I’m 5 weeks postpartum with baby number 2 and I decided I needed to get back on track! So I joined a 5 day clean eating challenge with some of my fellow Beachbody Coaches and started working out. The first few days were HARD! I’m tired from choppy sleep due to feeding a newborn on top of taking care of and running around after a toddler all day! HOWEVER, I can say that I completed week 1 and I feel much better than I have been. I had some more energy from eating better and def had a “high” and burst of energy after my workout. Needless to say I will be going into week 2 with a little more confidence in myself 🙂
I always knew but really am convinced now that working out not only is good for you physically but mentally and emotionally as well.
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yummy turkey burgers
We have an entire deep freezer full of Purdue ground turkey breast so last night we made turkey burgers for dinner and they were delicious!
1lb Perdue ground turkey breast
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped baby spinach leaves
oregano – to your liking
pepper – to your liking
mix together, separate into patties and grill!
We had zucchini, squash and corn on the cob as a side.
Great summer grilling that is HEALTHY! Enjoy 🙂
All or Nothing? What is holding you back?
Do you have the all or nothing mentality and is it holding you back? Are you the type that if you missed the workout this morning or had a bad meal you might as well throw in the towel for the day or for the whole week?
I often would struggle with this and think there is always tomorrow or there is always Monday. Well tomorrow comes and goes and another Monday passes by and the next thing you know it is a month later and you still haven’t seen a result. Moderation is key. It is ok to indulge every now and then and it won’t set you back as much as you think. However, blowing the whole day will!
As long as you can eat healthy and exercise 80-90% of the time you will still see results! Keep that in mind next time you slip up. Hop right back on track your next meal or get in a 15 min walk to get you back on track. It will be worth it 🙂
You don’t need to be perfect to achieve your goals
On the go snacks
With vacations and long weekends coming up that only means one thing … lots of time in the car = lots of snacks and meals out = unwanted weight gain! I know I have been the culprit of the old “we will just grab something when we get gas or at the airport”. With a toddler on our hands that makes life even harder and sometimes when she is hungry we aren’t in a position to grab something and feed her. So it is much easier when I prepare snacks and carry them with us! It also helps with the occasional meltdown over something stupid! Hey I can’t blame her I’ve been there and sometimes when I’m hungry I may just have a meltdown myself!
Check out this great link for HEALTHY easy on the go snacks all under 200 calories for in the car! Great article by Beachbody!
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
This recipe is so easy and so yummy! The leftovers were just as good 🙂
What you will need…
– crockpot
– 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
– 1 each red, yellow, orange pepper
– 1 onion
– 1 packet taco seasoning
– whatever else you like on your fajitas or tacos (taco shells, lettuce, tom, cheese, etc)
Cut peppers and onion and place in the bottom of the crockpot
Place the chicken on top and put taco seasoning over the chicken and veggies
Place on high for 3-4 hours or low/medium for 6-8
shred the chicken and enjoy!!!!
We added a bag of brown rice to our chicken before putting in the tacos!
So Yummy and So Easy and HEALTHY!!!
What’s for Dinner? Crockpot Chicken Tacos
So yesterday I was home for an extended period of time and got to thinking about dinner and what would be easy yet healthy and yummy. So I thought…crockpot! We had some frozen chicken in the freezer so Chicken Tacos came to mind
Ingred:
4 skinless boneless chicken breast
1 packet taco seasoning
3 peppers .. I used one each red, yellow, orange
1 onion (we dont eat onions at my house so I left that out)
tortillas
1 bag brown rice
and whatever else you like on your tacos
Prep:
Cut onion and pepper and put in bottom of crockpot , defrosted chicken in next and then sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken and veggies
I put on high and it was ready in about 3 hours
Final steps
shred the chicken
mix in cooked rice
serve in tortillas with whatever toppings you like or serve on a bed of lettuce as a taco salad!
LEFTOVERS ARE YUMMY AS WELL 🙂
What's for Dinner? Crockpot Chicken Tacos
So yesterday I was home for an extended period of time and got to thinking about dinner and what would be easy yet healthy and yummy. So I thought…crockpot! We had some frozen chicken in the freezer so Chicken Tacos came to mind
Ingred:
4 skinless boneless chicken breast
1 packet taco seasoning
3 peppers .. I used one each red, yellow, orange
1 onion (we dont eat onions at my house so I left that out)
tortillas
1 bag brown rice
and whatever else you like on your tacos
Prep:
Cut onion and pepper and put in bottom of crockpot , defrosted chicken in next and then sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken and veggies
I put on high and it was ready in about 3 hours
Final steps
shred the chicken
mix in cooked rice
serve in tortillas with whatever toppings you like or serve on a bed of lettuce as a taco salad!
LEFTOVERS ARE YUMMY AS WELL 🙂
Whats for dinner???
Looking for something quick, easy, and healthy???
try this
grilled chicken
red potatoes cut into 4ths or smaller
broccoli
carrots – sliced
Mix potatoes, broccoli, and carrots with olive oil and add some spices and a little parmesan cheese and place on baking sheet in oven (350 for 30 min or until potatoes and veggies are cooked to your liking)
Filling, easy and healthy! What more can you ask for?
YUMMY Chicken Pesto
I tried this yummy chicken pesto recipe from skinny taste for dinner the other night and my husband gave it a two thumbs up! Must try 🙂 I served it with a side of pasta (i use garden harvest) and marinara sauce
Skinny Chicken Pesto Bake
Skinnytaste.comÂ
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 piece • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 236 • Fat: 11.5 g • Carbs: 2.5 g • Fiber: 0.5 g • Protein: 28.5 g • Sugar: 0 g
Sodium:Â 491 mg (without salt)
Ingredients:
- 2 (16 oz total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 4 tsp Skinny Basil Pesto
- 1 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
- 6 tbsp (1.5 oz) shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
Wash chicken and dry with a paper towel. Slice chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season lightly with salt and fresh pepper.
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy clean-up.
Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet. Spread 1 tsp of skinny pesto over each piece of chicken.
Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from oven;top with tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
To Grill: Grill chicken over medium flame on both sides until cooked through in the center. Lower flame, top chicken with tomatoes and cheese, and close grill until cheese melts.
Skinny Basil Pesto
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 5  Serving Size: 1 tbsp • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 86 • Fat: 8.3 g • Protein: 2.3 g • Carb: 0.8 g • Fiber: 0.3 g • Sugar: 0 g
Sodium:Â 94 mg (without salt)Â
Ingredients:
- 1 cup basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
In a food processor pulse basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing. Store in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use or you can freeze this in ziplocks bags to use at a later date.
Makes 5 tablespoons.
YUMMY CHICKEN TOM AND MOZZ PASTA!
PREP TIME:Â 15 MINÂ TOTAL TIME:Â 25 MINÂ SERVINGS:Â 6
1 lb grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
4 oz bocconcini (about 12 sm mozzarella balls), halved
1/2 c torn fresh basil
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb rigatoni, preferably whole wheat
1 c shredded cooked chicken breast
1 MIX together tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, vinegar, and oil in serving bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
2 COOK pasta per package directions until al dente while tomatoes stand. Drain. Add hot pasta and chicken to tomato mixture, stirring to coat well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
NUTRITION (per serving)
282 cal, 16 g pro, 31 g carb, 4 g fiber, 9.5 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 86 mg sodium
I ADD BROCCOLI TO MY MINE FOR SOME EXTRA VEGGIES!