Oven Baked Blackened Tilapia

So as I had my first Figure Competition this past weekend, I wanted to commit to another this weekend, but I broke down and caved into those crazy food temptations!! I let my emotions get the best of me, but I feel I am only FAILING FORWARD!! This is still just the beginning of an amazing journey I have with many more shows to come!! I know I did it once, I can do it again! What is crazy is my temptations I gave into did NOT taste remotely close to what my expectations were! How in the world can your taste buds change that much?!?! Its a good thing, so now that I finished my 6th bowl of cinnamon toast crunch today (yes I said 6), lol Im moving forward and doing something with all this tilapia sitting in my fridge haha!

Im excited to get back to my healthy routine and 1 off meal a week! I still haven't had my Chik Fi La or pizza, but Ill be eating those in the next few weeks with my off meals lol! 

So here we go... I am a spicy kinda girl, so Blackened tilapia is right up my ally!! I was making a meal plan for a friend of a friend who is in one of our challenge groups and she does not eat meat, so I realized I hardly have any recipes for those who do not eat meat!! So glad I took notice to this and can help those who need healthy recipes but not meat eaters!! :)

Oven Baked Blackened Tilapia

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh Tilapia
• 3 Tbsp Paprika
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dry oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Olive oil spray or PAM
• EVOO 2 TBSP

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine ingredients 2-6 in small bowl and stir

Line a sheet pan with 2 Tbsp EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

Take Tilapia filets and make sure they are dry.  Brush the filets with EVOO

Rub spices over Filets and set on foil covered in EVOO

Spray PAM ( I use Olive Oil Spray) on top of filets setting on sheet

Cook filets until brown and flaky (approximately 10-15 minutes)
Let cool before eating & ENJOY!

This recipe is one I will use for prepping for my figure competitions.  When I made this recipe, I also made it for a challenger who will be using 21 DAY FIX and T25 so this will work for both meal plans! 

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NPC FIGURE COMPETITION DAY!

Oh it has been quite the journey! 20 weeks of prepping for 1 amazing and unforgettable day!! I honestly did not know what to expect, since the last show at 18 years old, I had NO idea what I was doing and don't even remember it! My show was Saturday in Harrisburg, PA so I went to the hotel and stayed the night before so I can register and get checked in, get my spray tan, and relax!! That definitely called for a little mental preparation!! 
I went alone and it was honestly the first time I ever have traveled and even stayed in a place by myself! Im becoming a big girl lol!! I met a few of the girls Friday night and then met my makeup artist to figure out my colors.
I knew I would not be able to sleep well, and of course I was right.. I think I was up every hour to make sure I wouldn't sleep through my alarm! I woke up Saturday at 5 to get my makeup done and then my hair and touch up spray tan... HOLY DARK!! I forgot how dark they get you for show day! 
The pre judging started at 10 am and I was so thankful to see my family, friends, and trainer to come and support me.. and of course my videographer Sarah Yoh who has been amazing through it all!! Sarah has filmed my journey starting 4 weeks out so I am so excited to see the final results of that!! 

My family!! These boys just loved seeing mommy on stage! I heard them screaming from afar!! :)

My little photo bomber nephew :) <3 font="">

My momma and biggest supporter through it all!!

My sister Desiree' <3 font="">

My husband- So glad he came to support me!

My sister in law Lauren and one of my Diamond coaches! Also my beautiful niece Nora! Isn't her hair amazing?!? :)

Trying to get a good pic with these boys is like asking for a million dollars lol... Yes my 3.5 yr old soccer punching me in the you know what!!

Take 2 and well go with the first lol!!

PRE JUDGING:

It was crazy how nervous I was prior to, but once I got on stage, it was amazing!! I had so much fun and although I was not nervous on stage, I couldn't quit shaking!! lol Usually I shake when I pose because my muscles are tired, but they weren't and I still shook... Oh well, it turned out just fine!!  :)

This was my individual round:

 This was True Novice and our mandatory posing:

FINALS:

Finals were at 6pm Saturday and we did our Individual rounds again and winners were awarded their trophies.. This was just so much fun and really a great experience overall!! For my first show, this was perfect with how small it actually was!! I would not change a thing about it!

YAY 1st place!!

Me with my trophy!!

Overall- Rosie in the red placed 1st in this one! She was amazing! I get to see you again next weekend girl!! ;)

Ok I think I gave you enough pictures lol!! But this was my day and so thankful again to have had this opportunity!!! The 20 weeks of hard work and dedication totally paid off and looking forward to more fun experiences like this!! 

Here is a little before and after from my journey!
What is really awesome about this before and after is when I was 20 weeks out, I NEVER went to the gym.  I strictly used my Beachbody programs T25, PiYO, P90X3, INSANITY, and 21 DAY FIX! Never lifted weights at the gym, strictly my home fitness programs and drinking SHAKEOLOGY once daily in place of a meal along with clean eating.  
As a health and fitness coach for Team Beachbody, I will say it has definitely prepared me for this amazing journey as a Figure Competitor! 

If you would like to start your health and fitness journey whether it is losing those last 5 or 10 pounds, 50 pounds, or get ready for a competition yourself, I am here to give 1:1 support, motivation, recipes, help with meal planning, and tips to help you reach your ultimate goals.  Please fill out the application below for a spot in my next 60 day fitness challenge!

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NPC FIGURE COMPETITION 1 WEEK OUT

Its game on!! Sauna suit and good bye garbage bags!! HAHA I did that for a day and realized how much easier it is to wear one of these bad boys for my cardio trainings!! 

Starting the Monday before my show, I implemented a water reducing supplement called Xpel.  This helps reduce the water from outside of the cells and dehydrating you to make you tighter, while keeping inside of your cells hydrated... Since diuretics do mess with your electrolytes, I am adding Potassium and Magnesium supplements so I do not mess up my kidneys or heart for that matter!  While taking the Xpel, it is so important to make sure you are getting enough water, so gallon a day it is!! Talk about peeing every 5 seconds!! Now I did start this early, but also did not take the full dose as it says on the directions.. I started with 2 pills once daily and worked my way to 2 pills twice daily, then 3 twice daily, then finishing at 4 pills in morning and then in afternoon.
FUN FACT** Any fitness competitor will agree that you feel like an 80 year old taking as many pills as we do!! BLAH!!! lol

Of course I had my meal prep done and cut out all protein shakes... Strickly Tilapia for my protein, veggies, and sweet potatoes and oats as my carbs which we cut out those Tuesday.  Monday was 25 carbs, Tuesday wed, and Thursday 0 carbs (I messed up because I thought I could still have veggies so Tuesday didnt really count).  Today is Friday and Im at 75 carbs!! Im only on my first meal and I already have energy!

My last leg day was Monday! I kicked my own butt!!

HELLO SWEAT WITH MY SAUNA SUIT! Yes I am using it every day! Just another cardio with my Beachbody workouts- I did BODY BEAST cardio!

When people say they need something fast and thats why they go to McDonalds or whatever their favorite fast food is, its no excuse.. As you prep your food and its already waiting for you, you grab that and go!!! YUP I even eat it cold! Eat for the nutrition, Not the taste!!

 I thought it would be tough to make my kids their food and treats and yes it is hard, but not as hard as I thought..Thank goodness Im not a huge cake fan.... now if I were making breads with my kids, I don't know if I could resist lol!! But cupcakes with the boys was a success and we took them to day care for the kids so I was not temped! 

Just another meal with Tilapia! :)

Ok starting to feel like hell... Wed afternoon, I had to start cutting my water to NOTHING!! I know this is not healthy, but this is part of prepping for a show! Yes, everyone does it differently, and the training helping me had his way that has worked for people for 20 years, so I am totally trusting him!! :)

OMG I NEED WATER LOL!!! Wed was also my last double workout!!! I did total body with weights, just 1 exercise for each muscle group and 30 minutes of cardio in the morning and 20 post workout.  I am DRAGGING... Tired, Exhausted.. I keep telling myself its worth it in the end!! Remember, NOTHING worth having comes EASY!!!

Just had to add this... I am trying to act happy and chipper as I normally am, but I can't be like this 24/7 lol... I never sleep during the day and this is all I want to do!!! ALMOST THERE!!!

Gotta get this posing down!!!

 Thursday was probably my toughest day.  Completely depleted of water and carbs... Literally straight  tilapia EVER meal ONLY fish!!! No veggies, no carbs, no fats, no water... 
So the only excitement I had going for me was it was my last cardio!!! 30 min on the bike I still used my sauna suit and although not peeing a lot with cutting my water, I still sweat a lot!! 

BUT I DID IT!!! WOOHOOO!! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!! All workouts are officially DONE, I made it, I DID IT!!! It feels great!! When people say WHY DO YOU DO THIS?!? Im doing it for me and I love to say I did it and have that sense of accomplishment!  This is just my thing!! 

Today is Friday!!! THE DAY BEFORE MY 1st NPC FIGURE SHOW!!! I was able to eat my MAN CAKES (without the apples) this morning and Im so excited because I totally had some energy going!!! Although no water, I know tomorrow after I can have WHATEVER I want so I wont complain!!! Its a good day.

Im packed, going to play with the boys and this afternoon, Im going to Harrisburg for my show! Im staying tonight at the hotel and getting checked in, getting my spray tan, relaxing and mentally preparing!! Saturday at 530am is my makeup appt, then 745 is hair! 

10 AM starts pre judging so I am just going to take this all in and have fun with it!!! I know I worked hard, so I am proud that I have made it to even do this!!! WOOHOO!!!

As a Beachbody coach and now Figure competitor, I have learned even more than I have imagined about clean eating, exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle! 
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Salted Caramel Shakeology

I've had these crazy cravings for something sweet... Unfortunately this fit momma is not allowed to binge anymore before my big NPC Figure show next week! FORTUNATELY, I have found a HEALTHY alternative that allows me to continue getting closer to my health and fitness goals!! So, when you are craving these yummy fall recipes and a little caramel, you put it all together and get a SALTED CARAMEL SHAKEOLOGY!!!

While others are spending their cash on fast food, unhealthy lunches that get them no where close to their fitness goals, I am taking 2 minutes to make me up an amazing high quality shake full of dense nutrition that I do not even get with my typical daily meals! 
If you want to reach your goals, you need to find ways around those cravings! SHAKEOLOGY has done just that for me.  Since starting my fitness journey with Beachbody, I have found using Shakeology daily in place of one of my meals (I switch them around, depending on my schedule), my cravings have decreased, my bloating is less, and my energy has increased because I'm fueling my my body with those natural, healthy nutrients! 

Now my job is to help others learn about clean eating, and exercise to live a healthy lifestyle, rather than constantly dieting and ruining your body.  
If you are interested in joining my next 60 day fitness challenge group and learn about clean eating and getting into a fitness regimen that works best for you, please fill out the application below and I will contact you within the next 24 hours!

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NPC FIGURE COMPETITION 2 WEEKS OUT

Sunday started out great... I had my photo shoot for my fitness pictures and mommy fitness pictures and I was so darn excited to see how my body has progressed for my show! I got my early workout in the morning and I had all my meals prepped and ready to go, and did awesome the entire day!!

As I had my own food, I of course made my mom my amazing Pumpkin Protein Pancakes!! That was such a tease to myself lol!!

I was able to spend some quality time with my friends/fellow coaches which was awesome!! 

Just before our hair and makeup for the shoot! Sarah of course had hers done! :)

Sexy black dress time!!

A little sneak peak with my phone! Stay tuned for the REAL DEAL!! EEEEK!!

Ok, I MUST POST AT LEAST THESE PICS!! They are finally me in my posing suit for my show 2 weeks out.. This means I have 2 weeks to kick my own butt!!! Thank you Allison Siniski for taking these pics!! She is definitely an AMAZING photographer and is also a competitor, so she had great ideas for fitness shoot!!  To check out her site CLICK HERE! P.S. these are not even edited yet lol but I had to post!!

Ok Im pretty proud of this one!! Definitely my FAV shot!!

So after an amazing day with the photo shoot, I started out the week trying to be positive... I got my morning cardio in with BODY BEAST, one of my favorite Beachbody workouts!! This is the program I will be following after I take a week off after my show!!  You will notice, I do Body Beast workouts at least 2 times a week!

Meals are prepped and ready to go! I had a recording for my documentary and was able to show how I prep my food weekly!! This was so awesome that I am actually turning this part into another video to help people with prepping since its such an important part of your results!

Wednesday:

AHHH can I seriously scream right now?!?! LOL... Ok talk about your mind playing games with you!!! Im ready to lose it!! I want food and I want it NOW!! Im tired of not eating my healthy normal food! I keep thinking am I even meant for this?! I know I was told you are going to have more emotions than ever the last 4 weeks, but Im ready for the show... I had a photo shoot Sunday and ever since then, I feel like Ive totally screwed myself! 
Yes, Ive cheated... Ive had WAY too many rice cakes, too many almonds (haven't had in 2 days because Im not even suppose to have them anymore), and today just really went over board..
Mind you, this is show prep so when I say I had 1 1/2 whole wheat english muffin with natural peanut butter, your probably thinking "oh wow, thats nothing"... but I will add an entire bag of rice cakes AGAIN all in one sitting! WAY too many calories and carbs for this girl!
Ive done 1 workout this morning of the 21 DAY FIX plyo and I just finished Shaun T's soon to be new release Insanity Max 30 intervals.  Thats a lot of cardio and plyos!! I am committing to another workout tonight so make up for some of what I messed up.

I also decided I can no longer stay up late because I know that is what has been screwing me up! Bed at 9 pm on Wed!! Slept for 7 hours and felt so much better!! 

Thursday:

I woke up positive and ready to go! Although I screwed up yesterday, I have 1.5 weeks left and I AM NOT GIVING UP!!!!

Today, I did my last full  back workout before my show and we recorded it for my documentary.  It was crazy how full I felt after all those rice cakes the day before! My veins were poking out everywhere!! So after I confessed what I did to my trainer helping me out, he put in my place and told me what I need to do.. I need a sauna, but unfortunately I don't have one to go to, so I had some garbage bags and did a little wrapping for my cardio!! HAHA oh my!!! This is how it turned out!!!

Im pretty sure I had a little more sweat than usual with this workout!! 

YEAAA BUDDY!! Thats what its about!!! HAHA Ok I did some posing and need to increase the time I spend doing that to really get tight! I also just bought a dietician tea to help with the cleansing part and excess water loss!  I hate trial and error, but I guess this is only prepping me for knowing what to do and not to do for my next show!! yep, you heard me correct.... I hate and love this at the same time that I WILL be moving forward with this, but possible FITNESS COMPETITION!!

As a health and fitness coach, it is my job to help others live a healthy and more fulfilling life.  I help both people wanting to start their journey, whether its losing 10, 25, 50, or 100 lbs, but I also help people in shape that want to improve themselves and tone or build muscle! 

If you are ready to start your journey, fill out my application for a spot in my next 60 day Beachbody fitness challenge! You pick the workout, you get a nutrition guide to follow, and get 1:1 support, motivation, accountability, tips, and recipes from me! 

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