Zucchini Sweet Potato Cakes

If your counter is overflowing with those garden zucchinis, this recipe makes a nice breakfast and will clear you some counter space!

Zucchini Sweet Potato Cakes
2 cups grated zucchini(once grated squeeze out all the juice)
2 cups grated sweet potato
2 eggs
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp parsley

Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl till combined. Heat butter, oil or coconut oil in a pan. Make four balls with the mixture. Smash them and place them in the pan, I cooked them for 10 mins. I like mine crispy and thin. Keep rotating them, as they cook so they don't burn on one side.

Month of Mothers

Grab your Mother, grab your sister, grab a friend, grab a neighbor and lets celebrate the amazing mothers in our lives.
Being a Mother is one of the HARDEST, most rewarding jobs! It's about finding balance! Giving yourself permission to take care of YOU!!! How often do you get alone time? How often do you schedule YOU into the calendar. My Mother is amazing and gave a whole lot of her self to us kids and now to the grand kids. I have amazing sisters that aren't Mothers, but they are 2nd Moms to my kids. WOMEN are amazing! So lets Celebrate them!
Let's spend a month taking care of ourselves!
Taking 30 minutes a day to move our bodies.
Learn how to fuel our bodies, with the energy we need.
Daily Empowerment!
My favorite part of these groups is learning and growing with other amazing women!

Top 3 Best Gluten Free Waffles

 My family is obsessed with Waffles. Let's be honest, the obsession started with me. Waffles are my fave and I want them to be packed with protein and not just carbs, I want them to be delicious without syrup. Because I want abs!
Here are our favorites:











These cashew waffles are AMAZING! The texture is perfect and you would never know they were made with cashews! They are from Against All Grain

 Paleo Banana waffles.These are naturally sweet and my kids love a few chocolate chips thrown in.
Paleo Banana waffles
4 Bananas
8 eggs
1/2 cup nut butter
2 tsp cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
5-6 Tbs of coconut flour.
Blend all ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. Cook on greased waffle iron.
Try out a waffle with 5 Tbs and if they hold together you are good. Add more if they fall apart. They are still delicious if they fall apart. 

 Pumpkin Protein Waffles
8 eggs
2 cup cottage cheese
2 cup gf flour or oats
1 15 Oz can pumpkin puree
2 tsp. Cinnamon
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp vanilla
Blend in a blender till smooth. Cook in a waffle iron.
These happen at least 4 times a week. My kids devour the whole batch!!!!

Transformation Tuesday: Brazil Butt Lift

Chelsey had been struggling to lose weight after having her son. After seeing her weight fluctuate throughout her life, she was ready for a healthy, lasting lifestyle change. She tried Brazil Butt Lift and lost 21 pounds and 15.1 inches! Read how she did it in her own words below:

I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I have been 100 pounds at my lightest and 180 pounds at my heaviest. After my son was born, I was very ashamed of my body. I didn’t even want to leave the house. I was too ashamed to go to the gym, so a friend of mine lent me her Brazil Butt Lift DVDs. I fell in love with the program and purchased it for myself. My goal was to pick my butt up off the ground! Pregnancy gave me a very saggy butt. I needed to add some muscle.

Brazil Butt Lift was so challenging at first but fun at the same time. The workouts were just fun! I feel like anyone can do them, and they are a great starting point for people who have never worked out before. Plus, Leandro is a hoot. He makes you feel like you’re at a dance party. He’s for sure my favorite Beachbody trainer. 

I found my results came quickly! In just the first 3 weeks, I saw a dramatic change. Both my butt and thighs had the best results. After finishing Brazil butt Lift, I moved on to the Brazil Butt Lift’s Master’s Series. I was hooked! 

Having used Brazil Butt Lift and getting such a great transformation, I was inspired to reach for the stars and not only lose my baby weight, but keep going and become the fit mom I knew I could be. I have became a healthier person, and I know that I can push forward and keep getting results. Brazil Butt Lift brought my booty back to life! For the first time, I was able to go to the beach without the coverup of shorts and just wear my bikini!

Transformation Tuesday with PiYo

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY
Alisha has spent her entire life struggling with her weight. Going through numerous tragic events caused her weight to drastically fluctuate, but it was words from her daughter that inspired her to make a lifestyle change for herself and her family. In two rounds of PiYo, she lost 35.2 pounds and 26.25 inches! Read her amazing story in her own words below:

I had been overweight since I was born — I remember being almost 150 pounds by the time I was 10. I eventually went through so much verbal abuse from kids at school that I turned to anorexia when I was 16. I was down to around 110 pounds, and at 5’8″, I was so thin and completely unhealthy. After a year of putting my body through that, I turned back to food for support. I gained everything back and was close to 200 pounds. After college, tragedy struck my life in the worst way. In a matter of 6 months, I had lost my son, my father, and my husband and I divorced. So again, I turned to food. I was steady around 190 pounds all through my second marriage, and after the birth of both of my girls, I was around 220 pounds. I was disgusted with myself.

One day, my kids took a picture of me and my 3-year-old said, “Mommy’s a monster.” That was enough to change my lifestyle and habits, so I ordered PiYo. I had no experience, and this was all new. I’ve always been very weak, so PiYo seemed like it was going to give me strength without jumping and hopping around.

I love how PiYo has transformed my entire body! I’m strong and lean! Everything on a day to day basis has gotten so much easier to do. I can now do pushups and pullups. I challenge everyone to contests now — and I win! I feel so much more flexible every time I do PiYo.

Now, I love being me. I’m proud to be a mommy of 2 precious girls, and I’m showing them what a real woman can do when she decides to change her life. I’ve never been so energized and confident. This summer will be the first ever that I wear a bikini!

PiYo has honestly made me a better person. It’s made me a better mom, a better wife, and a better me. My whole family now understands what it takes to be healthy, and my girls are so proud of mommy. This transformation will have a lasting impact on my children, and I am forever grateful.

PiYo My LOVE

Why do I LOVE PiYo?

1. It has made me a faster, stronger runner
2. Lean muscle
3. I can do PiYo wherever, n the beach, in the park, or in my living room
4. works every muscle in my body!
5. major core work
6. no equipment needed
7. Low impact
8. builds flexibility
9. builds agility
10. PiYo LIVE Music is Awesome

I'M LOOKING FOR 20 LADIES that want to completely TRANSFORM and sculpt their bodies like never before. You won't need ANY complicated equipment. NO heavy weights. NO long hours in a crowded gym. All you're going to use is the weight of your own body and you don't even need to leave your house!! Sounds AMAZING, right??

Give me 20- 50 minutes of your day and we'll sculpt your body and follow a clean eating meal plan for 8 weeks. NO counting calories! NO counting points! NO starving yourself! I focus on getting my girls EATING CLEAN for maximum results! This challenge starts in 2 weeks and you can be anywhere in the US( including Puerto Rico) or Canada to join my Challenge Group. All workouts are done in the comfort of your own home and on your own time. You'll have ME as your personal coach, walking you through every step of the program on a daily basis.

If you can commit to changing your life and ending your summer with drive and dedication to be your healthiest ever, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!! I'm looking for 20 Ladies who are SERIOUS about changing their life.. who want to get stronger.. healthier.. and feeling better than ever! This program is NOT free.. but includes:

-A complete 8 week home workout kit with DVDs -Custom clean eating meal plan designed for your challenge -30 healthy meals! ~ A 30 day supply of Shakeology! -Measuring tape to track all those inches lost -ME as your personal coach & Nutritionist -Access to my private, VIP lifetime support group -A free PiYo T-shirt when you finish and send in your results! -30 day trial to *Beachbody on Demand* - Stream $2000 worth of workout programs right from your phone, tablet, laptop, etc!

I've helped women achieve amazing results and I'd love to help you too!!! If you are interested please email me at fuelinfitness@outlook.com

Pumpkin Protein Waffles

These are my kids favorite! they don't even realize how good they are for them!

Nothing beats a FAT stack of pumpkin protein waffles in the morning! 
8 eggs
2 cup cottage cheese
2 cup gf flour or oats
1 15 Oz can pumpkin puree
2 tsp. Cinnamon
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp vanilla
Blend in a blender till smooth. Cook in a waffle iron.

22 Minutes Hard Corps

22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge group

🔹I will help you meal plan

🔹give you recipes and tips for clean eating(Gluten free)

🔹daily accountability

🔹motivation 

🔹support and ultimately success
We will use the new Beachbody Challenge Pack app.

What is 22 Minute Hard Corps?

22 Minute Hard Corps is a no-nonsense, 8-week boot camp style workout program designed to deliver epic results. Created by legendary trainer Tony Horton,  22 Minute Hard Corps offers 8 total-body cardio, resistance, and core routines for getting in shape in minimal time.

22 minute Hard Corps is for anyone looking to buy a comprehensive, total-body fitness program without overly complex moves. It is inspired by the tried and true methods of boot camp fitness  programs and uses a military-style cadence to provide an intense workout in only 22 minutes.  Anyone who craves a simple, flexible nutrition plan to help them reach their goals  should try 22 Minute Hard Corps.

Before and After Photos

WHY SHAKEOLOGY?

People ask me " is Shakeology really worth it?" 
Let me tell you why everyday for 796 days I have drank Shakeology and why I share my Chocolatey goodness with my kids!
First off, Shakeology is NOT a protein shake! Yes it has an amazing blend of protein to make it a meal, but it is not just protein. It is not a weight loss shake! Will it help you lose weight if needed? Yes!!! But it will also help you gain weight if needed!
It is a nutrient dense Shake. 
Have you heard the term Nutrient Deficient? To get all the micronutrients our body needs we would need to eat daily a caloric diet of 27,575!!!!!!!! This is research done by Dr. Fletcher for the JAMA , the most credited medical journal. This extreme caloric intake, in the opinion of the researcher, is impossible and medically unwise to obtain or sustain.
Most people say they will just eat clean and whole foods. Research shows that people who eat whole foods on average are deficient in 56%. 
SIGNS That you are Nutrient Deficient:
CRAVINGS
MENTAL FOG
IRRITABLE
SLUGGISH
Do any of you experience any of those symptoms on a daily basis? I did! And I am a whole food eater! This is where SHAKEOLOGY comes in!
It is full of SUPER FOODS! Phytonutrients: Moringa, Chlorella, just to name a few. Phytonutrients help support health and vitality!
Adaptogens: Ashwagandha(so fun to say), Astragalus, ginkgo and more! Adaptogens are use to help the body adapt and respond to the effects of stress.
Super fruits/Antioxidents: Camu-Camu, Acerola Cherry, Bilberry, these exotic super foods and vitamins provide antioxidents that help fight free radical damage and help support a healthy immune system! Sick less, Wahoo!
And my favorite, Pre and Probiotic/Digestive enzyme blend: Yacon Root, Chicory root, Lactobacillus Sporogenes, and many more.These all help NUTRIENT ABSORPTION and support regularity and healthy digestion. 
DID YOU KNOW that 80% of people aren't regular? Shakeolody works at a cellular level to help repair and restore your GI system for maximum nutrient absorption. My daughter is celiac and I believe that Shakeology has helped heal her damaged system and helps her absorb nutrients.
The super foods help reduce Chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is the #1 cause in nearly EVERY Disease. It destroys cells and your immune system. 
I did my research and still research and nothing compares to Shakeology! Other shakes contain Soy, soy is a cheap protein that can be mass produced and sold at a much higher price. it affects digestion, immune system, thyroid, cognition and reproduction. It contains estrogen and messes with hormones. Men and boys shouldn't even think about taking soy for that very reason!
Also Avoid Artificial sweeteners stimulate appetite, increase carb cravings are a carcinogen and increase fat storage. Stay away from SPLENDA, ASPARTAME, SUCRALOSE or other Artificial sweeteners.
And Artificial Flavors! Artificial Flavors are directly linked to ADD, asthma, headaches and thyroid! 
So YES!!!!! Shakeology is worth the $4 a day for the 796 days and counting. Message me or email me @ fuelinfitness@outlook.com. I believe that everyone should be drinking this liquid gold. It is the #1 reason I started coaching. There is no wrong fitness. Although I am a beachbody fitness Junkie, as long as you are moving, cross fit, walking, running, swimming, weights, there is no wrong kind of fitness. THERE is WRONG kind of nutrition! Message me and lets get you some nutrients! There's even a discount and an even bigger discount for military!

Gluten Free Kids

Do you want recipes that are tested by kids approved by kids? I can't tell you how many recipes I have tried that were a flop. I am Starting a group on Facebook for moms to find and share recipes that have been approved by kids!

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Paleo Banana Bread

This is hands down the best Banana bread I have ever made! I make it into muffins for breakfast, make mini bundts or bread. My kids and husband devour it. Which means it must be good if my gluten loving husband approves. I love that it uses the sweetness from the bananas, instead of using sugar. It is the perfect combination of pb and chocolate!

Here is the Link: Enjoy!
Paleo Banana Bread

Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

There is never a left over pancake when I make these! My kids love them and they are a perfect combination of protein fruit and carbs!

Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 cup cottage cheese

4 eggs

1 cup apple sauce

1 cup gluten free flour(I use a mix of brown rice, white rice, tapioca and potato starch)

 or 1 cup gluten free oats

1 tbs cinnamon

1 tps vanilla

dash of salt

Directions: place all ingredients in blender till smooth. cook on a pancake griddle, I use coconut oil on the griddle to keep them from sticking. I drizzle honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. If I am in a hurry I just roll them up and eat them plain. they are delicious by themselves!

What is Coaching?

I have gained a whole new family of sisters who love, support and motivate each other! These girls all have a passion to love, lift and lead! Each one of these girls has built a team of their own, filled with amazing people. Together we have helped 100's of people find confidence, health and happiness. And it all started because one person had the courage to take a chance and share her life with others! I remember watching Missy Reber and thinking I want to do what she is doing. Then one day she was talking about a call that would talk about what Coaching entails. I jumped on the call and the rest is history. It has changed my life for the better.
If you are looking to change your health, gain confidence, happiness and help others do the same, then you NEED to be on this call! Message me and we I would love to answer any questions you have.

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End of Exercise

Dennise P. was feeling depressed and lacked energy to play with her son. She had heard about CIZE from a colleague, but put off ordering it. Finally, her birthday rolled around, and she asked her husband for CIZE. He obliged, and she had great results! After doing CIZE for 6 weeks (adding in 21 Day Fix for the last two weeks), she lost 20 pounds! Check out her story in her own words right here:

I was depressed, had no energy, and my 3-year-old was suffering because mommy was too tired to play. I was always grumpy with my husband and things were just going downhill for us.

On the first day, I had a little frustration. It was difficult to keep up. I took more than 5 breaks on the first and second days. On my third and fourth days, I was doing much better. Now I love it… I always feel great, full of energy and if I ever feel down, I just dance my emotions away. Best cure ever!

My favorite workout is Full Out! That’s a beast! I love Chandelier, but I’m really slow at it, and hoping to get better soon! I like that I never get sore. I sweat like a pig, but I don’t get sore and that is extremely important for me. I can do CIZE every day of the week and still feel amazing. That is very good for me because I’m a massage therapist and the main reason I never wanted to do exercise was because I was avoiding to get more sore or injure myself and not be able to work.

My favorite thing about Shaun T is his voice talking to me. It is like he has all the patience in the world, and he is just waiting for me to get it. He sings his instructions and makes everything so smooth. Before starting CIZE, my dance skills were really bad! After completing CIZE, my dance skills are good!

I used CIZE for the first 30 days, and a hybrid of CIZE & 21 Day Fix for two more weeks. I lost 6 pounds in my first week, and my husband was so impressed with my results and my mood change that he ordered his own challenge pack. Now we are both coaches and on our way to being fit and healthy again. I have lost 20 pounds in less than 60 days, and I still have 50 more pounds to go! I can’t wait to see my final results!

Chili Lime Salmon

Ever since my sister worked a summer in Alaska and sent boxes of fresh Salmon home, I can't get enough! I could eat it everyday! This is one of my favorite ways to make it and it is so simple!

Chile Lime Salmon
4 salmon fillets
2 limes
2 tps. chili garlic paste
salt and pepper

Directions:
squeeze the limes and add the chili paste and mix. Coat the fillets and let marinate for 1/2 hour.
Grill chicken, or pan sear it. time varies depending on thickness of fillets. You can see when the fish becomes a lighter pink its done.I like to let the outside get crispy. I use coconut oil spray to keep it from sticking.

Veggie Curry Soup

This is a perfect lunch on a cold winters day! It is bursting with flavor and spices. I love anything curry!
Veggie Curry Soup
Ingredients:
1 tbs olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tbs. mined ginger
3 cups chicken stock
1 can coconut milk
2 tbs red curry paste
1 tbs curry powder
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 red pepper diced
2 carrots chopped
3 yukon gold potatoes sliced

Directions:
place oil, ginger and onions in a large pot. cook 2 mins add chicken stock and curry paste and powder. add veggies and potatoes and boil till veggies are tender. and coconut milk and mix. Top with lime and cilantro.

Zoodles Lo mein

I love zoodels!!! I have the cool spiralizer and it is the bomb!This recipe is quick and easy.

Zoodles Lo Mein
Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbs coconut oil
1 carrot julienned
1 celery stick julienned
1 pepper sliced (red, orange, yellow)
1 zucchini spiralized
1 tbs. liquid aminos or coconut aminos, or soy sauce

Directions:add oils to pan with ginger and garlic. saute till fragrant. add peppers, carrots and celery. When veggies are tender add zucchini and aminos and toss to coat zoodles. I I have left over chicken I will slice it and add it when I add the veggies.

Loaded Taco Sweet Potato

This is so yummy! Taco night just got better! This is a great paleo, gluten free option.

Loaded Taco Sweet potato
Ingredients:
1 lb Chorizo or ground meat with Taco Seasoning (Sprouts has the best Chorizo, paleo friendly)
2 baked sweet potatoes
1 green pepper sliced
1 yellow, red or orange pepper sliced
1/2 an onion sliced
1 can of olives sliced for topping

Directions:
Brown your meat in a pan. remove from pan and saute onions and peppers. Cut sweet potatoes in half, load ea half with meat, add onions and peppers, top with olives and taco sauce or fresh pico.

Dutch Baby

For FHE last night our dessert was this yummy Dutch baby. And it was Gluten Free and no one knew! Mark went back for seconds!

Dutch Baby
Ingredients:
fruit of your choice (I used a can of peaches and fresh raspberries)
1 tbs. butter
2 cups Pamelas pancake mix
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375
melt butter in a cast iron skillet
cover the bottom of skillet with fruit
mix eggs, pancake mix, water and sugar together then pour over the fruit
Bake for 15-20 mins, till golden brown

Apple Pie Rice Cereal

Breakfast is a struggle for me. I can't do eggs very much, pregnancies have killed eggs for me. brown rice is about the only grain I can eat. So today was Brown rice cereal, and it was yummy!

Apple Pie Rice Cereal
Ingredients:

• 1/2 granny smith apple diced
• rice cereal (I grind brown rice in my blend tec)
• 1/2 tsp cinnnamon
• 1 tbs walnuts or pecans
• 1 tsp. cocnut oil

Directions:

1. In a pot over medium heat add a tsp. coconut oil.
2. add the diced apples
3. add 1 tbs. walnuts or pecans
4. add 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
5. stir till apple is at tender or desired softness
6. add 1cup water
7. add 1/4 cup brown rice cereal
8. stir till it thickens
9. Enjoy

Whole 30 Cookbook

My mom got the Whole 30 cookbook and she loved it. She made it through the 30 days and feels great. She made dinner for the Family and all the recipes were a hit. My favorite is the Chicken Chowder recipe and Balsamic roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts.I love cooking whole 30 because they are yummy recipes that are real food and full of nutrients. I am always weary to buy cookbooks. did you know you can rent them from the library! Test out some recipes before you buy the book!