Kale Chips

What inspired me to make kale chips? I was sitting on a team call and one of the woman was munching on them. They looked interesting so I thought I'd give it a try! One of the things I learned was to not use too much oil. Too much oil results in soggy kale leaves that are nothing like chips. Here is how I did it...

-Preheat oven to 300 degrees
-Wash and dry kale (I used about 1 a bundle)
-Cut stems out of the leaves, break into chip sized pieces and place in a big bowl
-Drizzle 1T oil over leaves (I have use olive and coconut.)
-Sprinkle leaves with seasonings (below are some combos that are yummy! I didn't measure this out)
-With your hands rub in the oil and seasonings well
-In one layer, place leaves on a cookie sheet with edges
-Cook in over for about 10 minutes and then flip leaves, cook another 8 or so minutes.
(I will say that cooking times will vary based on the amount of kale chips you have. I would keep a close eye on them!!)

Yummy Seasoning Combos
Salt and Pepper
Sea Salt and Vinegar
Garlic Powder, Chili Powder & Salt

LAST ONE!!

Can you believe that we are well into December!?! Holy COW!! Where did the time go!!

This will be my LAST group of the year and I am determined to make it the BEST ever!!

In the spirit of giving there will be ----->

•weekly prizes

•best transformation gets P90x OR HipHop Abs (your choice!)

AND 

•all challengers will be entered to win a Fixate Cookbook for joining!! 

The details in the pic ---->

Interested? Message me or comment below for more info! 

**you CAN do anything you put your mind to, even through the holidays! Get a kickstart on your New Years Resolutions 💪🏼**

**TRANSFORMATION THURSDAY**

Hmm WHAT!?

My 73 year old grandmother can do burpees!?

Yep, you read that correctly. I am so proud of my Grandmother for staying as active as she does!

When I first joined Beachbody, I never really imagined that she would want in but I was wrong!

About a year ago she started drinking Shakeology because she saw the value. It even allowed her to save money because it had many of the suppliments she was already taking. Once she started, she got her husband hooked and now both of them enjoy a shake every day! A little while later she started using the 21 Day Fix portion controlled containers and workouts. She loved them because she didn't have to go to the gym OR have any equipment. Now she has added PiYo into her workout route and is loving the change between the two programs! She has been consistently kicking butt and obviously its paid off BIG TIME!!!

So if my 73 year old grandmother can do it- SO CAN YOU!!

What are you waiting for!? I have 3 spots open in my Post Thanksgiving Holiday Hustle group! Let's get you started on feeling healthy and happy for the New Year!

 

Monday Motivation! Get UP and DO IT!

Sometimes there is just no sugar coating it...

It just sucks to get out of your warm comfy bed while everyone else in the house is sleeping. BUT waking up a tiny bit earlier, like 30 minutes, to work your body will do AMAZING things for you!!
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Not only will get you get your workout in and out of the way, you will feel more energize and motivated throughout the rest of the day! PLUS exercise makes you feel healthier, making those sugary treats look less appetizing because you don't want to ruin all your hard work.
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Now tell me that isn't doable! If I can do it, SO CAN YOU!!

-- I'll be your wake up support buddy, just email me at JaclynCrowellFitness@gmail.com!

 

The Master Hammer and Chisel

Hi Friends

 

Here's the deal, there is this new program coming out and it's going to be AMAZING so I wanted to invite you to my test group!

 

This program is the perfect combination between cardio and weight lifting WITH full meal plans for building muscle, shredding fat or toning.

--->This IS the best gender neutral program around because it can be tailored to exactly what YOU want to accomplish. Perfect couple workout! The hubby and I are doing it together!! <---

•Workouts are 30-40 minutes long
•Simple portion controlled nutrition system designed towards YOUR goals
•Yummy recipes w/ sample meal plans
•1:1 coaching and support
•Online accountability group

**you will need SOME equipment so to help you with this I'm offering either a $15 dollar gift card OR a resistance band with your purchase of a challenge pack! **

We will START preseason on December 7th, making the LAST day to join the 9th!

To check out results & other information go to the link below!! If interested, RSVP to save your spot or simply email me at JaclynCrowellFitness@gmail.com and we will get you all set up!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/910334469061658/

 

WHY you start...

It's not for...

•You

•Him

•To be super skinny

•To look good in a dress

•To wear a bikini 

•To hurt my body on some diet that removes food groups or severely limits my calorie intake

It's FOR...

•Me

•My happiness

•To feel GOOD in my own skin

•To give my body what it deserves; whole, real foods 

•To feel FULL after a meal 

The reason you start should always be FOR YOU. Don't do it for someone else. YOU deserve to be happy and healthy because YOU are worth it.

Ah, I'm SO excited for FALL!!!

I am looking for 10-15 women that are looking to lose 5-15 pounds in 21 days in my September Healthy Life Focus Group.

No dieting.
30 minute workouts.
Meal portioned containers.
Simple meal plans.
1:1 support
24/7 access to our secret online accountability group.

Focus areas will include:

Crock pot meal ideas everyday
Busy mom/life tips and strategies
Kid approved meals
How to get your kids to eat veggies
Time management
Budgeting
Faith
Stress relief remedies and more.

**How to feel FULFILLED in a life full of chaos!--- no more hamster wheel or life! Time to stop running the rat race!**

This is a lifestyle plan that will be based on health and fitness goals that we set for you together. We will focus on balance and moderation.

To be considered please email me at JaclynCrowellFitness@gmail.com or drop a comment below!

Join Me?!

In all my life I've never done something as fun as this...

JUST DANCE!!!

As adults it's so hard to find some time to just let loose and HAVE FUN! Am I right!?!

Well this will give you a killer workout AND let you relieve some stress while having a blast!

You will get: 1:1 support from me, a community of people wanting the same things as you, online forums, easy recipes, simple meal plans and the chance to JUST have fun while burning some calories!

My first group is already kicking butt AND loving the "workouts" so I decided to open another!!

I am looking to take just 8 people along with me, 2 spots are already taken!

What do you say!? Wanna come shake your booty, have fun and just enjoy working out!?

PM me or drop a comment below and I'll be in touch

Chicken Sausage, Pepper, Onion & Potato Hash

Dinners at my house are always a little bit of struggle for me.

Generally the kids are cranky and I'm ready to relax from the long day but yep, dinner has to be made. Plus the Hubby is a steak and potatoes type guy and doesn't really love chicken or turkey. So I'm always trying to find a healthy balance between proteins and make yummy meals that he won't have to suffer through that aren't beef.

Normally, I'm a HUGE fan of prepping many things on Sunday so it lessens my work during the week. This Sunday was a major fail in that department so I'm paying for it now!!

Anyways, I found this recipe (on thetwobiteclub.com) and decided to give it a try and to my surprise it's really good!! I did change quite a few things from the original recipe to make it my own.

Chicken Sausage, Pepper, Onion and Potato Hash

Ingredients:

-1 package chicken sausage (I used Coleman Organic Italian Chicken Sausage) cut into 1/4 inch rounds.

-1 green bell pepper, diced

- 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, diced (I used all green! That's just what I had and I wasn't about to go to the store for a different colored pepper )

-1 onion, diced 

-3 small or 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced (I used organic yellow potatoes that didn't need to be peeled. Note: the bigger you dice your potatoes the longer they will take to cook)

-olive oil

-garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder (to taste, I added about 1 tsp. during cooking of the potatoes)

-salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. In a skillet heat about 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and season with salt, pepper and if you choose garlic, onion and chili powders. Cook until golden brown and completely done through. Make sure to stir a few times to brown on all sides. Mine took about 15 minutes to cook. 

2. In a separate skillet, brown the sliced chicken sausage in about 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Make sure to flip the sausage at least once to brown on both sides. If you sausage isn't cooked be sure to cook it fully. 

3. Remove sausage from pan and add the peppers and onions to the skillet and season with a pinch of pepper. At this point I did add a sprinkling of garlic powder but you don't have to. Cook until veggies are softened, stirring occasionally. 

4. Add the cooked potatoes and sausage into the skillet with the onions and peppers. Combine everything well and serve hot! 

((Note: I used two skillets for this recipe because I wanted to keep the potatoes crispy so I cooked them along side the other things so when the peppers, onions and sausage were finished the potatoes could go right in without cooling down!))

I served with this steamed broccoli and it was yummy! I hope you enjoy :)

15 Salads to Eat This Summer

Need some new salad recipes to add to your meal plan?! Well I've found some pretty different salads that look yummy but are definitely different!! Take a look at the 15 salads below! What one will you try?!?!

Arugula Salad with Chicken and Black Beans

Sometimes, the simplest salads are the best. Like this hearty 21 Day Fix recipe that has only 5 ingredients and can be made in minutes. Chicken and black beans add protein and fiber, and avocado adds healthy fats to make it a satisfying meal for lunch or dinner. Get the recipe.

Grilled Peach Panzanella

Panzanella is an Italian salad made with crisp, day-old bread that soaks up the juices of tomatoes and dressing. Our version gets luscious sweetness from grilled peaches, which are beautifully ripe right now. Get the recipe.

Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Paprika Dressing

This colorful salad is a show-stopper. Make it for your next potluck or picnic, or amaze your family for dinner any night of the week. Quinoa and chickpeas give it a hearty serving of protein, but the stars of the recipe are the piquant paprika dressing and the full cup of torn mint leaves. Once you taste this salad, you’ll want to add mint to all of your salads. Get the recipe.

Spinach and White Bean Salad with Orange and Grapefruit 

Brightly flavored citrus and creamy white beans make a perfect salad for any season. This recipe is light and refreshing for summer, and the orange and grapefruit slices are a real pick-me-up. It makes a great lunch to pack for work. Get the recipe.

Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Salad with Mint

Cucumber, watermelon, and mango make this summer salad refreshing and colorful, and chicken adds hearty protein to make it a satisfying meal. Top with as much fresh mint as you like! It’s a great make-ahead salad for a picnic or to pack for lunch. Get the recipe.

Summer Chickpea Salad

This salad of crunchy radishes, juicy cherry tomatoes, mild green onions, avocado, chickpeas, and feta is delicious with or without lettuce. For a different spin, I combined my leftover bean mixture with a can of tuna…and it was a revelation. Get the recipe.

Greek Cucumber Salad

Cucumber and onion go perfectly with salty feta and kalamata olives. Chopped fresh dill is a flavorful finishing touch. Get the recipe.

Orange-Jicama Salad

Jicama makes this salad crunchy and really filling! Soaking the matchstick-sized pieces of jicama in a lime juice and red wine vinegar dressing infuses it with lots of extra flavor. Orange wedges make it bright and refreshing. Get the recipe.

Tuna and White Bean Salad

This delicious tuna and white bean salad with tomatoes and artichoke hearts makes a hearty lunch or dinner thanks to 24 g of protein and 8 g of fiber. Get the recipe.

Watermelon, Feta, and Kalamata Olive Salad

Here is a new take on the popular watermelon and feta salad. Our recipe adds salty kalamata olives and fresh herbs for a surprisingly delicious Mediterranean twist. Get the recipe.

Kale Salad with Turkey Bacon, Egg, and Avocado

Our Social Media Manager came up with what she calls a “breakfast salad.” She topped kale with all of the fixings of a BLAT, and then we went crazy and added a soft-boiled egg and sunflower seeds. The result has become one of my favorites. I love the added crunchiness of the sunflower seeds and turkey bacon with the tenderness of the soft-boiled egg and tomatoes.  Get the recipe.

Fig Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing

Figs are one of those special summertime treats that should be enjoyed all season long. They add dimension and sweetness to this easy salad. Pile this on top of your favorite lean protein and dig in.   Get the recipe.

Kale Salad with Chicken

This crunchy kale salad with chicken, tomatoes, and sunflower seeds takes just a few minutes to make, so even people with busy schedules can find time to eat this healthy meal. It keeps well in the fridge for several days, so it’s also great for meal prep!  Get the recipe.

Arugula Salad with Peaches and Mozzarella

This recipe is one of my favorite ways to eat the sweet, juicy peaches that are filling the farmers markets right now. Slice them and toss with some peppery arugula, fresh mozzarella, and a drizzling of good balsamic vinegar. Not all balsamic vinegar is created equal, aged balsamic has a sweeter, more complex flavor that makes this salad sing. Get the recipe.

Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Walnuts

Fresh baby spinach is topped with protein-packed chicken, sweet strawberries, and crunchy walnuts. If you have cooked chicken on hand, and a bag of pre-washed spinach, this could be dinner in under 5 minutes. Get the recipe.

From: Beachbody Blog

Lemon Bar Shakeology

This shake uses real lemon juice and grated lemon zest to get the sweet and tangy flavor of a lemon bar cookie. The scent of lemons is a real pick-me-up, making this a great drink to wake up your morning.

Ingredients:¾ cup nonfat milk or almond milk
¼ cup water
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
1 tsp. finely chopped lemon peel (lemon zest)
1 cup ice

Preparation:1. Place milk, water, lemon juice, extract, Shakeology, lemon, peel, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
2. Serve immediately.

Fixate

I feel AWFUL for not sharing this with you!!! So the 21 Day Fix is awesome, it is a program that everyone can do, it features 30 minute workouts and a simple meal plan that uses these cute portion control containers. I LOVE IT!!! 

Anyways, Autumn Calabrese, the creator of the 21 Day Fix and the 21 Day Fix Extreme, created a cookbook just for you Fixers, AND those who aren't! The brand-new cookbook FIXATE is filled with 101 fantastic recipes and it’s available today! Inside, you’ll find recipes for each meal as well as tasty treats for snacks and dessert. PLUS, there are gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian recipes as well!

This is a cookbook you WILL want in your collection!! For more details shoot me an email at JaclynCrowellFitness@gmail.com 

To purchase go HERE and you will find Fixate in the menu!!

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

I don't know about you but I LOVE buffalo chicken. Its on of my favorites! Actually when I was pregnant with my oldest all I wanted to spicy foods. This was my go to when we ate out. I'm pretty sure I ate my weight in buffalo sauce back then!! Anyways, I found this awesome recipe for a healthier buffalo chicken and just had to share :)

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Servings: 26 • Size: 1 meatball Calories: 37 • Fat: 2 g • Carb: 1 g • Fiber: 0 g • Protein: 4 g

Found at www.skinnytaste.com

Ingredients:

oil spray
1 1/4 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup panko crumbs
1 large egg
1/3 cup finely minced celery
1/3 cup finely minced carrot
1 clove crushed garlic
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup Franks Hot sauce
1/4 cup skinny blue cheese dressing (optional) > recipe here
finely chopped celery leaf for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Reheat oven to 400 degrees! 

Combine the chicken, panko, celery, carrots, garlic, egg, salt and pepper into a large bowl and mix well.

Roll the mixture into uniform balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. 

 Cook for roughly 15-18 minutes all depending the the size of the meatballs you made. The internal temperate must be 165 to be safe to eat! 

Once out of the oven you can pour the hot sauce on them or do it per serving! 

I serve with skinny blue cheese (recipe link above!) 

Enjoy!! 

Blue Cheese Dressing

Sometimes you just WANT some of the "bad stuff". That is me when it comes to buffalo chicken and blue cheese. So I found this cleaner recipe to use instead. Of course I don't go crazy and eat the entire thing but on occasion its nice to have!

Low Fat Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing


Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons •
Calories: 46.8 • Fat: 3.0 g • Protein: 2.8 g • Carb: 2.2 g • Fiber: 0.3 g

Ingredients:

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
6 oz fat free Greek yogurt
1 tbsp light mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper


Directions:

In a small bowl, mash blue cheese and yogurt together with a fork. Stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, and garlic powder until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 1 cup.

From www.skinnytaste.com

Eggs in Bell Pepper Ring

Sick of eating the same old eggs everyday?! This dish is easy and sure to add a little color to your morning with these fun eggs cooked in bell pepper rings. They are an easy brunch dish, too! Garnish with fresh herbs, like basil, dill, chives, if desired.

Total Time: 31 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 21 min.
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large bell pepper, cored, sliced into 6 rings
6 large eggs
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Preparation:
1. Heat large nonstick skillet, lightly coated with spray, over medium-low heat.
2. Place bell pepper rings in skillet. Crack an egg into the center of each ring. Season with salt and pepper if desired; cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until egg are cooked to desired doneness.

From Beachbody Blog

Homemade Energy Bars

Do you love granola or power bars?! The bulk of prepackaged bars sold at gas stations or convenience stores are loaded with sugar, preservatives, and empty calories. These homemade bars can be made in minutes and contain only good-for-you ingredients like fruit and nuts.

Homemade Energy Bars

Ingredients:
1 cup whole pitted dates (or prunes)
1 cup dried fruit (like apricots, prunes, figs, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, or cherries)
1 cup chopped nuts (or seeds) (like almonds, walnuts, cashews, sesame seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, or sunflower seeds)
2 scoops Shakeology, any flavor

Preparation:
1. Place dates, fruit, and nuts in a food processor. Pulse for 1 to 2 minutes; scrape sides of bowl.
2. Add Shakeology; process for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture becomes tiny crumbs that can come together to form a loose ball.
3. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with cellophane. Press mixture into pan until flat. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Cut into 12 bars. Store in refrigerator.

Calories per serving: 124

Tip: For additional flair add one or more of the following: ½ tsp. rum extract, ½ tsp. cinnamon, 1 Tbsp. raw honey, ½ tsp. vanilla extract, 1–2 oz dark chocolate chips, or 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger. Adding any of these items may change the nutritional information.

A Simple Lunch

It's LUNCH time!!
(Okay, so it may be a little late BUT the kiddos just woke up from a very long nap!)

I'm having left overs!!


Last night we had some pretty yummy steak and there was some left over. So I warmed up the left over rice, sautéed some onion and spinach along with some left over green beans and the steak. Put it all together in a bowl and BAM lunch is done AND it's tasty without wasting food!

For those of you on the 21 Day Fix- I used 1 yellow, 1 red and 1 green along with 1 tsp of coconut oil!

It's always easy and simple over here!!

I am-

I'm not a nutritionist.

I'm not a fitness professional.

I'm not educated in business or marketing.

I'm not at my "dream" body or mindset.

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I may not be all of those things but let me tell you who I am-

*I am a person who has felt the sting of disappointment when her clothes started to become tight or no longer fit.

*I am a person who has felt unworthy and severely lacked confidence in most everything.

*I am a person who didn't feel comfortable in my own skin and yo-yo dieted and exercised only to gain it all back. 

I AM a person who is working on overcoming all of those things. 

I am a person focused on loving who I am today, having confidence in all that I do and being happy- mind, body and spirit. 

I am a mother and wife who wants to provide the best life possible for my family.

I AM a person who cares deeply about helping others feel better about themselves by sharing what I know works.

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You see, being a coach doesn't mean I have to be perfect or have some fancy degree. 

It's about providing support, accountability and caring about others. It's about providing the right tools for success from professionals and coaching others through it so they don't quit or never even open the box. 

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Coaching has changed my life completely and I know it will could change yours as well. This is why I am opening another SNEAK PEEK into Coaching on the 27th. Monday-Friday be a part of a Facebook group that will provide information about coaching and all the details. 

Interested in joining me? Email me at JaclynCrowellFitness@gmail.com

July Challenge

It's that time again!!

Monday, July 20th- I'm opening another Challenge Group. THIS one is special though!! Every challenger will be entered to
WIN the NEW FIXATE COOKBOOK!

3 spots are already taken- FIVE are open for grabs.

Here's what you can expect:

~I don't workout for hours. 30 minutes to be exact.

~I don't eliminate food groups. Ever.

~I don't count calories or question whether this works. I know it does.

~I focus on daily improvements, positivity and progress. Not perfection.

Stop getting hung up in fad diets that just leave you deprived and starving. This is a lifestyle you can maintain AND feel good about.

I know this works and I want to teach you what I know 💕! This has changed my life and can change yours if you commit.

PM me for more details on how to join my next group. I can promise you won't regret it.

Oatmeal Pancakes

Pancakes are a huge hit around this house. My kids loves them, my hubby loves them, heck even I love them. But they aren't exactly the best breakfast food! This morning I was surfing around on MyFitnessPal and spotted an article about 15 different ways to use oatmeal. That's where I found it! Oatmeal pancakes! They sounded awesome so I just had to try them out! Here's the recipe-

Oatmeal Pancakes

Serving size: 4 pancakes (2 1/2 Tbsp of batter per pancake) 

1/4 whole wheat flour 

1 cup quick cooking oats

1 Tbsp sugar (I used a little less!)

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. cinnamon (I used a little more)

1/8 tsp. salt

1 cup buttermilk (I used 2% regular milk)

2 Tbsp. butter, melted (I used 1 1/2 Tbsp.)

1 large egg

(Milk not pictured!)

1. In a bowl combine the dry ingredients (flour, oats, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt) and stir with a whisk. Set aside.

2. In another bowl add the milk and egg and whisk to combine. While whisking the milk&egg mixture, slowly add the melted butter. You don't want to do this too fast as you will end up with cooked egg in your mixture! 

3. Take the oats mixture and add them into the wet ingredients. Stir just until wet. 

4. Over medium heat, coat pan with cooking spray and cook 2 1/2 Tbsp. of batter until the tops are bubbly and the bottoms are lightly brown. Flip them over and cook through. 

Additional Toppings: Maple Syrup OR 1/2 Tbsp. peanut butter and a drizzle of honey. 

These pancakes were so yummy! We didn't have any maple syrup so we used the peanut butter and honey. It was AWESOME!!! The kiddos gobbled them right up! Seriously one of my favorite pancakes! And the best part is they are a little healthier than the original!! 

Nutrition Info:

Serves 3 / Serving Size: 4 pancakes

Per serving: Calories- 263: Total Fat 12g: Saturated Fat 6g: Cholesterol 85mg: Sodium 492mg: Carbohydrate 30g: Fiber 3G: sugar 5g: Protein 10g

Vanilla PB Shakeology

This is a recipe I threw together because I didn't have ANYTHING left for fruit to put in my shakeo!! Normally I will throw in a half a banana and create a Snickerdoodle shakeo, which is absolutely delicious, but I didn't have the ingredients. It was right after my workout so I really didn't want to go searching for a recipe so I decided to try it with JUST peanut butter and cinnamon! Ah was it YUMMY! So I just had to share it with you!

Vanilla PB Shakeo

1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
2 tsp. peanut butter
1 tsp. cinnamon (I wing it and just shake some in!)
4 ice cubes
Water (8-12oz!)

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As always you can adjust the water and ice according to your liking!

For a thicker shake, add more ice.

For a creamer shake, use 1/4 cup milk (almond, rice, coconut, regular). Then more milk you add the creamer it gets!
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Join me!

13 months ago I started on my health and fitness journey with T25 and Shakeology. I was at a point in my life where I knew I needed to change so I could be happy. I had no idea what a challenge group or coaching was, all I knew was that I needed support and to be able to workout at home. 

About 2 weeks into that challenge group I fell in love with  everything Beachbody is. Beachbody is different than any company I've ever known. We aren't just selling home fitness programs and Shakeology. It's so much more. We are there every step of the way, every struggle, every success, we are there supporting, motivating and holding others accountable to their goals. You aren't just buying a program from professional trainers and nutritionists- you are getting a friend/coach who is committed to helping YOU. 

That's why I fell in love with coaching. I can stay home with my babies, continue working on my health and fitness, help others do the same and make an income for my family. It's a win, win. 

As my team is growing I am loving more and more helping others reach not only their health and fitness goals but start working toward their financial goals as well. That is why I am dedicated to helping FIVE people this month get started with their business! 

If you are looking for a change, wanting to better yourself, love helping others, are a fitness enthusiast, wanting to change your financial future or just be a part of something bigger than you- then I urge you to apply. 

You have nothing to use and everything to gain. 

https://jaclyncrowellfitness.wufoo.com/forms/beachbody-coaching-application/

WHATS for LUNCH?!?!

LUNCH TIME!!
-4 egg white omelet with spinach, mushrooms and onions.
-1 piece of whole wheat toast
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Seriously- this is a TON of food! I love that I get to eat every 2 1/2 to 3 hours AND have these portions!! WHAT!!! Screw diets! I'm down with this!!

Want to learn how you can eat like this too and still lose weight? Shoot me a message or email me at JaclynCrowellFitness@gmail.com
 

Caribbean Chicken Tacos

Apparently I am on an island food kick!! First with the shrimp dinner now with this. In the summer I get obsessed with fresh, "clean" tasting foods. Okay, that sounds weird but I can't stand anything remotely close to heavy like the warm comfort foods I like in the fall and winter. As usual I was perusing the internet and Pinterest when I found this recipe at Creme De La Crumb. It was a 20 MINUTE recipe so I decided to give it a shot.

Caribbean Chicken Tacos

You will need...
3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
1½ tablespoons Caribbean seasoning (store-bought OR see below for homemade version)
8 taco-sized soft flour tortillas
2 cups cole slaw (without dressing)

Caribbean salsa
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 mango, diced
1 cup pineapple, diced
¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about ½ of a juicy lime)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:
1. Prepare the salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl and stirring well. Cover and chill until ready to use.
2. Slice chicken breasts into strips (or chop into bite-sized pieces) and place in a bowl. Sprinkle chicken with half of the Caribbean seasoning, stir, then sprinkle with remaining seasoning and toss to coat.
3. Cook chicken in a large greased pan or skillet over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until cooked through.
4. To serve, fill each tortilla with cooked chicken, then top with cole slaw and Caribbean salsa. Serve immediately with fresh limes for drizzling if desired.


*** PLEASE NOTE: I used this seasoning when I made this the first time- It was spicy! Definitely check out the measurement you use for the taco recipe. It's NOT as much as the recipe for the seasoning makes!!!  If you don't like spicy you could always use Mrs. Dash Caribbean Seasoning that is salt and MSG free- or find another recipe online that is non spicy! Overall, the flavor of this homemade seasoning is yummy but you gotta love some heat ;)

Homemade Caribbean seasoning
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Stir together all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.

These chicken tacos were VERY yummy!! The crunchy cole slaw with the sweet of the pineapple salsa complemented the spicy chicken really well. There are a variety of textures and flavors so its definitely not a boring dinner! It is light and fresh and a fun twist on normal tacos! 

If you try these out please come back and let me know how you like them!!!

((Original Recipe found at: http://lecremedelacrumb.com/2015/04/caribbean-chicken-tacos.html ))

How do you feel...

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Shrimp and Asparagus with Lemon Pepper Sauce

I am totally an ocean girl. I love seafood and sitting on the beach with my toes in the sand. The ocean is where I feel most at peace so being landlocked is pretty awful. But I'm making due. One of the ways I do that is by making food from the ocean. At least once a week we have fish or shrimp (Lobster is out of the question since it's crazy expensive here). This week I was looking for quick recipes. 20 minute recipes to be exact and I stumbled on this one from Home Cooking Memories. She had used ginger in hers but the hubby doesn't like it so I decided to change it up. The only thing I did was omit the ginger and add the pepper. Easy! The link to the original recipe is at the bottom in case you like ginger :) 

Shrimp and Asparagus with Lemon Pepper Sauce

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and each stalk cut into 2-3" pieces
½ teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Fresh cracked pepper to taste

Lemon Sauce:
⅔ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the lemon sauce ingredients and set aside.

2. In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan in a single layer and cook for about 3 minutes, turning them over to cook both sides. Season shrimp with ¼ teaspoon salt. Shrimp should be beginning to pink on both sides and be opaque, but just slightly under cooked. Remove from frying pan and place shrimp on a plate.

3. In same frying pan, heat another 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook until asparagus is tender-crisp, bright green, and just barely beginning to brown. Season asparagus with ¼ teaspoon salt (or more if needed). Add pepper (I used about 1 tsp.) and garlic and stir to combine with asparagus. Cook for another 30-45 seconds or so.

4. Pour in lemon sauce mixture into frying pan with asparagus. Add shrimp back into pan and combine sauce with asparagus and shrimp. Simmer for about a minute or until sauce is thickened. 

Remove from heat and serve.

Can I just tell you that this recipe was AWESOME!!! The hubby loves it and it brought a bold spicy lemony flavor have was very yummy!! We ate this on top of some jasmine rice. 

It does have a stronger lemon flavor so if you want it more tame you could adjust the amount of lemon juice and add extra chicken broth to make up for it! 

I hope you enjoy it!! Make sure to come back and let me know how you liked it!

Here is the original link as promised!!

http://homecookingmemories.com/shrimp-asparagus-stir-fry-lemon-sauce/

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Turkey Meatballs

Who doesn't love spaghetti and meatballs?!?! I know I do, especially with garlic bread...YUM! When I found this recipe in our Body Beast nutrition book I thought I'd give it a try. Using oats seemed a little weird but I promise that you can't even tell! These are so simple and can be frozen to use at a later time too!

Sagi's Signature Meatballs
Serving Size 5 meatballs- 220 calories/ 10g Fat/ 3g Saturated Fat/ 109mg Cholesterol/ 460mg sodium/ 8g Carbs/ 1g Fiber/ 0g Sugar/ 25g Protein/


Ingredients:
- Nonstick cooking stray
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 tsp. sea salt (I used course kosher salt)
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
-1 large egg, beaten
-3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
-1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
-2 Tbsp. organic tomato sauce (I used Newman's Own Organic Tomato Basil Sauce)

Directions:
1. Preheat over to 400F; lightly spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

2. Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well with clean hands.

3. Roll mixture into 30 1-inch meatballs; place on prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.

ENJOY!!!

I ate these with zucchini noodles and the same sauce I used in the meatballs! It was so delicious and very carb friendly! My husband and kiddos even liked them except they had regular noodles! Perfect dinner for the entire family!

TIP: Meatballs freeze very well! Place 5 in a ziplock bag and freeze for future meals! You can defrost them in the refrigerator and heat them in the toaster over or microwave.


OTHER VARIATIONS!

1. 1Tbsp. chopped fresh basil and 1 tsp. fresh lemon zest.

2. 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce and 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley.

3. 1 tsp. cumin and 1 tsp. chili powder.

4. 2 tsp. hot sauce and 1/2 tsp. curry powder.