Homemade Burrito Bowls

We LOVE Chipotle's but HATE the price! Make your own takeout for half the price! Check out my recipe for Homemade Burrito Bowls that even Collin enjoys! ( I really want to say kids there but Mason, well he is so darn picky of an eater that yeah, he only tried the rice and a little bit of the chicken and that was still a fight! Anyone else have a pickey eater?)

Homemade Burrito Bowls

Ingredients:

4 chicken tenders, defrosted

Louisiana Cajan Blackened Seasoning (Walmart)

1 Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup cooked brown rice (I precook my rice on Sunday so I just have to scoop and reheat!)

1/2 tbs homemade fajita seasoning

Cheddar cheese, shredded

Handful of spinach, roughly chopped

Directions: 

Heat grill pan on stovetop. 

Sprinkle chicken with seasoning on both sides and rub onto meat. 

Cook chicken until juices turn clear, about 6 minutes per side.

Heat the black beans on stove or in a microwave safe bowl

Re-heat 1 cup cooked brown rice in the microwave and season with the fajita seasoning

You can also add more veggies like sautéd bell peppers and onions. Or top with 1 tsp of guacamole. 

To plate: 

Brown rice on the bottom, spoon black beans on top of rice. Add chicken. Sprinkle with a little shredded cheddar and top with spinach.

And because I follow the container system with the 21 Day Fix here are the serving sizes I use. 1.5 greens of spinach, 1 yellow of rice, 1/2 yellow of black beans, 1 red of chicken, 1/2 blue cheese. ENJOY! 

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Elyse Cheyenne: 2 Months

Elyse is 2 months. and boy howdy did this past month FLY BY! It is kind of bittersweet how fast this month went. As we are talking about if we are going to have any more kids. And if she is our last one...well, it's really sad and hard to think about! Anyhew, back to Elyse. Baby girl is getting into a sleep pattern. She is very particular about her sleeping time. She is a little beauty so it is doing her quite well in that department. (Be sure to view all the way to the bottom to see her outtakes!)

Her Stats: 
Weight: 10 pounds 1.2 ounces
Height: 22 1/4 inches tall

A Day in the life of Elyse:

• 7:30pm - she starts to get cranky. Elyse wants to be asleep around this time but that is when the boys are getting ready to go to bed, so she waits until the boys are in their room and she gets to feed. 
• 8:30- out cold. Generally she falls asleep on my chest but then I move her to her bassinet which she is sleeping in and napping in all the time now! It is so nice! 
• 1am give or take an hour for midnight feed. 
• 5am for morning feed.
• 7am- forced up to take brother to the bus stop
• 9am- another nap after big morning feed
• 11:30am- MY favorite time of day...11:30. Mommy quiet time. Both her and Collin go down at the same time and it is AMAZING! This is new for us for about a week now where I don't have to be in the same room as her when she is napping. So I have been getting work done for coaching, making my lunch and EXERCISING! 
• 2:50pm- Forced up again at to pick up brother from the bus stop again. 
• 4pm- another nap after another feed.

 IT is so nice having a good schedule. She is feeding well before every nap time too!

I'm still exclusively nursing. No pumping. No bottles. So I am attached to her all the time it seems. Can't go long without seeing her or being around her and that is ok. I don't mind at all. She is all smiles now too. She loves to smile at us now! She thinks it is the funniest when I buzz my lips at her. That always gets a great grin!

So a little behind these monthly pictures of her. The way I got her to stop crying and look at me...I had to say "Pretty girl!" And mean it. She loves being told how pretty and beautiful she is. It even worked for Matt. He didn't believe me when I said that she loves it but when he did it and she just looked at him, softened her gaze at him he was impressed! She is a pretty girl! So blessed to be her momma!

Also beginning on MONDAY, December 5 I will be starting my Health Up The Holidays group. Join me as this is my first month back doing a strength training workout since I had her and really since I was about 32 weeks pregnant. I will be brand new basically. So if you want to be in a group that is for beginners and support for that. THIS IS THE GROUP TO JOIN! Let's get our healthy on before the holidays and already be rocking our goals out before January 1! Want to start right in with 21 Day Fix, which I personally think is the BEST beginning workout program out there...CLICK HERE to get your own copy and a month supply of Shakeology to help cut your cravings and to help you get even better results. When you order you will be added to my private Facebook group to get access to the tools you need plus support and daily accountability from me. Plus I will send you an email with your welcome guide to help you stay on track!

OUTTAKES: 



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Peppermint Foot Scrub

Hello December and EVERYTHING PEPPERMINT! Enjoy this easy to make at home foot scrub

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup almond oil
• 5 drops Peppermint essential oil

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl and transfer to an air tight tupperware container.
2. Store at room temperature 

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You Always Have 2 Choices

This month my goal was to say NO to excuses, guilt, junk food, soda, regrets, giving up and quitting, to being the best person that we can be. One thing that I find I still do sometimes is compare myself to others. Why can't I be that lean? Why can't I be as successful as so and so? Why can't I have her confidence?

I am working so hard to drop these negative mental thoughts because they are nothing but self destructive. Remember when I said a couple of weeks ago, "It can't be that easy." well that was another negative thought. It comes down to 2 things. Either you do it, or your don't. Either you eat better because you want to be healthy or you don't. Either you exercise to feel better or you don't. There is not grey area. When we make grey areas we are just setting ourself up for settling with the same old stuff you have been doing and not reaching our maximum potential, that brought you to this point and you guys, I want you to reach your max potential. I want to reach my potential. It just comes from deciding, committing and doing, succeeding. So be a flower. Stop comparing, or letting negative thoughts rule your life. Just do and bloom!

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Health Up Your December

I know a lot of people are in recovery mode from Thanksgiving. I have been hearing that TODAY many are ready to get back on their exercise and eating right before Christmas so they on't gain too much weight before the new year. THAT IS SO GREAT! Because you are not alone if this is your goal and EXACTLY why I am running a HEALTH UP YOUR HOLIDAY December support and accountability group! I want to help you reach your goals. To help you LOSE weight before Christmas so you can have a happy and healthy GUILT FREE Christmas.

To help you with that, Today, Monday November 28, is the last day to receive my FREE OFFER. When you order a workout combined with Shakeology I will personally send you a FREE COPY of FIXATE, Beachbody's first cookbook with 101 easy to follow yummy recipes to help you keep your nutrition started right!

If you have been on the fence about starting 21 Day Fix, or trying out those color coded containers, now is the time because when you order today you will get:

• Daily Workouts with schedule
• Nutrition guide
• Color Coded Containers (depending on which workout program you choose) 
• Access to my exclusive group with women just like you to wanting to lose weight and be more healthy
• Access to my tools I used to lose weight
• Daily motivation
• Support
• Accountability
• 30 Day Guide to help you stay on track
• EXCLUSIVE Surviving The Holiday Guide
• AND A FREE COPY OF FIXATE! 

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY to help you get healthy before the holiday and set you up for the new year and continue your progress! Send me an EMAIL or message me on FACEBOOK! 

The current workout programs on sale right now are: 

21 Day Fix

21 Day Fix Extreme

Core de Force

Country Heat

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Black Friday Special!

Are you ready to amp up your results? I am offering a PERSONAL promotion from today through Monday evening, (Monday, November 28 at 11:59pm)  that when you order a workout program and Shakeology combined together (challenge pack) I will send you a FREE COPY of FIXATE. The perfect companion to the 21 Day Fix container program offered with most of the workout programs!

A few of the workout programs are: 

21 Day Fix

21 Day Fix Extreme

Core de Force

Country Heat

Fixate is Beachbody's first cookbook with all the nutrition info included, container breakdown and macros as well. There are options for paleo, vegan and gluten free as well. 101 recipes included and the perfect fit for yummy easy to make recipes.

CLICK HERE and then click on CHALLENGE PACKS in the left sidebar! Want help deciding which workout is the best fit for you and your lifestyle? Please send me an email so we can chat and get you set up with the perfect workout to fit your life!

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7 Thanksgiving Day Recovery Tips

Happy day after Thanksgiving! How did you do yesterday eating wise? Did you eat too much? If you want to get back on track faster, check out these 7 tips to help you feel more like you!

1) Today don't go crazy with leftovers. Look at what you have and plan what you are going to eat before you go crazy. NO GRAZING! 

2) Drink lots of water to help your body flush out faster. 

3) Eat more veggies. Have a huge plate of salad, without dressing though. Use a balsamic vinegar and oil dressing.

4) Ditch all the carbs from yesterday. Don't even keep them as leftover, just dump them out. You know, the stuffing, potatoes, and let your family members use the rolls for their sandwiches. 

5) Make sure you portion out the leftover turkey and use it for your meals. 

6) Cut salt. More than likely there was a lot of salt in your meal yesterday. More than you might usually eat. For the next few days, just avoid salt. Don't use it. Adding extra pepper actually helps fool my brain into thinking I am missing any salt. 

7) DO NOT WEIGH YOURSELF THIS WEEKEND to "check the damage". More than likely, no matter how well you ate, your weight will be higher.  Don't beat yourself up with the "I should have done better" game. It isn't worth it. You are living a healthy lifestyle now and that includes enjoying holidays! If you follow these tips you should be fine by the 1st of December and be back to where you wanted to be. Hope this helps!

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Thanksgiving Perfect Plate Portion Sizes

Rolls, baked french toast, mashed potatoes oh my! Yes! I am enjoying my Thanksgiving just like anyone else. I have worked hard this month to eat very, very clean. (I have lost 7 pounds this month so far!) I followed my eating plan so that I can enjoy my Thanksgiving. But the key to enjoying Thanksgiving is knowing when to stop eating! Don't pile that plate too high. Make sure you have a good amount, (not just a little bit) but a good helping of veggies on your plate compared to any carbs or yellow containers. And by all means if you are going to get seconds, GET SECONDS of GREENS and veggies! Have only one portion of taters, and stuffing. That is plenty. Be smart about your holidays and you can walk away a CHAMP at eating healthy on Thanksgiving!

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Healthy Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

Thanksgiving is just a week away and if you want to avoid gaining too much weight check out these healthy recipe ideas!

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes- by Steamykitchen.com
Ditch the traditional super mashed potatoes, and sneak in a veggie for you and your kids!

Cranberry Sauce- by Beachbodyblog.com
Make your own healthy cranberry sauce this year!

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast- Foodnetwork.com
Ditch the whole bird and just cook the turkey breast. We are doing a turkey breast this year since it will be mainly Matt and I enjoying our meal this year.

Pecan and Sweet Potato Pie- Beachbodyblog.com
Instead of sugar loaded pecan pie, add a bit of health to it with adding in some sweet potatoes to get healthy carbs in!

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Health Up Your Holiday December Challenge

In just a few weeks I will be starting my December Challenge to Health Up The Holiday! Way too much weight can be gained just in the month of December alone. Think about it...Cookie Exchanges, Holiday Parties, Work Parties and so forth. And at every one of those parties are tons and tons of yummy goodies and treats that are just empty calories and don't do us any good. I want to give you the tools, and motivation to help you stay on track during December, but guess what, you are still going to be able to have your treats, but there is a key and a trick and that is what we are going to be talking about in the group! 

If you want to avoid gaining weight this holiday season it is time to join my group! What you get: 

• Workout program to fit your lifestyle to help you reach your goals through healthy daily exercise. (Check out the newest workout program here: Core De Force)
• 30 day supply of a dense nutrition filled super foods, vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, probiotics, prebiotics, and is a true meal replacement that won't leave you hungry and is still great is still tasting yummy! 
• Access to my private Facebook group with my tools I used to help me lose weight
• Online community of others going through the process just like you
• One on One support with me
• Daily Accountability to keep you on track
• Daily motivation to help you want to push play and eat right
• 30 day Connect The Dots To Your Life Guide to help you track your goals and progress
• EXCLUSIVE for November and December only-Access to my Surviving the Holidays Guide

Want to know how to join the group? Send me an EMAIL and let's chat! I want to help you get what you need to reach your goals!

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