1 Banana
2 eggs
1 scoop IsaPro Vanilla
1 tsp Cinnamon
Blend in blender and cook. Yummy!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Well into my transformation and having a really hard time leaning out! Just had some blood work done to rule out anything out of my control and PREP is key. No Excuses here! I leave for work at 5am tomorrow morning and will not be home until sometime Thursday. ALL my meals are prepped and packed. I love starting a long day with protein pancakes. I've posted the recipe before but here you go again.
1 Banana
2 eggs
1 scoop IsaPro Vanilla
1 tsp Cinnamon
Blend in blender and cook. Yummy!
1 Banana
2 eggs
1 scoop IsaPro Vanilla
1 tsp Cinnamon
Blend in blender and cook. Yummy!
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Spring Transformation!
Hey all I am lucky enough to belong to the most fabulous team on earth, Cathy Savage Fitness. We have access to the absolute best nutrition out there and I have decided to do a 60 day transformation to become the healthiest I have ever been both inside and out.
Along with my Savage Spring Transformation I am going to join the Isabody challenge to show everyone just how amazing Isagenix is. Check it out @ www.isabodychallenge.com. If you are interested in joining contact me and lets get you started!
I hope you follow along on my blog, on facebook @jenngfit and on Instagram @jenngfit.
Here is photo number 1.
Hey all I am lucky enough to belong to the most fabulous team on earth, Cathy Savage Fitness. We have access to the absolute best nutrition out there and I have decided to do a 60 day transformation to become the healthiest I have ever been both inside and out.
Along with my Savage Spring Transformation I am going to join the Isabody challenge to show everyone just how amazing Isagenix is. Check it out @ www.isabodychallenge.com. If you are interested in joining contact me and lets get you started!
I hope you follow along on my blog, on facebook @jenngfit and on Instagram @jenngfit.
Here is photo number 1.
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Happy Saturday! How was everyones week? I had a great week. I was very well prepared and made sure I planned for anything that might come up. I scheduled all my workouts and made them a priority. My nutrition was on track so I had plenty of energy to be very productive.
Do you keep track of what you eat? Do you write it down? I avoided it for a very long time but honestly since I began holding myself accountable I have made huge progress. I use an MSN app on my phone to log my food real time and then I transfer to a spreadsheet and send it to my coach once a week. (Yes I still have a coach) Accountability is what works! Here is a glimpse of what my log looks like.
Do you keep track of what you eat? Do you write it down? I avoided it for a very long time but honestly since I began holding myself accountable I have made huge progress. I use an MSN app on my phone to log my food real time and then I transfer to a spreadsheet and send it to my coach once a week. (Yes I still have a coach) Accountability is what works! Here is a glimpse of what my log looks like.
| Week ending 3/1/2015 | ||||
| Strawberries | 25.00 | 0.20 | 5.80 | 0.50 |
| IsaPro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Quinoa | 160.00 | 2.50 | 29.00 | 6.00 |
| chicken breast | 124.00 | 1.40 | 0.00 | 25.90 |
| lettuce | 8.00 | 0.00 | 1.50 | 0.00 |
| Taco homemade | 288.00 | 15.50 | 21.90 | 15.60 |
| IsaPro Vanilla | 200.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 36.00 |
| Almond milk | 30.00 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Totals | 934.00 | 26.60 | 66.20 | 103.00 |
| 2/23/2015 | ||||
| Oats | 140.00 | 2.50 | 26.00 | 5.00 |
| IsaPro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Whey chocolate | 100.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 18.00 |
| Cantaloupe | 27.00 | 0.20 | 6.50 | 0.70 |
| Chicken | 93.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 19.40 |
| eggplant | 66.00 | 3.90 | 8.40 | 0.80 |
| chicken | 93.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 19.40 |
| zucchini | 20.00 | 0.20 | 4.20 | 1.50 |
| Isapro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Isalean Strawberry | 240.00 | 5.00 | 24.00 | 24.00 |
| Fried egg | 184.00 | 14.10 | 0.80 | 12.50 |
| Kale | 34.00 | 0.50 | 6.70 | 2.20 |
| Totals | 1356.00 | 38.30 | 92.00 | 159.70 |
| 2/24/2015 | ||||
| Isapro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Oats | 140.00 | 2.50 | 26.00 | 5.00 |
| Bananas | 73.00 | 0.30 | 18.70 | 0.90 |
| Isagreens | 30.00 | 0.50 | 5.00 | 0.50 |
| Kale | 34.00 | 0.50 | 6.70 | 2.20 |
| Tuna | 99.00 | 0.70 | 0.00 | 21.70 |
| Isalean Bar Nutty Caramel | 240.00 | 9.00 | 27.00 | 18.00 |
| Isagreens | 30.00 | 0.50 | 5.00 | 0.50 |
| Isapro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Almond milk | 30.00 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| chicken | 93.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 19.40 |
| spinach | 7.00 | 0.10 | 1.10 | 0.90 |
| Totals | 976.00 | 20.60 | 95.50 | 106.10 |
| 2/25/2015 | ||||
| Kale | 34.00 | 0.50 | 6.70 | 2.20 |
| Fried egg | 184.00 | 14.10 | 0.80 | 12.50 |
| diced onions | 30.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 | 1.00 |
| sweet potato | 24.00 | 0.00 | 5.70 | 0.40 |
| 1/2 grapefruit | 37.00 | 0.10 | 9.20 | 0.70 |
| chicken | 93.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 19.40 |
| spinach | 7.00 | 0.10 | 1.10 | 0.90 |
| sweet potato | 24.00 | 0.00 | 5.70 | 0.40 |
| bell peppers | 20.00 | 0.20 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| bell peppers | 20.00 | 0.20 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| chicken | 93.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 19.40 |
| spinach | 7.00 | 0.10 | 1.10 | 0.90 |
| chicken | 93.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 19.40 |
| mushrooms | 15.00 | 0.20 | 2.30 | 2.20 |
| Isapro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Isalean Strawberry | 240.00 | 5.00 | 24.00 | 24.00 |
| Isapro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Kale | 34.00 | 0.50 | 6.70 | 2.20 |
| Coconut oil | 120.00 | 14.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 1274.00 | 41.00 | 83.30 | 143.00 |
| 2/26/2015 | ||||
| kale | 34.00 | 0.50 | 6.70 | 2.20 |
| bell peppers | 20.00 | 0.20 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| diced onions | 30.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 | 1.00 |
| egg | 192.00 | 12.90 | 1.00 | 16.40 |
| apple | 55.00 | 0.20 | 14.60 | 0.30 |
| spinach | 7.00 | 0.10 | 1.10 | 0.90 |
| bell peppers | 20.00 | 0.20 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| tuna | 33.00 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 7.20 |
| Kale | 34.00 | 0.50 | 6.70 | 2.20 |
| Isapro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Coconut oil | 120.00 | 14.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| chicken | 93.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 19.40 |
| yellow squash | 18.00 | 0.20 | 3.80 | 1.40 |
| chocolate protien | 240.00 | 3.50 | 28.00 | 26.00 |
| Cantaloupe | 27.00 | 0.20 | 6.50 | 0.70 |
| Totals | 1022.00 | 35.20 | 86.40 | 97.10 |
| 2/27/2015 | ||||
| kale | 34.00 | 0.50 | 6.70 | 2.20 |
| egg | 192.00 | 12.90 | 1.00 | 16.40 |
| bell peppers | 20.00 | 0.20 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| diced onions | 30.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 | 1.00 |
| sweet potato | 24.00 | 0.00 | 5.70 | 0.40 |
| chicken | 93.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 19.40 |
| bell peppers | 20.00 | 0.20 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| diced onions | 30.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 | 1.00 |
| romaine lettuce | 15.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| 1/2 grapefruit | 37.00 | 0.10 | 9.20 | 0.70 |
| egg | 96.00 | 6.50 | 0.50 | 8.20 |
| kale | 34.00 | 0.50 | 6.70 | 2.20 |
| Isalean Bar Nutty Caramel | 240.00 | 9.00 | 27.00 | 18.00 |
| Grass fed lean beef | 160.00 | 7.00 | 0.00 | 22.00 |
| romaine lettuce | 15.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| bell peppers | 20.00 | 0.20 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| isapro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Isalean Strawberry | 240.00 | 4.00 | 24.00 | 24.00 |
| baby carrots | 35.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 | 1.00 |
| Totals | 1433.50 | 44.60 | 122.30 | 138.60 |
| 2/28/2015 | ||||
| Isapro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| oats | 150.00 | 2.50 | 27.00 | 5.00 |
| Isalean greens | 30.00 | 0.50 | 5.00 | 0.50 |
| kiwi | 45.00 | 0.50 | 10.00 | 0.50 |
| romaine lettuce | 15.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| bell peppers | 20.00 | 0.20 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| Tuna | 50.00 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| romaine lettuce | 15.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Chicken | 93.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 19.40 |
| pork roast | 216.00 | 13.20 | 0.00 | 23.00 |
| broccoli | 34.00 | 0.40 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
| IsaPro | 100.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Isagreens | 30.00 | 0.50 | 5.00 | 0.50 |
| Coconut oil | 120.00 | 14.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 1017.50 | 36.30 | 66.40 | 101.90 |
Does yours look anything like this?
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
So my stuffed chicken breast received rave reviews by the family tonight. Of course I will share the recipe!
1lb skinless boneless Organic Free Range Chicken Breast
1 cup spinach
3oz Mozzarella cheese
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Oregano
Preheat the oven to 350 and oil baking pan so chicken doesn't stick
Put the chicken breast in a large plastic freezer bag and take out any stress you may have by beating it with a mallet until it is about a 1/4 in thick.
In a food processor blend the rest of the ingredients until it is a pesto like consistency.
Spread pesto in the middle of the chicken breast. Roll chicken and hold together with tooth picks.
Cook for 45 minutes and then add shredded mozzarella cheese over the top and cook until melted.
*optional you can bread the outside of the chicken before baking
Hope you enjoy!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
1lb skinless boneless Organic Free Range Chicken Breast
1 cup spinach
3oz Mozzarella cheese
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Oregano
Preheat the oven to 350 and oil baking pan so chicken doesn't stick
Put the chicken breast in a large plastic freezer bag and take out any stress you may have by beating it with a mallet until it is about a 1/4 in thick.
In a food processor blend the rest of the ingredients until it is a pesto like consistency.
Spread pesto in the middle of the chicken breast. Roll chicken and hold together with tooth picks.
Cook for 45 minutes and then add shredded mozzarella cheese over the top and cook until melted.
*optional you can bread the outside of the chicken before baking
Hope you enjoy!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Monday, February 23, 2015
Who has prepped their food for the week? This is what I have. Let me know if you would like any of the recipes.
Crock Pot Pineapple chicken is so easy and you can make plenty for leftovers. Add 1 jar pineapple salsa to the crock pot then 1lb boneless skinless chicken breast. Set the crockpot on low for 6 to 8 hours.... Done!
Tacos.... great protein from the lean ground beef and I make plenty for Taco Salad leftovers. I don't use Taco seasoning packets most have tons of sodium. I use chili powder, turmeric, cumin and garlic.
Baked stuffed Chicken breast with spinach....yummy!
Grilled lemon Tilapia with asparagus and sliced sweet potatoes.
And plenty of Isagenix!!!
The rest I leave up to leftovers. I always have Tuna and hard boiled eggs on hand in case I run out of protein.
Stay tunes for my breakfast recipes!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Crock Pot Pineapple chicken is so easy and you can make plenty for leftovers. Add 1 jar pineapple salsa to the crock pot then 1lb boneless skinless chicken breast. Set the crockpot on low for 6 to 8 hours.... Done!
Tacos.... great protein from the lean ground beef and I make plenty for Taco Salad leftovers. I don't use Taco seasoning packets most have tons of sodium. I use chili powder, turmeric, cumin and garlic.
Baked stuffed Chicken breast with spinach....yummy!
Grilled lemon Tilapia with asparagus and sliced sweet potatoes.
And plenty of Isagenix!!!
The rest I leave up to leftovers. I always have Tuna and hard boiled eggs on hand in case I run out of protein.
Stay tunes for my breakfast recipes!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Happy Sunday! I have had a fabulous week. Conquering challenges is what makes me stronger and really feel like I am accomplishing something. The last few weeks have been amazingly stressful but I refuse to allow stress to run my life. I pick myself up drag myself to the gym and remember I am an ATHLETE.
Summer bodies are made in the winter and I have a competition in 10 weeks!!! Every ounce of food I put in my body has to be nutritious. No junk. So much easier said than done when you just want to pull your hair out.
This week has been a success though. I have put down the chocolate and picked up the spinach. I have been beast mode in every workout and I am seeing changes. I have been enjoying this beautiful Florida weather and have had some great rides on my horse.
Today I reflect on what I can do better this week, prep my menu and head to the Farmer's Market. Tonight will be meal prep.
I will post my weeks Menu tomorrow. You guys will be shocked at how much I actually eat. No deprivation in Competition Prep here.
Remember my New England friends that are hibernating in that frozen tundra. Everything you eat now will show up this summer and you CANNOT out exercise a bad diet. Lets work together to get those bikini bodies starting NOW!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Summer bodies are made in the winter and I have a competition in 10 weeks!!! Every ounce of food I put in my body has to be nutritious. No junk. So much easier said than done when you just want to pull your hair out.
This week has been a success though. I have put down the chocolate and picked up the spinach. I have been beast mode in every workout and I am seeing changes. I have been enjoying this beautiful Florida weather and have had some great rides on my horse.
Today I reflect on what I can do better this week, prep my menu and head to the Farmer's Market. Tonight will be meal prep.
I will post my weeks Menu tomorrow. You guys will be shocked at how much I actually eat. No deprivation in Competition Prep here.
Remember my New England friends that are hibernating in that frozen tundra. Everything you eat now will show up this summer and you CANNOT out exercise a bad diet. Lets work together to get those bikini bodies starting NOW!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Friday, February 13, 2015
Hello all,
We have made it to Florida. We are still settling in but getting there. I have found a fabulous gym! (24/7 Fitness) and scoped out all of the grocery stores. They have an amzing Farmers Market right up the street where I am getting all my locally grown fruits and vegetables. Here is a recipe I am making for dinner tonight.
Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (3 pieces) or, 1 package boneless, skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 portobello mushroom caps, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
1/2 cup peppers (colorful) chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 cup onions chopped
1 (28-ounces) can crushed tomatoes
A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the extra-virgin olive oil and brown chicken breasts or thighs for 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and season with salt and pepper.
Return pan to stove, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining. Add crushed pepper, vegtables, and garlic. Season with salt (salt is a magnet for drawing out liquid). Cover and cook vegtables 5 minutes or until mushrooms are dark, tender and have given off their juices. , then stir in the tomatoes and parsley. Cut the chicken into bite-size chunks or slices and add to sauce. Simmer sauce 5 minutes to finish cooking chicken pieces and to allow the flavors to combine.
Depending on your brand, 1 large can of tomatoes can vary in weight from 28 to 32 ounces. Use your favorite, but check to make sure the product is sugar free.
I am serving this recipe with Spanish Brown Rice but you can serve with pasta or alone.
We have made it to Florida. We are still settling in but getting there. I have found a fabulous gym! (24/7 Fitness) and scoped out all of the grocery stores. They have an amzing Farmers Market right up the street where I am getting all my locally grown fruits and vegetables. Here is a recipe I am making for dinner tonight.
Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (3 pieces) or, 1 package boneless, skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 portobello mushroom caps, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
1/2 cup peppers (colorful) chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 cup onions chopped
1 (28-ounces) can crushed tomatoes
A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the extra-virgin olive oil and brown chicken breasts or thighs for 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and season with salt and pepper.
Return pan to stove, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining. Add crushed pepper, vegtables, and garlic. Season with salt (salt is a magnet for drawing out liquid). Cover and cook vegtables 5 minutes or until mushrooms are dark, tender and have given off their juices. , then stir in the tomatoes and parsley. Cut the chicken into bite-size chunks or slices and add to sauce. Simmer sauce 5 minutes to finish cooking chicken pieces and to allow the flavors to combine.
Depending on your brand, 1 large can of tomatoes can vary in weight from 28 to 32 ounces. Use your favorite, but check to make sure the product is sugar free.
I am serving this recipe with Spanish Brown Rice but you can serve with pasta or alone.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Back to meal prep and healthy eating!
Shrimp With Avocado-Mango Salsa
In addition to being a
great source of good-for-you fat, avocados are full of fiber and bloat-busting
potassium.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
·
Vegetable oil cooking spray
·
8 cups baby spinach
·
1 cup couscous
·
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and
deveined
·
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
·
1 tablespoon extra-virgin
olive oil
·
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
·
1 large mango, peeled and diced
·
1 medium avocado, diced
·
1 medium tomato, diced
·
1/4 cup chopped red onion
·
1/2 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
·
1 tablespoon fresh
lime juice
PREPARATION
1. Heat
grill. Fold four 18-inch-long pieces of foil in half; unfold and coat inside
with cooking spray. Place 2 cups spinach in center of 1 half of each piece of
foil. Combine couscous with 1/4 cup water; divide evenly among packets, placing
on top of spinach. Combine shrimp, 1/4 cup cilantro, oil and 1/2 tsp salt in a
bowl. Divide shrimp evenly among packets, placing next to couscous. Fold foil
to close and crimp edges to seal; place on grill; close lid; cook until packets
are fully puffed, 10 minutes. Combine remaining 1/4 cup cilantro with remaining
1/4 tsp salt, mango, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño and lime juice in a bowl.
Carefully cut foil to open; stir contents; garnish with salsa before serving.
THE
SKINNY
397 calories per serving,
10 g fat (1 g saturated), 52 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 25 g protein
Monday, February 2, 2015
Sunday, February 1, 2015
On the road Workout!
5 minute warm up- jog in place!
30 seconds of jumping
jacks
5 pushups
25 seconds of jumping
jacks
5 pushups
15 seconds of jumping jacks
3 pushups
10 seconds of jumping jacks
3 pushups
5 seconds of jumping jacks
1 pushup
5 seconds of jumping jacks again
1 pushup
REST for one minute..
try it again for a hopeful set of 3!!
Friday, January 30, 2015
~Everyone should reinvent themselves at least once in their lives!~
So here goes.... Since I was in college I have wanted to live in Florida. I always came up with a reason of why I couldn't do it. First was my family, then my business, then finances... the list goes on and on.
While, a few months ago my mother did it! She sold her house packed her things and went to Florida. I was so unbelievably proud of her strength and independence. I wanted to go too...But I had a great job and a life here. This is what I know and its safe but I wasn't happy.
Ultimately life is to short to not be happy and to grow you need to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Time to be uncomfortable!
Today I am packing the moving truck and tomorrow my daughter and I will start our drive to Florida. I am so excited and scared to death!
I am excited for new beginnings, I am excited to reinvent myself. Tomorrow is a clean slate that is full of positive energy and opportunity.
Stay tuned for all our adventure updates! Don't worry there will be plenty of new workouts and super healthy eating on this adventure of ours!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Holiday Detox
Good morning,
I hope everyone had very Happy Holidays. If your holidays were anything like mine you spent a lot of time with family who do not completely support your healthy lifestyle.
I did enjoy my indulgences over the last few days but it is time to get back on track. Here are 4 foods that will help you detox....or you can do what I do and follow our Isagenix System for the best results with an easy to follow plan.
Turmeric is now being touted in the innovative medical community as the “fountain of youth” super spice.
The all-natural alkalizing effect of fresh squeezed juice, from organic lemons, has a very powerful detoxifying effect that can purge toxins from the blood and help assist in removing harmful compounds from your body.
Food #3: Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables contain a naturally occurring ingredient called 3,3′-Diindolylmethane or DIM for short. DIM is strongly anti-estrogenic, so it helps block xenoestrogens (sometimes called obsesogens)…otherwise known as BAD estrogen that accumulates inside your body from constant exposure to environmental toxins.
Food #4: Tart Cherries
Over 111 million prescriptions are issued yearly for anti-inflammatory drugs. These meds have been shown to wreak havoc on your digestive system, while causing damage to your heart, your liver, and your kidneys.
I hope everyone had very Happy Holidays. If your holidays were anything like mine you spent a lot of time with family who do not completely support your healthy lifestyle.
I did enjoy my indulgences over the last few days but it is time to get back on track. Here are 4 foods that will help you detox....or you can do what I do and follow our Isagenix System for the best results with an easy to follow plan.
Food #1: Turmeric (clean your fat burning filter)
Turmeric is now being touted in the innovative medical community as the “fountain of youth” super spice.
Used predominantly in Indian cuisine, the root of this spice is used for dozens of health benefits, including acting as a powerful, all-natural anti-inflammatory agent.
Often considered the forgotten spice, turmeric can assist your liver’s enzymes in flushing out carcinogens from your body.
This is critically important for optimal health and efficient fat loss because your liver acts as a natural detoxifier.It’s your body’s fat burning filter and turmeric will help you keep it healthy.
A poor functioning liver will ZAP you of your energy and make it nearly impossible to shed unwanted body fat because it’s responsible for the elimination of drugs, pesticides, and environmental chemicals from your body.
Turmeric not only helps you maintain a healthy functioning liver, research indicates curcumin, a chemical found in turmeric, may help reduce joint pain caused from inflammation and lower your blood sugar to eliminate cravings...all of which will keep your body in a “fat burning environment”.
As you can clearly see, this spice is definitely one you want to be making good use of. It will help you flush out more “trapped” fat and it just so happens to work perfectly with food #2 below.
Food #2: Lemon Juice (purge toxins from your blood)
The all-natural alkalizing effect of fresh squeezed juice, from organic lemons, has a very powerful detoxifying effect that can purge toxins from the blood and help assist in removing harmful compounds from your body.
Almost everybody has been misled to believe lemons are acidic, but inside your body lemons are an incredibly alkaline food that can help balance your body’s pH, which means better health and higher energy levels.
Lemon juice has also been shown to improve your digestive function, acts as a mild diuretic and is loaded with healthy nutrients (citric acid, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, bioflavonoids, pectin) that helps boost your immune function.
Combine all these benefits together and you have the PERFECT environment for faster fat loss. All you need to do to get all these healthy fat fighting benefits is squeeze a medium sized lemon (use organic to avoid residual pesticides) into a small glass of water every morning on an empty stomach.
But this is really only the beginning. When you combine this little trick with the ones I provide on the next page, you can supercharge every single one of the benefits listed above.
Food #3: Cruciferous Vegetables
(destroy fat storing estrogen)
Cruciferous vegetables contain a naturally occurring ingredient called 3,3′-Diindolylmethane or DIM for short. DIM is strongly anti-estrogenic, so it helps block xenoestrogens (sometimes called obsesogens)…otherwise known as BAD estrogen that accumulates inside your body from constant exposure to environmental toxins.
This hormone is the reason why women are storing more and more belly fat in today’s day and age – and it’s also responsible for chronically low testosterone levels in men. This causes all kinds of nasty side effects like facial hair in women and “man boobs” in men. Not to mention it makes it VERY difficult to lose weight.
DIM not only wards of off bad estrogen, it also acts as an immunostimulant, which means it can naturally“boost” your immune system and Wikipedia even touts this ingredient to have various potent anticancerproperties. So including these foods in your diet could go a long way.
Obvious choices to add to your daily nutrition plan are broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, and cabbage. Some other, lesser-known, super veggies include swiss chard, arugula, collard greens, bok choy, kale, and watercress.
IMPORTANT TIP: Since DIM is fat soluble, it’s best to consume these veggies with other healthy oils and friendly fats like grass fed butter. This will greatly enhance the absorption of these powerful fat-fighting nutrients.
I'll show you dozens of other healthy foods that can KILL BAD HORMONES and accelerate your rate of fat loss on the next page.
Food #4: Tart Cherries
(recover FASTER and stop inflammation)
Over 111 million prescriptions are issued yearly for anti-inflammatory drugs. These meds have been shown to wreak havoc on your digestive system, while causing damage to your heart, your liver, and your kidneys.
But the anthocyanins and phenols found in tart cherries have been shown to provide STRONGER protection against muscle injury and damage than these dangerous drugs. In other words, this tiny fruit has been proven BETTER than things like Ibuprofen for reducing inflammation and muscle soreness.
In fact, over 74 published studies indicate tart cherries deliver a high level of protection against cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and can even fight against Alzheimer’s. Many of them also validate tart cherries and tart cherry beverages speed up recovery time from exercise and reduce inflammatory markers significantly.
But there’s MORE...tart cherries also contain a hefty dose of naturally occurring melatonin (improves sleep) and they have one of the highest anti-oxidant scores of all fruits and they score amazingly low on the glycemic index (~20). So they’re one the best fruits to eat for fat loss.
So by eating a hefty dose of tart cherries (or organic, flash pasteurized tart cherry juice) you can help your body recover faster, reduce joint pain through the anti-inflammatory response, sleep better, and fight inflammation to "flush out" more trapped fat from your body.
I hope you find this information helpful and if you would like more information on our Isagenix system that lumps this ALL into a few simple products contact me!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo Jenn
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Cleanse day 2 in the books! As long as I go to bed soon lol! I feel great I got all my workouts in and believe it or not day 2 was SO much easier. I am excited to get back to my protein packed meals tomorrow. I will be starting with egg whites and kale.
Unfortunately my before and after pictures don't do it justice but my abs are tighter and I feel better all over.
Can't wait to pout my red dress on Saturday night!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Monday, December 15, 2014
Hey there,
Today was my first cleanse day. I'm not going to lie there were parts of the day that is was difficult...the homemade cookies at the office.... But I stuck with my plan drank my 4 cleanses, ate my Isa Snacks and took my natural accelerator. I also drank TONS of water. As the day went on it definitely got easier.
I did my normal weight lifting workout this morning and tonight was kickboxing. I have a huge amount of energy which is awesome!
My abs feel super tight and I can't wait to see the results in the morning. Tomorrow is my second cleanse day then its back to normal after that.
In case you guys didn't notice I have NOT been in the bathroom all day. This isn't a colon cleanse. It works on the stubborn visceral fat around our organs and the heavy metals we ingest in our daily lives.
I will check back tomorrow night and let you know how I'm feeling!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Today was my first cleanse day. I'm not going to lie there were parts of the day that is was difficult...the homemade cookies at the office.... But I stuck with my plan drank my 4 cleanses, ate my Isa Snacks and took my natural accelerator. I also drank TONS of water. As the day went on it definitely got easier.
I did my normal weight lifting workout this morning and tonight was kickboxing. I have a huge amount of energy which is awesome!
My abs feel super tight and I can't wait to see the results in the morning. Tomorrow is my second cleanse day then its back to normal after that.
In case you guys didn't notice I have NOT been in the bathroom all day. This isn't a colon cleanse. It works on the stubborn visceral fat around our organs and the heavy metals we ingest in our daily lives.
I will check back tomorrow night and let you know how I'm feeling!
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Happy Sunday!
How is everyone today? We have had a very busy day. Started with breakfast with Santa at 8am, A little disappointing that they had no eggs (just pancakes) so I was completely unprepared. I made do with mixed fruit.
Then we went to the barn to take care of the horses. This took care of my workout for the day. I am trying to cut down on my gym time so I can BUILD tons of muscle for the Figure Stage in the spring. Now we are home. All my veggies are prepped for the week. I like to wash and cut them so I can grab and go and have no excuse not to get my veggies in for the week.
My Isagenix order arrived this week which is SO exciting!
I love opening that box so I will start my 9 day cleanse tomorrow.
I will keep you updated. I absolutely love how energized I get when I rid my system of all the chemicals that are bogging it down.
Check back soon for updates.
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn
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