I'm a Nutritarian! Calories Are Secondary to Eating Right.

Let's call ourselves NUTRITARIANS!  Macronutrients and micronutrients are important. I'm not on a diet. This is my lifestyle. This is where the awesome containers from 21 Day Fix, along with Shakeology, make it easy to make sure I'm getting my necessary nutrients each day.

My friend posted this on her Facebook this morning and I love it!

Transformation Tuesday: Shakeology Started It All

Transformation Tuesday: Shakeology Started It All
from the Shakeology.com/blog

Effie H. // Shakeology® completely changed the way she eats

“Shakeology helped keep me full and curb my junk food cravings.”

She was the girl who cried in the dressing room when shopping for clothes. But, not anymore.

“Who Wouldn’t Be Proud Of Losing 80 Pounds?!”

Meet Kristi H. She participated in The Beachbody Challenge® and won the $500 Daily Prize for February 22nd!

Chicken and Vegetables in Peanut Sauce

Have you ever found a recipe that sounded amazing when you found it?  In retrospect, maybe I shouldn't go recipe hunting when I'm hungry.  I find a lot of recipes that sound good... 

Well, I found this recipe the other day.  It caught my attention and decided to try it.  I needed another recipe for my weekly meals. 

• Chicken = good. 
• Sweet potatoes = good.  
• Red bell peppers = good. 
• Turnips = okay.  
• Peanut butter = YUM!  
• Spicy = LOVE IT!  
• Super easy = AWESOME!

Guilt-free Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Squares

In honor of Valentine's Day, and in keeping with my goals, I'm going try something chocolaty and delicious without the guilt. Check out Beachbody's recipe for Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Squares, whip up a batch, and enjoy guilt-free!

Did you know Shakeology isn't just shakes?! Check out this delicious recipe for Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Squares!

Guilt-free Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Squares

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes.

Total Time: 2 hrs. 11 minutes
Servings: 12, 1 square each

Thai Curry Chicken Salad With a Creamy Dijon Dressing

Yesterday was food prep day.  Do you know how hard it was to not eat all of this when I was making it?  I mean, look at those bright, pretty colors!!  I can't wait for lunch today!! Spicy chicken + sweet pineapple. Perfect combination of sweet & spicy - just like me!! 

Thai Curry Chicken Salad with Pineapple, Cucumbers, Red Peppers, and Creamy Dijon Dressing

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4-5

Overnight Quinoa. Something Different Than Oatmeal for Breakfast.

Overnight Quinoa. Something Different Than Oatmeal for Breakfast.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon honey

frozen fruit of choice


DIRECTIONS:

• Combine all the ingredients except the fruit. Be sure to mix well. Stir in frozen fruit. If using fresh fruit, I recommend adding the fruit the next morning, right before you eat it.

• Cover and place in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.

• The next morning, remove from the fridge and enjoy.

Streaming Beachbody On-Demand Anywhere Launching in March! Get Your Workouts Anywhere!

The next HUGE thing to rock the fitness world is launching next month. Streaming Beachbody On-Demand Anywhere Launching in March! Get Your Workouts Online!  

www.tinyurl.com/workoutanywhere

What's all the excitement about? Starting in March, you'll be able to stream a catalog of Beachbody programs with Team Beachbody® Club memberships!

Beachbody On Demand is huge news, and they're doing it right, starting with a massive investment in technology, systems and people.

Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats are my favorite! I feel like I'm cheating on my clean eating plan! 

Prep time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Balsamic Asparagus & Peppers

Even though this recipe says "asparagus and peppers," this goes amazingly well with zucchini, green beans, and practically any other vegetable you love. You can roast these in the oven or on the grill.

Balsamic Asparagus & Peppers

Prep time:  10 minutes

Marinade time: 1-2 hours

Cook time: 10-15 minutes

Delicious Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

"Mashed cauliflower tastes similar to mashed potatoes, but with fewer carbs." I kept hearing this, but I was highly skeptical. So I tried them last night. They came out soooo yummy!!  Who knew?!  Delicious and Fluffy Mashed Cauliflower! Oh and I made them CHEESY!!

I was surprised at delicious these were!!  They weren't kidding!!  I actually like these better than mashed potatoes!! Do you know how difficult it was to stop myself from eating the whole pot?!  The only thing that saved me was telling myself I needed these for my lunches this week! 

Oven Roasted Asparagus with Rosemary and Garlic

Roasted Asparagus with Rosemary and Garlic

Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 miuntes
Servings: 4-6

Sweet and Spicy Asparagus

photo from SCJohnon.com

Sweet and Spicy Asparagus 

A little sweet and a lot of spice. A definite must try!! 

Sweet-Potato Chicken Stir-Fry

Put down the salt and try this low-sodium recipe, flavored by heart-smart herbs and spices

photo from Prevention.com


Sweet-Potato Chicken Stir-Fry

Prep time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Healthy On-the-Go Cheesy Sausage Egg Muffins

Healthy On-the-Go Cheesy Sausage Egg Muffins

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 delicious egg muffins

Sometimes you want a hearty breakfast that you can eat on the go or throw in your bag to take to school or work. Usually the most portable of breakfast ideas are carb and sugar loaded. These tasty breakfast egg muffins are a great alternative and can be made in advance! You decide what meat, cheese and vegetables you want to put in it, making the combination possibilities endless. And since you make a bunch in advance you have ready to go breakfast options all week.

19 Reasons Why Working Out At Home is Better Than The Gym

19 Reasons Why Working Out At Home is Better Than The Gym

1.  I can workout anytime I want - I'm not restricted to gym hours, trainer availability, or class schedules. My trainer is ready at the push of a button. I just push "play".

2.  I don't have to leave my house and go out in the cold or heat.

3.  It doesn't matter what I look like. I can workout in my underwear and not be judged, have smeared or no makeup, clothes that don't match, no shoes, whatever I feel like wearing (or not wearing...).

4.  I don't have to worry about someone else's germs on equipment. Ewwww. Flu season…'nuff said.

5.  I don’t have to deal with traffic or trying to find a parking spot.

6.  No one tries to talk to me while I'm trying to get my sweat on.

7.  My iPhone won't be stolen. (Yes, this happened to me and it sucks)

8.  I don’t have to wait for a machine or equipment.

9.  The classes are never full.

10. I don't have to deal with a locker. Or forgetting to bring my lock, headphones, towel, water, shoes, etc.

11. I don't have any weird or old people walking around naked while I'm in the bathroom.

12.  I can be uncoordinated, make weird faces, be comfortable, laugh at myself, and I won't end up on a YouTube fail video...

13. It costs me less than a gym membership and I don't have a contract.

14. My friends can join me at anytime.

15. I'm done, from start to finish, in about 25-45 minutes compared to AT LEAST 2 hours going to the gym: driving there and parking, checking in, getting my locker, working out, realizing I left my headphones in my backpack, going back to my locker, working out, waiting for equipment, showering and getting ready (depending on the day), buying a protein smoothie, and driving home.

16. I have less laundry. (see #3)

17.  I have the best workout partner. My dog, who usually lays on my yoga mat and wants to cuddle at some point - giving me a breather.

18. I can't bring my dog to the gym.

19.  When I’m done, I can sprawl on the floor and lay there as long as I’d like. This is really frowned upon at the gym. Plus, the gym floor is gross and I don't recommend laying on their floor.

21 DAY FIX makes losing weight so simple…you never have to diet again.

I'm in the midst of the 21 DAY FIX and I've learned so much!  Before starting 21 DAY FIX, I thought I knew exactly how big a portion size was. I was close, but not close enough, which explained why I wasn't dropping any weight. I started drinking Shakeology every morning and following the 21 DAY FIX eating plan and I've lost 8 pounds in about 2 weeks (I may have slacked on a day or two, but we won't talk about that...) and an increase in energy and mood.

And now there's the highly anticipated 21 DAY FIX EXTREME!

#1 Fitness and Nutrition Program Ramped UP! 21 DAY FIX EXTREME with Autumn Calabrese

21 Day Fix makes losing weight so simple…you never have to diet again. That’s why it became America’s #1 fitness and nutrition program. Now, celebrity trainer and national bikini competitor Autumn Calabrese is going to ramp up the intensity to help you shred up and shed off those final pounds…with 21 DAY FIX EXTREME.

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