Week of Thanksgiving Meal Plan/Exercise Plan

Happy Sunday!! I soooo excited I am starting another Challenge Group tomorrow called Holiday Madness Fitness Challenge.  It is a 30 day clean eating/SHAKEOLOGY/fitness program where I coach you 1:1 and help you with fitness/nutrition tips, recipes, meal plans, and keep you accountable for reaching your health and fitness goals! I make a closed group on face book and this is where I add my challengers, so no one else but my challengers can see! We do before and after pictures and measurements which really help you track your progress! I have been running challenge groups every month for the past year, and cannot believe how many lives have changed!
I'm so excited to run this group especially because staying committed over the holidays are extremely tough, so I really want to challenge everyone! If you can stay committed over the holidays, this will prove that this is not a temporary diet... this is a lifestyle! So I am giving clean recipes to help so my challengers do not feel deprived over the holidays, but still are taking steps closer to their goals! No more gaining the extra 5 or 10 lbs over the holidays! My challengers are not included in that trend!
So just a sneak peak of what I do for my challenge groups is every Sunday, I make my meal plans for them and show them what my nutrition looks like, which got me to my goals.  I allow myself 1 off meal a week, which of course will be Thursday for Thanksgiving! I will have my Shakeology before my meal, so it helps me with not over eating! It is one meal that I also know I am getting the proper nutrition and multi vitamin!
This is what this week's meal plan looks like!

	Nov 25-30th
	CHALEAN EXTREME– Burn Circuit 1 & ab burner	INSANITY- Plyo Cario Circuit	INSANITY Cardio Power & resistance	INSANITYCardio Recover	CHALEAN EXTREME Burn Circuit 3 and Insanity cardio abs	INSANITY Pure Cardio	Rest/stretch
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Meal 1	Shakeology W ½ banana and 1 tsbp natural peanut butter, 1 tbsp PB2	Shakeology w 2 tbsp natural pb	Egg whites and salsa , 1 slice Ezekiel toast with kale and tree nuts	Protein pumpkin pancakes (blog), turkey sausage	Protein pumpkin pancakes (blog), turkey sausage	Egg whites and salsa , 1 slice Ezekiel toast with kale and tree nuts	Egg whites and salsa , 1 slice Ezekiel toast with kale and tree nuts
Snack	Greek yogurt w ¼ mixed kasha go lean cereal, ½ fresh fruit	Greek yogurt w ¼ c mixed berry kashai go lean, ½ cup fresh fruit	Shakeology Strawberry Cheesecake (blog)	Shakeology ½ banana and 1 tbsp natural peanut butter	1 string cheese, 1 oz cinnamon almonds	Greek yogurt with 1 cup fresh fruit, ¼ cup kasha go lean cereal, drizzle pure maple syrup	Greek yogurt with 1 cup fresh fruit, ¼ cup kasha go lean cereal, drizzle pure maple syrup
Meal 2	Greek Salad with chicken salad wrap (blog)	Greek salad with chicken salad whole wheat wrap (blog)	Meditteranean grilled cheese (blog)	Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing whole wheat (blog), green beans	Turkey salad sandwhich made with greek yogurt, ww bread	Shakeology vanilla almond fudge (blog)	Shakeology Pumpkin Pie (blog)
Snack	Peppers and hummus, edamame	Peppers and hummus, edamame	1 string cheese, 1 oz almonds		Shakeology (Vanilla almond fudge (blog)	Peppers and hummus	Peppers and hummus
Meal 4	Broiled salmon with asparagus, ½ brown rice	Broiled salmon, asparagus, ½ cup brown rice	Greek Chicken Salad	Turkey, coconut sweet potato truffles, green beans Clean Pecan Pie	Meditteranean grilled cheese, greek salad (blog)	Clean turkey wrap on ww , greek salad	Clean turkey wrap on ww, greek salad
Snack	2 shakeology balls	2 shakeology balls	edamame		Kale chips	Edamame/goji berry mix	Edamame goji berry mix
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I am so excited to be a part of this challenge with my challengers! They motivate me and give me the accountability to stay on track!
How we motivate each other is by me posting daily giving tips, recipes, etc.. and the challengers are required to report to the group at least 1 x daily to say whether they had their shakes, did their workout, and rate their food on a scale 1-5, 5 being the best and had no mistakes! 1 would be they completely fell of track!
At the end of the challenge, the challenger who stayed consistent with posts and who lost the most inches/lbs will get a prize! Yes, you here prize and your eyes light up right?!? :) Yes, I love prizes, and it motivates people!
Here is my newest recipe for the holidays!
CLEAN PECAN PIE SQUARES:

Makes 12 Bites/Squares

Crust Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Pecans
• 1/2 Cup Pitted Dates
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 Tbsp Vanilla Extract

Filling Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Pitted Dates
• 1 Cup Pecans
• 1 Large Ripe Banana
• 2 Tbsp Agave nectar
• 1 Tsp Vanilla
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
• Extra Pecans for Topping

Directions:

1. Using your small food processor bowl and blade blend all pie filling ingredients until smooth and set aside (except extra pecans).
2. Using your large food processor process all crust ingredients until dough like consistency with visible chunks of nut.
3. Grease an 8×8 baking pan or glass dish with a healthy oil.
4. Press crust mixture evenly into baking dish.
5. Top with pie filling using a spoon or spatula to make sure the filling is evenly distributed over the crust.
6. Add extra pecans evenly over the top.
7. Cover with saran wrap and freeze overnight.
8. When you’re ready to serve remove from the freezer, cut into squares and serve immediately.

Enjoy!!!

I am so excited to serve this with Thanksgiving dinner!! Remember, the first bite, taste good, but the second is always the best.. after that, you don't need anymore! Don't waste extra calories if not needed!! :)

I do want to give you a few good tips on staying healthy throughout the Thanksgiving holidays!
1. Pack extra- Yes, extra food! Have extra snacks with wherever you are going.  This is a good way to not make excuses, esp while traveling that you have no healthy food available!
2. WATER WATER WATER- Do you realize how many extra calories people intake from liquid alone? Lose the chemicals and unneeded calories (soda, juice, too much alcohol, tea, etc.).  Drinking lots of water will not only keep you hydrated, but fuller and reduce more cravings.  If you are going to have alcohol, use moderation just like food! FYI- you should intake your body weight divided by 2 in oz.. so Im 130.. divide that by 2 and get 65. I should have 65 oz every day in water.
3. Exercise- Just because its a holiday, does not mean you cannot exercise.  Getting your exercise in early in the morning will give you the rest of the day to enjoy yourself without feeling guilty!
4. Skip the appetizer! If you are eating a meal, is there really a need for an appetizer too??
5. STAY POSITIVE- If you stay positive, your more likely to be successful at the end of the day... If you think your going to fail, guess what?? You have already set yourself up and you will fail!
6. Keep in mind the reason we celebrate holidays- It is not to eat as much as we can, but its a great time to enjoy the company of our family and friends!
7. Keep yourself motivated- This may sound silly, but it works for me.. save a picture of your goal body in your phone.. Any time you want to over eat/drink, pull this picture up!
8. Do not eat 3 hours before bed- Your body is not burning as many calories so if you intake food and your going to bed, the carbohydrates/sugar sitting in your stomach is going to turn to fat.
9. Learn to say NO THANK YOU- Stop feeling bad to say no about food... If you are at a guests house and they want you to eat but its not healthy, if they care enough, they will understand you have goals and they should be happy for you to stay dedicated to them.  If they do not understand, they do not care about your goals. SIMPLE.
10. HAVE FUN!! Be happy to have the life you do.. Be thankful for what you have.. Celebrate what god has given you! :)

Don't forget to follow me throughout my journey of CHALEAN EXTREME/INSANITY hybrid challenge! I'm so excited to get weights and cardio in!
Time to make myself accountable! Here are my pictures and measurements to start tomorrow
Day 1
Measurements:
Chest: 34.5
Waist: 29
Belly Button (I do this because this is where women hold fat the most): 30
Bicep R: 11
Bicep L: 11
Hips: 36.5
Thigh R: 20.75
Thigh L: 20.5
Before PICS:

I will admit, I was more tone about 1 month ago, but kind of fell off, so I officially am holding myself accountable for reaching my ultimate goals!! I would love for you to join me on my next challenge! If you are interested in keeping yourself accountable and committed, message me for details on my next challenge! Do not miss out just because its the holidays... Going through your journey during the holidays is going to make you stronger and more committed than ever and help you make it more of a lifestyle! 

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