I thought today we would talk about fueling our body.  I was finally successful with my nutrition when I decided to eat to fuel my body rather then eat because something tastes good.  I think before I eat now...
How will this effect my body?
Will this help me reach my long term goals?
Do I need this? OR Do I want this?
Is this a well balanced CLEAN meal? You NEED carbohydrates no matter what the newest fad diet says.  Eat the right carbs at the right times for your body to perform at its best!
Of course there are times I eat something because I want it NOT because I need it but.... that is the exception not the rule.
Consistency is key!
Try this easy clean recipe to fuel your body this summer

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

~eat well and keep moving~

xoxo jenn

Protein Popsicles

Who is LOVING this weather?!  I love summer time.  I love the heat.....but I CRAVE Ice Cream!  I like frozen yogurt too but it is still full of sugar.  I have finally discovered a creamy HEALTHY Ice cold treat to curb my Ice Cream cravings.

Protein Popsicle!  

2 scoops Isalean Chocolate 

12 Oz Almond breeze no sugar Chocolate almond milk.  

Mix in the blender or a blender bottle and poor into Popsicle trays.  

Let freeze and enjoy guilt free!  

~Eat well and Keep moving~ 

xoxo jenn

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What a fabulous day!  Tried a new Protein Pancake recipe this morning... Delicious!  Recipe to follow soon and then a 6 am workout.  Home to get Kae ready for school and then back out to kickboxing and the barn.
I am so happy to have the ability to do so much.  I work hard everyday to give my family opportunities others don't have in life.  I don't ask for handouts and all though times are tough sometimes I am happy for our health and wellness everyday.
I do as much as I can for others and lately that doesn't seem to be enough to keep some satisfied.  To those I will have to say goodbye.  I choose to surround myself and my family with grateful, appreciated people everyday.  Hope you all do the same!

Now for delicious protein pancakes
1.5oz Oat Bran
2.5 oz Egg Whites
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
1 sc vanilla Isalean
5 oz strawberries
1tbs Psyllium (optional)

Mix all ingredients together cook slowly over low heat..... Yummy!

Bring it outside in this beautiful weather!  Try this

Bring it outside!  10 minute warm up with dynamic stretching

Find a Bench

Reverse lunge with knee up x 10 es

Side lunge knee up x 10 es

Push ups off bench as many as possible

Mountain climbers off bench x 20 

Squats x 25 as fast as possible.  

Sprints x 5

Reapeat Giant set 3 times!  

~eat well and keep moving~

xoxo jenn

Who else had an amazing weekend?  It started off Saturday with my fastest 5K at the Run for 1 Plymouth!  Then to the barn for a rainy cold afternoon but some great quality time with my super amazing horse.
Snuggled in Saturday night to enjoy a movie with the family and out to breakfast Sunday morning that was absolutely delicious.
Sunday afternoon was a cook out with the fam and Sunday night was the usual food prep for the week.
Monday morning was a kickass sports agility workout at Thurston MMA.  What a great group of people and an amazing full body workout.  Loved every minute of it!
Spent the early afternoon cruising on the motorcycle and then back to the barn.
Kaelyn and I rode our horses together which was a blast and then let them graze on some grass.
I couldn't ask for a better weekend!  I am so blessed to have the family and friends I have and I love everyone of them.
Remember this weekend is about those soldiers that have made this life possible and continue to make it possible.  Thank you to each and every person who has and still is serving in our United States Military.  You are our everyday hero's!
Now enjoy these Funky Monkey Coco Bars and the quick HIIT workout to keep your metabolism cranking!
Funky Monkey Coco Bars
1/4 cup Cocoa
2 medium bananas
1/4 cup egg whites
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tbs Stevia
2 Tbs Coconut oil (melted)
1 tbs chocolate chips
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat Oven to 325 degrees
Add cocoa to 1/4 cup hot water mix and set aside
In med mixing bowl add all dry ingredients except chips and stir
In large bowl beat eggs whites add coconut oil, vanilla extract and cocoa mix and mix thoroughly
Slowly stir in dry ingredients and mix in MASHED bananas
Spray 8x8 baking pan with non stick spray and pour batter into pan.  Spread Chips over the top
Bake for 30 Minutes or until toothpick comes out clear.
Let cool
Makes 9 servings
Calories per serving 65, 1.5g Fat, 13g Carbs. 1g Fiber, 7.5g Sugar, 1.5g Protein.

Hit the Track!
10  20 meter sprints
10 bleacher climbs
50 Jumping jacks

5 10 meter sprints
5 bleacher climbs
25 Jumping Jacks

3 10 meter Sprints
3 bleacher climbs
15 Jumping jacks

4 laps around the track

~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn

SO excited for some great news!  I am now offering 4 more Boot Camp classes a week.  Check out Tuesdays and Thursdays at Evolution in Marshfield and Mondays and Wednesdays at Nelson Park in Plymouth!  

Boot Camp is a great way to get in shape.  It's challenging fun and always different.  Keeps your body guessing which gets you amazing results.

Make new friends and get fit all at the same time!  Hope to see you there soon.

~Eat well and keep moving~

xoxo jenn

Headed out the door for my Sunday Funday workout but here is a quick recipe to help you prep some clean healthy snacks this week.

Banana Walnut Protein Bars
This protein bar recipe combines your favorite vanilla protein powder with bananas,
oatmeal, cinnamon and walnuts to make 9 amazingly tasty bars.
Ingredients
• 1.5 Cups Instant Oatmeal
• 3 Medium Bananas, Mashed
• 5 Scoops Isalean or 2 packets Isapro Vanilla Protein Powder
• 4 Egg Whites
• 1/2 Cup Walnuts, Ground
• 1 TBP Vanilla Extract
• 1 TBP Cinnamon
Cooking Instructions
In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients (oats,
protein, walnuts, cinnamon) and stir. In a separate
bowl, mash bananas and add egg whites and vanilla and stir. Pour wet ingredients into
the bowl with the dry ingredients and combine until evenly mixed.
Scoop mixture into a 9x9 Pyrex dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Optional topping: prior to baking, combine a calorie free sweetener such as Stevia,
Splenda, Truvia, etc. with some cinnamon. Pour the cinnamon sweetener on top of the
mixture, and then bake. You may also top with melted dark chocolate after cooling.
Makes 9 bars.
Serving Suggestions
Makes 9 bars.
Nutritional Info
Calories: 204
Protein: 16 grams
Carbs: 22 grams
Fat: 7 grams


~eat well and keep moving~

xoxo jenn