Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas are a staple in my home and will soon be in yours too!
Ingredients:
3 bell peppers
2 large white onion
2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken
Low sodium taco seasoning
1 can of diced tomatoes
Juice of 1 lime
Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas are a staple in my home and will soon be in yours too!
Ingredients:
3 bell peppers
2 large white onion
2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken
Low sodium taco seasoning
1 can of diced tomatoes
Juice of 1 lime
New Year, New You
With setting new goals and dreaming new dreams I'm EAGER and SUPER excited to also be helping other people in reaching their goals too! Again, health and fitness related and NOT.
We're more likely to REACH our goals by supporting, working and encouraging one another TOGETHER!
5 Tips on Finding the Right Protein
Sometimes the convenience of an on-the-go meal is needed. Whether you're a busy mom, a devout student or simply just don't feel like cooking (we've all been there), we need something QUICK and EASY!
Most of the time some will pull into a nearby drive-thru and regret it moments later. Some of us depend on a protein or meal replacement shake for this EXACT reason. I've heard a lot of debate on whether shakes are a smart choice. Rather than pushing you in either direction I prefer to GUIDE you towards what's right for YOU.
5 Easy Tips to Eating Healthy on a Budget
It's REALLY not that expensive. Of course it takes some time and practice BUT I promise it is worth it and you won't be clipping coupons non-stop!
With a little planning and proper budgeting you'll be able to shed pounds and have more energy!
#1. CASH BACK APPS!
Fried Brown Rice
Here's recipe that's sure to solve your salty tooth for some fried rice! Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!!
Homemade Teriyaki Marinade
If you're anything like me you enjoy a gooooood teriyaki marinade! When you're working towards your health and fitness goals and are craving that salty sweet goodness it can be quite tempting to step into that Chinese restaurant.
Before you take one step further, STOP right there and try out this tasty marinade! I like to add this to chicken and make easy chicken kabobs! Toss those bad boys on the grill and put over easy homemade fried rice and you're golden!
Hard Boil the PERFECT Eggs!
Can't tell you how many times I have seen recipes on how to boil the perfect eggs. Hands DOWN none of them compare to how I boil my eggs.
I have ZERO peeling issues 100% of the time!
I have ZERO peeling issues 100% of the time!
5 Minute Pumpkin Mug Pie
I've been DYING for something PUMPKIN but my GOALS are top priority! I really wanted something that could satisfy my craving without cutting too deep into my nutrition plan.
Simple Fresh Margarita
There is just something about a margarita that I have ALWAYS loved. I remember being a small child sneaking a sip of the margarita mix without the alcohol of course.
The first time I had tequila was in the kitchen with my mom. I was 17 or so and she had asked me if I had ever had a shot before. My answer being no she took advantage of my dad being away at the store.
Simple Steps to Creating a Happier Life NOW
I have been working on finding happiness for the last 27 years. It was not until recently that I decided, "Brittany, why don't you just decide to be happy rather than attempting to find it!"
All of my life I was told that I need to have lots of money in order to be happy. Little did I know that was VERY far from the truth. Would it make some areas of my life a little less complicated; possibly. But, there is no guarantee that money will bring happiness.
However, there are a TON of tiny little things we can do in order to truly BE a happy person outside of our existing circumstances. I strongly recommend you follow these practices and incorporate them into your life today.
1. Fake it. Someone once told me, "feelings follow actions." This was an old call center manager who reminded me over and over that my personal life was reflecting through the calls at work. I was MUCH younger then but it was a hard lesson learned. He actually purchased a tiny mirror and placed it on my monitor. I was advised that I must smile through every call and look at my smile. Eventually I noticed my outside troubles quickly disappeared from the forefront of my mind and I had better shifts at work.
The Master’s Hammer and Chisel – Coming Soon! | Autumn Fitness
Autumn Calabrese and Sagi Kalev team up together to bring you The Master's Hammer and Chisel!
This new workout program will deliver body-changing results in as little as 60 days!! The trainers themselves have shelves full of competition prizes to prove they are experts at sculpting spectacular physiques! In The Master's Hammer and Chisel, Autumn and Sagi share strategies using resistance training to help you shape muscle and shed body fat.
If you want to be the first to know when The Master's Hammer and Chisel workout is available sign up now HERE.
Abs, thighs and buns - Tone your body with your bodyweight
No equipment at home to workout with? That's okay! Follow my girl Chalene Johnson during this Abs, Thigh and Booty workout using only your body weight!
You maaaay have seen me using some of these workouts in my videos!
xoxo <3
4 Tips on Drinking Water
We all know that drinking water is important helps in making us "healthier" but why?
Drinking more water helps in balancing body fluids. Our bodies are made up of about 60% water; the functions on these fluids include creation of saliva, maintaining body temperature and transportation of nutrients. Drinking water also improves your skin giving you a "glow."
Guilt Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sometimes you truly just need a treat! Or you're tired of always being the person that brings the healthy dish!
Here I've solved the problem! I've been making these bad boys for years; even before Beach Body! Little did I know that my friends and family would fall in love with them! Super simple and quick recipe with ingredients you probably have laying around!
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups of quick oats
2 table spoons of peanut butter
1 medium ripe banana
1/4 cup of carob or dark chocolate chips
1 tsp of honey or agave nectar
Here I've solved the problem! I've been making these bad boys for years; even before Beach Body! Little did I know that my friends and family would fall in love with them! Super simple and quick recipe with ingredients you probably have laying around!
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups of quick oats
2 table spoons of peanut butter
1 medium ripe banana
1/4 cup of carob or dark chocolate chips
1 tsp of honey or agave nectar
What is clean eating?
Many of you might be asking yourself, "what is clean eating?" And when I mentioned portion sizes; you might be asking yourself, "how much should I eat?" or "am I eating too much or not enough?" Here I am hoping to clear up any questions or concerns on what "clean eating" is.
Clean eating is a general term for a diet that consists of little to no processed foods. Processed foods often come in boxes or jar and have added sugars, are low in fiber and whole grains. These processed foods are high in sodium, high in fat or include trans fats and lots and lots of saturated fat.
How do I eat clean?
Eating "clean" is a relatively easy and simple principle once you get the hang of avoiding processed foods as much as possible and learn to read nutrition labels. Follow the easy principles below:
7 Clean eating principles:
What foods should I avoid eating?
Clean eating is a general term for a diet that consists of little to no processed foods. Processed foods often come in boxes or jar and have added sugars, are low in fiber and whole grains. These processed foods are high in sodium, high in fat or include trans fats and lots and lots of saturated fat.
How do I eat clean?
Eating "clean" is a relatively easy and simple principle once you get the hang of avoiding processed foods as much as possible and learn to read nutrition labels. Follow the easy principles below:
7 Clean eating principles:
- Eat more and more often approximately 6 meals a day. This includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. Breakfast should be the largest meal of the day with a snack about 3 hours later followed by a moderately sized lunch another snack and dinner which should be your smaller meal of the day.
- You should be eating this way because if you're not eating enough your body will actually make the most of what you're eating by hanging onto the fat to store for future energy. Your body actually goes into "starvation mode."
- Eat breakfast every day!
- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You've probably heard this statement since you were a child and this couldn't be truer. Eating a healthy breakfast can give you energy to fuel you through your day, satisfy your appetite and sets the stage for making smart decisions all day!
- Skipping breakfast can also cause you to over eat later in the day.
- For an easy breakfast I like eating egg muffins! These have vegetables, lean proteins and complex carbs necessary for me to start my day on the right food! Check out the recipe HERE.
- Eat a combination of lean protein and complex carbs at each meal.
- An excellent lean protein for breakfast is eggs! Pair up eggs with green veggies or whole grains such as whole grain bread or oatmeal (no seasoning or sugars added).
- Eat sufficient (two to three servings) healthy fats every day.
- Healthy fats consist of coconut oil, olive oil or avocado.
- Carry a cooler packed with clean foods each day.
- Rather than eating out or going through a drive through; BE PREPARED!
- If you fail to plan you plan to fail!
- Depend on fresh fruits and vegetables for fiber, vitamins, nutrients and enzymes.
- You should be consuming LOTS of fruits and veggies! Fruits and veggies are LOADED with fiber, vitamins and nutrients needed to fuel you for the day!
- Be mindful of high sugar fruits such as grapes and bananas. Eat these in moderation.
- Adhere to proper portion sizes.
- Many of us are under eating but a lot of us are OVER eating!! Or eating too much sugar from fruits!
- Avoid all over-processed foods, particularly white flour and white sugar.
- Avoid all chemically charge foods.
- Avoid foods containing preservatives.
- Benzoate Preservatives (BHT, BHA, TBHQ)
- Avoid artificial sugars.
- Acesulfame potassium, aspartame, Sucralose
- Avoid artificial foods such as processed cheese slices.
- Avoid saturated and trans fats.
- Avoid sugar loaded beverages, including colas and juices (even if they are from 100% juice).
- Avoid or do your best to limit alcohol intake.
- Avoid all calorie dense foods containing little or no nutritional value. I call these anti-foods.
- Avoid super sizing your meals.
Proud Moment
Sometimes I think that we forget to pat ourselves on the back. I've been working vigorously to provide excellent content to my audience, training material for my team and continuing to help others.
Today I have stopped to take a look at my accomplishments this week. While my laundry is clean and still needs to be put away I have done a lot!
The house is a hot mess but hey, something's gotta give!
I am SOOOOO proud of myself for getting my website going and truly cannot wait to provide nothing but THE BEST stuff for you folks!
Are you excited?! I am!
I'm taking some suggestion now for content. What are YOU in need of? Motivation? Support? Recipes? Need more tutorial videos?
Whatever it is I want to know!
XoXo,
Jam <3
Today I have stopped to take a look at my accomplishments this week. While my laundry is clean and still needs to be put away I have done a lot!
The house is a hot mess but hey, something's gotta give!
I am SOOOOO proud of myself for getting my website going and truly cannot wait to provide nothing but THE BEST stuff for you folks!
Are you excited?! I am!
I'm taking some suggestion now for content. What are YOU in need of? Motivation? Support? Recipes? Need more tutorial videos?
Whatever it is I want to know!
XoXo,
Jam <3
21 Day Fix Ranch Dressing Dip
Everyone loves a good ranch dressing dip to go with your favorite veggies or side of chicken wings! Try this 21 Day Fix "APPROVED" recipe to bring to your next gathering!
2 servings as a dip; 4 servings as a dressing
6 tbs for a dip; 3 tbs for a dressing
Counts as a red container
Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS
3 large chicken breasts, butterflied
1 (10 ounce) fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt
1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese
3 tsp garlic hummus
1 tsp of olive oil, coconut oil or cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
-Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Grease using the oil or cooking spray.
-Chop fresh broccoli into tiny pieces.
-Mix the cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, and broccoli. *Tip: save some cheddar cheese to sprinkle over the top of the chicken before baking.
-Lay the 3 chicken breasts out on a flat surface. Stuff each chicken breast with equal portion of broccoli mixture. The filling may appear to be too much but that's okay. "Tuck" the stuffing in as much as possible.
-Place the chicken breasts onto the lined baking pan.
-Spread hummus mixture over the top of the chicken breast and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
-Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
Pushing on the Pavement, RAP River Run 2015
My feet are beginning to become rough and warn; my toenails are cut too short. My calves are sore and I am exhausted.
It has been a long and enjoyable race weekend. Keith and I ran the RAP River Run in New Port Richey, Florida. It was my first time running the course and Keith had return to set a dominating PR (personal record) from his first 5k nearly 5 years ago.
As we arrived to the race, Keith warmed up and I had met with new friends. As I mentioned in a previous blog post I decided to join a local running group, The Suncoast Striders. I have always wanted to be a decent runner but never truly felt motivated; I desired the encouragement and like mindedness of others. I seem to have found that in less than a week thus far. Keith ran off to warm up and stretch as I gabbed with my new Suncoast Strider friend (we will call her Sasha) and her long time friend. We discussed our goals for the day’s race and any training we have done lately.
Spinach & Kale Cubes
Okay, so how many of you have gone to make a smoothie and found your spinach or kale wilted at the bottom of the produce bin in the fridge? I know that I am guilty of not eating my greens and they spoil so quickly.
Because of this I have come up with a solution and a great way to get those extra super foods into your smoothies when you need to using my spinach & kale ice cubes!
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