Easy, No Bake Protein Energy Ball Bites

Need a quick and easy protein snack? Check out my favorite No Bake, Easy Protein Energy Ball Bites

Energy Bites

Ingredients:

1 cup (dry) oatmeal - old-fashioned Gluten Free oats

2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup organic peanut butter 

1/2 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup honey
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 tsp. vanilla extract -pure vanilla, not imitation

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until it looks like a evenly distributed uniformed dough. Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Cool in the fridge to harden and store in a air tight container in the fridge. 1-2 balls make the best for a quick snack.

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Choose To Lead A Healthy, Strong, Fit Life

Last week I learned a lot about myself. I no longer feel like I have to FORCE myself to exercise, I choose to exercise! I was sick with a head cold last week for 2 days. I dragged myself out of bed on day 1 and did my stretching and mobility workout. Day 2, I rested all day. By the 3rd day I felt better and was back at my normal routine but had to stop before it was over with to rest. I listened to my body and did what I could. By day 4 I CRUSHED my workout!  The other morning I saw a post from Autumn Calabrese (the lady who does the 21 day fix workouts) and said:

"If you want to be a healthy, strong & fit then you have to CHOOSE to lead a healthy, strong, fit life. Develop the habits of a healthy, fit person"

"Other Habits of a Healthy, Fit Person:
-eat real, Whole Foods
-cut out processed sugars
-keep alcohol to a minimum
-exercise at least 5 days a week
-stretch
-get at least 8 hours of sleep
-eat according to your goals
-laugh
-love
-keep a positive mindset"

Yep. That's me! All because I am excited to reach my goals and I am choosing to make these changes in my life. Your goals are important. Your goals mean something. You can work for them, challenge yourself and change your old habits. Push yourself. Work for it and earn that chance to say, "I FREAKING DID IT!" Because you are worth it to live the life you want to live!

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National Love Your Red Hair Day

Today is National #LoveYourRedHairDay, or I like to think of it as National Redheads Day! Yep! Us gingers get a whole day to celebrate our fiery locks, freckled bods and hot tempers! Yep, we are pretty awesome, full of spice and everything nice! And since I am a gorgeous GINGER, I wanted to share more about my story and some struggles I have dealt with until I finally embraced my natural beauty! 

In all seriousness, I used to not really like my hair color growing up. I wanted to be blond, because red just wasn't as popular. And the freckles, I would get made fun of because they are EVERYWHERE, especially since I still have a no freckle zone speedo outline on my back from the days I "tried" to get a tan laying out in my backyard only to increase my freckle line and get FRIED by the Arizona sun. But like Batman, I turned what I used to dislike into my alter-ego and now I couldn't imagine being anyone other than who I am right now, redder hair, darker freckles, white white skin and all! Because I AM the fit plus size ginger helping others CHANGE THEIR LIVES! I love who I am what I do to help motivate and coach others and finally how I look and am thankful that I finally realized how beautiful I really and truly am inside and out!

Here's a shout out to all my red heads out there. Some days, you will look in the mirror and wish for something different but, you are truly unique and beautiful and don't every let anyone and especially yourself tell you otherwise! 

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Plus Size Fitness Basics

Society tells us that only skinny people are fit and healthy. But that's not true. You can be fit at any size. Fit means: "in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise." 

• Workout daily (aim for 4 days a week for at least 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise)
• Drink at least 100 ounces of water or more
• Get 7+ hours of sleep a night 
• Eat right, with veggies filling half your plate

Those are the keys to being fit. The more consistent you are with it and the harder you work for it the results will come!

Curious about what I'm doing? I specifically created to not only get me through the new year and NOT gain weight, but to also build my base fitness level to be ready to take on the next newest workout program to be released by Beachbody, 80 Day Obsession. Check out my LEARN TO BE OBSESSED CHALLENGE HERE

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Healthy Herb Crusted Chicken Nuggets For Kids

Time to trick my kids! They are asking for McD almost every day and it's time to stop! Here is a BETTER and MUCH healthier alternative to those nuggets and they are a LOT tastier, too.

Healthy Herbed Crusted Chicken Nuggets For Kids

Ingredients:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
1/2 cup flax seed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cut chicken and 1-inch cubes.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.
4. Combine the parsley, thyme, bread crumbs, flax seed, basil and pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly.
5. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and toss the chicken pieces to coat.
6. Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes, turn the pieces, and bake for an additional 5 minutes. 

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Happy Halloween 2017

Black Widow, Thor, Ironman, Bat Girl, Captain America

 Hope everyone had a safe, happy and HEALTHY Halloween! Now on to the HOLIDAY RUSH! Today starts Day One of my Learn To Be Obsessed: Second Chances exclusive CHALLENGE! If you don't want to gain weight this holiday season, but still be able to enjoy your holiday, are ready for a life changing challenge, this is your challenge and your time.

What you get:
3 day cleanse to help jumpstart your weight loss
Year membership to unlimited streaming service with over 600 workouts to choose from
Workout schedule from now through March
Meal Plans
Nutrition help and portion control containers
Daily nutrient dense shake
Daily accounability
Daily motivation
Exclusive tools and content to help keep you on track
Support however you need it
Community Support
1:1 coaching with me to help you succeed

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How To Have A Healthier Halloween

I know you are reading this thinking "why the world would I want to have a healthier Halloween?" Stick with me though, because I know this will help you think and change some old habits you might have about the official start to the holiday season.

1. PRE-PORTION YOUR CANDY ALLOTMENT: Make this year different than you have any other year. Choose not to binge on candy waiting for the kids to come to your door, Or the cookies and treats left out work, or candy already sitting around the house. Pre-portion out your candy allotment to help you stay on track. Use a small bowl, however many pieces you are allowing. Really, all you need is just a taste of the candy to get that "fulfilled" feeling of satisfying your cravings. 
2. WORKOUT FIRST THING IN THE DAY: Get your workout in EARLY in the day. Get it done and out of the way so that you feel accomplished. Want a fun, post trick or treating activity? Check out my annual Healthy Halloween Games Below! Keep a list/track what costumes the kids are wearing and complete the following exercises for every type of costume that visits your door. Make it a game with your kids to help you keep track and even enjoy joining you at the end of the night.
3. EAT RIGHT DURING THE DAY: Stay on point with your nutrition during the day. This will help you enjoy your candy allotment guilt free that night. Don't let today be an all you can eat, whatever you want kind of day. Choose to feed your body the foods it needs to help it process the other foods a little easier.
4. HAVE ZERO GUILT: November 1, don't feel guilty for what did or didn't happen. Plan today to drink extra water, add some lemon to it too to help your body cleanse. Also plan to eat more leafy greens and veggies to help your body push the foods out a little faster. 1 day of not following your preferred eating plan will not ruin your results or derail you, but more than one night will.
5. HAVE FUN: Enjoy your holiday, because it is a day of fun that is meant for fun. Rock your costume like the Badass you are. Love how you look. Love how you feel, and HAVE FUN! 

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Learn To Be Obsessed: Second Chances Challenge

Still interested in joining my Learn To Be Obsessed Challenge? It is not too late to join! And just for those of you just starting your journey I made a new schedule to get you through the holidays and straight into the launch! Learn To Be Obsessed: Second Chances Starts on Wednesday, Nov 1!

All workouts have a modifier, so they are great for beginners, but allow for growth as you get stronger and better!

You have 2 options on how to join by ordering one of the two package options below. Just click the link you want to order and I will get in contact with you!

1) Kickstart your results with the 3 Day Refresh to cleanse your body, and get it revved up to lose weight right away, plus your year membership to Beachbody on Demand, 30 day supply of Shakeology and the Nutrition Fix color coded containers with the Kickstart Kit, daily motivation, accountability, support, community support, tools, tips, and 1:1 coaching with me - BEST VALUE 

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2) Or the Annual All Access Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack that comes with your year membership to BOD, first 30 days of Shakeology and the Nutrition Fix color coded containers, daily motivation, accountability, support, community support, tools, tips, and 1:1 coaching with me.

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Learn To Be Obsessed Challenge- Phase 1 Results

The other day I completed my 1st block for my Learn To Be Obsessed Challenge. A challenge that I specifically created to not only get me through the new year and NOT gain weight, but to also build my base fitness level to be ready to take on the next newest workout program to be released by Beachbody, 80 Day Obsession.

After having an emergency Appendectomy, and recovery for 6 weeks, I didn't stay true to my nutrition and wasn't able to workout so I fell back in my progress I gained over the past year. It is important for me to stick with my goals and work hard to get to where I want to be.

This first workout program block we did was with the program 21 Day Fix and my results for this program is AMAZING! I actually didn't lose any weight, I gained 2 pounds. But I lost almost 1% of body fat. I gained muscle and lost fat. And I lost 1.5 inches in my waist. And I will take that any day of the week! I have 2 programs going, my Original Schedule and my Second Chances Schedule. You decide what track you want to be on, or chat with me and we can figure it out together!

Never track your progress based solely on the scale. It doesn't tell the whole picture.

Not sure where to start in your weight loss journey? Join me in my current challenge to help you start with the right program that will fit your busy lifestyle, get great nutrition every day and learn the right amount of food you should be eating daily. Plus 1:1 support from ME! It all start with you getting your year membership to unlimited streaming access over 600 workouts for variety to keep you motivated and your first month supply of my favorite, cravings crushing drink! CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO ORDER and I will reach out to you within 24 hours!

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Plus Size Fitness: Mom and Baby Modified Exercises

Some days, I don't always get quiet time like I want. Elyse decided she didn't want to sleep when I needed to get my exercise in. So...I used her as my weights. Always remember to fully support your baby. And keep their heady steady and supported especially the younger (or newer) they are. Slow down your movements and go at your own speed. Elyse was kicking along with me and leaning in to me. She had so much fun just being held and moved around.

Check out these 3 moves that you can do with your baby!

Complete as many reps in 1 minute as you can, twice. Take a 45 second rest between sets.

 PIN FOR LATER! 

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