Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Here is a really great refreshing salad that is perfect to accompany your lunch, dinner or a side dish for a get together. This recipe is from the Ultimate Reset and it is one that accompanies our family dinners and lunches quite often!!

Ingredients:

•1 English cucumber, half peeled in alternating strips, sliced in thick half-moons

•1/4 small container ripe plum or cherry tomatoes, each cut in half.

•1 tbsp chopped red onion

•2 tbsp red wine vinegar

•1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

•1 tbsp lemon juice

•2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

•1 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

•1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves

•Himalayan salt (to taste)

•Herbal seasoning (to taste)

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss well.

Serves 1.

So you would have to quadruple it to feed multiple people! :)

XOXO,
SJB
Independent Beachbody Coach 

Honey Dijon Chicken with Steamed Garlic Parmesan Broccoli

This dinner is sure to please! It is easy to make and very tasty.

Four 6 oz, chicken breast halves
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
Salt, to taste

4 cups broccoli
4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
Garlic salt, to taste

Directions: Mix Dijon mustard with honey, add parsley flakes and salt.
Coat a 6-oz, chicken breast half in the mixture. Cook on a grill for about 7 minutes on each side(or until chicken is fully cooked) can put in oven for 20-25 at 350 degrees. 
Steam 4 cups of frozen or fresh broccoli and top with 1 Tbsp, olive oil, 2 tsp, garlic salt and 4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 servings
Nutrition Info: Calories 349/ Protein 41g/ Carbs 21g
                         Total Fat 12g/Fiber 1.5g

ENJOY!

XOXO,
SJB

The Fixate Cookbook Launch!

    The Fixate Cookbook Launch! 
 In  July, Autumn Calbrese, creator of the 21 Day Fix is launching a new cook book called Fixate.  It will inclue 101 Fix friendly recipes! 

Fixate will teach you how to make healthy, delicious meals that fit into your busy lifestyle. And every recipe includes container equivalents to use with 21 Day Fix, as well as nutritional information you can use with any Beachbody^® fitness program. So what, inspired Autumn to assemble this culinary masterpiece?

Each of the recipes comes complete with detailed instructions, mouthwatering photos, nutritional information and container equivalents. What's more, Autumn has added icons to each recipe that will let readers know if they are paleo, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian. 

 Who this is for?
"This book is for everybody," says Autumn. "You don't have to be graduates of 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix EXTREME^®. You also don't have to be a chef or great in the kitchen. It's for anyone who wants to make healthier versions of the foods they love."
According to Autumn, "Everyone will use the book differently. For some, it will become their "go-to" cookbook they use every single day. Others may use it when they're going to a special event like a barbeque or party."
And in addition to all the amazing recipes, Autumn has also included a detailed checklist for her absolute must-have kitchen and pantry staples, as well as the basic utensils and tools that every cook needs.

What to Expect:

Inside Fixate you'll find a section for every possible meal you can imagine: simple breakfasts, on-the-go lunches, sit down dinners, soups, salads, as well as healthy snacks like kale chips and protein bars. 
Autumn insisted that all the "on-the-go" lunch recipes be easy and fast for working moms. "I based all of the lunches off leftovers from dinner and even breakfast," she reveals. "I turned them into delicious, easy-to-make lunch recipes." Autumn adds, "I also included a few of my favorite Shakeology recipes—even some Fix-approved skinny cocktails."
And then there's the desserts. "I have a big sweet tooth so I was really pleased with them," she says. "I especially love the brownies (made with chick peas), peanut butter cookies and cake recipes, and the desserts are all gluten-free so absolutely everyone can enjoy them."


I am so excited for this to launch. Stay tuned!

XOXO,
SJB
Independent Beachbody Coach 

Prego update: week 28-34

It’s been awhile! We have been so busy with every life and getting ready for the baby.

 

Things have been going really well, yet super busy for us. It seems like we waited til the last minute to do things until right before the baby arrives. We are taking our Labor & birth class at our local hospital this coming weekend and also a breast feeding class next week. Looking forward to it! My husband, not so sure about that.

 

We are now having our doctor appointments every other week and then every week starting at the end of May. We go in for belly measurements, listen to the heartbeat, and any questions we have. They have been pretty quick appointments. It’s so amazing to hear his heartbeat every time. Oh and he is head down already. I know there is a chance he could flip, but doc said at our last appointment there is a good chance he won’t. Gets me more excited to have him here.

 

Baby shower: 4/26/2015

My mom and sister threw us an amazing baby shower for Baby B. Had about 40 of our friends and family there to help shower our son. The food and the company was great. I get asked what was our favorite gift, honestly, we loved it all and will be put to good use for the baby.

 

How am I staying healthy:

My workouts have been few and far between. Cardio is the thing that makes me feel best. The weights were getting too much for my and bending down in the 21 day fix so I have switched to T25. My back has been hurting a lot while sitting down so any form of cardio has relieved the pressure. Since the weather has gotten a lot nicer and not too hot, we’ve been taking Stella on more walks and I have been doing that instead of my workout. It too hard not to go outside and enjoy it. My feet have started to swell when the temperature hits around 80. Some shoes don’t fint so the wardrobe is getting even SMALLER.  Prop  them up at night and I’m good to go the next morning.

 

Nursery:

It’s coming along!! We put of the crib this past weekend and that’s all that was left. We are going to start hanging stuff and then it will make its debut to you all. Until then, it’s underwraps.

 

I can not believe we have 6 weeks left until he arrives. We are so excited and cant wait to meet him.

XOXO,

SJB

Samoa Girl Scout Cookie Shakeology

So, my favorite Girl Scout cookie ever is the SAMOA! I have been craving themlately, so I decided to put a healthy spin on it. 

Ingredients:

1 scoop of chocolate Shakeology

8 oz unsweetened almond milk

10 oz of water (or ice)

1 tsp coconut extract

1 tsp caramel extract

Blend ingredients well and enjoy!

XOXO, 

SJB

Independent Beachbody Coach 

Dark Chocolate Flourless Brownie Muffins

Dark Chocolate Flourless Brownie Muffins

Anything titled "dark chocolate" I'm a fan of!  These are super delicious and surprisingly healthy!!  PLUS, it's 21 Day Fix APPROVED!!


Yield: 12 servings, 1 cupcake each

Ingredients:

• 1 (15oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with non-stickcooking spray; set aside
3. Place chickpeas, eggs, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking soda, coconut oil and extract in blender or food processor, cover.  Blend until smooth.
4. Divide batter into 12 prepared muffin cups
5. Top each muffin with about 4 chocolate chips; push into batter.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely and enjoy!

21 Day Fix Containers (per serving, 1 muffin)

1 Yellow
1/2 Blue/Orange

Orange Dream Shakeology

Make your Vanilla Shakeology taste like an orange creamsicle with fresh orange juice and fragrant orange zest. Yum!

Total Time: 5 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.Cooking Time: None

Ingredients
½ cup water
½ cup 100% orange juice
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
½ tsp. finely grated orange peel
1 cup ice

Preperation
1. Place water, orange juice, Shakeology, orange peel, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

21 day fix:

1/2 purple 

1 red

Resource: Team Beachbody Blog