Month: September 2017

Our nights seem to get busier and busier so quick and easy dinners are a must!

After getting Jacob to conditioning, doing homework then sitting at the 100 degree pool last night I was tired, hot and so very glad this dinner was waiting for me in my Instant Pot when we got home!

Mexican Shredded Beef

• 3-4 lb. chuck roast cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 6 garlic cloves diced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp Mexican oregano
• 1 cup beef broth

In a bowl, combine cubed meat with chili powder and salt. Toss to coat.
Press the “Saute” button on the Instant Pot and add the olive oil.
Add in tomato paste, garlic, cumin and Mexican oregano. Stir for about a minute.
Add in seasoned meat.
Pour in beef broth
Cover and lock the lid.
Press the “Meat/Stew” button to switch it to the pressure cooking mode. Set cook time to 35 minutes.
Let the pressure release naturally.
Unlock lid and remove meat. Shred with two forks.

Serve on corn, flour or our new favorite almond flour tortillas with your favorite taco toppings!

Enjoy!

We live in a world of go-go-go!
We live in a world of one upping each other with our tales of busy.
We say YES when we are screaming NO.

After transforming my life 3 1/2 years ago, I slowly found myself right back where I started in a way.

Overwhelmed.  Over tired.  Over it!

Many of the habits I have worked so hard to create are still serving me well.
My workouts help me with my stress and anxiety and keep me fit, strong and feeling good!
My nutrition is still on point for my goals at a healthy 80/20 ratio. 80% great, 20% not so great.  😉

Somehow I got way off track on the inside though.
Somehow I let my life get ahead of me and am running after it exhausted from the race.

With the help of some pretty amazing people and personal development I have found a path out.

I have been working on creating some new habits from the inside out and I am so very excited to share what I am learning!!!

Starting October 9th I will be offering my first ever Balance From the Inside Out Challenge.

Balance From the Inside Out

What exactly does that mean?

We will create goals.  We will define our priorities.  We will take back our time.

What you will get when you join

• daily tips on being present over perfect
• a workbook with daily activities
• customized daily workouts
• weekly meal plans and recipes
• a Superfood meal replacement
• one-on-one support from me
• peer support from others working on similar goals
• personal development suggestions (a book of your choice with any Challenge Pack purchase!)

What you can expect

• A physical transformation!
  With daily workouts and clean eating you can expect to look and feel different at the end of the challenge.  Shakeology will help to heal your gut and increase your energy.  Challengers in the past have lost as much as 10-15 pounds in 21 days.
• An inner transformation!
  Learning to carve out time for you.  Learning to live based on your priorities and less on outside influences.  Being truly present with your loved ones.  Creating and inner calm that will start to show on the outside!

Like any transformation this will take time and may require some difficult changes.

If you have found yourself overwhelmed and ready for a change this group may be just what you need.

The universe wants us to be happy and will provide us a path if we slow down long enough to listen.

I am listening and I am excited to share what I am learning!

After a week away and then a week getting back into the swing of things I actually couldn’t wait to sit down and make this meal plan.

We have a pretty busy week ahead of us. 2 nights of conditioning for Jacob, Alex’s first swim meet on Wednesday, travel for Steve and of course the big JDRF One Walk on Sunday.  I am pretty sure I will be running around like a chicken with out a head, so I know this little extra work will pay off.

By the end of today I will have the following things prepped and ready to go!

• 4 Yogurt Parfaits for me
• 4 Yogurt Parfaits for the boys (great for breakfast or after school)
• French Toast for quick breakfasts for the boys
• Bags of pineapple and mango in the freezer for my Pina Colada Shakeology
• Egg Roll in a Bowl

I am also trying a few new recipes!!!

• Vegetable Ramen
• Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos
• Low Carb Chicken Tenders
• Instant Pot Beef and Barley Stew

If they are a hit I will be sure to share the recipes!!!

Thursday Night’s Shrimp and Sausage Skillet is one of our favorite ridiculously easy dinners!!

• 1 Turkey Kielbasa
• 1 lb of medium or large shrimp
• 2-3 cups of your favorite veggies (we like broccoli and cauliflower)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 Tbsp Olive or Coconut Oil
• 1/4 cup Chicken Stock

Season Shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning.
Heat skillet, add oil.
Cook shrimp for about 3-4 minutes, remove and set aside.
Cook veggies.
Add sausage, cook for about 2 minutes.
Add back in shrimp along with garlic, salt and pepper. Cook together for about 1 minute.
Add stock and mix to moisten everything.

Serve.  Enjoy!

I am feeling pretty good about our week ahead!
I am excited to try some new recipes, too!

Cheers to a good week!