Wednesday, January 28, 2015

 

 

 What is 21 Day Fix EXTREME?


The original 21 Day Fix® was designed to make losing weight so simple . . . you never had to diet again. That’s why it became America’s #1 home fitness and nutrition program.

Now, Autumn Calabrese has created 21 Day Fix EXTREME, to get you seriously shredded in the shortest time possible. This breakthrough 21-day fitness and nutrition program combines simple portion control, clean eating, and extreme 30-minute workouts to help you finally get the lean, defined hard body you’ve always wanted.

 
What makes 21 Day Fix EXTREME incredibly effective and unique?

 
• You get seven EXTREME 30-minute workouts, one for each day of the week—so your mind never gets bored, and your body never adapts. The workouts feature a unique blend of steady-state aerobics, resistance training, and explosive power moves that target every muscle in the body—to help you get shredded fast.

 
• For your nutrition, you’ll not only be practicing portion control—you’ll be eating ONLY clean foods. No treats. No cheats. No excuses. Plus, you’ll get Autumn’s all-new 21 Day Fix EXTREME recipes to help you achieve your very best results.

 
• No other program has you eating this well and working this hard. But if you want a lean six-pack, cut arms, ripped shoulders, and toned legs . . . you have to take it up a notch. It’s going to take guts, intensity, and drive. But, it’s only 21 days.

 
What's included in the Essential Kit?
 
7 color-coded portion-control containers.

25-oz Shakeology shaker cup.

6 high-intensity 30-minute workouts.

Start Here trifold, featuring quickstart guide and workout calendar.

21 Day Fix EXTREME Eating Plan.

Countdown to Competition: Autumn's own competition nutrition plan for getting stage-ready and ripped in 21 days.

1 Bonus workout: Dirty 30 Extreme.

 
 





 
 



                      How Does it Work??

            You'll do one 30-minute high-intensity workout per day.
             
            The portion-control containers will help you keep your portions in check.
             
            The Eating Plan will let you know exactly what to eat, when—and how to eat cleaner than ever.
             
            After 21 days of extreme fitness and clean nutrition…you're going to have some serious results

             


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Free weights and/or resistance bands (not included in the 21 Day Fix EXTREME Essential Package).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Are you ready!! Comes out February 2nd!! 
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sunday, January 18, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Rainy Day Clean Eating Chicken Soup

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Rainy Day Clean Eating Chicken Soup


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (Makes approximately 16 cups)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                INGREDIENTS:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1 tbsp olive oil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1 large onion – chopped
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 large leeks – chopped
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                6 small carrots – peeled and sliced
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 parsnips – peeled and sliced
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                4 cups chicken broth – no sugar added
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                4 cups water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                4 large, raw chicken breasts – cut into bite size pieces
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1 tsp garlic powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1 tbsp marjoram
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Brown rice or noodles – Cooked separately according to package directions (omit for paleo)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (I used brown rice with Quinoa.  I made the rice separately and put it in the bowl then added the chicken soup to the top and stir.  This way the rice will not get all soggy)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                DIRECTIONS:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Using a non stick pan, sauté the onions, leeks, carrots and parsnips in the olive oil until the leeks and onions wilt (about 5 – 7 minutes).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Transfer your vegetables to a large soup pot and add your broth, water and herbs. Cook for half an hour.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Add chicken breast and cook for another 1/2 hour.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Monday, January 12, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                CLEAN EATING SLOW COOKER ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (Makes 22 Meatballs)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                INGREDIENTS:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1 1/2 pounds lean, ground turkey
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1 tablespoon onion powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1 1/2 cups clean tomato sauce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1/4 cup fresh, grated parmesan cheese


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                DIRECTIONS:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                In a large mixing bowl, knead the turkey together with the spices.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Roll meat into 22, walnut sized meatballs, and place in a single layer in your slow cooker 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Pour the tomato sauce over the top, being sure to cover the meatballs well and evenly.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sprinkle the cheese across the top and set the slow cooker to low heat for 4 hours.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Serve over pasta with a little extra parmesan cheese.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Note: These are a fairly dense meatball. You can add finely chopped mushrooms to the mixture to soften them up a bit. About 1/2 to 1 cup should be fine, and you’ll get more meatballs out of it to boot.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Recipe courtesy of http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-slow-cooker-italian-meatballs/

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Saturday, January 10, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                COMING SOON!! Spring 2015 UNLIMITED STREAMING ACCESS

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 7, 2015


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                21 Day Fix Approved -- 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Crockpot Turkey Chili


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. 1/2 white onion, chopped
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. 1 sweet bell pepper (yellow), chopped
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                5. 1 (15 oz.) can canned diced tomatoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                6. 1 (15 oz.) can whole-kernel corn, drained
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                7. 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                8. 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                9. 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                10. 2 tsp. chili powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                11. 2 tsp. ground cumin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                12. 1 tsp. crushed red peppers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                13. Himalayan salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                14. Plain Greek Yogurt (optional topping)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                15. Green Onions, diced (optional topping)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Instructions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Cook turkey, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, 4 to 5 minutes, or until turkey browns. Drain; discard fat.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Add all ingredients and turkey mixture to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours (or warm until needed).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Add a dollop of plain greek yogurt and top with green onions before serving (optional).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. ENJOY!!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                21 Day Fix Container Equivalents (for 2 cups of chili)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. 1 Red = Turkey Meat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. 1 Green = Sauce, Peppers, and Onion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. 1 Yellow = Beans & Corn
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. If you use the yogurt, add an additional 1/2 red.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Support/Challenge/Accountability Group




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SooooWhat Exactly is This Challenge Group Thing?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Here’s a brief description of the definition:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                A challenge group is a private Facebook group of individuals who are currently using a Beachbody fitness program. While some challenge groups want you to use one specific program, for my groups, it doesn’t matter which program you’re doing because I just want to help you succeed. In this group, we post about the workouts, our nutrition, what we are struggling with, and our successes. It’s a great way to keep and build motivation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The great thing about challenge groups is we are all there for the same reason and are all looking for support, motivation, and accountability.  Also it is helpful to hear about others experiences and share tips...good and bad!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                You of course can skip workouts and eat junk and tell everyone you did the opposite and no one will know but who does that help? Definetly NOT YOU!  So be honest if you are struggling with workouts or just didn not feel like working out post that! if you ate a cupcake for lunch post it...BUT know that if you put half the effort in you will only get half the results! so be honest with yourself and put the work in...i promise it will be worth it!  Also remember nobody’s perfect! I do not always eat perfectly, and I do miss a workout but i try to make it up on a rest day or double up one day.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                There really is no better way to get the best results than by joining. It’s fun, and you build relationships with others who are facing the exact same challenges as you. It’s good support.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                How to Be Part of the Next Challenge

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. I have to be your Coach.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. You have to be following a Beachbody Program.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Be present in the daily posts! This is whole point of the group to post your daily workouts, successes and failures. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                What If I’m Not Your Coach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                If you don’t already have a coach, click here to Create a free account and make me your coach.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (Already have a coach? Ask them if they run any challenge groups, and if not, you can always send me an email at makeyourselfstrong@yahoo.com and I can let you know how to switch coaches.)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ready to Get Started?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Connect with me on Make Yourself Strong - Facebook, or contacting me at makeyourselfstrong@yahoo.com to see what groups we have going starting.