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!! 

 If you want to know more about The Master's Hammer & Chisel fill out this form and let's chat <3

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

Are you ready to get started?  Fill out the application below.

Meet the Teacher Memories

This week has been wild with the kids starting back to school and my oldest starting Kindergarten! Amongst all the craziness, Timehop reminded me this week of Thomas' meet the teacher last year. I got tears in my eyes when I saw this photo. 

#1 my sweet boy is SO much bigger &
#2 it brings back so many emotions of how life used to be for me

This was the photo where I made my mind up to do something different with my life. To make a change. We all have moment where we have seen ourselves in a photo and we didn't like the way that we looked, but this was different. I cropped almost my entire body out of the photo when I posted it on Facebook and that was hard.

When I saw this photo, I saw the button that wouldn't close on my dress because the dress was too small. I saw an arm that made me really upset. I noticed that I was larger looking than my husband. How did this happen? What was I doing wrong? So many different emotions and thoughts ran though my mind and I was so upset with the way that I looked AND felt.

I thought I was eating healthy, I was training for a half marathon and I didn't know what I was doing wrong. I knew it would be harder to lose weight with having hypothyroidism and honestly, I thought I may never lose the weight. I had accepted the fact that I would be a size 10 and approx 20 pounds heavier than I wanted for the rest of my life.

Then, I heard about the 21 day fix from my coach posting her transformation on Facebook. I had heard about it before and been approached by another coach but the timing wasn't right for me. This time, I was ready! I knew Beachbody programs worked because I had tried Insanity a few years before and it kicked my butt, lol! The whole idea of portion control, clean eating and 30 minute workouts was exactly what this busy Mom of 3 needed!!

If you are interested in learning more about the private health and fitness accountability groups that I run fill out for my next challenge group: 

I don't sweat. I SPARKLE

Calling all beautiful ladies!!!

Do you want to shine a little brighter this summer?? Are you looking for some extra love and support on your health and fitness journey?? Let your inner goddess shine as bright as possible by completing a 21 day challenge living your healthiest best life!! 

I invite you to join ME and my team in our next private FB Challenge Group, I don't sweat I sparkle starting May 25th!! RSVP by May 18th at: https://healthylifewith3.wufoo.com/forms/zmxs1dr1xwm8y3/

I look forward to hearing from you!! 

7 days CLEAN EATING & Shakeology Super Sampler

I started my Final Burn before my Dirty 30 this week!  I want to be in THE best shape of my LIFE so I'm super focused and dialed in with my nutrition and workouts!  I've been following the 21 day fix extreme and Countdown to Competition meal plan since Monday and can I just say it has been hard!  The workouts I've got A-Ok but this carb depletion meal plan is tough at times.  I have a new respect for bikini competitors!  Regardless, I'm very focused and committed to the next 21 days!!  One of the best parts of the day is when I get to drink my Shakeology!  But, you might be reading this saying, "I NEED TO GET COMMITTED" BUT I JUST CAN'T FIND MY MOTIVATION!!!

That is what I am here for! My job is to help you find your inner strength, teach you how to be strong and teach you the basics of healthy choices!  I have done calorie counting, weight waters, my fitness pal, run marathons and could never lose body fat like I wanted!  I could never stick to a plan, lose weight and my energy levels were low, especially once I had 3 kiddos in the picture! 

When I found CLEAN eating on the 21 day fix, I realized there was another way to live.  I could eat every 2-3 hours, have energy, feel full and enjoy good tasting food all while reaching my health and fitness goals!  It almost sounds like it is to good to be true!  There are definitely days that I am more hungry than others but for the most part I feel great!  I have lost 25 pounds with exercising at least 5 days a week, clean eating and replacing 1 meal a day with Shakeology!  I have made it my mission to help others!  I want to help teach you my tips and tricks to successful lifestyle change.  

What has Shakeology done for me:

• It is the one meal each day that I know I can grab an go!  When starting clean eating there is some plan and prep work that goes alongside.  Shakeology is the one meal I know that I can depend on in a pinch! 
• Before Shakeology I had to nap when my kids napped.  I was so tired all the time!  I wen to bed at 9pm and woke at 7am and was STILL tired!

• It kept me full for 2 - 3 hours!

• It actually tastes really good, especially the Chocolate
• I found that my husband and I weren't as sick or if we did get sick, it was very mild in comparison to before Shakeology.  I attribute this to the boost of nutrients and vitamins that my body was lacking previously.
• It helped to curb my sweet tooth and kept me on track with my goals!
• I was able to stop drinking diet sodas! 
• My skin and nails are smoother and stronger! 

For other people that I have worked with here are some of the things they have said:

• Since starting Shakeology I am off all cholesterol medicine.  
• I have stronger nails and hair.
• I have more energy and I am healthier
• I save money because I no longer eat out!  

Normally I run 28 day challenge groups with Shakeology and most challengers chose the 21 day fix.  This time I want to try something different.  There are a lot of people out there, JUST LIKE ME, who were skeptical of Shakeology!  I had drank protein shakes before but nothing on a daily basis.  I didn't love protein shakes and I had never drank a meal replacement shake before.  I didn't want to rely on a shake to lose weight and I was afraid of the cost!  What if I didn't like it, what if  invested in a month supply of Shakeology and it didn't work!  

Well the cool part is that Beachbody just came out with this new super sampler pack!  It's 6 packets of Shakeology in every flavor for you to try!  How cool!  This month I'm going to do is host a 7 day clean eating and Shakeology group to help you get the maximum benefit.

So---- how does this work!  I must be your assigned coach through teambeachbody.com.  If you do not have an account you can go to My Site and create one for free! Then you are required to order the Shakeology Super Sampler Pack, that gives you access into my closed online group plus the group app on your phone for easy access!

Then, starting on May 11th I will be providing you with a sample clean eating meal plan, daily tips to start making healthier choices, snack ideas, recipes my family loves and more!  Each day we will post our Shakeology recipe and give feedback on what we think!  You can replace any meal with Shakeology and I suggest choosing the meal that you struggle with the most!  For some it's breakfast because either you never eat breakfast or you are always running late and you hit the drive thru or just slug a coffee down.  For me some days it's lunch because I've been running around and I'm at the playground while my kids enjoy uncrustables and applesauce.

Then our goal is to see what kind of success we can have in 7 days!  Heck, you seriously could lose a pant size if you give it 100%!!! Are you in?  Are you willing to give it a try?  Honestly it's $29.95+ shipping & tax.   That is doable!  Plus the amazing support I will be giving you will help you to start and finish and have success in 7 days!

I hope you are in and if so email me at healthylifewith3@gmail.com or comment below!