*Skinny Brownies*

I love love love turning not so healthy recipes into healthier versions to share with my family & friends!!! Now they on the other hand....not so much hahahahaha! But they come around once they taste that the healthier version is actually not much different than what they are used to......SHOCKING huh?! 

That brings me to.....BROWNIES!!! Ohhhhh how we ALL love brownies........(I mean if you don't, I think there is something missing in your life!) I love brownies a little too much sometimes and tend to overindulge when they are around me, so I found a way to make 2 of my favorite things collide {Shakeology + Brownies = MAGIC}!! This recipe for Shakeology Brownie bites is yummy and you get the brownie taste without all the calories/added sugars!! 

 What you will need: 
-2 packets or 2 scoops of Vegan Chocolate Shakeology 
-2/3 cups of PB2 Peanut Butter Powder
-2 Tblsp of Honey
-2 Organic Eggs
-Few pinches of Cinnamon
-Baking pan or bread pan

What you'll do: 
Preaheat your oven to 350*, spray your baking pan with EVOO cooking spray, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, pour into your pan and cook for 8-12 minutes or until cooked through (I had to add a few more minutes to mine), once they are done cut up into small bite size pieces and devour reasonably!!! 

These were a BIG hit with the hubby & our 3 yr old niece and of course ME!! Hope your family enjoys them as much as mine did!! 



-xoxoxoxo
Jenn 

Weeks 2 & 3 of Insanity Max 30 Update & Thoughts

Power JUMPS definitely = NO JOKE!

Sorry I didn't make a post for ya last week, it's been quite the busy month around here!! Let me just start with this ------>Ohhhhhh boy!!!! I cannot believe I am going into Week 4 of Insanity Max 30!!! The past 3 weeks have been GREAT!! The 10 minute Ab Attack workout was added into the mix and let's just say my abs are SORE!!! I've said it before but I'll say it again, I am sooooo happy to have ShaunT back in my life!! This program is challenging me not only with my pushing my body to it's limits & beyond BUT challenging my mind!! Everyday there is a move in a workout that I say to myself 'I cannot do this I'm going to Max out' then I hear ShaunT on the screen saying 'if you stop I'm making you do power jumps!' OHHHHH HE** NO!!!! That right there will make you do 50 more! hahahahhaha! Power Jumps really are NO JOKE!! 

I am finally feeling STRONG again since starting Max 30! It's crazy to think that in 3 weeks I am starting to get a little {as my husband would call it} baby bicep!!! Since starting my journey I have definitely got more definition in my arms but they weren't 'strong' NOW I can say they are gaining more definition and muscle than EVER before!! I mean I can see why, we do about 50 push ups in every workout hahahaha! 


Soooooo it has been extremely cold here in Pittsburgh, PA and when I say extremely I mean BITTER!!! I've lived here my whole life and it hasn't really bothered me until this year!! I couldn't even imagine what would happen if I had to go out in the cold every night to go to the gym?! Ohhhhhh I KNOW {insert light bulb} I wouldn't go and I'd use the cold as an excuse! No excuses when you do it at home! I am so thankful that I get to do my workout on my own time in the comfort of my own home everyday! 

REALLY???!!! 1 Degree? UGH! 

Let's chat about FOOD....
WOW wanna talk about a tough 2 weeks.....I don't know why but my nutrition has been one word, OFF!? With the cold and Valentines Day it was tough to resist the temptation to say the least! It's been tough for me to actually follow my meal plan and eat ENOUGH? Oddly eating that much good stuff is tough for me.....I am definitely a work in progress when it comes to the nutrition aspect of this! One thing that I can say is ALWAYS a constant in my nutrition and always will be is my yummy Shakeology for breakfast! I am really bad when it comes to breakfast (I used to grab a little pkg of powdered donuts and a diet soda and that folks was my breakfast!) but Shakeology keeps on track AND healthy!!! It's amazing the things that it has done for my health! (blog to come on that this week!!!) 

Yes I have had a rough road with my nutrition throughout this whole program thus far BUT one thing I can say is I'm not quitting or failing! I could easily say 'screw it I'm going to eat whatever I want, I'm working out 6 days a week so I can eat what I want!' NO NO NO!!! Because I know that you cannot out work a bad/poor diet! There is just no way! I will not give up or quit, I will work hard each week to focus on where I stumbled a bit and work hard to improve on it the next week. 

A HUGE step in my business: 
The past 2 weeks were absolutely AMAZING in my Beachbody business! Sooooo not only did I reach one of my BIG goals and move my business forward BUT 2 of my personally sponsored coaches moved forward in their businesses!!! And I couldn't be more proud of them and NONE of this would be possible without my AMAZING team, the wonderful ladies of Team Royal Dream!! I owe it all to them!

OMG I am a Diamond Beachbody Coach

Dana reached a BIG milestone in her business this week!! Congrats Emerald Coach!

Kristin reached a BIG milestone in her business this week!! Congrats Emerald Coach!

What exactly does this mean.....that we are helping LOTS of people change their lives for the better!!
If you asked me a year ago if I would be typing this status today, I would've laughed in your face!!! LITERALLY!!! Never in a million years did I EVER think I would be passionate about mine & other peoples health and fitness!! I can sit here and be 1000000% honest with you when I say that Beachbody has totally changed my life!!! I am NOT a different me, I am a BETTER version of me! I have met the most amazing woman and have built friendships for life and there are times I have to pinch myself and say 'is this really happening?'

I have found my calling & my passion and I am not slowing down, my mission is to help YOU in whatever aspect of your life you need help in, health & fitness or living the life you've always wanted.....I started this out thinking 'ya it'll hold me accountable for my workouts and I'll get a sweet discount'.....NEVER did I ever think it would turn into this!! God has blessed me & put this opportunity in my hands, it is my DUTY to share it with YOU!

What it comes down to ------- > Don’t EVER just settle, if you want something go out and get it and make it happen, you can do anything you truly put your mind to! And don’t EVER be afraid to DREAM BIG, REAL BIG!!! I know I am dreaming BIG! I couldn’t be happier that I took that JUMP and made the decision to join Beachbody!! I am grateful everyday for this opportunity and my only REGRET is that I didn't do this sooner! I am BY FAR no fitness or nutrition specialist but I know what has worked for me and it started with Beachbody products, I have never in my life been so confident & happy with ME! And I WILL do whatever it takes to share it with and help as many people as I possibly can because EVERY-ONE MATTERS and should have a chance to experience the AWESOMENESS of Beachbody!

As I go into week 4 of Insanity Max 30 I am excited, nervous but most of all proud of how far I have come over the last year with my health & fitness and NOW my Beachbody coaching business......isn't there a song.....I can hear it in my head now.....'ain't no stopping me now'!! OH YA!!! 



-xoxoxoxo
Jenn

KID Approved Mini Pizzas

Ok so sometimes on Friday nights or on the weekends the hubby and I are craving pizza and we don't want to eat the bad stuff or just don't feel like ordering out, so I make these and it totally satisfies that pizza craving!!

These little pizzas are the BEST & easiest thing to make AND for the mommas out there,  they can be super fun for the kids to help out with, without making a HUGE mess for you to clean up!!! 


*Mini Pizzas*
What you will need:
-Sandwich Thins ( I usually make about 6-8)
-Organic Pizza Sauce (they have a good one a Giant Eagle, just can't remember the brand)
-Turkey Pepporoni
-Fat Free Kraft Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
-And whatever other healthy toppings you'd like
(We are picky so pepporoni is all we like)

What to do:
-Seperate your sandwich thins and lay them all out on a baking sheet
-Spread a Tblsp of sauce onto each sandwich thin
-Add 3 pieces of your turkey pepperoni onto each sandwich thin
-Sprinkle a little less than a handful of your cheese onto each sandwich thin
-Pop in the oven on 350° for about 8-10 minutes and you have Mini Pizzas ENJOY!!

Week 1 Insanity Max 30 Update & Thoughts

O-M-G YOU GUYS!!!! I finished my 1st week of Insanity Max 30 and I couldn't be more excited!!! Let me just tell you that this program is AHHHHH-MAZING!!! I am so happy to have ShaunT back in my life and pushing me beyond my limits!! 

Day 1 and #IMAXEDOUT @ 11:42

I am not gonna lie this program is no joke and there were definitely days in this week that I struggled BUT I was finally excited to come home and workout each day, which is exactly what I missed so much! Every single workout gets harder but working out 6-7 days a week for the last 8 months has paid off because I am actually able to keep up!!! Not saying that when the workout is over I don't *SPLAT* on the floor of exhaustion, but it's a GREAT feeling!! 

On Thursday I had to wake up at 5am to workout because I was going to the Garth Brooks concert with some friends in downtown Pittsburgh......soooooo I knew I wouldn't get my workout in that day if I didn't get up early to do it! There I was at 5am NOT wanting to workout but I did it {thankfully} and THIS happened.........

I literally was in total SHOCK when I realized the workout was over and I didn't max out!!! Craziness for my 1st week but definitely something I will have to push for every time during that specific workout!!


Let's Talk Food & Nutrition: 
Let's just say I SUCKED this past week when it came to my nutrition, I mostly stuck to my meal plan but definitely had more treats/cheats than I would've liked! I did keep up with my Shakeology daily (it is my life saver so I #nevermissashakeology) so that really helped me stay on the right track! Plus I got this AWESOME new cup from my coach Allison, how could I NOT drink my Shakeology out of it? 

Something was just off with me this week, I cannot pinpoint it. Maybe it was me getting bored with my food or feeling like I needed something more? Who knows....BUT I am BACK and this week I am following my meal plan to a T!! I adjusted somethings with this weeks meal plan so that I don't get bored, there is more variety and different foods!! I am sooooo ready to take this week head on and totally forget about last week! 

This week is going to be interesting with the workouts because we get to add the 10 Minute Ab Attack in 3 times during the week! My main focus this week is fueling my body each day with ALL healthy foods, drink plenty of water and {NO CHEATS} until the weekend!!! We have some fun things planned this weekend so sticking to the meal plan this week is a MUST!! It's all about your perspective and changing that so that you look at it as a positive thing.........stay tuned!! 



-xoxoxoxo
Jenn

Skinny Hibachi.....SAYYYYY WHAT????

Sooooooo last weekend my hubby and I were out grocery shopping and we had eaten a late lunch. We kind of figured we would be hungry later on that night so I just said 'I'll pick something up while we shop'. Well the hubby of course was like 'babes I'm craving Yokoso!' (a hibachi restaurant where we live). So of course once he said that I soooooo wanted some too, but it was too late at that point because we were out shopping and still had to get home and put the groceries away. I decided to pick up a few things at the store that I knew I needed to make my *SKINNY* version of hibachi!!! 

I couldn't let this AMAZING recipe go by without sharing it with you!!! So here is my healthy little cheat meal for ya! 

*Skinny Hibachi*
What you'll need: 
-1 6 oz. bag of John Soules Beef Steak Strips
-1 6 oz. bag of Tyson Grilled and Ready Chicken Strips 
-1 12 oz. bag of fully cooked, tail off shrimp (I found a bag at Walmart) 
-3 bags of Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Boil in Bag rice
-2 Tblsp of Coconut Oil or EVOO for sautéing 
-La Choy Lite Soy Sauce
-2 Large Egglands Best Organic Eggs/Or you can use egg whites
-Garlic Powder, Pepper, Sea Salt, Minced Onion for taste

What you'll do: 
-Place your 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or EVOO into your skillet to heat up, place the steak/chicken and shrimp in pan and sauté for about 20 mins. add your seasonings. 
-While your meats are sautéing, boil your rice (as per instructions on box), once it is fully cooked, add it into another skillet (or you can do the same as your meats) and add your 2 eggs (this will make your fried rice), cook this up until eggs are fully cooked. 
-Once you have done both of these steps and everything is all cooked mix all of the cooked ingredients together in a BIG bowl and serve!! 
ENJOY!! 
And just like that you have a healthier version of hibachi at home!!!! At a much lower cost too I might add!!! 


I would not say and am not claiming that this recipe is 100% clean BUT it is something that I like to make every once in awhile for a yummy/healthy weekend cheat! My husband & I LOVE this recipe and I hope your family enjoys it just as much!!! I'd love to hear your feedback and how you put your own twist on this recipe, let me know your thoughts in the comments below and feel free to share with your family & friends! 



-xoxoxoxo
Jenn

Are you SOOOOOO excited that it's finally Friday and the dreaded work week is FINALLY OVER?? I know I sure am!!! But thankfully I have Beachbody coaching and it's helping me work my way towards living my life by design and on my terms!! 
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I have been on my crazy, awesome, fun & rewarding journey for the past 8 months and they have been the best to date!! And it’s crazy to think all of this happened and I have this AMAZING opportunity because of a simple invite {just like this one} from my coach! I have become happier, healthier and finally able to pay off some of my pesky debt!!! CRAZY ----> I do have 1 BIG regret though…..that I didn’t do this sooner!!
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When I first heard about coaching & Beachbody I was one of the non-believers but Focus T25, 21 Day Fix, PiYo, Shakeology and the amazing support system that I am surrounded by daily quickly changed my mind and I was able to see Beachbody coaching for what it truly is, an amazing opportunity and platform for me to LIVE my dreams!!
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It’s true when they say ‘when a passion meets a profession, magic happens’! I get to wake up everyday and help people become better versions of themselves, to help inspire them to go after their goals & dreams! I cannot say enough how truly #blessed I feel to have Beachbody and this opportunity to be able to share with YOU!
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NOW ----- I am looking for 5 people to mentor this month. I want to share with you exactly what it is I do as a coach and what I’m doing to work my way towards living my life by design!! My team, #TeamRoyalDream is my family and I love bringing people in that will mesh well with the Team!
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Soooooo if you are:
-Ready for a change
Inspired
-Teachable
Caring
-Motivated
Honest
-Willing to Put Work in to Reach Your Goals
Want to Promote Health & Fitness
......then I want you to be a part of Team Royal Dream!!
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You don’t have to be ALL of these things, heck you don't even have to have your goal weight or body, EVEN BETTER you can take people on the journey with you!!! If you have ever glanced at my posts and thought, ‘I would like to do that’ or ‘Why can’t I do that?’ get in touch with me and let’s find out if coaching would be a GREAT fit into you your life! I would love to have you as part of the Team!!
Talk to ya soon!!!

-xoxoxoxo
Jenn

P90 Results are IN & The the Start of My Insanity Max 30 Journey Begins!!!

Sooooo OK OK OK!! I admitted I was a slacker with my weekly update posts with P90 and I SOOOO apologize for that!! BUT the results are in and I am going to be 100% honest with you on this one!!! 

P90 was a GREAT program, I actually love changing it up and this was a nice switch up for sure! BUT 90 days is ROUGH and it's alot, let's be honest!! It got a little repetitive and I feel like some days I was just going through the motions. In my opinion, this program is definitely GREAT for someone who is just starting on their journey or getting back into working out, I wouldn't recommend for someone who has done harder/more intense programs such as FocusT25 or the 21 Day Fix. With that being said, my results are in and I did exactly what I wanted to do, toned up and maintained my weight!!! 

My measurements:

Before:                    After: 

Arm: 9.5                    Arm 9.5 

Bust: 28.5                   Bust 28.5

Waist: 25                    Waist: 25

Hips: 33                     Hips: 33

Thighs: 18                    Thighs: 18

Weight: 111.8                    Weight: 111.0

Mission Accomplished!

I can say that I am happy with my results from P90, losing more weight was not something that I wanted so this worked out perfectly for me!! I can definitely see more toning & shaping of that boooootttyyyy {which by the way was NON EXISTENT before Beachbody! ;)} and that's what I wanted!! 

Today I started my Insanity Max 30 journey and I couldn't be more excited but I must say I am gonna miss my weights/sculpting exercises from P90!!

Insanity Max 30 is NO JOKE!!! Let me just tell you that!!! Cardio, cardio and MORE cardio!! But I loved every minute of it!! Having ShaunT yelling and pushing me through when I am sooooo ready to give up is just what I needed after P90! (Tony Horton is much more laid back!) I cannot wait to see what the next 60 days brings, I know this workout program is going to push me harder than I have ever been pushed and I am excited for that and to grow through this program! 

I maxed out @ 16:52 very PROUD moment!!! 

NOW onto everyone's favorite part......the FOOD!!!! Insanity Max 30 follows the 21 Day Fix meal plan with the containers which is soooooo COOL!!! I have been following a pretty good plan of my own but wanted to step it up a notch with Insanity Max 30 to maximize my results so I sat down with the book, planned out my meals and voila! Meal plan=DoNeZo!! 

Ssssshhhh....Meal Planning in Progress!!!

It's nothing too crazy and I am totally used to eating the same thing daily because that is what works for me (everyone is different!), whatever works for you stick to it! I am not saying this meal plan is right or wrong I just know that it has worked for me! With that being said I plan to stick to this 100% throughout the week and give myself some 'cheats' in moderation on the weekends!  I will most definitely be having my 'comfort food' and healthiest meal of the day of Shakeology everyday for sure!!! Shakeology does a body good! Here is what I have come up with for my 1st week meal plan and I was shocked, I was actually FULL today and wasn't hungry or 'hangry' (angry/hungry LOL!)!!

I am so excited to go on this journey and cannot wait to share it with you!! I plan to share weekly updates (if my life isn't CRAZY!!) with you so you can go on this journey with me!! 

If you have EVER wondered what all this crazy Beachbody/Shakeology is all about, let's chat and see if one of these AMAZING programs would be a good fit for you!!!

-xoxoxoxoxo

Jenn