Simply Living a Fit Life

Couldn’t think of a better side dish to go with a nice medium rare steak and it's from fixate.    Zucchini Bake 1/2 c   grated Parmesan cheese 2 TBSP  freshly grated lemon peel 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise 1 TBSP  olive oil    Preheat oven to 350   Combine cheese, lemon peel, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl; mix well.  Set aside. Place zucchini skin side down in large baking dish.  Brush with oil, covering all of zucchini.  Sprinkle evenly with cheese mixture. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!!

Who is ready to join me tomorrow,  July 25th for my MOM'S SUMMER STRONG CHALLENGE?? To start us off we will begin with 7 days of PREP:  we cover meal planning, recipes and tips to help you get up and running followed by our 3 week – 21 DAY Challenge!! Vacation? Weddings?  Traveling?  AND Company?  I cover it ALL!!!!! You are about to discover ways to create a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with balance, fulfillment and best of all~RESULTS! This group will combine NUTRITION and FITNESS!! I will be highlighting the 21-Day Fix this month since this programs has been KEY in helping not only myself but the majority of my challengers. You will get sample meal plans within the group but you will also have the freedom and flexibility to make specific plans to fit YOUR LIFESTYLE. One of the requirements of this group is that I MUST BE YOUR COACH and you commit to a fitness program that we will select together. Each participant will replace one meal with Shakeolo...

So I just finished up 16 weeks of Hard Corps and  I can't say that I had a great physical transformation, but that that is because my nutrition hasn't been the best.  With Easter, traveling and a few birthdays I have been more relaxed with my eating habits.  What I can say is that even thou I didn't always eat clean the program really gives immediate results when I was being mindful of my clean eating.  I can tell you that I am stronger than when I started...I am able to do more pull ups and push ups. All in all...when you look at my experience with Hard Corps I am happy to say that I love the ease of a 22 minute workout and glad to add it to my fitness library.  I will definitely pull it out when I am in a time crunch and will give this one another go around at some point. Something about turning 46 made made me want to tackle Insanity Max 30 as my next program. I guess just because I am another year older doesn't mean I need to feel it, and the name ju...

Hard to believe summer is just around the corner.  Are you prepared to put your shorts, tanks and swimsuits on?  Don't wait for that 80 degree day only to find...your favorite shorts don't button. We have been wearing big and bulky clothing around for the last 4 months so it's easy to miss those 5-10 pounds that creep on over the holidays.  I am here to tell you that you that you can still eat and get back into those shorts without starving or giving up your carbs! Ready to hear more?? I will help you succeed with ACCOUNTABILITY~ In a private group with like minded individuals working toward the same goal! By using SIMPLE NUTRITION I will help you to create tasty quick healthy meals. With SHAKEOLOGY you will get your healthiest meal of the day which is packed full of over 70 superfoods!! We will find the PERFECT EXERCISE SOLUTION to get you MAXIMUM RESULTS in the least amount of time! I will provide you FREE SUPPORT each and every day!! My newest C...

Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: 1 tsp.           Olive oil 1 lb. 10 oz   Raw lean beef stew meat 1                  Medium onion, chopped  1                  Medium carrot, sliced 2                  Medium celery stalks, chopped 4 cloves       Garlic, finely chopped 8 cups          Low sodium organic beef broth, divided use 1/2 cup        Red wine 1/4 tsp         Himalayan salt (or sea salt) 1 tsp            ground black pepper 1 tsp            ground smoked paprika 3                  bay leaves 2                  medium tomatoes, chopped 2   ...

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing Love this dressing from the Rations for Results Nutrition guide.  Served it over this awesome salad which happens to be meat free.  Ingredients: 8 oz                Roasted red bell peppers, packed in water, drained 2 cloves         Garlic, finely chopped 3 Tbsp           Red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp           Dijon Mustard 1/2 tsp           Himalayan Salt (or sea salt) 5 Tbsp           Extra Virgin olive oil Directions: Place bell peppers, garlic, vinegar, mustard and salt in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Slowly add oil; blending until smooth. Store in the refrigerator, tightly covered, until ready to use. Fix counts; 1 orange (makes 8 servings, about 2 Tbsp each)

    pic from fixate cookbook Grandma's Tomato Sauce I am so looking forward to gardening this year and doing some canning!!  It's so hard to find healthy options in the local market these days but leave it to Autumn Calabrese to bless us with this natural sauce recipe from her Fixate cookbook and it only takes about 40 min to prep. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp            olive oil 1                     medium onion, chopped 4 cloves          garlic, finely chopped 1 (6-oz) can    tomato paste, no salt added 1/2 cup            red wine 2 cans             whole peeled tomatoes (28-oz ea)       (San Marzano or Cento) Crushed                        or pureed in blender 2 Tbsp            agave...

So as a beachbody coach one of the things I absolutely love is the fact that I get to try such a variety of workouts!!!  Sometimes I like to get in and get done...face it we are all busy!!!  Right now I need to make the most of my time!!  I WANT RESULTS and I don't have hours to work at it!!  You don't need tons of equipment for this one or a lot of extra space so it will work for anyone!  The great thing about this program is that is was created by Tony Horton and his no non sense approach to fitness.  This program will get you results in only 22 minutes per day, 6 days a week!!  Seriously who can't find 22 minutes?? Tony said The men and women of the United States military inspired him to create his latest masterpiece.  During the last 15 years, Horton has toured dozens of bases all over the world, helping troops in every branch of the armed forces maximize their physical potential. “I have tremendous respect for our troops,” says...

Shamrock Shake 1scoop greenberry 8 oz unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp natural peanut butter Splash of mint extract or mint water Ice to your liking Blend to desired consistency Loading...

Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein Takeout Makeover! I decided to tackle a take out favorite and modify it to get rid of the normal sugar laden teriyaki sauce. This version is lower in calories, fat and sodium and comes together in less than 30 minutes.  So next time you consider reaching for a takeout menu, stop and throw this simple recipe together.   Ingredients: 1 package brown rice lo mein noodles 1 lb cooked Shrimp (or 1 pound cooked chicken breast) 1 bag frozen broccoli, steam fresh bag Sauce Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 ginger root; grated 1/2 c. coconut  aminos 1/4 c water  1/4 cup agave syrup 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1/2 ginger root; grated 1 tsp sriracha Directions: Whisk sauce ingredients together in bowl and set aside. Put Broccoli in the microwave according to directions. In large skillet on medium heat add sauce and bring to boil then reduce to simmer.   Cook noodles according to package directions Add ...

                      pic Fixate cookbook Edamame Salad Every now and again I like a good meatless meal and this find arrived just in time for Ash Wednesday.  Give it a try and let me know how you like!! Ingredients: 1 c  Shelled edamame 1/2 c sliced napa cabbage 1/2 c shredded carrots 1/2 c thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/4  avocado, chopped 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro 1Tbsp black sesame seeds Directions: Place cabbage, edamame, carrots and red pepper on serving plate a Top with avocado, cilantro and sesame seeds. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp Asian Vinaigrette Fix counts: 1-1/2 Green, 2 Yellow, 1 Blue, 1 Orange

Yum...Peanut Butter and Banana I would say that sure qualifies for Bliss this morning!! Ingredients: 1/2 c unsweetened almond milk 1/2 c water 1 scoop chocolate shakeology 1/2 medium frozen banana 2 tsp all natural peanut butter 1 c ice Place almond milk, water, shakeology, banana, peanut butter and ice in blender, cover and blend until  smooth. fix counts: 1 purple, 1 red and 1 spoon

Italian Meatballs Serves 10 (4 meatballs each) Ingredients: 1/3 c whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 c unsweetened almond milk 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic finely chopped 2 lb raw ground 93% lean ground turkey breast 2  large eggs 1/4 c finely chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp  dried oregano leaves 1/2 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 4 cups Grandmas Tomato Sauce Directions: Preheat oven to 425 Line large baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly coated with cooking spray Place bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl.  Set aside, soak for 10 minutes. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium low heat. Add onion, cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Combine onion mixture, turkey, eggs, parsley, cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, and bread crumb mixture in a large bowl; mix well with clean hands or wooden spoon, Refrigerate, covered for 1 hour. With clean wet han...

Photo: Fixate cookbook Caesar Salad  2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 3/4 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, breast, boneless, skinless 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tsp drained capers 1 slice whole grain sprouted bread, cut into cubes, toasted 2 Tbsp Caesar Salad dressing Place lettuce on plate; top with chicken, cheese, capers and toasted bread. Drizzle with Caesar Salad Dressing; toss gently to blend. Serve immediately. Caesar Dressing 1/2 cup reduced fat greek yogurt 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 anchovies 1/3 c EVOO 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 dash sea salt or Himalayan salt Place yogurt, lemon juice, cheese, garlic, anchovies, oil, pepper, and salt in a blender or food processor; cover.  Blend until smooth.

Do you find yourself hitting the drive thru because you are short on time in the morning??   These little gems are so quick you could whip them up in less than 5 minutes, with a few short cuts* and out of the oven when you step out of the shower. Vegetable Egg Cups Serves 6 (2 each) Ingredients: 12 large Eggs 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced Himalayan salt to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Lightly spray a 12 cup muffin tin  Place eggs in large bowl and whisk to blend,  Season with salt and pepper if desired Add vegetables; mix well Pour egg mixture into muffin tins evenly Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean Top with 1 Tbsp of clean salsa Fix counts: 1 Red per serving *time saving tip:  use egg beaters and frozen pepper, onion mix or mushrooms for the veggies

Sloppy joes are a favorite of mine but not using that can of manwich not so much.  There is something about reading these ingredients that totally sickens me ingredient list : Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Less than 2% of: Salt, Sugar, Dehydrated Onions, Dehydrated Red and Green Bell Peppers, Chile Pepper, Tomato Fiber, Spices, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Dehydrated Garlic, Carob Bean Gum, Natural Flavors.   I want to feel good about my food and what I am feeding my family.  There are too many diseases and sickness going around and I feel more and more it is what we are eating.  So I refuse to keep purchasing food that isn't manufactured because its good for me but because of profit! When I came across this recipe from Autumn Calabrese in the fixate cookbook I had to give it a try. No it isn't manwich but it is AMAZING!!!  I even served it up for my son and he totally enjoyed it with some mac n...

Skinny jeans and comfort food...just don't mix...right??  WRONG!!!  This week I am enjoying sloppy joes, mac n cheese, Pizza, and Ice cream.   What if I told you that you can enjoy the foods you love-without counting a single calorie and finally fit into your skinny jeans??  Would I have your attention??  Lose weight and skip the dieting??  Tell me more...right?!?!?   Yes...you can finally lose weight without dieting!!!  Portion controlled containers and one 30 minute workout each day...it's that simple!!! Imagine having 1:1 support, motivation, meal planning and prep, tips and tricks to reach your health and fitness goals?  If this sounds like something you are interested in complete my application for details  Loading...

Clean Pizza Sauce Simple sauce recipe that is full of flavor and you can throw it together in 10 minutes.  I love using whole wheat pita breads and I cut them into 4 for portion control.  Pair this with a salad and you will be satisfied and not kicking yourself for eating more than your share of the pie. Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups Tomato Sauce 3/4 cup tomato paste 1 Tbsp oregano 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp basil 1 tsp Himalayan salt Directions: In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce and paste until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well

When the weather turns cool there is something about a good bowl of stew!!  This recipe is straight out of the fixate cookbook and it is delicious!!! Hearty Beef and Butternut Squash Stew Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil 1-1/2 lbs raw lean beef stew meat,  cut into 2 inch cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 c low sodium organic beef broth 1 bay leaf 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 cups cubed butternut squash 1/4 c chopped fresh flat leaf parsley Directions: 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 2. Add beef, cook, stirring frequently about 4-5 minutes or until beef is brown. 3. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes or until onion is translucent. 4. Add garlic, cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute. 5. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil.     Reduce heat to med-low,...