Caprese Chicken

OMG OMG OMG!! I made a healthy dinner and my husband was actually excited!! Small wins!!

This recipe was super simple and yummy so I had to share!! 

Caprese Chicken
Serves 2

Ingredients:
2 - 4 ounce Chicken Breasts
coconut oil cooking spray
1 red vine tomato
2 oz whole milk fresh mozzarella
dried parsley
salt & pepper

Directions:
1. Take a large grill pan and heat on medium high heat.  Spray with coconut oil cooking spray and top with chicken breasts.  Top with salt & pepper.  Cook for 4 minutes and flip.
2. Spray with coconut oil cooking spray and sprinkle with salt & pepper again. Top with a large pan lid and cook for an additional 4 minutes.  Repeat this step twice, so each side gets cooked for 4 minutes per side two times making sure that the chicken doesn't get too brown.  
3. While the last side is cooking slice the tomato in 4 thick even slices.  Slice 2 slices of whole milk mozzarella about 1/2 inch thick.
4. Once chicken is cooked through, top chicken and layer with tomato, cheese then tomato.  Sprinkle with parsley and let rest for 3 minutes on the grill pan with the heat turned off.
5. Here I served with whole grain pasta, sauce and roasted zucchini for a yummy dinner!!

If you are following the 21 day fix, CIZE or Hammer & Chisel meal plan this chicken dish counts as 1 red, 1 blue and 1 tsp.

I'm getting ready to head into Week 2 of The Master's Hammer & Chisel and it has been so amazing to dive back into my nutrition and enjoying yummy meals like this!! Here are a few moments from my Week 1 journey.

DAY 2 DONE!! 

Feeling as though Peanut butter is my new BFF and the only thing that is helping me 

get through Day 3!! 

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Planks and Thanks

I hope you had a great Halloween weekend with your families!! I know for us we had a GREAT time and ate lots of unnecessary candy which left me feeling like this....

Then a little bit of this....

Then as I started looking at the calendar with my jeans that were a little too tight and realizing that today marks 60 days left till the end of the year!  Ugh!!!  I am starting to feel so off course and grouchy. 12 months ago this feeling of being off course would have completely overwhelmed me and I would think that I need to go run 10 miles and count calories on my fitness pal. Not now...now I have tools and a support! I can do this!!!

Today is Day 1 of our 21 day Planks and Thanks challenge group. I'm re committing to clean eating and portion controlled eating. There. I said it. Now it's out there. It's not about just me making a commitment to myself anymore. Its public! Ahhhhh!!!

Sharing with others makes me very uncomfortable. I know that with uncomfortableness comes changes. It pushing me further than I would ever push myself alone. Its what I need to do but that doesn't make it easy...

I've been eating well, with cheats and treats here and there and working out 5-6 days a week but I've been steadily gaining body fat back. I've been in denial but my pants don't lie. They are getting tight and I've been feeling off. I'm more tired, grouchy and less present with my family. It breaks my heart to admit it but something has to change.

So thankful for the tools I have and people that are on this journey with me. Together we are stronger and I know I can't do this alone. So please help me stay accountable! Also help encourage me because I will have lots of challenging moments and days.

I'm committing to 21 days on the 21 day fix, taking a week of maintenance and treats for Thanksgiving and then back at it!!!  

Here is my meal plan for this week! 

So what to expect from this group?? 

1) You pick a fitness program that works best for you! 

2) We replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology because it is the HEALTHIEST meal of the day and lets face it, as a busy on the go society we need fast food that is healthy!

3) You check into our private accountability group 1x daily and reporting your day and staying accountable with your meals and workout.

4) We will share tips and trips for eating at restaurants, events, clean eating holiday recipes, and a PLANK CHALLENGE EACH DAY!  

5) Grant yourself grace so that you can stay on track to a healthy you all year long, even though the Holidays! 

If this sounds like something you want more info on please fill out this application!!

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What is the 21 Day Fix??

As I reflect on my 1 year anniversary of beginning the 21 day fix I've been getting a lot of questions...

What exactly is 21 Day Fix?

It's not another fad diet. In fact, it's EXACTLY the opposite. 21 Day Fix lets you eat REAL FOOD! It focuses on clean portioned controlled eating.

What's the secret? There are 7 containers. Each one is color-coded for a different kind of food, and pre-measured for the precise portion. You'll never have to eyeball measurements, weight your food or count calories again.  If it fits in the container, you can eat it!

Combine this eating plan with one 30-minute workout video a day. That's all. It's that simple!

Whether you want to lose a few pounds before your next vacation or jump-start a bigger weight-loss goal, 21 Day Fix is the program for you. It’s simple, it’s fast, and it works. If you’re ready to get serious, 21 Day Fix can help you lose body fat and gain energy!

Why is 21 Day Fix effective?

Because it’s so simple! You don’t have to count calories, points, or log your food into diet software. With 21 Day Fix, everything is laid out for you. All you have to do is use the specially designed portion-control containers and do one 30-minute workout per day. Commit to it for 21 days, and you’re going to love your results.

What do you get with the 21 Day Fix? 

Everything below plus be as your FREE COACH to make sure that you don't order the program and it sits on the shelf!


What makes 21 Day Fix unique?

It’s the only fitness and nutrition program that combines portion-control
containers and world-class workouts. By placing equal emphasis on fitness and
healthy portion control, 21 Day Fix can help anyone lose weight—and keep it
off—in a way that’s simple and sustainable. Whether you want to lose 10 pounds
or 100 pounds, you can do it with this program.

What goes in the containers?

Green—Veggies

Purple—Fruits

Red—Proteins

Yellow—Carbs

Blue—Healthy Fats

Orange—Seeds & Dressings

Do I have to eat from the containers directly?? 

Nope! 

You don't have to eat directly from the containers.

Create delicious meals by tossing all your ingredients into a bowl to make a healthy and filling pasta or salad—just like this one!

Who is the Trainer?

Autumn Calabrese is your personal trainer for the 21 day fix.  

Autumn Calabrese is a celebrity fitness trainer, busy single mom, and national-level bikini competitor. She came up with the idea of a portion-control container system after watching a client eat an entire 1,300-calorie salad in one sitting because it was “healthy.” Autumn realized that supersized portions were hurting her clients’ weight-loss success because they were eating too much without knowing it. So she developed portion-control containers to help people see how simple it is to eat the right amounts and lose weight easily.

What are the workouts like?

There are 6 easy-to-follow workouts on 2 DVDs along with 2 ab workouts and a special bonus workout if you order through me as your coach called, plyo.  Hint hint...this gives you a glimpse into 21 day Fix Extreme!!

Ready for a major calorie burn in only 30 minutes? These workouts are short so you can get in, get out, and get on with your day. The workouts will challenge you at every level to help maximize fat loss. And there's always a modifier on screen to show you how to dial down the intensity without losing the benefits.

What equipment is needed?

• 1 set of light and 1 set of heavy Dumbbells or a resistance band are used in some workouts.
• A yoga mat is helpful, but not required.

Do I have to do the workouts, or can I just follow the portion-control Eating Plan?

• Both the workouts and Eating Plan are essential to get the best results in 21 days although you can follow just the nutrition plan and still get results.
• If you're worried about being out of shape, I suggest you follow the modifier and do
what you can, rather than skipping the workouts entirely. 

Can I eat out at restaurants when I do 21 Day Fix?

Yes! The Eating Plan includes a restaurant guide that shows you how to practice portion control at your favorite restaurants.

What does it mean when you say "no off-limit foods"?

The 21 Day Fix Eating Plan shows you how to incorporate treats (like chocolate and wine) into the plan in moderation.

What makes the 21 Day Fix workouts so effective?

The 21 Day Fix takes all of the guesswork out of working out. You know which workout to do
each day and can be confident you're working your whole body efficiently in just 30 minutes a day.   The 30-minute boot-camp style workouts keep your heart rate up throughout, so you have an effective and efficient workout that burns maximum calories.  Additionally there's a modifier in every workout to show you how to take down the intensity while still getting awesome results.

Trainer Autumn Calabrese created a 7-day-a-week schedule to give you the best results
in just 21 days. Each day of the week is a different workout, all perfectly designed to avoid overtraining and keep you injury-free.

Want to see real results from myself and my challengers??

My Results after 1 round, 1 round is 3 weeks (21 days).  I lost 6.2 pounds and 10 inches:

After my 2nd round I lost 3.2 pounds for a total of 10 pounds and 12 inches in 2 rounds, 6 weeks

Real Challenger Results:

4 weeks Postpartum while nursing, 1 round

After 2 Rounds 

After 1 round 

1 round : 8 pounds

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