Cookies and Cream High Protein Shake

   Cookies and Cream High Protein Shake

I am so confused being off on a Friday night! I've worked weekends for 20 yrs, so it's really strange when I have a weekend off.

I have been working really hard at my nutrition this week and since almost everyone is gone tonight I really thought about cheating and having something naughty to eat.

No, I didn't do it! I made this healthy Cookies and Cream shake instead and before you say anything I know chocolate graham crackers may not be the healthiest thing for you, but they're much lower in calories then real Oreos. You got to make some compromises somewhere, right?

It's these small compromises that I made that helped me to stay consistent with my weight loss plan that lead to my 150 lb weight loss. If I hadn't allowed myself to have some treats or some screw ups from time to time then I would have called it quites just like I had a hundred times before and once again I wouldn't have reached my goal.

But this time I had made my mind up that NO MATTER WHAT I was going to stick to my plan! A compromise is not a failure, it is using your mind and inner strength to overcome and obstacle. And sometimes your greatest obstacle is YOU. Your fear of failure. Your own self-doubt. Your negative past events paralyze you and keep you from realizing your goals.

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Here's the recipe if you want to give it a try and let me know what you think! #yummy #eatbetter

   Cookies & Cream High Protein Shake

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk.
• 1 cup of ice.
• 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology or alternative protein powder, but you are what you eat so don't be CHEAP or EASY <3.
• 4 chocolate graham crackers (1 cracker sheet) broken into large pieces.

Prep:

1. Place Almond milk, ice, Shakeology in a blender, cover and blend until smooth.
2. Add, crackers, cover and blend until just mixed.

21 Day Fixers   1 1/2-Yellow  1-Red   

 235 calories    18 gm protein

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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 SHAKEOLOGY PROTEIN ENERGY BALLS

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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




2 Quick and Easy Tips on How to Steam Vegetables

              How to Steam Vegetables

As I've told you guys time and time again having a plan is the secret to successful weight loss and part of that planning is educating yourself on the healthiest ways to prepare foods. Now let's get real here we're not dieting on Oprah's budget, so a personal chef is out of the question, as is a food policeman to keep us from eating things we shouldn't, so that leaves it all up to us. We get to do the shopping, prepping, and cooking of the food-YEAH!!! 

Okay, not always "yeah" because we have busy lives, right? That's where steaming your veggies comes in. First you should be taking one day a week to plan out your meals for the week then to shop and next prep your foods for the week (it's even better if you can take the time to cook up a few meals for the week and freeze them for quick access and easy dinner/lunch ideas when you need to implement your plan B and we all know that with our crazy lives there always needs to be a plan B;).

Steaming is one of the easiest ways to prepare vegetables and maintain their nutritional content and it can be done in minutes.

Stovetop Steaming vs Microwaving

Of course, you can buy a Food steamer, but then we wouldn't be having this talk so I'll just by-pass that method. If you purchase a Steamer it will have instructions on how to steam veggies.

There are 2 main ways of steaming vegetables: on the stovetop and in the microwave. Both are quick and easy and the results are generally the same. But for each different veggies cooked, there are some variations, such as the time spent cooking. You do not need any special equipment: a saucepan, lid, and colander for the stovetop method and a microwave safe bowl and plastic wrap for the microwave method.

How to Steam Vegetables in the Microwave

When steaming in the microwave-place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl, add no more water than what it takes to rinse your veggies before washing. No additional water is needed! Cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving one corner open to vent. 

How to Traditionally Steam Vegetables

Steaming on the stovetop-you will need a large pot and a steamer basket or colander that will fit inside. Fill the pot with enough water so that is just barely reaches the bottom of the colander or steamer basket. Once the water comes to a boil, add veggies and place a loose fitting lid on top to cover. If your lid is more fitted over the colander, position it so that one side hangs over the colander just enough to let the steam escape.

How Long to Steam Vegetables

All vegetables will have different cooking times depending on their size and thickness. Check out this article from Today.com for more details on steaming vegetables and their cooking times.

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How Knowing Your "Why" Can Help You Succeed

         How Knowing Your "why" Can Help You Succeed

                                     How to heal and have a successful weight loss

It's time to take control of your life and step out of the darkness and into the light. You can't heal if you hide whatever is eating at you and causing you to eat.

Many diet or weight loss programs tell you what to eat and how to exercise to lose weight, but still people have trouble losing the weight and keeping it off. On the contrary to popular belief it's not because people who are obese don't want to lose the weight or they have poor self control or they are lazy. The problem is they are never taught to find out "why" they overeat and I was one of those people. I'll spare you the long story of my weight loss journey you can check it out My Weight Loss Story .

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Basically for some of us obesity is the solution, not the problem. We use it as a type of armor to protect ourselves, because "fat" is seen as unattractive in today's society, so people won't be attracted to us. They won't want to touch us or hurt us like they did in the past when we were thinner (attractive). Traumatic childhood events (usually sexual abuse) leads to at least 20%-40% of adult obesity, I'm a member of that 20-40%.(Psychology Today Blog ) I thought that I was well over that, because I had pushed it out of my mind, but the problem was I never had dealt with it, so I continued to hide from it by covering myself in fat.

One lady was quoted as saying, "Overweight is overlooked and that's the way I need to be". When I read that it made everything click for me, because when I lost 175 lbs and reached my goal weight I consciously loved the praise I was getting, but somewhere in the back of my mind there was this little worrier saying "you're to thin it's going to happen again" and I started to gain the weight back little by little. (I did tear a tendon in my hip later that helped with the weight gain). Now I know what the true problem is and it has caused me to be an addict, yes I said addict because that is what I am a Food Addict. But once I figured out my "why" I could deal with the problem and step out of the darkness of my past and into the light of a new day.

 I got connected with a challenge group that supported me and a nutrition program that taught me how to eat, not "diet". And now as a coach I use my personal experience to help others find their "why" and get connected with a program that will help them reach their health and fitness goals for the healthy new life of abundance that God has promised each of us.

Haven't you had enough of being tired and run down all the time? Do you ever look in the mirror and not recognize the person you've become? Do you feel like your life is running you, instead of you running your life? That is exactly how I felt until I discovered why I was overeating and I made the choice to take control of my life.

 If you're ready to start the healing process I'm ready to help!!! Starting 2/15 I will be hosting an online support and accountability weight loss group where we'll dig deep to find out "why" we over eat and "how" we can start healing. This group will be geared towards matching you up with a fitness program and nutrition guide to meet your needs and walk you through the process of changing your unhealthy habits, creating a more positive mindset, embracing your imperfections and kicking the word "diet" to the curb. We are not dieting, we are creating a healthy lifestyle.

When does the group start?

-Monday February 15th, 2016 with a week of plan and preparation and the workouts start the following Monday.

What Do I Need For This Group?

-Each participant is required to have me as their coach. You can create an account HERE

You are required to do a Beachbody fitness program, which I will help you to pick the one that best fits your needs.

You are required to replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology for the duration of the 6 weeks because as I am teaching you how to change your eating habits and give you the tools to make this a lifestyle change we want to have at least 1 meal each day that is quick and easy but isn't lacking in your nutritional quality. Shakeology does that! It is my saving grace because quite honestly there are days that I am so busy that I don't have time to make a balanced meal so this is my go to!!! Plus it really does taste awesome!

You are required to log into our online closed Facebook group daily where I am going to share tips, recipes, meal plans, tips to handle eating out, and emotional eating plus improving your body image.

My goal is to get you a program that you are excited about and that you start and complete it. I do not want it to be something that sits on your shelf and collects dust!

Does this sound like something you would like to do?

If so, take the time to complete the application below. I will contact you within 24 hours to discuss whether this would be a good fit! I am accepting a small group of customers for this group and I would love to have some motivated women who are really ready to make a change! lets face it, there will never be a perfect time. The right time is now! So lets get started!

I am NOT going to let you fail! I am giving you my word that I am going to support, guide and help you to truly make a change, have a more positive mindset, let go of the past, and step into your future that is filled with a healthy, happy life of abundance! NOW IS THE TIME TO TAKE CONTROL AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE!!!

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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.
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-A meal plan
-Support & Accountability
-Healthy recipes
-Daily motivation to keep you on track

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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)

1-Red

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 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

21 Day Fix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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21 Day Fix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can of pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ cup maple syrup (I used all natural honey instead it's a little sweeter)
• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice (I used cinnamon instead, pumpkin pie spice not my fave, just sayin')
• ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Add in all ingredients into a bowl and mix them up until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
3. Take a cookie sheet and add about a tablespoon of mixture onto the tray to make medium-sized cookies.
4. They take about 12-15 minutes to cook and make around 18 cookies. They can be frozen and are considered 21 Day Fix Approved
5. Cookies (two) = 1 yellow and 1 orange container of the 21 Day Fix

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 I've lost over 150 lbs and kept it off for over 6 yrs now and I'm still losing. The last 40 lbs have been with the 21 Day Fix and the 21 Day Fix Extreme and Shakeology. I have Free Support Groups every month, so if what you've been doing isn't getting you the results that you want then isn't it time to try something different?
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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

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HYDRATION-TIPS on water for weight loss, getting enough to drink for the day, importance of staying hydrated for fitness

                                                            HYDRATION

DID YOU OVER-INDULGE THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND? I sure did, so I'm hitting it hard this week with the 3 Day Refresh and I'll let ya know how that goes. Even though my eating was off track I did stick with my training for the ‪#‎BODathon‬ so I'm not totally bummed. If you did "LOSE IT" over the holiday and need to get back on track or you never were on track here are a couple of tips/tricks to help you out.

1. Dial in your nutrition -most of you my challengers have the 21 Day Fix, so if you've been slacking on measuring your portions then start MEASURING! Remember NO PROCESSED FOODS, NO WHITE SUGAR, NO FAST FOOD AND LIMITED ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER. If you're not in one of my challenge groups I have new groups starting at the first of every month. For more info just fill out the Support Group application below and it will be emailed to you. If you're ready to get a jump start on your diet TODAY you can sign up for my FREE 7 Day Clean Eating Meal Plan. All you have to do is fill in your email and the 7 Day Clean Eating Meal Plan will be sent to you along with a grocery list and recipes for the week!

2. HYDRATION is a must when you're trying to lose weight and it will really help to get rid of all that toxic crap you ate over the past 3 days. How much water should you drink a day? It is recommended you drink your body weight, divided by two, in ounces. So if you weigh 150 pounds-that would be 150 divided by 2 = 75. That's 75 ounces of water, every day. There are 8 ounces in a cup, so that'll be almost 10 glasses of water.

HYDRATION FACTS:

"Up to 60% of the human body is water; it serves as a lubricant for just about every bodily function, all the way down to your cells. It also plays a vital role in flushing toxins out of your system, delivering nutrients, and helping you feel full-which is especially important when you're watching your portions." 21DFX

** Here's a little trick to keeping up with how much water you're consuming:

Take an empty gallon jug and mark it off with a ruler in inches. Label each inch, starting with the time you would get up in the morning (06:00 am, 07:00 am, etc...) and this is the 1st glass of water you will drink that day. Then the next inch is 2 hours later that will be your next glass of water and so on and so on and you should have completed drinking all of your water at least 2 hours before your bedtime (that way you won't be up peeing all night long).

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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 Banana Protein Nut Butter Crepes

                   21 DAY FIX APPROVED BANANA PROTEIN NUT BUTTER CREPES

Makes 1 serving
❤❤💜 1 tsp

Ingredients:
•1/2 cup egg whites

•1 scoop protein powder (Beachbody vanilla whey)

•almond milk or coconut milk to thin out batter (sweetened to sweeten or un

-sweet on 21 Day Fix)

•optional: pure maple syrup to sweeten

Stuff with bananas, chocolate chips, 1 tsp fix nut butter, blueberries, strawberries!! 

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 not.

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.

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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