Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf

 

What you need:

• 1 lbs raw 93% lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup all natural-mild salsa
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
• 1 large eggs, lighly beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt (Mineralize)
• Ground black pepper (to taste, optional)
• Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C)
2. Combine turkey, salsa, quinoa, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well by hand or with rubber spatula
3. Shape mixture into shape of a loaf and place in baking dish
4. Bake for 60minutes, or until center is no longer pink and meat is cooked through.
5.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving
6. Garnish with parsley

These are a Few of My Favorite Things....

One of my favorite Oprah shows was when she did her annual "Oprah's Favorite Things" Annual Christmas Special... Although I have never purchased or owned a single one of her favorite things it was a fun episode and I loved watching the crowd go wild... Although this will be slightly less exciting (and much less expensive lol) I wanted to share with you some of my favorite things... And in true holiday spirit, I wanted to do a little give away!!!

 

My Favorite Fit Mom Things:

• Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor
• There are a ton of heart rate monitors and fitness bracelets out there... I love this one because it is affordable and easy to use... I don't need anything fancy or for it to link to my phone... I just like beating my calorie burns and it is a way to help me push myself.
• Victoria Secret's Yoga Pants
• Need I say more? I basically live in these! They are comfy, hold up great, and come in 3 lengths which is great for other tall momma's like me!
• ASICS Women's GEL-Craze TR Cross-Training Shoe
• When I first started on my fitness journey, I had an old pair of running shoes that I used to train in. My knees were killing me and I felt like I would get an injury in my ankles, so I started working out in my bare feet - but as the new year approaches I am planning live workouts, the first of which at a first class resort in Pittsburgh and I am pretty sure a bare foot workout would be frowned upon. I love these shoes! They give me the perfect amount of support and cushion. My knees feel so much better and my ankles don't feel like they are slipping - plus they are super cute!
• Knockout by Victoria’s Secret Front-Close Sport Bra
• A front zip reveals structured cups that clip together for a maximum-support sport bra that’s easy to put on and take off. Perfect for running, boxing and high-impact workouts, all in Body-Wick fabric that keeps you cool and dry. And again - super cute!
• Beachbody's E&E
• Being a busy mom and night shift nurse, sometimes I don't have the energy to do an intense workout - and then tah-dah Energy and Endurance! It is formulated to help improve energy, endurance, strength and focus to help you maximize your workout! It has helped me burn more calories during the same workout! And no artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or high risk/untested ingredients.
• High Impact Jumping Mat
• My knees never get a break - between working as a nurse, sitting on the floor playing with the girls and high impact workouts - my poor knees can get pretty sore! I love, love, love this jumping mat! I feel like it saves my knees and my carpet (since I workout in the living room on my shag carpet)

So how do I win one?

• Each qualifying purchase in January 2015 will put your name into a simple drawling.
• If you refer a friend that makes a qualifying purchase your name will go in twice (or more!).
• For every 5 purchases, I will pull a name!
• For example, if 5 purchases are made - one winner
• 10 purchases - 2 winners
• And so on and so on - giving you a 20% chance of winning! (refer one friend and that chance of winning doubles!)

Plus you get the amazing support of my challenge groups! I help you pick your program, I help you meal plan and succeed! To join my next challenge group and for your chance to win, apply here!

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Resolutions to Results

Is it because you can get a cheaper rate on a gym membership? Or maybe because you've gained an extra ten holiday pounds on top of the ten pounds you wanted to drop anyways? But a study conducted by the University of Scranton found that in 2014, the number one New Year's resolution amon Americans was to lose weight. It beat out "getting more organized", "spending less money" and "enjoying life to the fullest" - yes, that is right, losing weight came before living life to the fullest...

Yet, the same survey revealed that only 8 percent of people are ever successful in achieving their resolutions, and only 46 percent of people maintain efforts towards their goal past six months after making a vow... How discouraging is it to know that even before you make that resolution, your chances of being successful is less than 10 percent???? And on top of that, your chances of maintaining you goals is less than half??? OUCH!

A recent Consumer Health and Fitness Index poll conducted by interactive fitness company Blue Goji found that while 52 percent of the 2,652 participants polled said that losing weight and exercising was a top concern for 2015, more than two-thirds said that they didn't maintain the health goals they had set in 2014.

So what the heck is holding so many people back from reaching these goals that they set for themselves year after year?

• Honestly I think it is a lack of thought and planning than most of us would probably like to admit. Put simply, whether you're aiming to lose weight, increase your fitness or even if you have a goal that's completely unrelated, you can't just make the decision that you're going to change and expect it to happen overnight.

You need a plan of action.

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I too, have vowed for many New Year's to drop those unwanted baby and holiday pounds, but like so many others my efforts failed and I belonged to the 8 percent... In 2014, I vowed that after the birth of my second daughter I would once and for all drop these unwanted, unhealthy pounds.. But how??? How was I going to make this year different? How was I going to beat the odds? My plans in the past included salad after salad and trips to the gym - but now with two kids I had to turn to in home fitness programs... I started my journey with T25 in a challenge group with my fabulous coach - 25 minutes a day, accountability, support, motivation, clean eating recipes, meal planning help... The challenge group took out all of guess work - if I followed the steps and knew my results would be fabulous - and as you know, they were!

 

 

Do something different this year!!! Join my next challenge group starting Jan 5th! Let me and my team of amazing coaches help you get your the results you've been wanting for all these years! Let's face it, if you do the same thing you did last year - chances are, you will get the same results you got in 2014... Let's do this together!

I am looking for 10 people who are ready to get serious about their weight loss! Who is ready???

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