Turkey Taco Boats

Turkey Taco Leafy Boats

Turkey Taco Filling

1/2 lb. ground turkey seasoned with Mrs. Dash Chipotle

1 c. black beans (soaked overnight and cooked in crockpot)

1 c. frozen corn

1 c. tomato/onion diced 

squeeze a lime

garlic

Layer on leafs of romaine.  

Top with a spoonful of mashed avocado and drizzle with homemade ranch dressing.  

Don't Let the Summer Heat Knock You OUT!

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/running/tips/running-in-heat/?sssdmh=dm17.680849&esrc=nwfitdailytip072713

Higher than 104 degrees:
No-brainer: Move it indoors, because you're at severe risk of heat-related illness, including heatstroke. (A 100-degree day with just 40 percent humidity will feel like 109 degrees.)

Between 91 and 103 degrees:
Exercise early in the morning, when it's coolest, and keep your workout superlight, suggests Brian Rosetti, a running coach and the founder of the Run S.M.A.R.T. Project.

Between 80 and 90 degrees:
Keep workouts shorter than usual and moderate, like this routine from Rosetti.
0 to 10 minutes: Jog at an easy, conversational pace.
10 to 15 minutes: Run at a harder pace (90 percent of maximum heart rate) for 30 seconds, followed by a 30-second recovery jog. Repeat four times.
15 to 25 minutes: Jog at an easy, conversational pace.

79 degrees or lower:
Save your long or most challenging runs for these milder days.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Brow Rice, & Veggies

What an awesome day today! 

 T.G.I.F.!!!  

I got to sleep in and woke up to find the house empty!!!  The hubby had woken up early, worked out, and then got himself ready for work and the nugget ready for school!  Off to work/school they went, and this mamma was still sleeping!  I'm usually the one to get Haylie to daycare in the mornings, and since she started two months ago, I have really missed staying in my pajamas until noon.  So I got up around 8 (yes, I know...that's what I call sleeping in),  did my morning routine:  water, shakeology, coffee while watching Live with Kelly & Michael.  Then, picked up the house, which wasn't much work today since the husband had already done most of it!!!  #spoiledandiknowit  Went for my 30 minute run, hubby rescued me from my long walk home on his way home from work, and so we decided to head to a movie!  We went to see The Heat.  Very funny!  but...very unhealthy...movie popcorn is my weakness.  So when we got home I knew I needed real food in me, and so I made a healthy breakfast burrito.  Then, after playing with the kiddo and watching Monsters for the MILLION GAZILLIONTH time, I made this scrumptious dinner.  Notice my plates?!??!  They are my obsession now that I am trying to eat clean.  The portion slots make it so simple.  One slot for lean protein, one slot for whole grain, and two slots for veggies!  Feeling content and proud right now!!!  #newu4good

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Brown Rice, Peas/Corn, 

and Spinach Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

Parmesan Crusted Chicken 

(Chicken, Egg Beaters, Wheat Flour, Parmesan, Garlic, and Oregano)

Dressing

(Greek Yogurt, Skim Milk, Ranch Packet)

Fresh Spinach, Chicken, Mozzarella Pan Noodles with a side of zucchini garlic bread

Wow was this a yummy one!  I've been bad about following recipes lately and instead just throwing together healthy ingredients.  I do like to keep my ingredient list very minimal so it's been neat exploring how different veggies taste!

Pasta:
- whole grain noodles
- olive oil
- garlic
- reduced fat parmesan
- pan seared chicken breast (diced) - season with Mrs. Dash Table Seasoning
- fresh spinach (toss this in after you take all of the above off the stove.  I have learned quickly that fresh spinach wilts fast, and I personally prefer the slightly crisp taste! )

Parmesan Bread (aka...parmesan roasted zucchini):
- one zucchini - sliced lengthwise, then in half
- bake in oven skins up  350 for 10-15 minutes.  (gets the natural juices and flavoring going)
- flip over and top with garlic & parmesan cheese.  then back in the oven 425 for 5 minutes.

Sauce:
- can natural tomato sauce
- basil
- oregano
- sea salt
- pepper

*DISCLAIMER:  VEGETABLES FILL YOU UP FAST!  this was way too much food so I have some yummy leftovers for lunch tomorrow :)

Been working a lot on my clean eating!  Want to join my free Clean Eating Support group send me a message at anewyouforgood@gmail.com or check out Coach Kristen

Cottage Cheese, Cucumbers, and Cherry Tomatoes
Afternoon Snack

Garlic Chicken & Kale Soup w/wheat bun

1 carton if organic veg broth or low sodium chicken broth 
1 cup chopped carrots 
1 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp basil 
Add as much kale as you want at end. 

Let simmer on high in crockpot for 3-4 hours. 

I added more of the seasonings to our liking at the end:)

30 Day Crunch Challenge...30 Days to Clean & Lean

Big things are happening this month!!!  We started out this month with doing a 30 Day Crunch Challenge.  It's very simple.  Just do 100 Crunches a day.  You can do them all at once, split them up, do a combo of ab exercises, whatever!  Just get your crunch on every day!!!  If you would like to join, please head over to my facebook group and ask to join in:

Crunch Challenge by Coach Kristen

Next big thing coming up is Monday, July 15th, I'm going to be doing a little professional development and reading up on Clean Eating.  "You can't out-train a bad diet".   and that is where I am at.  I have gotten this fitness thing down to a T!  I'm addicted, I crave it, but even though I'm not eating "bad" all the time, I'm not seeing the progress I could, if I focused on my nutrition.  Sot it's time to get back to the basics!  So join me my 30 days to Clean & Lean Group page by shooting me a message at anewyouforgood@gmail.com

In the mean time, try this Flat Belly Diet out.  

It's combining our July goals (crunches and clean eating) into one!  

30 Days into Insanity

Kristen's Journey

In January, I decided I needed to do something different with my life.  I was tired, moody, and the heaviest I have ever been.  Of course it affected everyone around me too especially my husband and daughter.  Being a stay at home mom and my husband working night shift for the air force, I found it very easy to just stay at home.   Luckily, I woke up one day and realized that something needed to change and that I was cheating myself and my daughter out of this beautiful life here in hawaii!

So I joined a Beachbody Challenge group.  I started clean eating, drinking shakeology, and I did Insanity for the second attempt, but this time I DID IT!!!  I lost 10 lbs in the first month, and then my weight kind of plateaued.  I noticed the rest of my weight slowly fall over the followings months, but what kept me going was the support of my groups and also feeling a difference in my energy levels, my happiness, and my clothes!!!

Currently I am doing another round of Insanity.  I just finished month 1 and am doing recovery week mixed in with some Island adventures including hiking up to a beautiful ocean view of a lighthouse!!  I can feel my body changing again, and all though the numbers on the scale are not really budging again, it's okay.  I know I'm being healthy, and the weight will come off if I just keep with it!!!

When I first started this journey, I kept focusing on becoming one of those "Before & After" photos.  I never thought it would take me this long, and that has caused me a lot of frustration at times and temptation to give up, but again these accountability groups have kept me going!  So as I continue on my journey I'm reaching out to others and trying to help them make this lifestyle change too!

Being a teacher myself, I know how hard the summer months can be.  So many plans, and so little time.  You would think we would have all the time in the wold to workout, but knocking of a to-do list, time just seems to slip by.  So instead, let's focus on Clean Eating and Shakeology.  Mark your calendars for July 15, and join me as we do a 30 day Challenge - Schools out for the Summer.

If you are interested please contact me @ anewyouforgood@gmail.com