Superfood Single Girl Skinny Cake

Moist delicious chocolate cake that's good for you?  YES!  Chocolate cake you can have for breakfast? DOUBLE YES!  Filling, energizing, low fat, low cal, and packed with Superfoods?  TRIPLE YES!

Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too?

Have i ever disappointed you with a recipe or program that didn't give your tastebuds and waistline the results you wanted?  NO!  That's now how this chic works.  I taste test for you (i know, it's hard work), i make sure my recipes are waistline and tastebud approved.  I make sure they are of the highest quality, made from the best ingredients, and will have you living a clean lifestyle.  WHY?  Because i want YOU to succeed at finding good health.  DUH.  :)

So in an effort to NOT disappoint.  I'm sharing my skinny secret for how to enjoy chocolate cake for breakfast and still lose weight.   

Intrigued????

There's more….

Because i want you to SUCCEED with your health and weight loss goals, i have a 21 day program that is all about portion control and 30 minute DAILY workouts that will get you in UNBELIEVABLE shape in just 3 weeks.  Yes, you heard that right…3 weeks to fit.  Some of the test group participants lost up to 15 lbs just in those 3 weeks.  Crazy, but true.  How?  Using the superfoods mentioned above in conjunction with a portion control system provided (specialized containers that measure the food for you: if it fits in you can eat it, if not, well, you have to save it for tomorrow).  Also the 30 minute workouts have been designed by celebrity trainer and figure competitor Autumn Calabrese.  It works, it's guaranteed (you have 30 days to try it and refund it).  Here are some of the results from the test group:

Contact me here if you want this program or to get enrolled.   You need to kick start your best habits NOW if you want to be Fall Back into Fall and Fall Back into You! 

Superfood Single Girl Skinny Cake

First, you MUST start with the right ingredients:  

patience is number one as it will take 30 minutes to make your cake.
2 egg whites
1/2 a VERY ripe large banana (makes about 1/4 cup mashed)
approx 2 Tbsp almond milk
a quick crank of sea salt
1 tsp coconut oil
AND the most important ingredient is one scoop of the chocolate superfood which you have to get through me right HERE. (i recommend ordering it on HD which will cut costs of shipping - a way better deal.)

I generally use this superfood protein powder to make rich velvety super nutrient dense smoothies like these ones, but sometimes a girl just needs a piece of cake.   You know what i'm saying….

Set your oven to 350
Mash the banana in a bowl
Add the egg whites, superfood powder, coconut oil, and almond milk
Whisk together well until you have the consistency of cake batter
Hit it with a crank of sea salt, stir again

Put in one or two oiled rammakins and bake in the oven for 30 minutes

Whalah- moist, rich, decadent, chocolate superfood cake that you can enjoy for breakfast.  This recipe makes one cake or two minis.  

The full recipe breaks down to UNDER:  350 calories, 10g HEALTHY fats, 7g fiber, 20g protein

Black Bean Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

Makes a 9″ one layer cake

1- 15 ounce can of unseasoned black beans 5 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 6 tablespoons coconut oil (melted) 1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons of Stevia 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation:

-Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 

-Spray a 9″ cake pan with extra virgin olive oil cooking spray, or just grease it with a thin layer of coconut oil. 

-Dust cocoa all over the inside of the pan, tapping to evenly distribute. 

-Drain and rinse beans in a strainer or colander. Shake off excess water. 

-Place beans, 3 of the eggs, vanilla, stevia, and salt into blender. Blend on high until beans are completely liquefied. No lumps!

-Whisk together cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix together honey and coconut oil. 

-Add remaining two eggs, beating for a minute after each addition. 

-Pour bean batter into egg mixture and mix. 

-Finally, stir in cocoa powder, and beat the batter on high for one minute, until smooth. Scrape batter into pan and smooth the top. Grip pan firmly by the edges and rap it on the counter a few times to pop any air bubbles.

-Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cake is done when the top is rounded and firm to the touch. After 10 minutes, turn out cake from pan, and flip over again on to a cooling rack. Let cool until cake reaches room temperature, then cover in plastic wrap. 

Cucumber Tomato Summer Salad

I am a huge, huge, H-U-G-E fan of cucumbers! I eat AT LEAST one a day. The Boyfriend will tell you, as much as I eat, I should turn into a cucumber one of these days. LOL!!! Whelp, it's Summer time here in New Jersey and it's been sweltering hot. I don't know about you but when the weather gets like this my body just craves sweet, sweet Summer foods -- and they are all primarily that of the vegetable kind. ;) As I was cleaning out my fridge last night I realized I had a few Jersey tomatoes (love them!) to use up before they went bad. It really drives me bananas when food is wasted. I also knew I wanted my daily dose of cucumber. That's when I remembered about that good old fashioned Cucumber and Tomato salad that my Momma raised me on. So, I started cutting up my cucumbers and tomatoes. The best part? It's a FABULO-SO side dish. This is great for parties or potlucks as well. Healthy, filling, and quick... my kind of side dish. 

• 2 Cucumbers
• 2 cups of cherry tomatoes (or other tomatoes)
• 1/2 onion chopped (optional)
• 1/2 avocado cubed (optional)

Vinaigrette 

• 1/4 cup of vinegar
• 1 tbsp of vegannaise (or lite mayo)
• cracked pepper to top

Directions:

1. Ready for this...chop and combine <Rocket science, I know!>
2. Vinaigrette: Wisk all 3 ingredients together.
3. Combine and toss. Chill before serving. 

Dinner for 2. Served.
2 reds, 2 greens. 1 tsp.

Easy enough right?! This will be on the menu next week. :D Gotta get it in while cucumbers and tomatoes are in season and in their peak. 

It’s Raining NEW STUFF at Team Beachbody

Every year when Beachbody hosts its annual Coach Summit, there are new fitness programs, new products, new apparel, and a whole BUNCH OF NEW STUFF released!  It is super exciting as a Coach and as a challenger.  This is the beauty of Beachbody because you are never bored with the same old stuff.  There is always something to challenge your fitness, keep you inspired, and provide better health.  So what are all these new products and how can you get them? Let's tell you, shall we?

July 20th  CIZE from Shaun T

This program is for absolutely everyone.  Even those who are the most fit!  Even those who can’t dance!

What’s included in the CIZE Base Kit?

1. 6 dance courses on 3 DVDs
2. Eat Up! Guide
3. Get Started Guide
4. Weekend Survival Guide
5. 8 Count Abs Workout
6. Hold Your Own DVD (Network Exclusive, only from your Coach)
7. Challenge Packs also include a 30 day supply of Shakeology, which is a must when you are looking for optimal results.

I will be running an exclusive Beta Test Group for this program beginning August 3rd. Fill out the application below if you are interested in joining!

July 21st  Shakeology BOOSTS

As if Shakeology didn’t have enough vitamins, nutrients, and basically everything your body needs to be in its best health, Beachbody wants to give you more.  These 3 types of BOOTS (additional scoops) allow you to create a PERSONAL superfood within your glass.

Shakeology Focused Energy Boost

If you’re looking for an effective pick-me-up without compromising your health, then this Boost is for you. Unlike traditional energy drinks that rely on chemicals, sugar, and large doses of caffeine to create energy spikes, Focused Energy Boost has ginseng and 100 mg of natural caffeine from guarana and green tea.

Not only does this amazing Boost give you energy, it also supports mental clarity, alertness, and focus.* Plus, there are no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives in this Boost—so now you can energize your day the healthy way.

Shakeology Power Greens Boost

Power Greens Boost is a convenient way to get a full serving of nutrient-dense vegetables while supporting your body’s acid/alkaline balance. One tiny scoop is like eating ⅔ cup leafy greens, ⅓ cup cucumber, and ⅓ of a large celery stalk!

Maybe you’re a veggie hater. Maybe you’re on-the-go and the menu options are less than ideal. Or maybe you just want to add more greens to your diet. Regardless, the bottom line is, when it comes to greens, the more you eat, the happier your body will be.

Shakeology Digestive Health Boost

Did you know the average American gets LESS THAN HALF of the daily recommended amount of fiber? Yep. No wonder our internal plumbing has problems. However, this incredible Boost supplies your body with a potent blend (7 grams) of both soluble AND insoluble fiber, setting this formula apart from typical fiber supplements that only contain soluble fiber.

So when you’re experiencing irregularity, bloating, or discomfort, this Boost will help while getting you back to feeling like yourself as soon as possible. Plus, if you add Digestive Health Boost to Chocolate Shakeology, you’ll get 52% of your daily recommended amount of fiber—in just one shake

July 22nd  Beachbody Performance Line

Game changer!  You know all those supplements that are thrown at you to make you run faster, hydrate better, and recover quicker?  Beachbody just blew them out of the water!  True to form, each of these 5 supplements are free of artificial ANYTHING and specific enough to meet your needs.

Energize: Pre Workout Formula to boost you ready for exercise

Hydrate: During Workout Formula to improve performance and replenish electrolytes

Recover: Post workout Formulas to provide speedy muscle recovery

Recharge: Nighttime Recovery Formula to combat muscle soreness and improve adaptation to exercise

Creatine: Mixed with Recover for post workout to improve muscle development

They can be used together, in any combination, or alone.  YOU decide!

Are you ready to step up your game???  You better believe I am getting one of everything and making the rest of 2015 my personal best!  Oh, and let’s not forget all the great apparel that is launching as well!

All of these things can be found at Team Beachbody

NEW Fixate Cookbook!!

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! 

Autumn Calabrese, creator of the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme has created a NEW COOKBOOK -- FIXATE! The book includes 101 of my favorite recipes, and they are ALL 21 Day Fix approved!

 Here's a little sneak peek!

The 21 Day Fix is our most popular program and it was a GAME CHANGER for me. It's helping so many of my Challengers FINALLY get results with a simple, portion control meal plan, NO Calorie Counting, and daily 30 minute workouts. It literally couldn't be easier or more straight forward! And best part ---> Those in my Challenge Groups who follow the plan generally lose up to 10-15 pounds!

So HOW can you get the Fixate cookbook for FREE?! Anyone who purchases a challenge pack from me this month will get a chance to Win a Free copy from ME! :) smile emoticon So hurry up!

WHAT'S A CHALLENGE PACK?
A new fitness program + 30 day supply of Shakeology + 30 day FREE trial of Beachbody on Demand + invite to join my next VIP support and accountability group!

For the rest of this month you can actually get the 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Beachbody on Demand (3 months access) Challenge Packs for LESS than a one-time order of Shakeology. AWESOME DEAL!!

There is a Team Beachbody exclusive purchase window till August 6th, 2015!!  Sign up with a free account here to get this book before August 6th!!  Click here to sign up for a FREE Membership!

Even Better I will support you every step of the way in an accountability group! 

Apply below for online support with your purchase! 

Seriously.... I got you completely covered for SUCCESS!! 

How Can I Be The First To Get Cize?

The release of CIZE is almost here!!!

This is going to be HOT HOT HOT!!! I have been getting a ton of questions on WHERE and WHEN people can purchase CIZE!!!!  I know everyone is so excited but I'm even more excited to tell you that we are 4 days away from the launch of Beachbody's newest fitness program CIZE!!

WHO IS CIZE FOR?  
Everyone!! I promise you- even if you CAN'T DANCE... this is still the program for you!! I am totally NOT A DANCER! I WISH I was but I could still do this program. Shaun T makes it REALLY fun and makes sure to break it down in very easy to follow steps. The best TIP for you- just try your best, don't over thin k the moves and HAVE FUN!! I'm actually confident that by doing this program over and over a few times that I might actually learn to be a good dancer ;) 

"Weight will start to go down, when you lose the baggage that's holding it up."-@ShaunTfitness

Cize is coming out in July and it could even be sooner than the originally specified date of July 20th! (Just one day before my Birthday!) So you definitely want to get on this list for the details.  I will be sending out an email with the package options and ordering details as soon as I am updated!  Plus you get exclusive access to my closed online Launch Group with Elite Coach support and accountability to help you rock out those results!!!

As a Coach, I had opportunity to try out not one but two of the Cize workouts - which are a lot of fun. I truly enjoyed laughing at myself on a daily basis!!!  I am SO glad and SO thankful that I get to do this workout in the comfort of my own home because ladies and gents, let me tell you, I am definitely that girl that thinks she can dance but when I catch a glimpse in the mirror I am shown otherwise. 

The nutrition plan is easy to follow and it uses the portion controlled container system to help you with nailing the portion sizes!  I have created 4 meal plans over the past 4 weeks that are specific to Cize that I am going to share in my upcoming Launch Group!

I am going to walk you through each workout, teach you how to make modifications, guide you through the program guide to make sure that you are doing the program correctly and my goal is to help you stay motivated, connected, supported and to give you recipes, tips and ideas so that you can truly get the most from the program!

80% of your results come from what you eat, so let me help you put the two together!!!

I'm accepting a limited number of people who are interested in this launch group!

What are the requirements?
The requirements to participate in this group is that you must be a customer of mine to participate.  If you do not have a Team Beachbody Coach you can create an account here: Create a Free Account So I can be your coach!

Each participant is required to get the Cize Package that includes the entire workout program, nutrition guide, DVDs, schedule of the workouts, plus the Shakeology and this comes in a package called a challenge pack with discounted shipping!  This gives you access to my exclusive Launch Group where you will get daily 1:1 mentoring from me and support from others just like you that are working towards crushing their health and fitness goals.  You will log in daily and receive tips from me plus daily accountability and support!

Does this sound like something you would like to do?  If so, please complete the application below ASAP and I will be in contact with you to add you to the group!!!

**This is not for those that are already coaches, please refrain from completing the application if you are already a Team Beachbody Coach.

If Cize sounds like a workout you would like to rock out to then I'm inviting you to get on the CIZE list today!

It could be released as early as the 15th of July! So don't wait, you don't want to miss out on the CIZE fun!!!

ARE YOU READ FOR THE END OF EXERCISE?  CIZE IT UP!!!!!

Lets do this!!!

SPECIAL OFFER:  Anyone who joins the CIZE Launch Group with A challenge pack will also be entered to win a Fixate Cookbook with 101 recipes that will fit perfectly into the CIZE nutrition plan to keep your meals easy, healthy and a no brainer when it comes to planning!

Join the Facebook Event Page For Even More Details and to Ask Questions:

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Living a Fit Life can be FUN and ADVENTUROUS

What if I told you that having a FIT LIFE didn't have to be all about workouts and eating right?  

What if I told you that having a FIT LIFE could  be FUN and ADVENTUROUS?

Do I have your attention now because girlfriend (or boyfriend), I am about to share with you a killer awesome story!

This past weekend, I did something I swore I would never do. This past weekend, I did something that scared the crapola out of me. What is it for crying out loud?  Let me tell you......

I went White Water Rafting!!!

Photo compliments of Google Images

Several months ago, The Boyfriend and I were talking about various outdoor adventures that we thought would be fun. We also wanted to try some new things. Whelp, it came out that he has always wanted to try white water rafting. Me? Not so much. I've had family members do it in the past and I always said "never" and "not me. no way, Jose." However, The Boyfriend has this thing he does to me that pretty much calms my mind and allows me to open up to try new things. (This is a side of me that I lost over the years due that abusive marriage I told you about) Father's Day was coming up and I was on the hunt for the perfect gift to give. When I saw his eyes light up during this conversation I "just knew" I had to get it. As luck would have it, the Universe knew and aligned the stars. I not only found a company that coordinates these adventures but I also found them on a Groupon. Score!!!!  Next thing you know, I'm contacting The Boyfriend's sister, his Baby Momma and checking our work schedule to see if I could make it work. A few days later, I purchased the Groupon, made the reservations and put in the PTO at work so he had off. A few months later, we are white water rafting!  

The Groupon I purchased was through a company in New York called Soured Adventures. They were test driving an adventure with a pick up location in Philadelphia. (Which, in my opinion, had a great turn out of 25 people) The Groupon included round trip transportation via tour bus from Philadelpia to Weatherly, Pennsylvania. It included a packed lunch and of course our white water rafting adventure. The day trip totaled 11 hours and it was the best time of our lives!!!   

Our day started bright and early as we had to make our trip to the meet the bus by 7am.  From there, we had about a two hour drive to our location where we would get changed, suit up and meet the shuttle (old school school bus - a first for me in over 19 years) for a short drive to the Lehigh River. From there, it was a four hour rafting trip with a break for lunch followed by another hour of rafting. Oh and the weather that day....did I tell you it was raining? at times down pouring? and sometimes with crazy winds? Not exactly the typical weather day I had in mind for this trip but rumor has it that it's the best weather to white water raft in. They were kinda right. I mean, aside of about four hours in being totally OVER the rain and wind, it wasn't bad. I can totally see why it would be the better bet, for sure. 

Our raft included five participants, myself included. All of us were newbies. Our adventure involved a majority of Class 2 and Class 3 rapids. Let me just say, I thought I was going to be super terrified but instead I found it extremely exhilarating!!! 

Of course my biggest fear occurred. During one of the Class 3 rapids, I fell over board! You would think I would be scared but I wasn't. I was rather calm. I tried to get back on the raft but there was no luck. I tried a second time and the currant was starting to take me away. Now mind you, when I initially fell in my feet did feel some rocks and ground. By the time I tried again and the currant came, I couldn't feel it anymore. Oh and did I mention that somewhere during all of this I got banged up? My right hamstring took a serious hit to a boulder and let's just say it isn't pretty looking.

Thank you mister boulder under the water for this beautiful, ripe, swollen, ugly bruise.
Gotta love "warrior wounds" though. :)

In the end, The Boyfriend had my back....literally.  I mean, you  know your man has your back when after falling out of a raft on a Class 3 rapid, barely holding onto the raft himself, I'm hit by a boulder under the water that he doesn't even know about my getting banged up with....grabs me by the back of my life preserver, pulls me over and into the raft and says all in one motion "where are you going....10 fingers, 10 toes, and your breathing. Yup, you're alive."  If that's not love and having your back, I don't know what is. What really still has me stumped is how unbelievably calm I was.  Ladies and Gents, he is the only man (or person for that matter) that calms my mind the way he does. Typically, I would have been in uber panic mode. I would have had so much fear but I had none with him -- from start to finish ---- through my biggest fear coming true --- Nadda, Zilch, Zip! Yup, he's the ying to my yang.  And you'd think after that mishap, I'd be ready for the adventure to be over. Nope. I was ready for more. 

At the end of our trip we were wet. We were tired. We were cold. We were ready to turn in our rented wet suits. (Yup, you were able to rent them. $6 for a half suit. $12 for a full suit. I think it was $4 for wet suit booties? I didn't rent them as I had water shoes but The Boyfriend did and I paid no mind to the cost when we ordered it so...) We got changed into clean, dry clothes. We went to the gift shop to check out the souvenir photos. (Sorry. The one shot of our group, The Boyfriend's head was MIA so we didn't think it was worth the purchase) We grabbed some hoodies since the clothes we came with didn't prepare us for cold. We grabbed some coffee and headed back to the bus where we reflected about our adventure as we headed home. 

I believe that our adventure was a 12.8 miles distance. I paddled my heart out. My new friends and I traded places throughout the adventure to relieve our "working side". To say I got an upper body workout would be an understatement. Heck, I got a lower body workout too because the way I paddled/rowed, I could feel the glute muscle and the hamstring muscles engaging. This is one of the many reasons why I love outdoor activities.

They are plentiful. They are fun. They are engaging. You are getting FIT and not even knowing it. You are having FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

If you've never tried white water rafting, I highly recommend it. It's a ton of fun! You meet new people. You get FIT without even realizing it. and it's FUN! Did I say that already????  And although this post is NOT a referral post, I would like to highly recommend Sourced Adventures or some sort of similar company around your area that might offer these types of trips. It's a lot of BANG for your buck and SUPER FUN!!!!! Well worth the price (even if I had to pay full price I would).  Give it a try and remember, being FIT doesn't have to be boring. Find an activity that you love...that has you move and you can get FIT while having FUN! 

Until next time friends.....

XO