Quinoa Qrunch Burgers

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Quinoa Qrunch burgersYou like??

Sorry.. I know I’ve posted about these Quinoa Qrunch burgers before! But they’re SO good!

I heated it in a pan for ~10-15 minutes, and topped it with Chunky Sweet Salsa, avocado & nonfat plain Greek yogurt (like sour cream substitute).

You can get them in the freezer section of MOST regular grocery stores, usually near vegan burgers like Bocca Burgers. The brand is Qrunch

p.s. Sauté some asparagus at the same time! It eliminates bloat among countless other nutritional benefits.

Your Vision

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Your VisionSo true, right?!
I love this quote!

Holiday Party Pounds Prevention

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Holiday Party Pounds PreventionWouldn’t it be amazing to not only maintain your fitness but actually keep progressing AND not feel restricted for the Holidays?!

There are a few moments where the struggle is REAL.. But It IS possible.. I’ve done it before! And it’s worth it! You don’t have to eat 100% clean but you do have to be conscious, make smart choices & get back on track ASAP!

Let’s plan ahead & still enjoy friends, family & the season! C’mon.. We can do this!

 

Sweet Potato Snack

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Sweet Potato SnackIs it still helpful to see ‪‎foodspiration‬?
I wanted a ‪Quest Bar‬ this afternoon but opted for this nutrient packed ‪sweet potato‬ snack/dessert instead… it was FANTASTIC

It’s the insides of a small baked sweet potato (we baked a bunch this week) plus a few dashes of cinnamon & nutmeg, a couple tiny drops of Vanilla Sweet Leaf Stevia (found on Amazon.com), all mixed together and topped with ‪‎TruWhip‬ (a little healthier alternative to whipped cream–not all stores carry it). The sweet potato can be hot OR cold:)

Does this look good?

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Does this look goodDoes this look good?? Idk, but it was!!

My hubby prepared several servings of red quinoa mixed w/kidney beans made with low sodium organic chicken broth… Ready to put with different meals throughout the week. So I added grilled chicken, chunky salsa, avocado, tomatoes, & non-fat plain Greek Yogurt as the substitute for Sour Cream!!

Pre Weekend PepTalk

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What’s more difficult -weekends or weekdays??Pre Weekend PreTalk

Weekends often include going out to eat, alcohol, more access to food/snacks because you’re not distracted by work, less of an eating routine & just generally MORE TEMPTATIONS.

Couple all that with a missed workout(s) or lack of activity & you could be gaining a half of a pound of FAT every weekend! Maybe more.

You might not see it until later but it adds up weekend after weekend. I have to remind myself how HARD I work & how hard it is to lose unwanted fat. You have to decide WHEN it’s worth it & when it’s not.

How to PREVENT it:
1. Grocery shop BEFORE the weekend to stock up on more fruits & veggies, your fav healthy treats, a motivating fitness magazine & more water!

2. Determine your game plan.. What will you eat this weekend & when? What’s worth it & what’s NOT. When do you need to bring snacks & when does your workout HAVE TO happen?

3. Get an accountability partner or join a challenge group for accountability

4. Fit your workout in EARLY

5. Remove all *trigger foods* & drinks from sight and access.

Cleaner Creamer

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Cleaner CreamerHave you tried Coconut Oil blended into your coffee?! Well.. I did & it was GREAT! I posted a while back about cleaner creamers & while I appreciated all the feedback, I wasn’t a huge fan of “so delicious” coconut creamer.

But someone suggested blending coconut oil. I poured my cup of hot coffee into the blender, added 1/4 teaspoon of Organic Coconut Oil & blended it for a few seconds. I added a Vanilla Sweet Leaf Stevia drop (lots of flavors on Amazon.com) & voila.. It was awesome & HEALTHY.. Coconut Oil has SO many health & weightloss benefits.

Tip from Chalene – What to Post on Facebook!

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At the recent Platinum Edge Conference, Chalene jokingly talked about Coaches posting too many post-workout sweaty selfies, their calories burned on their FitBits, and pictures of them kissing a Shakeology bag!

But that’s because it’s TOUGH to know what to post!

Here’s a list of what works. Copy & paste this list.

Types of Facebook Posts:

1. Share a tool or resource that’s helped you – an app, a new finding, a new book, etc

2. Entertain – upload a video from your phone (not a link …posts with links don’t make it to the newsfeed as well) or share a funny story

3. Pedestal – highlight, welcome or honor someone

4. Question/Poll your audience (I almost ALWAYS ask a Q).

5. Must have an Upswing (when opening up about your struggles, include a positive, i.e. what are you going to do about it and how are you overcoming it)

6. Posts that save people time or money – I’m personally trying to figure this one out & you may see me test it 🙂

7. Answer FAQ’s – listen to what people always ask and do a post to answer

8. Motivational

9. How-to or a system (this works on Facebook & Pinterest)

10. Gratitude Posts (I’m grateful for…. )

11. “This is who I am” post

12. One of every 10 posts should be an invitation to your challenge group or to Coaching (or an invite to your blog, call or webinar).

13. A progress picture! ..ok, I added this one myself 🙂

Side tip #1: Make sure your posts trigger an immediate desire to like or comment. And posts should often direct people to a place you can collect email addresses so that you’re growing your contact list. The trick is to not include a link in the post.. that prevents it from getting to as many newsfeeds. If you put it in comments or ON THE PICTURE, the post should get good traction.

Side tip #2: Break up posts into 2-3 sentences at a time. People are MUCH more likely to read it that way!

Turning Challenge Participants into Coaches

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Here is a fantastic business-building tip from the Platinum Edge Conference!

Turning Challenge Participants into Coaches

8-Star Diamond Andrea Crowder (part of the Team Hardcore organization) shared what she asks Challenge participants towards the end of a challenge group:

Which one best describes you right now?

A. Someone who wants to continue on their own path and possibly do another program or challenge group;

B. Someone who wants “A” but also interested in the Coach discounts on products & programs;

C. Someone who wants A & B but also wants to help others along the way – i.e. pay it forward and earn an income.

This was not her exact quote, but it was something to that effect. BRILLIANT if you ask me!

Make it your own as you see fit. Remember, even those who don’t reply or reply with A, don’t take them off your list of people you’ve introduced the business to. So many who are top coaches right now brushed off that initial planted seed about the business opportunity. But someone SMART followed up with them and asked if they’ve given it any thought.

Work In Progress Here!

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Work in ProgressJust some work in progress here!

You don’t have to have a gym membership, you don’t even have to have weights, you don’t even need a full 30 minutes (yes, those things are great & can help but not absolutely necessary!). You need a workout plan, daily accountability, & nutrition guidelines that you can LIVE with!

If you’re doing PiYo, you know how triceps push-ups give your arms great shape!

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