Week 1 Results

Hey fit fam! So as you all know, today is day 7 of our 21 day fitness program! Here are my results!

Day 1: 179.9

Day 7: 174.3

Down 5.6 pounds over all and 11 inches total! It's amazing how one week of dedication can change your body so drastically! Most of the weight was definitely inflammation and bloat from my trip to New Orleans, BUT my arms and legs have been so SORE from this new workout and I loooove it! I feel so much better and have more energy again. I was so drained from NOLA guys!

Well we have a busy day ahead! It's my sister-in-law's birthday so we get to go celebrate over there and Cami gets to see her cousins. Here's to staying on track! ;)

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Avocado Brownies

Guys! These brownies have NO added sugar and are still SO delicious! Camilla loved them so that's a big win in my book! Let me know if you try them :) 

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 medium ripe avocado, mashed
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• 1/4 cup gluten-free flour (I used whole wheat)
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine avocado, oil, egg, maple syrup, and extract in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine cocoa powder, salt, and flour in a medium bowl; mix well.
5. Add cocoa powder mixture to avocado mixture; mix well.
6. Add chocolate chips; mix until blended.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan; spread to make even.
8. Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Cool for an hour before removing from pan. Cut into 8 squares.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

 

This recipe was amazingly and surprisingly EASY! I totally give it a 10/10 but don't recommend it to anyone that has a texture food thing. Trev thought it was okay but Cami gobbled up a whole plateful! I loved it and it was yummy the next day for lunch leftovers! I also made extra cauliflower rice and froze some for next time I feel like using it!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp cooking oil (divided)
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and frozen carrots
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari if you want GF)
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• fresh cracked black pepper to taste
• 2 green onions, diced
• kosher salt, optional
• more option veggies: celery, broccoli, corn, spinach (I stuck to peas and carrots!)

Directions:

1. Mince cauliflower into very small crumbled pieces, resembling the size of rice or larger because the cauliflower shrinks as you cook it. I actually used a food processor but it can be done without one. Make sure if you use a food processor that you don't let it get too mushy!
2. Heat large skillet on medium high heat. Add olive oil, then add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and translucent.
3. Add cauliflower and sauté until tender, but not mushy soft. Add peas and carrots and stir until combined.
4. Add beaten egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir until the egg coats all of the cauliflower and becomes cooked. 
5. Add kosher salt to taste if needed. Add green onions and stir until everything is combined. 
6. Serve warm. Voila!

Back on Track!

I'm FINALLY back into my routine! This past month I stuck to the 21 day fix nutrition plan but did the DVD workouts occasionally and instead, went to the gym and did some cardio or a class! 

I will say, that I noticed WAY better results (physically) when I did the 21dfx workouts. After the round was over, I felt stronger and saw my body more defined. With this round, I feel good but not necessarily stronger or toned. 

Anyway, I'm proud to say that I lost 11 pounds and 7.9 inches overall! It feels so good to finally be back in my actual routine!

My next group starts in 10 days: Monday, October 3rd! I'm so excited!!!! 1) We're starting the Insanity program! 2) I get to do it with my bestie that I haven't hung out with in FOREVER, Megan!!!!! 3) I love me some Shaun T :D

I'm using the challenge tracker app this time to run my group! You log your Shakeology and workouts on it so it really helps me stay on track! I'm the type of person that likes checking things off my checklist so it DEFINITELY keeps me going :)

If you are interested but don't know where to start, message me and I'll get you going :) let's get fit together!  

 

Zucchini Tots

Okay so my awesome sister-in-law tagged me in a video for zucchini tots on Buzzfeed's "Tasty" series. Me being the crazy lady that I am decided to read all the reviews about the recipe before making it. I tweaked it to my liking and the verdict...Camilla and I REALLY enjoyed them! BUT...Trevor, not so much. As soon as I took the first bite I KNEW he wouldn't like them. He's a super taster and weird about textures so I knew it wouldn't sit well with him that these weren't really "tots." You have to eat them with the mindset of not tot, but different way to eat a veggie. Anyway I'll shut up - here's the recipe (the way I tweaked it)!

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini 

3/4 cup breadcrumbs 

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 egg

1 tablespoon garlic powder 

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F. 

2. Grate zucchini and then squeeze all moisture out. **original recipe called for salting zucchini generously and letting sit for 20 minutes to retain the moisture but I didn't want to add that much salt***

3. Add breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well.

4. Use a tablespoon to measure out and form into tots. Place on a greased baking tray/pan/whatever!

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. 

Try them and let me know your thoughts! :) 

xo

No Bake Energy Bites

I call them power balls HA! I laugh to myself every time I say it!

These are seriously SO easy and so tasty! I could compare it to some delicious cookie dough. It's the perfect snack for when you REALLY want something sweet but don't want to pick something baaaad. Let me know what you think. This recipe yields about 20! Only ONE a day 😉 oh an try to hide them so nobody else eats them. ;)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup all natural peanut butter, creamy

1/3 cup raw honey 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 cup rolled oats, raw

2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut 

1/2 cup ground golden flaxseed meal

6 tbsp mini chocolate chips 

Directions:

Mix peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract first. Add everything else and stir until fully coated. Refrigerate or freeze for a few minutes so that they set and are easier to shape (I skipped that step the first time I made it but found its easier if I do it). Roll into 1-inch balls and make sure to store in an airtight container in the fridge! :) 

Here is the original recipe: http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/04/bake-energy-bites/

It also said to toast and cool the coconut but who has time for that?!? If you do, go for it! Either way, they're still fabulous!

Results!

So I wasn't going to post my results because they were so small and I thought, crap I can't share that with people! I'm a coach and these aren't results that anyone would be impressed by!

But you know what I realized? Progress is progress! It's what I preach every day to my challenge groups and sometimes I just need to remind myself too. It might not have been 15 pounds like my first round of the Fix but it's still one step closer to my goal than I was before. 

After this round, I lost 3 pounds and 2 inches. I skipped a lot of my DVD workouts (okay, I only did them the first 3 days...😳) and replaced them with walks with Cami. Although that's still exercise, it definitely wasn't what I was doing before. But HEY! Watching what I'm eating and sticking to this lifestyle change is still giving me results! I'm so happy that at least I still lost weight, even if it wasn't a massive change. 

BUT...you know I love my but's 😉

Summer is creepin'. And it's creepin' FAST! We're going to Cancun in July and I definitely need to shape up. I want to be able to rock a swimsuit and run around with Cami without having to worry about my arms flapping around in the wind!! 😂

I don't want - I NEED - some people to join me in getting fit and staying committed. No cheats and no straying. This exclusive group is going to start on the 16th so it gives you time to get your program and get all your questions answered before we start! 21 days people...21 days to get our butts in gear. Stop wishing for it and WORK for it!

It's time to get serious!!! 👍🏼

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