchase the Beachbody Performance preworkout Energize it is freakin' awesome! It gives you energy without making you feel jittery and the post workout drink keeps you from feeling sore, plus it taste like a Wendy's frosty, so it's like you're getting a treat too. You are worth the time, money, and effort it takes to get healthy you need to know and believe it.

If you have questions or need support contact me by sending me a message www.facebook.com/lorislosingit or fill out the "Support Group" form on the side of this blog and I'll get back with you ASAP.

To purchase the 21 Day Fix Challenge pack, Shakeology, BodyBeast, The Master's Hammer & Chisel, or the Beachbody Performance line go to my site at www.coachdannon.com . Checkout the programs and products while you're there and if you have any questions send me a message and together we'll come up with a plan that will get you started on your path to a healthy life. But don't be afraid you won't be on this journey alone, as your free coach I'll be there to support you all the way, as long as you don't quit, neither will I. Be blessed.

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Do You Know What My #1 Tip Is For Losing Weight?

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. My #1 tip is not an exercise or nutrition tip. It's simply to believe in yourself and your ability to overcome whatever physical, mental, and emotional challenges you face. If you believe in yourself first, the rest will follow.

It took me a long time to figure this out, over 20 yrs or more and once I did things started to fall in place. You've already accomplished and overcome so many things in your life that would have brought a lesser person to their knees.

 Just take a minute to stop and think about all you've been through, all you've achieved in your life. Graduating from college. Raising a family while working 2 jobs as a single parent. Fighting an illness. Fighting depression. Making it through the lose of a parent, a child, a spouse.

** I'm asking you to dig deep and find that spirit again and use it this time to help you to lose the weight and get fit, so you can live the healthy, happy life of abundance that God has waiting for you.** If you're ready to commit to making a change and you're willing to work for it then apply for my upcoming Weight Lose Challenge Group starting 1/4/16.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
-Me as your FREE Coach
-A meal plan
-Support & Accountability
-Healthy recipes
-Daily motivation to keep you on track

TO JOIN MY CHALLENGE GROUP ON 1/4/16 FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.
Eat Clean to Get Lean in 2016

Transformation Tuesday: Obianuju N.

Transformation Tuesday: Obianuju N.

I like to introduce you all to my beautiful friend and frequent Challenge Group Challenger Obianuju N. Sometime ago Obianuju sent me a message asking to join one of my Free Clean Eating groups, so I said "yes" and added her to the group, which she ROCKED. Next I had a 21 Day Fix group and she wanted to join it as well, now the requirement to join was for the person to purchase a 21 Day Fix program and Shakeology. Obianuju said she had the 21 Day Fix and couldn't get Shakeology, because of where she lived  and then she went on to explain how she has to get her programs. Of course, I let her join my group and every group since then, because she is freakin' awesome!

 Now this young mother of 3 use to weigh close to 300 lbs and has lost over 100 lbs with several Beachbody  programs the 21 Day Fix and Cize being the most recent ones. She loves to drink Shakeology, but rarely has the opportunity to do so because of limited availability. Yep, she has a hard time getting Shakeology to her location in AFRICA, yes I said Africa, and the Beachbody programs that she uses her sister has purchased for her when she was here in the USA on business.

That's part of what makes Obianuju story so amazing to me here she lives half way around the world, has to really make an effort to purchase the product, her food sources are limited and yet she still shows up everyday in my Challenge group with a positive attitude and encouraging words to others in the group. Technically, I'm not Obianuju's coach, because she has never purchased anything from me, but she refers to me as such and that is fine with me.

  Obianuju is paying it forward by teaching free fitness classes at her church in Nigeria. She also continues to inspire and encourage the members of my Crushing It Challenge group with her determination and her never fading smile. She thanks me often for letting her in my groups and the support that I've given her, but she has given me so much more just by being herself-an awesome, strong, woman of God. Be Blessed my sister and carry on.

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Are you ready for your own success story? Start with emailing me today at muddlori@gmail.com or by filling out the little Support Group form on the side to get started. WHY NOT YOU?

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

1-Yellow 1-Red 1- Blue 1/2- Green

Want more information on the 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme you can check it out for yourself on my site at www.coachdannon.com or send me a message to muddlori@gmail.com and I'll get back with you ASAP. I have FREE Support & Accountability Challenge Groups every month and I'd love for you to join me!!

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

1-red 1/2-yellow

Quick, Easy, and 21 Day Fix approved Jerk Chicken & Mango Chutney

Working out is only part of the solution the other part is nutrition. This delicious meal is low in calories and fat, but high in protein, which is just what I needed after my ‪‎BODathon‬ workout of the day BodyBeast "Build Chest/Tris" +21DFX Pilates. ‪

                                              JERK CHICKEN & MANGO CHUTNEY

Ingredients for Jerk Chicken:

1/3 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing grill grates
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 red onion, chopped
1 Habanero pepper
3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
3 lg cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless,skinless chicken breast

Prep:
1. Place all ingredients except for the chicken in a blender or food processor and puree. Pour half the marinade into a zip-top bag with chicken, reserving the rest in a lidded container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate chicken for at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, scraping (and discarding) the excess. Grill chicken until lightly charred outside and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with reserved marinade as a sauce on the side.
Makes 4 servings (345 cal per serving 34 g protein) 2-RED

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MANGO CHUTNEY

Ingredients:
1/3 c dark raisins
1/3 c dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp grated ginger
2 garlic cloves grated
2 Mangos, diced
1 jalapeno, diced
Kosher salt
1/3 c white wine vinegar
1 tsp turmeric

Prep:
Mix the first 7 ingredients together and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Remove from the fridge and mix in the last 2 ingredients (white wine vinegar and turmeric). Place mixer in a medium sauce pan on low heat on the stove and let simmer for about 20 minutes,until mixer starts to thicken and becomes like a glaze. Remove from heat and serve with Jerk Chicken.

3/4 cups equal 1 serving 1-PURPLE

If you like being supported when you're trying to make a change then contact me today and I'll tell you how we can work together to get you the weight loss and fitness results you want! I have a new support group starting on the 3rd of every month, so send me a message to muddlori@gmail.com.

21 Day Fix, Low Calorie, and Healthy Carrot-Oat Cookies

                    CARROT-OAT COOKIES

Shhhh, don't let the kids know, but these breakfast cookies are rich in vitamin A, naturally sweet & they have veggies in them too ;) So, start the day off healthy and happy with these yummy Carrot-Oat Cookies! Recipe is 21 Day Fix approved and is only 1-yellow per cookie.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey 
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 large egg whites (1/4 cup), beaten
• 1/4  cup extra-virgin organic coconut oil, melted
• .1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/3 cup grated carrots (from 1 medium carrot)
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Baking:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degree. Line two rimmed  baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, oats, nutmeg and salt in the work bowl of a stand mixer outfitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until well-blended. In a mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, coconut, grated carrots, walnuts and cranberries. Stir to blend. With the mixer running on low, add the maple syrup mixture to the dry ingredients in a slow stream. Increase the speed to medium and mix until a batter forms.
3. Drop the cookie dough by heaping  teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Transfer to the oven and bake until the cookies begin to turn brown around the edges, about 10-12 minutes. Leave cookies on the baking sheet until completely cool and firm to the touch. Serve immediately. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

If you want more information on the 21 Day Fix or need the help and support of an accountability group on your weight loss journey, then fill out this form & I'll get back with you as soon as possible and together we'll come up with a plan to get you started on a road to success. Be blessed.
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LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP THE FAITH

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS THAT THE LORD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS LET THIS STORY ENCOURAGE YOU THAT IT IS TRUE. This beautiful young lady asked to join one of my 21 Day Fix Challenge groups several months back she already had the program and didn't need to purchase it from me, which was just fine. From that day forward she has been an active participant in all of my challenge groups and she has been killing it, as you can see from the pictures.

I am so inspired by this girl and impressed by her relentless spirit of faith. So, what does this have to do with the Lord and all? For over a year now I've been praying about doing missionary work with Joyce Meyer Ministry and one of the main places her missions goes to is Africa, specifically Kenya. And what does that have to do with anything? Ms. Obianuju is in Kenya and very active with her church and faith there. Hummm....

I've questioned often if this coaching thing is something that I should be doing, but I truly feel that it is a calling that God has laid on my heart. Each time that I have doubts God will reveal another reason as to why I should continue down this path. Thank you Obianuju for being the reason I stay the course that God has put me on you truly are an inspiration.
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Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone and Loss Weight Today

                           TRY THIS ON FOR CIZE

For you to full understand how unbelievable this really is you need to know how shy and reclusive I've always been. I was painfully shy as a child and didn't participate in a lot of fun activities because I was afraid and "shy". When I got older I used my obesity to keep me shielded, to protect me and I used it as an excuse not to do things.
So, we'll fast forward to the present day where I've wanted to be a fitness instructor for years. Actually, it started when I lost over 75 lbs with Turbofire, after that I wanted to be a Turbofire instructor. But no matter how much weight I lost I never felt thin enough, so the excuses would start. I have excess skin so it flops around when I get it removed then I'll be an instructor, when I lose just 10 more pounds, when I get in better shape, etc...
 At our yearly Coach Summit in Nashville, TN my mentor Chalene Johnson challenged us to step out of our comfort zone and to stop making excuses. Well I stepped up to the challenge and I signed up to get certified to become a CIZE instructor. What is CIZE? CIZE is the new dance inspired fitness program by Shaun T the maker of Insanity, HipHopAbs, Max30, etc... Believe me it took everything I had not to back out of going to this class, but I had paid my money and made my mind up. And today I am offically a CIZE Certified Instructor!!

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21 DAY FIX FRIENDLY MEXICAN LASAGNA

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds ground chicken breast, available in the packaged meats case (I use Laura's lean ground beef, sorry ground chicken breast is right up there with the ground turkey and you guys know how I feel about that...yuk!)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder (Bloemers-Hello is there any other kind of chili powder?)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 cup medium heat taco sauce or 1 (14-oz) can stewed or fire roasted tomatoes (I use 1 10 oz can of Rotel original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies)
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• Salt & black pepper (dash+++ of Cayenne pepper, how much depends on your taste and who's looking when you put it in)
• 8 (8 inch) spinach flour tortillas, available on dairy aisle of market (I use Mission Yellow corn Tortillas they are low fat, extra thin, and gluten free)
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar or shredded pepper jack (I use Sargento Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican or Kraft has a 2% version and Kraft has shredded Habanero cheese!)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - twice around the pan. Add chicken(or beef)  and season with chili powder, cumin, and red onion. Brown the meat, 5 minutes. Add taco sauce or stewed or fire roasted tomatoes. Add black beans and corn. Heat the mixture through, 2 to 3 minutes then season with salt, to your taste.
Coat a shallow baking dish with remaining extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 tablespoon oil. Cut the tortillas in half or quarters to make them easy to layer with. Build lasagna in layers of meat and beans, then tortillas, then cheese. Repeat: meat, tortilla, cheese again. Bake lasagna 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly.


Makes 4 servings 1/4 of the pan is a serving and each serving is 1-red 2-yellow 1-blue 1/2-green
Want more info on the 21 Day Fix or another Beachbody program? Maybe you just need to talk about a plan to get on a healthy path? Drop me a line at wantmoreinfo2day@gmail.com  and I'll be happy to share with you the tips that helped me lose over 150 lbs and keep it off for over 6 yrs. Not ready to talk yet then check out my Facebook page for FREE info on fitness, nutrition, motivation, and more at www.Facebook.com/LorimuddWTF3. Blessings.

EASY WEIGHT LOSS

EASY WEIGHT LOSS?

Alright, Alright I’m going to start off by saying I wasn’t going to say anything and actually I haven’t said anything for several days, but I have a little too much Grandma Cravens in me to let things go without putting my 2 cents worth in. I post a lot of pictures of myself and I’m sure some of you think I’m vain as hell, but it’s part of my job, coaching, and it helps keep me accountable with my weight loss. Your comments and post mean the world to me and really help me to be successful. I generally am a positive person and don’t let negative comments drag me down, but the other day a lady posted under the picture below the comment, “yeah that’s easy for you to say”. That has irritated me for days now and the lady is a friend of my sister’s, so I called my sister all pissed off and let her clarify the comment and she reassured me that I misunderstood the intent and that probably is true.

The point is the lady is right it is easy for me to say that you are going to do it. I’m not telling you the journey is going to be easy, because it’s not and you already know that, right? How many diets have you been on? I’m telling you that the decision to get health and to lose the weight is easy, BUT that is just the 1st step.  NOW, NOW take step 2 make a plan and implement it TODAY!

1. What changes are you going to make to the way you eat. Write them down- are you going to count calories, do the 21 Day Fix, Paleo, give up sugar, give up fast food, eat clean, find out what the hell eat clean means? Pick something and implement it!
2. What are you going to do for fitness 30 minutes a day 5 days a week. And you are aiming for 5 days a week, so you will get at least 3 days a week in, because we all know there will be days we say f*** it, right? So, schedule 30 minutes 5 days a week for a workout. You can give up 1 tv show a night, the Vampire Diaries is getting old anyway now that Elena is dead. And this time is written in stone just like a doctor’s appt or a meeting at work, because it is just as important, if not more important, this is your life people!
3. Join an accountability group so you can get the support you need to get through this, because it doesn’t happen overnight it takes days and days of consistent behavior to get results and you need that support for the long haul. I have groups all the time, but if you don’t like me or find me annoying there are plenty of other coaches out there who are willing to help you.

What ever you do, don’t just do nothing and sit there and let your life pass you by because it was easier to just do nothing at all. I thrive when I’m pissed off and I hope that you do too! You are blessed my friend open your eyes and take hold of that power and run with it. If you need help or want to talk send me a message to wantmoreinfo2day@gmail.com and I'll get back with you soon. www.facebook.com/LorimuddWTF3

21 Day Fix Friendly Slow-Cooker White Bean Chili

21 dAY FIX FRIENDLY

SLOW-COOKER 

wHITE bEAN CHILI

21 DAY FIX FRIENDLY
WHITE BEAN CHILI

 

• -6 cups low-sodium, Fat Free Chicken broth
• -2 14-ounce cans white beans (i.e. great northern or navy)  drained and rinsed
• -16 ounce jar salsa verde
• -15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• -1 medium onion - diced
• -2 4-ounce cans chopped green chills
• -12 oz shredded chicken (such as rotisserie)
• -2 tablespoons cumin
• -2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• -1 tablespoon dried oregano
• -½ teaspoon cayenne - optional
• salt and pepper to taste
• Optional Toppings: lime wedges, avocado, cilantro, scallions, plain yogurt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and heat on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
2. Serve with optional toppings.

nUTRITION:

217 CALORIES PER SERVING

SERVING SIZE 2 CUPS

1-yellow 1/2-red 1-green