I love regular chili, but sometimes it's nice to change it up. This recipe is simple and won't break the bank.
What you need:
2tsp sea salt
2Tbsp chili powder
2 cloves of minced garlic
12 oz Can of diced tomatoes
1/2 cup all natural BBQ sauce
2 Tbsp honey
2tsp pepper
1lb shredded cooked chicken
Can of kidney beans
Can of cannelli beans
1/4 cup diced onions
1/2 cup of chopped red peppers (or pepper of choice)
2Tbsp coconut oil
I've put approx. Measurements on the seasonings. I honestly change the amount every time depending on what I think it needs.
Instructions:
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt your coconut oil. Add onions and peppers. Cook until they are soft (5 min.). Add in chili powder, garlic, pepper, salt. Cook over medium low for a few minutes. At this point I like to use a medium-large pot. I pour the tomatoes, bbq sauce, honey, chicken and beans in over medium heat. Then add in everything from the sauce pan. Cook for about 7-10 minutes over medium heat. Add spices to your liking and enjoy!
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Introducing P90
Tony Horton has done it again! He has come out with a new workout program for those of you who find P90X just a little to high impact. Want to know the best part? You can still get extreme results! The transformations are astounding with this program!
P90 is in Tony's words, "Straightforward. Fundamental. Doable."
The workouts are easy to follow. Nothing crazy! Sometimes you just want SIMPLE.
P90 is great, because it's designed to work for EVERYONE! Anyone can do this! With several cardio blasting, resistance and sculpting workouts, you're sure to change you body in the best way. It's broken up into three phases, A, B and C.
Can I lose a substantial amount of weight with this program?
YES! Absolutely! Just because the workout is simple doesn't mean it's easy. It's still very much a workout!
Can I get my abs back with this program?
Uh Heck Yeah! With THREE Ab ripper workouts (around 15min) that are sure make your abs BURN.
When can I get this program?
You can get it through a coach in just three days! Fill out my contact form or message me on Facebook if you're interested.
P90 is in Tony's words, "Straightforward. Fundamental. Doable."The workouts are easy to follow. Nothing crazy! Sometimes you just want SIMPLE. P90 is great, because it's designed to work for EVERYONE! Anyone can do this! With several cardio blasting, resistance and sculpting workouts, you're sure to change you body in the best way. It's broken up into three phases, A, B and C.
Can I lose a substantial amount of weight with this program?
YES! Absolutely! Just because the workout is simple doesn't mean it's easy. It's still very much a workout!
Can I get my abs back with this program?
Uh Heck Yeah! With THREE Ab ripper workouts (around 15min) that are sure make your abs BURN.
When can I get this program?
You can get it through a coach in just three days! Fill out my contact form or message me on Facebook if you're interested.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
How The Space Cadet Mom Functions
If you know me, then you know that I can be a total space cadet. I have every intention of doing everything I say I'm going to do...I just get distracted and forget. After having my second child, it seemed like I had 24/7 baby brain. It was worse than it had ever been! I forgot to pay bills (something I NEVER do!) and I was double booking appts. I just couldn't seem to remember anything! It was embarrassing and made me feel really stupid.
The last couple of months I have been working on a system to keep me on track. I have had to find what works best for me and my family. It's taken some trial and error, but I finally found a system that works for me. I don't know that it will work for you, but I wanted to share my system anyways.
First things first. A clean house helps keep a clear mind. Having a three year old tornado and a 10 month old makes it very difficult to keep things clean. There are always toys everywhere! I'm not a mom who tells her child she can only have one toy at a time, and I won't kid myself into believing that I will ever be that way. I do not have a designated play room in my house, so the toys are spread out all over our family room. Honestly, I used to be so embarrassed by this, but I think you have to learn how to not care what other people think. I've tried to organize the toys by having a variety of containers for certain toys, but the organization takes forever and it just doesn't work for me! If that works for you, then that is amazing. Keep it up. I am using several containers for toys, but I'm not so knit picky about what goes in what container. Instead, I have a large toy box for larger toys and a few small containers for smaller toys. It's easy to just throw the toys in each container. I try to keep girly stuff in one and animals in another ( you get the picture ), but if they get mixed up then, who cares. The stuff is off the floor and that is what matters.
I have devised a DAILY cleaning schedule for myself that actually really works. Unless you are Supermom, you just can't do everything in one day. It's easy if you get yourself in a habit of doing certain things on certain days, and it really keeps your house pretty clean. There are things that you need to do daily, like clean the kitchen counters and pick up toys, but other things you can schedule into your week. For example, Mondays are floor days for me. Generally I do have to sweep up my house daily due to the kids dropping crumbs everywhere, but on Mondays I really concentrate on it and I mop EVERY floor that is not carpet. I have posted my schedule below.
Like a lot of things, you can have every intention of keeping up with a cleaning schedule, but you just fall off schedule because you forget or you're tired. I have downloaded To Do Tasks on my Android, and it has made my life so much more orderly! I put EVERYTHING in there. I schedule out my days and a little alarm goes off every time I have something I need to be doing. I have an alarm for Laundry that goes off every day at 7:25AM. That way I remember to put the laundry in the wash daily, so that I don't end up with piles to do at the end of the week. If I have an appt. I put it in there. If I have a bill to pay, I put it in there. I have my whole day planned and put in my To Do app. I have an example of my day below. By doing this, I am able to have designated time for work, cleaning, and play time with my kids. It makes my day go so much smoother!
Another thing I've done is make a board where I have dinners for the week listed, a calendar, and a place for bills. For bills, I take sticky notes and write the bill on it and when it's due. I stick it on the board and when I pay it, I just take it off the board. Having a visual really helps me see what I need to do. I love it! I have a few other little things that I've learned to do and will be sharing them in my FREE 7 day group about keeping your life in order (or more so than it was! haha). If you are a naturally organized Supermom, then this probably isn't helpful for you. I happen to be super spacey and distract able so I have to really focus to keep things in order. If you are like me, then I hope this helps! If you want to join my 7 day group just friend me and ask to join! I'm hoping it can be a great place for moms to post good advice as well. Facebook Group
The last couple of months I have been working on a system to keep me on track. I have had to find what works best for me and my family. It's taken some trial and error, but I finally found a system that works for me. I don't know that it will work for you, but I wanted to share my system anyways.
First things first. A clean house helps keep a clear mind. Having a three year old tornado and a 10 month old makes it very difficult to keep things clean. There are always toys everywhere! I'm not a mom who tells her child she can only have one toy at a time, and I won't kid myself into believing that I will ever be that way. I do not have a designated play room in my house, so the toys are spread out all over our family room. Honestly, I used to be so embarrassed by this, but I think you have to learn how to not care what other people think. I've tried to organize the toys by having a variety of containers for certain toys, but the organization takes forever and it just doesn't work for me! If that works for you, then that is amazing. Keep it up. I am using several containers for toys, but I'm not so knit picky about what goes in what container. Instead, I have a large toy box for larger toys and a few small containers for smaller toys. It's easy to just throw the toys in each container. I try to keep girly stuff in one and animals in another ( you get the picture ), but if they get mixed up then, who cares. The stuff is off the floor and that is what matters.
I have devised a DAILY cleaning schedule for myself that actually really works. Unless you are Supermom, you just can't do everything in one day. It's easy if you get yourself in a habit of doing certain things on certain days, and it really keeps your house pretty clean. There are things that you need to do daily, like clean the kitchen counters and pick up toys, but other things you can schedule into your week. For example, Mondays are floor days for me. Generally I do have to sweep up my house daily due to the kids dropping crumbs everywhere, but on Mondays I really concentrate on it and I mop EVERY floor that is not carpet. I have posted my schedule below.
Like a lot of things, you can have every intention of keeping up with a cleaning schedule, but you just fall off schedule because you forget or you're tired. I have downloaded To Do Tasks on my Android, and it has made my life so much more orderly! I put EVERYTHING in there. I schedule out my days and a little alarm goes off every time I have something I need to be doing. I have an alarm for Laundry that goes off every day at 7:25AM. That way I remember to put the laundry in the wash daily, so that I don't end up with piles to do at the end of the week. If I have an appt. I put it in there. If I have a bill to pay, I put it in there. I have my whole day planned and put in my To Do app. I have an example of my day below. By doing this, I am able to have designated time for work, cleaning, and play time with my kids. It makes my day go so much smoother!
Another thing I've done is make a board where I have dinners for the week listed, a calendar, and a place for bills. For bills, I take sticky notes and write the bill on it and when it's due. I stick it on the board and when I pay it, I just take it off the board. Having a visual really helps me see what I need to do. I love it! I have a few other little things that I've learned to do and will be sharing them in my FREE 7 day group about keeping your life in order (or more so than it was! haha). If you are a naturally organized Supermom, then this probably isn't helpful for you. I happen to be super spacey and distract able so I have to really focus to keep things in order. If you are like me, then I hope this helps! If you want to join my 7 day group just friend me and ask to join! I'm hoping it can be a great place for moms to post good advice as well. Facebook Group
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Want to lose 15lbs in 21 days?
I have ranted and raved about this program before, and I'm going to do it again. I can not say enough good things about this program! 21 Day Fix has helped people transform their bodies over and over again. It keeps things simple, and healthy! Let me explain how this program works.
First, there are seven thirty minute workouts, a 10 minute ab fix, and when you get it through me you will also get another 30 minute workout. So that is a total of NINE workouts in this program.
Second, you will receive several different colored containers. Each container is a different size and color. You will receive a food program booklet which explains what foods you can put in each container. Depending on how many calories you are allowed, you will be given a number for how many containers you can have each day. By doing this, your eating is made simple. You don't have to count calories...Yay! I can't tell you how much I hate counting calories! It's beyond annoying.
So you will have your eating plan and a workout schedule for 21 days. You can seriously lose up to 15lbs doing this program in just 3 weeks! I've watched people do this and have great success. If you need help sticking to the program....well that's what I'm here for! In all honesty, I have done so many programs and this one is my top choice. I love that the workouts are short and effective. It's doable for ANYONE. There is a great modifier for beginners, so don't worry if you're really out of shape :)
I HIGHLY recommend this program! And let's be honest here, who doesn't like a sale???
The challenge pack is normally $160 (Shakeology and 21 Day Fix), but it's $140 this month only!
21 Day Fix
First, there are seven thirty minute workouts, a 10 minute ab fix, and when you get it through me you will also get another 30 minute workout. So that is a total of NINE workouts in this program.
Second, you will receive several different colored containers. Each container is a different size and color. You will receive a food program booklet which explains what foods you can put in each container. Depending on how many calories you are allowed, you will be given a number for how many containers you can have each day. By doing this, your eating is made simple. You don't have to count calories...Yay! I can't tell you how much I hate counting calories! It's beyond annoying.
So you will have your eating plan and a workout schedule for 21 days. You can seriously lose up to 15lbs doing this program in just 3 weeks! I've watched people do this and have great success. If you need help sticking to the program....well that's what I'm here for! In all honesty, I have done so many programs and this one is my top choice. I love that the workouts are short and effective. It's doable for ANYONE. There is a great modifier for beginners, so don't worry if you're really out of shape :)
I HIGHLY recommend this program! And let's be honest here, who doesn't like a sale???
The challenge pack is normally $160 (Shakeology and 21 Day Fix), but it's $140 this month only!
21 Day Fix
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
September Challenge!
Every month I try to run a challenge group so that everyone has a chance to join when it is convenient to them. September 2nd will be the kickoff for my next group. For those of you who do not know what a challenge group is, let me explain.
A challenge group is a group of people who have COMMITTED to starting a workout program of their choice and following a clean eating diet. The group keeps in touch by joining a closed Facebook group that I create. Challengers are required to check in every single day! This keeps you accountable for your workouts and eating! I (and my team) provide support and motivation for you, so that you don't give up! Everyone starts together, and we all finish together. I do everything I can so that you don't quit! Everyone can share recipes and meal plans as well.
Do you have to pay for me to "coach" you?
Nope! My coaching is FREE. You are responsible for getting your program of choice (challenge pack) through me. After you get your Beachbody program, I will add you into my group.
What do I need for a challenge group?
You will need to get what is called a CHALLENGE PACK. This is a workout program AND Shakeology. You choose the program and pick what flavor of Shakeology you would like.
What is Shakeology?
Shakeology is an ALL NATURAL nutrient dense meal replacement shake. It is whole foods, dried and ground for easy digestion. There are over 70 ingredients which each have amazing benefits for your body. You get natural proteins, Antioxidant superfoods, Adaptogens, Pre and Pro-biotics and Phytonutrient Super-Greens. With ingredients like spinach, quinoa, Pea protein, Camu-Camu, Yacon root, Pea fiber, and Kamut grass, you will feel more energetic and healthy than before.
How do you get a program through me?
CLICK HERE for a direct link to my website. That's all you have to do!
What if I have no idea what program to choose?
Fill out my form and I will contact you. We can see what your needs are and I can set you in the right direction. I've done a lot of the programs myself and can give you honest advice on all of them.
Not sure if you're ready to commit?
That's ok. You can create a FREE beachbody account that will allow you to get good information and start thinking about workouts and clean eating. Just go here for Free Membership.
I can't wait for my next group to start! I have seen real transformations in people! I'm a big believer in hard work and eating right to meet your fitness goals. I don't believe in diet pills or fad diets. I think if you want something you have to work hard for it! If you want to make a change and share your journey with others than please contact me and I'll show you how you can make a change and impact others lives! There is a place where you can contact me on my home page. I hope to see you in my next challenge group!
A challenge group is a group of people who have COMMITTED to starting a workout program of their choice and following a clean eating diet. The group keeps in touch by joining a closed Facebook group that I create. Challengers are required to check in every single day! This keeps you accountable for your workouts and eating! I (and my team) provide support and motivation for you, so that you don't give up! Everyone starts together, and we all finish together. I do everything I can so that you don't quit! Everyone can share recipes and meal plans as well.
Do you have to pay for me to "coach" you?
Nope! My coaching is FREE. You are responsible for getting your program of choice (challenge pack) through me. After you get your Beachbody program, I will add you into my group.
What do I need for a challenge group?
You will need to get what is called a CHALLENGE PACK. This is a workout program AND Shakeology. You choose the program and pick what flavor of Shakeology you would like.
What is Shakeology?
Shakeology is an ALL NATURAL nutrient dense meal replacement shake. It is whole foods, dried and ground for easy digestion. There are over 70 ingredients which each have amazing benefits for your body. You get natural proteins, Antioxidant superfoods, Adaptogens, Pre and Pro-biotics and Phytonutrient Super-Greens. With ingredients like spinach, quinoa, Pea protein, Camu-Camu, Yacon root, Pea fiber, and Kamut grass, you will feel more energetic and healthy than before.
How do you get a program through me?
CLICK HERE for a direct link to my website. That's all you have to do!
What if I have no idea what program to choose?
Fill out my form and I will contact you. We can see what your needs are and I can set you in the right direction. I've done a lot of the programs myself and can give you honest advice on all of them.
Not sure if you're ready to commit?
That's ok. You can create a FREE beachbody account that will allow you to get good information and start thinking about workouts and clean eating. Just go here for Free Membership.
I can't wait for my next group to start! I have seen real transformations in people! I'm a big believer in hard work and eating right to meet your fitness goals. I don't believe in diet pills or fad diets. I think if you want something you have to work hard for it! If you want to make a change and share your journey with others than please contact me and I'll show you how you can make a change and impact others lives! There is a place where you can contact me on my home page. I hope to see you in my next challenge group!
Friday, August 8, 2014
August Specials!
I hate making anything that is "sales" related, but Beachbody has so many great deals this month that I can't not tell you about them! If you've been waiting to change your lifestyle, now is the time to jump in and invest in yourself. If you need that accountability to go along with your program, then there are challenge groups starting August 11th and the first Monday in September.
Ok, so what are the deals this month?
1. Body Beast! Right now you can get the program for $39.90! This price is AMAZING! You can also get the challenge pack for just $140! Remember, a challenge pack includes Shakeology ($130 value) AND Body Beast. Check out the transformations from this program below.
2. PIYO - FREE SHIPPING on PIYO right now!
3. Brazilian Butt Lift - Get the program by itself for just $39.90! I love this program! It works your whole body, but focuses more on your butt. It's tough and I love it!
4. FOCUS T25 - This is one of the most popular programs! The Challenge Pack is available for $180, regular retail price $205. You can get the body you want in just 25 minutes a day! According to the CEO of Beachbody, this program will probably not go on sale again until 2015.
5. The 10-Minute Trainer® Challenge Pack (available in English and Spanish) is available for $160, regular retail price $180. Short on time? You have no excuses not to workout with this program! You only need to give 10 minutes a day! Everybody has time for that!
Like I said before, I hate talking about prices and anything "sales", but how could I not let you all know about the deals going on now?! CLICK HERE to shop for these programs :) Contact me if you have questions about a program or just want more details. I can always set you up in a challenge group with me so that you get that accountability and motivation that most of us need to succeed!
Ok, so what are the deals this month?
1. Body Beast! Right now you can get the program for $39.90! This price is AMAZING! You can also get the challenge pack for just $140! Remember, a challenge pack includes Shakeology ($130 value) AND Body Beast. Check out the transformations from this program below.
2. PIYO - FREE SHIPPING on PIYO right now!
3. Brazilian Butt Lift - Get the program by itself for just $39.90! I love this program! It works your whole body, but focuses more on your butt. It's tough and I love it!
4. FOCUS T25 - This is one of the most popular programs! The Challenge Pack is available for $180, regular retail price $205. You can get the body you want in just 25 minutes a day! According to the CEO of Beachbody, this program will probably not go on sale again until 2015.
5. The 10-Minute Trainer® Challenge Pack (available in English and Spanish) is available for $160, regular retail price $180. Short on time? You have no excuses not to workout with this program! You only need to give 10 minutes a day! Everybody has time for that!
Like I said before, I hate talking about prices and anything "sales", but how could I not let you all know about the deals going on now?! CLICK HERE to shop for these programs :) Contact me if you have questions about a program or just want more details. I can always set you up in a challenge group with me so that you get that accountability and motivation that most of us need to succeed!
Friday, August 1, 2014
30 Day Clean Eating Challenge
I haven't had a blog post in a while and I don't have a good excuse as to why. I may be into fitness and healthy, but like everybody else, I'm human. I lost my focus and fell off track. I was doing my workouts here and there, but not consistently. I don't even want to talk about how bad my eating has been! It's like I'm pregnant again...but I'm not...seriously, I'm not.
I've had this knot in my stomach for a while now. Guilt has been building in me, but it's not from how bad I've been eating. It's from how I've slacked in feeding my own child healthy foods. Here I am, a Beachbody coach AND a very involved mother who loves her girls! I have no excuse for choosing unhealthy foods to feed my 3 year old. Absolutely no excuse. I buy the food and I have the power to choose what she eats.
I am guilty of feeding my daughter Mac N Cheese serveral times a week. This is not ok! A bigger problem that I've had is people around us who feed my child (my other baby is 9 months old so I don't have to worry too much about her yet) unhealthy foods. NO CHILD NEEDS COOKIES AND CAKE EVERY SINGLE DAY. Let me repeat that. NO CHILD NEEDS COOKIES AND CAKE EVERY SINGLE DAY.
August is a new month. I am committing to being a good example for my children. I WILL make healthy clean choices 100% of the time for me and my children. I WILL NOT let others feed my children unhealthy foods every day. I WILL NOT care what others think of my choice to eat clean. I won't let others make me feel bad for feeding my children healthy foods. If I have to sound mean to get people to know how serious I am about this, I will. You have been warned! We hear about child obesity all the time, but what are we doing to stop it? I won't allow my children to become victims of this.
I am going to be a good example. By doing this, I will be a better, healthier me. We all win! I challenge all of you to do the same. I think my biggest challenge of all is getting my husband on board. I love him and wish he would see the value in eating healthy. Wish me luck on that one!
On a side note, I'm starting to read the Grain Brain. I've had a hard time thinking straight lately and I'm hoping that starting this will clear my head! It follows clean eating, but has more guidelines. I'll blog about that one another time. Right now I just want to focus on clean eating!
I've had this knot in my stomach for a while now. Guilt has been building in me, but it's not from how bad I've been eating. It's from how I've slacked in feeding my own child healthy foods. Here I am, a Beachbody coach AND a very involved mother who loves her girls! I have no excuse for choosing unhealthy foods to feed my 3 year old. Absolutely no excuse. I buy the food and I have the power to choose what she eats.
I am guilty of feeding my daughter Mac N Cheese serveral times a week. This is not ok! A bigger problem that I've had is people around us who feed my child (my other baby is 9 months old so I don't have to worry too much about her yet) unhealthy foods. NO CHILD NEEDS COOKIES AND CAKE EVERY SINGLE DAY. Let me repeat that. NO CHILD NEEDS COOKIES AND CAKE EVERY SINGLE DAY.
August is a new month. I am committing to being a good example for my children. I WILL make healthy clean choices 100% of the time for me and my children. I WILL NOT let others feed my children unhealthy foods every day. I WILL NOT care what others think of my choice to eat clean. I won't let others make me feel bad for feeding my children healthy foods. If I have to sound mean to get people to know how serious I am about this, I will. You have been warned! We hear about child obesity all the time, but what are we doing to stop it? I won't allow my children to become victims of this.
I am going to be a good example. By doing this, I will be a better, healthier me. We all win! I challenge all of you to do the same. I think my biggest challenge of all is getting my husband on board. I love him and wish he would see the value in eating healthy. Wish me luck on that one!
On a side note, I'm starting to read the Grain Brain. I've had a hard time thinking straight lately and I'm hoping that starting this will clear my head! It follows clean eating, but has more guidelines. I'll blog about that one another time. Right now I just want to focus on clean eating!
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