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.

Then and Now

I've mentioned before that before I started 21 Day Fix in February I was the heaviest I have ever been. I wasn't obese, or grossly overweight. But I didn't like my body. I always wore baggy clothes because none of my fitted clothes fit any more, and because I wanted to hide my body. I hated to see my body.
Since I started on my fitness journey I have lost over 20 pounds, which is great. I have lost over 20 inches, also great. My clothes fit better now and I like the look of my body better.  I'm grateful for all of those things.
But what I am more grateful for is that I am now empowered with the knowledge of how to fuel my body with proper nutrition. Nutrition that not only helps me feel better now, but I know it is an investment in my future health as well, mental and physical. I now am a consistent exerciser, something I have never really been. I am setting an example for my kids and helping my whole family eat more balanced. AND I have been blessed with the opportunity to help several of my friends toward improving their fitness! That is what Beachbody has done for me!
If you would like to learn more about how to get the right balance of nutrients so you can feel great in your own skin, and find a workout program that can help you get the results you desire, please let me know, I'd love to help you! There are so many great workouts on sale for just $10 this month when you buy a month of Shakeology. It is the perfect time to start YOUR fitness journey.

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Tip of the Day: Early Morning Workouts Are Where It's At!

So, most mornings start the same way for me. I wake up at 6 when my husband does. I pray and read my scriptures for a half hour. Then I do my workout. Then I eat breakfast. I do this because if I don't get my prayers and scriptures as well as my workout in before my son wakes up it is much harder for me to assure that it will happen. WELL, it just so happens that there are benefits to working out before you eat in the morning! I was looking at TeamBeachbody.com today and came across an article that said this:

Strength sessions done in a fasted state first thing in the morning can potentially help the body to release maximal levels of HgH (growth hormone) which allows the body to recover, repair, and refuel for the next workout. 

Training first thing in the morning in a fasted state has been proven to help the body become more efficient at utilizing fat as a substrate. Even for those who don’t necessarily need to lose weight, Paleo practitioners believe functioning on fat as your fuel throughout the day provides for improved mental focus, balanced energy levels, and less cravings for sweets, as the latter is typically representative of a blood sugar crash in disguise.

I had no idea I was doing something good for my body by working out before I ate, but so glad to know it now!

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!

Take a Chance

Peaches and cottage cheese. So, so easy, quick, delicious, and good for me! 
I spent most of my life thinking I didn't like cottage cheese. I didn't care for it as a kid and so I just never ate it and thought it was because I didn't like it. Then I decided to give it a try about 5 years ago. And I totally liked it! Now eating cottage cheese with some fruit is one of my favorite treats! If I hasn't decided to try it that one day 5 years ago I would still be avoiding it. 
Maybe you have tried diet drinks in the past. Or protein shakes. And didn't care for them or get the results you wanted. And you don't want to try any more. Or maybe you've tried eating healthy and it only made you cranky. Or you just don't like to exercise? Well, if you'll give me a chance, I'll try to show you that you will LOVE Shakeology, that you can enjoy eating and get all the right nutrition for your body, and that there's a workout program that's right for YOU! What if I told you that if you took the chance you'd be protected with a money back guarantee so if I'm wrong you haven't lost anything. Would you be ready to take a chance then?

Confessions of a Beachbody Coach #14

Confession: I am not nearly as hardcore as I would like to think I am. I just got back from a nearly month-long vacation. I had intended to get a workout in every day. I intended to drink my Shakeology every day. I had intended to keep my nutrition closer to my ideal. However, none of these intentions were realized. While I was pretty active most days with hiking, swimming, carrying my son in a carrier while pushing my daughter in a stroller and walking tons, etc., I only did actual workouts a few times. Only on days when I felt like my body was mad at me for not doing a better job. I did drink my shakes several times, but not every day. They fill me up and there was lots of other stuff I wanted to eat. I ate mostly healthy stuff, but not balanced. And then there was the nightly ice cream when I was staying with my parents and sister. And that Cheesecake Factory cheesecake. Oops! And really, while I was visiting with my family and friends I was really just more focused on spending time with and enjoying them than sticking to my fitness goals. I gained 3 pounds during those 3.5 weeks. I'm not the best example I guess. But you know what, I'm okay with it. I've come to terms with the fact that I don't love working out and probably never will. I am not a gym rat. I usually feel pretty good whether I exercise or not. I feel better when I do, but the difference isn't drastic for me. Same with eating balanced, I feel better when I do, and I do feel gross when I've eaten lots of fat or sugar, but since I generally eat healthy things I feel fine most of the time. But, I'm also a researcher. I know from the research I have done that regular exercise is good for me - for my body and my brain. Same with eating balanced, clean foods. Same with Shakeology. These things are all good for me,. Whether I feel hugely different when I do them or not I know intellectually that they help me be healthier now and are an investment in my future health. So, MOST OF THE TIME, I will keep doing them on a daily basis. But once in a while, like when I'm on vacation, I may not be 100% faithful, and I'm okay with it. I don't think I will have any long-term negative affects as a result. But that's just me :). What do you think? But, FYI, I'm back in the game now :).

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Check It Out!

I mentioned before in my confession about breaking down and buying a scale that I'm a sucker for free things. Which is why I bought the scale. Whenever you complete a Beachbody program you can enter your results into the Beachbody Challenge and not only have a chance to win cash, but EVERYONE is sent some free apparel! Isn't that awesome! I was slightly disappointed they sent me a tank top instead of t-shirt because I don't wear tank tops on their own. BUT, beggars can't be choosers and I am still excited to have it! I need to enter my Cize and 21 Day Fix results too so I can get some more free stuff!!!