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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!


Do you believe you aren't at your full potential.
Do you feel like there is something MORE out there.
Do you have fears and doubt yourself.
Are you unhappy  in your current situation or you know that there is something else out there, but you don't know where to start & how to get there.

If this is you I am inviting you to this Seminar March 21st. I first hand had experience with Nichelle and she has forever changed my life!! She has made a huge impact in my life!


This will be one AMAZING seminar!!!!!


All the information is listed above. Get your tickets before it sells out! You can register at www.imaginemooreconsulting.com


HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Turkey Chili - 21 Day Fix Style

1 tsp. olive oil

1.5 lbs ground turkey 

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1.5 tsp. ground cumin

1 tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt 

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

2 (15 oz) cans black beans (or pinto), drained, rinsed

1 (15 oz) can all natural tomatoes, no sugar added

12 fresh cilantro springs, finely chopped (garnish) 

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add turkey, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stir occasionally for 5-8 minutes or until cooked.

3. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook, stir occasionally for a minute.

4. Add beans and tomatoes (with liquid). Bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat, gently boil, stir occasionally for 15-20 minutes or thick.

5. Serve warm, sprinkle with cilantro. 

Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Guys! Wait until you see all these recipes in the fix extreme book!!! OHHH MEEE GOD!

Ingredients: makes 6 servings ; 1 wrap each 

1.5 lbs ground turkey

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. seat salt/Himalayan salt (mineralize) from the ultimate reset

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. dried oregano 

1/2 medium onion, chopped finely 

1/2 g. bell pepper, chopped finely

3/4 cup water

3/4 cup tomato sauce, no sugar added; 4 oz. 

6 large lettuce leaves, washed, dried

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 cup fresh cilantro

Directions: 

1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add turkey, cook, stir frequent for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink.

2. Add garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder, paprika, and oregano; mix well.

3. Add onion and pepper; cook, stir frequently for 4-5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

4. Add water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered 10-12 minutes.

5. Top each lettuce leaf evenly with turkey mixture, tomato, and cilantro. 

                                 

                                                        Turkey Lettice Wrap

I'm A 21 Day Fix Grad.....AGAIN!!!!

It is official as of today, I am officially a 21 day fix (the original) grad AGAIN!!!! What does that mean? It means I have committed to the program in full and just finished it up again. I completed the program when it came out back in February of last year & I was doing some workouts here and there before , but I never went in 110% like I should have. This program is mind boggling, not only does it focus on the fitness piece but it targets the nutrition one as well and lets be honest we all know most of us struggle with that piece much MORE!!!!

BUT....to my surprise i wasn't paying attention and it was scheduled to release when I would finish week one. I didn't want to start another round of max 30 and stop, but i also wasn't keen on doing the 21 day fix for one week. That is when I decided to commit to the 21 days and dial into my nutrition. The first time around I focused on my nutrition for the first week, then I was just doing whatever (not good....) You can see my update on round one HERE

I committed and I was finishing it again!

Nutrition is honestly just one of those things that's a HUGE struggle for me. I feel like its a mental game. I crave something, know I shouldn't have it, but sometimes I still do, and then feel terrible after. But nutrition is honestly one of those things that make or break your results. Don't get me wrong, you can still lose weight by just working out, but eventually you are going to hit a plateau & not see much progression.

80/20 Rule

 

I started to prep myself mentally and get my head in the game. I would write on my white board how many of each color container I was allowed to have and when I put it in my lunchbox for work I would cross it off. I am a create of habit so when I meal prep I do it for the whole week and pretty much have the same thing everyday & just switch the protein. And then for dinner I pretty much keep it simple. I find that this is what works best for me. And meal prepping/planning is one of those things that takes time so don't get frustrated if you don't have it perfect the first time. 

21 Day Fix Approved Lunch

                       

I will tell you..... YOU WILL FAIL, IF YOU PLAN TO FAIL. 

Meaning if you aren't planning for the week you are prepping to fail.

This is only speaking from experience, since I've been planning these three weeks, I have noticed I am less likely to sneak in treats or fall off my meal plan, and it's because it's right in front of me with no guess work.

Clean Eating & Working Out get you the results!

Even if I was the lone wolf completing it by myself, here was my schedule for the next 3 weeks :

MONDAY - Total cardio fix

TUESDAY - Upper fix

WEDNESDAY - Lower fix

THURSDAY - Pilates fix

FRIDAY - Cardio fix

SATURDAY - Dirty 30

SUNDAY - Yoga

I must say I was so SORE after week one, but didn't understand why because I just completed InsanityMax 30 one of the hardest cardio programs ever. But even though this isn't as intense you are working completely different muscles. Muscles you haven't used in a while, so yes you are going to be sore.

Never Say Never

                            

I challenged myself more. I got inside my head just like I did with Shaun T and told myself I could do more. When I wanted a break I pushed myself harder and certain exercises I used heavier weights, because the lighter ones were just to easy. And because of the changes I made, giving 110%, and sticking to my nutrition (80%) clean, I am seeing results!

Day 1 to Day 17

This program is totally worth it. It takes the guess work out of your nutrition. It opens your eyes to what you were eating, how much of it you consumed, and how much better you feel & you are full after following the portion controlled containers. This is a PERFECT program for anyone who wants to focus on nutrition. If you are a beginner , you can do this to! There is a modifier for every workout. It doesn't matter where you start.....all that matters is you START!

I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

 

If you have questions about the fix or fix extreme, want to know a little bit more about a challenge group feel free to send me a message : alyssayourish@gmail.com or add me on FB and I would love to chat with you! 

YOU CAN DO IT!

 

My next challenge group is officially opened and I am now accepting  to join. This group will begin on March 2nd and it will be just for the 21 day fix or the fix extreme so you have options. If this has peaked please take a few minutes to fill out the challenge group application below, to be considered.

 

Online contact and registration forms from Wufoo.

DIY : Get the Wine Bottle Labels Off

I can't say that I am an amazing do it yourself when it comes to wine bottle crafts. But I will say it is something I really enjoyed when I was just simply making a Christmas decoration for the house. And now every so often I'll go out and be artsy.

At first I was keeping the labels on the bottle, but then there was a project where you could see the labels and I knew I needed to get them off because I would just be wasting bottles. One day I filled the kitchen sink with hot water and threw a little soap in there. When I went to try and take the labels off it took awhile and they didn't peel right off. I was standing in the kitchen spending 15 minutes on each bottle. There had to be a simpler way, so I was not wasting time.

So I finally found a way and it works!!

Wine Bottle Crafts

                            

Step 1: fill your sink with hot water.

Step 2: fill your wine bottle with hot water and drop in sink.

Step 3: add 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 tbsp dish soap, and 2 cups white vinegar.

It saved me plenty of time and it's so simple. And I could get back to my crafting :) 

I hope this helped you from saving you some time!! And if your a fellow crafter I would love to see hat you are working on.

HAPPY CRAFTING!!! 

Coconut Shrimp

Shrimp is another weakness of mine and I pretty much tend to make it the same way. Add a little bit of flavor but it sometimes it just needs a little bit more flavor.

I was scrolling through Pinterest of course and came across this! I've had it before in restaurants, but never made them at home before... here goes nothing.

Ingredients :

1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached

vegetable oil or coconut oil

 

 

How to prepare :

 

1. Start with 3 medium bowls. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in one. Beat the eggs in the second bowl.  Combine Panko and coconut in the third bowl.

2. Dip the shrimp into the flour, then the eggs, and then dredge the shrimp into the coconut mixing, pressing gently to adhere. You want a lot of coconut on each shrimp. Set the coated shrimp aside on a plate as you coat the remaining shrimp.

3. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet on medium heat. Fry the coconut shrimp in batches - do not crowd them in the pan. I fried about 6-7 at a time. Flip after 2 minutes and fry the other side for 2 minutes or until golden brown. I like mine a little darker, so I fried each side for about 3 minutes.

4. Place the finished coconut shrimp on a plate lined with a paper towel as you fry the rest. Serve with your favorite sweet chili sauce or an orange chili sauce (which is 1 part Thai sweet chili sauce to 2 parts orange marmalade). 

5. Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro (optional) and serve. Leftover coconut shrimp keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Fried coconut shrimp freezes well, up to 2 months. Reheat for 10 minutes in a 350F oven-- or until thawed and warm.

Coconut Shrimp

How to Test for Yeast

Lately I have pretty tired when I wake. I was getting my normal allotted time of sleep and still tired? No way is this correct. Something has to be wrong with me. I've learned to listen to my body when I just don't feel right. I got to stumbling across this article on the internet, it's titled "Yeast: The Hidden Cause of Your Exhaustion" I'm going to go into a little more of details, but it got me thinking could this be me. Which is why I want to share with you, maybe this is you too maybe it isn't, but I know many people who say they are tired, bloated, etc. and can be the healthiest people alive. If you know someone feeling like this please share this post with them.

You could have a problem if you have one or more of these symptoms.

General Symptoms-

Chronic fatigue

Loss of energy

General malaise

Inability to concentrate

Irritability

Gastrointestinal Symptoms-

Bloating and gas

Intestinal Cramps

Itching in anal region

Diarrhea or constipation

Urinary Symptoms-

Yeast infections

Frequent bladder infections

Irritable bladder (interstitial cystitis)

Immune System Complaints-

Allergies

Sensitive to certain foods

Low immune function

Past History of-

Chronic yeast infections

Chronic antibiotic use for infections/care

Using of oral birth control pills/steroids

IBS

Eczema or psoriasis

Other Symptoms or Conditions- 

Menstrual irregularities like pain, bleeding, etc.

Depression

Thyroid dysfunction

Craving for foods rich in carbohydrates or yeast

Toenail fungus

Take the yeast test! 

Do this within 30 minutes of waking up.

You'll need a clear glass of water and your spit. Do not cough anything up. Make sure you do this first before you do anything. Next, you wait for 15 minutes. How do you know the results?? If your saliva floats on the top it is normal.  BUT if you see it cloudy and sink to the bottom, there could be colonies of yeast. You could also see the saliva at the top with tiny strings that looks like jellyfish. 

This is not 100% accurate, so if you do believe this is you, you need to consult with your doctor. They will be able to do a better test. How can you help fight it? Cut out yeasts fuel....skip sugary fuel, cut back on starches. Focus on foods with high-fiber content. 

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

A new snack idea added to the menu!

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Here is what you need :

2 lbs ground turkey (or ground chicken breasts)

3 egg whites

1 cup of quick cooking oats

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp dried thyme

2 tsp dry yellow mustard

2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp chipotle pepper spice (i used mrs. dash southwest chipotle)

2 tbsp garlic powder (2 cloves, minced)

2 celery stalks, finely chopped (approx 1 cup)

1 small onion, finely chopped (approx 1 cup)

 

 

Directions :

 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2. Line baking sheet with foil

3. Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl

4. Roll the mixture into balls & place on your baking sheet or in a muffin tin

5. Bake for 40 minutes or until complete.

 

Valentine's Day Shakeology Recipes

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL YOU OUT THERE!!!!

Looking to celebrate the holiday with a sweet treat. Try one of these 7 recipes to get your morning going. All from the teambeachbody website!

1. Strawberry Valentine -
1 cup almond milk
1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
½ cup ice
Preparation:
1. Place almond milk, Shakeology, strawberries, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

2. Double Berry Shakeology -
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1 cup ice
Preparation:
1. Place almond milk, Shakeology, raspberries, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

3. Neapolitan Shakeology  -
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/3 scoop Strawberry Shakeology
1/3 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
1/3 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 cup ice
Preparation:
1. Place almond milk, Shakeology, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

4. Choco Cherry-Licious Smoothie -
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
½ cup frozen unsweetened black cherries, pitted
½ cup ice
Preparation:
1. Place almond milk, Shakeology, cherries, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

5. Strawberry Sea Salt Shakeology -
1 cup nonfat milk (I will use almond milk)
1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology
1 dash sea salt
1 cup ice
Preparation:
1. Place milk, Shakeology, salt, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

6. Tiramisu Shakeology Smoothie -
1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
1 Tbsp. mascarpone cheese (or part-skim ricotta cheese)
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp. pure rum extract
½ cup ice
Preparation:
1. Place coffee, Shakeology, cheese, cocoa powder, extract, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

7. Chocolate Mocha Mo
4 oz soft tofu
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbsp. all-natural almond butter
1 medium strawberry, sliced (for garnish; optional)
Preparation:
1. Place tofu, Shakeology, almond milk, and almond butter in food processor (or blender) and pulse until smooth.
2. Place mousse in a medium serving bowl; garnish with strawberry if desired.

Strawberry Valentine

There are so many that look amazing!!!! I am not sure which one I want to try. Maybe it will be a two shake kinda day!!!!

 

The Magic of Power Hour

I know some people read the title and probably thought the power hour you used to play in your college dorm when getting ready for the night. 

NOPE! Not that.

I'm talking about the power hour used for your business. The one that is going to push you forwarding allow you to focus. 

It's really for anyone but I always say to use power :

A. If you don't have much time throughout the day

B. busy student

C. A mom

D. Always on the go

E. career lady

F. anything else you can the of

Certainly make sure you get one FULL hour of UNINTERRUPTED time. That means shutting your Facebook notifications off, turning your cell phone off/put it away (out of reach), and go somewhere there are no distractions. You want to do this everyday, at the same time if it workouts that way, and if you have more time after your day feel free to do a little more.

You want to make sure you are doing the same things everyday to grow your business. Think about what will help you now to grow in the future? Your list may look different than mine and it is totally okay but you really want to focus and and make sure the. 3 vital behaviors are defiantly on there.

So, what does my power hour consist of?.....

power hour check list

 

I know an hour seems like a lot, but truly if you try this out I promise you that you will feel ten times better & feel like you actually got something accomplished. Instead of feeling scattered, all over the place, and like you can't get anything fully done. I may not always have hours upon hours to work this business full time because I do have a desk job which requires me to be in the office 8 hours out of my day, but I make it work for me. And since I do not have all that time I want to make sure I utilize my time to the MAX .

So, how are you using your time? Do you feel like you are getting everything done you need to? What tips do you ??

Weekly Meal Prepping- How To Batch Your Food

Soooo...did you know that nutrition is 80% of your results or were you like me & you thought because you worked out , you could eat whatever the heck you wanted (insert your honesty here)? I mean you are putting so much time in at the gym: cardio, weight training, maybe your taking a spinning class, but then as soon as your done you are fueling your body with fast foods, desserts, anything far from right. It took me a while to realize this, but then one day I just wasn't seeing the results I know I should have been seeing. It wasn't until I picked up the book by Tosco Reno - book name that it became my light bulb moment.

Meal Planning for the Week

You can't out exercise a bad diet, you really really can't. Meal Prepping and clean eating is something that does take a little bit of time, but honestly it is time well spent. Think about it, we are busy people running around, always on the go. So, naturally we want something quick and easy which is why the fast food industry does so well. Let me ask you a question : if you had meal already prepped, things you could just throw in your lunch box would you choose that? I know I would...if its not there I look for anything that is simple and doesn't require a lot of time. 

I know some people think eating healthy is going to be all rabbit food or starving yourself. But this is a lifestyle change...NOT A DIET! And you should totally focus on living a healthier lifestyle vs. how am I going to survive on this food. When you go into it with a negative attitude it's going to be very difficult to succeed. SORRY NOT SORRY, JUST SPEAKING THE TRUTH! Know that I don't always eat clean too, I live by the 80/20 rule. (80% of the time I am eating clean the other 20% is some treats) and you also know that you don't have to cut out your favorite foods (like mine chicken parm), just find ways to make them a little healthier. I'm Italian so anything pasta related I gravitate towards, but I found ways to  not always eat pasta because I get bloated if I eat to much (that's for a later blog post).

Anyways, we are getting off track..back to meal prepping and batching for the week. This was the worst part for me when I started , honestly because I had no idea what I was doing & I had a negative attitude. But one I stopped, got myself together, and took one step at a time. Planning for the week (even could go as far as two) it will save you SO much time & did I mention $$? Who doesn't like to save money?

My days to plan & prep are Sundays, but truly you do this when it works best for you! 

**note this is simply what I do every week & what my list looks like**

**you do not need to follow this step by step, just as long as you have an idea**

**we will create a plan that best works for you**

- chicken breasts 

- ground turkey

- fish (salmon & tilapia are best) I don't like salmon so I always get tilapia

- frozen shrimp (I don't eat that every week so it ends up lasting a while)

- green, yellow, red peppers

- zucchini 

- frozen steamers (veggies)

- eggs

- fresh fruits

- apples (honey crisp are my favorites)

- brown rice 

-mrs dash seasoning (when I run out) there are a TON of flavors that are salt free

Grocery Shopping

 

Prepping your chicken :

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grab a large baking sheet and place tin foil across it.

Next, you want to put the chicken breasts on it and grab your seasoning of choice this week, season the front. Flip then season the back.

2. Place the chicken in the oven for around 30-40 minutes until cooked. You don't want to over or under cook it. 

Batch Cooking

 

Prepping your veggies : 

There are different ways you can cook your veggies, it's all personal preference.  You can put them in the oven or use a pan to sauté them. This week I stuck them in the oven and used zucchini, red & green pepper, snow peas. I put them on a pan added a little pepper & garlic powder. Put in the oven on 350 for about 10-15 minutes (depending on how you like them cooked). Fill your green container and portion out for the week. 

Brown Rice is up next (or you could choose something else) use a steamer or boil water. Following the directions according to the box but know you want to make enough for the week because you can fill that yellow container up.

Hard Boiled Eggs....anytime I tried to boil eggs I always thought I had them in long enough, but turns out it just wasn't long enough. I was getting frustrated and upset because I was wasting eggs so I scrolled through pinterest and found this way to boil eggs.  

Once everything is cooled down get your color containers out and baggies, so you can portion it out and put it in bags to grab and go. Ps if you are missing your containers there is a sheet you can use to know how many cups each one is & if you want to spice it up Target sells colored baggies so you know exactly how many reds, greens, etc you use through the day. Stick everything In the fridge so all you have to do is grab and go. It takes the guess work out of what you'll be having throughout the day if your on the run or have to go to a full time job and it saves stress. I can't tell you how many times when I didn't do this I was miserable. I would come home from work say I'll pack a little later and then somehow it was 9 pm and I was dreading it. Now that I have done this, all I have to do is grab my prepared containers and throw them in my lunch box. And I tend to be a boring person and can eat the same thing everyday so it's pretty simple to batch for the week. You can always switch it up!

21 Day Fix - Portion Control

 

I would love to help answer any questions you may have or help you meal plan for the week if you unsure. If so email me at - alyssayourish@gmail.com or find me on Facebook HERE! 

Maybe you are ready to jump in and join an accountability group. If that is the case please take a moment to sign up and make me your FREE COACH  &  fill out the application to be considered!

1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Yellow, and a Purple

 

HAPPY MEAL PREPPING! 

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Vegan Shakeology Protein Bars

Always on the go and in a hurry don't have time to make breakfast or grab a snack? Instead of buying breakfast bars make your own! 

Vegan Shakeology Protein Bars

Ingredients : 

- 2 cups of rolled oats

- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

- 1/4 cup raisins

- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

- 1/2 cup organic all natural peanut butter

- 4 scoops of vegan chocolate Shakeology 

- mixing bowl & glass pan

Directions :

- Mix the rolled oats, unsweetened coconut, chopped walnuts, raisins in the bowl. Stir evenly.

- Next, add the 4 scoops of Shakeology. Mix evenly.

- Now, add the almond milk & natural peanut butter.

- Mix all the ingredients together, don't be shy get your hands in there to best mix the ingredients.

- Add the mixture to the glass pan and even out.

- Place in the fridge for three hours & cut into bars (makes 12). Always store them in the fridge.

Protein Bars

 

For you fixers Autumn says this is one yellow, 1/2 a red, & 1/2 a blue.

First Giveaway.... EEEEK!

Hi friends!!!!

So, if you have been following me you know I have been a beachbody coach for a good while now & I truly love what I do ... helping others getting fit & health. Setting a goal for themselves and seeing them react when they hit it is an amazing feeling!!!!!

With that said I have teamed up with the amazing Nicole aka Uniquely Women who is helping me out with my first giveaway. Check her out here (http://uniquelywomen.net/) She is one pretty sweet lady!!!!

Shaker Cup & Shakeology Packets

I will be giving away exactly what is in the picture above.

- shaker cup
- 4 shakeology flavor packets ( vegan chocolate, vegan tropical, regular vanilla, and regular strawberry)

All the details are on my instagram account - @ayourish123

GOOD LUCK!