Mini Apple Roses

Y'all.
I found a recipe for heaven in a bite.
They're called "Apple Roses". 
Look at these beauties:


They are pretty easy to make, but a little time consuming. To start, you have to slice an apple into really thin slices.


Then you place them in a prepared bowl of water with a small lemon squeezed in (no seeds) and microwave them for about three minutes to soften them.  Once done, drain out all the water and set aside.


The recipe I found called for puff pastry, but I substituted croissants since I had those on hand.  You roll the pastry out thin and slice into rectangles.  I found I was able to cut one roll of croissants into about 12 rectangles.  Then you smear a dab of apricot preserves on each pastry piece, sprinkle cinnamon, layer a couple apple slices on one side (skin out), fold the opposite half of the pastry over the apples, roll them up carefully and place in a greased muffin tin.



Next, you bake them at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes. Once done, sprinkle with powder sugar and enjoy!  They are SO good warm...


Here's the original YouTube video recipe I based these of of:
https://youtu.be/5rGrwvEjZIQ 

CIZE IT UP!


So excited about the new DANCE program by the dance master himself, Shaun T! It is NOW AVAILABLE and we have lots of exciting stuff coming with it!  Team Fusion was able to get our own copy last week at Beachbody's annual Coach Summit and will be getting started NOW so we can really help you on your journey to know EXACTLY what to expect and what you'll need to get results and love your body and life!

Who is this program for?
Anyone who LOVES to dance, wants to learn to dance or just wants to have FUN while exercising so it doesn't FEEL like work, even though you'll be TORCHING calories!

Workouts are about 35-40 minutes, 6 days a week. Shaun T TEACHES you every step and helps you LEARN what you're doing before putting it ALL together. You won't even realize you're working out! It's all about moving your body and LIVING!


We have an EXCLUSIVE test group starting on Monday July 27 with a "prep" week to get everyone on the same page, understanding proper nutrition and learning what the program is all about. What exactly is this test group? It is a PRIVATE group where EVERYONE will be doing CIZE at home, drinking Shakeology and following a nutrition plan to get RESULTS. You will be among the FIRST to experience this amazing program, and your participation and feedback will set the bar for others going forward!

Workouts officially start on August 3. I am only taking TEN who really want to transform their health and body and have FUN!  Comment below and complete this Registration Form if you want IN!


Feature Photo Friday!


Today's Feature Photo Friday is from our trip to Costa Rica when J conquered his fear of heights when we went zip lining!  
Next up: getting him on a roller coaster! 


FIXATE Cookbook

Today is the day! FIXATE cookbook is now available!



The 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme programs are game changers and people are achieving amazing results, including myself!  Learning portion control and getting in the habit of clean eating is a lifestyle change that sticks!  

Below are the results I achieved after just one round of the 21 Day Fix challenge:



The FIXATE cookbook includes 101 fresh, new, delicious 21 Day Fix approved recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, soups, salads, dressings, side dishes, snacks, desserts and even cocktails!  
FIXATE also includes vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and paleo options.. This new cookbook is for EVERYONE. It doesn't matter if you are new to the Fix Family or have been using the program for years. Actually, you don't even have to be using 21 Day Fix or the containers to  benefit from this book. All of the recipes list container equivalents as well as all nutritional information. 



 So if you are looking for fun, easy recipes that taste like they should be bad for you but 
are Oh So Good for you, then Fixate is for YOU!

This is ONLY available through a Beachbody Coach, so click HERE and sign up for a FREE Team Beachbody account and access to one of the first available copies! Quantities will be limited, so act quick!
  

Also, anyone who purchases a 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme challenge pack through me during the month of July will be entered to win their very own FREE COPY!

All Challenge Packs come with the workout program, a month supply of Shakeology (your healthiest meal of the day!), ME as your FREE coach, a spot in our upcoming Support and Accountability group on Facebook and a free 30-day trial membership to the Team Beachbody Club, where you can stream your workout anytime, anywhere!


Fitness + Nutrition + Support = Success


Homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing

I have been clean eating for awhile now and I am always on the look out for a healthy alternative to
dressings and condiments (and desserts too, but that's another post!).

I came across a paleo recipe for a berry vinaigrette dressing which sounded yummy, so I modified it a
little to create my own strawberry vinaigrette dressing since I already had strawberries on hand.


To create this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup ripe strawberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper


If your strawberries are not super ripe, you can broil them in the oven for a few minutes. 
Just make sure to use all the juice that escapes!

Place all your ingredients in a food processor and blend well. 
Then pour into a dressing container of your choosing and enjoy! 



You can use and combine any type of berries in this recipe.  It can also be refrigerated for a week or two, though I find it gets a little thick!
Hope you enjoy it!