Healthy Smores Snack Bars

When you just want so enjoy something super special without the guilt... TRY THIS!

Ingredients:

2 whole wheat graham crackers (1 cracker sheet each) broken into large pieces
1 large ripe banana mashed (can omit if you don't like banana)
½ cup all-natural almond butter
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
4 scoops Chocolate Shakeology divided use
¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
2 to 3 drops marshmallow flavor (optional)
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil melted

Instructions:

1. Place graham crackers in food processor (or blender); process continuously until crackers are crushed into fine crumbs. Set aside.
2. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with plastic wrap (or aluminum foil). Evenly sprinkle ⅓ of graham cracker crumbs in bottom of pan. Set aside.
3. Combine banana, almond butter, cocoa powder, 2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology, and ⅓ of graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl; mix well with clean hands or a rubber spatula.
4. Press chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and press down to flatten into pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
5. Place cheese, Vanilla Shakeology, and marshmallow flavor in food processor (or blender); process until smooth and well blended.
6. Evenly spread cheese mixture over chocolate mixture. Set aside.
7. Combine remaining 2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology and oil in a small bowl; mix until smooth.
8. Evenly spread Chocolate Shakeology mixture over cheese mixture.
9. Sprinkle top with remaining ⅓ of graham cracker crumbs. Lightly press graham cracker crumbs into top. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until set.
10. Cut into twelve bars (approx. 2½ x 2-inches).

Recipe Notes

You can find marshmallow flavor on-line or in specialty cake decorating stores.
You can substitute pure vanilla extract for marshmallow flavor.

Containers: 1 bar = 1/2 red and 3 tsp 

Avocado Zucchini Alfredo with Shrimp

I know many of us really enjoy a big plate of pasta now and then...but if you're anything like me, it always leaves me feeling bloated and heavy afterwards. 

You might have heard of spaghetti squash, but what about zoodles? Using a spiralizer like this one, to prepare your veggies is a nice change, and one you should definitely try if you are looking for a healthier option to swap out the pasta and use something that's a low-carb, low-calorie alternative. Zucchini works really well, but you can also make carrot "ribbons" as well!

This recipe is a variation from the recipe found in the 2B Mindset nutrition course, and has been a favorite with most all of my customers! If you are looking for a fast, simple but delicious dinner with minimal preparation, this one is a must try!

This recipe makes 2 servings, total time: 22 minutes. Cooking time: 7 minutes.

INGREDIENTS: 

1/2 medium ripe avocado, mashed

1/4 c. reduced-fat (2%) plain Greek Yogurt

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper (divided use)

1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder (divided use)

1/2 tsp. Onion Powder (divided use)

1/2 tsp. Greek Seasoning

Nonstick cooking spray

24 raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (approx. 12 oz.)

4 medium zucchini, spiralized (approx. 4 cups)

4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced

1/2 c. diced roma tomato

2 tsp. grated parmesan cheese

METHOD:

1. Combine avocado, yogurt, half the pepper, garlic powder and onion powder, and the Greek Seasoning in a medium bowl; combine well and set aside.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet, lightly coated with cooking spray, over medium heat. 

3. Add shrimp, season with remaining seasonings and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. 

4. Add the zucchini; cook stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is firm and opaque, and mixture is heated through. Add in the diced tomatoes during the last minute. Drain excess liquid from skillet. 

5. Stir in avocado mixture. 

6. Evenly divide between two serving plates. Evenly top with grated cheese; serve immediately.

*NOTE: overcooking the zucchini will cause it to be a bit mushy. Take care to stir continuously as it cooks to avoid overcooking. Enjoy! 

If you could benefit from having a free online Health and Wellness Coach for support, and for additional recipes and healthy eating inspiration, contact me HERE. For the 2B Mindset complete course with the complete book of recipes and eating plan, mindset videos, food journal/tracker to help you overcome any challenges with your relationship with food, click HERE.    

Clean-Eating Cucumber & Tomato Salad

I’m a firm believer that side dishes should be kept simple. Well, anything that I make is pretty simple! I like my main dish to be the star of the show, and who wants to make dinner any more complicated? Not this momma of four! 

So, when I was contemplating a side for my burger last week, I knew I wanted something simple and fresh. This healthy Tomato Cucumber Salad was a perfect match. The light and bright flavors of fresh tomato and cucumber perfectly contrast the deeper flavors of a burger, steak, chicken...pretty much anything!  As we get closer to summer, I know I'll have fresh cucumbers and tomatoes from my garden to use! 

I love showcasing very “basic” recipes like this for the new cooks in my audience. Why are simple recipes like this great? Because they’re SO easy to build on! The salad presented below is bare bones and, while delicious as is, can be taken to the next level with any number of add-ins. Give it a Greek flare with some feta, olives, or even toasted pieces of pita bread to soak up that delicious dressing. If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding some cubed watermelon for a nice sweet-salty contrast. Got fresh herbs? Toss them in there. And of course, you can customize the dressing by using different vinegars or lemon juice, infused oils, or by adding fresh garlic. Learning a basic recipe like this is the first step towards getting creative in the kitchen and adding minor changes to a great recipe to give it a different flare, depending on what mood you're in!

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

This recipe is so simple and healthy, and with the right kitchen tools, can be literally made in minutes! It's the perfect side dish to nearly any meal, is low-carb and low-calorie, and there are lots of fun variations you can use to change it up so that you don't ever get bored with it!

As a busy mom of 4, I don't spend a ton of time in the kitchen, but that doesn't mean we resort to eating pre-packaged/prepared convenience foods! It just means that over the years, I've gotten smart as to what "gadgets" to have in my kitchen to make food prep a breeze! This Pampered Chef Micro-Cooker for one, is a kitchen essential! Steamed food is not only super yummy, but more nutritious because you're not cooking the nutrients out of your veggies in the water, as with boiling. Plus it's easy to clean, and with the veggie setting on my microwave, it literally takes minutes! 

I use it for potatoes (peel, chop, cook, mash - done!), squash, and pretty much any and every fresh produce, with only a few exceptions (asparagus being one of them - I prefer those roasted :). 

The other kitchen appliance I use every single day is my NutriBullet 900 series. I've had it for over 4 years, and it still works the same as it did on day one. I use it for my health shakes and smoothies, soups, sauces, and recipes like this one! 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/3 head cauliflower (depending on how many servings you're wanting)
• 1 tsp. Coconut oil
• 1 clove garlic, mashed and sautéed
• Sea Salt to taste
• Pepper, Dill Weed (optiona)l, to taste
• Other optional ingredients: roasted sweet peppers, sun dried tomatoes, sautéed onions, etc.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Clean cauliflower, break into sections and steam in the microwave in your Micro-Cooker.
2. Meanwhile, sauté garlic and other veggies in EVOO if using. 
3. Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor (I love my NutriBullet) along with garlic, seasonings and coconut oil. Puree until smooth and creamy. Stir in any remaining optional veggies. Enjoy! 

I have been planning and preparing for weeks for the start of the brand new in-home workout program, 80 Day Obsession created by Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese! If you are familiar with her other previous fitness programs, 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, The Master's Hammer and Chisel, you might also be just as excited as I am! 

If you are someone who already works out regularly and you are looking for a new challenge, this program is going to be right up your alley! As Autumn says, it will challenge you to change you, it will force you outside of your comfort zone, and when you combine the 80 DIFFERENT workout routines with Timed Nutrition, you will really amp up your results! 

I have been working with my customers and coaching team to prepare for this program, both with following A Little Obsessed workouts, and getting a clear understanding about what Timed Nutrition entails!

The program in it's entirety is actually 97 days long total, consisting of 80 workouts, and 17 rest days. I really love that she planned the rest days on Sundays! 

The nutrition portion is spelled out exactly for you, based on your unique and individual goals (weight loss, maintenance, build muscle or weight gain). The plan tells you what containers (aka food groups) to eat at what times, and how much of each to use, along with the specific foods to eat for each food group. It seriously cannot get ANY easier than this! All we need to do is FOLLOW THE PLAN! Sounds pretty simple, right? 

This program is best suited for someone who is already familiar with the Fixate/Portion Fix nutrition plan, and is at an intermediate to advanced fitness level. If you are new to regular exercise and consider yourself a beginner fitness level, or are pregnant, I would suggest joining a fitness accountability group with me and start out with a more entry-level program and work your way up to completing 80 Day Obsession. 

You will need some basic equipment for this program. I recommend light, medium and heavy weights (such as 10's, 15's and 20's), the sliders and resistance loops (they come in light, medium and heavy resistance), a floor mat, and roller (optional). To participate and join into my online support and accountability groups, you will need to have me as your free coach and place your order through me so that I can add you to my next accountability support group! If you are interested in this program, please take a few minutes to fill out my form and I will get back to you with the details ASAP! 

The next 80 Day Obsession is now open for enrollment, and will begin Prep Week on January 29th, with the official day 1 and workouts beginning on Monday, February 5th. 

Hurry and fill out the application before the spots are all gone! 

80 DAY OBSESSION MEAL PLAN

The 80 Day Obsession meal plan is extremely detailed, and at first glance might seem fairly complex. But Autumn designed it super specific so that there wouldn't be much room for doubt or question. Once you take the time to learn it and get the hang of it, you will find yourself sliding right into a new routine and habit with your eating that will be easy to maintain for the long haul!

I wanted to give you a sample of my plan. Each person will use the provided formula to figure out what Plan is right for you, based on weight, goals, and activity level. Then you will simply log into your Beachbody On Demand, download the plan that's right for you, and plug in your foods/meals accordingly! You will notice that I use the Beachbody Performance Line supplements. I strongly recommend using them for the duration of this program, because they will help your body to train and perform at it's best! These workouts will challenge your body, and you will benefit from using the supplements by reducing muscle soreness and decreasing recovery time between your workouts.

I hope that this sample plan gives you some guidance!

1 red (protein), 1/2 green (veggie) per 2 egg muffin cups in this photo

1 red, 1 yellow (carb), 1 green, 1 blue (healthy fat)

1 1/4 green, 1/2 red,  1 blue and 1 tsp.

                                 2 purple (fruit), 1 tsp. 

Here is a sample of a day's meals with my plan. Basically I will eat the same times and containers each day, and I alternate every other day with the main meals (breakfast, lunches and dinners) per week, so I'm prepping 2 different breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners for the whole week, which keeps things super simple and manageable for me!

I tweaked my plan already from the first couple days, to add the shakeology as my pre-workout meal because I just felt like eating eggs and oats right away at 5AM was way too much food that early in the morning, and right before a workout. I just felt way too full and a tad bit sluggish. For people who are waiting the full 60-90 minutes to work out after eating, it would probably work just fine...but for me, with 4 kiddos and a busy schedule, I didn't want to put my workout off past 5:30 or 6:00. 

So far I'm finding that my group is getting the hang of Timed Nutrition, and they are loving the workouts as well! Probably the biggest concern I am getting from people is the length of the workouts. Day 1 and 2 were nearly an hour long, but honestly the time went by super fast, and it sure as heck didn't seem like an hour had passed! I love the routines, they are slow and paced, but effective moves that leave me feeling it the next day...which is always the goal so you know it's working! Am I right? 

I am currently accepting enrollments for my February 80 Day Obsession group, if this is something that you are wanting to do for yourself or better yet, with a friend, share this post and complete my application HERE! 

Hope to see you in my next online accountability group!!!! 

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE PROTEIN PANCAKES I 21 DAY FIX RECIPE

My kids love pancakes. And I know as a busy mom, I love that I have them to fall back on as an easy weeknight meal when I'm in a pinch for something to make, or for that special weekend brunch. Heck, I love them too...but realize that they don't especially "fit" into my normal dialed-in meal plan when I'm working towards my health goals. 

ENTER THIS RECIPE for healthy Chocolate Brownie Protein Pancakes to save the day! I can pretty much fit this in every single day if I wanted to, because it is totally 21 Day Fix approved, and feels like a total cheat meal! #winning 

And because they are SO SIMPLE, I can whip them up super fast any time of the day for when I need a fast easy meal!  I know living in the midwest, there are days when it's super cold where I just don't want to drink a cold protein health shake, and this is perfect when I just want to enjoy something healthy that's also warm! 

Not only are these protein pancakes incredibly simple and delicious, they are also super healthy!

Why? The secret ingredient is Chocolate Shakeology. So you are not only eating what seems like a very decadent meal, but you’re getting superfood nutrition, vitamins, minerals, protein, probiotics and so much more!

MY FAVORITE PANCAKE TOPPINGS:

• Pure Maple Syrup
• Sliced bananas with or without chopped nuts and/or unsweetened coconut flakes, with a drizzle of honey
• Blueberry (or other berry) “syrup” – just nuke about a cup of fresh or frozen berries until they are hot and juicy. Mash with a fork if desired.
• Peanut butter, almond butter or (my new favorite) sunflower butter
• All-fruit jam
• Butter (yes, real butter – just don’t overdo it, lol)

For those of you following the 21 Day Fix or other Beachbody portion control meal plans, I would count the recipe as:  1.5 RED, 1 PURPLE, 1 ORANGE

Ingredients:

• 1 packet (or scoop) chocolate Shakeology ((for a change in flavor, you can also use Vegan Vanilla Shakeology, and add pumpkin spice or apple pie spice optional))
• ½ banana
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp. coconut flour
• ¼ tsp. baking powder
• 1-2 T. Unsweetened Almond milk to desired consistency

Instructions: 

1. In a bowl mash ½ banana with a fork. Mix in egg and beat until well blended. Add Shakeology, coconut flour and baking powder and stir well. Batter will be very thick - like brownie batter!
2. Preheat skillet to medium and spray with cooking spray. Spread pancake batter into pan. Cook until bottom is solid - about 2 minutes. Flip and cook maybe 30 seconds more until pancake is done. Enjoy your healthiest and most delicious meal of the day!

BULGE BUSTERS Slim Down

Do you want to win a new fitness program for FREE, just for losing some extra pounds?! Do you want some new healthy recipes to try? Do you want your clothes to fit better? Feel better in your clothes? Have more energy? Get over your sugar addiction or soda fix? Join in a supportive community of other ladies all doing the same thing, to hold you accountable?

If yes, then this group is JUST for YOU!

We officially start TOMORROW, August 3rd, meal plan and grocery list is posted, just in time for you to get your needed grocery items and meal prepping done. Summer will be GONE before we know it, but there's still time to work on your summer bodies. I know for me, I have a beach vacation coming up in just 2 weeks that I want to look and feel my BEST for, so I really NEED THIS!!!

The lucky lady with the most % loss for the week will be given THEIR CHOICE:::1) ChaLEAN Extreme® 2) Slim In 6 OR 3) Hip Hop Abs the complete program library!!!!

I'm cleaning out my desk, and have these extras to gift to one lucky recipient - so who's IN WITH ME?!?! Let's DO THIS!!!!!!
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN::::
√ If you already have a Beachbody health coach you're working with, please get in touch with them for support. This is for my customers and/or NEW customers only. Contact me at marshasmrcka@yahoo.com so that I can help you get your free membership.
√ Bring 2 or more friends in with you to PAY IT FORWARD!!! This group is going to KICK BUTT so let's see how much progress we can make next week!!!

√ Must friend me on FB at Marsha Smrcka so that I can add you to our group

CLICK HERE TO JOIN US!!!!!  Bulge BUSTERS Support Group

Apple Cobbler Yogurt Parfait

This was the first recipe I tried out from the new CIZE Eat it Up! nutrition guide, and it was so quick, simple, and delicious!!! I think I could honestly have this every single day. This is one of those meals that you could literally prep up in advance and stack and store in your fridge when you are ready to eat. 

Ingredients:
3/4 C. Plain Greek Yogurt
1 C. Sliced Apple
10 Pecan halves (chopped)
Ground Nutmeg & Cinnamon to taste
1 tsp. Maple Syrup

Add the ingredients to a medium sized bowl in order listed, and enjoy!!!

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

As a busy mom of 4 kiddos, I love to find a good recipe that I can prepare once, and eat several times. Because let's face it, who doesn't like to have a night "off" from the kitchen once and awhile?!? Right?

Growing up on a dairy farm, raising our own cows for hamburger, we had meatloaf at least once each week as a child growing up. So once I got older, and then as a mom, it was one of those go-to meals that we also enjoy.  Kids especially, love things in proper individual serving sizes, AND they take far less time to bake when they are in a muffin cup.  This recipe is inspired by Jamie Eason's 12 week Livefit program, and they looked really good, so I decided to try them!  It provides a perfect blend of complex carbohydrates and protein for a complete snack. I always make a double batch and freeze them to grab for a quick snack or meal.    I'll usually take 2 for a snack with a handful of veggies, or for lunch I'll pair it with a salad.  Kid tested, family approved!!

You can get as creative with these as you like. My favorite add-ins are garden zucchini, fresh chopped mushrooms, spinach, and/or shredded carrots, in addition to what the original recipe calls for.  

Ingredients 

• 2 lbs ground turkey or chicken
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup old fashioned or quick cooking oats
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried yellow mustard
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chipotle pepper spice 
• Splash of liquid smoke
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder (or 2-3 cloves of fresh garlic)
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks finely chopped

Additional add-ins (optional)

• 1 zucchini, shredded
• 1-2 carrots, shredded
• 1 c. diced fresh mushrooms
• 1 c. chopped fresh spinach

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Spray muffin pan with olive oil
• Mix all your ingredients together in one large bowl
• Roll the mixture into balls and place in muffin tin.  Muffins should be about the size of racquet balls.
• Bake for 40 minutes
• Makes 12 muffins

Serving size 2 muffins for women, and 4 for men.

Double Chocolate PB Oatmeal

How would you like to begin your day, indulging in a yummy peanut butter, chocolatey oatmeal for breakfast? I know so many busy women don't have time to slave over their morning meal. If you have just a few minutes, you have enough time to make this:

This dish is sure to be a real treat, and almost guarantees I will set my day off on the right foot.  Why not  make sure it’ll be a good day… by consuming chocolate, first thing?! 

I don't know many people who don't LOVE the combination of PB and chocolate, and I quite honestly could very well have this for every single meal of my day...but everything in moderation, and good healthy balance, right? Instead I just really look forward to morning, so that I can make my favorite meal of the day!

Double Chocolate PB Oatmeal

(Serves 1)

• 1 serving rolled oats (40g)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tsp. all-natural PB or other nut butter
• 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• extra sweetener if desired (I love using honey)
• 1/4 cup Almond or other milk to serve
• 1 T. Chocolate Chips or cocoa nibs

Combine first 6 ingredients and cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. When it starts to bubble, stir occasionally. Add remaining ingredients, and sweeten as desired.  

What's YOUR favorite way to eat oatmeal?

Clean Eating Chocolate Mug Cake

You might never want chocolate cake (the old fashioned way) again, once you try this recipe out. No kidding - it's THAT GOOD! I can't believe it took me so long to discover, that I can literally make this individual serving-size cake, in the microwave, in less than one minute, from start to finish. 

This is kid-tested, family approved, clean eating...and one would NEVER KNOW it takes such little time to make. My 2 year old LOVES this simple Peanut Butter "frosting" as much as I do!  

So now that I have you convinced you NEED to try this, this is what you need:
1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1/4 c. Milk of choice (almond, skim)

Method:
Combine the shakeology powder with the milk to form your dough. Place in a microwave safe bowl, microwave for 30-35 seconds. 

Meanwhile, prepare your frosting. You'll need:
1/4 c. plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp. PB
1 tsp. honey

Combine in a small bowl. Turn cake out of bowl onto plate, top with your frosting, and serve warm. ENJOY!!!  

If you are using the 21 Day Fix meal plan, this cake is one red container, and add your gray for the PB frosting. SO GOOD! And zero guilt. Now I know what you will have from now on if you find yourself needing a sweet treat to follow your dinner or if you have an extra red left over for the day!!!

21 Day Fix Extreme Meal Plan

So it's 8PM, on the Sunday night of Mother's Day. What a beautiful day it was spent with my family, everything in perfect balance. Slept in, celebrated morning mass, came home to change into my running gear so that I could get my sweat on, took the kids to play at the park, out for a family dinner, and now planning my week to set me up for success!

Do you have one day designated each week to list out what you want to accomplish? What are your goals, your to-do list, and your master "bucket list" of things you want to achieve? This little practice will help you be SO much more productive with your time! Get your focus and game plan together to succeed! 

So Sunday nights have become my favorite time to do this, once the kids are asleep and I'm sipping on some tea, winding down after a busy day with the family <3 and it dawned on me that I have just over 9 weeks until our annual convention in Nashville, Coach Summit! 3 rounds of the 21 Day Fix Extreme....funny how my mind thinks in terms of fitness programs!  Since Cancun, I've gotten a bit too lenient with my meals and tracking, so I have committed myself to dialing it in and getting to my fitness goal by the end of July - I want to kick things up a notch or 2 to really see what I am capable of! That means getting my containers out, portioning my foods, tracking my intake, and celebrating my successes each week!!! This is so much fun, knowing how my body will respond to following this program developed by trainer Autumn Calabrese. 

The simplicity of the 21 Day Fix meal plan just works for me.  It's so easy, and rather than count calories (I REALLY don't like doing that!) I think in terms of containers.  My entire family eats what I eat, and its just what we do!  No "dieting" or special foods that nobody would want except for me. Who wants to be making separate meals for the kids? No thanks! One dinner is enough work for me to handle, no need to add more work to a busy momma's schedule! 

   

So what's the game plan for this week?  It's a super busy week, with dance class activities almost every night for the girls. Their annual dance recital is on Saturday, so they have photos, dress rehearsals, lots of running back and forth...so I need to have a plan for those nights we'll be out, or we would be left to make hasty decisions. Our focus this week is all about planning, prepping snacks that we can take with us, and avoiding late night snacking.   
I'm going to start the 21 Day Fix Extreme Meal Plan tomorrow.  I am going to do the countdown to competition plan the last week of the 3 week program. I am going to be sure to get in my 5 runs each week, and double up with the workouts of the 21 Day Fix Extreme Program a minimum of 3 days per week.  I love using the weights with my workouts. With running, my body really needs some cross training to strengthen and tone my core and upper body especially. 

Here is how I work my containers into the 21 DFX meal plan, and I just cross off the containers as I use them as I go throughout the day.  For those who do not want to use the countdown to comp plan, there is also the option to fall back and use the regular 21 DF (white boxes every day), which is less restrictive but equally as effective! I'm ready with my game face on to cut the late night snacking, the extra containers (especially those YELLOWS!) and to be Nashville ready come 9 weeks!!! 

This is how you use your meals with the containers. SO easy, and once you have a plan that you love, you can use it over and over with a few simple substitutions so that you don't get bored.  

If you are looking to lose those last few pounds, tone, tighten up for a vacation, special event, class reunion, or trip... trust me, THIS is the way to go!  Plus the fact that I have done several rounds of the 21 day fix and fix extreme I am more than happy to help you in my accountability and support groups.  For me, honestly, it was the accountability that keeps me on track! Without that I would not have had the success that I did!  It's so easy to loose your mojo, but when you are surrounded with others like you, all working on the same goals, it's so much easier to stick with it and work for your own progress!  So make sure that I am your free coach, or connect with the one you have for support!

And besides, I LOVE that muscle burns more fat at rest, so even while I'm sleeping, after a good weight training day, I can just FEEL my body's metabolism revving up! 

The 21 Day Fix Extreme Nutrition Book tells you EXACTLY what you need to know. For most of us, we just want things to be easy. Tell me what to eat, give me a plan, and just plug it into my day!  There is a list of foods to choose from in each food group, so you pick from the green (veggies) category, and whatever fits in that container, you eat.  You check off the box for that meal and then you know how many containers you have left.  Super simple. Besides just the foods you are eating, there are also super yummy recipes to use. I can truly say that there isn't one recipe in the book that I don't like, especially the seasoning blends!  The food is filling & the portion sizes are perfect.  In the evenings if I feel hungry, I know it's working because my metabolism is working overtime. Sipping on some tea before heading up to bed does the trick!

30 minute workouts, weights in most all of them, Cardio with weights, Upper Body, Lower Body, Intervals, Pilates with resistance band, Yoga...has such awesome variety!

I'm starting a 21 Day Fix Busy Mom's group next week to help YOU and I stay on track! If you are interested in support hit me up by completing the application HERE. 

Chocolate Shakeology Pie

Are you looking for a dessert this upcoming Easter weekend that you can enjoy GUILT FREE!?!?! I know I DO! If you're like most people, you want to have something sweet with coffee while visiting with family...but HATE the guilty feeling and YUCK that follows. What if you could have all the treat but none of the guilt or regrets that follow? 

YOU CAN!


~~Chocolate Shakeology Pie~~
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology1 container tofu, silken firm (approx 12 oz.) ½ cup natural peanut butter2 Tbsp. skim milk1 premade whole-grain graham pie crust


Preparation:1 Place peanut butter, tofu, Chocolate Shakeology, and milk in blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if necessary.2. Pour into pie crust and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutritional Information (per serving):Calories 273, Fat 15g, Sodium 157mg, Carbs 24g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 8g, Protein 13g

Stream Your All-Time Favorite Beachbody Workouts With "On Demand"

So as of TODAY I'm 18 days out from a tropical vacation in Mexico...so I had the idea to start an online support group for abs ONLY. HOLY CATS is this amazing!!!!  I am so super excited that streaming Beachbody in-home workout videos just became possible, so I wanted to share with anyone who might be interested! There are currently 27 of us (and adding) streaming a different ab workout every day, with Sundays as our rest day, for a total of 20 days. Although we are only 3 days in, my core is feeling the BURN! But if you know me at all, you know I LOVE IT!!!!

This newest “stream” feature simply adds to the list of Team Beachbody Club membership benefits, allowing you complete instant access to the following programs from anywhere at anytime. All you need is a device with an Internet connection…how cool is that?!  So for me, I get bored really easily from doing the same program for too long. Having the variety of all these different programs and being able to use them when I'm traveling or on the go is so convenient!  

So what do you get as a Team Beachbody Club Member that you don’t get with the free membership?

Here is a list of the current programs being offered on Beachbody On Demand:

• Insanity (the original)
• P90X
• P90X One-on-One
• P90X2
• P90X3
• 10 Minute Trainer
• Brazil Butt Lift
• Hip Hop Abs
• Chalene Extreme
• Turbo Fire
• Insanity: the Asylum

Streaming Workouts and SO much more... you get EVERYTHING!

All of the materials that come with each of the individual programs listed above are available to download, view, and/or print from the Beachbody On Demand center. I spent FOREVER looking for my Ab Ripper X workout dvd the other day to no avail...but now I have it back for good, and SO many more tools than I had before!!!

COMMON QUESTIONS:

Team Beachbody On Demand: What is it?

What Do You Need to Make it Work?

You will need a device with an Internet connection & web browser, such as your smartphone or laptop, and you’re ready to go! So far, I’ve streamed workouts to my desktop & Smartphone, and have customers using their television via the Playstation 3 or connecting to their TV from their computer. I LOVED to be able to do Insanity while on vacation in my hotel room!!  Team Beachbody members automatically have unlimited access to stream these workouts. Once logged into TeamBeachbody.com, Club members will select the Start Streaming tab from the home page, choose any fitness program in the streaming library, and stream any workout from the program!

Here’s exactly what the requirements are:

1. You’ll need a broadband connection download speed of 3Mbps or better, which means you’ll need DSL, Cable Internet, 3G or faster.
2. A web browser. If you use the Internet, you should be fine: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari any modern browser should all be okay.
3. Adobe Flash player installed and enabled. This feature is pretty standard, and if you don’t have it, no worries – you’ll get a pop-up asking if you would like to allow it.

On Demand is a Club Upgrade

Like I mentioned above, Beachbody On Demand, while entirely new, is being added as a Team Beachbody Club membership benefit. The other benefits of Club membership include:

• Extra 10% off any Beachbody program
• Access to live trainer chats
• Meal plan customizer with recipes
• And more, but the above three are the goodies

Here is the link to review the full benefits if you’re interested in becoming a Team Beachbody Club member.

By Popular Demand!

The really great thing about On Demand, is that with it's release, customers are able to take advantage of the Club Membership and all of it's benefits in a discounted “Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack“.  This is NOW AVAILABLE, and will give you unlimited access for an entire 3 months with your own 30 day supply of the nutrient dense Shakeology health shakes. 

Here is the link to subscribe to the Team Beachbody Club and get Shakeology HD for this month’s introductory rate of $140.

What is the Value?

Were you a previous Club Member, and felt the membership was lacking in value?  For me personally, the nutrition guides that accompany the workout programs are so comprehensive and complete, I didn't really use the meal planning tools with the Club. But now, I believe this membership is so innovative, user-friendly, offers the variety we all want, and the upgrade is almost a steal with this new inclusion!

Do you realize, if a person were to purchase ALL of the programs that are in the Beachbody On Demand streaming library, it would cost about $1500!?  A Team Beachbody Club membership costs just $2.99 a week, or $.43 per day, which is billed quarterly for a cost of $38.97 plus tax. The best part of all of this, is that If you try the Club membership and decide you don’t see the value, you can simply cancel your membership at any time within the first 30 days for a complete refund.  It's entirely risk free! 

You can join the Team Beachbody Club or upgrade your free Team Beachbody account through this link.

What if there is another workout program you wanted, AND all the benefits of On Demand?

Great news!  With the purchase of any Challenge Pack, you have unlimited FREE access to On Demand as a 30 day free trial along with your challenge pack purchase!  Upon the completion of your challenge pack order you will be sent an email from Beachbody with the instructions to activate your On Demand benefits and 30 day free trial. 

How I Have Been Using the New Feature

Like I mentioned, I am a runner primarily, and use the in-home workouts as cross training. I love being outdoors for my runs, and when I take my workouts inside, I tend to get easily bored with the repetitiveness of the trainer and workouts in one given program. Now instead of just having the workouts from the programs I am currently following or have purchased previously, I can just turn on Beachbody On Demand. For my 20 day online Ab Challenge this has made working my core SO MUCH FUN with all the variety! From there, it’s super easy… our group members can simply select the given ab routine for each day from On Demand.  From 10 minutes to 20 minutes, there are such a nice variety, and they are all so different, that I am able to work my abs every day to accelerate my results, because of using a different routine each day. 

Additional Features

So you're wondering, what about all of those workouts you've already purchased?  You're in luck!  This feature allows for every program you ordered in the past and present to be available in your On Demand library. 

Added Benefits to You

So you're ready to test this out and get started today? You're in luck! Because you have zero wait time for products to ship out to you in the mail, this is available to you immediately upon purchase! And you have me as your coach to keep you on track and feeling supported every step of the way. I run free and ongoing online support and accountability groups all done in a friendly, fun community of others all working on their health and fitness - from beginners to intermediate to advanced, there's a group that's right for YOU!  To find out when my next group is starting (I begin a new group every 2 weeks) find me here and send me a message letting me know you're ready to get started today!  

Have you tested out the new Team Beachbody Club member feature, Beachbody On Demand? What do you think? Please share in the comments!