Making Changes

I was watching a video someone posted from the Coaches Summit this last summer when Shaun T was talking. He was talking about how you have to accept yourself before anyone else can.

Everyone always thinks, "I will be happier when I am 10lbs lighter". The issue with this is how much happier could you be now knowing you are making big changes that will affect your life and those around you?

I know I have always been the above person. I know I still have 10lbs to go since my adrenal fatigue and deficiencies made my body go wonky last year.  BUT I have so much more than last year! I am strong, I can lift now more than before (should my kitchen ever light on fire again I know I can lift my 4 year olds and run). I have lost inches but not weight which tells me I have gained muscle. I am helping reduce my chances of osteoporosis, my bursitis in my hip is improving, my running is better, I am eating SO much cleaner, my kids are too. I have helped impact other people to think about their health and make healthier choices.

So sometimes we all need to take a step back. Accept ourselves for the great things we can and are doing. Not what we want to do.

I love a great Peanut Sauce!

So I love Peanut Sauce. What I don't like is everything added in that I have no idea what is really in there. For me eating clean is about making what I eat and knowing what goes in my food.  To top it off I like things spicy.  Most peanut sauces are a bit of a let down. Making my own with this recipe I love to add extra garlic siracha.  I will say if you make the recipe the garlic siracha is way better than just a regular old siracha.

I tend to make this and stir a bit into quinoa with chickpeas ( or shelled edamame) and tomatoes. It is so good, yet healthy. Who doesn't love tasty food! So give it a try and let me know what you think. It is super easy, vegan, and usually most of these items are in the house.

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Quinoa, tomatoes, edamae, peanut Sauce

Thai Peanut Sauce

My #21 Day Fix Favorite

I have a few favorites that seem to always make me realize I am eating great food, but it's healthy!

On a cold rainy day like today I am really craving something warm.  This always hits the spot for me. A split chicken breast, cooked in my dutch oven with TONS of veggies and 1 cup no sodium broth and 1 cup water. I have found over the year it is always the celery that flavors things.

One of my favorite treats I have found on the 21 Day fix is sliced strawberries with 1 tsp of chocolate chips and 1 tsp of natural coconut. It is such a great treat when warmed up, it has that sweet, warm flavor for a cold day.

Team Beachbody Super Sunday in MN

I had the amazing chance to lead the Insanity portion of the workout at the #TeamBeachbodySuperSaturday

It is so amazing to stand up in from of 60 people and lead them.  Watching people be synchronized with movements and having them live for water breaks is a great feeling. Knowing that I was helping people workout, even if the movements wet modified, there is no way to describe it.

I know people find things that change their life, BeachBody was it for me. The 21 day fix started it all, but attending and becoming certified to teach Insanity, and then teaching it, WOW.

I love my kids dearly but after 4-5 years of only taking care of others it was time to take care of me and do something for me. I miss working in the real world, but I don't miss having to let people go.  On top of that I want to be able to be present for my kids. Teaching Insanity allows me to do something for myself while they are at school having fun with their friends.  I feel like I have found a great balance.

So thank you to my fellow coaches and Beachbody for helping me find my way.