So I have ALWAYS loved kale chips ever since I discovered them about 2 years ago! They are a stable and a secrete veggie hack in our house! My boys don't like kale but both will devour this "chips"! It may take a couple tries to get them perfect to your liking but even when they are a little on the extra crispy side there still yummy!
Ingredients
Bushel of kale
Olive oil
Seasonings of your choosing. I did: garlic, onion powder, and salt
optional: shiitake mushrooms (cook with kale) or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese
Directions:
Preheat ovan to 350 degrees F
With a knife or kitchen shears remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner. Drizzle kale (and mushrooms of you want to add them) with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings.
Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.
Oh Sundays how I love you. Woke up to my boys, pancakes, and a fire! The time change definitely had it's affect on all of us, as we were pretty lazy today ;)
However, after breakfast and cartoons I got my meal plan all done and we headed out to Costco (almost as dangerous as Target) and Trader Joe's to shop for the week! Why is meal planning so important?!?!
1. You will eat healthier: When you plan meals it allows you to eat a balanced diet. When you already have a menu and the food you're going to prepare for the next several days, you won't have to resort to eating out or ordering takeout. Unfortunately, when you find yourself coming home late, getting caught up with kids sports and homework, you probably resort to buying pizza, cheeseburgers or a bucket of greasy chicken. While the occasional dinner out is a nice treat, if it happens too regularly, you'll see the negative aspects of that in how you feel physically.
2. You shop more effectively: When you make a habit of planning your meals, you can also get to shop for groceries more efficiently. This is because you will already have a list of the ingredients you need even before you go the shopping. This will eliminate those annoying instances when you're in the middle of cooking and you discover that you've ran out of a necessary ingredient, so you end up rushing to the store or doing without the ingredient. I have found that since staring meal planning I have had less food go to waste. You know when you go shopping with no plan and buy food thinking you will use it that week and it doesn't happen and then you find it two weeks later moldy in the fridge?!?! Meal planning automatically eliminates these grocery-related problems.
3. You save money: By having a plan and sticking to it, you go out to eat and order food in less! You are also not randomly throwing stuff in your cart (as much anyway) you think you will eat and then end up wasting it!
4. Variety: Before I was meal planning I would go to the store with no clue what i was going to make so I ended up always making the same few things and that got boring! On my journey to a healthier lifestyle however I have really gotten into vegetarian good books, healthy food blogs, and Pinterest!
Below is my week 2 meal plan for Core De Force (more info on that program HERE)! I color code mine to fit with the 21 Day Fix container system, this ensures that I am "eating the rainbow"!
Y'all my goal over the next 60 something days is to maintain and maybe work the core a little, you know I like a good challenge ;) Anywho, the average American gains 7-10 pounds during the next 2 months and my goal is to help other NOT let this happen! HOW?
Let's have our treats and continue to thrive with short at home workouts, hold each other accountable, and drink our superfoods!
Working on yourself and carving out YOU time is the best gift you can give yourself and your family! So this groups main focus is on setting ourselves up for the New Year because you can change your life in 60 days so WHY wait! We will also be doing fun thankful activities to get our heart, mind, and body in alignment! This group is special in that we will be combing Gratitude exercises to really help you see the light and joy in your life!!
About Our Groups:
My team’s challenge groups take place in a small, closed Facebook group where participants get to know each other and help provide support to others in reaching their goals. Each day, there is a daily pinned post/accountability assignment. The only people that see your posts are the other coaches and challengers in the group. A typical group size is 10 challengers. There are check in's and FUN prizes ;)
Once you fill out the application, I will contact you and we can decide which program best fits your needs:) If you are interested in the NEW Core De Force LAUNCH group click HERE.
How Much Does a Challenge Group Cost?
There is no cost to participate in my challenge group. However, you will need to purchase a Challenge Pack to have everything you need at home for the challenge as well as assign me as your coach. A Challenge Pack includes your workout DVDs, Menu Plans, and a month of Shakeology. Contact me if you’d like to learn how to save money on your program. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, fill out an application. Spots are limited and filling up quickly.
(if you have participated in past challenge groups, email Deanna at ohallorande@gmail.com)
I look forward to working towards our best selves together!
Okay but really if I have to hear, "can I have one more piece of candy" one more time I may die!
Oh and we have already found empty wrappers in drawers and sneaking a piece in the corner....REALLY?!?!
So we came up with this plan of attack and LOVED IT!!
The boys had a few pieces of candy last night and a couple today and we decided to give them 2 choices:
1. Keep 10 pieces of candy and give the rest away. 2. Keep 5 Pieces and trade the rest in for a new Hot wheels type car from Target
They loved it! WIN WIN, no more candy in the house, or hearing can I have 1 more piece 10 MILLION times, or my tummy hurts lol!
I am so excited to announce that a brand new Beachbody home fitness program is going to be launched on the 31st of October! Core De Force is a 30 day total body transformation program that will rock your world. The best part about the program is that the only equipment you need is YOU! Core De Force is an MMA inspired program which inludes 3 minute “rounds” where you will get boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai, knee-elbow combinations, bodyweight training and cardio spikes that will help you lose belly fat and shred your body. If you can focus on hitting it hard for 3 minutes at a time before you know it the workout will be over. I have had the opportunity to do Core De Force as a preview to the release date. This workout gets your heart rate up, it gets you sweating and I couldn’t believe how sore I was the next day. I noticed that it really does focus on your entire core and getting your midsection defined, which of course is a woman’s top area to spot treat right!!! So check out all the details here if you are interested in changing up your workout, breaking a plateau, getting started with your transformation or holding yourself accountable over the holidays. I am going to be hosting a private test group for people who are ready to join me in this 30 day program.
One of my FAVORITE THINGS about this new program is that is is pretty much badass! My goal as your coach and fellow challenger is to motivate you and to help you feel FIERCE! The moves are broken down for you and explains and then you practice them and speed them up! Here is the sneak peek!
So now that we have our hands on the actual program we have to get started right!!! It’s Tuesday and there is NEVER a more perfect time than NOW for a new program. I spent some time this morning going through the nutrition guide, the program manual, the workouts and I created a game plan for myself. What I love most is that the program walks you through exactly what you need to eat, what your customized calorie bracket is and then helps you to stay on track by giving you recipes and tips for success. I also love that it comes with a customized workout calendar that totally takes the guesswork out of what workouts to do on which days! You literally check off the boxes, follow the program from start to finish, crush it and get a total body transformation! I’m game… how about you!
Who is Core De Force For? Core De Force is for EVERYONE. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level in your fitness you can do this workout. You will enjoy the challenge of taking the intensity higher to improve your cardio strength, speed and endurance. Each MMA inspired workout has an optional move breakdown to help you get familiar with the combinations. There is also a “modifier track” so you can follow a split screen if you would like as well.
Core De Force also focuses on rotational moves which means you will work your core from 360 degrees every time you hit play. That is going to be awesome for all of us who really want to tone that trouble area!
What Is the Eating Plan Like? The nutrition guide was created to be simple, clean foods, that you can easily measure out and combine to give yourself a well balanced nutrition plan that will fuel your body with the energy it needs to crush the next workout on the schedule and get the results that you want. If you really want to know what this program can do for your body make sure that you are 100% committed to the nutrition plan because what you eat is 80% of the results that you get.
The nutrition plan follows the portion fix, but you will not receive another set of containers unless you want them! Each food category is measured out and explained in detail to you. The plan is meant to be SUPER EASY to follow so that you don’t get overwhelmed with to many options. Plus, in the test group I am hosting I am going to be walking you through the entire nutrition plan as well.
So over the next 30 days you can follow my journey along with my husband Bryan as we take you on the Core De Force journey!
When it comes to having success with any program a huge part is your nutrition. I wanted to take some time today to really walk you through the nutrition and what I am going to be eating.
There are 4 potential plans that you can fall into {Plan A, B, C or D}
First, you figure out your calorie target.
What is your current weight then multiply that by 11 and that is your calorie starting point.
You take your calorie starting point and you add 400 calories because that is what you will burn with each workout and that gives you your maintenance calories.
Then, take your maintenance calories and subtract 750 calories to give you a deficit and that is your calorie target.
Then figure out which category you fit into based on that number!
Once you know your plan for calories you can check out how many servings of each container you get to eat per day. Yes Core De Force uses the portion container system or it gives you the measurements for each one as well.
I fall into the lowest bracket which is Plan A which means I get to eat:
3 servings of veggies per day
2 fruit servings per day
4 protein servings per day
2 carb servings per day
1 healthy fat serving per day
1 seeds and dressings serving per day
2 oils, nut butter servings per day
This eating plan is all about a balanced approach to nutrition with each plan working out to be about 40% carbs, 30% proteins and 30% fats.
So now it’s time to create a plan to follow:
I can't wait to start this journey with you! Fill out the information below and I will contact you within 24 hours to answer questions and get you started in the LAUNCH GROUP starting on Nov. 14th!
For real, this family LOVES oatmeal....like they guzzle the stuff! I am always looking for for ways to spice up my overnight oats and since we are in 'peach season' (HAPPY DANCE) I wanted to incorporate them this week!
Totally didn't disappoint..it was the perfect about of thickness, sweetness, and of course a hint of spice! Not gonna lie it had me feeling all sunshiney (even though it's a miserable 110 here ;( )!
Anywho, here is the recipe, as always, let me know what you think ;)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup peaches
1 Tbsp Chia seeds
1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
1/4 Cup Milk (whatever kind you drink)
1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
1 tsp Vanilla
Sprinkle With Cinnamon
Directions:
1. Wash and cup up your peaches
2. Put all the ingredients in a jar or Tupperware
3. Shake and put in the refrigerator over night
4. In the morning mix and eat it cold or warm it up. I warm mine up for about 30 seconds
5. Enjoy!
Oh boy, oh boy, there is something about summer approaching and lemons! I'm currently on a mission to find healthier baking options. I love to bake and one thing about living by the 80/20 rule is that I need to moderate my backing. I have been to some really amazing raw food restaurants, especially in Bali, and I figured if they can make amazing treats that fit into my lifestyle, so can I!
So these are so good, they almost have a cheesecake like quality about them :)
21 Day Fix friends: 2 muffins- 1 yellow, 1 red
Ingredients:
1 Scoop Whey Protein (I recommend either Vanilla or Caffe Late Shakeology)
6 Tbsp. Unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
3 Tbsp. Lemon zest
2 tsp. Stevia
1/4 Cup Plain greek (or vanilla) yogurt
1.5 Tbsp. Coconut oil melted
2/3 Cup Coconut flour
1 Tbsp. Baking powder
1 Tbsp. Poppy Seeds
1/4 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 Cup Low fat cottage cheese
3 Tbsp. Lemon juice
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. Blend yogurt, cottage cheese, lemon juice, egg, oil, and applesauce in the blender and set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine protein powder, coconut flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, stevia, and lemon zest until combined.
4. Pour blended mixture into dry ingredients and mix well.
