21 Day Fix Egg Muffins

So the hardest meal for me to plan for on the 21 Day Fix is my morning snack. It's hard for me to break out of the mindset that certain foods are supposed to be for certain times of the day. For instance it feels really weird and wrong to be eating a red container of baked chicken and a yellow container of sweet potatoes at 10:30AM. I know I need to get over this but it's been 31 years so yeah it's gonna take some time ;)

Anyway I saw on pinterest egg muffins so I decided to try them but I made up my own recipe for better or worse. I said I have been trying to like spinach so I decided to give it a try in this. I used 2 green containers of spinach, 1 of tomatoes, and 1 of onion. I chopped all of the ingredients up and dispersed them in a cupcake pan. I used a 6 count giant cupcake tin, but you could use a 12 count cupcake tin :)

Then I whisked 9 eggs with a couple grinds of my pink Himalayan salt, a couple grinds of pepper, and a few shakes of garlic powder to taste. I added the egg mixture on top of the vegetables then stuck it in a 350° oven for 25 minutes. If you are doing a dozen small muffins you should check them after 15 minutes.

Once cooked, I pulled them out and let them vool . They looked ridiculous because they had puffed up weird but they were actually kind of tasty.

 

The next time I make them I may add some different vegetables! It's really all about your taste and we all know spinach isn't my favorite ;) I also may try them in smaller muffin tins so I can make a dozen. It's all about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things! Enjoy!!!

Go To Chicken Recipe that is 21 Day Fix Approved

I LOVE fresh spinach salads and I try to love cooked spinach, I really do, but I just can't. It's bitter and slimy and oh so not appetizing to me :( Cooked spinach in a dip...no problem I can eat that ;), but cooked spinach on my plate....YUCK. Rod's mom was visiting back in April and we had some leftover spinach so Rod explored online and found this awesome McCormick Herb Chicken Skillet with Spinach and Tomatoes...YUMMY YUMMY

It takes basically no prep time and its done in 25 minutes. You get veggies and chicken all in one pan!!! Seriously if you are like us and have no time, this recipe is AMAZING! Low on dishes and quick on time ;)

The serving size is 6 so you may have leftovers for the next lunch...even better right?

(This was our leftovers!)

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of oil
1 1/2 pound of chicken tenders (We use chicken breast and cut them up)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained (we use fresh tomatoes chopped..I like FRESH!)
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach leaves

Personally I think you could add more spinach....yummy! Yes, I know...who is that girl that doesn't like cooked spinach and adds more spinach? It really is so good!!! Also, if you like spicy some crushed red pepper flakes would be really tasty in it too. 

Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat and then add the chicken. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes or until browned.

Then add the onions. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes to soften the onions.

Stir in tomatoes, water, and spices. Stir occasionally and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until heated through. 

Stir in spinach and cook for about 2 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt. 

That's all folks! It's that simple :) This is now my go-to chicken recipe when I need more greens for the day!!!

21 Day Fix - Week 2 Day 3

So I about died tonight...no really. Leg day always kills me, but the 21 Day Fix is a good kind of hurt. "It hurts so good"!  I need to get these legs stronger so I don't topple over (I actually did topple over twice...hahaha). At the end, I collapsed into a heap on the living room floor and seriously considered sleeping on that floor tonight ;)

I am super stoked that I am keeping up with the workouts. With PiYo and T25 I would miss a workout here and there on the calendar. When I'm doing 21 Day Fix, I know it's only for 3 weeks. It also helps that my challengers are KILLING IT. One said she was sooo happy with her results and another said she was down 7-8lbs and several inches. Wohoo! This program works if you put the effort in. It's not a magic pill. You HAVE TO do the work!

The work you do is not only in the 30 minute exercises, but in the kitchen too. I have been really slacking this week in the nutrition department :( I've been super busy at work and literally forgotten to eat. I know, how is that possible? I don't know, but what I do know is that when I'm not eating healthy and not getting enough sleep my mental capacity suffers. Some of the students I have worked with in the last week will tell you some of the crazy mistakes I have made. One student told me the other day..."uhhh Mrs. Asekhauno, I think you spelled Annandale wrong".....oy vey! I need to fuel my body to think clearer, function properly, AND burn more of this fat! Tomorrow is a new day and I plan to do a better job of taking a quick break to eat snacks and lunch :)

I'm also humbled to find out that someone I knew back in high school was motivated to start on his journey because of my continued posts. When you are overweight, it's hard to get up the courage to post selfies. I used to stand in the back of pictures. If I was in the picture, I was hiding behind my children and trying to hid my double chin. I'm starting to feel more confident and more comfortable in my own skin. I still have a LONG way to go, but I'm happy to report I am over a QUARTER of the way to my first GIANT goal of losing 100 lbs. Yes, you heard me - I have lost over 25 lbs. Now, could I have lost it faster - definitely yes! BUT my journey is not a straight line and there a bumps and turns along the way and I'm learning to be ok with that. When you have spent your whole life making different choices, you can't expect to change overnight. I didn't put this weight on in 8 months so I shouldn't be discouraged that I have only lost just over 25lbs in 8 months. I'm a work in progress and THAT IS OK!!! I'm not giving up!!!!!!!!!

If you are a work in progress too and you are motivated to join me, send me an email or find me on Facebook. The 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack is on SALE this month and you can purchase the program here. You'll get the 21 Day Fix program, Shakeology, me as your coach, support, accountability, and confidence. If you want to start working out, but you don't think you want to do 21 Day Fix, let's chat about your goals. I'll help you find a Beachbody program that will work for you :)

BTW if you are interested in 25% off Beachbody products, email me and I'll tell you how :)

21 Day Fix

I apologize for my long hiatus from blogging. I need to remember to share my journey because I know I'm not the only one that struggles. It's hard to remember to share not only my successes but my failures too. Yes, I'm human and I have fallen down. But the important thing is I'm picking myself back up.

In April, I decided to try the 21 Day Fix program. I started my 1st round and I did ok. I missed eating a lot of containers and I missed a workout every weekend :( BUT I finished the 21 Days and I lost 7 pounds and 16 inches overall. 

So then I decided I would take two weeks off of the 21 Day Fix and start back at it again. I intended to try a different Beachbody program during the time between but I let my excuses get in the way. Then my two weeks turned into three weeks because I got really sick in the middle of the second week and I'm just now getting over this crap 2 weeks later :(

I am so fortunate that several other ladies I know including my identical twin decided to join me on this program this time. I am currently on DAY 4 of 21 and I'm starting to feel good about myself again. I'm making healthier choices, I'm following my containers, and I'm getting my 30 minute workout in. Am I perfect - nope but I'm making progress and that is what is important.

If you have been thinking you need a change, the 21 Day Fix is an awesome idea! It's teaching me portion control and how to balance my nutrition. It's got a SUPER EASY to follow plan AND before you start thinking this won't work for you because you are the pickiest eater think again. I seriously am a super picky eater SO I just cook things that I like. Bell peppers and mushrooms count as items that can go in the green container, but guess who's not putting peppers or mushrooms in her green container----THIS GIRL RIGHT HERE! This is NOT a diet it's a LIFESTYLE change :) On top of the awesome color coded containers you also get seven (7) 30 minute workouts that works all the different muscles in your body so you'll do a different workout each day of the week.

This program combined with Shakeology is thebomb.com! SERIOUSLY it is worth a try. It has made such a difference in my life in just 3 short weeks. And the best part about Beachbody is that if you try the program and/or Shakeology and you hate or you don't see any result you can return it in 30 days and get a full bottom of the bag refund! NOW is the perfect time to get started. There is still time to get results before summer is in full swing!!! AND the absolute BEST part is that the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack is on sale this month!!! That means you can purchase a bag of ShakeO and get the 21 Day Fix program including the workouts and color coded containers for only $10 more. Message me if you are ready to start your journey. I am so excited to help others feel as healthy as I do 😀