FIXATE Cookbook is here!

So many of you were waiting for the arrival of the 21 Day Fix Cookbook and it's finally here! 21 Day Fix and 21 Fix Extreme creator, Autumn Calabrese's Fixate is packed with 101 new recipes including appetizers, snacks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, GLUTEN FREE desserts and cocktails (really, it doesn't get much better than this).  There is a TON of variety so that you won't get bored with your meals! And this cookbook will make it so much easier for you to stay on track, follow your fix plan and eat fun and flavorful foods! 

If you are interested in the Fixate cookbook you can get it right here!!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE FIXATE

Also, just a heads up that the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme Challenge Packs are only on sale through the month of July...so time is running out to get the awesome deal! My next challenge group starts August 3rd! 

BONUS:  Any new customers who purchase a 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme challenge pack will be entered to win a copy of Fixate as a free gift from me. 

ORDER HERE 

Easy Meal Plan for Getting Back on Track Today!

I hope everyone had a blessed and safe July 4th! I was on vacation last week and while I stayed on plan for most of the time, I did have a few indulgences that I don't normally have and it came in the form of RED VELVET ICE CREAM. I also was at a family gathering yesterday and definitely had a few items that I probably should have stayed away from...but hey -- it's life and instead of beating myself up about it, I'm not going to miss a beat -- and that means getting back to business asap! As I usually do every Sunday, I spent the morning planning my meals for the week! As a busy, full time working mom of 3 girls...this is the only way I can maintain any sanity in getting healthy, clean food on the table, not just for myself, but for everyone! So here's what my week looks like:

Now let's review for a moment. If you're eating 5-6 meals a day, you must exercise PORTION CONTROL. This meal plan was created based on the 21 Day Fix Extreme Eating Plan and everything will be measured using the color coded portion control containers!  Even if you're eating the right type of food, you can still impede your success if you're not eating the right amount of it! 

If you'd like to get more information on how the 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme can help you plan your meals and learn correct portion control, please contact me at coachangiep@gmail.com or message me on Facebook! Happy meal planning!  

How One Year Makes All The Difference

Today marks my one year anniversary as a Beachbody Coach. When I signed up, I literally had no idea what to expect. All I knew was that I wanted to make extra money for my family. And since I had already been using Beachbody products for years, I figured this was a good fit. I didn't know where it would take me, I just knew that I was desperate for a different path. Over the course of the year, I have built a solid, lucrative business and an amazing team of coaches -- and that is awesome. BUT, the reason it has been so successful, is because I help people. Like really help people. I have reached so many women (and men) that I would have never reached if not for this opportunity. I have given them hope in getting healthy, eating well, fighting to get their bodies and lives back in order and developing a sense of self love that allows them to put themselves first. Yes, this is really my job and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I have never felt so fulfilled. And I know in my soul that this job as a "COACH" is my purpose and destiny. Yes, I sell products (and amazing ones at that), but as one of my fellow coaches said, the products are simply a cover up for our bigger purpose. And for me, that is to show YOU that there is a way to LOVE your BODY and LIVE your LIFE.

If you have ever thought about becoming a Coach, but haven't because you have doubts...give me 15 minutes to tell you how it has changed my life in every way imaginable. Yes, it is scary, but sometimes you just need to take a leap of faith to get to where you want to be.

And if you're ready to change your body and your life, I can help you get on the right path. Join my "HEALTH IS WEALTH CHALLENGE" starting May 11th!  Fill out the application HERE to get started! 

Look, Feel and Be Healthier in 21 Days!

Not many people know that Beachbody isn't just a company that sells killer workouts! In fact, they are a well rounded health and wellness company and offer a variety of products for every stage of your journey. So when I injured my back a few weeks ago and couldn't workout, I decided to look for something in their toolbox that would allow me to continue on the path to weight loss while I healed -- and I found my answer in The Ultimate Reset. 

What is the Ultimate Reset?  

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset® is a comprehensive, no-starvation, inner-body tune-up that offers much more than the typical cleanse and detox programs on the market. The Ultimate Reset not only helps you eliminate toxins and waste gently and naturally, but it also maximizes your cellular energy production, helping your body process food more effi ciently and your systems run more smoothly.* You’ll replace the processed foods you’ve been eating with healthy foods. You’ll eat cleanly—possibly for the first time in your life—and take supplements designed to help your body remove from your cells and organs toxins that you’ve been taking in for decades. The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a complete, three-phase, 21-day mind and body program that provides everything you need to:* • Reclaim your body’s natural balance • Release the harmful materials you may be storing within you • Restore your system to its maximum health.

What Does it Come With?

• 6 Ultimate Reset Supplements:  Alkalinize, Optimize, Soothe, Mineralize, Detox and Revitalize. 
• Program and Nutrition Guide:  Includes detailed step-by-step instructions for your 21-day Reset journey. • A 3-week eating plan with recipes, cooking tips, shopping lists, and more. • Reset in a crunch-modified meal plan if you’re short on time.  • Approved vegan Shakeology recipes
• Two DVDs: Reset Your Health and Cooking Class 
• Ultimate Reset Caddy
• Ultimate Reset Bracelet 
• Support from your Team Beachbody Coach, fellow participants and Challenge Group

Do You Eat Real Food While Doing the Ultimate Reset?

The answer is YES!!  You will be eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, quinoa, brown rice, salmon, eggs, whole grain toast, farina, potatoes, nuts, seeds, and even MORE REAL FOOD! And you eat alot of it! As I said above, this is a NO-STARVATION DETOX! And that's why I decided to try it...I still wanted to be able to EAT! 

Here's an example of my first two days! 

Day 1, 2 &3 Update:

I officially started the Reset on Monday, March 16th and I am doing it along with two of my teammates, which honestly, makes things much easier. We are supporting each other and checking in with each other ever few hours and I am so glad for them.  The most important thing I think you can have on a journey is someone to keep you accountable and focused and this is what we provide for each other!  

So far, I am absolutely NOT hungry at all. These meals are beautiful, tasty and filling, BUT I do miss my morning coffee and not having it has caused MASSIVE HEADACHES! Day 1 and 2 I fell asleep on my couch by 8:45pm because I was just so drained, but today, Day 3, my headache is much less intense and I do feel a bit more energy (I still miss my coffee). But I feel so LIGHT AND AIRY! And as of this morning I am down 1 pound. So that's a nice victory!     

I am loving this so far and am excited to see where the next 18 days takes me! Stay tuned...and if you have any questions about the program or where I am in my journey, please email me at coachangiep@gmail.com or message me on Facebook! I am here to help and answer any questions you may have! Much love xoxo

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

I've been wanting to try this forever, but kept putting off because it looked kinda time consuming, but I could not have been more wrong! In fact it was super simple, I involved the kids and they even ate it! Score for MOM! 

I took two different recipes and then sort of created my own. So here it goes:

Ingredients:

1 Head of Cauliflower
1 Egg
Dried Oregano
Sea Salt
Chopped Garlic
1/4 Cup Marscapone Cheese (for texture)
2 Cups of Sauce
2 Cups of Shredded Mozzarella
A few small tomatoes for topping (optional -- pick your own toppings!)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degree

Break the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it looks like rice.

Place cauliflower in a double boiler/steamer and steam for about 4-5 minutes. I actually pushed all the cauliflower to one side because it was clogging up the holes in the steamer and blocking the steam. Once I did this -- we were back in action! If you don't have a double boiler/steamer, you can actually boil the cauliflower in a pot and simply strain it with a fine strainer when it's cooked.

**IMPORTANT STEP:  When you are finished steaming the cauliflower, place it between a few paper towels and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.  This will allow the crust to be crustier! 

In a bowl, combine the cauliflower, egg, dried oregano, salt, chopped garlic and marscapone cheese. 

Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray or coconut oil spray.  Transfer the mixture to the center of a baking sheet and spread into whatever shape you desire. We went with a Sicilian type crust! 

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oven, place sauce and desired toppings on the crust and bake for another 10-15 minutes until all cheese is melted! 

       

Finished Product! 

Easy Turkey Meatballs

EASY TURKEY MEATBALLS

We use ground turkey in my house like it's going out of style! I make a batch of turkey meatballs and turkey chili every week!  Seriously, I am all about EASY. So when these are in the fridge, anyone can go in there and grab one and they make amazing school lunches -- just pair them with a vegetable! 

I did make two separate batches -- one for me and one for the girls. They usually eat what I eat, BUT I added flax seed and oatmeal in mine and I didn't want to risk the chance of them giving me that face that says...."ugh, mom, flax seed....really?"  Progress, not perfection, people. 

Ingredients:

• Two pounds of ground turkey 
• Oats/Oatmeal
• Flax Seed
• 2 Eggs
• Italian Seasoning 
• Breadcrumbs
• BBQ Sauce
• Soy Sauce 

Here's the video tutorial:

My batch with flax seed and oats

Batch for the kids with breadcrumbs and bbq sauce

Spray pan with olive oil or coconut spray 

Roll into small balls and place on pan

I put both batches in the oven at the same time at 350 degrees and I set a timer for 20 minutes to make sure I didn't forget them. Here's a confession:  I LOVE EATING CLEAN & HEALTHY, but I always, always forget I am cooking and things tend to get destroyed if I don't set timers!  TIP:  Ground turkey can dry out pretty quickly, so make sure you don't overcook!

Week 1 Results

I am a day late in posting this, but my house was hit with a round of the stomach bug Sunday into Monday. 3 out of 5 of us were sick, which is really just a whole helluva lot of work! Glad we're on the mend and can get back to business. 

So my first week on the 21 Day fix I lost a total of 5 pounds! 6 if you count the one I lost to the stomach bug.  How did I do it? I planned my meals.  I had all the ingredients on hand to make what I had planned and had plenty of portable snacks to take with me on the go! Also, I drank tons and tons of water, drank my Shakeology RELIGIOUSLY and got my workouts in (even when I didn't want to).  And in full disclosure --->> these workouts don't seem hard at first, but WOAH, one day later and you are feeling it in places you didn't know existed!   

Here's a few of my go to meals during the week!  

Oatmeal made with water, sliced strawberries and cinnamon

21 Day Fix Extreme Turkey Chili 

1 tsp olive oil

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey

1 medium onion

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 Tbsp chili powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste; optional)

2 (15 oz) cans black beans (or pinto beans) drained, rinsed

1 (15 oz) can all-natural diced tomatoes, no sugar added

12 fresh cilantro sprigs, finely chopped (for garnish; optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in large sauce pan over medium-high heat
2. Add turkey, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink
3. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute
4. Add beans and tomatoes (with liquid). Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; gently bio, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened.
5. Serve warm, sprinkle with cilantro.

Container Equivalents

1/2 Green

1 Red

1/2 Yellow

This is a great recipe for CROCKPOTS...or you can make ahead of time and place in a freezer ziplock bag (gallon size after it's cooled) and freeze for later...great for meal prep!!

**Note I switched out the black beans for chick peas. 

Greek Yogurt 

Here's a few tips that I want people to really really try to understand. Do not over complicate your life. You're BUSY remember??? So for the first couple of weeks while you're getting used to a new program, or trying to eat healthier, just use the same few recipes and rotate them around the week. 

I personally used to try to find all of these elaborate recipes and want to create amazing dinners for my family. But I soon found myself getting stressed when trying to execute these elaborate recipes and I found that I was just setting myself up for failure. So find a few things that work for you and stick with them until you can grow an expand.  Stock up on the staples, make big batches of things (like turkey chili) and keep it simple. You will find that it is much easier to stay on track and focused when you set yourself up to succeed!