3 day refresh results- Post Thanksgiving 2016

Lots of pie
Lots of stuffing

Lots of mashed potatoes

No regrets!

Thanksgiving was magical.  Mom's Pie game was ON POINT!!  I mean she kept doubting her self that "the creme on the banana creme pie always goes down" or "the crust falls apart on the pumpkin pie" (which my mom's crust is THE BEST!) but I kept saying, think positive and positive things will happen.

CLEARLY THAT HAPPENED!  DAMN the pies were good.

But anyways...back to the point.  I ate a lot and I enjoyed it but recognized I needed the 3 day refresh to set myself back on track. It is 3 days of shakeology, fruits, veggies, vanilla shakes which leads to some awesome results.  Not just the weight loss but now I don't crave the sweets like I was.  I don't want to shovel bread into my mouth or other carbs like I was.  My mind is clear, the bloating is gone, my nutrition is back on track, and yeah the weight loss happens.

So...3 days and I am down 5.2 pounds!!  Yeahhhh it is so nice to be back in the game!  But don't worry mom...I am ready for some more pie next year!! :)

Interested in the 3 day refresh?  It is on sale till Dec 5th so grab it HERE

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Ultimate Reset Week 2 Update

I will admit that the 2nd week really flew by.  A HUGE improvement we made was how we did meal prep.  We would plan the week by prepping for a few days and and writing post in notes on the days that we had to buy fresh groceries along with what meals we had to prepare for the following couple days.  This saved us a lot of stress during the week and a lot of money on not wasting food.  Especially that we are eating fresh fruit every morning, things just need to be fresh!


Another food prep tip is buying a big tub of lettuce (spring mix...whatever) and put the salad toppings in mason jars so you can just grab and go throughout the week.

So the meals...

Still YUMMY!!  Some favorites are posted below so you can get a taste of what it all looks like and to PROVE it is NOT a starvation cleanse by any means.  It still is A LOT of food :)

Results are I am now down 8 pounds and staying strong through week 3!  I really thought I would be bitchy without caffeine and without alcohol but surprisingly I am just so happy and mentally thinking clearly!  I have found strength that I did not know I had through the yoga in the morning (ummmm Warrior 3...hello!) It is challenging and helping me build muscles I swear I have never worked before.  My balance has improved significantly, especially given that I have a week right glute. Yoga has also helped with my neck flexibility as when I sleep on my stomach sometimes, my head always had to be to one side.  Now I can face my head left or right without pain!

One HUGE physically result that I could not be happier about (especially since I will be on a beach in 10 days) is that my acne on my face and even more so on my back has cleared up!  Seriously I never have seen my back like this...even Amanda noticed and was so amazed. (and super excited for me :) )  

So...last week and I can't help but say this has only made Amanda and I closer and stronger together by sharing this journey!

Edamame and Roasted Corn Succotash with Lemon Kale

Garlic Veggies

Fresh Fruit Bowl

Mediterranean Beets with Coconut Collard Greens
(SHOCKED I liked the Collard Greens but WOW!)

Quinoa Lentil Pilaf

GET THE CRAP OUT OF THE KITCHEN

GET THE CRAP OUT OF THE KITCHEN!

STEP 1: GET RID OF PROCESSED FOOD!

No matter how good they look and taste, there is no nutritional value in potato chips, Cheetos, canned soups, etc.  Get them out of the house! Removing high fat and high sugar foods means removing the temptations…especially for late night snackers!

STEP 2: NO OPEN BAGS!

I will be the first to admit, if there is a huge open bag of almonds, I will continue to eat handfuls and not even realize it.  Yes, almonds are a healthy fat, but NOT 5 HANDFULS!  So….solve this by having snack size bags with PORTIONS already counted out.  This way we can avoid over eating.  Do this for any type of food you find yourself wanting to constantly dig into!

STEP 3: PUT THE HEALTHY FOOD WHERE YOU CAN REACH IT.

Ever hear of the saying, out of sight out of mind??  Well, if we hide the healthy foods in the fridge or cabinet behind the unhealthy ones, DUH then we will clearly forget about making the right decision.  Portion it out, and put it in the front of the fridge!

STEP 4: SMART SUBSTITUTES

READ THIS 

Low sugar jelly for regular jelly

All natural PB/Almond butter for the kinds with sugar in them

Wheat breads for white bread

Greek Yogurt for sour cream

Mashed avocado for Mayonnaise

And the list goes on and on….

 

STEP 5: STOCK UP

Stock up on the good stuff to snack on!

Unsalted almonds or cashews

Brown rice unsalted rice cakes

Brown Rice

Shakeology

Fruits and Vegetables

Chicken

Lean ground Turkey

Eggs

BE SMART…clean up your kitchen and get healthy for the new year!!

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!! January Sales!!

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a safe and healthy holiday! It was a New Year’s resolution of mine in 2014 to focus on health and fitness and learn more about healthy eating.  This year as I continue on my journey, I am DETERMINED to make it my best year yet!  In 6 months I will hit 30 years old, which is all the motivation I need!  If taking your health and fitness to the next level is on your resolution list, I have some information that could come in handy :)

There are some pretty awesome promotions going on this month, Beachbody is doing everything it can to set us up for success in the New Year!

 

 Insanity MAX:30 has bringing people to a new level of fitness since its release last month, and now they have extended the Challenge Pack sale through the month of January. It is on sale for $180 (normally $205). For those ready for the challenge, note there is a modifier in EVERY video!
What you get:

-The 60 day Insanity MAX:30 program (yours to keep)

-A month supply of Shakeology (normally $129)

-A free month as a Beachbody Club member

-Discounted shipping!

If you want to MAX your fitness in 2015 you can get yours by clicking the link below!

http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCPIM205?referringRepId=213471

The 21 Day Fix has been helping people achieve their goals, and bringing them amazing results since its release this past February. With the new 21 Day Fix Extreme scheduled to be released next month, we are discounting the price of the fix challenge pack to $140 in the month of January. This program makes the nutrition part that so many people struggle with simple, in my opinion that is why so many of you have seen success!

What you get:

-The 21 day fix workouts, meal plan, and recipes

-A month supply of Shakeology (normally $129)

-The portion container system

-A free month in the Beachbody Club

-Discount shipping

Basically you get an entire workout program, and meal portion container system, and month of shakes for just $10 more than you would normally pay for a month of shakes. AWESOME DEAL!

If you want to take advantage of the 21 Day Fix Promotion, click the link below!

http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCP21D160?referringRepId=213471

For those of you who are not looking for a fitness program, but want to cleanse your body of the cookies and alcohol from the holidays, we have the 3 Day Refresh Challenge Pack. I have done this cleanse 2 times since its release in June, whenever I need a refresh, and have always seen some great results. My challengers usually see a 5-10lb weight loss, and inches to match! A day on the reset includes: 1 Shakeology, 2 Vanilla Shakes, 2 servings of Veggies, 2 servings of Fruit, 2 servings of healthy fats, and several given choices for dinner.  SO EASY!!
For the month of January the 3 Day Refresh will be on sale for $140.

What you get:

-A month supply of Shakeology
 

-The 3 Day Refresh Cleanse
 

-A free month in the Beachbody Club
 

-Discounted shipping!

I have personally seen great results with this cleanse, if you are wanting to refresh in 2015 you can do so by clicking the link below!

http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCP3D160?referringRepId=213471

 

Beachbody is introducing a NEW Challenge pack this month, The Insanity MAX:30 Kickstart Package!
Basically all the good things I said about Max:30 and the 3 Day Refresh apply here, but put them all together, add a bigger discount (you save $100), and this is what you get!

What it includes: 
 

-The 60 Day Insanity MAX:30 Program
 

-A month supply of Shakeology
 

-The 3 Day Refresh Cleanse
 

-A month free in the Beachbody Club
 

-Discounted shipping!

This is perfect for those of you who are looking not only for a fitness program, but also a kickstart to your weight loss! If you want to start 2015 making some SOLID, good decisions, click the link below and get your MAX:30 kickstart challenge pack!

http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCPIM3DR245?referringRepId=213471


I also have a challenge group coming up in the month of January(Jan 5^th starts the week of pre season), to help you maximize your results with guidance, support, motivation, and accountability! If you would like to join that group, please write me back and let me know!

I really want to help you all reach your goals in 2015, so I invite you to message me any time you need me, big or small!

Let’s make this the best year yet!

Your Coach,
Lynn Gugliuzza 
 

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO COOKIES

Healthy cookies that are chocolate?  YES!  And
seriously you can not taste the avocado...it is simply for the texture.

1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 medium avocado
1 egg (or 2 egg whites)
few dashes of salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup coconut sugar (or whatever sugar you wish)
3/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

Blend all ingredients in a blender together, you will have to scrape the sides a few times till a smooth consistency is obtained.  You can then stir in chocolate chips if you want as well!

Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes or until done.  So soft...almost cake like cookies!!  ENJOY!

OATMEAL BAKE

Perfect breakfast for people who want to pop something in the oven for 25-30 minutes while they get ready and have it be a hearty and healthy!  You can also make a large one and have it for the week!

1/2 c oats
2 egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp sweetener of choice
2 Tbsp syrup or honey or agave
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 banana cut in tiny pieces
1/2 to 1 tsp cinnamon
dash of nutmeg

Mix everything together and place in a ramekin sprayed with coconut oil or whatever you choose.  Bake for 25-30 min at 350 degrees.  I drizzled peanut butter powder mixed with water on top...you could also do more syrup, jam, melted chocolate, shredded coconut...whatever you wish!  Enjoy!!

P90- The workout program for ALL AGES, ALL ABILITY LEVELS!

This new program from the extraordinary trainer Tony Horton is one for ALL AGES, ALL ABILITY LEVELS!!  I am very excited about it this program because everyone does not want an extreme program.  At some points extreme people need to tone it down OR some need an introductory workout program into fitness.  This is exactly what this program is all about.

Tony made P90X, P90X2, P90X3 and knows what he is talking about.  He discovers the science behind everything and knows how to make workouts effective with low modification. I personally think he is HILARIOUS and makes the workouts so much fun!!  The time flies by!

Here is a video clip showing some of what the workouts are like!!!

CLICK HERE

I am really excited to see what this program is all about as I have heard nothing but amazing things!! I am excited to introduce this program to my parents who do have certain restrains with their movements but I am sure this will be something that will excite them!


From Tony Horton himself,

"P90 is the result of everything I've learned in 20 years.

Results from 90 days of P90!

Here's the key . . . In as little as 25 minutes a day, P90 will help you completely change your body—not by working you harder—but by keeping it simple. Simple cardio. Simple resistance training. A simple approach to portion control. I won't say these new workouts are easy . . . but they're a whole lot easier to get done now. And that's how P90 will help you finally get the body you want."

If you are interested, email me at Lynng258@gmail.com.  I can help you get connected with the amazing program :)

SOUTHWEST HUMMUS & PESTO HUMMUS

Southwestern Hummus

1 can rinsed and drained black beans
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cilantro leaves
1 tsp cumin
pepper, salt, chili powder to taste

Blend and enjoy!




Pesto Hummus

1 can rinsed and drained chick peas
1/3 cup tahini
2 Tbsp chickpea basil pesto
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

More about me and my fitness story

***Honesty Alert***
What was I like before beachbody?

This is a question I get asked quite a bit. I was a former college athlete who struggled with my weight and self confidence all throughout college. I loved competing and working hard but absolutely hated shopping for new clothes. I did not like how I looked in the mirror, didn't like how clothes felt on me besides my soccer clothes, and I didn't know how to fix it.

I joined weight watchers, lost some weight, worked my ass off in soccer and finished my 4 years. I had thunder thighs at the end of 4 years.

Afterwards I fell into the trap of putting on weight, dropping weight...always back and forth. I would workout for hours, but I was still never happy with my definition or the way I felt. I didn't know what to do.

Beachbody saved me. I was introduced to insanity from my beachbody coach and entered my first 30 day healthy eating group. The support from others, the health tips, motivation and meal planning...it was truly amazing to experience!! Beachbody helped me incorporate weight training, not just overdosing on cardio. It helped improve my confidence, my enjoyment in shopping came back, my love for cooking and cooking healthy was finally there. The workouts came with a schedule to follow, eating right and making unhealthy recipes the right way, drinking the shakeology...it all came together for me.

I was once an unhappy, unconfident person and then grew into a confident, outgoing person who is enthused to share my beachbody experience with others. There truly is nothing better than being healthy and getting fit.

Whenever you feel like there is nothing left, you just have to take a step in the right direction.

I am always here to help people. If they have a will...there is a way!!

CAULIFLOWER MAC & CHEESE

Seriously this recipe is super easy and well worth it!  It will not add pounds to the waist line like real mac and cheese!  Give it a go and let me know what ya think!

INGREDIENTS:
1 head of cauliflower broken into florets
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
1/2 cup milk of choice
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese or whatever cheese you want
salt and pepper to taste
Panko-optional

DIRECTIONS:
1. Toss cauliflower with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 tbsp olive oil.  Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or till crispy.
2. While that is cooking heat up the rest of the oil, combine with flour to make a paste.  Add milk and keep stirring.  Then add cheese and salt and pepper.
3. Take cauliflower out and put in a pyrex dish.  Pour sauce over top. Optional panko breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 10 more minutes.
4. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!!!

3 Day Refresh Results!!

I was totally off track with eating healthy lately.  I had parties to attend, 4th of July, BBQ's, etc.  I left all of this get in the way of a healthy lifestyle that I love.  I was establishing bad habits and was disappointed for not feeling the best.  I was tired all the time, not sleeping well, clothes didn't fit the same....IT SUCKED!!

I also felt bloated and hated looking in the mirror. I was just not happy and overall knew I could do better!

So I got the 3 Day Refresh, a New program from Beachbody that you watch the video and see more about: CLICK HERE 

For the rest of July, It is only $140!!!...That is over $70 in savings as you get a bag of shakeology, and the 3 day refresh!!  Seriously this is even more the reason why I couldn't pass up this opportunity.


THE PROCESS:
You have 1 Shakeology a day, 2 Vanilla fresh shakes that come with the package, 1 Fiber sweep drink, and some fruits and vegetables along with healthy fats.  Honestly, it really isn't bad at all.  A lot of those Juice cleanses or fasts leave you starving and hating life....I LOVED THIS!!  I did not feel hungry and if I got any urges, I  just had some green tea.  I highly recommend this program.

THE RESULTS:

So 3 Days later, I FEEL AMAZING!!! Bloating is gone, I am so happy looking in the mirror, I do not have cravings anymore and I am staying on track.  Not distracted by outside, unhealthy foods, do not want pastries which I was getting into a bad habit of, and most of all MY CLOTHES FEEL GOOD ON ME!  I FEEL SEXY, I FEEL FIT.  That is the biggest part :)  And hey, I am back on track and going to CONTINUE losing and toning my body and eating healthy!!


DOWN 4.4 Pounds in 3 days
LOST 6 inches TOTAL
         .5 inches off both arms
         1.5 inches off my chest
         2.5 inches off my hips
         1 inch off each leg
         .5 inches off my butt  (and yes I measure this because I am always doing squats to make this firmer for bikini season haha)

So there it is.  My recap of the 3 Day refresh!  If you want the Challenge pack this month, DO IT NOW!!!!!  CLICK HERE

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE BITES

Hands down these are SO SIMPLE to make and so yummy!!  Seriously give these a try!

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (6-8) fresh dates
1/2 cup raw pecans
2 Tablespoons raw cacao nibs
2 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut


DIRECTIONS:
1. Put pecans and coconut in blender until it is flour like consistency
2. Add the cacao nibs and dates and blend until fully incorporated.
3. Take a tablespoon of the mixture, roll into a ball.
4. Place in a sealed container and store in the fridge.

ENJOY!!

CINNAMON SWIRL PROTEIN PANCAKES

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 banana mashed up
1 1/2 Tbsp almond milk
1 egg white
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp oat flour
1/2 scoop cinnamon swirl cellucor protein powder

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix wet ingredients together, set aside.
2. Mix dry ingredients together, set aside.
3. Mix wet and dry ingredients and cook on pan strayed with pam.
4. ENJOY and top with a little greek yogurt mixed with PB2 and honey!! Or whatever you prefer:)

HEALTHY BIRTHDAY CAKE

ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS!!! Thank you to @tastyhealth for the recipe!

150g whole almonds
1 tsp baking powder
4 Tbsp granulated sweetener of choice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Whole eggs plus 2 egg whites

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 7" or 8" round pan with parchment paper
2. Place almonds in a food processor and run for a couple minutes until the almonds are ground to a course meal.  Put the almond meal in a bowl, add baking powder and stir well.  Set aside.
3. Whisk one egg white in a bowl until stiff and set aside.  This will take a long time by hand so an electric mixer would be a HUGE help!!
4. In a mixing bowl beat eggs plus one egg white with sweetener (I used stevia) until fluffy. Add the almond meal and stir just until evenly combined.  GENTLY fold in the stiff egg white.  DO NOT STIR!  You want to keep the air in the batter.  Pour into the pan and immediately put in the oven.
5. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until cake has risen.
6. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, run a knife along the sides and invert the pan onto a large plate.
7. When it is completely cool, cut cake in half and fill it with whatever you like!  I used mashed up bananas and Justin's Hazelnut PB (whipped with milk).  Top with cool whip or frosting!!  SOOO GOOD!! 

STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

When I saw this recipe I just had to try it!  My mom makes the unhealthy version of this over Thanksgiving so when I tried it and showed this to her...she said I'm hired this year to make it!  Try it out and let me know what ya think!


INGREDIENTS:
2 Medium sweet potatoes, cooked (bake or microwave)
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1 Tbsp cream cheese (1/3 less fat)
2 egg whites
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
mini marshmallows
corn flakes
almond slivers or pecans

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Cut sweet potatoes in half and scoop out the middle, leaving the skin as a "shell"
3. Mix sweet potato insides with PB, cream cheese, egg whites and spices.
4. Scoop mixture back into shells.
5. Crush up the almonds and corn flakes, crumble on top and place a few mini marshmallows on top.
6. Bake for 15 minutes until marshmallows begin to brown.  Can broil for last minute if desired.

ENJOY!

21 Day Fix Results!!

This 21 day experience was pretty amazing.  I learned so so much about myself, my eating habits, how nutrition truly makes the biggest difference in results, and how food is surrounding us in our day to day lives without us even realizing it.

Week 2 was a bit of a struggle as I will flat out admit I cheated several times. The media surrounds us with food and I was weak and gave in. But week 3 I was STRONG and DETERMINED as I knew I had a trip to Florida just days away.  I stuck to it, did the 3 day quick fix at the end, did the double workouts and nailed it! It is more about what I learned than my "number" results but at the same time I am so happy with how much toning and how hard the actual workouts are. I thought there was no way a 30 minute workout could kick my ass...WRONG!

Things learned:

• I used to eat SO MUCH EXTRA food during meal prep
• I ate too much carbs
• I used to crave sweets and fruit all the time
• I would eat too close to bed time
• I didn't hydrate enough
• I worked out too much and did not match my efforts in the kitchen

After this 21 day fix, I will now take it into round two after a few days away in Florida to get some sun and relaxation time.  I will still hold myself accountable while away by knowing how much of each kind of food to eat, even when I am out to eat. SERIOUSLY those few bites of bad, unhealthy food is NOT WORTH THE GUILT AFTER! I will get my workouts in before hitting up the beach, and you better believe I am taking my shakeology with me!  I already looked up that the hotel had a gym before we booked it...have to sweat it out before putting the bikini on.

So the results.... Lost 7 pounds, 4 inches.  I am told my booty looks a lot smaller but that isn't one of the measurements I took haha so add a couple inches to that total lost! Waist is smaller, I FINALLY lost inches off of my soccer legs, and toned up my back and abs.  Beyond excited!

This program was by far the best way to learn how to eat properly.  It truly SIMPLIFIES NUTRITION, and CHALLENGES YOU IN 30 MINUTE WORKOUTS!! The color coded portion controlled containers were awesome!  If you are thinking about this program, JUST DO IT!

And always ask me Lynng258@gmail.com if you have any questions about the program!

Week 1 OVER! Heading into Week 2 of 21 Day Fix

Wow did this week go by so fast!  I was prepared for a week of starving and got just the opposite.  The 21 day fix is no joke...you are NOT starving, but instead are fueling your body with what it needs.  I was shocked that my body handled it so well.

DOWN 4 pounds so far--have yet to measure inches. But it isn't even about that, it is about how amazing I feel and how much more energy I have!

Things I have learned:

1. You can take the 21 day fix on the road!  I traveled out of state to North Carolina to visit my best friend.  I was scared because I had only been on the fix for 2 days and traveling was definitely a major concern.  Honestly, it was so easy to stay on track.  As long as your meals are packed and you are prepared then there is NO reason not to succeed!

2. WOW did I eat a lot of carbs before the FIX.  I used to eat wayyyyy to many, and crave them all the time.  I was probably over eating carbs because my body was still hungry due to lack of protein in my previous meal plans before the fix.

3. I used to eat fruit too close to bed time.  I will admit...I love my sleep. I have the habit of at least getting 8 hours a night so that I am not cranky.  Before the fix I would eat too close to bed time AND be eating fruit before bed. (Plus I was choosing the fruits highest in grams of sugar!)  All those sugars were bad for my body to break down.

 

4. 30 minutes of working out is definitely enough!  I LOVE being in the gym for hours.  Not sure if its the people interaction or what but it is fun and enjoyable to me.  But I have A LOT more time to do other things I love AND be caught up on all my work emails.  Plus working out from home is so convenient..no travel time around crazy Boston. TOTAL BONUS!



Looking into Week 2...

Meal planning was SO MUCH EASIER and I was SO MUCH MORE CREATIVE in the meals.  So excited for some of the foods this week!!  I may even substitute some healthy pancakes in for a breakfast planned!  And yes, there will be some edits for some "treats" which replace a yellow container in there twice this week because seriously those recipes in the 21 Day fix book are AMAZING!!  Here is the meal plan.

21 Day Fix Begins!

So some of you have heard about this new program by Beachbody called the 21 Day Fix.  Well yesterday started my journey on this challenge to see what it is all about.

First things first...what does it entail?

• 30 minute home workouts (with Autumn Calabrese who is an awesome motivator!)
• Portion control eating...NOT A STARVATION DIET (Color coded containers as shown!)
• Eating the right amount of different kinds of foods...based on your current weight
• Proper hydration (seriously make it exciting and mix it up a bit with some ideas shown below...live a little people!)
• Eating 5 meals a day, about every 2-3 hours

Can I Cheat?...Can I have a drink?

• Sure you can substitute one purple container for a 4oz glass of wine 3 times a week
• Autumn gives you "TREAT" recipes that you can use to substitute for one yellow container

But what about my SHAKEOLOGY?!?
Don't you worry shakeology lovers....you can still have your shake!  And personally I prefer it because it is an easy meal to "plan" and it substitutes as a protein. Protein for me is always a weak area because I just never eat enough of it.  A great tool they give you in the book is the tally sheets to make sure you are hitting all of the proper containers throughout the day. The first week was hard to plan, I will flat out admit that, but even after a day of doing it, it is so easy to follow through!







FREE FOODS....say whattttttt?
Yeah I was so excited to hear there were free foods too!  Mustards, vinegars, fresh or dry spices are just amongst a few under this category.  And thank goodness for this because I love my condiments!







What am I looking forward to the most?

• I am only on day two and yes I already lost a pound on the first day so clearly weight loss is a motivator!
• I am also looking forward to learning so much more about my nutrition.  It is crazy to me that I already realized how often I was eating TOO BIG of portion sizes.  I used to eat so much oatmeal in the morning and put minimal fruit in it where now it is the opposite way around!  
• 30 minute workouts!  I am a gym rat through and through.  I love being there, love being around people who share a health and fitness passion...but hell I can't pass up 30 minute workouts AT HOME!  I hate traveling to the gym in the snow so this will help!

 Have more questions on the 21 Day Fix?? Just ask!! 

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PASTA WITH SAUCE AND CLEAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

Step 1: To cook Squash cut it in half, take out the seeds, and place cut side down in a baking dish.
Fill with about a 1/2 inch of water and cook on 375 degrees for about 45 minutes or until tender.

Step 2: Let cool and then using a fork scrape the squash out.  It will look like long strands of pasta!

Step 3: Make homemade sauce or choose a clean eating one off the shelf.  Sorry no sharing my family's recipe!


Ingredients for Meatballs:
1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cup oat bran
3 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
3 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
2 cloves of garlic mashed
1 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
red pepper flakes to taste (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine egg and oat bran.  Add spices and mix.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix.
4. Make into little meatballs and place on a cookie sheet sprayed with pam
5. Cook for about 20 minutes, turning them half way through.

ENJOY ALL THE ABOVE!!!!

CHICKPEA BASIL PESTO

INGREDIENTS:

1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh basil
1 Tbsp olive oil
Juice of one lime
3 Tbsp water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp natural sweetener

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in a food processor. Store in the fridge!

YOU WILL LOVE THIS ON EVERYTHING!