Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe bananas, peeled
• 4 eggs, yolk and white
• 1/2 c coconut flour
• 1/2 c natural peanut butter (I use Jif or Skippy)
• 3 TBSP unsweetened applesauce
• 1 TBSP organic coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. Using a paper towel and a small amount of coconut oil, grease loaf pan. 
3. Combine all ingredients into a mixer and mix for approximately 1 minute.
4. Pour batter into loaf pan. 
5. Bake for approximately 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. Allow loaf to cool 5 minutes prior to slicing and serving. 
6. ENJOY!

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BODY BEAST- WEEK 5 Progress update!

Working on your fitness journey is NOT always easy!! As humans, we have temptations and we struggle!! One thing that does separate the successful vs the unsuccessful are the ones who give up all together just because life gets a little difficult and you struggle.

I am here to tell you, not matter how hard your journey may seem, someone ALWAYS has it harder than you and is still pushing!! So do NOT give up!! There is nothing wrong with reaching out for motivation and support (THAT'S WHY I AM HERE!)

This past week, I am not excited to be completely honest, but part of my job is to help others stay accountable, so I can not say I was perfect or I would be lying and I don't like liars! :) 

So, during the week, wasn't bad! But those 2 days on the weekend can really do some damage to someone and their fitness goals! 

My STUFFED PEPPER SOUP

Chicken, green beans and quinoa (from Aldis its a steam fresh bag and so easy to make up)!

One of my favorites Greek Salad!

My CHOCOLATE SHAKEOLOGY LAVA CAKE was my healthy alternative for sweets!!

I slacked on water intake BAD, my eating was off all together on the weekend... I did good in the morning and afternoon after our Super Saturday event, we went out for hibachi (my idea.. tis tis), and I went all out! GAH!!  Then after that, I got pizza for my family and friend who had her kiddos so they had something quick before they had a long drive home.  It sounds so good at the moment, but holy feeling of guilt after it all said and done!! 

Ok It does look good though right?? Slightly over portion sizes with rice, scallops, steak and don't forget the yum yum sauce!!

WHY DO WE DO THIS TO OURSELVES?!?

We have goals, we set out a plan, and then boom, something small throws it off.. whats even worse is I had my meals made for the weekend and just didn't finish them all..

It's time to stop making excuses and start taking MORE action!! I don't know about you, but my goals are important to me and after feeling so bad inside and out with how I ate, I knew it was time to get right back on track and let the past be the past!! 

So my meals and meal plan is already prepped and ready to go!! 
Here is what I got for this week, week 5 of BODY BEAST!!

It's all about portion control and eating so you don't feel like your in jail, but enjoying what you have!

 Last night, I committed to myself that I WILL set my 5 am alarm, and NOT press snooze and get my 25 minute morning cardio in, before my BODY BEAST in the afternoon!! I am NOT settling for less! 

I know I get so much more accomplished when I do this and I feel great and successful, so its time to TAKE ACTION!! 

Today, DAY 1 of 5 am wake up SUCCESS!!! Got my T25 workout in and ready to conquer the day!!

See, all I needed was one morning of success to get that momentum going!!! Now its on like donkey kong!! :)- 

Let's all have a great week ahead!! 

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Healthy Grilling Ideas!

So who doesn't love the summer time and the chance to use the grill to cook?! I have become slightly obsessed with my grill, but in a good way! Instead of cooking inside and baking, I'm using the grill to my advantage! 
Since I am prepping for my first Figure NPC show and I am about 13 weeks out, I am using the grill for almost all my protein and veggies!! I don't know why, but everything tastes SOOOOO much better this way!! 

Some ways to keep your nutrition regimen healthy while grilling:

1. Use the grill instead of cooking with butter
2. Grill veggies and use spray EVOO instead of cooking on stove in butter
3. A little seasoning doesn't hurt to improve the taste
4. Add fruit as a side instead of heavy carbs like macaroni or potato salad
5. Lay off the salt- Herbs will do the trick!

Here are just a few things I have grilled over the past week:

Zucchini Turkey Burgers

Zucchini from the garden!

What better food than using from your own garden??! Ok well my mom's garden lol! Mine aren't up yet! Hopefully I didn't kill them!! Im not good with watering haha! This seriously saves so much money at the grocery store, especially when we know veggies can be expensive, along like any other food!

 Oh yea!! Topping it off with just a little shredded cheese, garlic powder, and pepper!

Kabobs?!? HECK YES!!!

Yesterday, I went crazy with my veggies lol! 

Since I am not allowed my raw veggies with hummus, I had to find away to still eat the veggies... These are mini sweet peppers sliced up and I also added sliced zucchini, onions, mushrooms, and of course minced garlic and pepper!! YUMMO!!

I am so proud of myself for creating this recipe!! Ok, this may have been out there, but I thought of it without searching lol!

Spaghetti Squash with Chicken and Grilled Veggies

Ingredients: (Serving approx 6)

• 1 lb of 6 oz chicken breasts grilled 
• 1 small spaghetti squash
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 lb mini sweet peppers
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 4 oz raw mushrooms
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp crushed black pepper
• 3 tbsp EVOO

Directions:

To cook Spaghetti Squash:

-Cut in half length wise 

-Remove seeds from middle on each side and set upside down on plate (round part facing up)

-Cook in microwave for approx 12-14 min or until soft

-Let cool

-Use fork to remove squash that will appear like spaghetti

1. Grill Chicken on medium until thoroughly cooked.
2. Take raw peppers and zucchini, mushrooms, onion, garlic, black pepper, and EVOO and place on top of foil. 
3. Mix so EVOO and seasoning is throughout veggie mix
4. Grill on medium for approx 12 min without covering, stirring a few times to brown ends slightly. 
5. Cut Grilled chicken into small cubes.
6. Place Spaghetti squash on bottom of plate to act as spaghetti noodles, then once veggies are done, place on top of squash, then top with cubed chicken.
7. ENJOY!!

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