Monday, April 11, 2016

21-day Fix Meatballs

Turkey, Beef, Veggie Meatballs

  • 2 lbs of lean ground turkey
  • 2 lbs Ground beef 
  • 1 teaspoon of Himalayan Salt (or sea salt)
  • 1 teaspoon of ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika (smoked paprika if you have it)
  • 2 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup whole grain quick cooking oats (may need to add more oats if mixture is too wet) or whole grain panko can be used. 
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon of dried parsley
  • 3-4 Steamed and pureed Zucchini 
  1. Preheat oven to 400
  2. Cover a large pan with parchment paper, set aside.
  3. In large bowl, combine all ingredients by hand and mix well.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.

Top 10 questions about Shakeology

<<<<<<<Top 10 Questions I get about Shakeology Answered>>>>>>

1. Is Shakeology just a protein shake?
A: Shakeology is a multi-dimensional shake. Which means, in addition to containing protein isolates (and not concentrates) Shakeology also contains different components beyond protein (like digestive enzymes, antioxidants, adaptogens and more).

2. How does Shakeology help you say NO to junk food?
A:Shakeology’s 100% whole-food ingredients deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to help curb its cravings.

3. Does Café Latte Shakeology contain the same amount of caffeine as coffee?
A: No! Though Cafe Latte Shakeology has the same delicious taste as a creamy blended coffee shake, it contains no more caffeine than any other Shakeology flavor.

4. Why is Shakeology so expensive?
A: When you do the math, Shakeology only costs about $4 per shake. And the reality is, you can’t even get a fast food meal or a cup o’ Joe from a coffee house for that price these days.

5. Why isn’t Shakeology gluten free?
A: Shakeology does NOT contain gluten, however it’s not a certified gluten free product because we use a facility that processes other products, which could lead to cross-contamination.

6. Does Shakeology contain any GMO ingredients?
A: While Shakeology is not a non-GMO certified product, we refuse to accept ingredients from any of our suppliers that use GMO products.

7. What Flavors are there?
Chocolate, Vanilla, Cafe latte, Green-berry, Strawberry, VEGAN Chocolate, and VEGAN tropical strawberry.

8. Two ways to ENJOY
30-Day-Supply Bag
All Shakeology flavors are available in an economical bag containing a 30-day supply. Keep it on hand in your kitchen and whip up a tasty, healthy shake any time of day. You can choose a single Shakeology flavor, or alternate flavors for added variety from month to month.
OR
Shakeology Convenience Pack
This pack contains 24 single servings of your favorite Shakeology flavors, perfect for busy people on-the-go. Keep packets in your car, office desk, luggage, and gym bag—it mixes up quickly and easily so you never have to be tempted by unhealthy food options. Select one flavor, or mix it up with a combo pack containing up to three deliciously satisfying flavors.

9. What is home direct?
Get the biggest savings on Shakeology by choosing Home Direct at checkout. This monthly auto-ship program ensures that you'll never have to worry about running out of Shakeology, plus you'll get Super Discount shipping (only $2.00 per unit-- that's a savings of over $12 a month off one-time shipping fees!) every month and online access to 2 FREE workouts as a thank you for ordering.* There is also a 30 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy. So why not?

10. Is Shakeology is only for weight loss?
Most shakes are marketed this way. But here’s the thing. Anything will induce weight loss if it’s low enough in calories. Just because you are drinking a shake, does not mean the fat will melt off. Actually, if you are not getting enough nutrients and calories you will actually inhibit your weight-loss efforts. Shakeology is about HEALTH. When you put the RIGHT nutrients in your body that it needs to develop, heal, recover, repair, and thrive, you may ultimately have MORE energy, LESS cravings, and FEEL better therefore you eat less and become more active. With Shakeology, weight loss becomes a BY-PRODUCT of dense nutrition.
To make my point, when was the last time you dieted and cut calories only to feel tired, grouchy, and had a ton of cravings? That is because you may have been nutrient deficient. What if you’re at your goal weight, or need to GAIN weight? Because Shakeology is about DENSE NUTRITION you can use it as your base and add clean calories to make it 300 calories or more. Not everyone needs to lose weight, but everyone needs to be healthier. Shakeology isn’t MAGIC. It’s just clean dense nutrition made SUPER easy for everyone at a very affordable price. Shakeology isn’t a weight-loss shake—it’s a nutrition shake.
Check it out for yourself....

Friday, March 25, 2016

21- day fix VS. 21-day Fix extreme




What is 21 day fix? 

It's not another diet. In fact, it's EXACTLY the opposite. 21 Day Fix lets you EAT! Only in just the right portions, so you don't feel miserable and deprived—but you CAN finally start losing weight.What's the secret? Our seven exclusive containers. Each one is color-coded for a different kind of food, and pre-measured for the precise portion. You'll never have to "eyeball" your measurements again—if it fits in the container, you can eat it! Combine this eating plan with one 30-minute workout a day. That's all. It's that simple!

21-day Fix Program overview: 

Fitness Plan:
It is 30 minute workouts, 6 days a week, all of well rounded moderate exercise you can do from home. The workouts are simple moves (anyone can do them), but still challenging and all you will need is a DVD player and a set of dumbbells.

The 8 DVDs you will get are as follows:
*Upper Fix, Lower Fix, Dirty 30 Fix (Weight workouts)
*Total Body Cardio Fix, Cardio Fix (Cardio workouts)
*Pilates Fix
*Yoga Fix (Optional for Sunday/Rest Day)
*10 Minute Abs Fix
*Bonus DVD for ordering through a coach: Plyo Fix (Cardio)

Nutrition Plan:
The nutrition plan comes with a portion control container system you use throughout the 21 days. This portion control system is where a lot of people get the results! It helps you calculate the correct balance of food groups like proteins, fruits, vegetables, complex carbs, and healthy fats, as well as gives you portion control cups to measure out the proper portion size. It's very simple to use, and very effective!

VIDEOS
21 Day Fix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_5g5rh1ezY
Shakeology 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4j9VYw_1I
Shakeology 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3sSmUDQdOs
 


I recommend it for anybody who wants an extreme body transformation in 21 days. Maybe you've already done 21 Day Fix and you want to kick the intensity up a notch. Maybe you've done other extreme programs and want to add a portion control component. Or maybe you have an event coming up and just have no time to waste.

The nutrition plan on the 21-day fix extreme is SIMILAR but not the same. She cuts out salt, sugar and some carbs. She dials in your nutrition for 21-days to get you shredded. 

Example meal plan: 
Meal 1: Oatmeal and egg whites with 1 tsp. coconut oil (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 tsp.)
Meal 2: Chicken and sweet potato (1 red, 1 yellow)
Meal 3: Trout and broccoli with 1 tsp. coconut oil (1 red, 1 green, 1 tsp.)
Meal 4: Lean ground turkey and green beans with 1 tsp. coconut oil (1 red, 1 green, 1 tsp.)
Meal 5: Trout and broccoli with 1 tsp. coconut oil (1 red, 1 green, 1 tsp.)
Meal 6: Chicken and green beans (1 red, 1 green)
Meal 7: Trout and broccoli (1½ red, ½ green)
Meal 8: Trout and green beans (1½ red, ½ green)
Grocery List (for 3 days of Countdown to Competition Diet):
2–3 lbs. boneless. skinless chicken breast
3–4 lbs. trout
1 lb. ground turkey
3 bags of chopped broccoli
2 large bags of green beans
3 small sweet potatoes
Steel cut oatmeal
2 cartons egg whites
Extra virgin coconut oil

Workouts:
PLYO FIX EXTREME
An explosive lower-body workout that uses jumping and resistance to torch calories and sculpt muscles. 

UPPER FIX EXTREME
By alternating opposing muscle groups, this no-rest upper-body workout will help shred your chest, back, shoulders, and arms. 

PILATES FIX EXTREME
Using a resistance band for every exercise, this intense mat workout works the entire body, placing emphasis on the core.

LOWER FIX EXTREME

Glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves will get stronger, leaner, and more defined with challenging resistance work. 

CARDIO FIX EXTREME
Combining weighted cardio moves with traditional metabolic training intervals keeps your heart rate soaring. 

YOGA FIX EXTREME
A fast-paced flow yoga class, combining strength, balance, flexibility, and power.


Bottom line! Do you want results like this?
This fast, simple program works. 





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Please contact me with any questions. candicesfitnessconnection@gmail.com

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/Candicegerber

http://www.myshakeology.com/Candicegerber

Mashed Cauliflower


EASY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Ingredients: 
1 Head Cauliflower
2 tbsp. Garlic powder or fresh garlic
Ground pepper to taste
1 tsp. of cayenne pepper
2-3 cheese wedges


Directions: 
Steam cauliflower for about 8-10 min till soft
Then mash the cauliflower till smooth consistency (or food use processor)
Add all ingredients and stir.
Ready to serve,


Fixers: 1 green 1/2 blue per green cup serving size. 

Friday, March 11, 2016

Stuffed Bell peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

This is a go-to recipe in my house. I really like bell peppers and so does the rest of family. I also like to sneak in a few more veggies by adding shredded carrots (or whatever extra veggies you have) into the beef mixture. 
Ingredients: 
  • 4 large bell peppers (any color) 
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion 
  • 2 cup shredded carrots 
  • 2 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 blue container shredded mozzarella cheese for each bell pepper. 
  • Italian seasoning to taste 

 Directions:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
  • Add meat, onions, seasoning, and garlic to large pan and cook thoroughly. 
  • Cook seasoned meat, and drain. 
  • Add shredded carrots, stir for about 1-2 minutes.


  • Cut bell peppers length wise or cut off tops. 
  • Stuff the peppers with the meat mixtures. 
  • Top with blue container of cheese.
  • Bake for about 20 mins. 
  • Serve HOT! Enjoy!

Top 5 FAVORITE Shakeology Recipes

Peppermint Chocolate:
  • 1 packet of chocolate Shakeology
  • Splash of peppermint extract
  • 6 oz of water
  • 4-5 oz of unsweetened almond milk
  • 3-4 ice cubes



Peanut butter chocolate:
  • 1 packet of Shakeology
  •  2-3 tbs of peanut butter 
  • 12 oz of almond milk 
  •  Add cinnamon

Frozen Thai Iced Coffee:
  • 1 cup Strongly Brewed Coffee, chilled
  • 1 Scoop Cafe Latte Shakeology
  • 1 cup almond milk or coconut milk 
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp. pure almond extract
  • 1 cup ice 


Red Berry:
  • 1 scoop green berry Shakeology
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries 

Pumpkin Pie :











  • 1 serving Vanilla Shakeology 
  • ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree 
  • 1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped raw pecans 
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup (or raw honey) 
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Friday, February 26, 2016

Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti

Zucchini Noodles

Super Quick Recipes for a Healthy Dinner

Zucchini noodles are a great replacement for regular pasta. All you need to make them is a Vegetable Spiralizer.  This is a great way to sneak in more vegetables into you diet. 





Prep: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins 



INGREDIENTS
  • 6 zucchinis, cut into thin noodles with a vegetable slicer
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Jar of pasta sauce (or make your own) 
  • 1 lb Ground beef or Turkey 
  • 1 tsp. Parmesan cheese, for garnish if desired

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Spiralize zucchini into noodles set aside 
  2. Add oil to a large saucepan.
  3. Brown meat then add any spices and pasta sauce (bring to slow boil).
  4. Add zucchini noodles to the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes or until tender.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese (optional).
  6. Serve immediately.


2 Green 1 Red Container

























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