Beachbody Healthy 7-Layer Dip

Ingredients:
2 medium ripe avocados
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 dash sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 dash ground black pepper
8 oz low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tsp. all-natural taco seasoning, no salt added
1 (15-oz) can nonfat refried beans, warm
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, ends trimmed, sliced thin
2 Tbsp. shredded cheddar (or pepper jack) cheese (½ oz)

Preparation:
1. Mash avocados in a medium bowl.
2. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper; mix well. Set aside.
3. Combine yogurt and taco seasoning in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Top serving platter with beans, avocado mixture, yogurt mixture, tomatoes, peppers, green onions, and cheese.
5. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

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Shakeology Ice Cream

Ok... so who doesn't like ice cream?...  Right!  Everyone loves it!  I found a recipe that not only allows me to indulge a bit, but its healthy for me!

You may be curious about Shakeology.. and I don't blame you!  I was the same way.  And to be honest.. I wouldn't stamp my name on something that I absolutely did not believe in.  Take a look at all the AMAZING benefits of it!

So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered this GEM recipe!  I tweeked it and found the BEST alternative to Chocolate Ice Cream that is absolutely GUILT FREE!!  Who doesn't want to that?

Chocolate Shakeology Ice Cream Recipe

• Ingredients
• 6 ice cubes
• 1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology
• 2 cups of almond or coconut milk
• 1 cup Greek Yogurt plain
• 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil (melted)
• 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter (optional)
• Directions
• 1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly together in a blender.
• 2. Pour into a bowl, dish, or mold, and cover tightly.
• 3. Place into the freezer for two hours.
• 4. Serve and garnish with fresh fruit, nuts, or a tablespoon of dark chocolate chips.

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Guilt-Free Banana Split? Yes Pleas.....

Need a Sweet Treat?

When it comes to sweets, I'm not much of a fan.. in fact, when my body craves anything.. it's usually something salty.  But every now and then.. about once a month.. I WANT CHOCOLATE!  and typically I don't feel guilty when eating it because thats just it.. I don't usually eat sweets. 

BUT.. my challengers and coaches LOVE it!  So, to help all my ladies out, I came up with this Guilt-Free gem!  Yup.. you heard me.. G-U-I-L-T  F-R-E-E!

Here ya go!  ENJOY!  We sure did!

Ingredients:

1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology

3 tsp Organic Coconut Oil 

3 small Bananas

1 cup Strawberries

Coconut Oil spray

OPTIONAL:

1 cup fresh Pineapple cubed

2 tsp sliced almonds 

Directions:

Peal bananas and slice about 1/2 inch thick.  Cut stems off strawberries.  Spray coconut oil on lined parchment paper and place fruit on it touching each other.  Place baking sheet in freezer for 2 hours.  

In small mixing bowl, melt coconut oil for 30 seconds.  Add Shakeology and mix together.  OPTIONAL- Add sliced almonds here at this step

Take fruit out of freezer.  And drizzle chocolate mix over fruit.  

Chocolate with immediately get hard and fruit will be ready to eat.  

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21 Day Fix progress- Day 11

Its Day 11 of the 21 Day Fix and I am LOVING how much my body is responding!!!!! I have not been this lean in a WHILE!

So as you may know.. I was doing Body Beast for months.  And with that, my nutrition was far from the best.  In fact.. I used the fact that I was counting macros as my crutch to indulge more than I should.. in EVERYTHING!  And while IIFYM is not a bad thing and so many women have gained great results from it.. I found that I personally was just not ready for it.  My body was not ready for it.  Body building is definitely more a mental challenge than a physical challenge.  I have plans to go back to lifting.. and heavy!  but I want to transform myself first a certain way, before I take that plunge again. 

And right now, 21 Day Fix is doing EXACTLY what I have been looking for!

What are you doing today to get yourself more healthier and fit? Its ok if you didn't do anything yesterday.. or even last week.. Start today!! You don't NEED a Monday to start! Get it RIGHT today!!

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21 Day Fix- Day 9

Seriously.. I'm in the 1st bracket of the 21 Day Fix Caloric Target.. and even though I was doing Body Beast and IIFYM.. I have been having a hard time getting all my food intake in.. 

I mean.. IT IS SO MUCH!!! 

EVERY DAY!!! ... So if you LOVE food, like I do.. then you NEED to follow the Fix!

I'll be honest, I am sticking to the nutrition plan 100% and am seeing some fantastic results.. FAST!  

I try to keep things simple, clean, and tasty for my family!  With 3 kids, I need meals that they all enjoy.. and Asian is definitely something they love.  

If you're interested in the recipe, I'll be posting in my meal section soon! Stay tuned!

LOTS-O-FOOD + 30MIN WORKOUTS = LOSE WEIGHT & INCHES!!

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Low-Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Pizza Pizza

I've been following the 21 Day Fix program and really focusing on the nutrition part.  Typically, I don't encounter any issues, but to be honest.. I feel like I'm getting bored with some of the meals I've been making..  I mean really.. how many times can you chicken and steamed veggies.  

Not to mention.. planning out the containers!

BUT.. and I stress.. I really LOVE the program and the results I'm seeing!

So.. what do you do when you've used up all your Yellow containers and you have to prepare dinner for the family.. and they are screaming for a Pizza night?!

I actually found some recipes on cauliflower Pizza crust.. and decided to add some extras!

Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!

INGREDIENTS

Nonstick spray
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, grated (about 1/2 a large head)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cloves garlic, minced
Dried basil leaves, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat oven to 425ºF. 
2. Chop the cauliflower using a food processor (you could also use a grater but will take longer) until you have two and a half cups of cauliflower crumbles. Place in a large bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until soft. Remove from the microwave and let cool.
3. Mix in the egg, one half cup mozzarella, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Once combined, pat into a 10-inch round on the prepared pizza pan. Spray lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden.
4. Top the pizza with the sauce, 1/4 cup mozzarella, and other ingredient of your choice. Top with basil.  Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes

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