Peanut Butter Banana Split Shakeology

Photo by Kirsten Morningstar

I LOVE THIS! If you ever dream of going back to the days when it was perfectly acceptable to devour a banana split (or two) with your best friends, then do we have a treat for you. This Shakeology recipe is the healthy grown-up version of the dessert, and it gets its sweetness naturally from banana, pineapple, and strawberry (instead of ice cream). Adding peanut butter makes it more filling and brings the protein content up to 22 grams!

Total Time: 5 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 Tbsp. all-natural peanut butter
½ medium banana, cut into chunks
2 Tbsp. fresh pineapple cubes (or 1 pineapple ring, cut into pieces)
2 fresh or frozen strawberries
1 cup ice

Preparation:
1. Place water, Shakeology, peanut butter, banana, pineapple, strawberries, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Chicken and Spinach Scrambler

This high-protein scramble with chicken, spinach, and avocado is the perfect power meal to start your day. It has a whopping 49 grams of protein to help you build and repair muscle. Or have it for dinner! 

Total Time: 18 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 8 min.
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1 large egg
4 large egg whites (½ cup)
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup fresh baby spinach
3 oz. cooked chicken breast, boneless, skinless, chopped
1/6 medium avocado; thinly sliced

Preparation:
1. Combine egg and egg whites in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
2. Season with salt and pepper, if desired; whisk to blend. Set aside.
3. Heat medium nonstick skillet lightly coated with spray over medium-low heat.
4. Add spinach; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until wilted.
5. Add egg mixture; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until almost set.
6. Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until eggs are set.
7. Top with avocado; serve immediately.

Progress

I've been focused on building my endurance so that I can become a PIYO Certified Instructor!

It's mind blowing to think how much the people you spend the most time with can have such an influence on your thoughts and actions whether they be good or bad. You ARE the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Really think about that. 

I've been spending more of my time with other fitness instructors and workout buddies and it has made such positive influence on me. I love it! 

‪#‎HelloEndorphins‬ ‪#‎ChasingDreams‬

Summer is here, school is out and schedules have changed and as a mom of four I know I still need and want time to focus on my health and fitness goals.

I know that when you take care of yourself you better take care of those around you. And let's face it we want to feel and look good this summer!

SO, I've put together a 21 day bootcamp for women like myself that PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING:
1) One of the hottest home workout programs that has been giving some many people FAST, HEALTHY results in 30 mins a day. 
2) A nutrition guide tailored to your goals that teaches you what should be on your plate and even food containers to measure your food! 
3) Calendar to follow
4) Recipes + 30 servings of a TRUSTABLE, good tasting meal replacement shake
5) My support, guidance and motivation including a large group of supportive bootcampers (is that a word?)

WHATS REQUIRED OF YOU:
-You obtain the bundle of fitness goodies through myself by June 22nd! (Your worth it!)
-You commit to following the plan for 21 days with my support.
-You show support to other bootcampers such as yourself as they support you.
-You post into the group for accountability for 21 days.

IF you don't feeling more energetic, lose weight, sculpt or get the results you were looking for you can get a full refund!

APPLY HERE - http://goo.gl/forms/67oYW5DMXk
I call this my Starting Over Bootcamp because I started over, changed the path I was on, starting taking care of myself and it's the best thing I could have ever done.

Shakeology Donuts

 Shakeology No-Bake Cookies/Donuts 

(Makes 20 servings, 1 donut each) 

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.

1 cup Chocolate or vanilla Shakeology
1 cup all-natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup raw honey

Combine peanut butter, oats, honey, and shakeology in a medium bowl; mix well with with a rubber spatula or by hand. Roll mixture into twenty balls, each about 1-inch in size for 24 cookies. Flatten each slightly so that it is shaped like a traditional cookie.

For donuts I used a store bought donut pan. So all I had to do was smash them in to shape them as small donuts. SO fun and SO good!

They taste like a gooey protein bar. Keep them in the refrigerator so they'll hold tightly together. Not required though. FOUR EASY INGREDIENTS. Anyone can do this!

NO SHAKEOLOGY AT HOME? You can order it here - Shop Shakeology
The most cost effective way to buying shakeology is to buy in a bundle pack that includes a workout program. In the month of June when you buy 30 servings of shakeology you get the 21 day fix program for $10!!! It saves to go that route. You can do that here - Shop Challenge Pack

You can buy the donut pan on Amazon here - http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Nonstick-12-Cavity-Mini-Donut/

Clean Workout Music

Here's a playlist you can play even when your kids are around that will PUMP you up for your workout and lyrics that will keep you motivated! 

1. Feel Again – One Republic - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/feel-again/
2. Life In Color – One Republic - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/life-in-color/
3. Towards The Sun - Rihanna - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/home-
4. Red Balloon - Charli XCX - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/home
5. Best Day of My Life – American Authors - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/best-day-of-my-life
6. Scream And Shout – WILL.i.am - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/scream-shout
7. All Night – Icona Pop (Clean Lyrics) - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-night
8. Who I am – Natasha Bedingfield - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/who-i-am
9. Shake it Off – Taylor Swift - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shake-it-off
10. Girl on Fire – Alisha Keys - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/girl-on-fire
11. Happy – Pharrell Williams - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/happy
12. Move Along – All American Rejects - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/move-along
13. CENTURIES – Fall Out Boy - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/centuries
14. Calling – Sebastian - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/calling
15. Take Me Home – Cash - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-me-home
16. Ten Feet Tall – Afrojack - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ten-feet-tall
17. Do Or Die – 30 Seconds To Mars - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/do-or-die
18. You Make Me Feel – Cobra Starship - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-make-me-feel
19. Broken Hearted – Karmin - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/brokenhearted
20. Catch My Breath – Kelly Clarkson Remix - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/catch-my-breath
21. Fighter – Christina Aguilera - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fighter
22. Beautiful – Christina Aguilera (COOL DOWN) - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beautiful
23. I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack (cool down) - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-hope
24. Feel The Light - Jennifer Lopez - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/home 
25. Brave – Sara Bareilles - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/brave
26. Stronger – Kelly Clarkson - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stronger
27. Take On The World – "Girl Meets World" - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-on-world
28. Roar – Katy Perry - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/roar/
29. On Top Of The World – Imagine Dragons - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-top
30. Be OK – Ingrid Michaelson - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/be-ok
31. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/eye-of
32. We Will Rock You – Queen - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-will
33. Ready To Run – Dixie Chicks - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ready-to-run
34. Ready to Go – Republica - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ready-to-go
35. Take Me Away - Dixie Chicks - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cowboy-take-me-away
36. So Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/call-me-maybe
37. I Need Your Love – Calvin Harris - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-need-your-love
38. Never Fall In Love - Demi Lovato - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/unbroken
39. Dancing In The Dark - Rihanna - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/home
40. Secrets – One Republic - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/secrets/
41. Run To Me - Clarence Coffee Jr - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/home

If this was helpful for you leave a comment. Share if you think it could benefit someone else too! 

Mother's Day Cherry Tomato Tulips

Ingredients for Cherry Tomato Tulips Bouquet

Cherry tomatoes

Stalks of Chives

Cottage Cheese

Cucumber

Basil

Salt and Pepper

Instructions:

Dice the cucumber very finely or grate. Stir in cheese and basil, season with salt and pepper.Mix all ingredients really well

Then, cut a cross shape on the top of each cherry tomato.Make holes for the stalks at the bottoms of tomatoes to insert the stalks of chives later.

Fill in tomatoes with the mixture of cottage cheese, cucumber and spices. Stick these on the stalks, place on a plate and tie it with a stalk.

Make as many as you want. They are so delicious and look so pretty! If you want to show off this Mother's Day bring these edible tulips! 

Also, you can put tuna in the middle as well.  

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Calories:80

Fats:2 grams

Carbs:4 grams

Protein:11 grams

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground turkey (or chicken)

3 egg whites

1 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp dried thyme

2 tsp dry yellow mustard

2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp garlic powder (2 cloves minced)

1 small onion (finely chopped)

2 celery stalks (finely chopped)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Spray muffin pan with canola or olive oil.

3. Mix all your ingredients together in one large bowl.

4. Roll the mixture into balls and place in muffin pan. Muffins should be about the size of a racquetball.

5. Bake for 40 minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.

Serving Size: 2 muffins equal one red container on 21 Day fix

**My Transformation**

Left - hopeless. Middle - gettin' there. Right - hopeful Left - depressed. Right - happiest I've ever been. 
Left - eat junk food. Right - eat whole foods 6 times a day.
Left - never exercised, "no time". Right - exercise 5 days a week. 
Left - ended unhealthy relationship/divorced. Right - happily married.
Left - didn't take time for myself "didn't want to be selfish". Right - spends 1.5+ hrs every morning exercising and reading personal development books.
Left - homeless on food stamps (staying with fam). Right - building a residual income from MY home.
Left - stay at home mom. Right - entrepreneur at home mom (haha)
Left - before joining Beachbody. Right - after joining Beachbody

So.... this clearly is not your typical transformation and I used to want to hide the fact that I was under weight. I GAINED weight and muscle as my Beachbody transformation yes and am proud of that... now. 
It was a struggle sticking to a new routine for sure. I slipped up, ate bad, missed workouts (thought I messed it all up and had to quit) but kept going.

A LOT of things have changed in my life and it started when I gained support through the Beachbody community, my friends and my personal coach helping me to see that I was worth the money, time, and effort.

If YOU WANT TO START your weight loss (or gain, haha) journey I'm here ready to help and am looking for 3 to 5 new people to join my next fitness challenge group. The struggle is real! Don't try to do it alone. Message me or e-mail me at SuzieBBCoach@gmail.com

Coach Training  

Have you ever thought about becoming a Beachbody coach or had questions about it?

I remember thinking I liked the idea of being motivated to stay in shape and the idea of working from home with my kids... avoiding day care costs. Having FREEDOM financially, being able to travel. The thought of helping others was exciting to me!

Because I saw first hand the success that my brother was having, becoming a stay at home DAD, being featured in Success magazine, retired in his 30's from a corporate job in OC after 2.5 years. I knew this was a company I could TRUST. 

I quickly grew to loving Beachbody, what it stood for, the success I was having, the vacations and friendships I gained, the people I was able to help... I knew this was something I would do for a lifetime. Of course it's actual WORK and challenging at times as with anything. 

WELL my team along with other top leaders across the network are putting together a stellar 10 week online coach training program. We're pumped to say the least!

These much larger trainings happen only about twice a year and have a much higher success rate helping new & existing coaches learn new skills and reach goals. Woot woot!

If you'd like to be apart of this get in touch with me apply here: http://www.coachwithus.com/applysuzie

I remember being a single mom, struggling to find my thing, and taking a chance on something new. If I can do it you can do it. 

Beachbody Cruise 2014

This was my very first cruise! Scott and I got to go with our amazing coach friends because of Beachbody. A trip of a life time. THANK YOU BEACHBODY!

We had so much fun hanging out with the celebrity trainings, working out and mainly just having a blast! Beachbody knows how to through a party. I can't wait for our next cruise in 2016!

Scott and I 

My brother and mentor David put this photo together of me and Tony Horton, creator of P90X. 

Turkey Chili

21 day fix extreme approved
Kid approved too. We LOVE this.


Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each

• 1 tsp.               olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs.         93% lean ground turkey
• 1 medium       onion, chopped
• 1 medium       green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves         garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2              ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp.          chili powder
• 1/2 tsp.          sea salt or Himalayan salt (Mineralize)
• 1/4 tsp.        cayenne pepper (to taste; optional)
• 2 (15-oz)     cans black or pinto beans
• 1 (15-oz)     can all-natural diced tomatoes, no sugar added 
• 12 fresh      cilantro springs, finely chopped (for garnish; optional)

Directions:


 1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add turkey, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink.

3. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

4. Add beans and tomatoes (with liquid). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened.

5. Serve warm, sprinkled with cilantro.

Workout update!

21 day fix extreme is kicking my butt! 1 arm planks from the 10 minute hardcore workout is awesome.

Mexican Pizza 21 Day Fix

1 yellow
1 green 
1 red
1 blue 

Servings: 2









Ingredients: 

• 1 lbs ground lean hamburger
• half small tomato 
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• half cup plain greek yogurt
• half cup guacamole  
• 4 small corn tortillas 
• **SPICES**
• Smoky Southwest Seasoning 
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. coriander
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. sea salt

Directions:

Cook meat until brown and no longer pink inside.
Add spices to meat.
Put tortillas in oven on broil for 5 minutes.
Add meat and cheese on top of tortilla and place in oven for 3 mins (optional)
Put desired toppings on top.
Enjoy 2 each 21 Day Fix APPROVED!





  

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

This is great on a Friday night when you just need a little comfort food!

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups of dark chocolate almond milk
• 1 scoop/packet chocolate shakeology
• 1 square dark chocolate (70% or darker)
• 1 Tbsp all natural PB (You can switch this out for a small banana) 
• Ice

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
2. Use enough ice to get your desired thickness. 5 to 6 cubs
3. Pulse blend 
4. Pour ice cream into freezer safe container and let it freeze for 1 - 2 hours. 
5. Enjoy guilt free dessert! 

If you want to try this recipe but need some shakeology leave a comment or e-mail me. I can help you get a 5 serving trial or 30 day supply! 

Rice Cake Delight

Rice Cake Delight 

1 Serving 

1 Rice Cake 

1 small banana 

1 Tbsp Natural Peanut butter

1. Melt peanut butter in glass dish in microwave for 50 seconds.

2. Slice banana onto rice cake. 

3. Scoop peanut butter with spoon and drizzle over banana slices.

Delish! 

Avocado Crackers

Avocado Crackers 

1/2 Ripe avocado 

3 + Everything Crackers

1/2 tsp Pepper

1. Slice your avocado 

2. Place on crackers

3. Add tsp. of pepper

4. Enjoy

Mixed Veggie Stir-Fry & Chicken

Mixed Veggie Stir-Fry & Chicken

Veggie Stir-Fry:

(Makes 1 serving) 1 Green Container 

1 tsp. Olive oil
1/4 cup chopped asparagus spears
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup carrots
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
11/2 tsp. Bragg, Liquid Aminos

1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Combine veggies and seasoning.
3. Cook veggies in skillet, mixing frequently for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender and crisp.

Baked Chicken Breast 

You can put your chicken in a skillet as well but I just popped it in the over while I cooked the veggies.

1 Red Container and 1 Teaspoon

4 oz raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless
1 tsp olive oil
All-Purpose Seasoning or more Bragg Liquid Aminos

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Place chicken in oven proof dish.
3. Drizzle with oil. Season with season of choice.
4. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear.

Yum, Yum, Yum! It was hard to stop and take the photos! I couldn't wait to eat it. :)

Hubby approved! 
Enjoy!   

Skinny Scrumptious Chicken Fajitas

These are GOOD & Healthy

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 6 mins
Total time: 21 mins.
Servings: 2
350 calories per serving.

Kid approved! 

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 red pepper; cut into thin strips
• 1 green pepper; cut into thin strips
• 1/4 th small onion sliced 
• 1 tsp of olive oil
• 1 tsp of plain greek yogurt (Optional) 
• 2 Tbsp. Feta cheese 
• **Marinade**
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 tsp. pink Himalayan salt
• 1.5 tsp. dried oregano
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin 
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Add all of the marinade in a bag with chicken and set aside for a few hours or 24 hours in the refrigerator.

Cook chicken in skillet. Sauté bell peppers and onions. Add food to a tortilla, top with a spoon full of yogurt and feta cheese and voila!

21 Day Fix

So you're thinking of doing the 21 Day Fix? 

The 21 Day Fix is the #1 home workout program in the US. 
Here's what's included:

• Six 30 min workouts w/ modifier 
• A calendar to follow so you know what workout dvd to do each day
• You'll learn portion control with food containers and a meal guide to teach you how to use them and what foods to eat. No counting calories!
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• 30 meals/servings of shakeology, which helps with weight loss and less cooking!

• Healthy Recipes

• Gain Accountability and my Support in my online group

• Can lose 3- 15lbs in 21 days  

CONS: 

• You'll need to go shopping for new fitting clothes

There is a step-by-step plan so you can succeed.

NO MORE COUNTING CALORIES! 

The nutrition guide will tell you what food plan you should be on. Some of the time I couldn't even eat all the food that was recommended. I was full and losing weight. + Shakeology. You should never go hungry.  

Workouts you'll get: 

  
6 workout routines 

1. Total Body Cardio Fix

Keep your heart rate up and your metabolism revved high long after the workout is over.

2. Upper Fix

Targeted resistance training helps shape your chest, back, shoulders, arms, and abs.

3. Lower Fix

Firm and tone your entire lower body while you blast fat and burn calories.

4. Pilates Fix
Strengthen your core, elongate your muscles, and firm your hips and thighs.

5. Cardio Fix

Get your heart pumping and your body moving as you melt away the pounds.

6. Yoga Fix

Improve your balance, flexibility, and strength as you help relax your muscles.

30 servings of Shakeology. You can see the benefits in the video below but for me shakeology has improved my mental clarity, my energy, my skin, hair and weight!! I don't need vitamins because they are in shakeology and most importantly it's all natural whole foods WITHOUT any artificial sweeteners or preservatives. My whole family and close friends drink this. 

These are my results in 21 days, I was trying to trim some extra fat.

 Watch this short video to learn more about the 21 Day Fix: 

21 Day Fix video
SO, YOU'll GET:Nine 30 min workouts A calendar to follow so you know which workout to do, cardio, rest day, lifting A recipe booklet A nutritional guide to follow Food containers to measure your food 30 meals/servings of shakeology A shakeology shaker cup 30 days of free workouts to stream online and try out.My support and help and group accountability where I give away prizes! All for $140 in February. 
READY to order your 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack? Click here to order now and be sure to e-mail ASAP at suziebbcoach@gmail.com to let me know so I can add you to my Facebook support group. 

MY FRIEND RACHEL! She has completely transformed her body and life and it all started with the willingness to try the 21 Day Fix. She did several 5 rounds in 5 months.

To see more 21 Day Fix transformations click here

Results vary. Exercise and proper diet like recommended in the 21 Day Fix program are necessary to achieve and maintain weight loss and muscle definition.

‡Results achieved with continued use of 21 Day Fix.

Consult your physician and follow all safety instructions before beginning this or any exercise program and nutrition plan.

*30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If you're not satisfied with your results within 30 days, simply call Customer Service for a Return Authorization number to return the product for a full refund of the purchase price, less s&h—no questions asked.

Brian's results after following the 21 Day Fix program for 6 weeks in my online accountability group.