Ingredients:
- Berries
- Greek Yogurt
- Granola or Shredded Coconut
Instructions:
Place them all together, prettily, in a bowl and eat!
Credit: Beachbody on demand blog
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Chicken Sheet Pan
Ingredients:
- 1 medium sweet potato – scrubbed and diced into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil – divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt – divided
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts – cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 medium breasts)
- 1 small head broccoli – cut into florets (about 2 cups florets)
- 1 red bell pepper – cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini – halved lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick half moons
- 1 yellow squash – halved lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick half moons
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For easy cleanup, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly coat the foil with nonstick spray.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat and then spread into a single layer on the baking sheet. Keep the bowl handy. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are just beginning to soften on the outsides but are still too firm to eat.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl that you used previously for the sweet potatoes, place the chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow squash. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the lemon zest and juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to the sheet pan with the sweet potatoes, using a spatula to spread everything into an fairly even layer and stirring it a bit if needed.
- Return to the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 additional minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle and the vegetables are tender but not mushy. (They won’t be browned and caramelized but will be delicious to eat.) Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve hot.
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For Chicken:
- Boil/Bake/Grill/Instant Pot Chicken Breasts
- Shred/Chop
For Rice:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice (I use steamable bag)
- Coconut oil.
- Mixed veges/onion/broccoli/whatever you like.
- 1 egg
- 2 TBSP reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce.
- Sea salt & pepper.
Instructions:
- Heat oil in skillet.
- Add in veges of choice, sauté until softened.
- Beat 1 egg, add in and scramble.
- Add in chicken & rice, brown a bit.
- Add in 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce, sea salt & pepper. Mix everything together.
Here’s a fun and delicious twist on breakfast!
You’ve have bird’s nests, but have you had AVOCADO Bird’s Nests?
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Vegetables for saute
- Avocado
Instructions:
- Warm skillet w/ EVOO
- Slice avocado thinly, allowing for full slices (remove pit & peel)
- Place avocado slice (or two) on skillet, crack egg and fill in center
- Saute vegetables on the side
- Once cooked well, flip entire nest if desired and let cook for 30 seconds or so.
- Return to original position, top with vegetables & salt & pepper
Enjoy!
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Scale Psychology
You can’t manage what you don’t measure.
Peter Drucker
The scale gets a bad wrap. That’s primarily because so many of us have a bad relationship with the scale. We’ve allowed ourselves to think and feel so many incorrect things about the scale.
The truth is the scale is simply a great accountability partner. It doesn’t lie. It doesn’t give you unsolicited advice.
The other truth is you need to track many metrics if you’re on a mission to lose weight or shirt sizes.
Stepping on a scale each morning keeps you accountable. But, instead of allowing your thoughts to make it mean something it doesn’t, you can choose to be curious.
The scale is down. Hmmm, what could that mean?
- My hard work is paying off.
- I ate well yesterday.
- I had a good workout yesterday.
- I’ve been good this week, and it shows.
- I’ve limited (salt/pork/sugar/alcohol) and I can tell the difference.
- I’m eating properly so my body is letting go of the stored junk & fat.
- I’m the incredible shrinking person.
The scale is up. Hmmm, what could that mean?
- I am gaining muscle.
- My body is retaining water to heal all the muscles I killed at workout.
- I had a fun celebration last night and today I’ll get back on track.
- My body is so surprised I’m crushing it, it doesn’t know what to do.
- I didn’t drink enough water yesterday.
- It’s my time of the month!
- Fitness is journey and no matter what, I’m enjoying it.
- The scale is stupid, but I’m awesome.
- Okay, apparently my body swells when I eat (dairy, tomatoes, beef, pork, insert-your-findings).
- I’ve been off this week and it shows. It only takes one day to get back on track.
- .01 pounds counts!
You can choose to see your fitness journey as a science experiment. You’re seeing what works for you and what doesn’t. You’re curious, no critical. You’re engaged, not negative. Most importantly, you won’t stop just because you find new information. You’re going to keep going!
Alright, let’s work through each of these ideas on our printable.
I am a beautiful, awesome person regardless of what this scales says.
You’re awesome before you ever step on the scale. And you’ll be awesome after you step on the scale. You’re beautiful and lovely just the same. The scale has no bearing on that. It is separate information.
This scale is just my accountability partner, it tells me basically what I already knew.
Okay, if you had a bad day yesterday, you’ll know that the scale will report it. If you had a good day, in most cases, the scale will report that too. The scale is your accountability partner. It shows up, everyday, telling you truth! You should show up curious about what the scale reports. What could make it say such things?
The number on this scale has nothing to do with my value as a human. It’s just math.
It’s important to compartmentalize your weight and your value as a human. REGARDLESS of what the scale says, you’re an awesome, loving, creative, caring, kind person. All the scale has to report about you is the weight/mass/stuff that informs your gravitational pull on the Earth. Do not conflate the two!
Regardless of what this scale says, I know I’m putting in the work and I won’t stop!
We have this idea of red light action from our coach Brooke Castillo. Consider your trip to the grocery store. Each time you drive to the grocery store, you’re confronted with red lights. On that drive, you don’t say, “Oh, a red light. Guess I’ll turn around and go home.” No, you accept the pause but you keep going toward your destination. Your fitness journey needs to be the same. Even if you experience a pause or red light, you will keep going. If you commit to keeping going, no matter how slow, toward your goal, you’re guaranteeing your own success!
We want to offer you a free printable to hang over your scale. Weighing in each morning has been proven to help with weight loss, so we want you to get over allowing the scale to make you emotional. Use these scale affirmations to help!
If you need help & don’t want to do it on your own, let us help! We provide 1-on-1 in person & virtual personal training & weight loss coaching! Fill the form out for more info!
sal·ad/ˈsaləd/Learn to pronouncenoun
- a cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other dressing and sometimes accompanied by meat, fish, or other ingredients.
The key to really good and good-for-you salads is making sure you have all macros: carbs (vegetables), protein and fats (oils, avocado, cheese).
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp. lemon pepper
- 4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups black beans
- 3 cups sliced orange bell peppers
- 3 cups sliced red bell peppers
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 3 cups sliced grilled chicken breast
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- To make dressing, combine vinegar, lemon juice, and lemon pepper in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
- Slowly add oil while whisking; mix well. Evenly divide dressing between 4 one-quart Mason jars. Set aside.
- Evenly layer beans, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, chicken, cheese, and cilantro on top of dressing in jars.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Shake before serving.
Credit: Beachbody blog
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup ice
- 1 scoop Strawberry Whey Shakeology
- ¼ large banana, cut into thick slices
- ¼ cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- ¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted sliced almonds
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
- 2 tsp. unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Instructions
- Place almond milk, Shakeology, blueberries, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
- Place smoothie in a medium bowl. Top with banana, blueberries, blackberries, almonds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds; serve immediately.
Ingredients:
- Parchment paper
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt), divided use
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided use
- 8 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Line large sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, beans, corn, oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper in a large bowl; toss gently to blend.
- Place sweet potato mixture on pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
- Create eight wells in sweet potato mixture. Gently crack an egg into each well. Season eggs with remaining ¼ tsp. salt and remaining ¼ tsp. pepper. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until eggs are set.
- Garnish with cilantro; serve immediately.
Credit: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/sheet-pan-sweet-potato-hash-with-eggs
***USES INSTANT POT***
Ingredients:
- Chuck Roast
- Sweet Potatoes
- Onions
- Jalapenos
- Tomatoes
- Mixed veggies (frozen)
- Beef Bouillon
- Garlic
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
- Sear roast in instant pot.
- Add 1.5 cups water and cook for 30 minutes.
- Add vegetables, spices + 1 cup water.
- Cook for 10 more minutes, allow natural release.
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Sweet Potato Hash
I call this the healthy hamburger helper. It’s fast, clean & delish!
Ingredients:
- Lean Ground Meat (most would choose turkey but Texas girls choose beef)
- Cubed sweet potatoes
- Diced Onion
- Minced Garlic
- Herbs/Spices of choice
- Olive oil
Instructions:
- Brown meat, drain & set aside.
- Heat olive oil & garlic in pan.
- Add in sweet potatoes, onions and spices, drizzle/spray olive oil over. Cover & cook on med/high heat.
- Flip after 5-10 minutes, cover & cook again.
- Keep saturated enough with olive oil to keep veges from burning. Cook until potatoes are softened, add meat back in.
- Serve, put extra portions in Tupperware for lunch tomorrow and devour dinner!
