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‼️I hear more than anything from people that the reason they can’t start a clean eating and fitness program is because it’s not the right time.‼️
✖️”I just started a new job.”

✖️”I’m still recovering from my head cold.”

✖️”The kids are home for summer so there’s no time.”

✖️”I’m going on vacation in a month.”
Here’s the straight talk from me: there will NEVER be a *perfect* time to make a serious change in your health for the better. Never. There will always be another obstacle you have to overcome. But what sets apart those who do get results and those who keep waiting for the *right* time is that the former WANT it bad enough. They want to be healthy now. And they know that there’s never a perfect time to pull off the Band-Aid and go for it.
So what’s stopping you from getting in the best shape of your life? Just start. Go for a walk. Hop on the elliptical. Push play on that old #Insanity DVD. Whatever it is, just START! ‼️👍🏻🙌🏽

Transformation Tuesday!!

‪#‎TransformationTuesday‬ 💥💥OH-EM-GEEEE! 👍🏻🙌🏽 I need to give a major shout out to mom of two and one of the most awesome coaches on my team, Liz Flatken Conry! Liz, 41, used to work out hard ALL.THE.TIME and never get results! It wasn’t until she finally gave ‪#‎21DayFix‬ a try that this amazing athlete finally saw the belly fat MELT away and her entire body tone up! 💥💥All because of simple ‪#‎cleaneating‬ and portion control! I’m telling, you guys, this program WORKS!💥💥 Here’s what Liz has to say about her transformation:

“If you WANT something go after and get it!! I DID! I have no regrets doing the 21 DAY FIX! 5 months later, I’m lean, stronger then ever, lost 22 lbs., over 16 inches, down 5 pant sizes and keeping the weight off. I am in the best shape of my life at age 41! This summer has been so rewarding because I feel confident and happy! I’m not stopping here. I’m currently continuing my beachbody workouts while on vacation and building more muscle and those killer abs we all dream of having. I’m making this dream a reality!” Kudos, Liz! We are all SOOO proud of you and love having you on our team!! 👍🏻💪🏼🙌🏽

Do you want to get results like Liz? Then comment, below, or message me for details on my next 30-day challenge! 🙂

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⚠️⚠️ I often forget sometimes how important stretching is. ⚠️⚠️ And as I get older, everything seems to ache. Child’s Pose is one of my absolute favorite stretches to stretch out my back. And after a combo #InsanityMax30 + #21DFX workout, my body *needs* this stretch.

Do you have a favorite stretch? I also love hip flexor stretches and Pigeon Pose!! 👍🏻👍🏻

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Ok, so this? I need to make this happen this summer.

Strawberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles!

One of the biggest challenges I think a lot of parents face is getting enough fruits and veggies into their kids. I mean, when I was a kid I would stick my nose up at veggies, too. Which is exactly why cookbooks like Jessica Seinfeld‘s detailing how to “sneak” veggies and fruits into your main meals without your kids sniffing them out became a New York Times best seller. (Side note: this parenting thing is hard, y’all!)

So luckily, I honed in on what my little people like in order to “sneak” in those fruits and proteins: popsicles. These delish pops get my kids a serving of non-fat plain Greek yogurt–an excellent source of clean protein–plus a 1/2 serving of fruit. There are no artificial sweeteners or white sugar–just natural raw honey to help sweeten the popsicles a little. And the best part is that I like them, too! Ok, scratch that, I LOVE these things!

My kids feel like they’re getting a dessert, I feel like a decent mom for not letting them eat Oreo cookies, and I get to indulge, too. I mean, why wouldn’t you want to make these? 🙂

Without further ado, here’s the recipe, below, along with the 21 Day Fix container breakdown for those of you following this majorly awesome lifestyle eating plan! (Want more details on my EXCLUSIVE upcoming 21 Day Fix support group where you’ll have access to kick-butt clean eating meal plans and recipes like this? Fill out this form here!)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled & chopped *I added some raspberries, too
• 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth.
2. Divide the mixture between popsicle molds. Place the molds in the freezer for at least 4 hours, until the popsicles are completely frozen.
3. To remove the popsicles, run the molds under hot water for a few seconds.

21 Day Fix container breakdown per popsicle:

1/2 red, 1/2 fruit, 2 tsp.

 

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Tis true.

FREE 5-Day Clean Eating Challenge!

Are you feeling a wee bit sluggish with the summer heat? Well, it might not be the humidity. It may be how you’re eating! In this free 5-day clean eating challenge you will learn some of the basic principals of clean eating, gain motivation and encouragement to stick with it, plus lose excess bloat and weight!

PLUS, there’s a PRIZE to be won! So join the group now (link to the group here) and start inviting your friends!

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Sunday mornings to be exact.

Smoky Peanut Chicken Tacos!

I like tacos. Like all kinds. Sweet, savory, simple. So when I come across a taco recipe that’s different than, say, just grilled chicken and chopped iceberg lettuce, I get pretty excited.

Such was the case with this recipe I found in a recent issue of Good Housekeeping. Hubs and I love peanut sauce. In fact, I have this recipe for Red Curry Peanut Noodles from a Food & Wine cookbook and a peanut sauce recipe to go on top of roasted broccoli that are literally staples in our home. So when I saw this recipe I tore out that page stat.

And let me tell you: these tacos are really flipping good! Now I love a little spiciness here and there but the original recipe was too spicy for me. So I’m going to include the recipe as is so you can tweak as you see fit and in parentheses I’ll add in what I did to tone down the spice but keep the smoky peanut flavor.

Oh, and if you’re following 21 Day Fix, I’ve included a container breakdown, though, I’ll be honest–this isn’t truly a 21 Day Fix-approved recipe because it doesn’t use all-natural peanut butter and it also uses butter. However, with that exception, this recipe is pretty dang clean and healthy and delicious. Unless you eat an insane amount of the sauce, you’re not destroying your body like you would be with a Big Mac or biscuits and gravy.

Let me know what you think!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 c. peanut butter
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 tbsp. melted butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo (I used 1/2 a chipotle chile and that was still too hot for my liking. So I would say either skip the chile all together or use 1/4 chile)
• 3 tbsp. adobo sauce (you can buy just adobo sauce in the latin cooking aisle of your grocery store)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp. lime jice
• Tortillas, for serving
• Cilantro, for serving
• Red cabbage, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Puree peanut butter, water, butter, garlic, chipotle, adobo sauce and salt until smooth. Pour into 2-quart baking dish. Add chicken, turning to coat.
2. Cover with foil; bake at 400 degrees F 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked (165 degrees F).
3. Slice chicken, then drizzle with lime juice. Serve with toasted tortillas, cilantro, and red cabbage.

21 Day Fix container breakdown per serving of 2 corn tortillas:

1/2 green, 1 red, 1 yellow, 2 tsp.

 

 

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If I’m being completely honest …