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!!!!

 

Holiday Survival Guide : tips to get through the holidays

Ahhhhh! The holidays are here! How do you get through them without gaining weight? Life is all about moderation, but sometimes we just need a little help to push us through.



 

Here are some times to help you through the holidays without letting yourself go, to MUCH...

1. Write down a game plan - come up with a schedule. Plan what workout program you will be doing and what times you will be working out. Plan out your meals. And set goals. 

2. Exercise - this kind of goes along with the first one. When you schedule your workouts your more than likely to do them. Even if you don't feel like working out, start with the first 5 minutes that's all I ask ..5 minutes and then see how you feel. 

3. Hydrate your body - drinking water is one of the most important things ever & yet most of us still don't drink enough. You should drink at least half your body weight in ounces. If you can do that easily than aim for more. If you struggle with it, find ways to make you drink more water. Add fruits, or put hair ties on your water bottle; when you finish drinking take a tie off. 

4. Meal Plan (and plan your cheat meals)- this will help you avoid spending unwanted money and eating foods you do not want to be eating.

5. Moderation is KEY- you can grandma's not so healthy potatoes or the sweet desserts staring you in the face. It is all about moderation. You have decide what you want and not over do it.
 

6. Accountability - make sure to hold yourself accountable. Come up with a plan, post it out on social media for all to see, tell your significant other, or get yourself in an accountability group. What's an accountability group? A closed facebook group where each day you check in and tell the group how you are doing, when you don't feel like working out, etc. You have people all have one goal in common and that is to get fit & healthy.
 

7. Enjoy yourself - Simple yet. The holidays are a time to relax, enjoy your family and friends, and remember to be grateful for everything you have.

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Just Start Somewhere

Starting a new journey can be tough.

Starting over can be tough.

Getting back on track can be tough.

Planning to succeed but failing can be tough.

 

 

I have to be honest, I have been lazy with my blog posts. I haven't been keeping you in the loop with my progress, my life, recipes, tips, etc. LAZY is all I can say. And I was slacking because I was looking for that perfect topic and I didn't want it to be a dead end. But you know what...my personal development for the month - John C. Maxwell "Failing Forward." has really kicked me in the butt. This book is teaching me to fail, it is teaching me to take bigger risks, and never gives up. So, if one person reads this blog or 150 people read this blog I am happy.

 

Where have I been, well let me just start by saying February was an EPIC month with beachbody. They released the 21 Day Fix and this program did so well that they just couldn't keep the program on the shelves. I decided that this was going to be my first challenge group where I joined the challengers! The results were AHHHHH-MAZZZZING!! I had great results, i lost six lbs and i didn't even think i needed to lose weight. And as much as this program is awesome I needed something else, because I was just going for the ordinary. (which BTW is NOT okay).

 

 

So now what? Where do I go what program do I start. I highly believe you have to love what you are doing or why do it. But then I got to thinking, not everyone loves to workout. BUT if you want to lose weight, tone up, etc. You have to put in the work CORRECT. 

But you also can not look for that "perfect" program. Your journey in life just begins....it starts with decision of you putting one foot in front of the other. Maybe you know where you are going & maybe you don't but all that matters is you just START! 

Don't look at where you need to go, look at it as a new journey. A new start to your new beginning. 

Don't get discouraged when you fail. Failing is part if the journey, embrace it & soak it all in. 

 

Friday Night @ 4348 Hemlock Circle

I have officially been a home owner for four months. It is still crazy to think that I have moved out and have something to call "my" own. I know it may seem crazy and most people are usually out on their own after college, but I didn't do that. I decided to stay at home with my parents and save money. I have always been the saver and the one who always got anxious when I had to break the bank open (no joke). But, I made it happen!

I am extremely proud of myself for taking this big step and starting down a new road. But let's just make sure you know how my situation is. I live here with myself, my boyfriend (Eric), Dexter (my kitty), and Bubba (Siberian Husky). I am the only girl living with all boys. It can be a handful, but I wouldn't change it for the world. The fur babies can not be in the house at the same time unless : A.) One of us is holding Bubba on the leash or B.) Dexter is upstairs with the door shut. It is a total adjustment because they were both used to being the only pet. They are both curious, but just not yet. And the reason for that is because Eric's and my schedules are completely opposite. I work your normal M-F; 7-3:30. He is a bar manager at the Springfield Grille here in Cranberry, PA. So his hours and days are all over the place.

Fast forward to now....Eric is starting a new job on Monday. A job where he will be home for dinner and it won't just be me and the fur babies. A job where we will get to spend weekends together and I won't have to stress about evening out my time with both pets because I'm just a sucker and want them both to feel loved.

Eric got home from work a little after 8PM tonight. Bubba & I were sitting on the couch and Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. When they were talking about breakfast. Eric literally walked in the door and went to put a pair of sweatpants on when I said , "I wish we had pancakes." He asked if I really wanted them, and even though I said no I really really did. I am not sure why, but I have been craving pancakes for awhile. And of course I kept nagging saying how I really wanted them and he could go get some before he heads to work tomorrow. He has to be there early so I knew he wasn't going to go, but it did in fact get him to go tonight ...... I may have planned that one. But he will never know :) He came home and he thought I wanted them for the morning and NOPE I wanted them as a snack (weird right) I started to make them well, let's just say I am not the best pancake maker, ORRRRR did I plan it so Eric came to the kitchen, saw what I was doing & laughed. And then took over?!

So my night & Bubba's consisted of taking a nap first (because I have been feeling under the weather), next we cooked dinner, read a little; while Bubba was outside, and then Eric came home. And I'm not sure if he is thrilled or not to be home with us on the weekends, but someone had to let him know what he is in for. The kiddies and I have a routine during the week & weekend. We have been doing this for four months, so it will be an adjustment....for all of us.


But Bubba and I got a lot of things done but I'm not sure if Eric knows what he is getting himself into next week. Someone has to prep him and make sure he is prepared right? We have two demanding boys and I hate to admit it but I could be a little demanding at times too. I am random, such a spur of the moment kind of person when it comes to food.

 Luckily, bless his heart (he has to deal with me) he went out to Giant Eagle and bought pancake mix. He thought I was going to eat them for breakfast, but my little self got up and proceeded to the kitchen to get a move on so I could eat. He was talking to his sister on the phone when I just started laughing & saying I don't think I am meant to make pancakes.

WHY? you may start to ask. Yes, I know they aren't really that hard to make, but I was so hungry I totally did not read that I had to fill it up with water to the line. I added way to much water and when I shook the mix there wasn't enough room for it all to mix. So, when I started to pour in the pan they were watered down, some still had the powder on. Eric came in the kitchen and just shook his head. And proceeded to take over...I'm sure at this point all he wanted to do was relax, but he cooked me pancakes!! And he is probably thinking, what in the world am I doing. haha

totally random, spur of the moment Friday night here at 4348. I'm not sure if he is ready for spending every Friday night / weekends with me. Because honestly, it is all up in the air with what you'll get..

What is on our agenda next week?? Not sure, you'll have to check back then!


**ps the pancakes were delish and I loved every moment of eating them. he's the best

Welcome To The Team!

I am so very excited to be writing this blog post. Everyday I love waking up, I love going into my back office and checking out where my team is, who is a new member, etc. Beachbody is such an amazing company to work for. You are your own boss, you don't have to sell a darn thing if you don't want to, you get to inspire & help those around you, and you get to be in the best shape of your life.

I knew when I met this lady on Instagram she was something special!!! I mean when you know, you just know....RIGHT?! We talked for a little and I was explaining to her what a challenge group was and what should get expect from it. She was a little iffy at first because she didn't think she was going to succeed at this. And then out of no where she said, "let's do this" I know I have to do it and I want to prove everyone wrong. And from that moment on she hit the ground running.......

Beachbody Coach



I mean this girl is inspiring me every single day. She started off with a BANG and hasn't slowed down since then. I mean this girl has a heart of gold. She is literally gone all morning and well into the evening and still manages to get her workout in, post her pictures, and be the biggest support/cheerleader in our 2014 BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE GROUP!!!!!  Her 30 day pictures just amazed me!!!

30 Day P90X3 Transformation

I am so so pleased to welcome Ms. Jeanette Garcia!!!! Lady you are going to do AMAZING things with this business there is no doubt in my mind. So glad to have you on this journey with me and I'm ready to take you to the top!!!!

NEW COACH ALERT



You have not missed your chance to get on my team! I am looking for 5 more people who are MOTIVATED, GOAL DRIVEN, PASSIONATE FOR HELPING OTHERS, AND A TEAM PLAYER. There is no "I" in team. Together we will work together, set up weekly calls, and achieve your big dreams you have for yourself. Because no dream is too BIG. 2014 is our year and we are changing lives, creating financial freedom, and going straight to the TOP!!!!

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please feel free to MESSAGE ME or if you would like to be considered to have a spot on my team please fill the Coach Application out below and I will get back to you with instructions on what to do next if you are chosen!

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