3T's - Troth, Turkey and Transformation - 6 Day Challenge starting 11/16

6 Day Shakeology Sampler Challenge

I've got 3 T's for you - Trot, Turkey and Transformation! 

We are adding an extra boost to our monthly Shakeology Sample Pack Challenge... A virtual race! Join us as we fuel our self daily with the healthiest meal of the day and run/walk a virtual 5k! Winner who has the most miles/steps accomplished by the end of the 6 days will win a free copy of the new cookbook Fixate!

This is a great low cost ($29.95) way to try out all the Shakeology flavors to see which one you like best, and boost your weight loss before the Holidays.

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Crockpot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe - Perfect for Fall!

When I think of Fall, I think of cozy sweaters, leggings, boots, hot cups of coffee, family time around the fire and crockpots filled with delicious soups! (Ahh...My happy place)

Do I have a delicious recipe for you today! This was so quick, easy to do and the house smelled amazing! I took a few recipes for Greek Lemon Chicken Soup I've found and modified it a little to our liking.

Here you go!

Serves 5-6

Ingredients:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (frozen)

10 cups organic low sodium chicken broth

1/2 sweet onion (diced)

6 garlic gloves minced 

1/3 cup diced chives

zest of 1 large lemon

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

1 cup brown rice

2 oz crumbled feta (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Add everything into the crockpot except the brown rice and feta. Cook on low in your slow cooker for 6-7 hours. Then take a spatula and shred the chicken gently in the pot. 30 Minutes before it's time to serve add the cup of brown rice, stir and let it do it cook.

Serve and sprinkle with crumbled feta if you'd like!

YUM! So easy, healthy and delicious!

If you are tracking with 21 Day Fix Portion Control containers the serving size for 1 serving of soup would be 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 tsp. 

Enjoy :)

Don't throw out those Pumpkin Seeds after carving - Toast your own seeds :)

Each year we go to the pumpkin patch (or grocery store), get our pumpkin of choice and then we carve fun characters on them. It's possible your like me and dread the pumpkin "gutting part". I don't know what it is about the slimy gooey texture of it all but honestly, I refused to touch the pumpkin guts tell I was well into my mid 20's. (I know, I'm silly).

One of the reasons I started participating in this part of the pumpkin carving? The seeds! My Husband loves pumpkin seeds. 

So for the last 7 years it's been a tradition for me to bake the seeds from our carved pumpkins as a tasty fall family treat!

Want to know how to do this too?

It's simple!

As you are hallowing out the pumpkins put the seeds in a strainer and the rest of the goo in a separate bowl. Once you've collected all the seeds, run the strainer through the water tell you get all the pumpkin pieces out of there. 

Pat them dry and pour them into a bowl.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

Add about a tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and the seasoning of your choice (I'll post what I use below).

Then take parchment paper and line your baking pan. 

Pour the seeds out tell they are a single layer.

Pop in the oven and let them bake for about 45 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Wha-la! Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Mmm they are so good too!

The seasoning I use (this is for 3 pumpkin's worth of seeds)

1 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp Himalayan Salt

1 tsp Cumin

Pepper to taste

YUM!

Happy Harvest Friends and have a blessed day!

Recipe: Chocolate Shakeology Pie

So you want to start 21 Day Fix, but don't want to give up your pie this Holiday season...

Guess what? 

You don't have too!!

I give you.... (drum roll please)

#BOOM!

Guess what? It's DELICIOUS! Totally hit the spot, was filling and chocolaty goodness.

If I wasn't holding the phone in the other hand this recipe would have been given 2 thumbs up!

Want to try it yourself?

Chocolate Shakeology Pie Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups reduced fat 2% plain thick Greek yogurt

2 scoops chocolate Shakeology

1/2 cup all natural peanut butter

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 whole wheat graham pie crust

1 tsp all natural caramel extract (optional)

Directions:

Combine yogurt, shakeology, peanut butter, almond milk, (and extract if your using it) and mix in a large bowl. Mix well then pour mixture into pie crust, refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Then cut into 8 servings.

21 Day Fix Serving = 1 red, 1 yellow and 2 TSP

YUM.

Seriously, this will get me through the holiday treat season no problem. This is even Hubby approved!

You're welcome :)

Rise Up Series: Part 4 - Endorphins make you happy

I'm going to like totally date myself here and reference my favorite movie from high school, Legally Blonde.

"Exercise gives you endorphin. Endorphin make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands. They just don't!"

Today I want to talk about what exercise does for your mood. 

22 Days ago I was injured and have not been able to do any working out. I've been frustrated, irritable had anxiety and have experienced a lot of physical pain. I've been doing lots of praying, focusing on the positives, and just being present in the moment to fight those feelings. I know I've fallen short though and have been very thankful for my family's patience and support. One verse in particular that has been near to my heart these past 2 weeks is Philippians 4:6-7.

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

So I've praying for patience, healing and to be still. My time in the word reading my Bible each morning is something I cherish and a vital part of my day. When I don't make that time reading God's word, I feel off and I notice my day doesn't go as smoothly.

So the best I can be, I've been patient and letting my body heal and do what it needs to do to get better.

  Yesterday my Dr. gave me permission to start doing lower body/cardio based workouts again with modifications. No weight lifting, no body resistance training. So this morning at my "normal" workout time I pushed play with a dance workout called "Cize" on Beachbody On Demand. I had to do lots of modifications for the upper body moves, but I got through the 30 minutes and afterwards I can't explain the boost of energy I felt! 

Endorphin's make you happy! God designed these amazing bodies of ours to produce natural happiness boosts by taking care of our health! Isn't that amazing? 

So what are endorphin's? 

en·dor·phin

ˌenˈdôrfēn/

noun

plural noun: endorphins : any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions. They are peptides that activate the body's opiate receptors, causing an analgesic effect.

Thank you Jesus! 

Am I healed from my injury? No, I have a couple months recovery time a head of me. But by getting 30 minutes a day of modified cardio in during the week, I will be able to improve my health and my mood.  And I'm very thankful for that opportunity and the blessing of it.

So what is Cize you ask? 

“CIZE” is the “end of exercise!” Shaun T’s newest dance fitness program is so much fun, you won’t even realize you are exercising! In each routine, Shaun breaks down the moves step-by-step and builds them into a full dance routine. So even if you don’t know how to dance, you can learn all the moves. While you are learning to master the dance moves, you’ll also be burning fat and calories. This workout is for EVERY fitness level. There is no equipment required. If you like fitness classes like Zumba, you will love this workout. It's a 4 week program that comes with 6 dance workouts that range from 30-45 minutes long, simple eating plan and recipes! 

Now that I've found a program I can do to replace of my 21 Day Fix and Piyo tell I'm better, I'm excited to come up with a plan! 

Whether you like to workout at home with DVD's, go to a gym or do your workouts outside on a sidewalk or a trail.. Getting that 30 minutes a day in will not only improve your physical health, but your mental health too!

Who's ready to make a change and boost your mood?

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Have a blessed day!

*Note: I am not a Doctor or a fitness professional. Everyone's injuries are different and I encourage you to consult with your Doctor before starting a new routine while injured or recovering from an injury. 

Recipe: Asian Meatballs - 21 Day Fix Approved!

I love when I can find a new recipe that is not only 21 Day Fix approved, but it's meal prep friendly! If I can make something in big batches to use throughout the week that stores well, I'm a happy camper!  These asian meatballs are AH-MAZING! I also love that you can get creative and sneak some extra veggies in there too.

Asian Meatballs

(Makes 20 meatballs (I was able to fit 5 in my red container = 1 Red )

Ingredients:

2lbs lean ground meat of your choice(chicken, turkey or beef)

1/4 cup soy sauce (I used coconut aminos)
1 inch piece of ginger, grated (you can add more if you love ginger)

1 garlic clove, minced

3 green onions, chopped finely

1/2 zucchini grated (optional, and a great way to sneak more veggies in)

Directions:

Oven:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

3. Using your hands, make 20 small meatballs and place on a greased pan (I used coconut oil spray)

4. Bake for about 25 minutes.

5. Serve!

Stove Top:

1. Preheat skillet and add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2. Add meatballs to skillet but don't crowd them ( you will have to do multiple batches depending on the size of your pan.

3. Turn over after about 5 minutes

4. When cooked through, use tongs and place them on a plate with a paper towel.

5. Serve!

These are great to serve with my 21 Day Fix approved fried rice recipe too :)

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Shakeology Chocolate Bar Recipe

Sometimes we just crave a piece of chocolate right? It happens, to all of us and totally normal! The temptation gets stronger this time of year with first Halloween and then going straight into the holiday season. 

I have a cure for that!

I give you... the Chocolate Shakeology Bar recipe (Cue shining lots and the chores singing)

Ingredients:

1 loose scoop of Chocolate Shakeology

2 TBSP of Coconut Oil

Directions:

In a small bowl mix two ingredients together until they are a nice consistency. Then pour batter into a small freezer safe bowl or plate. Stick in the freezer and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Then take it out, it will easily "pop" out of the dish and put it on a plate. You can cut it up into smaller pieces and use it for that quick little treat through out the week! I keep my cut up pieces in a zip lock bag in the freezer so it says cold and the right consistency.

One word, YUM!!

21 Day Fix Container Equivalent: 2 pieces of the recipe equals 1/2 red and 3 tsps 

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