5 Healthy Kid Recipes

Finding foods that my kids enjoy is a challenge.  Well actually, our youngest, Bristyn, will eat most anything I put in front of her.  It is our oldest daughter and my husband that are the picky eaters.  Bristyn has had the advantage of eating healthier food options because she was about 8 months old when I started cleaning up my nutrition.

Kynsten, Me, and Bristyn-Easter (April 20, 2014)

I not only feed our two girls, but I watch my two nephews as well.  My oldest nephew Chayson, 6, has always enjoyed a variety of foods, so he was easily converted to some better options of familiar foods.

Little by little, I am integrating new options for them to enjoy.  Here are FIVE typical lunches I will give them during the week.  

1.  MAC N' CHEESE: 

There are not many people who don't enjoy the delicious combination of noodles and cheese.  Unfortunately all that Mac N' Cheese I ate throughout the years is full of fake food such as powdered cheese- GROSS-

Here is the recipe I have even been able to get my husband to eat! (more than one bowl at a time too-He needs to work on his portions- :) 

INGREDIENTS: 

* This feeds our family of 4 kids (ages 6, 3, 2, and 1) with minimal leftovers. Double, triple, etc. if feeding your entire family

*2 Cups cooked Whole Wheat Pasta

*1/2 Cup 1% Milk

*1 Tbsp Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

*1/8 Tsp of dried, ground mustard

*1 Cup Sharp Shredded Cheddar

INSTRUCTIONS:

*I start this process once the noodles have been placed in the boiling water.

1.  In a medium pot, warm the milk.  Make sure it is hot, not boiling.

2. Whisk in the flour and continue to stir for about 2 minutes so that it is incorporated into the warm milk.

3. Whisk in the mustard.

4. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cheese.

5.  Combine the cooked noodles with the cheese sauce.  I typically put the pot back on the burner, that is now off, to allow the heat to help with the melting process. 

2.  Chicken Nuggets: 

Our oldest really loves chicken nuggets, and she sadly has consumed Fast Food options more than I care to admit.   These go really well with the Mac N' Cheese too. 

INGREDIENTS:

*chicken- I used an entire package chicken breast tenders

*eggs

*whole wheat flour

*bread crumbs- I used seasoned Italian; however, will try healthier options next time

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2.  Place eggs, flour, and bread crumbs in separate bowls. I ended up using about 2.5 eggs for the amount I made.

3.  Cut the chicken into small pieces.

4.  Dunk the chicken in the eggs, followed by the flour and lastly the bread crumbs. If I didn't think they were coated enough, I added a little more egg and some extra bread crumbs.

5.  Place chicken on the tray.  I used cooking spray so chicken didn't stick to pan.

6.  Bake in oven for about 30 minutes.  After 15 minutes, flip them over to ensure bread crumbs get crispy on both sides.

3.  Grilled Cheese:  When pregnant with our second daughter Bristyn, this was a craving of mine.  Sadly I chose to eat mine with low calorie bread-ICK-and highly processed Kraft cheese.  It's no wonder Bristyn enjoys it since I had it several times a week during my pregnancy. Kynsten has always been a fan of it as well. 

Simple recipes are my FAVORITE.  There isn't much needed for this recipe! 

INGREDIENTS:

*2 pieces of Ezekiel bread

*Cheese of choice-We get our cheese at the deli now

INSTRUCTIONS: 

*Cook as you normally would; however, leave out the butter! I simply use cooking spray to lightly coat the pan. 

4.  Peanut Butter Sandwich: I literally ate this for lunch from 4th grade through senior year in high school.  I seriously thought it was so gross to just leave a sandwich with lunch meat in my locker. ha! If I was only using better ingredients that whole time, my body would have been enjoying great nutrients for quite some time.  

INGREDIENTS:

*2 pieces of Ezekiel Bread

*Natural Peanut Butter- I use Smuckers

INSTRUCTIONS:

* Lather the bread with peanut butter and serve! 

5.  Pasta: 

Pasta and sauce is a nice go-to meal.  

INGREDIENTS:

*Whole Wheat Pasta

*Sauce of choice- look at label for fewest ingredient possible

INSTRUCTIONS:

*Cook the noodles as directed and top with sauce! 

These meals are not out of the ordinary for the kids.  They are favorites of theirs; however, better ingredients are used.  That is how I live this lifestyle.  Although I am more open to trying new foods that I may have been hesitant about in the past, I enjoy taking recipes I know I like and cleaning them up.  These meals are comparable in price and are far healthier than their alternative. I have been really enjoying talking to them about their food choices.  Chayson, 6, can comprehend what I am talking about and seems proud of these choices he is making. 

None of these meals are time consuming! The mac n' cheese takes about 10 minutes and the chicken nuggets take about 10 minutes of prep time before 30 minutes of baking time.  I know I have waited longer in some fast food lines before. 

Happy Eating, Kiddos!!!

Food-Get Out of your Comfort Zone

Food takes a significant role in my daily life.  From within an hour of me waking up, to a couple hours before I get to bed, I am eating! I eat far more than I ever did before and am much healthier! I tend to be a creature of habit and routine, so changing up my meal plans and options for the balanced nutrition I seek daily can be pretty difficult.

I am the type of person that finds what I enjoy and sticks with it! I wouldn't call myself an adventurous person, especially when I am in the kitchen.  I have started to really enjoy taking favorites of mine (sloppy joes, mac n' cheese, and grilled cheese) and using better ingredients so I can continue to have them! 

I have made small changes like substituting whole wheat noodles for pasta recipes, and I understand now the correct portion of such foods.  I also am more and more aware of how I can make changes in my meals but have my family enjoy them as well.  It is about compromising for sure! My husband isn't a huge fan of ground turkey, so I have started trying other options like ground chicken or  96% lean ground beef. 

Chicken Meatballs

Making these small changes hasn't been all that difficult for me probably because they aren't too far from my food comfort zone.  I enjoy chicken and meatballs, so combining the two is pretty natural.  I like wheat based foods and pasta, so that was an easy transitions as well.  It comes to those foods that are out of my comfort zone that pose a challenge.  These are the foods that I have said I just don't like.  Why? Mostly I don't "like" them because I haven't really tried them!! How funny is that?! How can I not like something if I haven't given it a chance.  Have you seen that recent Silk Almond Milk commercial? The one with the guy who doesn't want to try it because he doesn't know what it will taste like? Yep, I totally feel like that guy. I grew up around my mom who has LOVED eating beets, but simply based on my ignorance of the food, said, "I don't like them." I totally devoured a beet salad during my recent Chicago trip.  Cauliflower? Yep, that is another food that I swore I didn't like, but again, I tried it at The Goat and the Girl restaurant in Chicago and LOVED it! 

When I first got to the restaurant and looked at the menu, I really thought I wouldn't eat any of it.  I went from beet salad, to a dish with goat meat, and then cauliflower.  I will say I still don't like scallops, BUT I tried them again to give them a shot with my budding taste buds! 

The point is, give different food options a chance! I am really trying to get our oldest daughter, 3, to embrace this.  I want her to at least try a couple bites of food, so she knows what she might be missing out on with the limited foods she consumes.  

So get out there and try something new this week!

Happy eating!!!

Healthy Chicken Nuggets

We all know that it is difficult to please most kids (and my husband, LOL) when it comes to food, so throwing them off of their normal routine and entrees in order to incorporate healthy meals into their nutrition is hard to do.  I went to the store after returning from a weekend getaway with my friends, and I just couldn't bring myself to buy those frozen chicken nuggets.  I babysit my two nephews and knew I needed some food for their lunches.  I decided to make chicken nuggets myself instead.


I thought they would be more apt to enjoying food they prepped themselves, so I got them involved.

Rydan, Chayson, and Kysnten making nuggets

INGREDIENTS:

*chicken- I used chicken breast tenders

*eggs

*whole wheat flour

*bread crumbs- I used seasoned italian; however, will try healthier options next time

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2.  Place eggs, flour, and bread crumbs in separate bowls. I ended up using about 2.5 eggs for the amount I made.

3.  Cut the chicken into small pieces.

4.  Dunk the chicken in the eggs, followed by the flour and lastly the bread crumbs. If I didn't think they were coated enough, I added a little more egg and some extra bread crumbs.

Chay using tongs to dunk the chicken in the egg. 

5.  Place chicken on the tray.  I used cookie spray so chicken didn't stick to pan.  

6.  Bake in oven for about 30 minutes.  After 15 minutes, flip them over to ensure bread crumbs get crispy on both sides.

I was skeptical about Kynsten trying them because she is such a picky eater; however, she ended up eating 2, Rydan nearly 3, and Chayson ate 5!!  Our youngest, Bristyn, even ate 2 small ones.  

Chayson, even though he is making a funny face, said they tasted way better than McDonald's!

I think next time I will pair it with some healthy Mac n' Cheese!!

Happy Eating!!

Living the Life on the Road

Traveling can really throw a curve ball into someone's diet.  I am so glad I DON'T diet; rather, I live a life where I replenish my body with foods that will keep me satisfied and full of vitamins and nutrients...most of the time. ;) I strive to eat clean, whole foods at LEAST 80% of the time. I've come to realize that I don't have to be perfect to be healthy and fit.  A healthy lifestyle isn't about restricting yourself from everything, all the time.  It is about understanding how food affects the body so that we can make as many good choices as possible.  Heading out for a vacation or a weekend get a way, doesn't have to sabotage progress.

If I was on a diet, I would be really worried about my upcoming trip to one of my favorite cities: Chicago!!! I lived their from 2001-2005 when I attended Loyola University Chicago.  I am proud to say my younger brother, Kelin, is a Chicago Police Officer.  I have some dear friends who still live there, so I try to get there at least once a year.  I get to go twice this year because I have the honor of being in my friend Karen's wedding. 

Will I eat and drink things I typically don't put in my meal plan weekly? YEP! Will I feel guilty about it? NOPE! Why? Well, I have tools in this lifestyle that help me when my routine is disrupted. 

1.  Plan ahead- I am bringing my supply of Shakeology with me for the weekend-Thanks, Michelle for the packets for my carry on suitcase! I haven't been sick since I started enjoying Shakeology in November.  It is my multivitamin that assists with cravings, my energy level, and digestion which I really struggled with after my gallbladder was removed 2 years ago.  

My shaker cup serves 2 purposes: I use it for my shake, but I also use it to help me track my water intake!  

If I were driving and staying for a longer period time, I would surely hit up the grocery store for my essentials as I did for Put-In-Bay ladies' weekend! I even asked my friend who was shopping to buy whole wheat pasta as opposed to regular pasta. :) 

Put -In-Bay Prep

2. Water- When I don't drink enough water during the day (@ least half of my body weight in ounces), it causes me to think I am hungry when I am really not.  I eat like a baby, about every 3 hours. Filling up on water between drinks (You know the kind I am talking about! It's a bachelorette party. :) , will help curb cravings to binge on junk food when the night is over.  

3.  Eating at a Restaurant- There will be a great deal of dining out when I am in Chicago for the weekend; however, that doesn't mean I have to completely veer away from foods that I typically enjoy. A fun night with friends, wine, and appetizers is planned Friday.  We will be on the rooftop enjoying each other's company and listening to the songs of Billy Joel playing at Wrigley! I am contributing bruschetta to the assortment of appetizers.  I will be looking to purchase some Ezekiel bread to go along with the delicious tomato/basil app.  We are heading to Girl & the Goat for part of the festivities Saturday, and I looked up the menu to see what I would order.  I am thinking the skirt steak with the side of summer squash. 

4.  Treat Yourself-This nutrition plan is not about saying no to ice cream and pizza and other indulgences ALL the time.  I make it habit to treat myself. I am totally comfortable with treating myself once a week for ONE meal;however, lately I find myself indulging in extra healthier options for those treats. (I am obsessed with my cookie dough recipe!) I actually have pizza probably once a month with my family.  We enjoy our family pizza nights! The difference-I eat 1-2 pieces, which I planned in for the week-Thanks Autumn for putting the containers used for pizza in The 21 Day Fix Meal Plan- paired with a yummy salad! mmm!! You better believe that I will be having a slice of Chicago style pizza when I visit.  I truthfully am looking forward to it.  I am also excited for a delicious side of salad to go with it. I may not even need to eat an entire piece. :) 

Bon Voyage!! 

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Would You Like FRIES with That?

French fries are a nice side with certain dishes such as hamburgers, chicken wings, wraps...need I continue! Heading up to your local fast food restaurant is certainly not the best option.  Personally, fried foods don't sit well in my tummy, especially after my gallbladder was removed a couple years ago.  More importantly, it weighs me down and makes me feel sluggish.  Just because I want to put foods into my body that help it function properly as well as keep me fit and healthy, doesn't mean I don't REALLY enjoy food.  I have found a new appreciation for foods in their natural state and using other whole, healthy ingredients to exemplify the good flavor.

INGREDIENTS:
*1 lb. Golden (Yukon) potatoes- I purchased a 5 lb bag and just took 2 out of it
* 1Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
*1 Tbsp of dry Italian seasoning-I used Italian dressing seasoning
*1/2 tsp of garlic powder
*1/4 to 1/2 tsp of black pepper
*Sea Salt-sprinkled small amount over entire fries

Golden Yukon Potato

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2.  Wash potatoes and cut into strips. I won't lie, I watched a YouTube video for tips on this. LOL

   3. Place tin foil on a baking sheet and place fries on it. 

   4.  *Sprinkle the above ingredients over the potatoes.  Mix around on baking sheet to coat all fries.

 

   5.  Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.  After about 10 minutes, flip fries over and finish baking until. 

*I had a hard time flipping the fries because they stuck to the tin foil, so I will try another method of baking.  I may season the fries on the tin foil; however, remove it before baking.  Another option may be to season in a bowl and place on baking sheet.

I separated these fries (about 30) into 4 servings.  This was a very filling amount to go along with my bun less burger and dinner salad.  :) The original recipe I found called for adding Parmesan cheese to them.  I tasted one out of the oven and decided they needed nothing else.  Play around with different seasonings you enjoy!

Happy Eating!!

Cucumber & Tomato Salad

'Tis the season for parties! This is the time of year when people want to get together, be outside to enjoy the weather, and eat good food!! Party prep is so much easier when everyone brings something be it a side or a dessert (You need to try the clean eating chocolate cookies I made- Check my 7/3/14 post). I brought this to my family's 4th of July get together.  It is very easy to make and a nice alternative to a traditional salad.

INGREDIENTS:

*1 cucumber

* 1 container of grape, cherry, or cherub tomatoes(which I used)

*1 medium red onion

*red vine vinegar

*balsamic vinegar

*extra virgin olive oil

*lemon juice

*parsley flakes

*basil flakes

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Peel cucumber leaving stripes as noted in the above picture.  Cut the cucumber into slices and then continue to cut until you have triangular pieces.  I cut them in 1/4 pieces.  Add to bowl.

2.  Cut the tomatoes in half and add to the cucumbers.  

3.  Chop up a medium sized red onion and add to the bowl.  You can use less if you like; however, I LOVE onions.  

4.  Add 3 tbsp of red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar, 1.5 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, 2 tbsp of parsley flakes, and 2 tbsp of basil flakes.  Mix everything together in the bowl.  

This is a great side to have at a picnic or a nice addition to any meal! I really enjoyed adding it to my daily salad.  

I made it the day before the party and refrigerated it overnight.  You can easily make and go if necessary! I drained the excess dressing that settled at the bottom of the bowl and am using that for my daily dinner salad!

Happy eating!!!

PiYo Review

I was so excited when I heard that PiYo was a low impact workout!! I needed something like this to ease myself back to my daily routine since I am sporting a TFCC tear in my left wrist and some compressed nerves throughout my left side of my body.  I didn't have to worry about my knee, which has been scoped 5 times, because jumping isn't a part of this program either.  It is pretty cool how Chalene Johnson, creator of the program, takes Pilates and Yoga moves and amplifies them so each person gets results by simply using his or her own body weight.  I have taken the opportunity to preview the 9 workouts before my PiYo test group gets started this week.

The Workouts-9 workouts-60 days

1.  Align: The Fundamentals-42:04:  Chalenge stresses the importances of form and alignment in this intro video.  It is done the first day of the 60 day program.  This proper form definitely helps during the workouts and aides with flexibility. As a person who struggles with alignment issues in my body (Pelvis, spine, and neck are "out of whack" causing numbness in my body), I truly appreciated this tutorial of moves to assist me.  

2.  Define: Lower Body-20:59: As I have gone through my fitness journey over the last year, I have truly appreciated the importance of a lower body workout.  This works your largest muscle system which in turn burns killer calories.  It isn't cardio that raises your heart rate, but using your legs and glutes. This is the second shortest workout in the program; however, you are worked this entire time.  My thighs are already thanking me. 

3.Define: Upper Body-18:48: This is the shortest of the workouts and due to my tear, I am thankful for that. :) Although it is shy of 19 minutes, it is important to realize that your arms are getting a killer workout in all of the other programs.  Chalene is a big fan of tricep push ups, and I am sitting here typing this with pretty sore arms, and I LOVE it!! It is awesome what you can do with your own body in such a short period of time.  

4.  Sweat-36:51: This is appropriately named!! I had a serious sweat session.  This amps up the cardio and incorporates conditioning exercises and bodyweight resistance.  Chalene throws in a section of yoga flows that allows you to take a down a notch while still changing your body.

5.  Core- 30:18- This is my favorite of the workouts!! I love a routine that focuses on the abs! When I first started my transformation over a year ago, I couldn't feel much in my midsection except the leftover flab after my second c-section.  As I have continued and made lifestyle changes in my nutrition and exercise routine, I now can appreciate the ab muscles!! I love how it of course focuses on exercises that will strengthen and flatten the tummy, but recognizes the importance of the muscles in the back too. 

6.  Buns-28:20- I LOVE that Chalene threw in a workout that totally focuses on the booty!! I am sure my hubby appreciates it too. :) I feel like this is an area that typically isn't highlighted in workout programs.  It usually is just lumped into a lower body workout.  "You can do side bends or sit ups, but please don't lose that butt." 

7.  Strength Intervals-21:52- I love short, effective workouts.  I am a mom of 2 and if I can work my body in less than 25 minutes-sign me up!! This workout did make me feel strong without using any equipment.  All I needed was my own body to build strength, not bulk! 

I started my watch a little late!

8.  Drench-48:08- This is the longest of the workouts in the program.  This is an endurance workout that revs up the metabolism by hitting your total body. Woo! I burned nearly 500 calories in less than an hour!! My gym days before my wedding 7 years ago, got me no where near this calorie burn in double this amount of time. 

Another late start of the watch-I was just too excited to workout!

9.  Sculpt- 26:40- I was intrigued by the name.  I want to sculpt my body to be the best version of itself!! Chalene has us do this by changing the tempo of the workouts throughout this short routine and keeping our muscles under tension.  How is that tension achieved? I just used my own body weight!! Instead of coming up completely from a move once completed, she shows the importance of keeping in various poses to build tension.  This brought out some soreness in my body, and I LOVE it!!

The are several perks of this program in my opinion. 

• The varying lengths of workouts.  They range from 18-48 minutes.  I think that is great for the body. I enjoy that I can get a killer, effective workout in as short as 18 minutes but I don't have to even hit the hour mark! 
• You don't need much equipment! The main piece of equipment for the workout is YOU! Chalene suggests a yoga matt for extra support for the body during various moves.  A chair is helpful for modifications as well. 
• Even though the workouts have an individual focus, your full body is worked.  My arms are SO sore, and I truly appreciate that since I have been on upper body hiatus since I tore my TFCC in February.  
• Balanced meal plan- This meal plan is quite similar to The 21 Day Fix plan, but it doesn't use the containers.  I am excited to be able to continue with my routine that I set with that program for eating.  If this is someone's first program, they will also appreciate the meal guide which gives various options for this BALANCED nutrition plan.  She recognizes the importance of ALL food, even carbs and healthy fats, into a person's daily meals.

This is a must have in everyone's workout arsenal!! It takes Pilates and Yoga and enhances it in such a way that sculpts your body.  I have only done the 9 workouts, and I feel stronger, more flexible, and firm! Join me for my next PiYo group starting July 21!! Fill out the form below. 

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

It is important to treat yourself every once in a while.  Completely restricting oneself from certain foods isn't what it is about. It is great when that treat is not only delicious, but healthy! I found this recipe for chocolate chip cookies a while back.  As the BBQ and picnic season is upon, this is a nice dessert option to bring.

Ingredients: This made 9 cookies. 

(Plenty for the family).  I will be make a double or triple batch to bring to an upcoming party.

*2/3 cups of almonds (raw almonds are the best)

*1/3 cupped of cooked PLAIN oatmeal

*3 Tbsp of honey

*1 tsp of vanilla

*1 tsp of cinnamon

*1/8 cup of whole wheat pastry flour

*1/2 cup of chocolate chips (I used Nestle Dark Chocolate Chips-mmm.)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2.  Cook plain oatmeal in microwave.

My little chef prepping oatmeal for the microwave.

3.  Add all ingredients, except chocolate chips into blender. I used the "mix" feature.  

*The next time I make this recipe, I will chop the almonds first to make sure there aren't chunks; although, I LOVE chunks of almond. YUMMY! 

**The dough should be a wet, sticky consistency.

4.  Add ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir in chocolate chips.

5.  Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and form dough into a ball.

6.  Cook for 20 minutes. 

These are moist cookies that hit the spot!!! 

FIXERS: 2 cookies= 1 YELLOW :)

The Power of 21 Days

21 days, 3 weeks, is not a great deal of time; however, it is always said that habits are typically formed within that time frame.  I was quite curious to see what my body would do in that short period.  Going into the program, my main goals were to have a more balanced nutrition plan because protein and veggies were my weakest food links, as well as to continue to work on my abs.  I declared my goal to be "fierce abs."

It is so rewarding receiving these messages!

What is The 21 Day Fix?

It is a workout routine combined with portion control eating in order to achieve results.  I was so pumped to get my containers to make me more aware of what I should be eating.  We can overeat the good stuff too!! I am a visual learner, so the color coded containers are ideal for me.  

The meal plan is designed to fit a person's caloric needs, without the counting (Thank goodness!!), while being fueled with filling, clean, whole foods.  Each person will use a formula to calculate the appropriate containers for the day.  

The Workouts- ALL 30 Minutes- All include a Modifier 

There are 7 workouts; 1 per day for 21 days.  

1.  Total Body Cardio Fix- This works your WHOLE body while really raising your heart rate so your body reap the benefits long after the 30 minutes is over. 

Total Body Cardio Fix

2.  Upper Fix- This is meant to sculpt your chest, back, shoulders, arms, and abs

3.  Lower Fix- This works your largest muscles in your body (flutes, quads, hamstrings), which burn killer calories.

Lowe Fix- burned over 400 calories in 30 minutes

4. Pilates Fix- This Pilates style workout really engages the core while stretching out your muscles.

5.  Cardio Fix- Holy Moly! This gets your heart racing and gets your sweating! You do exercises such as jumping jacks and burpees 

All workouts have a modifier and due to an injury, I used them! Look at the calories I burned!!!

6.  Dirty 30- 4 rounds, 8 exercises, 30 minutes- DONE!

7.  Yoga- This is the workout I needed to learn to embrace more! It stretches and rests your body for the upcoming week's workouts.  It is much needed or your body and mind.  

Our youngest, Bristyn, joining me for my Sunday Yoga!

**8. Bonus-10 minute Ab Fix- Can't accomplish anything in 10 minutes!! Oh yes you can!!

This is an awesome 2 round routine of ab exercises that is a great addition to any workout.  

The Meal Plan

I was told by one of my challengers that she would follow this meal plan for the rest of her life! I have to agree with her.  Although I am starting to incorporate some PiYo into my exercise regimen, this meal plan is what I will continue to follow because it is so easy to incorporate into your life.  

Once you determine what container category you fall into, you fill and go!  These containers are dishwasher and microwave safe.  I often take them on the go with me; however, as you get acclimated to the program, you will have a great sense of what the correct portion of food is.  

Each food category has its own color with an extensive list of healthy to healthiest options given.  (healthiest at the top) 

Green-Veggies

Purple- Fruit

Red-Protein

Yellow-Carbs (Yes, Carbs!!)

Blue- Healthy Fats (mmm...cheese!)

Orange- seeds, oils, dressings

Tsp- not provided but used in the plan for certain things such as peanut butter

It is great to be a part of an accountability group to be given tips and recipes to use that follow the container guidelines.  

Grass Fed Steak, Romaine Lettuce Blend, Dressing, and Mashed Potatoes

My goal wasn't to lose weight.  I actually lost 2.5 lbs. the first week and was down 3.5 lbs in 12 days.  The cool thing about this program is that I was able to adjust my containers so that I was able to maintain my healthy figure as opposed to continue to lose.  I lost all the weight, and then some, by eating clean, drinking Shakeology daily, and using T25!! I STILL enjoy my Shakeology daily. :)

Even after my adjustments, I still ended up 2 lbs. lighter than when I started, but more importantly, I lost 4 inches off my entire body!! 

It is so rewarding to see how this program has affected people I have coached.  

Proud Coach Moment

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