Do you have a plan?

In order to get the results that you want you need a plan.  If you don't have a plan or are unclear on what "a plan" even means then you need to message me.  I will work with you to find you the program and nutrition that work for you.  You can contact me through any of the social media links on the right side of this pa...

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Find Your Why!

You need to discover your why in order to complete your goals!  Meet my 9 year old son and see  how easy a healthy meal can ...

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Great North Vegetable Soup

Ingredients  1 Can White Beans (Drained & Rinsed) 1 Cup Corn 1 Cup Peas 1 Cup Chopped Green Beans 1 Cup Chopped Carrots 1 Bushel Chopped Escarole (Washed & Chopped) set this aside 1 Cup Chopped Onions (Sauteed) 4 Minced Garlic Cloves (Sauteed) 1 32oz Container Organic Chicken Stock 1 32oz Container Organic Vegetable Stock 1 Tbls Oregano 1 Tbls Basil 1 Tbls Thyme 1 Tbls Parsley 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp white pepper salt to taste ***...

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Commit to your future!

How did you do over Christmas? I know that I struggled and could have done better.  It's ok because now I am back on track and refocusing my goals.  You can do the same thing with these four simple steps to making great change. Set your goals  Write them down Post them  Recommit to them every day...

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Grocery Shopping With The Makis

Grocery shopping can be pretty difficult when trying to stay healthy but as long as you follow 3 simple rules, you'll be fine. Fruits and vegetables.  Make sure they become a staple to your diet.  Try lots of different kinds to find the ones you love. If it is too big of a temptation, don't even buy it.  That's not to mean you can't spoil yourself from time to time, but if there is a food that you can't control yourself around,...

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P90x3 Preview!

It is still early, but I am already loving the new P90x3!  The first workout is a great burn and I am very excited to get the challenge group started at the end of the month.  If you're interested in joining the challenge group, or if you have any questions about any of the P90x workouts, send me a message through any of the social profile options on the right.  The most important thing is that a great workout can be done in 30...

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Trust and Believe!

 This is one of most important things not only in working out and being healthy, but in everything in your life!  Believe!  You can do everything you put your mind to.  If you say you can't do something, you can't, but if you want something, trust yourself and you can do it!  It can be a difficult thing sometimes, but I am here to support you, any time you need me, just reach out to me through any of the social options...

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You Can Still Get A Great Workout When Traveling WOD December 18

Many of us will find ourselves traveling for the holidays, but I also find myself traveling every now and then for work and this is a simple routine that I know I can take with me anywhere I go and that will always be challenging. 30 minutes: 5 pullups 10 pushups 15 squats This is a "max rep" workout, so always push yourself the whole time, but never sacrifice form.  If you get tired, take a breath, shake it out and jump right back...

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Healthy Holiday Dinners Can Still Be Delicious

With the holiday season upon us, big meals are bound to happen, but they don't have to be the overly fatty. Check out the links below for amazing meal options for the main dish as well as easy and delicious sides that will help. I would also like to challenge you to try two things. When you are making your dinners, if you are preparing anything from a box or a bag, take a few minutes to read over the ingredients list. The more things you see...

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Best Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs. green beans (trimmed and washed) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 Tbs.Olive Oil 10 oz. baby portables , sliced 3 large shallots 2 cloves garlic minced  1/3 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup almond milk 3/4 cup chicken stock or broth 1 can Frenches onions Directions In a large saute pan heat 2 Tbs olive oil and add shallots, garlic, mushrooms and green beans.  Stir...

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 8-10 large sweet potatoes  1/2 cup organic maple syrup 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp clove  1 cup pecans optional (hand full of mini marshmallows shhhhh don't tell) Preparation Bake sweet potatoes for 90 minutes or until sharp knife slide easily all the way through.  Cut sweet potatoes in half and remove filling.  Place filling into a large bowl.  Add maple syrup, cinnamon, & clove....

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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided 1 cup chopped Shallots  1 sweet apple, such as Honey Crisp  1/2 cup fresh cranberries smashed 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 1 sprig, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1-1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup applejack or apple brandy 2 cups apple cider 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons...

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I am here for YOU!

My job as a beachbody coach is to inspire, help, motivate and kill it everyday!  I want to continue to inspire you to be your best and find the tools that work best for you.  No matter your situation or fitness level, there is always a way to healthy living.  Never hesitate to reach out to me if you need help finding a start, staying motivated or just have general workout and nutrition questions.  I will always be here for...

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Planning Meals and Smart Grocery Choices

Grocery shopping can be a pretty difficult thing for being healthy, so it all comes down to planning, planning, planning.  Taking the time to write out a meal plan for the next 5 to 7 days means you'll be able to go to the store with a specific list of items and keep yourself disciplined to stay to that list.  I cover some really good meal planned ideas in the video above, I'm continuing to get more and more recipes and meals posted...

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Bruschetta & Whole Wheat Pita Chips

Bruschetta  8 roma  tomatoes, diced  1/3 cup chopped fresh basil  2 cloves garlic, minced  1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar  1 teaspoon olive oil  1/4 teaspoon kosher salt  1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Chop and mix all ingredients together in a serving bowl. Whole Wheat Pita Chips Cut Pita into 8 equal pieces Separate pita into 16 pieces  Place pieces on baking sheet Sprinkle...

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Mixed Roasted Nuts

Mixed Roasted Nuts 1 large egg white 1 cup unsalted pecan halves 2 cups unsalted roasted cashews or walnuts 1 cup  unsalted roasted almonds 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp Kosher salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until foamy. Add the nuts, sugar, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well. Spread...

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There Is No Progress Without Resistance

There will always be things in your life that bring you down.  Even for myself, I need people to help hold myself accountable, but I want you to know that there are people out there that will help hold you up.  I have a number of private facebook groups, that I more than happy to invite you into if you find yourself in need of additional accountability support.  You can contact me through messages on facebook or comments on YouTube...

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The expectations you set are your own!

I want you to truly understand that your expectations are your own!  People are always going to judge you based on so many things and if we can continue to be unafraid of that we will continue to succeed.  Believe in yourself and cut yourself some slack this holiday season.  I will be posting all of the recipes I mentioned throughout this week and adding them to the blog along with links in this video. Breakfast Tacos Veggie...

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Breakfast tacos

Ingredients 2 corn tortillas 1 tablespoon salsa 2 tsp Cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1 tbs cooked turkey sausage Preparation In a separate pan cook your sausage over medium heat until it is brown.  The sausage should be separated not patties.  If you use a full pound of turkey sausage you will be able to make several servings. Place your corn tortillas on a flat top grill or skillet.  Add the cheese, salsa, and sausage to the top of...

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Veggie Quiche (Non Dairy)

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion sliced ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped 3 handfuls baby spinach enough halved cherry or grape tomatoes to cover 2 large  eggs 2 large  egg white ½ cup rice milk 2 tbsp unbleached flour ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp thyme salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium-low heat, and sautée onions about 10 minutes, then add bell pepper continue...

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Slow cooker oat meal

Unsalted butter 8 1/2 cups water 2 cups steel-cut oats 1 1 1/2 cup almond milk 1/4 cup packed coconut sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Coat the insert of the slow cooker with a thin layer of butter. Add the water, oats, coconut or whole milk, brown sugar, and salt and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low until the oats are cooked through and creamy, about 7 to 8 hours. Stir in the vanilla and...

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Who doesn’t love snack foods?  They can be the one thing in our lives that throw our diet completely out of whack and cause us to fall of the wagon.  But they don’t have to be evil!  Finding those healthy snacks to replace the junk is a key to success in healthy eating. One incredibly awesome snack that we have swapped into our diets is hummus.  This food has so many health benefits for its simplicity.  The main ingredient...

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Failing is never a reason to give up!

Life is full of choices, but a commitment to being healthy is a decision.  On a long enough time line, you are bound to be faced with failure, but if you have made the conscious decision on a healthy goal, you will not let anything stop you from achieving that goal.  Decide on a goal and remind yourself of it everyday.  Commit to it, through thick and thin, never letting failures stop you, and in the end, you will succee...

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Healthy Thanksgiving leftovers: Turkey Stock and Soup

Hello Everyone! We’re into our first real week of getting real with ourselves and changing our lives.  I’ve brought you a few videos already to help guide you through that beginning.  There was learning to overcome your fears and taking the small steps toward a better life.  We’ve discussed ways to save a little money, especially when you dine out and other simple ways to cut costs on your grocery bill.  Along with lifestyle...

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Healthy portion control can save you money!

One of the easiest ways to start eating healthy when you go out to restaurants is portion control by splitting meals.  Whether it is splitting with friends or family, or just taking half the meal and pushing it aside so you can save it for another day, you will not only be saving yourself on calories, but you will find you are able to save a lot of money by getting two meals for the price of one! I am going to try to keep these videos...

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Introduction: Nothing to fear accept fear itself!

Overcoming fears, fears in your daily life and learning to love the feeling you get with yourself is one of the most important parts of starting your workouts and healthy living.  Start by setting goals against your fears.  It is okay if they are small, but make goals that start you on the obvious track to healthy living.  Writing them down, and sharing them with a friend, or family member will help reinforce accountability for...

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