Healthy Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Traditional potato salad is just loaded with fat, carbs and empty calories. But this healthy sweet potato salad recipe is a great alternative, with tons of nutrition and flavor, and none of the "bad stuff" in your traditional summer recipe, has a ton more nutrition, and about 100 calories less per serving!

INGREDIENTS
4 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and quartered
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup sliced scallion
1/2 cup minced fresh mint leaves
1 or 2 fresh minced chiles (jalapeño, Thai, serrano, or habanero), or to taste
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-size pieces. Put them on a baking sheet, drizzle with two tablespoons of the oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast, turning occasionally, until crisp and brown outside and just tender inside, about 30 minutes. Remove and keep on the pan until ready to dress.
Make the dressing while the potatoes cook. Put the remaining six tablespoons of oil in a blender, along with the vinegar, bell pepper, cumin, and zest if you're using it. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Purée until smooth.
Toss the warm potatoes with the scallion, mint, chiles, and raisins if you're using them. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing, and toss to coat, adding more if necessary. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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Best Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe! Family Favorite!

There is not a person I've made this for, that doesn't like it! This recipe is the perfect healthy side - lots of wholesome ingredients, plenty of fiber, a touch of the healthy fats, and even some protein makes this colorful side dish both nutritious and delicious! A hit at your family cookout and mine!

Ingredients:

Dressing

• 1/4c Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder

Salad

• 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15 oz can sweet corn, drained
• 1 15 oz can white corn, drained
• 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (more or less to taste)
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 firm but ripe avocados, cut into 1/4" - 1/2" cubes

Directions

• Mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl
• In large bowl, stir together black beans, corn, onion, avocado, red and jalapeno peppers
• Toss with dressing and mix in cilantro
• Cover and refrigerate overnight

Enjoy!

Thin Mint Cookie Protein Balls

It's Girl Scout Cookie season, and you know what that means - everywhere you turn, there are boxes upon boxes of Thin Mint cookies. If you're like me, you love them, but your hips and thighs are begging you to find a healthier option!

How about Chocolate Shakeology Thin Mint Protein Balls?

Ingredients:

8 dates (pitted)

1 cup cashew nuts

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1/4 cups cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract (pure)

2 scoops chocolate or vegan chocolate Shakeology

2 tablespoons almond milk

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until well combined and then form into balls. Store what ever you don't eat in the fridge. Enjoy!

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Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Cauliflower Crust Pizza topped with Eggplant, Red Bell Peppers, Ground Turkey and Low Fat Italian Cheese Blend

OK, I know there are about a billion "Cauliflower Crust" pizza recipes out there on the web - and I've been looking at them and reading them for YEARS! What prompted me to finally try one?

Boredom! A need for something different on my weekly meal plan.

What makes mine different than the rest? Simple: I forgot to read someone else's directions, screwed up, and found out my mistake worked! And was easier than the original directions!

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower - raw, washed, dried, and "riced" in your food processor

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend, divided

1 egg

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup marinara sauce

1 medium eggplant

1 red bell pepper

1 lb ground turkey

2-4 cloves garlic

garlic powder

1 tsp olive oil

Italian seasonings

Himalayan pink salt

black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Crush garlic and sautee in olive oil. 

Add in ground turkey, salt and pepper to taste, and brown.

Set aside.

In large bowl combine 2 cups of riced raw cauliflower, one cup of shredded mozz or Italian cheese and egg. The mixture will NOT be wet.

Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread cauliflower mixture into an oval.

Bake at 425 for approx 15 mins or until golden brown.

Top with Marinara and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic to taste.

Thinly slice eggplant and cut red pepper into strips. Layer on top of marinara.

Add leftover riced cauliflower to ground turkey and mix well. 

Layer ground turkey/cauliflower mixture over veggies.

Top with remaining cup of mozz cheese, and Parm. cheese.

Bake 15-20 mins or until cheese melts and turns golden brown.

Enjoy!!

Oh, what was my mistake? I'll never tell ;-)

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Following the 21 Day Fix meal plan? 8 servings - 1 blue, 1/2 red, 1 green

Interested in starting a clean eating meal plan but don't know where or how to begin? Looking to lose weight and get whole body healthy? Email me for more details about my one on one health and fitness coaching and online private accountability groups!

Crock Pot Cajun Sausage Soup Recipe - 21 Day Fix Approved!

I love crock pot cooking - especially in the winter - set it, walk away, and return to a delicious smelling home and a hot, hearty meal with plenty of leftovers. And this recipe didn't disappoint!

It's gluten free, dairy free, grain free, and with a few little tweaks you could make it Paleo too.

Ingredients:

2 Packages of spicy Chicken Sausage

2 Medium sweet potatoes cubed

1 Lg yellow or sweet onion

1 large package of sliced mushrooms

1 red pepper, cut into bite size pieces

1 green pepper, cut into bite size pieces

3-5 cloves of garlic (depending on how much you like garlic)

1 can black beans, washed and drained

1 can green chilis

32 oz organic chicken broth

1 6 oz can tomato paste (organic if possible)

1 tbsp crushed red pepper

black pepper to taste

Directions:

Add chicken broth and tomato paste to crock pot and stir. 

Cut sausage, potatoes, onions and peppers into bite size cubes.

Crush garlic, and add all to crock pot.

Add beans, mushrooms, green chilis and seasonings.

Cook on high 4 hours, or low 6 hours. 

Enjoy!!

Serving size: approx 1 1/2 cups

Following the Portion Fix meal plan with the 21 Day Fix, Country Heat, Hammer & Chisel, Core de Force, 22 Minute Hard Corps, or any other Beachbody fitness program?

1 red, 1/2 green, 1/2 yellow

If you're interested in more healthy recipes or are interested in learning about clean eating, or the 21 Day Fix, email me or find me on Facebook.

Chocolate Shakeology Truffles Recipe

Chocolate Shakeology Truffles of course!

I've been planning on making these for at least a week, and finally bit the bullet today because otherwise, I was going to eat all of some of the ingredients one piece... one spoonful... at a time!

So without further ado... the recipe - and the review from my one and only taste tester (so far).

8-10 pitted dates
1/2C smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2C rolled oats OR oat bran
1 1/2 scoops chocolate shakeology
unsweetened almond or cashew milk
unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Place all ingredients EXCEPT almond/cashew milk, and coconut, in food processor.

Blend on high till well mixed.

Add just enough cashew milk so that the mixture sticks together and you can form into balls.

Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper.

Roll dough into balls (it helps if you coat your hands lightly in coconut oil) and then roll balls in shredded coconut to coat. Place on cookie sheet and freeze for about an hour.

Store chilled in air tight container.

I brought two of these with me to the farm today, and let my boss there try them. He couldn't believe it when I told him they were healthy! He LOVED them!! and asked for more.

Interested in getting Shakeology at a great discount? Email me for more info.

Chocolate Shakeology Truffles Recipe

Chocolate Shakeology Truffles of course!

I've been planning on making these for at least a week, and finally bit the bullet today because otherwise, I was going to eat all of some of the ingredients one piece... one spoonful... at a time!

So without further ado... the recipe - and the review from my one and only taste tester (so far).

8-10 pitted dates
1/2C smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2C rolled oats OR oat bran
1 1/2 scoops chocolate shakeology
unsweetened almond or cashew milk
unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Place all ingredients EXCEPT almond/cashew milk, and coconut, in food processor.

Blend on high till well mixed.

Add just enough cashew milk so that the mixture sticks together and you can form into balls.

Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper.

Roll dough into balls (it helps if you coat your hands lightly in coconut oil) and then roll balls in shredded coconut to coat. Place on cookie sheet and freeze for about an hour.

Store chilled in air tight container.

I brought two of these with me to the farm today, and let my boss there try them. He couldn't believe it when I told him they were healthy! He LOVED them!! and asked for more.

Interested in getting Shakeology at a great discount? Email me for more info.

Core De Force MMA Program Release!!

Pre-Season Starts 11/7
We start KICKING ASS 11/14
Deadline to join 11/6

I am so excited to announce that a brand new Beachbody home fitness program is going to be launched on the 31st of October! Core De Force is a 30 day total body transformation program that will rock your world. The best part about the program is that the only equipment you need is YOU! Core De Force is an MMA inspired program which inludes 3 minute “rounds” where you will get boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai, knee-elbow combinations, bodyweight training and cardio spikes that will help you lose belly fat and shred your body. If you can focus on hitting it hard for 3 minutes at a time before you know it the workout will be over. I have had the opportunity to do Core De Force as a preview to the release date. This workout gets your heart rate up, it gets you sweating and I couldn’t believe how sore I was the next day. I noticed that it really does focus on your entire core and getting your midsection defined, which of course is a woman’s top area to spot treat right!!! So check out all the details here if you are interested in changing up your workout, breaking a plateau, getting started with your transformation or holding yourself accountable over the holidays. I am going to be hosting a private test group for people who are ready to join me in this 30 day program.

What is Core De Force?

Core De Force is your 30 day countdown to a total body transformation. This workout was created by Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews, it is the ultimate mixed martial arts-inspired workout that is going to really knock off the belly fat, get rid of inches and tone and tighten your entire body with no equipment.




I love this workout because in every workout there is a “learn it & work it” section that breaks down the moves so that you can learn them before you do the workout. So if you are new to the MMA style exercises this will give you confidence to go right in and kick some butt. Core De Force is also not on a beat or rhythm so you do not have follow a specific routine per se. There are modifiers in every single workout so no matter what your ability level is, you can go at your own pace. As you get stronger the goal is to challenge yourself with higher intensity and increased focus.

I also like that there is no equipment needed except yourself. This is key for those that are budget conscious, don’t have a lot of room to workout or are traveling and want to workout in a hotel room. Oh, and - you can do these workouts BAREFOOT!!!




Core De Force takes the barriers away to getting started in your health and fitness journey because it is EASY, SIMPLE to follow and all you really have to do is show up and PRESS PLAY on the workout of the day! My goal is to EMPOWER YOU AND GIVE YOU CONFIDENCE TO MAKE THE CHANGES NECESSARY SO THAT YOU CAN LIVE A HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIFE.

Who is Core De Force For? 

Core De Force is for EVERYONE. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level in your fitness you can do this workout. You will enjoy the challenge of taking the intensity higher to improve your cardio strength, speed and endurance. Each MMA inspired workout has an optional move breakdown to help you get familiar with the combinations. There is also a “modifier track” so you can follow a split screen if you would like as well.


Core De Force also focuses on rotational moves which means you will work your core from 360 degrees every time you hit play. That is going to be awesome for all of us who really want to tone that trouble area!

What Is the Eating Plan Like? 

The nutrition guide was created to be simple, clean foods, that you can easily measure out and combine to give yourself a well balanced nutrition plan that will fuel your body with the energy it needs to crush the next workout on the schedule and get the results that you want. If you really want to know what this program can do for your body make sure that you are 100% committed to the nutrition plan because what you eat is 80% of the results that you get.


The nutrition plan follows the portion fix, but you will not receive another set of containers unless you want them! Each food category is measured out and explained in detail to you. The plan is meant to be SUPER EASY to follow so that you don’t get overwhelmed with to many options. Plus, in the test group I am hosting I am going to be walking you through the entire nutrition plan as well.

How long are the workouts?

The workouts are 30-45 minutes in length and you workout 6 days a week with a stretch on the 7th. The workout program is 30 days in length.


There are 8 workouts in the program


MMA Speed- ∫ Upper body and core focused boxing influenced workout. (27 minutes)


MMA Shred- Muay Thai inspired elbow and kicks for total body shred. (37 minutes)


MMA Power- Uses explosive and defensive style movements in this fast paced cardio conditioning workout (47 minutes)


MMA Plyo- Core De Force is an MMA style home fitness program that will transform your entire body in 30 days. When you combine boxing, Muay Thai and plyometrics in one workout you get a huge calorie burn and RESULTS. (47 minutes)


Power Sculpt- Total body burner that uses explosive power and interval training to lean and sculpt. (37 minutes)


Dynamic Strength- Low on impact but high on intensity. (47 minutes)


Active Recovery- Recharge for the week ahead with this rest day that focuses on form and technique to help fight fatigue and sore muscles. (21 minutes)


Core De Force Relief- A quick 5 minutes stretch before bed session. (5 minutes)


Team Beachbody Exclusive MMA Mashup– All the best Core De Force moves in one workout. (26 minutes)


Core Kinetics- A unique core workout inspired by Mixed Martial Arts movements.


5 minute Core on the Floor- the ultimate core finisher- 5 minute challenging plank movements that gets your abs on fire.


If you want to take your fitness to the next level after your 3o days you can get these 3 additional advanced workouts too:


Agility Strength- combines fast footwork drills with body weight resistance to help improve coordination and blast major calories. (9 rounds- 37 minutes).


Agility Power- Grab your agility ladder and rip through multifunctional training that ignites every muscle and helps shred fat for serious definition (6 rounds-27 minutes).


MMA Kick Butt- This workout is meant to target your legs and butt with nonstop mix of powerful kicks and calorie burning conditioning spikes (9 rounds- 37 minutes).

When Can I Get This Workout?

Core De Force will be available on the 31st of October to customers of Team Beachbody coaches. So if you do not have a coach right now make sure to sign up with me so that I can be your coach and guide you from start to finish through the program. Here is your link to create your Free Team Beachbody Account.

How Much Does It Cost?

Core De Force has a variety of options. The one that I recommend the most is the Core De Force Challenge Pack because it comes with everything you need to be successful with this program. It comes with the entire Core De Force workout program, nutrition guide, program manual, Shakeology, access to me as your coach, discounted price and shipping plus it gives you entrance into my Test Group where I will be personally walking you through the nutrition guide, helping you to create a food plan that meets your needs, giving you recipes, tips, daily accountability so that this program does not become another dust collector on your shelf.


The Challenge Pack is $140 on Sale starting October 31st through November 2016.

How Can I Get Involved In My Support & Accountability Group?

So now here is the MOST important part. How do I REALLY succeed at this program?? Well, anyone can go out there and buy the Core De Force Challenge Pack and do the workouts. Unfortunately I have seen many of times ( I am also guilty of this) where we purchase a program with the best of intentions and before we know it, the workout is sitting on our shelf collecting dust and we make excuses for why we don’t have time or it isn’t the right timing. So don’t let this be another program that you have good intentions with! It’s time to take charge of your fitness and nutrition and get involved in a closed online community of support that is going to help you start and complete the program and get the RESULTS that you want just in time for the holidays. Better yet, we are going to help you create a holiday plan that is going to give you the flexibility to enjoy the holiday things you want to eat but still get results. Does that sound like a good plan?

Do you want to join??? These are the requirements and how to get started:
In my Test Group I am going to be requiring that each participate for the entire 30 days of the program starting on the 7th of November. Each participant must have ME as their assigned coach. You cannot already be working with another coach or be a coach yourself.
You must commit to both the fitness program and Shakeology to join the group. You will be getting everything you need for this group when you sign up with me.
You must be willing to participate daily in the closed online group. I will have you log your workouts, your daily food activity and provide you with tools, tips and recipes to help you get to your goals. 

You must be willing to give it your all! Change is not always easy but it is totally worth it.


There will never ever be a perfect time to start your fitness and health transformation. You literally just have to take that leap of faith, bite the bullet and go for it. If you do not try, how will you ever know if you can succeed! This just might be that 1 thing where everything comes together and just finally makes sense to you and your lifestyle.


Are you in??? There is limited space in my Test Group so make sure you complete this questionnaire to get your spot!

I want to see you crush those goals and feel confident and empowered to take on the rest of your life!!!!

Core De Force MMA Program Release!!

Pre-Season Starts 11/7
We start KICKING ASS 11/14
Deadline to join 11/6

I am so excited to announce that a brand new Beachbody home fitness program is going to be launched on the 31st of October! Core De Force is a 30 day total body transformation program that will rock your world. The best part about the program is that the only equipment you need is YOU! Core De Force is an MMA inspired program which inludes 3 minute “rounds” where you will get boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai, knee-elbow combinations, bodyweight training and cardio spikes that will help you lose belly fat and shred your body. If you can focus on hitting it hard for 3 minutes at a time before you know it the workout will be over. I have had the opportunity to do Core De Force as a preview to the release date. This workout gets your heart rate up, it gets you sweating and I couldn’t believe how sore I was the next day. I noticed that it really does focus on your entire core and getting your midsection defined, which of course is a woman’s top area to spot treat right!!! So check out all the details here if you are interested in changing up your workout, breaking a plateau, getting started with your transformation or holding yourself accountable over the holidays. I am going to be hosting a private test group for people who are ready to join me in this 30 day program.

What is Core De Force?

Core De Force is your 30 day countdown to a total body transformation. This workout was created by Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews, it is the ultimate mixed martial arts-inspired workout that is going to really knock off the belly fat, get rid of inches and tone and tighten your entire body with no equipment.




I love this workout because in every workout there is a “learn it & work it” section that breaks down the moves so that you can learn them before you do the workout. So if you are new to the MMA style exercises this will give you confidence to go right in and kick some butt. Core De Force is also not on a beat or rhythm so you do not have follow a specific routine per se. There are modifiers in every single workout so no matter what your ability level is, you can go at your own pace. As you get stronger the goal is to challenge yourself with higher intensity and increased focus.

I also like that there is no equipment needed except yourself. This is key for those that are budget conscious, don’t have a lot of room to workout or are traveling and want to workout in a hotel room. Oh, and - you can do these workouts BAREFOOT!!!




Core De Force takes the barriers away to getting started in your health and fitness journey because it is EASY, SIMPLE to follow and all you really have to do is show up and PRESS PLAY on the workout of the day! My goal is to EMPOWER YOU AND GIVE YOU CONFIDENCE TO MAKE THE CHANGES NECESSARY SO THAT YOU CAN LIVE A HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIFE.

Who is Core De Force For? 

Core De Force is for EVERYONE. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level in your fitness you can do this workout. You will enjoy the challenge of taking the intensity higher to improve your cardio strength, speed and endurance. Each MMA inspired workout has an optional move breakdown to help you get familiar with the combinations. There is also a “modifier track” so you can follow a split screen if you would like as well.


Core De Force also focuses on rotational moves which means you will work your core from 360 degrees every time you hit play. That is going to be awesome for all of us who really want to tone that trouble area!

What Is the Eating Plan Like? 

The nutrition guide was created to be simple, clean foods, that you can easily measure out and combine to give yourself a well balanced nutrition plan that will fuel your body with the energy it needs to crush the next workout on the schedule and get the results that you want. If you really want to know what this program can do for your body make sure that you are 100% committed to the nutrition plan because what you eat is 80% of the results that you get.


The nutrition plan follows the portion fix, but you will not receive another set of containers unless you want them! Each food category is measured out and explained in detail to you. The plan is meant to be SUPER EASY to follow so that you don’t get overwhelmed with to many options. Plus, in the test group I am hosting I am going to be walking you through the entire nutrition plan as well.

How long are the workouts?

The workouts are 30-45 minutes in length and you workout 6 days a week with a stretch on the 7th. The workout program is 30 days in length.


There are 8 workouts in the program


MMA Speed- ∫ Upper body and core focused boxing influenced workout. (27 minutes)


MMA Shred- Muay Thai inspired elbow and kicks for total body shred. (37 minutes)


MMA Power- Uses explosive and defensive style movements in this fast paced cardio conditioning workout (47 minutes)


MMA Plyo- Core De Force is an MMA style home fitness program that will transform your entire body in 30 days. When you combine boxing, Muay Thai and plyometrics in one workout you get a huge calorie burn and RESULTS. (47 minutes)


Power Sculpt- Total body burner that uses explosive power and interval training to lean and sculpt. (37 minutes)


Dynamic Strength- Low on impact but high on intensity. (47 minutes)


Active Recovery- Recharge for the week ahead with this rest day that focuses on form and technique to help fight fatigue and sore muscles. (21 minutes)


Core De Force Relief- A quick 5 minutes stretch before bed session. (5 minutes)


Team Beachbody Exclusive MMA Mashup– All the best Core De Force moves in one workout. (26 minutes)


Core Kinetics- A unique core workout inspired by Mixed Martial Arts movements.


5 minute Core on the Floor- the ultimate core finisher- 5 minute challenging plank movements that gets your abs on fire.


If you want to take your fitness to the next level after your 3o days you can get these 3 additional advanced workouts too:


Agility Strength- combines fast footwork drills with body weight resistance to help improve coordination and blast major calories. (9 rounds- 37 minutes).


Agility Power- Grab your agility ladder and rip through multifunctional training that ignites every muscle and helps shred fat for serious definition (6 rounds-27 minutes).


MMA Kick Butt- This workout is meant to target your legs and butt with nonstop mix of powerful kicks and calorie burning conditioning spikes (9 rounds- 37 minutes).

When Can I Get This Workout?

Core De Force will be available on the 31st of October to customers of Team Beachbody coaches. So if you do not have a coach right now make sure to sign up with me so that I can be your coach and guide you from start to finish through the program. Here is your link to create your Free Team Beachbody Account.

How Much Does It Cost?

Core De Force has a variety of options. The one that I recommend the most is the Core De Force Challenge Pack because it comes with everything you need to be successful with this program. It comes with the entire Core De Force workout program, nutrition guide, program manual, Shakeology, access to me as your coach, discounted price and shipping plus it gives you entrance into my Test Group where I will be personally walking you through the nutrition guide, helping you to create a food plan that meets your needs, giving you recipes, tips, daily accountability so that this program does not become another dust collector on your shelf.


The Challenge Pack is $140 on Sale starting October 31st through November 2016.

How Can I Get Involved In My Support & Accountability Group?

So now here is the MOST important part. How do I REALLY succeed at this program?? Well, anyone can go out there and buy the Core De Force Challenge Pack and do the workouts. Unfortunately I have seen many of times ( I am also guilty of this) where we purchase a program with the best of intentions and before we know it, the workout is sitting on our shelf collecting dust and we make excuses for why we don’t have time or it isn’t the right timing. So don’t let this be another program that you have good intentions with! It’s time to take charge of your fitness and nutrition and get involved in a closed online community of support that is going to help you start and complete the program and get the RESULTS that you want just in time for the holidays. Better yet, we are going to help you create a holiday plan that is going to give you the flexibility to enjoy the holiday things you want to eat but still get results. Does that sound like a good plan?

Do you want to join??? These are the requirements and how to get started:
In my Test Group I am going to be requiring that each participate for the entire 30 days of the program starting on the 7th of November. Each participant must have ME as their assigned coach. You cannot already be working with another coach or be a coach yourself.
You must commit to both the fitness program and Shakeology to join the group. You will be getting everything you need for this group when you sign up with me.
You must be willing to participate daily in the closed online group. I will have you log your workouts, your daily food activity and provide you with tools, tips and recipes to help you get to your goals. 

You must be willing to give it your all! Change is not always easy but it is totally worth it.


There will never ever be a perfect time to start your fitness and health transformation. You literally just have to take that leap of faith, bite the bullet and go for it. If you do not try, how will you ever know if you can succeed! This just might be that 1 thing where everything comes together and just finally makes sense to you and your lifestyle.


Are you in??? There is limited space in my Test Group so make sure you complete this questionnaire to get your spot!

I want to see you crush those goals and feel confident and empowered to take on the rest of your life!!!!

Sweet Potato Chicken Stew Recipe

I love stew. And I love my crock pot. But I'm not a big beef eater, and I try to stay away from white potatoes. So this variation on a popular fall favorite, was a MUST.

So what's in it?

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, raw, cut into 1" - 2" cubes

3 large Sweet Potatoes, cut into 1" cubes

1 large Vidalia Onion, cubed

1/2 bag baby carrots

1 container sliced baby bella mushrooms (any kind will do)

1/2C beef broth

1/2C red wine

1 teaspoon salt free seasoning blend

Honest, that's it - I like to keep it as simple as possible!!

Partially cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave so they're easier to cut into 1" cubes.

Turn on your crock pot (I did 3 hours on high, and then 2 on low)

Throw everything in.

Mix it up.

Mix a couple times during cooking so the chicken doesn't all stick together as it cooks.

Cool and serve!!

Makes approx 8 servings!

Following the 21 Day Fix/Country Heat/Hammer & Chisel meal plans?

1 serving = 1 red, 1 yellow, 1/2 green

Want more clean eating recipes and fitness and nutrition tips? 

Find me on Facebook!

Interested in starting a whole body fitness and nutrition program? e-mail me!

Spiralized Sweet Potato Apple Bake

Last night I was craving a sweet side dish - but it had to be healthy. So I pulled out my spiralizer, and made this!

Preheat oven to approx 350 degrees

Spray glass 9x9 baking dish

Spiralize one large sweet potato

Spiralize one medium apple

Drizzle with a little bit of coconut oil

and sprinkle generously with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove, mace, anything you'd consider putting in an apple pie, plus a little stevia to bring out the sweetness (optional!)

Bake for about a half hour and enjoy!

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21 Day Fix Approved Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

It's been a while since I shared a recipe here - I'll just chalk it up to it being a super busy summer! But tonight I made something newish (a slant on an old favorite) and it came out so tasty, you need to know about it!

Keeping it short and simple because really, you want the recipe; not my life story.

Ingredients: 

4 Large Sweet Potatoes

1 Bag Frozen Chopped Spinach

1 lb. ground turkey

Black Pepper to taste

Turmeric to taste

Sea Salt to taste

Cook potatoes thoroughly either in the oven or the microwave.
Cool completely (I left mine for about 4 hours)

Cut potatoes in half and scoop out insides, leaving about 1/4-1/2inch thick so the skin doesn't fall apart. Set aside

In a large saucepan, brown ground turkey.
Add spinach.
Add sweet potato guts.
Season till you like the way it tastes. Place skins in a large pan, skin side down, and stuff 'em.

Simple as that!!!

Following the 21 Day Fix meal plan? 1 skin (as shown above) = 1 yellow (possibly 1 1/2 depending on how full you stuff it, and how big your potatoes are), 1/2 red, 1/2 green

Interested in more healthy recipes and fitness tips?
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Clean Eating Paleo and Gluten Free Crockpot Pork Roast with Apples & Butternut Squash Recipe

2.5 - 3 lb pork roast (trim fat)
2 fuji apples, cored and chopped
1 Bag frozen butternut squash
1 medium onion, chopped in large pieces
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup water
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp dried cilantro
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried marjoram

Spray the bottom and sides of a 4.5 quart slow cooker.

Place half of the apple, squash, and onion chunks in the bottom of the slow cooker.  Place the roast on top, followed by the water.

Sprinkle the herbs and spices over the roast, followed by the remaining chunks of apple, squash and onion.  Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3.5 – 4.5 hours.

Once finished, remove and slice the pork roast.  Scoop the apple, squash, and onion chunks into a bowl and mash with a potato masher.

Enjoy!
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21 Day Fix Approved Quinoa "Fried Rice" Recipe

Love Fried Rice but don't like the carbs or high glycemic index
of white rice? Try this healthier alternative!

Ingredients:

2 T Olive Oil, Divided

2 Lg. Eggs, beaten

2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

1 Small onion, diced

8 oz mushrooms, sliced (I used baby bellas)

1 head broccoli, cut into florets (or if you can find it, I used a bag of frozen organic)
1 zucchini, chopped

1/2C frozen corn

1/2 C frozen peas

2 carrots, peeled and grated

3C cooked quinoa

1T fresh grated ginger

3 T low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos

2 green onions, sliced

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cubed

hot sauce to taste

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over low heat. Scramble eggs and let cool.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add mushrooms, broccoli and zucchini. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Add corn, peas, carrots, chicken and quinoa. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.

Add ginger and soy sauce, and gently toss to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Stir in green onions and eggs.

Serve drizzled with hot sauce, if desired.

Following the 21 Day Fix? One yellow, one green, 1/2 red. 

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