IT'S HERE!

                BEULLAH BITCHES!! IT IS HERE! 

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

BEACHBODY IS GIVING YOU 2 AWESOME OPTIONS FOR YOUR HAMMER & CHISEL CHALLENGE PACKS. You can get a Regular Challenge pack with the workout program and a month supply of Shakeology or the workout program and a month supply of Beachbody Performance (preworkout drink and post workout drink) both for the same price!!
Check it out on my site at
Hammer & Chisel with Performance line
Hammer and Chisel CP with Shakeology

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Are You A Food Addict?

                                ARE YOU A FOOD ADDICT?

Food addiction is real just like any other addiction it is not just a case of overeating. People crave and go into withdrawal from food (sugar, carbs, processed foods, white flour) just like a smoker or heroine addict would go into withdrawal if you took away their vice. So, don't feel ashamed or believe that you have low will-power and that there is no hope for you to ever lose weight.

Recovery and losing the weight is possible and I want you to know that and to understand that you do not have to do this alone. There is a group of people who have gone, and are going through, the same thing that you are, so they understand your struggles. You will not be judged for who you are or if you slip up. You will only be supported and held accountable to whatever standards that you set.

Thanksgiving is coming up and it can be a Food addicts worse nightmare, so I am starting my Support & Accountability Challenge Group the week before on 11/23, so that we will have some skills in place to help us cope with the many situations that might arise on this day.

If you're worried about how you're going to handle the day and you need to get a jump start on your dieting efforts then fill out the application below to join my support group and I'll send you the 411 on the group within the next 48 hours. Be blessed.
https://lorimudd.wufoo.com/forms/21-day-weight-loss-support-group-application/
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21 DAY FIX FRIENDLY BEEF STROGANOFF

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

                                                           Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

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

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 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.

To purchase the 21 Day Fix go to my site
http://www.coachdannon.com

For more daily support join me in my online support group!!

Message me for details. New group starts 8/3, but hurry space is limited!! Blessings.

21 DAY FIX CRUSTLESS QUICHE

CRUSTLESS QUICHE

This recipe is from my Clean Eating Group and it is quick, easy, and it goes great with a variety of diet programs. From the 21 Day Fix to Paleo, Clean Eating, or just a regular low calorie diet, it has <300 calories per serving, this recipe is plain AWESOME! 

INGREDIENTS

• 4 eggs
• 1 C almond or coconut milk
• 4 oz spinach
• handful cherry tomatoes cut up
• 1/4 c diced onion
• Coconut oil
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350. Put about 1 T of coconut oil in a pan. Sautee onions until translucent. Add spinach and tomatoes until spinach is slightly wilted. Whisk together eggs and milk, add salt and pepper. In greased pie plate, put in cooked veggies and add egg mixture. Bake for 45-50 minutes (eggs should start to pull away from the sides and it should no longer be liquidy). Slice into 6 portions.

3 slice is a serving   220 calories  2-red 1-green 1/2-yellow

Breakfast for only 131 calories-Zucchini, Red Pepper,& Sweet Potato Frittata

             ZUCCHINI, RED PEPPER, & SWEET POTATO FRITTATA
                                                   Breakfast for only 131 calories!

If you hate veggies the way that I hate veggies then you have to start early to try and get all your servings of vegetables in for the day. It is always hard for me to find a way to slip a vegetable in with breakfast, but with this yummy recipe I get a serving of vegetables in 1st thing in the morning along with a healthy dose of carbs for energy and protein to keep me feeling full longer. This is just one of the many quick and easy recipes that are available on The Beachbody Blog that you have access to with your Beachbody club membership. Don't have a Beachbody club membership or need to know more about it then send me a friend request on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/Lori.mudd.92 or check it out for yourself at www.coachdannon.com. If you like this recipe please share it with your friends and make sure you hit  "like", so a copy of the recipe will be saved to your facebook account.

Ingredients:
2 tsp. olive oil
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
1 cooked medium sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ tsp. sea salt
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (1½ oz.)
Preparation:
1. Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
3. Add sweet potato, basil, and salt. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 to 60 seconds, or until the moisture has evaporated. Reduce heat to medium-low.
4. Add eggs to vegetable mixture. Mix until combined; cook, without stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom is light golden. As it cooks, lift the edges and tilt skillet so uncooked eggs flow to the edges.
5. Reduce heat to low; continue cooking, covered, for 15 to 18 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Garnish with reserved basil; serve immediately.Frittatas are healthy, easy, and packed with protein. Our zucchini, red pepper, sweet potato frittata recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and tastes delicious.
Total Time: 41 min.                                          calories 131 per servings
Prep Time: 15 min.                                           fat 7g
Cooking Time: 26 min.                                     protein 8 gm
Yield: 4 servings                                                Dietary fiber 2 gm
                                                                            carbs 10 gm
                                                                            Sugar 5 gm
1-green 1-yellow 1-red 1/4-blue

Lose weight without exercising! Example of a meal plan for a 21 Fix day.

           LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT WORKING OUT?

                      21 DAY FIX MEAL PLAN

It doesn't have to be complicated, you don't have to starve yourself, you don't have to kill yourself with monster workouts. Simple nutrition, dedication, and consistency is the path to success. It doesn't matter how many times you've tried before and failed there's always one more time and this time IS your time. You do not have to live, exist trapped in an obese person's body. You have the right to be free, free from the burdens the excess weight puts on you. To live and be healthy and happy! Make that commitment just 1 more time-Today-Right now! I'm here to help if you need me just comment below or message me privately atwww.fb.com/Lori.mudd.92. Good luck.

This is an example of some of the foods and meals I eat in a day. I try to eat every 2 hrs and stop eating at least  2 hours before I go to bed. #Healthychoices #21DayFix www.coachdannon.com

LEAN MEATLOAF 21DFX

    I love, love, love meat loaf, but traditional meatloaf and be high in calories, so I was very happy to find this recipe from the 21DFX for Lean Meatloaf.  It makes 8 generous servings, it's easy to throw together, and the kids loved it too! Win! Win! According to the book you're suppose to have enough leftover that you can freeze some for meals later in the week, but did I mention-the kids LIKED IT. No leftovers which makes it a definite keeper.

                                                     LEAN MEATLOAFwww.coachdannon.com

                             (Okay, once again it's suppose to be ground Turkey, but-YUKE!)
                              Makes 8 servings 1/8 meatloaf each

Ingredients:

2 lbs raw 93% lean ground beef(Laura's lean ground beef)
1 cup all-natural mild salsa (don't be a sissy at least use medium)
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 gloves garlic, finely chopped (or 1 Tbsp minced from a jar)
1 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt (Mineralize)
1 tsp Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degree

Combine beef, salsa, quinoa, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl;
mix well by hand or with a rubber spatula, but where's the fun in that.

Shape mixture into shape of a loaf and place on ungreased 13 X 9-inch baking pan or in a loaf pan.

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until center is no longer pink and meat is cooked through.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

1-Red 1/2-Purple 1/2-Yellow

FOR 21DFXers this is where your food journey ends, but for those who are not as concerned about calories then you may add the topping.

Topping for Meatloaf

2/3 ketchup
2 Tbsp mustard
4 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp Adobe sauce or a couple splashes of hot sauce
Mix all ingredients together with a whisk! BAM!

Take meatloaf out at the 50 minute mark and put the topping on and place it back in the oven and bake for the remaining time. UMMM, GOOD!

21 Day Fix Friendly Chicken Marsala

                                                             21 Day Fix Friendly
                                                               Chicken Marsala

 I'm always on the lookout for new recipes that are 21 Day Fix friendly, easy to make, and can be thrown together in a crockpot or one-an-done. This Paleo inspired meal is the Triple Crown with it's basic ingredients of chicken and vegetables, marinating in a baggy, then cooking it all in 1 pot for only 30 minutes- AND IT'S LOW CAL CHICKEN MARSALA FOR THE WIN!

WHAT YOU NEED:

• One 3 to 6 quart dutch oven.
• One large ziplock bag for marinating.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 to 2 pounds of boneless/skinless chicken breast.
• 1/2 cup of Tomato Balsamic dressing.
• 1 small package (2 to 3 cups) of sliced bella mushrooms.
• 1 medium white or vidalia onion, cut in half and sliced into medium strips.
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups of fresh chopped tomato or tomato sauce.
• 1 tbsp of Extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil.
• 2 cloves of garlic, smashed and minced.
• salt & pepper to taste.

THROWING IT TOGETHER:

1. Before cooking, place chicken thighs in your ziplock bag with 1/2 cup of the tomato balsamic dressing. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
2. Place your dutch oven on a stovetop burner, set to medium heat, and also turn your oven on to 350°F.
3. Add your oil and garlic to your dutch oven, stir and raise heat to medium-high.
4. Season your chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and add to your dutch oven (with any remaining dressing from the bag) to brown, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
5. Once browned, remove your dutch oven from the hot burner. Add your tomatoes.
6. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir the tomatoes and scrape the bottom of your dutch oven. That is where the flavor lies.
7. Add your onions and mushrooms to the top of your chicken and tomatoes, no need to stir in.
8. Cover and put into your 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and serve! It goes great with a spinach salad. Enjoy!

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21 Day Fix Extreme

After 3 rounds of the 21 Day Fix and >30 lbs gone I'm ready to cross that finish line and hit my goal weight by going EXTREME, 21 Day Fix Extreme! On 2/16/15 my 21 Day Fix Support Group will be blasting off!!! You can go low key (with the original 21 Day Fix) or FULL THROTTLE (21 Day Fix Extreme) just let me know which 1 you want to do. Can't decide, drop me a message below or on fb and I'll be glad to help you pick what's best for you to get you to your fitness goal.

Oh, did I mention both programs are on sale and you can check them out on my LIKE pg www.fb.com/LorimuddWTF3, if you know what you want when you're there then hit the "shop now" button at the top of the pg and you can go straight to my site and purchase your  program. 

**FYI YOU MIGHT WANT TO HURRY AND ORDER SOON, BECAUSE LAST YEAR WHEN THE 21 DAY FIX WAS LAUNCHED IT SOLD OUT WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS**

(then it was on back order for months and I'd hate for you to miss out on this fabulous deal and program, just sayin...)

One more thing before I go if you've struggled to have success with your weight loss goals in the past and you've never tried a program with a coach then I ask that you give this, me a try. As your coach I'll help you get started, stay motivated, and get results! Together we'll succeed in crushing our goals! 

Weight Loss Surgery-Friend or Foe?

           WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY-FRIEND OR FOE

I'm writing this blog in the hopes that maybe just one person will read it and believe me, because all of my friends, family members, co-workers, the majority of them never did. Unfortunately, they had to find out the hard way for themselves, so here goes. Weight loss surgery is not an "easy, quick" way out of a fat situation.

I had gastric by-pass surgery in 2008 and my sister had the gastric band. At the time I weighed 352 lbs and 50 lbs did come off rather quickly, but that was it and I still had 150 lbs to go. My sister had similar results and she weighed about the same maybe a little less. I was not about to give up after all I had gone through, so I buckled down and started working out everyday and eating a healthy diet. Eventually I reached my goal weight of 178 lbs!! People had noticed my transformation, people who also needed or wanted to lose weight and I was happy to share my secrets with them. I told them it was diet and exercise, but of course, they were aware I had had the surgery and if they weren't as soon as they heard about the surgery they stopped listening to anything else I had to say. They just believed that the surgery was the answer and not the diet and exercise.

After my sister and I had the weight loss procedures and had success at least 12 more people at work went and had the surgery. What type of success did they have? Only 1 woman reached her goal weight and she had the band and never once went and had fluid put in it. She changed her diet and I mean she changed her diet! She became vegan and she is very serious about it too. A 2nd lady had great success, even though she didn't reach her goal weight, she looks fantastic (she did have complication from the band, it eroded through her stomach, she got peritonitis, and she was in the hospital for months). The rest lost little to none, because they didn't believe they needed to change their diet and they didn't need to exercise.

The moral of the story is don't place your hopes, dreams on a magic band, surgery, pill, because it doesn't exist! I'm not telling you not to have weight loss surgery it is absolutely necessary for some people, but you need to see it for what it is-a TOOL to help you reach your goal. You don't assemble a cabinet with just a hammer, you need a screw driver, and a saw to cut the wood. It's the same with losing weight there are many tools that work together to build your success, your healthy life.

 I greatly encourage you if you are over weight, especially if you are >50 lbs over weight, to find a plan to get on to help you lose the weight. I wasted so many years being obese, so much time not getting to do things because I was to big to fit in the rides, or to heavy to ride the horse or to zipline, etc... Or just to feel good and you don't realize how bad you feel, until you feel REALLY good. And with every pound that comes off you'll feel better and better I promise you that. Good luck.

21 Day Fix Friendly Taco Soup

                          21 DAY FIX FRIENDLY Taco Soup
                                                                                 TACO SOUP
This recipe is quick and makes a fair amount, so you can divide it into several servings and freeze it for another day.

INGREDIENTS: 

1 lb Laura's lean ground beef
1 can black beans ( rinsed)
1 can fat free pinto beans
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 pkt ranch drsg
1 pkt taco seasoning
1 medium onion diced
1 can corn
COOKING:

Brown ground beef season with salt and pepper, break into pieces while cooking, add onion. Cook until onions are translucent and meat is brown.
Mean while add all other ingredients to a large pot & heat on medium. When meat and onions are done add them to the pot. Stir well. If watching calories serve as is, if not serve with Mexican cheese and tortilla chips. 
 1-cup is a serving size
1 yellow
1 red

If your struggling to lose weight or to just get healthy, then send me a IM or friend request on Facebook I'd love to talk to you and share my secrets to success. Not ready to talk yet then check out my like pg @ Lori's losing It www.facebook.com/LorimuddWTF3 for tips on dieting, healthy eating, recipes, support, motivation, and more. 

IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

             IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

I almost missed, once again, a party of a life time because I let my self doubt take over. I use to weigh 352 lbs & I never believed that I could lose the weight. I tried every diet, every pill, every fast, even surgery and nothing worked, until one day I got it. The problem was me! That Fat person was all in my head and I couldn't lose her. Yes, there was physically fat on my body, but the real problem was in my head. I didn't believe I could lose the weight. I couldn't picture myself thinner. I had always been extremely shy as a child and missed out on a lot of fun, because I was afraid to try things or talk to people. What if they didn't like me? What if I failed? I made myself be more outgoing as an adult, because I got tired of missing out. But when I gained weight I started hiding behind it just like I did my shyness as a child. 

I drove 6 hours to meet my upline coach and I was so excited the whole drive up, then when she text that she was in the lobby guess who came to visit? Yep, F*** and I was paralyzed thank God my son was with me, because I probably would have never left the room. I would have missed an outrageous party, seeing the CEO of our company up close, and meet the inspirational women on our team.

My only regret from last night is I did let that person in my head win a battle. You see I lost 173 lbs and then tore a tendon in my hip an gained 75 lbs back. I realized I never really learned to eat right I just exercised like crazy, so when I couldn't do that the weight started to come back on. The 21 Day Fix and Autumn Calabrese have been a life saver for me. By teaching me how to eat right I've now lost 35 of those pounds. And I would have loved to have told her and to have taken a picture with her and I could have because I notice her standing by the door before anyone else. She was alone, but the FAT person in my head won and told me, "I was still fat, look at all the skinny people in the room, really you're going to go up to her?" Damn It! The point is it is all in your head too.

 I want you to know that you can lose the weight and know it won't be easy and there will be ups and downs, but you can do it. Tell the person in your head to SHOUT THE HELL UP! Because you are not wasting 1 more day being trapped in a body you don't want. God bless.

EASY, QUICK, LOW CAL SNACK-KALE CHIPS

QUICK, EASY, & LOW CAL SNACK

                     (Don't tell the kids but it's good for you too!)

Are you trying to get healthy and eat better for the New Year, but finding it hard to give up all the "good stuff"? Old habits are hard to break and it takes about 21 days to form new ones.  If you're like me and you love chips with your sandwich here is a healthy alternative to the high fat, high calorie, 0 nutrition potato chip. It is the KALE CHIP! Packed with nutrition, easy to make, cheap to buy, and best of all delicious. Here's to a healthy new you.

Recipe 
preheat oven to 350 degrees
INGREDIENTS
* 2 cups fresh kale leaves (if you really buy the fresh stuff on the stems make sure you wash it really, really well and then remove the leaves from the stem and dry the kale off. I'm lazy and buy the bagged stuff that is pre washed and cut, just sayin...)
* 1 Tbsp Olive oil or coconut oil
*olive oil spray
*Dash salt (sea salt or kosher salt works best)
If you want spicy a dash of paprika and/or chili powder
Cut the kale up into bite size pieces, toss kale and olive/coconut oil together using your fingers. Lay the kale out on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with the olive oil spray and make sure the kale leaves lie as flat as possible. Bake for 10-15 minutes (until the edges get brown, not burnt). Once you remove them from the oven sprinkle them with the salt,paprika, or any other calorie free flavoring that you might like-Enjoy!!
Breakdown:
64 calories per serving(2 cups of kale), 1 g fat, 212 mg sodium, 13 g carbs, 2.5 g fiber, 0 g sugars, 4.25 g protein
1-green container

EASY, LOW CALORIE, CROCKPOT LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

                                                      LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

• 2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 lbs. chicken breasts or thighs
• 1/4 c. water
• 3 T. fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T. chopped fresh parsley

God bless the person that invented the crockpot, because it sure has been a blessing to me, and probably most moms/dads out there, when it comes to dinner time. Lord knows when the starter gun fires in the morning the race is on all day long.  So, by the time dinner time comes around we all are exhausted and usually starving which can be a deadly combination when you are trying to eat healthy. In comes the CROCKPOT, OR SLOW COOKER if you will, to the rescue. Throw all these healthy ingredients in the pot in the morning, before you leave the house, and when you and the family get home you'll have a nice healthy meal ready to be served. 

1. Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Mix lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and rub the mixture onto the chicken.
3. Place chicken in a slow cooker.
4. In a small bowl, combine water, lemon juice, and garlic.
5. Pour the lemon-garlic mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
6. Cover. Crock on Low for 5-6 hours.
7. Prior to serving, garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
8. I like to throw in a bag of frozen veggies so my whole meal is complete, but some people don't like their vegetables that well done and veggies do lose some nutritional value when cooked for long periods of time. But???