I was not this person 2 years ago

I was struggling internally and so unhappy with the person I was becoming. I wasn't going after my dreams and I wasn't motivated or passionate about anything. My life was passing by and I was stuck in the same old patterns of low self esteem, crappy moods and being jealous of everyone else around me making something of their life. -- if I'm being honest. It was fun to be that person.
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Fast forward to now. I feel like I've grown into a new person! My small investment has given me so much excitement about where I'm going and the things I am doing. I have a sense of purpose again and I love the people I have surrounded myself with. Beachbody coaching has allowed me to continue to stay home and still have a career in something I LOVE all by working just an hour a day!
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How crazy is it that I get to help other people who I choose to work with get healthier and happier while working on myself in the process and get paid for it.
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This business has given me a new sense of HOPE and passion for helping others. The financial part of this business is only a small bonus compared to the changes that are happening everywhere else.
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If you are sitting there you feel like I did --Struggling and not knowing where to turn, I urge you to check out this opportunity with me THURSDAY night at 7pm CT/ 8pm EST. No strings attached, no obligation. Just information on the idea of coaching, my story and how it's changed me, how to earn & start your own coaching biz!

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Guilt Free PIZZA!

PIZZA!! Who doesn't love pizza?! I mean, seriously, its like my best friend! Before I give you this recipe, I wanted to tell you that I have tried other cauliflower crust recipes that I didn't like at all. They were sticky and nothing like a crust. This one is PERFECT in my opinion! You can hold the mini slices like you would a normal pizza AND the edges get a little crispy!

OKAY here is the recipe--

Ingredients:
Crust-
2 eggs
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
2 cups riced cauliflower (grate raw cauliflower on cheese grater or in a food processor)
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. parsley or basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
dash of salt

Pizza Toppings-
1 cup marinara sauce
Various veggies (whatever you want!)
Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper.

In a bowl combine riced cauliflower, seasonings, eggs, and mozzarella . Divide into 2 equal amounts and press evenly on the parchment paper.

(( in my picture I did four but I would suggest doing two to make it easier))

Bake the crusts at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Remove the crusts from the oven.

From this point you will assemble your pizza with whatever you want! I spread the marinara sauce and cheese on then added my veggies.
**be careful with how much cheese you add! The fix allows you 1/3 cup of fats, cheeses and nuts per day.**

Put back  in oven to melt the cheese and cook the veggies! (because the crust is already cooked, be sure to slightly cook the veggies you are using first!). I left mine in there for about 8-10 minutes!

Serves 2.
21 Day Fix Containers- 1 green & 1 blue. Any additional veggies you add will count towards the green!

Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers

This is a great alternative to a traditional philly cheese steak!! My entire family LOVED it!!

Ingredients:

2 Green Peppers

1/2 Sweet Onion

1 Lbs Minute/Shaved Steak

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese / any cheese of your liking

1 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Directions:

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.

1. Cut peppers length wise and remove seeds and ribs. They should look like little cups! Place in a glass casserole dish and pop in the oven for about 10 minutes. Take out and set aside.

1. While the peppers are cooking, cut onions into long strings and sauté, on high, in olive oil until they're translucent.

2. Add steak, worcerstershire, and seasonings to cooked onions and cook until it's no longer pink

3. Return to your peppers and fill bottom of the peppers with a layer of shredded cheese

4. Layer on the onion and meat mixture

5. Add a final layer of cheese

6. Cook for 15-20 minutes. Until cheese is melted. If you want a softer pepper, add some water to the bottom of the pan and cover with tin foil.

Cauliflower Fried "Rice"

Oh my gosh!! This stuff is amazing!! I LOVE Chinese food but lets get real, its not great for your health! Well this recipe changes ALL OF THAT!!! Looks and tastes exactly like fried rice but is actually good for you!

Cauliflower Fried "Rice

Ingredients

2 cups cauliflower
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1 cup frozen veggies (I used carrots & broccoli! Carrots and Peas are the norm!)
2-3 Tbsp. soy sauce (more or less to taste)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. chopped green onions (optional

1. Rinse and chop the cauliflower into florets and put into a food processor. Pulse until cauliflower is small and resembles rice. This part is really messy!!

2. Preheat a large skillet on medium heat. Pour sesame oil in the bottom and add the onion, and veggies and fry until tender.

3.Slide veggie mixture to the side of pan and scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the veggies.

4. Add the cauliflower to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour soy sauce over the top and cook until heated through and cauliflower is tender.

Top with chopped green onions if desired!

**I added 1 1/2 cups of cooked and chopped chicken breast to make this a complete meal!

21 Day Fix Approved! Serves 2 - 1 1/2 green- 1 red

Monday Motivation

For hitting my January biz goals I was able to attend a live webinar with Jen Sincero, the author of You are a Badass! 

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She speaks my language when it comes to self love. Absolutely love her book! 

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Anyways, one thing that caught my attention was when she was talking about your mindset and how vital it is to your success. I've heard this many times before but it's so TRUE!! 

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You can't be happy if you are focused on the negative. 

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You can't succeed if you are focused on the fact that you may fail.

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Stop the negative and turn up the positive vibes! Your mind is a powerful tool, use it!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

This right here, is one of my all time favorite desserts! Its so simply to make, no baking time, no wait time, just mix it all together and DONE!

This is not my photo but its the exact recipe I use :)

My Rollercoaster

I've struggled my entire life to feel happy with my body. I have rollercoastered from gaining 20+ pounds my freshmen year, to adding an additional 30lbs from pregnancy, to dropping from a size 14 down to size 2 dress for my wedding in 2010. From there I got pregnant two more times with more gaining and losing weight. As a result of all of that, my self esteem constantly at an all time low and I felt miserable.

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The only time I felt happy was when I was at my thinnest and to be honest, I wasn't healthy. The things I was doing were probably more harmful than good and it the weight loss didn't last for very long. 

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One moment always sticks out to me-- I was in the dressing room, looking for a bathing suit for our family trip to Florida and literally wanting to cry. I didn't want anyone to see me and I just felt so depressed about the way I looked and felt. 

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Fast forward-- Insert Beachbody-- and I've STEPPED OFF that rollercoaster.

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In 2014, I finally found a plan that worked for me and my family. It was simple, easy to follow, and gave me complete directions on how to eat healthy and in the correct portions without breaking my budget or having to make separate meals just for me. I didn't have to count calories or worry about cutting out food groups. This was a real life, nutrition plan that changed my lifestyle for the better.

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As I started to exercise, I found it was therapeutic in that it helped me feel stronger and happier than I ever experienced before. It was relieving my stress and giving me something for ME. I could feel the changes starting to happen and I was only spending 30 minutes a day working out with little to no equipment. 

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Now that I have been through the trials of figuring this all out, I want to share it with others who suffer from the same things I went through. I'm not saying I'm perfectly happy or that its a magical cure, I'm a work in progress but I can say that I'm finally proud of who I am becoming. I feel healthy, strong and loving the long term results I'm building -- I want that for others.--

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My February group starts soon and I'm inviting you. If you have dealt with anything like I have, this is perfect for you. Shoot me a message and we can chat about the details. 

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**You cannot expect change from doing the same actions you've always done.**