Fruit Salad with Yogurt

It's Tuesday and that means another yummy recipe is coming your way! 

Today I am sharing a recipe I have used as a snack and main meal. 

It is super yummy and fits into my clean eating lifestyle!!

Fruit Salad with Yogurt

Ingredients...

8 fresh strawberries, rinsed & sliced

1/4 cup blueberries, rinsed

3/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt

1/8 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

8 walnut halves, sliced or finely chopped

Directions...

Place yogurt in bowl  and top with fruit & nuts. Sprinkle coconut on top. 

ENJOY!!

I am also incorporating the 21 Day Fix program color coded portion control containers into my meals therefore this recipe is equal to 

1 purple, 1 red, 1 blue, and 1 orange.  

The 21 Day Fix Eating Plan book calls for 8 walnut halves = to 1 blue container. The blue container can hold more than that so I counted my halves out!!

orange container is missing in this photo

Another day another tastey clean recipe to share!! 

Hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I do!! Until next week...

Interested in more clean eating recipes or maybe you want to get on the healthy train? Join my next 30 day Clean Eating and Shakeology challenge group. This type of group is great for someone who is not yet ready to start incorporating exercise but wants to learn how to eat better....healthier!! I will teach you everything I have learned and more!! We will talk about what foods to eat and what not to eat, meal plan, incorporate shakeology into your daily regime, daily doses of motivation, recipes, tips, etc. If you would like more information regarding this group please CONTACT ME and we will discuss what would best fit your needs!!

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

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21 Day Fix Meal Planning and More

If you have been following my blog you know I like to plan out my week on Sundays!! So today is none other than Sunday and so that means time to get  myself on track for the week ahead. 

What's on the Agenda this week? 

My BIRTHDAY!! I will be 37 years old tomorrow the 17th.  My goodness where has time gone! I normally do not look forward to my birthday because it means I am another year older but this year I am looking at my birthday in a whole new light.  It is another day to thank God for giving me this wonderful life. So much has happened in this past year I seriously cannot believe it. A lot didn't happen either and so this year is another year I am thankful to be given another chance to to get it done the right way this time. 

So another Sunday, another year older but I am definitely feeling the wiser part this time!! I have learned so much this past year about myself and am truly grateful that I have given my health a spot on my priority list! Some might think that sounds crazy but for so long I didn't treat my health as a priority. I wasn't taking care of myself and that then lead to me not taking the best care of my loved ones who count on me. 

I know I know I am suppose to be sharing my 21 Day Fix meal plan but I think it is important to understand where I am coming from and why I choose to do the 21 day Fix program.  I am at my goal weight, I am happy with the shape of my body, I feel great, I have a ton of energy, I am at home with my kids yet working a business that provides adequate income, but I am always looking for ways to challenge myself and ways to expand my knowledge.  This is where the 21 Day Fix comes in...
Yes I workout, Yes I eat healthy but there are always way to improve. What attracted me to the FIX is the color coded portion control containers. Did you know you could eat too  much healthy food too? Well this past week I have learned that I was over eating in many of the food groups. Lesson learned thanks to the handy dandy Fix containers - 

Yep those are the containers I use to portion out each of my meals.  
What I also do is create a meal plan that incorporate a set number of these containers throughout the day 3 Green, 2 Purple, 4 Red, 2 Yellow, 1 Blue, 1 Orange, and 2 teaspoons. 

Here's my plan for the week - (click on it to enlarge it)

I then create my grocery list around what I don't have on my plan, go shopping and start prepping what I can to make life easier throughout the week!! 

Simple enough and it makes the world of difference between staying on track or not!! So there you have it, my meal plan completed and I am all set for another fabulous week!! Have a great Sunday!!

Are you interested in healthier eating options or want to do an overhaul on your diet.  Let me know!  Together we can determine what is the best action plan for you.  See I am a Beachbody Coach and I help people reach their health and fitness goals - WHY? because I needed help at one point too and now it is my turn to return the favor!! Whether you want to learn how to eat healthy and/or want to incorporate exercise into your day - 

I have a solution for you! Join me!!

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

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myshakeology.com/alysonh

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Clean Eating Snacks Ideas

What do you eat for your snacks? Do your snacks leave you feeling full? or wanting more? A tip I learned when I was first introduced to clean eating was to always pair a protein and a complex carbohydrate at eat meal.  This helps sustain your energy and blood sugar thus preventing a crash which often leads to binging!!  You also want to aim for 5-6 meals per day consisting of clean healthy food! You also do not want to forget to keep your portions in check. 

Here are a few ideas for healthy snacks...

apple slices and handful of almonds
Protein shake
sliced veggies (2 cups) and hummus (2 tablespoons)
medium banana and peanut butter
2 hard-boiled eggs with tomato and basil
string cheese and fruit
1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup fruit
Fresh fruit popsicles
Clean granola and peanut butter
salad loaded with veggies and sprinkled with feta cheese and/or nuts
1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup berries
Yogurt Parfait
celery with peanut butter (if kids are home add a few raisins for Ants on a log)
Shakeology
apple slices and water packed can of tuna
egg whites with feta, sliced tomato, and spinach
whole grain crackers and nut butter

I also have a few more listed under Eat Clean Recipes so be sure to check that section out if you need more ideas.  

We all need to eat but if we choose to eat healthy foods then we are setting ourselves up for success.  Planning is key too. If you lead a busy life then having snacks and meals planned and prepared ahead of time will keep you control of what you are eating.  Each week I meal plan and I have to say it has saved me many times!! I follow my plan and stay on track!!

Stay Strong and remember how great you feel when you eat healthy!!

If you need help figuring out what to eat and when or pairing foods or meal planning please feel free to contact me and we can set up a time to discuss your current habits.

Now is the time to learn how to

Live a Fit, Happy, and Healthy life

and WE will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonh

myshakeology.com/alysonh

facebook.com/alysonhorcher

@alysonhorcher - Instagram