Healthy Oatmeal in a Jar Recipe Peaches & Cream

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I know, I know you guys probably get tired of hearing, but it is the truth so I'm going to keep saying it until it finally clicks with you "SUCCESS IS IN THE PLANNING".

 What the heck does that have to do with this yummy recipe? Well, in order to make it you need to plan a head the night before and get it in the fridge so it will be ready for you to just grab and go in the morning.

If you'll just take a little extra time to prep your meals and to plan them out then your mornings will run so much smoother, which will make your day start off so much better and then you'll start off in a positive state of mind and be set up for a successful day!

#1 You've fueled your body with healthy nutrition that it needs to get started and to function properly.

#2 You've reduced the stress in your life by being prepared for the morning chaos.

#3 You've given your self-confidence a kick in the ass, because you just made those cray cray mornings your bitch! HELL YEAH!

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I can't guarantee your success, that is up to you and your efforts, but I will be there with you to help you with my tips that allowed me to lose over 150 lbs and keep it off for over 7 yrs now! Beachbody does have a $$ guarantee on all its products, so if you don't get the results you want with this challenge pack you can return it and get your $$ back.

A Paleo Friendly Breakfast Turkey Sausage & Apple Hash

TURKEY SAUSAGE APPLE HASH

If you're like me I have a hard time thinking of something other than eggs to fix for breakfast. Of course, there are pancakes but the kids and the hubby get a little tired of them too, so what's a mom to do?

How about trying out this awesome new recipe I found when I was putting together my free 7 Day Clean Eating Challenge Group. The recipe is Turkey Sausage Apple Hash and yep, I went "gross" too at first, but trust me it is really, really good.

TURKEY SAUSAGE APPLE HASH

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey sausage

3 apples, chopped up

1/2 onion, chopped up

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp allspice

salt and pepper and any other seasonings you like, to taste

Directions:

Cook sausage and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Then add the apples and spices and stir until apples are slightly cooked. ENJOY!!!

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Just click on the link above under the "Turkey Sausage Apple Hash" picture and fill out the form and your meal plan will be on its way and you'll be on your way to a healthy new life of abundance!!!

BANANA-CHOCOLATE HONEYMOON SHAKEOLOGY PIE

      BANANA-CHOCOLATE HONEYMOON SHAKEOLOGY PIE

SHAKEOLOGY-the healthiest meal of the day!

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. nonfat milk
1 (12-oz) container firm (or silken) tofu
2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology
½ cup all-natural peanut butter
2 ripe medium bananas, cut into chunks
1 Tbsp. raw honey
1 Whole Wheat Graham Pie Crust 

Related: MY TOP 5 SNACKABLE SHAKEOLOGY RECIPES

Preparation:
1. Place milk, tofu, Shakeology, peanut butter, bananas, and honey in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour tofu mixture into pie crust; refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
3. Cut into eight servings.

Portion Fix    1-yellow   1/2-red    3 1/2 tsp

Calories 281    Protein  13 gm   Sugar  14 gm   Fiber  4 gm 

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**More yummy recipes and a free meal plan are just a couple of the things that you'll get when you join with me in my next CHALLENGE GROUP ABS-OLUTELY AMAZING where we'll be focusing on improving our core strength and toning our abdominal muscles.**

CHECK OUT THESE RESULTS FROM THE LAST CORE PROGRAM I DID! Psst,no crunches or sit up-SAY WHAAAAT? ASK ME HOW!

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Love Those killer workouts? But Do you know When To Go Hard and When To Go Home?

             WHEN TO CONTINUE TO GO HARD 

                             AND 

                     WHEN TO GO HOME

Good morning my beautiful people! I am on day 3 of the 21 Day Fix Extreme and I've yet to be able to do a workout. I've had bronchitis for the last 12 days, so I haven't been able to workout, but today I'm feeling better and I think I'm gonna give it a try. If I survive I'll let you know how it

NEED SUPPORT LET'S TALK

went, if I don't it was nice knowing you, lol.

Part of losing weight and getting fit is knowing when to push your body and when to lay off. You have to ask yourself when the workouts are getting tough and you "feel" like you're going to die "Am I feeling this way because I'm so out of shape and this is something new and challenging for my body?" OR "Is this a legit distress and I need to back off or stop, so I don't get hurt or injured?" You know you and you know if you're just being a weenie and not wanting to push yourself to finish or even start the workout, because "I'm to sore from yesterdays workout". On the same coin you know if you're being stubborn and pushing threw the pain just so you can say you finished.

Peeps, it's important to push yourself to SHOW UP everyday for your workout. And when you show up you give it all you got and leave it all on the workout floor. It's okay to modify the moves if you can't do them, just try to keep in time with the class and do a move that works the same body part/muscle group as the move you are modifying. But it is not alright to half ass it because "it's just to hard", NO ONE told you this was going to be easy. WORKING OUT, LOSING WEIGHT, GETTING FIT IS HARD. BEING OVER WEIGHT & MORBIDLY OBESE IS HARD. PICK YOUR HARD!

But don't be stubborn and keep pushing yourself when you know the pain you are feel is not a normal pain. You've been hauling that extra weight around for sometime now, so you know your aches and pains and the ones that come with activity and when there is a different pain DO NOT IGNORE IT! You can do permanent damage where you might not every be able to workout again or even walk. It all depends on where or what type of pain we are talking about here are just a few examples:

• Chest Pain-Discomfort in the chest including a dull ache, a crushing or burning feeling, a sharp stabbing pain, and pain that radiates to the neck or shoulder. (Yes, it can be from heavy lifting and weight lifting, but it can be the signs of an Heart attack too!) For the SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK  CLICK HERE.
• Knee Pain-Pain in or around the knee that may indicate a condition affecting the knee joint itself or the soft tissue around the knee. (causes that are due to underlying disease:heavy physical activity, lack of use, injuries such as sprains or strains.) For more on knee pain and treatments click HERE.



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• Shortness of Air or Difficulty Breathing- It's kind of self explanatory(causes that aren't due to underlying disease:exercise, tight clothing, a sedentary lifestyle).

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 Savory Sriracha Oatmeal & Egg Recipe

 Breakfast can get a little boring and repetitive after a while, especially, when you're trying to lose weight and eat healthy. I've been doing the meal portion of the  21 Day Fix for months now (btw I've lost 45 lbs with the 21 Day Fix, just sayin.) and my staple first meal of the day is oatmeal with  eggs on the side. I like to start my morning off with this meal, because it is high in protein, which keeps me full longer, and the heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering powers of the oatmeal give me fuel to kickoff my day.  But dang there are only so many ways to crack an egg or whip up oatmeal, right? WRONG!

I just discovered that if you mix the oatmeal and eggs together you get a whole new world of DELICIOUSNESS! You can whisk the eggs up and add them to the oatmeal as it is cooking to give it a creamy taste without messing up the oatmeal flavor and when it's done add whatever goodies you usually add. Or you can fry up the egg and top off your oatmeal with this yummy source of protein. Either way it is a healthy and tasty way to change up your morning eating routine.

             Savory Sriracha Oatmeal & Egg recipe

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1 cup rolled oats (NOT instant)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos (an be purchased online at Amazon.com) or low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha, plus more for happy squirting
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, minced

 Olive oil or Coconut oil Spray
2 large eggs 
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In a small saucepan set over a medium heat, combine the oats, water, , Liquid Aminos (or soy sauce), Sriracha, rosemary, and garlic. Bring it to a boil, cover, and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the oats are cooked through, about 5 minutes. 

While the oats are cooking, spray a medium saucepan and heat it over a medium heat. Once the pan is hot, crack in the eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs to your desired consistency, though sunny side up is my preference so the yolk can ooze all over your oatmeal. For sunny side up, cook the egg (without flipping) until the whites are set and the yolk is still jiggly, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Spoon out the oatmeal, and top each serving with a fried egg. Squirt additional Sriracha over all of it should you want a little extra heat. (Helluar, who doesn’t?) 

Makes 2  servings
FIXERS 1-Yellow 1/2-Red 

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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). 

BENEFITS:

**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.

**Nutrition tips, recipes, and more.

**FOR MORE DEETS ON HOW TO JOIN CLICK HERE **

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 ;)

                    

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!*

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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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

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Eat Clean to Get Lean in 2016

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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?

** FILL OUT THE SUPPORT GROUP FORM ABOVE BY CLICKING ON THE "Weight Loss Support Group" button and I'll get back with you ASAP, so we can find the program that is right for you

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Hammer & Chisel with Performance line
Hammer and Chisel CP with Shakeology

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HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED?

GOOD MORNING MY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! How did the weekend go? Are we all still recovering from Thanksgiving? Today is a new day and another chance to get it right. So, take the good from the past week and learn from the bad, but let it go after that. Don't beat yourself up over the mistakes you've made learn from them and move on! The only way that you're a failure is if you quit or you never even try to begin with and the fact that you're checking out my page shows that you are interested in making a change for the better.

People ask me all the time how do I get motivated? Or they say they just can't get motivated to workout or start their diet. SO...

HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED? 
You set small goals that you can achieve daily. Yes, we all have the BIG Goal of wanting to lose xxx amount of weight, but you need to break that down into small, daily achievable goals, so that you will see success and get a feeling of accomplishment frequently. And that feeling will motivate you to want to continue on to you BIG GOAL!

 It's going to take some time before you lose the weight, you didn't gain it over night, so it will NOT come off over night. If you have a lot of weight to lose it can be 6-8 weeks before you SEE or notice a change in your body, even though the scale is going down, and it can take a good 35 lb weight loss before anyone else notices and starts giving you praise. So, you need to have a strong 'WHY" (reason for wanting to lose the weight) and small, daily "WOO HOO" to get you through the tough times.

Another way to help you stay motivated is to surround yourself with positive people who will lift you up. People who will encourage you, but they'll hold you accountable to your goals too. Yes, it's nice to hear how wonderful we are, but we also need people who are going to tell us the truth and remind us of our goals and let us know when we're screwing around. I'm not talking about "Nay Sayers" see my post on  NAY SAYERS . I mean someone who will be honest with you when you're getting off track. And make sure it is someone you will listen to and maybe you're just a little bit afraid of disappointing them, so you'll heed their warning.

Back to surrounding yourself with positive people, that is the beauty of joining a Challenge or Support Group. When you can't get what you need at home a support group is a great place to get the accountability, support, inspiration, and encouragement you need to reach your goals. If you've never tried a group before I host FREE groups every month, so please join me at anytime and see what a difference it'll make in your weight loss. You'll have FREE Coaching from me and you'll be with people who are going through the same thing you are, so they understand your fight and may have the answer that you are looking for too.

To join the next Support group click on "Weight Loss Support Group" on the left hand column and fill out the form. I'll get back with you ASAP. :)

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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

For info on the 21 Day Fix or other Beachbody programs contact me today and together we'll come up with a plan to get you started on a healthy path. Prefer to check things out for yourself then go to my site at www.coachdannon.com

 

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!

WHY AM I HUNGRY AGAIN?

Have you ever eaten a really big yummy meal full of pasta and garlic bread followed by a scrumptious dessert and thought to yourself, "oh my God, I'm so full I'll never have to eat again for a week" then in less than an hours time you find yourself hungry again? I know what you’re thinking 🤔,”Why are we talking about pasta and bread when this is a sugar detox group?!” But stick with me and you’ll see😁

 Yep, me too. I use to think that I was crazy, but come to find out there is a reason for this rapid return of hunger and there is a scale called the Glycemic Index that helps you to understand it and how to prevent it from happening.

Basically, The Glycemic Index is a way to measure how carbohydrates react in your blood. When you eat carbs, your blood sugar levels rise anywhere from a little too a lot. The GI uses a scale of 0-100, with higher numbers given to foods that cause the most rapid rise in blood sugar. High GI Foods cause the body to produce higher levels of insulin but sometimes too much. This gives you an energy boost known as a "sugar rush". It feels good at first, but then your blood sugar drops rapidly to lower than normal levels known as a "crash".

**How do you avoid the "sugar rush" and "crash" cycle?  By eating foods low on the G.I. scale. Foods that are on the lower end of the G.I. scale help to stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels.**

A GI >70 is considered high and some of the foods that have this number include white bread, pretzels, french fries, and most processed foods. Eating these foods triggers a rapid rise in blood sugar and insulin levels, which:

• Encourages your body to store fat
• Creates a cycle of hunger pangs and feeling unsatisfied
• Causes an energy crash that leaves you irritated and tired
• Can lead to high blood pressure, fluid retention, and diabetes

A GI <55 is considered low and some foods that are included with this score are spinach, oatmeal, peanuts, and Shakeology. Consuming these foods helps to stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which:

• Increases levels of glycogen, a hormone that causes body fat to be burned
• Gives you a feeling of satisfied hunger
• Helps balance moods
• Reduces the risk of heart disease, helps control diabetes, and positively affects the aging process.
• Helps with wound healing.

SOME FOODS AND THEIR GI RATINGS

HIGH (GI:70 or greater)       MEDIUM (GI:56-69)                  LOW (GI:Under 55)

Cornflakes (GI=81)                 Pineapple (GI=59)                        Broccoli (GI=10)

Rice Cakes (GI=82)                Sweet potatoes (GI=61)               Shakeology )GI=24)

Pretzels (GI=83)                    White Rice (GI=64)                     Apples (GI=38)

Baked Potatoes (GI=93)         Beets (GI=69)                             Oranges (GI=42)

I already knew that drinking my Shakeology daily made me feel better, I have more energy, and I stay full longer.

 Plus, I don't get those crazy cravings like I use to get, now I understand why. If you've never tried Shakeology and you're struggling to lose weight I highly suggest you giving it a try.

 I've lost 175 lbs and kept it off and I know that Shakeology is the secret to my success.

Plus, Beachbody has a money back guarantee where you can drink the whole bag and if you don't get the results you want you can return the empty bag for a refund. Awesome sauce!!

To purchase Shakeology or for Shakeology recipe ideas go to my site at www.Shakeology.com/Lorimudd .
If you need help getting started, staying motivated and getting results with your weight loss, fitness or healthier lifestyle then LET'S TALK I can, but you have to be the one to reach out :)

**Statements in regards to Shakeology have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease**.

10 Disturbing Reasons Why Sugar is Bad For You

           10 REASONS WHY SUGAR IS BAD FOR YOU

I'm sure you've heard it a thousand times that sugar (white) is bad for you but let me just go over a few of the reasons why it is so unhealthy and why me and my challengers gave it up for 5 days.

1. Sugar has no nutrients and it is bad for your teeth. Added sugar (like sucrose and high fructose corn syrup) contain a whole bunch of calories with NO essential nutrients. That's called "empty" calories.

2. Added Sugar is high in Fructose, which can overload your liver. 

3. Overloading the Liver with fructose can cause Non-Alcoholic Liver Disease. Basically excess fructose gets turned into fat, which can lodge in the liver and cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

4. Sugar can cause Insulin Resistance, a stepping Stone towards Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes. Our bodies produce insulin in response to glucose and when we eat high levels of glucose it becomes toxic to our bodies and our bodies become "resistant" to the glucose and stop making the insulin. Insulin resistance leads to many disease, such as, metabolic syndrome, obesity, cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes.

5. The Insulin Resistance Can Progress to Type II Diabetes

6.Sugar Can lead to Cancer

Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells and Insulin is one of the key hormones in regulating this sort of growth.

7. Due to its Effects on Hormones and the Brain, Sugar has Unique Fat-Promoting Effects

Basically not all calories are created equal. A study shows that when people drink glucose sweetened drinks vs people who drank drinks sweetened with fructose the people who drank glucose stayed satisfied longer. People who drank fructose were drinking again immediately, thus consuming more calories.

8. Because it causes massive Dopamine release in the brain, sugar is HIGHLY ADDICTIVE! DUH Right? Like abusive drugs, sugar causes a release of dopamine in the reward center of the brain. "The everything in moderation message may be a bad idea for people who are ADDICTED to junk food...because the ONLY THING that works for true addiction is abstinence." HELLO WHAT HAS LORI BEEN SAYING?

9. Sugar is a leading contributor to obesity in both children and adults

10. It ain't the Fat...It's Sugar that raises your cholesterol and gives you Heart Disease. Heart disease is the #1 Killer in the world and saturated fat has been blamed for years for causing it, but recent studies show that the harmful effects of fructose on metabolism maybe a bigger factor.

(This info is taken from a blog AuthorityNutrition-An Evidence-Based Approach- and from the CDC 2015)

If you're ready to kick the sugar habit and get started on your path to a healthy new life of freedom from Food addiction then click the link tinyurl.com/Lorissupport and LET'S TALK about all the ways that I can help you get the results you deserve!

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