Meal Planning ReDo & Workout Update

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday...is it really only Wednesday?  

on the Beach in Cozumel, Mexico

Sunday when I put my weekly plan 

together seems forever ago yet it is only 3 days ago. Why does this week feel like it is dragging? I have a funny feeling it has something to do with me being in the Caribbean last week for my first ever vacation with only my husband since having children. AHHHH. Yes, I think my mind is still on vacation time!! 

Forgive me if this week I seem a bit on the slower side responding to messages or posting. I am working on them all just at a slower speed than I am use to!! 

Well as I said I did my meal planning on my Sunday like I always do BUT I did make a big boo boo on it. See I planned Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as my 21 Day Fix 3 day Quick Fix (don't know what the quick fix is?ASK!) and Friday includes a lot of meat. See I am Catholic and right now we are celebrating Lent and during lent we abstain from eating meat on Fridays. Again I don't know where my head was when I was putting together my meal plan this week but obviously it forgot about no Meat on Fridays. 

I have however NOT eaten Chocolate which I gave up for Lent so at least I remembered that one!! 

Since I made a boo boo on my meal plan I had to revise it for Friday. Now I plan on doing the 21 day Fix 3 day Quick Fix Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I debated doing this Quick Fix or the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse but since I have not done the Quick Fix yet I figured why not try it!! You know you never know the outcome until you try - RIGHT?!?!

Here is my revised Meal Plan for the week:

Still using the 21 day Fix color Coded Portion control system!!

I am back to P90x3 and I started Block 3 this week!! Excited to finish this program up in just a few more weeks!! I have loved every minute of it! Why? I find it challenging and although I don't always feel like I am working out (like holding yoga poses for 45 sec) I know that I am! Each week I have done this program I have seen progress which is always a good thing. My progress right now is different than others. My goal is to continue to maintain my goal weight which I have AND continue to define my muscles which this program has helped me do as well. 

I did take a break mid P90x3 to do the new program called the 21 Day Fix which is only 21 days in length. I did this because I wanted to be knowledgeable about the program so I could help my customers and challenge group participants. I also LOVED the 21 Day Fix. The moves seem simple enough when you start and then OH MY do you feel them!! I also love the color coded portion control container system used as well. (as you can see from my meal plan above I have continued using the color coded system). If you would like to read more about the 21 day fix please CLICK HERE for all the details!!

and also while I was away on vacation I got to meet the creator of the 21 day Fix - Autumn Calabrese!! I was so excited!! I didn't even care I was soaked with sweat from after completing her live workout aboard the S.S. Beachbody Cruise that I won!!

ahh, me and Autumn Calabrese - creator of the 21 day Fix.
This pic was a prize I earned for my success as a coach!!

Well no time like the present to get myself back into my groove and finish this week off strong!  Yes I have the post vacation blues but at least I have a wonderful job that allows me to stay at home with my kids and provide for my family! I have a great family, great friends, and great customers. It is because of these special people in my life I do my best to make the most of every single day!! No more living life according to someone else's schedule - my life, my decisions!! I choose to live WELL - healthy, fit, and financially secure!!

Be on the lookout for my upcoming Health and Fitness Challenge groups as I plan on making the most of April!! Many people have come to me and are dreading the summer months in bathing suits!! You don't have to be one of those people, instead join me and learn how you to can improve not only your body but your mind and life as well!! 

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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Mocha Frap Chocolate Shakeology

Thirsty Thursday Here and today we are talking about my favorite SHAKEOLOGY!! 

Last week I was in the mood to try out new shakeology recipes and I came across this particular one and it sounded good so I figured why  not try it.  So glad I did - delicious!! and don't forget oh so nutritious!!

Try it out and see how you like it!! 

Today it was a little afternoon pick me up!! 

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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No Bake Cookies

Chocolate Addict? Sweet tooth? oh boy do I have a good for you alternative - check out these No Bake Cookies...they are divine!!

No Bake Cookies

Ingredients...
1 cup natural peanut butter of almond butter
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup honey
1 cup Chocolate Shakeology
Walnuts (optional)

Directions...
1. Combine peanut butter, honey, oats, and Shakeology in medium bowl.  Mix well.
2. Roll 24 balls, each the size of 1 tablespoon - place on wax paper or tray
3. Flatten each slightly so takes on the shape of a traditional cookie
4. Garnish with one walnut each (optional)

Enjoy!!

Interested in more clean eating recipes, join my Challenge Group. Not only do you receive some incredible recipes, 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.  You even have the option is you would like to add in exercise and get an even more amazing lifestyle change.  If you are interested in learning more about these types of groups - CONTACT ME

or Maybe you are interested in learning more about what I do as a Beachbody Coach or maybe you are looking for a way to fulfill your passion to help others achieve their goals while also achieving your own. Oh and you also get a 25% discount on all products sold by BeachBody!!!!  If so, 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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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

I was looking for new clean snack ideas and let me tell you how excited I was when I came across this one - Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!!! Hello, you had me at Pumpkin but then to add in the other two buzz words "chocolate" and "muffin", I thought I was on the wrong website.  Nope, it was clean alright - it came from cleaneatingonline.com.  If you are new to clean eating, this is a website to check out if you need ideas on where to get started.  Another way to check out clean eating is to join my next Shakeology and Clean Eating Group.  If you are interested CONTACT ME so you can grab your spot.  

Okay lets talk about these muffins....

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients...

3/4 cup demerara, turbinado, or sucanant sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 eggs (next batch I will try 4 egg whites)

3/4 cup canned pumpkin

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions...

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place paper liners in muffin pan and spray lightly with cooking spray.

2. Mix sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and eggs together in a medium bowl.  Add pumpkin and water and mix again.

3.  In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.  

4.  Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix just until combined.  Stir in chocolate chips.

5.  Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.  Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Yields - 12 muffins

Check out my other Clean Eating Recipes HERE.  and again if you are interested in my next 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating Group, please CONTACT 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

beachbodycoach.com/alysonh

myshakeology.com/alysonh

facebook.com/alysonhorcher

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