Meal Planning June 29-July 5, 2015

Well it is late here and I want to get to bed so tonight it is short and sweet as I did not work today (when I would normally have written this post!) 

I set a goal for myself though and that was to share my meal plan each and every Monday as part of....

My Meal plan was done as of last night and shared with my health and fitness groups that I run but I save my public postings for Monday! As you know I find it essential to moving forward with my healthy habits to have a meal plan in place for the week!! 

Here you go - my meal plan for the week - once again following the 21 day Fix Nutrition Plan!!

Fancy Fancy right?! 

I am thankful for a client who put this spreadsheet together and was kind enough to allow me to use it!! 

Well there you have it - plan in place for the week and I am ready to rock it!!

Are you ready?!?!

Homemade BBQ Sauce

It's SUMMERTIME and who doesn't love getting out their grill & having a BBQ!!

Oh who am I kidding I have a husband who will grill all year long!! He has grilled in downpours, snow, and sunshine!! 

One of my favorite foods on the grill is BBQ chicken and I use to always buy bottled BBQ sauce until I started my clean eating journey. At that time I started reading labels and found the majority of BBQ sauces out there are loaded with a ton of extra ingredients - ingredients I couldn't pronounce and therefore I didn't want to use in cooking.

This lead me on a hunt for a homemade BBQ sauce that myself and my family would love!! It has taken some time to finally get to the point we are at today but I am now thankful I have a BBQ sauce we all love!! 

What I also love about this recipe is you can make it more or less tangy depending on your preference!! Read below the recipe to find out how!

Presenting Homemade Clean BBQ Sauce!!

As I said I love my BBQ Chicken...we paired it with fresh corn on the cob and spinach from our garden!!

YUMMO!!

Recipe for Homemade BBQ Sauce:

Ingredients...
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
8-16 ounces tomato sauce (or leave it out all together)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
1/2 cup EVOO
1/2 cup water

Directions...
1. In a medium saucepan combine all ingredients except oil and bring sauce to a boil.
2. Continue boiling 3 to 4 minutes
3. Remove from heat and stir in oil
Your sauce is ready to go at this point!! 

Note: If you would like extra tangy sauce leave our the tomato sauce. If you want a mild yet somewhat tangy sauce play around with the amount of tomato sauce you use. We have had this recipe with no tomato sauce, 8 ounces tomato sauce added, and the 16 ounces of tomato sauce added. All leave you with a different flavor so find the one you love!!

All that is left is to go make yourself some BBQ sauce and get grillin'!!

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does!! 

Until next time I leave you with this...

Your Choice - Eat Healthy or Not!!

Need help getting started?

I can help!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

Meal Planning June 22-29, 2015

Seriously I use to tell myself ALL the TIME...

Monday, I'll start a new routine

Monday, I'll eat healthier

Monday, I'll exercise

Monday, I'll start a cleaning schedule for the house

Monday, I'll get to bed earlier

Monday Monday Monday

well guess how many Mondays have come and gone - too many to count!!

Today may be Monday,

                                  It is also THE day when you get moving on those goals and dreams you have in your head!! Make today YOUR Day to finally put your plans into action!!

                                       

                  NO EXCUSES

If the thought of taking action scares you or overwhelms you then I suggest you find someone you can trust to support you along the way!! 

I also suggest you take that plan and write it on paper. 

Next step is to break it down into manageable steps.

After that choose 1-2 steps to focus on and get moving!!

For example, when I started my health and fitness journey back in 2012 the thought of cleaning up my nutrition and exercising was a bit too much for me to handle. I also didn't want to give up the foods I loved or those that made me feel good. (there was a lot I didn't know at the time about my eating habits!!)

My first step was to get up early 3 days a week to exercise and eventually make it to 6 days a week.

Next even though I fought it like crazy was to create a meal plan...Yes I know meal planning is what I always talk about on Mondays but the truth is I HATED meal planning when I first gave it a try. I thought it took too long, I thought it would cost us more money, I thought I couldn't stick to a plan, I thought I would miss the foods I was use to eating....

all of those were excuses I was telling myself!!

The moment I started meal planning I saw the light and hit my goal!!

Why am I telling you all of this?

Well it's simple really, I want to help you NOT make the mistakes I made when I began my health and fitness journey!! Whether you are beginning, you hit a plateau, or you have been working out for quite some time - to all of us our nutrition is important!! I have found the best way to keep my nutrition in check is to 

MEAL PLAN!!

This week I am back to following the 21 day fix clean eating nutrition plan!!

Why? 

It works and it is simple to follow and gets you the results you want!!

Here is my meal plan for the week...

Going forward each Monday I will be sharing with you my meal plan!!

You can also get the inside scoop on meal planning when you join me for one of my 30 day groups. (want more information on the groups - contact me HERE!!)

Remember this - we all have to eat so why not learn how to eat healthier, why not learn how to help your family eat healthier, and in the end you will be rewarding your body the best way you know how...by taking care of it!!

Your Choice - Eat Healthy or Not!!

Need help getting started?
I can help!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

Summer Sale time is HERE!! Discounted Beachbody programs, equipment, and apparel!!

You know what time it is?!?!

It is Summer Sizzle Sale time!!

That's right once a year TeamBeachbody offers an incredible opportunity to get some of your favorite workout programs, equipment, and apparel for deep discounts!!  I don't know about you but I love me some SALES! All sale items are NOT live as of the time of this posting BUT if you are interested please get in contact with me ASAP as I can add you to my CONTACT LIST for the sale.

The sale items will be rolled out throughout the day TODAY, June 9th and the sale will end on June 17th. Caution though there are LIMITED QUANTITIES though so once the sale item sells out, it is gone even if before the 17th!! Based on previous years items do sell out quickly so no delay in your ordering today!!

So how much of a discount are we talking???
25%-70% off regular price!!


What's on sale....

• 10 Minute Trainer 43% off
• Brazil Butt Lift + the Green Band 16% off
• Hip Hop Abs & Dance Party Series DVD 68% off
• Hip Hop Abs Dance Party Series DVD and weighted gloves 57%
• Insanity Deluxe Workouts 49% off
• Insanity The Asylum Volume 1+ Equipment Buddy Kit 53% off
• Les Miss Combat + Combat Gloves (Medium and Large Only) 55% off
• Les Mills Combat Gloves (Medium and Large only) 84% off
• Les Mills Pump 32% off
• Les Mills Pump with no weights or barbells 
• Les Mills Pump Deluxe DVDs 66% off
• P90X Free P90X Plus 53%
• P90X Plus 62% off
• P90X2 and Stability Ball 53% off
• Slim in 6 29% off
• Tai Cheng 43% off
• Squishy Ball 59% off
• Stability Ball +Medicine Ball combo 62% off
• Team Beachbody Apparel Up to 65% off
• Rumbleroller is 16% off
• Ankle Weights 45% off
• The Black Resistance band with the over the door attachment 56% off
• Jump Mat 44% off

I know I am stocking up - I am thinking birthdays, Christmas, Father's day, friends who love fitness - there is something for everyone when it comes to fitness!!

Personal Picks...
Here is my personal opinion on a few of the items here...If you are even slightly interested in any of the Les Mills workouts - GET THEM TODAY!! The Les Mills programs are being discontinued by Beachbody so whatever is in stock is IT!! These workouts are incredible - COMBAT and PUMP!! I have done both along with the deluxe DVDs and they are incredible!! COMBAT holy abs!  

Brazil Butt Lift is another favorite and what better time than when we are wearing shorts and bathing suits - non surgical butt lift with this workout!

Those who love cardio and do a lot of jumping, the JUMP MAT is great!! I was fortunate enough to win my jump mat and I now USE IT ALL THE TIME!! My kids love it too!

Like I said I already ordered my Team Beachbody apparel - for me, for my coaches, clients, and friends!!

Seriously I could go on and on about all my favorites but truly it is what is best for YOU!!

I don't think you can go wrong with any of these items listed!!

Here's the DIRECT LINK TO THE SUMMER SALE

Note: To know when the link is live get on my CONTACT LIST!!

If you have a team beachbody coach already please contact your coach! 

If you do not have a coach then I am happy to assist you, guide you and help you reach your health and fitness goals!

It's time to kick off Summer In Style! If you want something more customized for your specific health and fitness goals I would be happy to help you find the right fit for you!

LETS make this your HEALTHIEST SUMMER EVER!!!

Join my OPERATION SUMMER HEALTH AND FITNESS GROUP!!
SUPPORT, ACCOUNTABILITY, MEAL PLANNING, TRAVEL TIPS, AND MORE!!

To learn more Contact ME or fill out the application below:

Fill out my online form.

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Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

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Tex-Mex Quinoa Bake

Each month when my Clean Eating magazine comes in the mail, I can't wait to dive into and see what new recipes they have for me!! 

I remember back when I didn't like cooking - it was a daunting task and it was so much easier to either go out to eat (which included the occasional drive-thru) or microwave a frozen dinner. 
Easy right, we need quick and easy!!


Well fast forward to the present day and I can tell you I LOVE to COOK!!


It does sometimes take longer than I would like and yes I still on occasion enjoy going out (no drive-thru for me though!!) but no microwave frozen dinners live in my house anymore!! 
Nowadays I look for healthy and simple quick meals to make and if it is a quick one that is a bonus!!

Tonight I want to share with you a recipe I got from Clean Eating Magazine and it is filled with so much flavor my husband went back for seconds and my kids finished their plates no problem!
(parents you know this is huge when there is no whining or nose snubbing at the dinner table!)

I share with you 

I made only a few adjustments to the original recipe

Ingredients...
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoon EVOO
1 small sweet onion, chopped finely
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped finely
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 15oz can black beans, drained, rinsed
5 oz. shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions...
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mist an 8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan on high, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in quinoa and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Pour quinoa into a a large mixing bowl. Add cumin and stir to combine
2. While quinoa is simmering, in a large skillet on medium-high heat, add oil and heat. Add onion, bell pepper, black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook stirring until lightly browned ~ 8-10 minutes. 
Add corn and cook until corn is heated through ~ 3 minutes.  Add beans and cook until heated through ~ 2 minutes. Each time you add new ingredients be sure to continue to mix in the pan. 
3. Add onion and bell pepper mixture to quinoa and mix to combine. Stir in 3 oz of cheese. 
4. Transfer quinoa mixture to prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 2 oz of cheese over top. Bake until cheese is melted ~ 10 to 12 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, sprinkle cilantro on top and serve. 

So easy, so delicious, and so good for you!!

Need more healthy recipes? Need help getting started eating healthier? Ask me about my healthy eating support and accountability groups where I teach you how to eat healthy, share some more of these delicious recipes, meal planning tips, and best of all help you learn how to make this part of your lifestyle!!

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

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Meal Planning Monday June 8-14, 2015

Another Monday is here and what are you going to do? 
Are you going to sit there and let it be what it is?
Or are you going to set your goals, put your plan in place, and get moving?

The decision is yours but I gotta tell you it starts with YOU!!


An Investment in your Health will by far be the very best investment you ever make!!

Invest the time

Invest the money
Dedicate yourself to taking better care of YOU!!

The way I personally do that is focusing on my nutrition because at the end of the day WE ALL HAVE TO EAT to survive!!

You again can choose here...EAT CRAP or EAT HEALTHY!!
I choose to eat healthy and I would love to help others learn how to do the same!! 

It all begins with focusing on what you are eating NOW!! 
So break out that pencil and paper and keep a food journal. This helps determine what foods you ARE eating and it also helps you determine how certain foods make you feel or when you might be stress and/or emotional eating. 

Next step is to make a meal plan. I do this every Sunday and I am ready to go come Monday morning with what I am going to eat! It takes the guess work out of what to eat, it saves on my grocery bill (only buying what is needed), and it helps keep my body in check healthwise!! 

Here is mine for this week:

I have this plan posted in my kitchen and in my office. I prep as much as I can for the week on Sunday and Monday. The more you can prep the easier your week will be. I do however cook most of my dinners fresh that night (unless we are having leftovers!!) Regardless it all comes down to the planning ahead of time!! When you have a plan in place you are more likely to succeed when life hands you a curve ball...and trust me it will!!

No matter what though, always remember if you WANT to eat healthier or live an overall healthy lifestyle YOU CAN!! It is possible!! All the roadblocks standing in your way are EXCUSES! The sooner you let go of those the sooner you will be begin to feel happier & healthier!!

Bottom Line....YOU CAN DO IT!!

I'd love to help you get started!!
Let's talk!! 

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonhorcher2

myshakeology.com/alysonhorcher2

facebook.com/alyson.horcher

Meal Planning Monday June 1-7, 2015

Is it really Monday already?
Is it really June already?
Are both my kids really finishing school this week?

Well the good news is that I LOVE Mondays!

A day to hit the restart button should you need it and another day to remember we are blessed with LIFE!!

June means Summer will officially be here and Summer is my favorite season!! 
Sun, warm weather, more time with my family, cookouts...ahh Summer is so darn wonderful!!

School is finishing for both my kids which means Addyson will have completed her first year of school (preschool but it is still time she has been in a classroom setting), Leo will be graduating Kindergarten - WHAT?!?! I remember when he was born and now he is getting ready to move onto First GRADE!! Insert tears from momma here - bittersweet tears!! I am so happy for my kids to be growing up, learning, and enjoying life but I am also sad my babies are no longer babies!! 

I can't say it will be an easy week but for sure it will be a memorable one!! 

Well whether I am crying, smiling, or exercising you know me I like to go into my week with a plan in place for my nutrition and exercise routine!! I can tell you when I don't make my plan Sunday I start off Monday grazing. It is crazy how having that piece of paper (my meal plan) in the kitchen and my office totally keeps me on track!! When I don't I either don't eat (which isn't good) or I choose not so healthy options (also not so good). 

What's a girl to do then? Well MEAL  PLAN of course!! So today that is exactly what I did!! 
Here is my plan for the week....
I finished my 8 week hybrid schedule on Sunday and I plan on repeating it starting next week. Turbofire, Chalean Extreme, and PiYo - my Chalene Johnson hybrid I should call it!! 
It totally rocked!!
This week is my Fitness Fun week so I am mixing it all up!! 
Food wise I am trying a few new recipes - 
quinoa crunch yogurt parfait, tex mex quinoa bake, and grilled honey lime chicken.
Love me some new recipes!!

So What's on your agenda this week? Did you too make a meal plan? If not, get planning now!! Better late than never!!

Have a fabulous week my friends!!