Body by Vi vs Shakeology

 

When I talk to people about "meal replacement" shakes it seems like everyone is drinking them for different reasons - some to get more protein, some to cut calories, curb cravings, or because they want a quick and easy meal. When I was researching shakes before I started my own journey, I did my own homework and considered Body by Vi so here it is.. the costs, the ingredients, pros/cons and why I personally drink one of these two shakes!

Let's start with nutrition - because this is the most important part... face it, you are what you eat!

 

 Tropical Shakeology -Vegan   

 

Chocolate Shakeology

 

 

 

 

The differences seem pretty obvious to me, but let me break it down!

1. Calories

• At first you might think the winner would be Visalus because it has 90 calories for 2 scoops and with Shakeology having 160calories for one scoop  WRONG!!! 90 calories is far too low to be considered a meal replacement. One might ask, “how many visalus shakes do I need to drink for weight loss results?” Visalus distributors suggest you replace 2 meals a day with shakes and eat 1 REAL meal. WHAT??? Your body needs calories for fuel. Calories are not the enemy. If you are not providing your body with the proper calorie intake it will send your body into starvation mode. This causes you to store fat you consume instead of burning it off. This will cause your body to burn muscle which will in turn slow your metabolism instead of speeding it up most people hope. As a result, your body will store MORE fat long term. Also, 90 cals of anything is not going to “keep you full for 3-4 hrs” In reality, the fiber in the shake is what makes you feel full.

2. Sugar

• Shakeology has 6g of sugar which is all natural coming from different plant sources. Body By Vi has less than 1g of sugar which is great, BUT to make the “shake that tastes like cake” they replace the sugar with artificial sweeteners, and if you are like me - you avoid artificial sweeteners like the plague!

Vi shakes contain SUCRALOSE: a very harmful chemical sweetener.
Side Effects from Sucralose:

• Gastrointestinal problems
• Seizures, dizziness and migraines
• Blurred vision
• Allergic reactions
• Blood sugar increases and weight gain

Shakeology uses non-GMO Stevia which is a zero calorie plant based sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that occurs naturally in foods. It gives fruits their sweet taste. Your body treats this type of sugar differently than traditional sugars and artificial sweeteners.

3. Protein

• Shakeology’s original whey formula has 17g of protein in 1 scoop. It is made from whey protein isolate and it is a grade 7. It comes from untouched (by chemicals) farms. It also contains sprouted brown rice protein, AND pea protein.
• Shakeology’s VEGAN formula has 15g protein in 1 scoop (with an additional 3g from the brown rice and sacha inchi) and is made from sprouted fermented brown rice protein and pea protein.
• Visalus has only 12g of protein in 2 scoops! That’s super low, AND it contains SOY protein which may seem “healthy” but there is extensive research that states otherwise.
• Body By Vi shakes contains Soy Protein Isolate. Many people don’t see anything wrong with this but here are some facts about soy that you may want to look at.
• What’s the PROBLEM with SOY????(Not just GM soy ALL SOY)

• 91-95% of soy grown in the US is genetically modified (GM).
• Soy has been linked to increased allergies
• Disturbingly, the only published human feeding study on GM foods ever conducted verified that the gene inserted into GM soy transfers into the DNA of our gut bacteria and continues to function. This means that years after you stop eating GM soy, you may still have a potentially allergenic protein continuously being produced in your intestines. Even more frightening is the potential for GM soy to cause infertility in future generations, which has been evidenced by recent Russian research.
• Soy contains hemagglutinin. Hemagglutinin is a clot-promoting substance that causes your red blood cells to clump together. These clumped cells are unable to properly absorb and distribute oxygen to your tissues.
• Soy contains goitrogens.Goitrogens are substances that block the synthesis of thyroid hormones and interfere with iodine metabolism, thereby interfering with your thyroid function.
• Soy has toxic levels of aluminum and manganese-Soybeans are processed (by acid washing) in aluminum tanks, which can leach high levels of aluminum into the final soy product.

Those 2 ingredients (Sucralose and Soy) are RED FLAGS to anyone considering the Vi shake.

What’s in Shakeology?

• Shakeology contains ALL NATURAL ingredients including super-foods, probiotics, prebiotics, antioxidants, phytonutrients, digestive enzymes, vitamins and minerals that come from the earth and there is evidence to prove it. They also work synergistically to make sure you are getting the proper amounts and absorbing the nutrients.
• Body By Vi contains chemical sweeteners, synthetic(means they are not from real food they are man made in a lab) ingredients such as dicalcium phosphate and fillers such as Maltodextrin, which is most likely made from corn and 85% of corn in the US is genetically modified.  It also contains ZINC OXIDE…REALLY?? That is a diaper rash/sun burn cream and is not meant to be ingested...

 

4. COST 

• Visalus kits range from $49 for the maintenance kit(if you are looking to maintain weight) up to $299 for the Fit Kit, which states that you can “build muscle”. REALLY??? Last time I checked you don’t just build muscle by drinking a shake and eating some snacks, nor do you build muscle by drastically cutting your calories. You actually have to workout to build muscle.
• If you want to want to lose weight, Visalus recommends the Shape Kit. The shape kit is $99 for 2 bags of the shake mix  and 10 shape up mix-ins(to change the flavor if you get tired of “cake”). The shape up mix-ins contain artificial ingredients as well. Visalus recommends that you drink 2 shakes a day to lose weight. 2 Problems with that: 1) That means you will run out of one bag of mix in 15 days, so the 2 bags will only last you 1 month instead of two, resulting in you having to buy MORE product sooner than expected.  2) 90 cals + 90 cals=180. That, is very low in calories for 2 meals, and you will have to make up at least 1020 calories between your 1 meal and 2-3 snacks. If you don’t get the additional calories in daily, your calorie intake will be much lower than the minimum calorie intake recommended for the day(for women) of 1200 CALORIES which leads to many health problems.

How Much is Shakeology?

• Shakeology is $129.95 customer price for a 30 day supply (suggested 1 serving/day) and $97.46 for a coach. That being said, with  the coaching fees paid, you are paying $113/month for Shakeology Home Direct(HD). Around 3.77$/day, which is a great deal for a quick, nutritious superfood meal!

5. TASTE

What are the Visalus flavors?

• Visalus claims it tastes like “cake”. That is the only flavor. I do not have personal experience with the taste because I refuse to put all those harmful ingredients into my body.You can buy Shape up flavor packs at $12.50(if you’re not on auto-ship) a pop and load the shake with more artificial ingredients.

What flavors of Shakeology are there?

I have tried ALL flavors of Shakeology and do have favorites, but my favorite thing is the variety! Strawberry smoothie one day to a thick chocolate salted caramel milkshake the next.

Honestly, my biggest issues besides the artificial ingredients with the Body by Vi shakes is that the

they advertise "The Body by Vi Challenge is the leading platform for weight loss and fitness results" and I have done research and I see nothing that leads me to believe these shakes will help you reach fitness goals... All I see is calorie deprivation and artificial ingredients, and what happens when you stop drinking them? You will gain weight!

Beachbody as a company truly has the customers’ best interest (their health) in mind. They do their research and make sure you are consuming only the highest quality product with NO EXCEPTIONS!! They promote healthy lifestyles, not just a “magic” shake. We have the support, the fitness programs, the Shakes and the lifestyle change so we give you all the tools to completely change your life permanently.

Les Mills Combat

 

LES MILLS COMBAT PREVIEW

 

What makes LES MILLS COMBAT so exciting?

•  LES MILLS COMBAT is the first home-based mixed martial arts–inspired workout program designed to get you a lean, chiseled body—in just 60 days!
• Trainers Dan Cohen and Rachael Newsham are incredibly fun to work out with! As experts in a great number of martial arts disciplines, they will teach you, challenge you, inspire you, and keep you accountable in your quest to unleash your inner warrior—and build an outrageously strong, sexy body.
• All of these fat-burning, strength-building martial arts sequences have been carefully choreographed to some of today’s most popular, energizing music—motivating you through the highs and lows of the workout, and driving you to achieve your absolute best results!

 How do you start the program? Do you have to be in great shape?

LES MILLS COMBAT is designed to work for people of all fitness levels, and also can be used as an excellent complement to any other workout program. A 30-minute Basics DVD is included that provides instruction on how to perform each of the 6 martial arts disciplines used in the program. Additionally, the Stay With the Fight Fitness Guide includes three workout calendars, so you can tailor your program to your own individual needs.

Why is LES MILLS COMBAT so effective?

The secret to the program’s proven results is Fast Twitch Integration Training. LES MILLS COMBAT works your fast-twitch muscle fibers—the ones with the greatest capacity for change—like crazy. It’s a breakthrough fusion of the most dynamic moves from karate, tae kwon do, boxing, muay thai/kickboxing, capoeira, and jiu-jitsu, arranged in explosive, escalating patterns—all designed to help you burn massive amounts of calories, amp up your strength, and maximize your lean-muscle definition, fast.

 

Who should do this program?

• Men and women who are inspired by mixed martial arts.
• Those at a beginning fitness level looking to enjoy fun, energetic moves that ramp up their cardio, burn off their fat, and lean out their muscles.
• Moderately athletic people who wish to take their bodies to the next level.
• Extremely fit people who want to power beyond their limits, burn away their last few pounds, and get totally shredded in 60 days.

 

 

Challenge yourself with Combat Gloves... why??

•  By forcing you to contract and engage all the muscles in your forearms, biceps, and triceps, you get more from each workout.
• Improves focus on where your hands and arms are, so you can punch  harder, strike with more force, and build that lean, defined body even  faster.

 

Apple Bites

 

This is an incrediably simple and easy snack that can be easily personalized.... Eat it warm, eat it cold, different toppings, or just plain! I love it with PB2, Aubrey likes it with cinnamon and Kate loves them plain!

My fave - warm with some PB2!!!

What you need:

• Apples, peeled and cubed - we like gala!
• Toppings - cinnamon, PB2 (powdered peanut butter), almonds, melted caramel, or whatever you come up with!

What you need to do:

1. Put peeled and cubed apples in a small pot (that has a lid)
2. Add water, just covering apples
3. Reach a boil and then place on a low simmer and cover. 40 minutes will get you a chunky apple sauce consistency - what is pictured was done in 20 minutes (soft but still a little crunch)
4. Drain excess water
5. Top how you see fit!
6. Can refridgerate to serve cool or to save for another day - apples do not turn brown!!!
7. ENJOY!

Protein Packed Pumpkin Pancakes

 WHOA that is a lot of P's haha... Kate and I thoroughly enjoyed these pancakes on this chilly morning! Simple, filling and oh so yummy! This recipes makes 3-5 pancakes depending on pancake size... Entire recipe is under 300 calories, 3 gm of fat and an incredible 30gms of protein!!!

What you need:

•  1/2 cup oatmeal
• 6 egg whites
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp pumpkin spice
• a splash of vanilla extract

What you need to do:

1. Grind the oatmeal first by using a coffee grinder, magic bullet or a blender (I used the magic bullet)
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend again.
3. Set a non stick pan to medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
4. Cook each side for about a minute.
5. Enjoy!!!

 

Les Mills Pump

Worldwide phenomenon LES MILLS PUMP is here! It's the first-ever at-home version of BODYPUMP—the incredibly popular series of gym classes created by Les Mills International and taught in 80 countries across the globe.  I love this program - it is fun and challenging and I can see huge changes especially in my arms, shoulders and legs!

 What makes LES MILLS PUMP so exciting?

• Beachbody® and Les Mills International teamed up specifically to bring to the world the best trainers, the best chart-topping music, and the best body-changing PUMP moves, so the same results can now be achieved at home that millions of people get in gyms every day. 
• Done three times a week, this barbell-based rapid weight loss and accelerated strength-training program reshapes a person's entire body extremely fast! 

Why is LES MILLS PUMP so effective?

• It's all about THE REP EFFECT. Unlike traditional strength workouts, which feature heavy weights that bulk people up, this program features light-to- moderate weights used at a higher rate of repetition.
• The constantly changing tempo, body position, and speed of THE REP EFFECT breaks down more fat reserves, targets more muscle fibers, and burns more calories than traditional weight training. 

What are the workouts like?

• Muscles reach fatigue by performing 70-100 repetitions per body part. That's about 4 times more reps than one would typically perform in a standard gym workout.  

Do people really have to work out only 3 times a week? If they want, can they work out on other days too?

• I encourage anyone to engage in non-resistance training workouts (such as cardio or cross-training) on days that they're not doing LES MILLS PUMP. 

Who should do this program?

• People of all ages and fitness levels 
• Men and women who want to lose weight and get fit
• People who want leaner, stronger muscles
• Those new to working out
• Women who are afraid of getting bulky from lifting weights
• Fans of BODYPUMP gym classes who like to work out at home
• People who want to try something new
• People who do other Beachbody programs, such as: P90X®, RevAbs®, TurboFire®, 10-Minute Trainer®, and INSANITY®  
• Weightlifters who want to improve muscular endurance 

What's included in the LES MILLS PUMP kit?

 Les Mills Base Kit

1.  7 workouts on 7 DVDs (ranging from 20-55 minutes per workout)
2. Padded barbell with speed safety clips
3. Two 5-lb. weight plates
4. Two 10-lb. weight plates
5. Tape measure and measurement tracker
6. Get Lean Nutrition Guide
7. Lean, Strong & Unstoppable Fitness Guide 
8. Free Bonus DVD: Les Mills Pump: Core DVD

Les Mills Deluxe Kit - The Ultimate Cross Training Deluxe Kit is the perfect complement to the LES MILLS PUMP workout system, and includes everything in the Base Kit, plus:

1.  3 cardio workouts on 3 DVDs
2. Step platform plus 4 risers
3. Two additional 5-lb. weight plates  

 

Caramel Apple Shakeology

Ahhh... been craving this all season!!!!

 

Clean Stuffed Pepper Soup

Fall is in the air - time for some comfort food!!! This is going to run you about 250-275 calories per 1.5 cups! Not to shabby for comfort food! Enjoy!


What you need:

• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 lb lean ground chicken, beef, or turkey (I used ground venison as a substitute)
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup diced onion
• 3 cloves chopped garlic
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 1 3/4 cups tomato sauce
• 2 cups homemade clean eating chicken stock (or reduced sodium chicken broth)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Pepper to taste

 

What you need to do:

1. - Cook 3 cups brown rice and set aside.
2. - Using a large soup pot, brown the meat and drain any remaining fat.
3. -  Reduce the heat and add in the peppers, onion and garlic.  Cook until the veggies are slightly tender (about 5 minutes). 
4. - Add in canned tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt and pepper. 
5. - Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.  Lastly, add in the cooked rice and simmer on low for 25 minutes. 

ENJOY!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Shakeology

Well if you were craving pumpkin - look no further!

P90

Tony Horton's new 90-Day Body Transformation is for EVERYONE features all-new workouts designed to deliver dramatic, visible results—regardless of your age or fitness level.

What is P90?

Introducing P90 - The On Switch to Fitness

•  P90 is the latest fitness creation by Tony Horton, who has now found a way to help people get dramatic, visible results without going to the extreme.
• P90 works because of a game-changing technique called Sectional Progression. Tony eases you into a variety of cardio, strength, and stability moves that work the back, shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps, and legs—and every move helps strengthen and flatten the abs. These routines don't get harder until you're ready for the next challenge. Then, just when you've mastered those moves, he ups the ante a little more.
• The all-new P90 workouts are arranged in 3 Progressive Phases designed to gradually ease your body past its old limits. So after 30 days of P90, you're leaner and more solid; after 60 days, you're seeing muscles you've never noticed before; and by Day 90 you can finally have that lean, strong body you could once only dream about.

Is P90 for someone like me? P90 is for...

• Fitness rookies who want dramatic, visible results without going to the extreme.
• People who used to be in shape but haven't worked out in awhile.
• Anyone who avoids extreme workouts because of chronic pain or a past injury.
• If you would like to do a Tony Horton program, but aren't yet capable of tackling his more extreme workouts.
• P90X®, P90X2®, and P90X3® grads who simply wish to maintain their current level of fitness while doing a less intense program.
• Power 90® lovers who want to try Tony's all-new, non-extreme, cutting-edge routines.

 

What do people love most about P90?

•  The easy-to-follow workouts designed to deliver dramatic, visible results.
• Anyone at any age or fitness level can do it!
• It helps you lose weight, increase energy, and feel better in almost everything you do.
• Plus, my challengers get a FREE Bonus Workout DVD, P90X3 Dynamix. It's Tony's secret weapon for helping you increase your range of motion, flexibility, and stabilization— all vital for maximizing your total-body fitness results.

Apply to be in the new, exclusive test group for P90 - hosted by some of the top coaches! 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean, Simple and 21 Day Fix Approved Tacos

What you need:

• 1 lb ground lean turkey
• lettuce
• tomato
• shredded cheese
• onions
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• whole wheat soft tortilla shell
• optional toppings - plain Greek yogurt and avocado

What you need to do:

 

To make the taco seasoning:

1. Blend all spices in a bowl and use to season any taco meat you are cooking. Use approximately 1 tablespoon per pound of meat.
2. Note: This mix has a small amount of “kick” to it.  If you want something without the kick, leave out the cayenne and add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.

To make the tacos:

1. Pan fry ground turkey, thoroughly.
2. While turkey is cooking, cut up vegetable toppings
3. Once turkey is cooked, add 2/3 c water and taco seasoning (1 tablespoon per pound of meat). Heat until steaming, then place on low for a few minutes.
4. Place taco meat into lettuce bowl and top with toppings (measure meat and veggies with 21 Day Fix)
5. Optional homemade whole wheat chips - bake whole wheat shell in oven at 350. 10 minutes on each side, once crispy and cool cut into triangles (or strips if you want to put on top of taco salad)

21 Day Fix - measure out meat (red), toppings, veggies (green), and whole wheat shell is one yellow

 

  

Baked Panko-Crusted Chicken

 

 

I love this recipe! Very simple... great alone or great for chicken parm!

 Hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!

What you need:

- Raw Chicken Breasts (8 - about 5oz each)
- 1/4 c Dijon Mustard
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1/2 c greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tsp dried parsley
- 3/4 c panko bread crumbs

What you need to do:

Great alone or as chicken parm! Served here with a
baked potato with pan seared red peppers and onions.

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Lightly coat a large baking pan with non-stick cooking spray
3. Combine parsley and bread crumbs in a large bowl, mix and set aside
4. Combine mustard, garlic, yogurt and oil in a second large bowl, mix and set aside
5. Rinse and dry chicken breasts. Dip each chicken breast into mustard mixture, then roll in bread crumbs. Place chicken side by side on baking pan.
6. Bake 18-22 minutes - or until coating has browned and chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

Nutritional facts per Serving:

• Calories - 227, Fat - 7g, Protein - 32g

Apple Pie Shakeology

As we are on our way to the airport, I had to enjoy one of Walt Disney's favorite desserts - Apple Pie!

Snickers

Not sure what to even say about this - besides AAAMMMAAZZZIIINNGG!! I didn't have chocolate shakeology so I made it with vanilla and added unsweetened coco powder - whoa!!!

Shannon - T25

If my wonderful coworker, Shannon B. does not inspire you - I don't know who will! Shannon is a wife, mother of two beautiful kiddos, a nurse, and has the most amazing faith.

Shannon came to me after having brain surgery, which left her with balance issues, dizziness and deafness in her right ear. She saw my T25 transformation, and wanted to get started... I am not going to lie was a little nervous for her and I tried to talk her into another program - but she was ready to do this and she dove right in!

Shannon was diagnosed with a Endolymphatic Sac tumor in January of this year. The surgery was March 31st and balance nerve was severed on the right side, leaving her left side balance nerve to compensate - she basically had to relearn how to balance herself! Post operatively she had headaches and dizziness, and pretty much bound to the couch. She was blessed with friends and family, who brought her family food - but the combination of eating and unable to move much left her gaining weight and she weighed as much as she did 9 months pregnant.

When Shannon was cleared to exercise she got started in one of my challenge groups, I was very nervous that she would lose her balance with the quick movements of T25, but she assured me she would take it slow! Shannon followed Tania, T25's lovely modifier for some of the side to side moves. So even with modification she was able to lose weight steadily!

With Shakeology, Shannon says she felt more energetic, satisfied and the chocolate was like a sweet treat for her that she never misses!

Shannon has inspired me and so many others, most importantly her mom to embrace a healthier lifestyle..  I could not be more proud of Shannon in all she has accomplished so far! I want to leave you with this beautiful quote from Shannon - "We have this one body and after surgery, I have a renewed appreciation for it and a thankfulness to God that it was His plan for me to come through the surgery well. Not all are blessed with that outcome. Want to live well with my husband and model to my kids a healthy life!"

 

21 Day Fix

With 21 Day Fix, losing weight has never been simpler—or faster! Anyone can have success with this simple program. Expertly combines simple nutrition with simple daily workouts to give you extraordinary results...

What is 21 Day Fix? 

 •    A 21-day program of simple portion control and 30-minute workouts that anyone can do
 •    Simple, fast weight loss—no weighing food or counting calories, carbs, or points
 •    You can lose up to 15 pounds in 21 days

What makes 21 Day Fix unique?

 •    Portion-control containers take all the guesswork out of losing weight
 •    It's the simplest way to control how much you eat
•    30-minute workouts that anyone can do and fit into everyone's busy life

 

Is the 21 Day Fix for me???? It is if you...

 •    Want to lose weight
 •    Don't want to make long time commitments
 •    Have tried and failed at complicated diet plans
 •    Don't want an extreme fitness program
 •    Have started their weight-loss journey with Shakeology®
 •    Are new to fitness, dieting, and weight loss
 •    Don't like deprivation

What all do I get???

•    7 color-coded portion-control containers

•    Shakeology® shaker cup 
•    6 easy-to-follow 30-minute workouts
•    21 Day Fix Start Here quickstart guide and workout calendar
•    21 Day Fix Eating Plan that shows you exactly what to do
•    3 Day Quick Fix Guide, Autumn's secret weapon for fast weight loss
•    Dirty 30 bonus workout
•    FREE bonus workout—Plyo Fix (a $19.95 value)

What do I have to do?

•    The Eating Plan shows you how to use the color coded portion-control containers
•    Simply put your choice of food in the color-coded container—if it fits, you can eat it!
 •    Do one 30-minute workout per day according to the Fitness Guide
•    Follow the simple plan, and you can lose up to 15 pounds in 21 days

The 21 Day Fix is perfect if you want to...

•    To finally lose the weight and keep it off
•    To lose weight quickly before an event or vacation
•    To learn what healthy portions really look like
•    To find out how easy portion control and weight loss can be

Smores Shakeology

This has been perfect this holiday weekend - decreased cravings, increased energy, and superfoods all in one glass!!

Beachbody Challenge - What does a Winner look like?

So what does a Beachbody Challenge Winner look like? Well there I am, nothing exciting.. So many people stop and tell me how amazing I am but honestly there is nothing extraordinary about me... I am stubborn and I had an amazing coach and the best of the best products and programs at my fingertips...

The face you see, is the face of a mom... A mom who was terrified that her low self esteem would effect how her daughters would see themselves. A mom who thought "how can I teach them to love themselves, when I don't even know how to love me?" A mom who pushed play with a needy 3 year old at her side and an 8 week old in the swing in front of her... who stopped and restarted her workouts time and time again to tend to her daughters

The face you see is the face of a wife... A wife who would not dare to undress in front of her husband... A wife who lied to her husband and charged the challenge pack on a credit card... A wife who's confidence issues was harming her marriage...

The face you see is the face of a nurse... A nurse who is up all day with her daughters then all night at work then all day again with her daughters.. A nurse who tended to her patients with sore muscles...

The face you see is the face of a coach... A coach who leads her team and challengers by example... A coach who is a fighter, determined and is pushing play and resisting temptation right along side them...

The face you see is the face of a woman... A woman who learned that she could no longer serve others from an empty vessel... A woman who learned to love herself, who found herself through fitness and a woman is NOT about to give up...

There is nothing extraordinary about my journey, it is simply about turning a dream into a plan and into reality... I am just a mom, a wife, a nurse, a coach, a woman... And the face you see, well it could be yours... ARE YOU READY?

Cookie Dough

UMMMM THIS TOTALLY FEELS LIKE A CHEAT!! MY NEWEST FAVE!

 

 

My Twist on Clean Roast Beef

 Who doesn't love a traditional roast beef?! I know I do, but it is salty and everything tastes the same, the veggies and potatoes get soggy - blah! This is a fun twist which is so simple! I will be making this again and again!!!

What you need:

- Lean London broil
- Onions, sliced
- Mushrooms, sliced
- Potato (one for each person)
- Seasonings for steak (paprika, onion powder, celery seeds, garlic powder, black pepper, parsley, dill seed, thyme, basil, and rosemary) or however you want to season your steak

What you need to do:

- Place steak in crock pot with 1/2-1c water
- Season steak
- Place on low, cover and forget it!
- Cook for 6-8 hours and shred in crock pot
- Bake Potatoes
- Saute onion and mushrooms with small amount of extra virgin olive oil
- Cut potato, place steak into potato and top with onions and mushrooms
- Optional - top with shredded cheddar cheese