Tips for Eating Smart This Labor Day Weekend

I cannot believe the summer is finally coming to an end!! Labor day weekend is the official 'end' of summer. The pools & parks are closing and kiddos are back to school. We celebrate the end of summer with picnics/parties with our family & friends.....grilling some yummy eats and drinking some yummy drinks. It can definitely be a struggle to eat healthy & smart with all those eats and drinks surrounding you. So I wanted to make it a little easier on your with MY top 10 tips on eating smart this labor day weekend!!

10 Tips for Eating Smart this Labor Day Weekend: 

#1 Fill up before you go to the party. Avoid getting to the party or cookout on an empty stomach. Eat a healthy snack, like a banana, greek yogurt or Shakeology before heading out to the party. Going with something in your stomach will allow you to taste your favorite BBQ without filling up on it! 

#2 Skip the buns!! Enjoy your burger, but skip out on the bun, they are usually highly processed, sugar laden baked goods that are full of empty calories! 

#3 Top your burger with a mashed avocado instead of mayo. Avocado is loaded with healthy fats and helps your body with the nutrients it needs. Mayo is an unhealthy fat! 

#4 Put down the hotdog! But no seriously the average hot dog contains 513 mg of sodium which is about 20% of your recommended daily dose. 

#5 YOU host the party, if you are the host you get to choose the menu! You can opt for healthier versions of your favorite picnic foods. 

#6 Bring a healthy side dish to the party that you will enjoy as well as everyone else. 

#7 Skip out on the 1st round of drinks with everyone and opt for a bottle of water instead, then join in the fun! 

#8 If you are worried about over drinking.......have a glass of water in between every alcoholic beverage. (P.S. not only will this help with the empty calories but it will also help you with that ohhhhh soooo dreaded hangover tomorrow!)

#9 Skip the potato salad. Potato & macaroni salads are loaded with tons of calories and unhealthy fats!

#10 Walk right past that baked goods table and head for the fruit table!! 


I hope these tips help you to eat a little more SMART this holiday weekend!!! I wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday!! 

If you wanna get back on track after all the summer eats & treats, JOIN ME in my upcoming Facebook accountability group, I would love to have ya!!! The kids are going back to school, now its time to focus on YOU again!! All you gotta do is fill out this form below!! 

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Jenn 

White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Ohhhhhh I LOVE me some Hummus!!!! And who doesn't like to shake up their snack game, or make any sandwich more interesting?? I know I DO!!! And with this super-flavorful twist on hummus. This garlicky, roasted red pepper hummus is absolutely delicious, and you can make it in just a few minutes, no cooking required. Four cloves of garlic give it a spicy kick! You can adjust the amount of garlic to your preference, or skip it entirely. White beans make it smooth and creamy, and you can also use chickpeas in a pinch.

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 10 servings, about 3 Tbsp. each

What You'll Need: 
1 (15-oz.) can white beans or (cannellini beans), drained, rinsed
½ (12-oz.) jar roasted red peppers (not packed in oil), drained
2 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves removed and coarsely chopped,
stems discarded
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil

What You'll Do: 
1. Place beans, peppers, rosemary, and garlic in in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth.
2. Slowly add oil, blending constantly until blended.
3. Serve as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies.

(*Recipe courtesy of the TeamBeachbody Blog*)

AND BOOM some yummy Hummus for you and your family to enjoy!!! AND even better Don't forget, the 21 Day Fix cookbook, Fixate, is available NOW!!! Wanna know how you can get yours? Shoot me an email at sis6481@hotmail.com and I get you all the info!! 

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Jenn 

Shrimp Quinoa/Kale Salad

Ohhhhhhh you guys!! Sooooo remember last week I shared that awesomely yummy Chicken, Quinoa & Kale recipe with you??? WELL last night I made it but added shrimp instead of chicken AND let me just tell you it was even better with the shrimp!!! And again it is 21 Day Fix approved by being 1 red container and 1 1/2 yellow containers!! TOTAL SCORE!!

Total time: 15 min. 

Prep time: 5 min. 

Cook time: 10 min. 

(Makes 1 serving)

What you'll need: 

6 oz. extra small shrimp 

4 oz. quinoa/kale mix (Path of Life, found at SAM's or Costco)

A pinch of each of these seasonings: Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, Garlic Powder and All purpose seasoning

What you'll do: 

Sautee all of the ingredients in a skillet with coconut oil for about 15 min. or until chicken is tender and BOOM, just like that you have a yummy meal to enjoy!! 

You can choose to use this recipe for lunch or dinner and add more to make more servings, totally up to you!! Don't forget, the 21 Day Fix cookbook, Fixate, will be released in July!! Wanna know how you can get yours? Shoot me an email at sis6481@hotmail.com and I will keep you up to date on all the release details!! 

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Jenn