Banana Cream Pie Shakeology

When it comes down to anything Beachbody, it is Shakeology that is my "thing".  I love it, believe in it and know it.  It is so fun finding new recipes.  I even created an eBook.  Take a look!

https://fitfashionmom.leadpages.co/shakeologyebook/

I happened to come across this recipe and shared it with my Shakeology Facebook Page. Yes I have one of those too for my coaches and customers.  I made this today and it was SOO good.  I used chocolate instead of vanilla because that is the flavor I have right now and even added some spinach for extra greens!

TIP:  keep a ziplock baggie, or two, of frozen bananas in the freezer.  You can do all sorts of stuff with them.  I had one, which made it handy to make this recipe once I found it!  If you make it, let me know what you think!

Day 3 21 Day Fix - one of these does not look like the other

I am getting ready to eat dinner for Day 3.  I am telling you, this cookbook is awesome.  Here is my thing - I am not big on presentation.  It eats and tastes the same.  But I don't care who you are, this is funny.  I looked at the pic in the cookbook and then what I created.  Oh dear.  But again, delicious. We lived in Paris.  I LOVE crepes.  Nutella, ham cheese and egg.  It makes my mouth water.  BUT that is not in the game plan for me now.  Maybe that is what I will eat when I finish the fix.  Bu for now,  please enjoy chocolate protein crepes!

7 to 8 large egg whites (1 cup)
1 scoop protein powder, chocolate (I use Shakeology)
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup reduced fat (2%) Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Stevia to taste (optional, I used it)
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup blueberries

1. Combine egg whites, and protein poweder in a med bowl, and whisk.  It takes some time.
2. Heat small nonstick skillet, lightly coated with spray on med-high heat.
3. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into skillet; cook for 1 to 2 min or until bubbles form on top.  Flip with spatula and cook for 30 more seconds.
4. Repeat with remaining batter to make four crepes, set aside.
5. Combine yogurt, extract, and stevia in a small bowl and mix.
6. Fill crepes evenly with yogurt, strawberries and blueberries.

Makes 4 servings.  Each serving is considered 1/2 purple and 1/2 red

21 Day Fix Day 2

I am eating my dinner now.  Day 2 will be a wrap.  Yesterday was easy because I felt so gross.  Today was a bit harder. It is just because as vacation continued, my eating to worse.  So I am just getting back to my groove.  I LOVE the app.  SO easy to track.  AND I made my first recipe from the Fixate cookbook.  I have thumbed through it a couple of times now and am excited to get creative. If you have seen anything of mine, you know I love honey mustard.  Autumn shared her recipe.

Honey mustard:

1/2 cup reduced fat plain greek yogurt
3 TBSP Dijon mustard, gluten free
3 TBSP Raw Honey
3 TBSP Rice vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Combine yogurt, mustard, honey and vinegar in a bowl, mix well.  Slowly add olive oil, whisk constantly until blended. 

Pretty good stuff!  Can't wait to try more!

21 Day Fix (again)

I want/need to be better about blogging.  They say if you can't write then don't blog.  Well if I don't write, how do I reach people via social media?  Maybe just maybe one person will read this.  It will resonate, so they may  tell someone else.  That is an avenue to help people.  While I improve on myself I can help those see they can do the same.

I returned from the trip of a lifetime Saturday.  12 days in Hawaii with my family.  My 8 year old son and I have both cried more than once because we had to come home.  It was my 4th trip there.  We have gone every 5 years for anniversary's.  Yes 20 years.  How am I so blessed?  With that kind of trip comes me eating like a man.  I started out strong.  Balance, discipline but by the end it was just plain kind of gross.  The past two days at home were probably the worst.  Jet lag, off kilter, you  name it.  I ate about 7 donuts yesterday. No joke.  And I did it meal prepping for the 21 Day Fix.  That is kind of messed up but I am not the first to have done it.  That is here nor there.  SO, I start again.  I have a lot to lose.  I never missed ONE workout on vacation.  Not one BUT you cannot out exercise a bad diet.  EVER.

I went to the store early yesterday and got my food.  The Fixate cookbook is out, which has some AMAZING 21 Day Fix approved recipes.  But as tired as I was, we are going to keep it simple this first week.

I washed, I chopped, I cooked, divided and conquered.  Meal prep is KEY to this being a success.  Meal prep is KEY to cleaner eating being a success.  It is not hard, it is not time consuming. AND it save a TON of time when you do it for the week.  Super simple. Nothing fancy.  This is me ready to go:

So day one is here.  The first time I did this program (and I mean follow the meal plan, I do the workouts all the time) I nailed it.  I have made several attempts to finish again.  Sometimes just two days, sometimes up to 12.  I NEED To finish this.  Practice what I preach.  I usually eat fairly well, but the weight has been a struggle for a year now.  I need to see if this makes a difference.

AND now there is the 21 Day Fix app!  Makes it SO much easier!  SO MUCH!  So stats are in, I just need to do before photos, yuck, and I am on my way. Think positive, think I can do this.  Believe you can.  ANY of us can!  I will share my journey with you.  The ups and downs and struggles and victories.  I hope you enjoy seeing the progress.  I know I will!

One of the girls in one of my online support groups I run shared this with us.  It is such a great reminder.  Too many times people get frustrated they are not seeing results.  You have to be honest with yourself - are you following the program?  Are you sticking to the schedule? Are you eating the right foods?  Are you drinking enough water?  Are you being honest with yourself?  I had to learn a long time ago not to dwell on the mess ups.  I caused them, my choice.  I know when I am following the "plan" and when I am not.  A little change in perspective goes a long way!

It is Never the "right time" Don't Wait

We always say "we will do it when the time is right". I did that a lot. Like a lot a lot. I still have to remind myself, oh just do it already. Take that chance, invest in your own future, see more places, meet new people. And this is from someone who has kind of become a hermit. God gave me this life. It is sometimes messy, my head is messy, but it is also wonderful. I am also reminded that I am in charge, and responsible for my future. Don't wait.  Want to work for yourself and be home with your kids? Don't wait.  Want to lose weight?  Don't wait.  Want to go someplace new? Don't wait.  Want to tell your kids you love them?  Don't wait.  

FIXATE is here!

IT. IS. HERE.  Fixate.  101 Recipes for the 21 Day Fix.  This is ON FIRE right now.  The website is going bonkers.  I was so excited to get mine and I got a few extras!  Leave a comment below to find out how to get one for yourself!

Prove Them Wrong

Sometimes we care so much what others think, we lose who we are. If you love it, do it. If you believe in it, do it. It is your heart, your drive, your love, your family, your perspective is clear in your head, do it. We think there is a mold to fit, but we are the ones to create it in our mind. None of us are perfect, and I am at the front of the line. smile emoticon BUT, I will continue to better myself, grow, work hard, be who I am. 
Prove them wrong. 

Throw Back Thursday

I came across this picture of me crossing the finish line. This was 2011 or 2012. I did three half marathons back then. I also did not know jack squat about nutrition. The other pic is today. Listen, I am fully aware I am not where I was - it has been a battle, BUT I am a lot better than I used to be. The weight difference is here is maybe 8 pounds. It is NOT just about the scale. It is doing more endurance training, lifting, and NUTRITION. So yes, Shakeology changed everything for me From there I learned more. I am older, stronger, more confident. Do not think for one minute you can't do this. You just need to make the decision to do it. Period.

You Really Got This!

So when you feel down and out, frustrated, want to raid the pantry or not workout, say this to yourself. 💗
Have a good day!

Avocados - Good for you!

Avocado is SO good for you! I used to not be able to eat guacamole - now I love it! Plain avocado's just don't have taste but when I add them to something I know I am nourishing my body. It is a GOOD fat. We need good fats. Here are some of the benefits.

TIP: (I learned this from someone else!) Keep in the frig for a longer shelf life!

Do you like avocados?

Did You Eat too Much over the 4th like me?

Holidays are hard.  I stayed home from a trip to Colorado over Thanksgiving while my husband and son went because I knew it would be too hard to avoid temptation.  I stayed home myself to stay on schedule.  I was training for a figure competition at the time.  I miss that discipline I had.  It takes a very special mindset.  I am pretty focused now but my nutrition does fall from time to time.  I am more aware of the types of foods I need to eat, but it doesn't always mean I do so.  That is why I want to help others realize what is good and not.

The 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme Challenge Packs are on sale again for July . This program has changed the way we look at food and portion control.  The Challenge Pack gives you the nutrition guide, which explains how to use the program, what to eat and how much, the 30 min, workouts and first bag of Shakeology, which is insanely cheap.  Like $10 when you buy the challenge pack.  Shakeology is Beachbody's Daily Dose of dense nutrition.  Game changer in itself.

So to be festive with the 4th, I am offering these amazing giveaways with any Challenge Pack Purchase.  It does not have to be 21 Day Fix, it can be anyone of Beachbody's programs.

First come first serve.  The 21 Day Fix Extreme Program or the ever popular Shakeology container OR 5 shakeology packets.  Great for travel or if you want to try a new flavor.

Please comment if you want further info!  Let me help you get on a better path to a healthier lifestyle!

Work for it

I would love to wake up, eat donuts, watch TV, be in super shape and just get a paycheck. Unfortunately it does not work that way. So, I hunker down, work and work some more. It is going to pay off. I believe it and will continue to do so! I have to, the other option kind of blows. 😉
Enjoy your day!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakeology Ice Cream

July is National Ice Cream Month - Shakeology is "my thing"  This is a way to have the best of both worlds! You are welcome =)

Chocolate and peanut butter ice cream that’s good for you? Believe it. This is the ice cream you’ve been waiting for. It has only 4 ingredients, and takes less than 10 minutes to make, plus freezing time.

Total Time: 4 hrs. 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:
1 medium banana, cut into chunks
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology
2 Tbsp. all-natural smooth peanut butter

Preparation:
1. Place banana in plastic bag; freeze for 4 hours, or until completely frozen.
2. Place almond milk, bananas, Shakeology, and peanut butter in blender (or food processor); cover. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve immediately.

21 Day Fix Success Story

She won't toot her own horn so I am going to toot it for her. I want to give a shout out to Amanda Medsker Pankey! She has been doing the 21 Day Fix and has lost over 13 pounds and a BUNCH of inches. She is JUST getting started. How? With Beachbody's 21 Day Fix!
I admire her a lot because she is a SINGLE mom of FOUR, works FULL TIME and makes it happen. No excuses. She is witty, pretty, and stays accountable. Yes, she is a super hero!

Keep up the awesome work lady!

The 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix extreme are SO successful that they have extended the challenge pack sale through July.  Any questions or wanting to know "what is a challenge pack" as me!  Leave a comment, or send me a message!