Why & How You Should Try New Foods!

So, when I first started coaching I ordered a bag of Greenberry Shakeology under Darrell. I wanted to have and try them all so I could speak honestly about each one. Guess what? I HATED IT. I believe my exact words to Darrell were "I'd rather lick an ashtray than drink this." Nice, huh?

Well, it's been almost 2 years since I tried it. I have had a few customers ask for samples, and I no longer had any. So I ordered a bag and broke it out this morning, fully expecting to think it was disgusting. Guess what? It was delicious. Darrell took one to work with him. On his way out the door, he stopped and asked me what The recipe was, because he likes it so much he wants to make it again.






➡️➡️➡️FYI I used one scoop Greenberry Shakeology, one cup of unsweetened cashew milk and 1/2 a cup of frozen peaches, totaling 1 ❤️ and 1/2 💜.⬅️⬅️⬅️

The point of this is NOT to get you to go order Greenberry Shakeoligy. The point is to get you to expand your thinking. Realize that as you start changing your eating habits, your tastebuds change. As you eliminate more and more processed foods and preservatives and artificial sweeteners, your body responds by regenerating taste buds that are open to nuances and flavor combinations that you may not have enjoyed before.

***Side Note: I finally found a way I love beets and cooked carrots- both things I thought I hated! You can scope out that recipe here!***





I challenge you to try something today that you thought you didn't like before. Maybe you haven't had it since you were a kid, but your mind tells you you still don't like it. Maybe you've only tried it raw, but should try roasting it (beets, anyone?). Maybe you had it canned, but not fresh. Either way, challenge yourself and share below what you will try- something old or something new!


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Quinoa Berry Parfait: Healthy, Delicious High Protein Breakfast

If you've been looking for an easy, delicious, protein packed breakfast or snack solution that will also add some sweetness to your day, look no further: these Berry and Quinoa parfaits are amazing!


Just looking at them makes me hungry for one- and they are a totally easy, guilt free option that has flavor as well as convenience. Throwing these together took me all of 5 minutes-- and for a busy mom like me, who wants to maintain the 95 pounds I worked hard to lose, they are going to be a new staple in my fridge!

I love that they easily translate to containers for my 21 Day Fix Mealplan, which works with my clean eating lifestyle. ***You can learn more about that, and how to make me your free coach, here!*** My current workout program, the Hammer and Chisel, follows the same easy portion system, so that eating right has become so much simpler.


Here's what you need:

*2 Cups Cooked Quinoa
*3 Cups plain, Nonfat Greek Yogurt
*4 Cups Fresh or Frozen Berries
*1 T Local Raw Honey
*4 Mason Jars

That's it!


Layer the ingredients in the jars evenly. I drizzled honey on top of each yogurt layer. I used frozen berries for a couple of reasons. First- convenience! They keep in the freezer, and I can just grab my purple container and measure them out quickly! The second is COST! You can always find a frozen selection of fruit much more cost effective than fresh, especially when fresh is out of season. Organic is more affordable this way, if you choose to, and flash frozen fruits also maintain their nutrients! Win-win-win!


Each one of these beautiful treats is modifiable to the 21 Day Fix Container System, with each one of the 4 servings counting as 1 Red, 1 Purple, and 1 Yellow. Healthy, balanced, delicious.

My goal is to make clean eating a part of my healthy lifestyle, to model those behaviors for my kids, and to help others do the same. If you need help on your journey or just have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me! I am here for you. Have a beautiful day, and let me know what you think! As always, live healthy, live happy. Love, Amanda

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Is Your Past Haunting You? Tips to Move On and CRUSH Your Goals!

This quote really speaks to me this morning. A lot of people feel like they've already FAILED at 2016, but it's only one week into the year! I'm not talking about just weight loss here, but ANY goals and aspirations you have.

So many people drag the failures of yesterday into today, but all that does is rob them of the potential to make today amazing. Is there anything that you should let go of but haven't? I challenge you to BLESS AND RELEASE!
So what does that mean exactly? How do we just let things go? Well, it's not simple, but it is valuable. Is something dragging you down? Weighing you down? Is there something you've tried to do before that you consider yourself a failure at? Most of us will have at least one thing that pops into our mind. Here's a few steps to help you decide how to handle it:

1. Decide if it's still a goal you have. Is it something important to your life now? Think about how it would feel if you had the opposite outcome. Would you feel better? Or maybe indifferent? If it would make you happier, or feel better, proceed to step 2!

2. Try again! Maybe the time wasn't right before. Maybe you didn't have the right tools. Maybe you need to enlist better support. But if this is a goal that will improve your life, you need to let the past go and try again. There may be new variables that will help you succeed this time.

3. Don't just wish for it, work for it! What can you do to improve your chances of succeeding? What tools can you give yourself that you didn't have before? Can you add accountability somehow?

4. If perhaps you decided you would be indifferent to the result, this is when you need to bless and release. So what does that mean exactly? That means not bringing it up at every turn. That means truly forgiving yourself (or the other person) for not making that happen. That means putting it out into the universe and making peace with it. And then MOVING ON.


What is one thing in your life that you need to let go? Have any other tips to share? Post them below! I love to hear from you! If you need support in achieving your health and fitness goals, please reach out to me via email or through my Facebook page. I am here to help you! As always, live healthy, live happy. Love, Amanda

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