Meal Planning for a successful Week!!

BLAH - that is what life has been like lately or should I say a BLUR!!

So much has been going on and most days I feel like I am barely staying afloat!!

You know what I mean?

If there were only more hours in the day or at least one more of me!
Between working my 9-5 job, beachbody coaching, mom of 2 very involved kids, housework, volunteering, head chef at the Horcher house (only chef really!) and I am sure I could add a few more jobs onto the list but I think you get my point. I know I am not alone with the overcrowded schedule as this is how most of us live our lives anymore.



The good news is that there are a few tips and tricks I have learned and many I plan on continuing to learn that help me get it all done and well through it all....

First that has been my saving grace for quite some time - MEAL PLANNING and PREPPING for the week ahead. Let's face it - we all need to eat and drink to survive yet I know so many that forego eating because they are too busy. I also know many that REALLY want to eat healthier but say they don't have time to cook healthy meals. Meal planning and prepping helps me take care of both of these excuses!! YEEESSSSSSS - at first it takes time to find and get into your groove but once you do MY GOODNESS you are golden.

When you have a plan in place and the food prepped and ready to go it makes running out the door on time (or GAH - EARLIER!) easier. It also makes running home and warm up and eat a healthy dinner possible!!

lunch today at work

This is how it worked in my house yesterday...
Let me back up when we arrived home late Saturday evening after being gone for a week..
Sunday came and piles of laundry had to be done, our fridge was empty, we were all tired, luggage and more was scattered all over our downstairs. I knew what I had to get done though and so I got started -
Step 1: The meal Plan
Step 2: Grocery shopping
Step 3: Cook food
Step 4: Portion Food
 and in between did my other daily duties as well but guess what I got it done.

meal plan for the week!!

Having a plan in place and food ready to go, meant putting our lunches together this morning was a breeze.
Coming home from work and then picking up kids I was able to quickly throw dinner on the stove to heat it up.

some of our dinners prepped for the week

While dinner is heating I helped my kids with their homework. If I hadn't prepped our dinner I have no idea what we would have ate and I probably would not have had the time to help with homework.

Meal planning and prepping totally make my life easier and these days I will take whatever easy I can get!!

So if you too would like to make life easier and healthier then we should totally talk!! I can help you get started but you gotta want to do it as I won't do it for you.

Cheers to a new week

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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Banana Sunshine Greenberry Shakeology

Another great Greenberry Shakeology Recipe...

Banana Sunshine Greenberry Shakeology

Ingredients...

1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology

1 banana

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup water

Directions...

Mix all ingredients in blender, blend, serve, and ENJOY!!

Serves 1

Interested in more shakeology recipes or learning about clean eating? Join my next 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating group.  Not only do you receive some incredible recipes, learn all about shakeology, but you also learn how to eat healthier by eating clean.  I provide you and the other members of the group meal plans, tips, guidance, accountability, and a whole lot more.  If you are interested in learning more about these types of groups - CONTACT ME

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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Crock Pot Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Life as we know it is hectic so why not make it a little easier and USE a CROCK POT!!
I saw this recipe on a friend's blog and it spoke to me -
Chicken... Check
Sweet Potatoes...Check (my new favorite)
Carrots...Check (my kids' favorite vegetable)

So I figured if it sounded this good it probably tastes great too and I was right!! We had this for dinner tonight and it was so darn yummy!! I made a few modifications to the original recipe that my friend had posted but the end result was PERFECT!! The chicken and vegetables were so tender from the crock pot! The only thing I would try differently next time is to lessen the amount of chili powder I use to 1/2 teaspoon.  My kids said the vegetables were too hot (although they still ate them!)

Crock Pot Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Ingredients...
3 large sweet potatoes, cut into thick pieces
5 large carrots, chopped into large pieces
1 large onion, chopped
4 chicken breasts (or tonight I used 8 chicken breast tenders)
2 cans reduced sodium chicken broth (can add another 1/2 can if you prefer a more stew-like dinner)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Directions...
1. Place chicken and vegetables in crock pot.
2. Add in chicken broth, tomato paste, garlic ,soy sauce, and chili powder and stir.
3.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is fork tender.

Enjoy!!
Tonight I served this dish with a side of Quinoa and brown rice medley and a side of steamed broccoli.

Serves 4

Interested in more Healthy & Clean Eating Recipes? 

Need ideas how to get started eating healthy?  

MESSAGE ME!!!!

Join my next challenge group and I will help educate you about the principles or clean eating, how to grocery shop for healthy foods while staying on budget, how to incorporate Shakeology into your daily menu, share healthy recipes, and so much more.

If you are interested in being a member of this group, please MESSAGE ME to hold you a spot in the group.  Space is limited as I like to keep my groups small so it is a more personal setting.  Any questions please feel free to ask or leave a comment below.  

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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No Bake Energy Bites

This recipe one of my challengers shared with me as she was trying to find Clean Eating Snack ideas.  I loved all the ingredients that were listed so I thought I should give it a try as well.

No Bake Energy Bites

Ingredients...
1 cup Old fashioned oats
2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/3 cup honey

Making No Bake Energy Bites with my little helper

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions...
1.  Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.


2.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
3.  Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you like.  
4.  Store in airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to one week.

ENJOY!!!!!
Makes about 20-25 balls


Again, another clean recipe that my family and I loved!  My daughter especially kept coming back for more!!
If you want to make the recipe even cleaner opt to not add the chocolate chips. I personally chose to add the chocolate chips this time around.


If you are interested in learning more about clean eating (a much healthier version of eating) feel free to MESSAGE ME.  I have a ton of recipes that have yet to be posted and every week I do a meal plan so I can keep myself and my family on track.  You never know what each day brings so at least you can be prepared when it comes to the food you put in your mouth!!

~Alyson

Leading a fit, healthy, and happy Life

TOGETHER

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Want to Lose Weight and Learn about Healthy Eating?

Whether you have been told you need to lose weight by your doctor or you feel you need to lose weight the key to losing weight and keeping it off is simple - Eat Healthy!!!!  

To help lose weight, you should also add in at least 20 minutes of exercise 6 days a week.  If you are looking for a way to start your journey slowly, one step at a time,  I have the answer for you.  

All you have to do is Keep Reading...

Eating healthy is not just something you do until you lose the weight it is a life long journey.  Once you start eating more healthy you will want to do more and more because of the way it makes you feel.  You figure out how you can have natural energy just by fueling your body with the right foods.  You figure out how you can be happier (not only because you lost weight) again by fueling your body with the right foods.You figure out you LOOK, feel, and are healthier by fueling your body with the right foods. 

So how does one eat healthier? 
Do you know? 

Here is your chance to learn how to eat healthier - 

I will be holding a 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating Group.  

Do you have 30 days to CHANGE your health, increase your ENERGY, improve DIGESTION, and curb your CRAVINGS?   That is all I ask for is 30 days to let me help you learn about Healthy Eating.  Part of my approach to eating healthy is replacing one meal a day with Shakeology.  What is Shakeology? 

Simply put, it is the healthiest meal of the day.  Shakeology is my life saver!! I am a busy mom who feels like I am being pulled in all types of directions.  My Shakeology is my one meal a day that I don't have to prepare or think about.  I just shake and go - it is really that easy and the most nutritious thing I put into my body the entire day!!!!

In order to be a member of this group you must COMMIT to drinking Shakeology at least once a day for the 30 days of the challenge.  I will be there with you every step of the way. In addition to drinking Shakeology you also have to COMMIT to having an open mind and be ready for CHANGE.  I will share with you all that I have learned about eating Healthier.  There are dozens of useful approaches to eating healthier, however the one I have adopted and find the easiest to fit into my life and makes me feel the best is - Clean Eating.  

What is Clean Eating? Well that and a whole bunch more will be discussed in our group!  

In addition to the 30 Day Shakeology and Clean Eating group I am offering optional participation in a 3 day Shakeology Cleanse.  I have now completed the shakeology cleanse two times and both times I have reaped the rewards.  I am now looking to do it again (recommended to complete the cleanse once every quarter) and want to extend an invitation to those individuals who want a Jump Start to their healthy living journey.  To read more about the Shakeology 3 day Cleanse - CLICK HERE.  

Now you may have already decided you want to be apart of this adventure but I have even more to share with you.  There will be a prize at the end of the 30 Day Challenge for one person in the group.  This person will have actively participated in the group, completed all assignments, and went above and beyond any other challenger.  If by chance there is a tie at the end then we will have then have to look at the tie breaker - Who had the most significant transformation!  The prize,  I guarantee will help you continue your New Healthy lifestyle.  I call this particular prize my Healthy Eating Bible!! 

Now is the time to make the change - COMMIT today and tomorrow you will wake up with a new found feeling!  You will be PROUD of yourself for deciding to take this challenge and join my group. 

This is what you need to do:
1.  Create a FREE Membership on TeamBeachbody.com by using THIS LINK.  

Once you have signed up for your membership I will be YOUR COACH.  Your journey begins with me by your side!!  I am a hands on coach with an open door policy.  It is all about getting fit and healthy the RIGHT way with the RIGHT support.  
2.  Order your Shakeology Home Direct  HERE 
and give me your COMMITMENT to drink Shakeology once a day throughout the 30 days of the challenge.  If you want the BEST price, ask me how you can save 25% off your Shakeology order and any future purchase from BeachBody.  
3.  DECIDE Yes or No if you want to participate in the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse. 

of course, any questions you have please CONTACT ME.  




You can do this, You have the power to make the decision, Make the decision for CHANGE!!!!  
I have given you the opportunity, it is in your hands...all you have to do now is TAKE IT!!!!                                                                    






Oh and Shakeology has a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee so there is NO excuse not to take part in this challenge.

Looking forward to starting the journey with you!

~Alyson

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Busy Life, Healthy Way Challenge Group

These days is seems harder and harder to get DONE what we need to get DONE, right?!?!  Our to do lists are ever growing and we are constantly being asked to do more and yet we find ourselves saying YES even though we don't know how in the world we will be able to do it.  Anyone with me?  

On top of it all, you know you should be taking care of yourself but really WHO HAS TIME to do that?  By the time you get home from work or have time after the kids are to bed the last thing you want to do is exercise, STILL WITH ME??  

Oh, eating healthy - HA, who has time to do that? and who can afford to buy all that fresh food at all those expensive markets?  

LISTEN TO ME AND HEAR ME...

THESE ARE ALL EXCUSES YOU ARE TELLING YOURSELF!! 

THIS IS YOUR OUT FOR NOT TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF!!

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news people, but we all can find the time to take better care of ourselves.  

Okay so you agree with me that I am right and you are making excuses for not finding the time to take care of yourself.  Well what are you going to do about it?  Do you have any idea where to start?  Yes we all know we should exercise for at least 20 minutes a day and eat healthy but how when life is already so busy, how do you find the time to do this?  

Believe it or not, I too was in this same situation almost a year ago exactly!! I knew what I had to do but didn't know how to do it.  

Luckily I was able to find someone who did know what to do and had done it herself. She was my inspiration and she was able to lay the path for me to a healthier and MUCH happier lifestyle.  Yes, I still struggle with managing everything I need to get done but even that I am getting better at. Having my health on my side and at its peak performance I am able to manage a much tougher schedule and I get a ton more done than I use to.  

Here is what you have to do - TRUST ME!! 

Allow me to show you the path that I was fortunate to learn.

Allow me to share with you the tips and tricks that allow me to eat healthy and stay on a budget.

Allow me to share with you and help you learn how to incorporate exercise into your already booked day.

Allow me to be your COACH!!

Trying to do it by yourself and all at once can set you up for failure.  I am here to set you up for success.  

Join me and CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!

I am putting together a group of people who already lead busy lives BUT want to make positive changes to their lives.  

The people I am looking for want to incorporate exercise, healthy eating, and better time management into their lives. 

 The people I am looking for can be male, female, working, stay at home, students, etc.  

All I need from these people is their COMMITMENT to be ALL IN and be ready to make changes that will drastically change their future.

Today 

I am announcing the Kick off of my 

latest and greatest challenge group!!!!

Okay what is this challenge group all about?  

First this is a small private group of individuals who will all give me their commitment to be an active participant int he group.  The group will be of like minded people who want to lose weight, get in shape, have  more ENERGY, and eat healthier.  I will create a private facebook group for us all to be a part of.  We will be doing this together as a team.  We will be there for each other to support, motivate, and inspire!  I will share with you how you can lose weight, gain muscle, tone your body, meal planning tips, sample meal plans, help you build your very own meal plan, fitness tips and tricks, free coaching by ME, how to shop for healthy foods (and on a budget), how to increase your energy, time management tips, and the list goes on and on.  I am also very  open to suggestions on what topics YOU as a challenger want to be covered.  We all have our own personal obstacles to overcome so voice them to me and we can talk about them individually or as a group - its your call!!  I check in with you on a daily basis in the group.  When you have the daily support, it makes a huge difference in the outcome.  It then becomes a ripple effect of positivity!  You feel better about yourself, you look better, you have more energy, and you start to notice what a difference all of these positive changes are having on your LIFE!!!!  

This is not about working out all day or starving yourself.  This is a program that is proven to get you results that helps teach you about a healthy lifestyle for LASTING results.  I want you to succeed and not give up or bounce back.  

What you need to do is this:
1.  Create a FREE MEMBERSHIP at TeamBeachbody.com 
CLICK HERE FOR FREE MEMBERSHIP


2.  Choose a Beachbody at home Fitness program
I will help you choose which program would work best for YOU if you don't know which one to choose.

3.  Drink SHAKEOLOGY daily
You will be eating 5-6 smaller meals with the healthier eating plans I share with you. Shakeology would replace one of these meals daily.   

4.  Give me your Commitment to stay with us for the 12 weeks of the Challenge. 
You want to lose weight. You want to tone up. You want to finally be happy with the number on the scale.  You can get those things in 90 days but you have to commit!!!!

If you want to save some cash, the best option is for you to order a challenge pack.  This is an a la carte package - it includes the following:
1. One complete BeachBody Workout Program (Insanity, P90x, TurboFire, 10 Minute Trainer, etc).  
2.  Shakeology Home Direct for one month
3. VIP Club Membership which gives you 10% of all products as well as an AWESOME meal planner and diet guide!
4. Me, as your personal one on one coach for FREE!!
Note: You also sometimes get a free workout DVD along with the purchase of a challenge pack so that would be another bonus!!!!

These Challenge Packs are the #1 way to help you lose the weight you want to FINALLY get rid of, get  your healthy eating habits started right, and SAVE MONEY $$

 ORDER YOUR CHALLENGE PACK NOW

What do you have to lose Besides a few pounds that is?  What do you have to gain?  Hmm, lets see - a slimmer and more toned body, natural energy, regularity, self confidence, and the pure joy of success!!!!

Now is the time to take the first step and decide you want to make the change NOW!!!!

Message me to sign up for this incredible life changing event!!!!

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

Here's to you and  healthier more fit life

xoxo, 

Alyson