Recipe Thursday: Meatloaf Muffins!

I made these on Tuesday night...mixed them in a few minutes, put them in the oven, did my TurboFire workout and by the time I was done, so were they! I only made half the recipe and I think next time I'll add some chopped veggies but they were delicious! They made for a great lunch - easy to pack and with some carrots and pickles, very filling! Enjoy!

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins


Nutritional Info
Fat: 5.8g
Carbohydrates: 10.6g
Calories: 164.5
Protein: 16.7g

Ingredients
2 lbs. Lean or Extra Lean Ground Turkey
1 box Stove Top Stuffing mix (unprepared)
2 egg whites
1 c. water

Directions

Spray muffin pan. Mix all ingredients together and fill muffin cups with mixture. Mixture will fit into 12 muffin cups rounded at the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Serve with Turkey gravy if desired.

Number of Servings: 12

Monday Accountability: Week 2

I'm excited to post this, not because I did perfectly last week but because I still feel good about how I did and even though I didn't weigh in or measure this morning, I feel I'm making progress! (Any of my fellow ladies out there can appreciate that there are just some weeks you know that you shouldn't weigh in...right??)


Last week:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I was going to get in 2 workouts each day and it didn't happen. No excuses but I will say that thanks to the nature of my visit, I still met my calorie burn targets each day and ate very well. Friday I cut the stretching a little short but definitely did a hard core workout. Saturday went as planned but I missed my official workout Sunday. Still no excuses but I still hit my calorie burn target thanks to running around with my 4 year old Goddaughter. Highlight of the week had to be my Turbo class with amazing friends on Saturday! I've posted a couple pictures at the end of this blog so be sure to scroll down!

Onto week 4 of the TurboFire / ChaLEAN Extreme hybrid!

Current / Goal Stats:
Weight: didn't weigh in / goal is under 150 but more focused on...

Body Fat: didn't measure / goal is under 22%

Nutrition Plan:
1500-1750 calories each day - I've been doing pretty well so far but I can always do better!

Workout Plan:

Monday (Day 24)
REST DAY!

Tuesday (Day 25)
TurboFire Fire 30 + Abs 10

Wednesday (Day 26)
Morning: TurboFire Fire 45 EZ Class + Stretch 10
Evening: 30 minute run

Thursday (Day 27)
Morning TurboFire Core 20 + Stretch 40 Class
Evening: Volleyball tournament!

Friday (Day 28)
TurboFire Fire 45 Class + Stretch 10

Saturday (Day 29) - GOOD LUCK ON YOUR MARATHON COREY!!
Morning: Susan G Komen 5K for a Cure with my family. Please click here to learn how to support our cause!
Evening: ChaLEAN Extreme Push Circuit 1 - first workout with my new Bowflex SelectTechs!! + TurboFire Stretch 10

Sunday (Day 30)
ChaLEAN Extreme Burn it off + Extreme Abs






Gotta love a good Turbo class!!! This was the part where I was just trying to keep up! Thanks Angie!!

 


We are a HOT group of ladies...in more ways than one! Love these girls!!!



Harmful Soda

Special thanks to my sister for sending this one to me...this will definitely make me think twice about my drink of choice. I know I won't be "perfect" about it and I'll still have my diet pepsi here or there but if you've been looking for some extra motivation to cut some of the pop - diet or regular! - out of your routine, this might be it....





Via: Term Life Insurance

Shakeology and the Glycemic Index

I talk about (and enjoy!) Shakeology a LOT. Like all the time. I drink Shakeology nearly everyday and I love trying new combinations of add-ins for my breakfast treat...or dinner...or whenever I drink it! I definitely do have a sweet tooth and I like getting my chocolate fix but for me, Shakeology is about a lot more than that...it's about my health and wellness.

This shake makes is easy for me to be sure I'm getting a nutritious, filling meal that doesn't take a ton of grocery shopping (which I hate) or time (which none of us have!). Being a coach means I get 25% off too which isn't bad but shoot me an email or click the "Are you addicted?" tab for more information about that. The biggest thing though for me is knowing what a healthy choice this is! I'm not diabetic but my dad and grandmother are / were and after a borderline blood sugar test myself, I know I need to be careful. Imagine my excitement when I found out that Shakeology is certified low glycemic index!!

Check out this video for more info, email me with questions (gabriellah99@beachbody.com) and check out my Shakeology website for the science, nutrition info, recipes, and ordering information (http://tiny.cc/GetShakeology). Let me know what you think!

Monday Accountability!

So starting today, my good friend and Turbo Sister, Jaime and I are posting our fitness and nutrition plans for the week to help keep us on track and achieving our goals.

I'm currently on day 17 of the TurboFire / ChaLEAN Extreme Hybrid program and I'm loving it so far! I'll be doing some traveling this week but you better believe I'm packing my resistance bands and DVDs to stay on track.

Current / Goal Stats:

Weight: 155 lbs / goal is under 150 but more focused on...

Body Fat: 26.1% / goal is under 22%

Nutrition Plan:
1500-1750 calories each day - I've been doing pretty well so far but I can always do better!


Workout Plan:

Monday (Day 17)
REST DAY!

Tuesday (Day 18)
Morning: ChaLEAN Extreme Burn Circuit 2 (with resistance bands since I'll be on the road) and TurboFire Stretch 10
Evening: TurboKick Round 44 for at least 30 minutes

Wednesday (Day 19)
Morning: ChaLEAN Extreme Burn Intervals and Ab Burner
Evening: TurboKick Round 44 for at least 30 minutes

Thursday (Day 20)
Morning: ChaLEAN Extreme Burn Circuit 3 (with resistance bands as I'll be on the road) and TurboFire Stretch 10
Evening: Volleyball!!!! (assuming my flights get me back in time!! *fingers crossed*

Friday (Day 21)
Morning: TurboKick Round 44 - entire round
Afternoon: TurboFire Abs 10 and Stretch 40 (the stretch class will be my Good Friday quiet / meditation time so I'll be doing this at about 1 pm)

Saturday (Day 22)
Morning: Michigan Girls are invading Toledo TurboKick!!!!! Can't wait to see my girls and get my sweat on!! (This will replace the scheduled TurboFire Fire 45 workout)

Sunday (Day 23)
Morning: TurboFire HIIT 15 and Stretch 10

Are you CRAZY about getting in shape? You need the Asylum!

This will be my post-marathon-winter blues program which I'll be starting mid-November...can't wait! As an added bonus, anyone who orders the Asylum from me by the end of April, will receive 3 packets of Shakeology, a Shakeology shaker cup (great for on the go) and a sheet of recipes at no charge to you! Just go to http://tiny.cc/CoachG to order and email me at gabriellah99@beachbody.com so I can confirm that your order went through and get your information so I can send you your Shakeology care package!

On the road and still on track!

Just in case you missed my video on Wednesday night, I just wanted to reinforce that being on the road doesn't mean that you have to get off track. A couple tips I also point out in the video...

- If you can, book a suite. I was able to find a 1 bedroom suite for only $10 more than the cheapest hotel in the area in which I was staying. It's worth it for the extra room that affords me...not to mention the DVD player so I had my TurboFire and ChaLEAN Extreme on a regular screen instead of just my laptop.

- Yes weights are hard to pack but that doesn't mean that you have to skip your strength training. Resistance bands are a great way to make sure that you can do strength training but they're easy and light to pack. Same for toning bands.

- Not sure you'll have a laptop or DVD player? Make sure you're in a hotel with a workout room or a pool. I find I have less bulk to pack when I stick with a pool or in-room workout (no workout shoes to worry about!) but do what you know works best for you.

Enjoy!

Recipe Thursday: Tuna Salad

I made this earlier this week as part of my healthier lunch initiative. I do well at selecting healthy foods when I'm eating out but packing lunch is cheaper and doesn't allow me the chance to make a bad choice! I had this with carrots and mango...it was delicious!

The BEST Tuna Salad


Nutritional Info
Fat: 1.8g
Carbohydrates: 7.9g
Calories: 193.5
Protein: 34.3g

Ingredients
1 can Albacore Tuna
2/3 cup non-fat Cottage Cheese
4 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt (I used fat free and it turned out just as good)
1/4 small red onion, chopped finely
1 stalk celery, chopped finely
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Splash of lemon juice
Pinch or two of dill (my pinch is more like a tablespoon!)

Directions

Just throw into a bowl, give it a good mix and ENJOY!

Number of Servings: 2 (I couldn't fit half of this mix on one sandwich so I think it makes about 2.5 servings...)

http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000224tuna_salad_sandwich.php

My results

Recipe Thursday: Nutty Noodles with Chicken

I was so excited to try a recipe with PB2 (one of my favorite addictions in my well lifestyle) and I was not disappointed. I strongly encourage you to try it!

Nutty Noodles with Chicken

Nutritional Info
Fat: 4.6g
Carbohydrates: 54.8g
Calories: 363.8
Protein: 30.3g
Ingredients

Sauce:
1/2 c. low fat, low sodium chicken broth
1/3 c. PB2 powder (order here: http://tiny.cc/getPB2)
3 Tbs. teriyaki sauce
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 Tbs. lime juice
1/8 - 1/4 tsp. red pepper

Noodles:
6 cups spaghetti noodles, cooked
3/4 c. chopped green onion
1 1/2 c. grated carrot (I just chopped mine)
1 1/2 c. broccoli flowerets, cut into thin slices
1/2 c. thinly sliced red cabbage
4 Tbs. dry roasted peanuts, chopped (optional - not included in nutrition info)
18 oz. Diced chicken breast