Transformation Tuesday! Gina lost 23 lbs with the 21 Day Fix

Gina lost 23lbs with the 21 Day Fix! 

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Read her whole story here. 

Monday Meal Idea - Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

This is a great recipe to do when you are in a hurry!  And it's so easy and quick to make (and inexpensive) that I make it in bulk and freeze it.  I usually make one to eat immediately and 2 two freeze.  Chicken thighs are inexpensive and they are very tender and juicy when cooked this way!

7lbs of Chicken thighs on the bone, skin removed
1 1/2 cups of honey
3/4 cups of butter
1/2 cup of prepared mustard
1 tablespoon of curry powder
2 teaspoons of salt
3 gallon freezer bags

Combine honey, butter, mustard, curry powder, and salt in a medium saucepan.  Cook, stirring over medium heat until all is dissolved.  About 3 minutes.  Cool.

While sauce is cooling, rince and divide chicken between containers/bags. Divide cooled sauce over the chicken.

Seal and Freeze if desired.

Thaw completely.  Cook at preheated oven at 350 for 45 minutes. 

Fit Tip Friday - Pink Himalayan Salt

I hear lots of questions on the pink salt I use.  Here's some information!

Benefits:

-Pink Salt is formed naturally. It's pink because of it's rich and varying mineral energy rich iron content.

-Iodine- Natural salts are rich in iodine, so it doesn’t need to be artificially added in.

-Less sodium consumed per serving- Himalayan salt is made of the same components as table salt but since the crystal structure is larger than refined salt, and by volume- this salt therefore has LESS sodium per 1/4 t. serving- because the sea salt crystals or flakes take up less room on a teaspoon than highly refined tiny table salt grains.

-It is even said to support libido, reduce the signs of aging, and detoxify the body from heavy metals.

-Packs a hearty 80+ minerals and elements- Himalayan salts are mineral packed crystals which formed naturally within the earth made up of 85.62% sodium chloride and 14.38% other trace minerals including: sulphate, magnesium, calcium, potassium, bicarbonate, bromide, borate, strontium, and fluoride (in descending order of quantity).

Because of these minerals Himalayan pink salt can:

• Create an electrolyte balance

• Increases hydration

• Regulate water content both inside and outside of cells

• Balance pH (alkaline/acidity) and help to reduce acid reflux

• Prevent muscle cramping

• Aid in proper metabolism functioning

• Strengthen bones

• Lower blood pressure

• Help the intestines absorb nutrients

• Prevent goiters

• Improve circulation

• Dissolve and eliminate sediment to remove toxins

Read more from Darin Olien, Shakeology creator, on his Superlife blog.

Adapted from: http://fitlife.tv/10-amazing-benefits-of-pink-himalayan-salt/#sthash.WbzBGumP.dpuf

Thirsty Thursday - Vanilla Shakeology Peanut Butter and Banana Ice cream

This is a great recipe in shake form or for this ice cream recipe:

Preparation:
1. Place milk, Shakeology, bananas, and peanut butter in high-powered blender (such as a Vita-Mix); cover.
2. Blend on low for 5 seconds; increase power to high and continue blending for 30 seconds until smooth.
3. Pour mixture in a large glass bowl; cover.
4. Freeze for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, before serving.

Shakeology Spotlight: maitake mushrooms

Transformation Tuesday - Jennifer lost 51 pounds with 21 day fix!

Read her whole story here! http://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/success-stories/transformation-tuesday-jennifer-lost-51-pounds-with-21-day-fix-and-21-day-fix-extreme

Meal Monday - Breakfast Meatloaf

Breakfast Meatloaf??  What's that??  It's so delicious...we eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner!!!

Ingredients

• 1 tbl coconut oil

• 2 cups diced onion

• 2 lbs ground pork

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup almond flour

• 2 tbl maple syrup {omit for Whole 30 / 21 Day Sugar Detox}

• 1 tbl garlic powder

• 2 tsp fennel seeds (I omitted)

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 2 tsp ground sage

• 2 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

Soften the diced onion in the 1 tbl coconut oil at low-medium heat, cooking until they are just translucent. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Add all remaining ingredients except the ground pork to a large bowl. Whisk or stir to combine.

Add the ground pork and softened onions to the bowl and use your hands to evenly combine all the ingredients.

Gather up the meat mixture and place it in the center of your slow cooker's insert. Use your hands to shape the loaf so that it has at least a half inch gap between the loaf and the sides of the insert.

Cook the meatloaf on low until it reaches an internal temperature of 150F, about 3 hours.

Adapted from meatified.com and whole 30.