Super Simple 80 Day Obsession Week 1 Meal Plan A and Prep

I just finished week 1 of 80 Day Obsession, and to keep me accountable and to help you out, I have decided to do weekly blog posts about my journey to share my struggles and my wins!

A little background about me.....I'm not currently in shape, I USED to be, but then I had my second child.  He is now 1, and I'm finally getting back to taking care of myself and being the best version I can be!   So being the beachbody lover that I am, I decided to take on the challenge of Autumn's new program, 80 Day Obsession.

Until I started this program, I had really been struggling with eating LOTS of sugar!  Well maybe not TOO much, but I felt like food was my only excitement during the crazy time of raising a baby in his first year.  I was so tired all the time, so the only thing I would look forward to is an ice cream cone at the end of the night, or a donut whenever the urge hit.

Sure there are seasons for everything, and maybe that was party how I survived the first year, but I can't continue to live that way, by just allowing myself whatever I wanted when I wanted it.

So.....80 day obsession is my first start in being disciplined again, especially with food!

The cool thing is that this will go into other areas of my life, such as blogging, or spending time with my kids.  Once you start to discipline yourself in one area, it's a lot easier to carry that over into other areas.   Which is what this girl needs right now, and maybe you do to!

Momming is hard, kids can be challenging, and just trying to find time to take care of yourself is the hardest part about it all.

But not anymore girl, this is your time!  Get out that workout program you've been thinking about, go get that gym membership, allot some extra money in your budget for organic, or get a coach who can help you get started if it's too hard to do on your own!  P.S.  I happen to know a great coach =)

Anyway, here is the meal plan that I used for my first week of 80 day obsession.   Now if you don't know me, I am all about SIMPLE!!  I'm a mom, I don't have time for extravagant meals and meal planning, I keep the meals simple and the prep simple, because that's how I live =)

P.S.  Eating simple for me, means eating the same thing everyday for a week, and then switching it up the next week, because well that's easier!

So here it is......

80 Day Obsession (Plan A) Week 1

Pre-Workout Meal (60-90 minutes before workout)

2 Eggs (cooked over-easy)  1Red

1 Slice Sprouted Toast         1Yellow

Spinach                                1Green

1 tsp butter                           1 tsp

Pre-Workout Supplement (20-30 min before workout)

I don't currently use on but if you do take it here

During Workout Supplement--(during workout...duh)

I do not use this either, but if you do add it in

Post-Workout Supplement (WITHIN 30 min AFTER workout)

Recover Drink (I use Garden of Life's Sport brand)
1/2 banana                                                                                     1 Purple
1 tsp Peanut Butter                                                                        1 tsp
10oz. water             

Post-Workout Meal --(1-2 Hours after workout)

Pasta                                   1 Yellow
Butternut Squash (cubed)  1 Green
chicken                               1 Red

Meal 1

Plain Yogurt                  1 Red
Strawberries                  1 Purple
cacao nibs                     1 tsp.
Sprinkle of Cinnamon 

Meal 2

Carrots                                 1 Green
Cashews+Sunflower seeds  1 Blue + 1 Orange

Meal 3

Broccoli                       1 Green
Ground Beef Burgers   1 Red

Recharge supplement (30 min before bed)

I do not use this one either, but if you do, nows the time =)

MEAL PREP INFO

I cannot stress how simple this is...seriously it will probably take less than an hour. 

1.  Cook Pasta for the week, once cooked put into your yellow container to measure it and put into portions.

2.  Cook Butternut Squash--cube it and sprinkle with salt and pepper, and a touch of olive oil, then roast in your oven at 400 for 30-40 minutes.

3.  Cut up your broccoli and carrots (if not already cut up), then measure them out by using your green container.  You can cook them now, eat them raw, or cook at the time you make your meal.  I like to have my veggies fresh, so I wait and steam them until right before I eat.  But be sure to separate them out into bags, so you can quickly throw into the steamer or just eat raw.

4.  Cut up strawberries and measure out with purple container.

5.  Cook chicken in crockpot--just sprinkle with salt and pepper and put on low for 6-7 hours, or hight for 2-3  hours. 

6.  Cook burgers---I add in salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, fresh garlic, and hot sauce, and then I form into patties and cook in my skillet.

Everything else is pretty much put together as you go.  The yogurt you can just measure out as you go, as well as the cashews, sunflower seeds, and stuff to put in the shake. 

There it is my Week 1 SUPER SIMPLE menu and meal prep!

Good luck on your first week!  Be sure to check back for more menus, and tips as I work my way through.

XOXO Natalie

~Certified Holistic Health Coach
~Wellness Advocate for Doterra Essential Oils
~Lover of all things health and wellness =)

How to "Turn Off" your mind at night....

When I talk to women who are sleep deprived, almost all of them tell me that they have a hard time "turning off" their mind.

Why is this such a huge problem for women?

Well, we ARE women, which means we are taking care of kids, husband, birthday parties, meals, helping at school, working, volunteering, and much much more.....

I'm certainly not cracking on husbands, because husbands can be an awesome help to a lot of these things, but as women our brains are always thinking about what we SHOULD be doing, or cleaning, or did the kids brush their teeth before bed, etc.....

Because men are built differently, it is easier for them to just relax after a day of work and not let their mind race in a million different directions like we do.  That's one way in which men and women are very different.

SO.......How do you we TURN OFF our minds so that we can get RESTFUL sleep?

One Word.....DELEGATE!

We have SO much put on us today in this world, thinking that we need to run everybody everywhere, clean, cook, plan parties, make clothes, grocery shop, volunteer, that we drive ourselves into a TIRED frenzy!

I have traveled to a lot of different countries, and almost all of them employ help, such as maids or in some other way.    You guys, these people do not have a ton of money, they just realize they are not SUPERWOMEN and need help.

Imagine if you had someone clean your house once a week, how much time would that FREE up for you?

Or say you paid someone to grocery shop and meal prep for you?  How much time would that FREE up?

What if you said no to the 10th volunteer opportunity that came your way this week?  How much time would that FREE up for you to spend quality time with your children?

What if you delegated some of the chores out to your children?  This teaches them responsibility and HELPS you!

It's OK to ask for help, we are not going to be around for our families, if we constantly join everything and are always running around in a busy frenzy!  What kind of life is that anyway?  Not to mention how it affects your health....especially if you have trouble sleeping.

When is the last time you did something for yourself?

Let's remember that we are not SUPERWOMAN, and it's ok to delegate and ask for help.

YOU do NOT need to PLEASE everyone!

You do NOT need to be involved in everything! 

Think of the message this sends to your husband and kids....Mom is so busy we hardly get to spend time with her.

So I challenge you to take a look at your life and list out your priorities.

<<<<<<ACTION STEP>>>>

1.  Make a list of your top priorities. (Spending time with family, working out, voluteering)

2.  Make a list of things you can delegate.  (cleaning, grocery shopping, errands)

3.  Schedule out your week first with your TOP priorities, and then whatever does not fit after you have scheduled your top priorities needs to be delegated.

4.  Delegate those tasks!

The "Get More Sleep" Plan

Is life stressing you out?  Do you feel drained from lack of sleep?  Do you feel like you can't enjoy life anymore?

If you said "Yes" to any of these, then you clicked on the RIGHT article.

My name is Natalie, a health coach/oil enthusiast, and I'm on a mission to help women feel less SLEEP-DEPRIVED, and more ALIVE.

I too, like you have dealt with sleep-deprivation.....I have an 11 month old =)

I have struggled this past year to get sleep.....uninterrupted sleep......so that I have energy to pursue my dreams and goals.   It has been frustrating and has certainly affected my mood toward my family and others.  Because as you know, if we as women do not get good sleep, EVERYBODY suffers!

So, because I know the pain of feeling sleep deprived, and because I know it can lead to greater health issues, I want to help you get the more restful sleep, so that you can avoid those icky health issues, and so that you too can pursue your goals and dreams.

I'm going to start off simple in this post, but be sure to subscribe by adding in your email on my homepage, to get updates, so that you can continue to learn more about getting more restful sleep, and feeling like yourself again.

Ok, so let's talk about setting up a WIND DOWN routine in order to get more restful sleep...

Wind it down 1 hour before bedtime.

Create a new WIND DOWN routine before bed.  So, if you want to fall asleep by 10, your wind down routine will start at 9.

What should your wind down routine include?  Here are a few ideas.....

1.  No electronics (phone, tv, movies, computer, etc...)

We are bombarded all day with tv, internet, phones, social media, so much that our minds can't relax and calm down.  Also, the lights on our phones are not calming, rather if looked at too much, can promote headaches and anxiety.   It's best to be done with electronics an hour before bed, so that your mind can start to relax and also realize that sleep is coming soon.


2.  Meditation

This could be anything from listening to a guided meditation online, reading your bible, sitting quietly and allowing your mind to relax, work on some deep breathing, listen to a calming podcast, or calming music, or even doing some gentle yoga.

All of these things are SOOO good for you, and in our hasty world, we barely take the time to just stop and be still.  If you have children and it's hard for you to get away, try talking with your husband about giving you a few minutes of peace so that you can recenter yourself and release any anxiety.  Believe me, everyone will be better off!


3.  Quiet (if possible)

Sit in Silence, quiet your mind, say a prayer, and just be still.  Sounds simple right, but this may be one of the hardest ones!

4.  Read a Book

And no NOT a book on the kindle or an electronic device, a good old-fashioned hard cover book.  Maybe you haven't read in a long time, because you have been so busy, but reading is so beneficial for you. 

Not sure what to read?  Well, what are you interested in?  Want to learn how to garden, maybe you want to learn how to run a business, or you are interested in reading a biography about someone's life, or maybe you just prefer a fictional story.  Whatever it is, find a book and make a habit of reading 10 pages minimum a night.  If you make that a habit, you can end up reading 20-30 books a year.....and imagine how much more knowledge you will have gained, then spending a wasted hour on Facebook.

5.  Set up an Ambient Atmosphere

Find an area of your house that can be just for you and when you see it, you begin to feel calm. 

Set up calming pictures, a diffuser, pretty lights, a cozy blanket and pillow, anything that will help you to relax.

And make it your relaxing corner, so your body will know that it's time to start calming down when you go to this place.  Also it will be something to look forward to at night!

6.  Apply Calming Essential Oils Such as......Lavender, Peace, Balance, Cedarwood, Serenity..

Essential oils have been around for centuries, and they are known for so many benefits, but one of my favorite benefits is that they calm you down, and help you to sleep hard.

Think about investing in a diffuse and diffusing some calming oils during your wind down time and also when you sleep. 

You can also put the oils on your feet, behind your ears, or on your temples (or all of the above). 

Oils are have been shown to affect our emotions and produce a natural and calming effect.

If you don't have oils, but would like to try some, click the link below to purchase some from the brand I use and TRUST.

 Click here to get your oils.

Oils are a cost-effective way to get sleep.  As each bottle contains around 250 drops, it's much cheaper than prescription drugs and doctors visits.....and there are No side effects. 


ACTION STEPS

Ok, here's the part where YOU take action!

I want you to choose just 1 or 2 of the above suggestions and start implementing them into your WIND DOWN routine immediately!

When you do, please come back and comment about what you chose and how it has been helping you sleep!

LOVE,
Natalie

Healthy No-Bake Cookies

Hey Everyone,

I'm so excited to share this recipe with you, because I grew up on No-Bakes, and there is no way I can give them up……so that means I had to find a healthy way to make them.

Let me assure you, that you will not be able to tell the difference at all!  These taste exactly the same, but without the butter or the sugar.  They are so good, that my sweet picky 2 year old  even eats them…in fact LOVES them.  Which is great, because I'm always trying to come up with healthy ways to get good food into his little belly.

In fact, I think you will love these even more than the Bad No-Bakes….and yes they are VERY addicting!

They are a cinch to whip up, it only took me about 10 minutes total to do everything, so if you need a healthy cookie around to curb your cravings for bad stuff, or you're looking for an easy healthy dessert to bring to a party, this is it!

One more thing, before I post the recipes.  If you are looking to be UBER Healthy when making these, be sure to use Local Raw Honey, All-Natural Organic PB (ingredients literally just say peanuts), Organic Cocoa Powder (or Cacao, even healthier,  although i haven't tried this, so not sure if it will alter the taste), Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Vanilla Extract.  This would be the healthiest you could make it.  I did not have all of these on hand, so I used what a had.  It's just a suggestion.

I hope you enjoy this recipe!  It's sure to please the whole fam!

Until next time...

"Superlife, The 5 Forces That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome"

Hey Everyone,

Tonight, I want to share with you one of the greatest books I have read to date about being healthy in our current world.  A world that is full of GMO's, pollution, bad water, and deceptive food labeling.  I will be the first to tell you that I am no expert in nutrition, but I have done my fair share of research and learning about it on my own.

I was introduced to the book "Superlife" through Team Beachbody.  The author of the book, Darin Olean, is actually the guy who created Shakeology.  Darin travels all over the world to find the world's most powerful superfoods in their most natural habitats.  This blog post is not about Shakeology, but as a person who has been drinking it for a year and a half, I wanted to learn more about the man who created it.

Now to get to the good stuff!!  As I mentioned in the title this book talks specifically about 5 forces that greatly impact our health and well-being.  Those five forces are Nutrition, Hydration, Oxygenation, Alkalization, and Detoxification.  He goes into the science behind all of these things and how they affect your body.  Before reading this book, I thought I had a good idea of what it meant to be healthy, but this book has totally opened my eyes to so many more things!

You see, when Darin was 10, he had developed a ton of problems. He was labeled with a learning disability, hyperactiving, a thyroid problem, etc….  He was able to conquer all of these problems with these 5 forces, and this is why he is so passionate about what he does.  I can really relate because I dealt with panic attacks, that were caused by a reaction of something not lining up in my body because my body was lacking something. After changing the way I ate, and supplementing with vitamins, I knocked out the panic attacks in a month.  I was amazed at what happened solely because of nutrition.  This is why I am so passionate about getting the word out and helping people.

I want to give you just a few quotes from the book to whet your appetite.  This one comes from the Nutrition Chapter:  "Our microbes even influence our moods and emotional state.  It's worthwhile to consider changing your diet as a means to improve your outlook on life."  In this chapter on Nutrition he talks about how to feed your body, what happens in your cells when you eat, raw food, what to buy at the store, how to know if it's good for you, and in the back even gives you a whole index of what to have in your pantry, what kinds of foods are high in different vitamins, and a 10 day eating plan that your body will love you for!  There really is so much valuable information in this chapter.  I guarantee you will not look at food the same way.

Another force is Hydration.  "Drink a big glass of water when you feel tired, fuzzy-brained, or emotionally drained.  I'm betting that most of the time, water will be just what you needed."  In this chapter he tells you how vital water is to your healthy, what kind of water to drink, and how it affects your body.  Believe me, you will want to drink water through this whole chapter…LOL

The third force is Oxygenation.  "Where your breath goes, you go.  If it is short and rapid, the body will be stressed and tight.  When it is deep and full, the body is loose and relaxed."  After reading this, you will want to spend a lot more time outside =)

Life force number four is Alkalization.  "Start paying attention not only to food labels but also to the ingredients in your shampoo, body wash, and toothpaste.  These industrial chemicals and the preservative and additives in our food contribute to metabolic acidosis."  I promise you don't have to be a scientist to understand all this, he writes in a way that is understandable.

The last life force he talks of is Detoxification.  "Take care of the other four life forces--proper nutrition, hydration, oxygenation, and alkalization--in order to boost your detox system.  Otherwise, you can't expect your body to fight off disease and rid you of the harmful substances you inadvertently take in."  It's a powerful chapter on how your body can fight off diseases if you take care of it.  You are either feeding the disease or fighting it.

I really can't stress enough how much this book will change your life…literally.  This is not just a book for a nutrition fanatic, it's a book for a person who wants to get healthy but doesn't know where to start, or for someone who is healthy but wants to take it to the next level.  I read this book in about 2 weeks, because I couldn't put it down.

It is so important that we are aware of what we put into our bodies and that we learn how to best take care of them.  We are only given one life, so why not make it a great one and a healthy one.   The human body is the most amazing thing that God has created, so let's take care of it and teach our kids to do the same.

What amazes me today, is that the healthy person is oftenfrowned upon, or made fun of, like some weirdo.  On the other hand, the person who eats at Fast Food restaurants everyday is perfectly normal.  All the time, people tell me I'm too skinny or that I need to eat more, which is crazy to me because no one would ever tell someone who is overweight, that they are too fat.  We basically encourage people that are overweight, and look down on people that are in shape.  That's the craziness in our world right now.  So let's change it!!!

Get this book and revamp your health on your own.  You don't need to follow some crazy diet or jump on the newest and greatest fitness craze.  Change your lifestyle because you care about yourself, and want to be around for your kids and their kids.  Besides the more we as a nation demand healthy food that is not processed, the more the manufacturers will produce what the people want.

If you want to get this book, Click Here.  I can't recommend this book enough, especially for those of you that follow me and take my clean eating challenges.  Here is another way you can learn more on your own and take charge of your health!

7 Day Clean Eating Challenge

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for stopping by!  I want to take a minute to tell you about my latest FREE Challenge.  As you know by now…if you have been reading my blog at all, I love nutrition and clean eating.  Because I love it so much, I decided to create my very own 7 Day Clean Eating Challenge, just like so many others have done.  I'm not an expert in nutrition, but I have spent a lot of time learning how to create healthy meal plans, prepping my meals for the week, and losing weight because of it.  So, I feel qualified to be able to create my own plan!!

First, I started by looking up some of my all-time favorite recipes on Pinterest.  I LOVE Pinterest!  It is literally where I get every single recipe and idea for anything I make!  I have healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner boards, healthy snacks, clean eating, nutrition, smoothies, and on and on and on.  Did I mention that I love pinning!!   Also, now would be a good time to insert my Pinterest Profile if you are interesting and seeing all of those great healthy boards.  CLICK HERE to find me on Pinterest.

Second, I took all of my favorite recipes and loaded them into MyFitnessPal to check on the ratio of Carbs to Fats to Proteins to make sure everything was in the right percentage for losing weight.  I also kept the calories low, around 1350-1450 in order to jumpstart weightloss.  I do not recommend staying at this low of a calorie range for a long time, but as I said before it's a great way to lose up to 7 pounds in a week.

Third, I tested it out on a good friend, and she ended up feeling great by the end of the challenge and losing 7 pounds.

Lastly, I opened it up to the public in my private FB group, in which I had about 65 people join and take the challenge.  The results were wonderful!  Lots of people lost weight, felt better, but best of all it has started so many of them on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.  Many were surprised that healthy food could even taste that good.  One of my biggest passions is making healthy food actually taste good to people who do not normally like healthy food.

Here are a few quick testimonials from the group:

"I didn't weigh myself beforehand ; no scale, and didn't think of it while I was at Publix. I, surprisingly, haven't had any cravings since we started, and I am one of those people that usually eat a dessert every day! So I'm hoping the cravings stay away. Coworkers have envied my meals as much as they would normally want a pizza or slice of cake someone would be eating. So that's nice. Maybe I can help spread the nutrition!"

"I weighed myself at the beginning of the challenge and lost 4.2 pounds, which makes me excited. I could have lost more had I exercised during the week. Busy week at school - testing and interrupted classes. Not fun! That's no excuse really. The food was delicious and simple to prepare. I loved the idea of prepping ahead of time. I am certainly going to continue eating more healthy. I found out that I really don't need all those carbs and my body stopped craving them after a few days. Thanks, Nat."

"So far 6 pounds and I've already prepared 5 kale smoothies,3 mango smoothies and 3 spinach salads for the week"

"thank you so much for all the work you have done for this challenge. I was very nervous about it and honestly did not think I could go a whole week without sugar! I love to exercise but have really wanted to be more intentional about eating healthy. I have lost 4 pounds but better then that you have started me on a journey to eat healthier and given me the motivation to make healthier choices when it comes to my eating habits. You also helped me face my fear of vegetables in my breakfast smoothies. Thank you!!"

" I definitely had more energy this week and was only hungry at meal time. Favorite meals: cabbage rolls, kale/banana smoothie & spinach/blueberry/feta salad! Least favorite probably cabbage wraps-not a fan of raw cabbage!. All in all, a great week. Definitely motivated for more clean eating!!"

The reason that I decided to put this in a blog, is because I would love for you to join my group and take the FREE Challenge.  Below I have posted an idea of what the meal schedule is for the first three days.  Mind you, I have provided recipes, meal prep instructions, a grocery list, a getting started list, a meal schedule, and a followup schedule.  Everything you need to make getting healthy SUPER EASY.  Check it out below.

Day 1
Breakfast--Kale/Banana Smoothie
Snack #1--Carrots/Hummus
Lunch--Mango Black Bean Salad in Mason Jar
Snack #2--Blueberries/almonds
Dinner--Cabbage Rolls

Day 2
Breakfast--Overnight Oats with Blueberries/Chia Seeds
Snack #1--Pear/Almond Butter
Lunch--Mason Jar Detox Salad
Snack #2--Avocado/Lemon Juice
Dinner--Napa Cabbage Wraps

Day 3
Breakfast--Blueberry Yogurt Parfait
Snack #1--Tomato with Basil, Feta, Balsamic Vinegar
Lunch--Spinach Blueberry Mason Jar Salad
Snack #2--Mango/Banana Smoothie
Dinner--Chicken Quinoa Kale Bowl

If you would like to take the 7 DAY CLEAN EATING CHALLENGE, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

That link takes you to my FB Page.  You will need to send me a friend request, and send me a message saying that you want to be in FIT NATION CLEAN EATING.  The ONLY way I can add you into the group is if we are FB Friends first.

Thanks so much, and I hope you will join us!!!!

Mason Jar: Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Hey Guys,

I just finished running a 7 Day Clean Eating Challenge for about 65 people.  It was fantastic!  So many people lost weight, started on the road to clean eating, felt better, and became happier!  This is something that I truly love to help people with.  I love teaching people how what we eat is so important to how we feel and look.

  So, with that being said, I wanted to share one of the favorite recipes of many of the challengers.  Also be on the lookout for my next FREE CLEAN EATING GROUP.  To be sure you get all the deets, CLICK HERE to friend me on Facebook, so you will see when I announce the next group!

The recipe favorites by so many challengers was the MANGO BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD, and the best part is…you can make it in a mason jar, and just shake it up when you are ready to eat it.  It helps to keep everything fresh and easily portable, if you pack your lunch for work.

MANGO BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD

Makes 5 salads. (You’ll need 5 clean mason jars with lids.)

For the dressing:

juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt + pepper to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1.  Place all ingredients except olive oil in a blender.  Blend on low until thoroughly combined.  With the blender running on low, stream the olive oil into the blender and blend until smooth.

For the salad:

2 avocados, diced

juice of 1 lime

2 cups frozen diced mango, thawed

1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped

1/2 of a medium red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro

2 cans black beans, drained

1 can yellow corn, drained

1 cup cooked quinoa

5 cups shredded romaine lettuce

Assemble the salad in the following order:

Place all ingredients except olive oil in a blender.  Blend on low until thoroughly combined.  With the blender running on low, stream the olive oil into the blender and blend until smooth.

In the bottom of each jar, add 2-3 tablespoons of the Honey Lime Vinaigrette.

Squeeze the juice of one half of the lime on the mango, and the other half over the avocado.  Sprinkle the avocado with a little salt.

Divide the mango evenly between the jars, then add black beans and corn.

Next, add the deconstructed guacamole ingredients.  First the avocado, then red onion, followed by the jalapeño

Top with cilantro, then pack each jar full of the salad greens.  You can use romaine as I’ve indicated above, or spinach would work really well as well.

When ready to serve, shake the jar to distribute the dressing, and pour onto a plate. Voila!

Shoutout to yagottahaveahobby.com for the recipe!

How I Plan Out My Meals Each Week

Hey Everyone,

Thank you so much for your continued support, my blog has almost reached 4000 views and I'm so excited!!  I hope that it is inspiring you to eat healthy and take care of your body.

Since, I have gotten so many views on my 21 Day Fix Extreme Meal Plan/Prep, I have decided to show you exactly how I plan out my meals and eat healthy each week, when I'm not on a particular program.

What do I use?

I use the TeamBeachbody.com Meal Planner.

This system makes eating healthy a cinch!  You simply answer a few questions according to your weight loss/fitness goals and then add in your weight, height, and gender.  It really is THAT SIMPLE.  Once you have entered those things in, you will be presented with how many calories you need to consume and a bunch of recipes that are planned out for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and 2 snacks.   Also, you can scroll down to the bottom of what day you have planned and check to be sure the ratio of carbs to fats to proteins is good.  It usually will be fine, but if it's not, then just switch out something until it is good for your ratio.

Do I need Shakeology?

It is highly recommended.  I have been using it for almost 2 years now, and I can't go a day with out.  It's great for your body, lowers your cholesterol, and helps you to lose weight.  Here's a quick video on it.

Are there different options?

YES!!! If you don't like what they have chosen, you can easily change it to your own preference.  I usually just do 1 Day of meals, and that use that same day all week.  It makes it easier for me to grocery shop and meal prep.  Instead of choosing 5 different things on 5 different days, which makes it expensive and more work.

How long does it take to do?

 I can plan out my meals for the week in about 5 minutes, and I'm ready to shop.   The recipes are easy to print out and you are all set and ready to go.

Is it worth it?

If you are a busy mom like me, the last you want to do is spend hours on finding meals each week for yourself and your family…not to mention healthy meals at that.  You have way too many other things to do, and this is one less thing for you to worry about!  It has totally saved me!  I'm such a last minute planner.  I usually pull it up 10 minutes before I go shopping for the week and that's all it takes.    It really does simplify your life and your health. 

How much is it?

The meal planner is included with the teambeachbody club membership.  The membership comes out to be about $12.98 a month.  But wait….there's more.  The club membership also contains 10 of the hottest Beachbody Programs that you can stream from your phone anywhere!  This is a killer deal, not only do you get easy meal planning, but you get some of beach body's best workout programs included!  Programs, like P90X, P90X2, P90X3, Insanity, Turbofire, Brazil Butt Lift, and more!

How do I sign up and get started?

This month only March 2015, you can get 3 months of club membership plus Shakeology for $140.  CLICK HERE to get this great deal, and be on your way to being in the best shape of your life!!

Sausage, Green Pepper, Onion, Pineapple Stir Fry

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for stopping by to check out my latest post!

Today, I want to share with you a yummy new recipe, I somewhat came up with.  The reason I say somewhat, is because I got the recipe off of my Team Beachbody Meal Planner, but tweaked it a little bit to make it more yummy to my taste buds.

Easy Homemade Salad Dressings

Are you sick of spending a lot of money for Salad Dressings that are healthy?  Even the healthy ones sometimes aren't healthy!  Well, lucky for you, Salad Dressings are so easy to whip up in a matter of minutes, and you know what is in it…..AND it's healthier…AND you save money =)