Brownie Scramble with Peanut Butter Syrup

I woke up yesterday and the idea for this came into my head, I'm not sure why. But I decided to make it, and fell in love. Do you think chocolate and peanut butter are meant to be together? Do you love peanut butter cups? Do you love brownies? If so, you may just love this too. Now, this isn't the lowest calorie meal. If I were holding to 21 Day Fix containers I probably wouldn't make it often because it would use a lot of containers. That said, it's super HEALTHY, very FILLING, totally SATISFIES SWEET-TOOTH cravings, and it's YUMMY!

Brownie Scramble 

1 small banana (or half a large)

2 eggs

1 scoop Vegan Chocolate Shakeology

Evoo or coconut oil

Peanut Butter Syrup

2 Tsp PB

1 Tsp pure maple syrup

Mash up your banana. Add the eggs and Shakeology and mix until well combined. Pour into a heated skillet coated with EVOO or coconut oil and stir until cooked through. Combine PB and syrup and heat in the microwave for a bit. Then put on top of your scramble. Then enjoy the sweet chocolatey, peanut buttery goodness and feel good that you have just done something great for your body.

Fuzzy Chocolate

We have a peach tree in our backyard. Every other year we get tons of peaches. Like, at least 100 pounds of them. Two years ago we got so many that nearly half the branches on our tree broke from their weight. We should have thinned them, lesson learned. Even with only half the branches we used to have we still got at least 10 grocery bags full of peaches. We give loss away but even so we can'teat them fast enough. So, we freeze most of them to throw in smoothies throughout the year. Unfortunately for my husband the peaches ripened this year while I was away on a nearly month long vacation. So, he spent pretty much all his evenings for about two weeks prepping and freezing peaches. Lucky for me or freezer is now stocked with his hard work. I decided to try adding peaches to my shake today. Holy sweet goodness! So smooth and creamy and AWESOME! Grab yourself some Shakeology and frozen peaches and try it!

Benefits of Shakeology

There are SO many things that make Shakeology amazing!

• It is so quick and easy. Seriously, you can have it ready to go in less than 30 seconds from start to finish!
• Not only can it replace an entire meal, it also contains a full day of vitamins, and in a drinkable form so your body can actually absorb them! (Did you know that most vitamins taken in pill form actually pass straight through your system?!?!)
• It has all the nutrition you need to feel better, have more energy, recover more quickly from workouts, feel less hungry, have fewer cravings, and lose weight more quickly!
• And since you can add whatever you want to it it is flexible enough to meet the calorie needs for any individual!

To find out how you can get try Shakeology risk free, AND AT A DISCOUNT comment or email me at amancacolbyfitness@gmail.com.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake-o

If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream and shakes then this one is for YOU!

Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake-o

• 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
• 1-1.5 cups almond milk
• 1/4-1/2 tsp peppermint extract (to taste) OR 3 drops peppermint essential oils*
• 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 1/2 small avocado (optional - makes it creamier, but also adds calories)
• Handful of spinach (optional - but easy way to get more veggies in)
• 1 Tbs mini dark/semi-sweet chocolate chips

Blend everything except the chips. After you have poured your shake into a glass mix in the chips with a spoon. Then feel good about eating a dessert that is making you healthier!

Find more guilt-free recipes at www.pinterest.com/amandacolbyfitn/

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

*If you are interested in learning more about or ordering essential oils let me know.

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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip

After I came up with, and immediately fell in love with, the brownie batter dip, I started dreaming up other dip ideas. I love peanut butter cookies. And I love peanut butter with apples. And I totally loved dipping my apples in this super healthy and nutrient dense Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip!

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
1/4 cup almond milk (or water or other milk of choice)
4 tsps PB, chunky or smooth (the real stuff made from just peanuts - I made it with smooth but I think I would like it even better with chunky) * 4 tsps = 1 Tbs plus 1 tsp
Add some cinnamon if you want :)

Mix it all together, then start dipping. I loved it with apples but bananas would be good to, or anything really. And remember, no guilt, because you're eating your healthiest meal of the day!

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

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Nutrient Deficiency

Have you ever felt any of these things when you have tried to lose weight before?

            -cravings

            -mental fog

            -irritable

            -sluggish

These are all symptoms of being nutrient deficient!

Can you lose weight without Shakeology? Yes! But Shakeology just makes it so much easier! You are able to get an entire days worth of nutrition in 170 calories or less!

Are you ready to really take charge of your nutrition? To invest in your health? If so, comment below or email me at amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com to discuss how you can get Shakeology at a discount!!! And remember, results are guaranteed or your money back!

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Peaches and Cream Shake-o

If you are looking for a creamy summertime treat look no further!

Peaches and Cream Shake-o

• 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
• 1-1.5 cups almond milk (or water or other milk of choice)
• 1-2 fresh peaches (go ahead and leave the skin on, more nutrients) or 1-2 cups frozen peach slices
• 1-2 cups ice

Blend it up! That's it!

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

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Peanut Butter Milkshake-o

While my husband and I were engaged I got some wisdom teeth pulled. That night, since my mouth was sore, my super sweet mom went on a run to Jamba Juice to get us some smoothies. She got some for all of us. Ryan, my husband, asked for a peanut butter one. My mom about gagged. You have to understand, my mom does not like peanut butter. All my life she'd make everyone else in the family PB&J, but never for herself. She's just not a fan. And she could not comprehend why anyone would choose to have a peanut butter smoothie. And the truth is, I would never have considered ordering one either. But when I tried Ryan's I realized it was actually really good.
Well, now, for less money, calories, and sugar, and way more nutrition, I can make this tasty treat that is just as satisfying.

Peanut Butter Milkshake-o

• 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
• 1-1.5 cups almond milk (or water or other milk of choice)
• 1 Tbs peanut butter (all natural, peanut only PB)
• 1/2 small avocado (optional - but it makes it creamier)
• 1-2 cups ice (depending on desired thickness)

Blend it up! Enjoy!

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

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Why The Diet Cycle Fails

Has this ever happened to you? You have gotten yourself all psyched up to lose weight. You start your diet (reduce calories, add exercise – make a plan, pick fitness program, meals planned out, gung ho – lose a few pounds the first few days), you do great for 10 days – 14 days, but with your reduced food intake you're also reducing your nutrient intake, you have become nutrient deficient.* You start feeling tired and irritable. This is when temptation and frustration really set it.  Food is smelling really good and you’re thinking “This really sucks, I’m hungry and I feel terrible” and everyone around you is eating all this yummy smelling and looking food and you’re craving it and you start thinking how this is what happens to you every time. And so you give-in and eat that pizza (or whatever). And then you get down on yourself. You think "I start out great and then I feel terrible and I cave in.” and that's when the guilt sets in and you just give up, until the next time.

This cycle is all because you are nutrient deficient. If you get the right nutrients your cravings go away, you have more energy, you feel better, and you do more. Your body recovers more so weight loss becomes a by-product of great nutrition. Typical dieting is doing the opposite. Asking more from our bodies while cutting calories (so nutrients) and then we feel miserable. No one wants to stick with something they feel terrible doing.

So what's the solution? Is there any way to still get the nutrients you need while also reducing calories so you can lose weight. Why, yes there is! It's Shakeology! In every serving there are enough nutrients to fuel your body for SEVERAL days. And at only 130-170 calories (depending on flavor)!

Maybe you are tired of spending money on trying all the different diet drinks, pills, etc. You've spent too much and they have never worked? Shakeology comes with a 30-day money back guarantee! So, if you try it and it doesn't help you, you haven't lost anything! Just send it back and get a full refund! You have nothing to lose (except that unwanted weight!)

If you are ready to kick the diet cycle to the curb and really take charge of your health comment or email me at amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and I'll tell you the different options for getting Shakeology at a discount!

*It is almost impossible to cut your calories without cutting your nutrients – when you look at RDA and you see how much of each nutrient you are supposed to get each day that is based on a 2000 calorie diet, but when dieting you cut your calories to 1200 or so plus adding exercise and you aren’t getting all the nutrients your body is craving, so you get tired because you’re trying to do more with less nutrition.

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Almond Joy Shake-o

I LOVE Almond Joys! I love Mounds too! I love that sweet coconutty goodnes wrapped in chocolate. I like them with the crunchy almond in there, and without. I just love them. This tasty creation is stronger on the chocolate and weaker on the coconut than the candy bar, I'm not going to lie. But even still, the coconut, chocolate, and optional almond mix is still fantastic!

Almond Joy (or Mounds) Shake-o
1 scoop Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate Shakeology
1-1.5 cups coconut milk (or water or other milk of choice)
1/4-1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened is healthiest, obviously)
1/4-1/2 tsp coconut extract (optional)
1-2 cups ice
Optional garnish - 2 tsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 tbs sliced almonds, 2 tsps shredded coconut

Blend it up! And be proud of yourself for doing something good for your body.

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

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Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana Shake-o

Do you like frozen bananas dipped in chocolate? Do you like milkshakes? Do you like getting healthier without having to eat food you don't enjoy? Well, if your answer is yes to any or all of those questions then try this out...

Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana Shake-o

• 1 scoop chocolate or vegan chocolate Shakeology
• 1-1.5 cups almond milk (or other milk of choice)
• 1 frozen banana
• 1-2 cups ice (depending on how thick you like your shakes)

Blend it up!

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

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Shakeology at Avenue 21 in the MGM Grand

Check out this menu from Avenue 24 in the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. People are paying $12 for Shakeology! So, when you drink your Shakeology think about how the $4 you paid for it is a steal of a deal!

Want to get it at a discount? Comment or email me at amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about all the different options!

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Simply Shaken Chocolate Shake-o

I really enjoy making up different types of Shakeology concoctions, usually in my blender. But sometimes I'm in a hurry, or I don't feel like having to clean up the blender mess, or I don't want to use any more containers or add any more calories, or I'm just in the mood for something even more simple. And when that happens, I simply shake up some Shake-o.

Simply Shaken Chocolate Shake-o
1 scoop chocolate or vegan chocolate Shakeology
1-1.5 cups water or almond milk (or other milk of choice)
ice (as much as you want to make it as cold as you want)

Put all the ingredients in a shaker cup or water bottle or something and just shake it up. Like I told you - simple!

If you want to change up the flavor there are lots of easy mix in options: Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne if you want it spicy, etc.), Extracts (vanilla, coconut, strawberry, caramel, orange, almond, etc.), Essential Oils* (cinnamon, orange, tangerine, etc.), Cinnamon Oil (like you would use to make cinnamon toothpicks or candy), powdered peanut butter (like PB Fit.)

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

If you are interested in learning more about or ordering essential oils let me know.

Brownie Batter Dip

Do you ever find yourself licking the bowl that just held your brownie batter? And enjoying it quite a bit? And thinking that maybe you shouldn't even bother baking those brownies? If so, I have fantastic news for you. This tastes just like brownie batter, but it is HONESTLY HEALTHY. It doesn't just not have raw eggs, or flour, or butter, or oil, or anything considered even remotely unhealthy. In fact, it is so packed with nutrition that eating it you will get all the nutrients it would usually take several days of eating to be able to consume. It is packed with 17 grams of protein, plus the equivalent of eating 9 servings of fruits and vegetables! And it's only around 200 calories! And it takes less than a minute to make!

Honestly Healthy Brownie Batter Dip
1 scoop Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate Shakeology
6-8 Tbs almond milk (depending on desired thickness - or water or other milk of choice)

Just mix it together. Then get some apple slices, or bananas, or strawberries, or oranges, or a spoon, or your finger (I DON'T CARE WHAT) and DIG IN! And yes, you can totally eat the whole thing yourself - you do NOT have to share. So hide in a closet it you must. If share if you feel so inclined. Or tell them to make their own, it's easy enough. But don't feel guilty for one second about eating this decadent dessert for breakfast. Or lunch. Or dinner, Or dessert. Or all day long! WHENEVER! It is so healthy you should eat whenever you are in the mood!

There are lots of optional mix-ins if you wanted to change up the flavor too: PB or powdered PB, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.), essential oils* (orange, tangerine, cinnamon, peppermint, etc.), extracts/flavors (vanilla, almond, coconut, orange, strawberry, etc.) cinnamon oil for candy making, whatever else you can think of. Have fun with it.

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

If you are interested in learning more about or ordering essential oils let me know.

Shakeology For Your Health

I saw a video a while back about Shakeology and all the ingredients in it (you can watch it here if you want). I thought it was very persuasive, but I like to do my own research. So I went through ingredient by ingredient and researched the health benefits of each one. Holy Cow People! I was blown away. After seeing everything that these amazing superfoods can help with I HONESTLY believe EVERYONE SHOULD DRINK IT! It is a great investment for your health, not just your health now, your health for the future as well. And not just your body, your brain too!

So you don't have to spend the time doing all the research I did, here's a summary

Health Concerns Addressed	Number of Ingredients The Help With Health Concern
Cancer (helps fight cancer and relieve symptoms and aftereffects of chemo and radiation)	28
Improves Cardiovascular Health	28
Boosts Immune System	27
Diabetes (helps control and lower risk – controls glucose levels, decreases insulin resistance, and lowers triglyceride levels)	26
Improves Digestion	26
Balances Cholesterol	22
Brain Health (including decreasing risk of dementia)	19
Anti-bacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal	18
Reduces inflammation	18
Weight Loss	18
Improves Skin and hair health (fatty acids)	17
Aids in kidney functioning and other renal health (e.g. bladder infections)	16
Improves cellular health	15
Supports muscle growth and toning	15
Respiratory health (including asthma and allergies)	14
Boost Energy	13
Antidepressant/anxiety	12
Eases Arthritis pain (anti-inflammatory)	12
Improves Vision	12
Liver function	11
Improves bone density (helps calcium absorption)	9
Improves dental health	7
Stress relief	7
Menopause symptoms relieved	7
Improves quality of sleep	7
Anemia (iron easily absorbed)	6
Headaches	6
Sexual support	6
Prevent infertility or increase fertility	5
Chronic fatigue syndrome	4
Fibromyalgia	4
HIV/AIDS	4
Hormone balance	4
Help erectile dysfunction	3
Thyroid function	2
Increases breast milk production	1
Reduce food allergies	1
Prevents seizures	1

So, now that you see how much you, and everyone you love, NEED SHAKEOLOGY in your life comment below or email me at amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about how you can gt it at a discount!!!

Pina Colada Shake-o

Such a fun summertime treat. Or any time really! I have always loved non-alcoholic versions of this frozen drink and now I can drink it without any guilt because when I do I'm fueling my body with super-foods!

Pina Colada Shake-o

• 1 scoop vanilla Shakeology
• 1-1.5 cups coconut milk
• 2 Tbs shredded coconut (preferably unsweetened)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1-2 cups ice
• 1/4 tsp coconut extract (optional)

Blend it up! That's it. Enjoy!

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

Orange Julius Shake-o

You'e seen the Orange Julius restaurants in the mall. Have you tried one of their tasty creations? Well, if you have, and if you liked it, then be sure to try this one! Just as tasty, costs the same (maybe less), and WAY better for you. Plus, since you can make it yourself, you can have it any time you want!

Orange Julius Shake-o

• 1 scoop vanilla Shakeology
• 1-1.5 cups almond milk (or water or other milk of choice)
• 1-2 cups orange juice concentrate (Depending on how sweet and flavorful you want it and also how many calories and grams of sugar you want. I recommend trying it with 1 cup and if you think you need more then add some.
• 1/4 tsp vanilla (optional)
• 1-2 cups ice

Blend it all up and enjoy!

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

Is It Worth It?

If someone asked you to jump between two buildings that were 30 stories high, and 10 feet apart, would you do it? What if they offered to pay you $100? $1000? $10,000? How about $1,000,000? What about if the building you needed to jump to was on fire and your child was on top of that building, and the only chance she/he had of not burning to death was if you could make that jump, would you do it then?

When we have sufficient motivation then the cost of the obstacle becomes far less important, right?

So what if there was something that was guaranteed to make you healthier, to increase your energy, to decrease your pain, to help you lose weight, to help your body fight illness/disease/etc.? Would it be worth trying?

That's how I feel about Shakeology. I know at $4 per shake it is a little more than people may feel comfortable with on a daily basis. But if it is guaranteed to help you feel better, isn't it worth it? Isn't it worth at least trying for a month, knowing that if you don't see any results from drinking it you can send it back for a full refund? Isn't it worth it?

Comment or email me at amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and I will help you get your Shakeology so you can feel all the amazing results of better health! And get it at a discount!

Protein-packed Chocolate Cookie Dough Energy Balls

One morning I wasn't feeling my normal veggie and egg scramble. But I did want something to chew so just starting out with a shake wasn't going to work either. So, I came up with these bad boys. And I'm so glad I did! Super filling, super easy, super tasty, super good for me - basically they were SUPER AWESOME!

Chocolate Cookie Dough Energy Balls
1 scoop chocolate or vegan chocolate Shakeology
1 small banana or 1/2 a large, smashed
2 Tbs peanut butter (the real stuff, that's just peanuts, that you have to stir)
1 1/3 cup quinoa (you can add more if you want them to be less sticky)
Cinnamon (optional)

Mix it all together. You can then roll into balls right away, or if you want a little less gooey mess on your hands you can put the mix in the freezer for an hour or two first. You can also freeze the balls after to make them a little more firm. But firm or not they are fantstic!

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!

Churro Shake-o

Churro meets ice cream in this delicious dessert that will actually be your healthiest meal of the day!

Churro Shake-o
1 scoop vanilla Shakeology
1-1.5 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup rolled oats (OR 1/3 cup bran flakes OR 1/2 graham cracker)
1-2 cups ice
Extra cinnamon for a garnish (optional)

Blend it up baby!

If you don't have any Shakeology yet let's fix that! Contact me at: amandacolbyfitness@gmail.com and we'll talk about ways you can get it at a discount!