This is a very simple treat that could be served for Breakfast or as a Snack. It's so simple that there's really no need to create a recipe other than to show that it is a Fix Approved meal.



Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup of Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• 1 1/4 Cups of Fresh Blueberries
• 2 tbsp of clean granola* - no high fructose corn syrup.  I use Bear Naked.

Growing up, my mama would make this dish that we referred to as Poor Man's Stir Fry. We called it that because the ingredients were simple and not exotic. It didn't require special sauces or hard to find vegetables. It was something that anyone could make and the ingredients could be found in most people's kitchen.

This dish has become somewhat of a comfort food for me. It's also a dish that my family absolutely loves every time I make it.  So I wanted to share it with all of you.

The ingredients are simple:

• 1 lb Lean Ground Meat (beef, turkey) My family prefers beef
• 2 cups Carrots, cut
• 2 cups Green Beans, cut
• 1/2 - 1 tbsp of Minced Garlic
• 1/2 to 1 Medium Onion Diced or 1/2 tbsp of Dehydrated Onion Flakes (my oldest son does not care for the slimy texture of the fresh onions)
• 2 tsp of EVOO
• Black Pepper to taste
• Low Sodium Soy Sauce to taste (sub Raw Coconut Aminos for much less Sodium)

I have been an avid Oatmeal for Breakfast kind of gal for almost a year now. Not only is it a hearty, healthy breakfast, but as a nursing mother it helped me maintain my milk production.  So I am always looking for different ways to prepare it without adding sugar.

Here is a new recipe I found in the 21 Day Fix Extreme Eating Plan.  I prepare mine a little different than the recipe in the eating plan.

• 1 Cup of Hot Water
• 1/4 Cup Quick Cook Steel-Cut or Rolled Oats
• 1 tsp Smooth All-Natural Peanut Butter
• 1 Cup of Sliced Strawberries

It's hard to believe that we are already in the 2nd month of 2015! Where did January go? The past month was a bit of a struggle for me. I guess the Holidays really did a number on me and it took me a month to recover.

So, today is the dreaded "Day after Leg Day".  And boy, am I feeling it.  See, yesterday I got a sneak peak at one of Autumn Calabrese's new 21 Day Fix Extreme workouts via Beachbody On Demand. It isn't even being released until tomorrow, and I got a sneak peak.



The 21 Day Fix Extreme is similar to the 21 Day Fix in that the workouts are only 30 minutes and it comes with the portion control containers. It is like the original program but SUPERCHARGED! I've only done the Plyo workout since it was a Sneak Peak through Beachbody On Demand. And by the way, if you don't have your club membership locked in I would do so before March rolls around.  You are going to want to have access to Beachbody on Demand. 


What is 21 Day Fix Extreme?

• A 21-day program with simple portion control, clean eating, and extreme 30-minute workouts.

• The portion-control containers take all the guesswork out of how much you should eat.

• The Eating Plan will tell you exactly what to eat and when—and how to eat cleaner than ever.

• If getting tone and shredded is what you're looking for, this program is for you.

This is a question I get asked quite often.  And there's no simple answer. I think that at first people expect you to immediately say "Yes. You should absolutely become a coach. This would be perfect for you. Let's get you signed up right away." But jumping in guns a blazing could possibly backfire (see what I did there?). I would never tell someone that they are a good fit when he/she may not be. Because let's face it, coaching is not for everyone. And that's ok.

I was born and raised in the south - Georgia to be exact. A southern accent and a love for things fried were 2 of the many gifts bestowed upon me for living there. So when I went there to visit over Memorial Day weekend I was a tad bit afraid. I was afraid that all of the hard work I had put into getting fit and losing weight was going to be undone. This wasn't because I thought I would eat at fast food restaurants or anything. It was because my mama CAN COOK! And I don't mean that she knows how to throw a meal in a crockpot or put a box in the microwave. That woman can make things taste amazing! Not only is she great at cooking Filipino Cuisine, but she is a master of Southern Cuisine as well. So in order to set myself up for success at my mama's house, I told her that I was eating healthy and needed to stay away from certain foods. I also told her not to fix anything special for me and that I could fend for myself. So what does she cook for breakfast the first morning? Sausage, biscuits, and gravy! My favorite! It was a trap,really. If I refused to eat it, I was being rude because she did prepare it especially for me. I was doomed and did what any Southern Belle would do. I ate a very conservative portion. In order to keep from consuming the whole pan of biscuits, I drank my Shakeology first. That seemed to work and that was what I did throughout my stay. It kept me from over indulging while still being able to enjoy the wonderful Southern Cuisine that my mama was so intent on feeding me. I was surrounded by grits, bacon, fried eggs, and biscuits in the mornings and steaks, salads, and grilled corn for supper. And even though I was not able to squeeze in any workout time, I managed to maintain my "pre-mama's house" weight! That was truly an accomplishment and I made sure that I shared my triumph with my husband at least 3 times on the morning of our last day there. You see, every time we've gone to visit my family we each gained 5-10 pounds. This time, thanks to my decision to take better care of myself and eat healthier (or at least in moderation) I finally broke the cycle and thwarted off those extra pounds. It was not an easy task, but I made it out without having to loosen my belt.