Sunday, July 13, 2014

21 Day Fix end to week 2

I keep asking myself: why did I chose this time of year to do this program? 4th of July parties, local township fair, fireworks/s'mores, and another local carnival- all during the simple 21 days!
But hey- if I can stick with it during busy, fried food, and unclean eating times- then I can do it any time!

Week two is coming to an end. I am enjoying this program! Definitely simple, takes the stress out of "what to eat today", and I am noticing not only strength and progression with my workouts but also with my eating.

Here's to the final week!


Monday, July 7, 2014

Clean eating steak marinade




Clean Eating Flank Steak Marinade

1lb Flank Steak
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 TBSP worcestershire sauce
1 TBSP Raw Honey
Pinch of Garlic Powder

Mix all well with a whisk

Marinade 4-24 hours depending on strength of taste desired!

Sunday, July 6, 2014

21 Day Fix Week 2 Meal Plan

Week 1 Done! Now to Week 2.
Now that I have the hang of it- planning and prepping is easy! Honestly it took me only 1 hour to completely understand the program and plan.

Here is Week 2's Meal Plan and I am already seeing results on and off the scale!


Sunday, June 29, 2014

21 Day Fix Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing


Makes 8 servings, about 6 tsp. each
per serving= one orange container

3 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
3 TBSP Fresh Lemon Juice
3 TBSP Dijon Mustard
2 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
6 TBSP EV Olive Oil

1. Combine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; whisk well
2. Slowly add oil while whisking, mix well

Store in air tight container in fridge. 


21 Day Fix Salad Dressings- Balsamic Vinaigrette

Balsamic Vinaigrette
 (makes 8 servings, about 6 tsp. each)
Per serving= ONE orange container

6 TBSP. balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. raw honey
2 tsp. dijon mustard
6 TBSP. EV Olive Oil

1. Combine vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in medium bowl; wisk well
2. stir in mustard; mix well
3. Slowly add oil while wisking; mix well

Store in air tight container in fridge- if needed let sit 30 minutes room temp and stir before serving.

Banana Pancakes

Ingredients
*Makes 3 pancakes.
Fix Portions (for 3 pancakes):  1/2 yellow, ½ red, 1 purple, 2 tsp oil

·         1 egg
·         1/2 banana
·        1/2 cup oats
·         1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 
·         1/2 tsp vanilla extract
·         1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions
1.      Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth (about 30 seconds)
2.      Pour onto a lightly greased griddle or griddle pan (I use a very small amount of real,      unsalted butter)
3.      Cook until lightly brown on both sides
4.      Drizzle with 2 tsp of 100% pure maple syrup 

21 Day Fix Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Makes 8 servings (2 cookies per serving)

2 cookies= One YELLOW container

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. sea salt
2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
1/4 cup golden raisins 
1/4 cup chopped raw walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Lightly coat baking sheet with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine oats, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl, mix well.
4. Add bananas, raisins, and walnuts, mix well.
5. Drop by heaping TBSP. onto prepared baking sheet, flatten cookies with a spatula.
6. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until firm.

Store in air tight container.