Avocado Toast

This isn’t your grandma’s side of toast with butter, although she made a mean piece of toast! This recipe is no side dish either; it is a nutritious and delicious breakfast that will have you starting your day right. Make it a complete meal with 2 poached eggs or 8 scrambled egg whites!

Ingredients

- 1 medium ripe avocado, mashed

- 1 dash sea salt

- 1 dash fresh ground black pepper

- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

- 2 tsp fresh lime or lemon juice

- 4 slices low-sodium sprouted whole-grain bread, toasted

- ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds, toasted

Instructions

1. Combine the avocado, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Mash until well-mixed and slightly chunky.

2. Evenly spread avocado on top of each slice of toast. Top evenly with pumpkin seeds.

This recipe makes 4 servings.
Portion Fix Containers: 1 Yellow, 1 Blue, ½ Orange
2B Mindset Plate It: Makes a great FFC + accessory as part of breakfast or lunch.

Roasted Chickpeas

Do you love crunchy snacks? Here is a wholesome, easy, and nutritious snack that will not negatively affect your goals💥

Roasted Chickpeas

If you crave a little crunch in your snacks, try roasting your own chickpeas.

The key here is to:

Rinse your chickpeas first and then pat completely dry.

Roll the garbanzos in some olive oil.

Add salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning mix.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until crunchy.

This is a great FFC to add to any recipe if you follow 2B Mindset; if you are using the Ultimate Portion Fix, a serving of roasted chickpeas is 1 Yellow + ½ tsp.

Want to get extra creative with your roasted chickpeas? Try this Maple Chai Roasted Chickpea recipe: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/maple-chai-roasted-chickpeas

Edamame Hummus!

When it comes to snacks, do you dig dips? Here is a wholesome, easy, and nutritious snack that does not derail your meal plan!

Edamame Hummus! You can spice up your standard hummus recipe by adding edamame, which provides a boost of nutrition and flavor without any added sugar.

Simply puree a handful of cooked edamame, one can of garbanzo beans and some garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil together. Dip your favorite veggie sticks and you’ve got a nutritionally enhanced hummus that steers clear of added sugar!

Here are some of my other favorite hummus recipes that fit perfectly into your meal plan!

Thai Hummus with Peanuts: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/thai-hummus-peanuts

Avocado Hummus: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/avocado-hummus-recipe

White Bean + Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/white-bean-and-roasted-red-pepper-hummus

Healthy Thanksgiving Sides

Today, I thought I would share some ideas for healthy and wholesome holiday side ideas that will not derail progress on your next level goals - whether that’s for Thanksgiving tomorrow or heading into other holiday dinners!

Roasted Veggies
I don’t know if there is any vegetable that DOESN’T taste good when you roast it - carrots, Brussels sprouts, beans, beets… get creative!

Sweet Potato Casserole

Both white and orange sweet potatoes are packed with nutrition and are a great side dish to serve your Thanksgiving guests!

Smoked and Spiced Pecans

If you’re looking for a snack that smells and tastes like Thanksgiving, try making your own smoked and spiced pecans. In usually less than an hour, you can make a delicious snack or appetizer!

Here are 32 veggie side dishes for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal! https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/vegetable-side-dishes-for-thanksgiving

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👩‍🍳Cooking videos for meal planning / meal prep updated weekly with GF, vegan, vegetarian, and DF recipes so there really is something for everyone! Plus, I email you weekly menus too, so no excuse not knowing what to do in the kitchen, K? We just have to do it and remember, nutrition is 70-80% of your results so if you're going to sweat, follow through with what you're eating so you get the results you want! 

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Spaghetti Squash

Now that the weather is changing, you may want to add some comfort foods into your meal plan. Don’t worry, we’ve got you! We’re sharing some nutritious + wholesome foods and meals that you can add to your weekly rotation. These meals will be easy, delicious, and healthy to help keep you on track for your next level nutrition goals!

Here is a wholesome food to add into your diet:

Spaghetti Squash - It’s unique texture shreds like spaghetti once it’s cooked!

To prepare, cut the squash in half longwise and scoop out the seeds.

Brush the cut edges with oil and roast at 425 degrees F for one hour.

Shred the squash with a fork when done.

*For a quicker fix, place the cut and scooped squash face down in a casserole dish in an inch of water and microwave for 5-7 minutes.

Here is one of my favorite spaghetti squash recipes - lasagna! https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/spaghetti-squash-lasagna-recipe

Almond Milk Chai Latte

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As the weather cools down, I love to add in more warm drinks, especially in the morning - this almond milk chai latte is a great source of antioxidants and a fun way to switch things up instead of your standard morning coffee!

This recipe makes 2 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other milk alternative)

• 2 black tea bags

• ¾ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground ginger

• ⅛ tsp ground cloves

• 4-8 tsp honey (to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat up the almond milk in a saucepan over medium-high heat, until it begins to bubble over the edges of the pan.

2. Turn off the heat and add tea bags to the pot of hot milk. Wait 3-5 minutes for the tea to steep; then, remove the bags.

3. Add in cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and honey. Turn the heat to medium; whisk to combine, stirring regularly, until the mixture is hot.

4. Adjust any seasoning to your taste and serve immediately.

You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge - serve chilled over ice or reheat on the stove!

Ultimate Portion Fix Containers: 1 tsp
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional treat.

Form Corrections for these 2 common exercises

We've all done it, especially at the end of our workout when our muscles start getting tired or we get lazy with form. I’m not perfect either so this applies to me too!!

Here are two ways to ensure you are using proper form and help force yourself to be in the right position. If you use these tricks, it's almost hard to cheat! Let me know if there are specific exercises you need help with and I’ll try to do a video specifically for you!

Surviving the Holidays + Fun Workout Challenge!

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Can you believe we're talking about the holidays? Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas and New Years are all going to be here before you know it! Here's my Holiday Survival Guide with lots of ideas for healthier holiday recipes and tips for staying on track and enjoying every minute. I've got you covered this holiday season!

Bonus, I included 8 different workouts to help get you moving, even as the weather gets colder. These are some of our newest programs and they are all so good! If you are looking for a new full program or just a few workouts to try out, press play and try them out. I would love to hear what you think of them, so if you try one out, send me your thoughts!

Autumn Date Night Ideas

Autumn is here (per the calendar, sure doesn't feel that way).  With all the time we've spent at home lately, getting out and having some (safe) fun can be rejuvenating.  Grab your partner, friends, kids, or even pets, and pick an idea from the list I shared.  Let me know what was the most fun and tag me on Insta @eat.sweat.pray! 

We've started doing “day dates” so it isn't just movies and dinner all the time, so corn maze, apple picking, and carving pumpkins look fun to me.  Normally I'd chose baking, but with all the sugar this season, I'm not brave enough to test my willpower!!

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfasts for fall - and this recipe has all the best autumn flavors! Plus, it’s high in protein and fiber, so you stay full all morning! Bonus: it tastes like dessert, I’m here for that! 

Let me know if you make this Apple Cinnamon Crumble Overnight Oats and what you think!

Ingredients

For overnight oats

• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk

• ½ cup dry rolled oats

• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I use Shakeology)

• 1 small apple, chopped, divided use

• 2 tsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For crumble

• 1 tbsp chopped pecans, unsalted

• 1 tbsp dry rolled oats

• 2 tsp almond flour

• 1 tsp coconut sugar

• 1 tsp extra-virgin organic coconut oil

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. To make overnight oats, combine almond milk, oats, protein powder, ½ apple, chia seeds, and extract in a medium bowl and mix well. Evenly divide the oat mixture between 2 jars; seal the jars and refrigerate overnight.

2. To make crumble, combine pecans, oats, almond flour, sugar, oil, and cinnamon in a small bowl; mix well.

3. In the morning, top each jar evenly with crumble and remaining apple pieces. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

Bowflex and PowerTrain demo

I’ve been asked about the weights I use so much that I want to designate a post to it! These are not cheap, but in the long run, they are so cost effective!!! I spent about $340 AU on mine, which included the stand and 2 weights and was so worth it! I’ve never questioned this purchase once.

I’ve explained how it all works, but if you do the math of 5, 7, 12, 14, 17.5, 20, 22, 25, 30, 35, 40, 44 and 48 lbs weights, you’re getting ALL of that in this little set and the best party - ITR TRAVELS WELL! I know it’s bulky, but I put this in the trunk of my car and pack around it and when I’m on vacation, I CAN DO ANY PROGRAM!!! NO NEED TO GO TO THE HOTEL GYM OR SKIP A WORKOUT. Do you get me??? Cost savings, time savings, goals non-interrupted. You’re welcome :) Shop around, I think these are the best brands (same product just called different names in different countries) and watch for the shipping costs when you check out. They are heavy because they’re 48 lbs x 2, plus the stand, so you want a free shipping deal!

message me if you have questions! I love talking about weights and helping clients save!

Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

I love a good soup for meal prep and this one makes enough for the whole family or a week of lunches! You can whip up a pot of this Spicy Butternut Squash Soup on the weekend and then look forward to eating this flavorful, rich soup all morning 😉 If you don’t love spicy foods, just omit the red pepper flakes, it’s super easy to modify!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 medium onions, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and seeded, cut into 1” pieces

• 5½ cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth

• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

• 3 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed and chopped, stem discarded (divided use)

• 6 tsp reduced-fat (2%) plain yogurt 

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add onions; cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until onion is translucent.

3. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

4. Add squash, broth, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and gently boil, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until squash is soft. Remove from heat.

5. Place soup in a blender or food processor in 4 or more batches, as necessary; cover with lid and kitchen towel. Blend until smooth.

6. Return soup to saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp thyme and cook, stirring constantly, until soup is hot.

7. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

8. Ladle soup into 6 serving bowls. Garnish each with 1 tsp yogurt and sprinkle all bowls with remaining 2 tsp of thyme.

Yields: 6 servings.

Ultimate Portion Fix Containers: 3 Green, 1 tsp

2B Mindset Plate It: A great FFC as part of lunch

These turkey burgers might make you a FAN!

✨Citrus Maple Dijon Turkey Burgers✨

What better on a fall night than a burger?! So many people think that when they start living a healthy lifestyle that they don’t get to eat delicious food … but we all know that’s false! And these burgers are further proof.

Ingredients
* ¼ cup dijon mustard
* 2 tbsp maple syrup
* 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
* ½ tsp orange zest
* 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
* ½ tsp lemon zest
* Salt + pepper, to taste
* 1 lb lean ground turkey meat
* ⅔ cup goat cheese
* 4 cups arugula

Instructions
1) Whisk together mustard, maple syrup, orange + lemon juice, orange + lemon zest, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. Taste and add more maple, salt, or pepper.
2) Preheat the grill to high.
3) Form the meat into four, 4-ounce burgers. Season with salt and pepper. 4) Grill until cooked through, 3-5 minutes on each side. During the last minutes of cooking, add goat cheese to each burger, cover the grill with foil, and let cheese soften slightly.
5) Divide arugula between 4 plates. Place cooked burgers on arugula; drizzle with Maple Citrus Dijon dressing.

Portion Fix Containers: 1 Green, 1 Red, ½ Blue, 1.5 tsp
2B Mindset Plate It: Serve with more veggies for a great dinner option.

Got a healthier burger recipe? I’d love to hear it!!

My Story!

Wow, this was soooo hard to do, and even after I’ve shared it on You Tube, it took me a bit to share it here for all to see! I’m pretty raw here, I’ve shed a few tears and I’been open about it all, not just telling you the pretty stuff :) You might be able to relate to some of the things I was told, some of the eating disorders I experienced, or some of the fad diets I tried. There’s no judging here, I just hope that I’ve inspired to share your story with me, or other, or both! It’s time to move forward and end yo-yo living forever!!!

Chocolate + Banana + Peanut Butter = L O V E

This recipe is a perfect treat when you’re craving dessert (only 300 cal, 7 g protein, 3 g fiber) with macros I can totally get behind. Don’t undo all the work on the gym; in your kitchen. You’ve worked too hard and we are moving forward!

Ingredients
* 1 (6-inch) whole wheat tortilla
* 1 tbsp all-natural smooth peanut butter
* ½ large banana, thinly sliced
* 1 tbsp dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
1) Spread half of the tortilla with peanut butter.
2) Top the peanut butter with banana and chocolate chips.
3) Fold the tortilla in half and cook in a medium, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until the chocolate is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
1 serving.

Portion Fix Containers: 1 purple, 1½ yellow, 3 tsp
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional treat (with a bonus FFC). Be sure to track it!

Do you have a healthy-ish dessert recipe that you love? Id love to see it, share the link below! What’s your go-to sweet treat?

Turkey chili - hello fall!

Turkey chili - the perfect meal to pull together on a cool Sunday in the Fall. 😍 Who is with me?! Maybe you can try this tomorrow! This is also a great recipe to make ahead for a quick, high-protein lunch, or to freeze for a busy weekday dinner when you’re too busy to cook! 

This recipe has 2 cans of kidney beans… but you can use any beans you like, or ne wild and try 2 different types of beans.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 medium yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped

• 1 lb raw 93% lean ground turkey

• 1 (28 oz) can chopped tomatoes

• 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed + drained

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp sea salt

• Crushed red peppers (to taste, optional)

• 12 sprigs of parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add the onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.

3. Add the turkey and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the turkey is browned.

4. Add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, salt, and crushed red peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes.

5. Divide turkey chili into 6 serving bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.

Yield: 6 servings
Ultimate Portion Fix Containers: ½ Green, ½ Red, 1½ Yellow
2B Mindset Plate It: Add a side salad or veggies for a great lunch option.

Peppermint Patty Shakeology

Peppermint Patty Shakeology

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1 cup ice

• ½ scoop Chocolate Shakeology (whey or vegan will do)

• ½ scoop Vanilla Shakeology (either forumla)

• ½ tsp pure peppermint extract

• 1 tsp shaved dark chocolate

• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, and peppermint extract in a blender; cover and blend until smooth.

2. Pour into glass and garnish with chocolate + mint leaves, if desired.

Yield: 1 serving

Ultimate Portion Fix Containers: 1 Red, 1 tsp
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional snack(tional) or enjoy as part of breakfast.

Chocolate Recover Shake

After you’ve done your actual cooldown, what is your post-workout routine?

For me, I like to make my Recover shake (cools me down, literally) while checking in here! Recover speeds muscle recovery, combats exercise-induced muscle soreness, reduces muscle breakdown, and improves your muscle strength recovery. The fact that it tastes like a Frosty is an added bonus 🤣 If you’re in a rush, you can just “shake” it up in your blender bottle that you got free with your order, but if you have 60 seconds, blending it is OH-SO-GOOOOOOD!!

Here’s my current go-to recipe to cool down post-workout!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or soy milk)

• 1 scoop Chocolate Recover (I use vegan formula so it’s dairy free)

• ½ large banana (for men, use 1 full banana post-workout)

• 1 cup frozen cauliflower

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine almond milk, Recover, banana, cauliflower, and cinnamon in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. That’s so stinking easy, amiright??

Yield: 1 serving.

Portion Fix Containers: 1 Green, 1 Purple, 1 tsp (does not count as a Red if you drink it within 30 m minutes of exercise. any other time it is 1 Red)

2B Mindset: For more information on how to incorporate Beachbody Performance into 2B Mindset, see the “2B Mindset and Exercise” video in the 2B Mindset Program Materials section on BOD - incorporating Recover will vary based on the intensity of the program you’re doing!

Bear Naked Granola

It’s rare you’ll find me raving about granola because most contain coconut, which I’m allergic to but I discovered this brand at Costco and fell in love with it. They use peanut butter and cinnamon in a way that it doesn’t need a lot of sugar so the macros work for my nutrition plan. Did you know - most granola is the equivalent of eating a Snickers Bar? Truth, watch the sugar and carb content. I try to keep my sugar under 10 grams per serving.

What’s your favorite granola?