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On December first Beachbody is launching an all new fitness program called Hammer and Chisel. I am particularly excited about this program because it pairs trainers from two of my favorite programs, Autumn Calabrese and Sagi Kalev. After recently doing the ultimate reset cleanse and losing some muscle I am looking forward to a program that will build me back up! The 21 Day Fix Extreme and Body Beast in the past have both got me in some serious shape, I can't wait to see what this program does for me!  The results that are coming in from the test group are pretty bad ass and I can't wait to get my copy the minute it is released so that I can start. Myself and several of the coaches on my team have committed to going through the program together to keep each other on track.  What's the program all about? Hammer and Chisel is a 60 Day program where workouts range from 30-40 minutes. Trainers Sagi and Autumn are sought after experts when it comes

Prep Time: 15 min.     Cook Time: 1 Hour     Total Time: 1 hour 15 min. Every Thursday during the month of November I am testing out a clean eating Thanksgiving side recipe . This spaghetti squash gremolata was very good. Although not my typical Thanksgiving side, I am thinking of adding it to the table this year! INGREDIENTS (serves 4-6) 1 medium to large spaghetti squash   2 Tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, divided 3 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes diced, or two 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped and divided  2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice  1 yellow tomato, chopped DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Remove the stem from the squash and slice it in half from top to bottom. Remove the seeds and place the squash cut side down on a parchment lined sheet pan. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until

Eating out when trying to stick to a health and fitness plan can be tough to say the least. These 10 tips will help you make better choices when you find yourself in that situation.  Tip #1 Do Your Research  Just because you are eating out does not mean that you need to make unhealthy choices. Before heading out to your restaurant of choice google their menu and see what healthy options are on there. Check out their nutritional information and decide what you want to have before you even leave the house. Once you arrive you will already be prepared with what to order.  Tip #2 Pay Attention to Descriptions Notice how the item is prepared in the description on the menu. Stay away from anything that says: deep fried, pan fried, basted, batter-dripped, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, Alfredo, or in a cream sauce. Stay with items that are steamed, broiled, baked, or sauteed.  Tip #3 Drink Water  Soda, alcohol, and juice are loaded with sugar and

Every Thursday in November I am making a different clean Thanksgiving side recipe. This week I chose Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts. I am a big fan of Brussels sprouts anyway, but I really loved how this recipe dressed them up. The maple syrup was a really good touch.  INGREDIENTS 1lb Brussels sprouts, halved 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted  1 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar  1/2 tsp himalayan salt Pepper to taste 1/2 cup toasted walnuts  1/3 cup dried cranberries  DIRECTIONS Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F Slice off ends of sprouts and cut in half.  Place in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to coat.  Spread in an even layer cut side down on a baking sheet.  Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Serves: 16   Prep Time: 25 min.  Total Time:  35 min. I found this recipe on the Clean Eating Magazine website. I could not find figs at the store so I replaced them with unsweetened dried cherries. I did not like the cherry taste, next time around I would make a different choice. Other than that it was really good! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 1 24-oz loaf whole wheat bread trimmed of crust and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2-3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 3-4 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 large white onion, finely chopped 1 tsp. dried thyme  1 tsp. dried rosemary  1 tsp. chili powder  1/2 tsp. sea salt  fresh ground black pepper to taste  10-12 unsweetened dried figs, chopped  2 apples, cored and chopped  1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth  1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh sage DIRECTIONS: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Divide bread among a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer; bake for 6-8 minutes until lightly toas

Serves: 8 Prep Time: 20 min. Cooking Time: 30 min.  Container Equivalents (per serving): 1/2 green, 1 yellow, 1 red, 1/2 teaspoon This past weekend my niece and nephew helped me make the turkey chili recipe from the 21 Day Fix Cookbook, Fixate . It was really good and easy to make! I ended up eating it all week long!  INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil, melted 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb. cooked 93% lean ground turkey breast  2 (15-oz ea.) cans kidney beans (or pinto beans), drained, rinsed 1 (15-oz.) can organic diced tomatoes, no salt added 1 cup red wine  1 Tbsp. ground chili powder  1/2 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt) 2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro  8 tsp. crumbled goat cheese  DIRECTIONS: Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring occasional

November is my absolute favorite month! It is all about good food, spending time with your friends and family, and preparing yourself for the December holidays. As much as I love this time of year, I know how easy it is to put your health and fitness on the back burner trying to keep up with everything you need to do. On top of that, I know I always over indulge and end up feeling sick on Thanksgiving day so I wanted to share some tips I have learned in recent years to avoid that, but first let's hear the promotions and sales happening this month!  Once again we have both the   21 Day Fix   and the   Fix Extreme   challenge packs on sale. Love S hakeology and know someone who wants the 21 day fix for Christmas? One of these would be perfect for you!     This month we also have the Cize Challenge Pack with Shakeology and the 21 Day Fix Containers on sale! All of these are $140 for the month of November!   Aside from those the Cize Kic