Feature Photo Friday

We had our fall family pictures taken recently by one of my friends, Kaci. She does such a good job and is great with children!  If you're in my area, you should check her out: Kaci Danielle Photography.

~M

Egg Muffins

These little guys are my favorite.

They are easy to make and perfect for a grab and go breakfast or snack.

They are versatile too!  You can mix in any kind of veggies you like. I've used onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli.  You could add in a little cheese or sausage.

How about wrapping them in bacon?

Egg muffins have become a staple in my weekend meal prepping.  I make enough to last us from Monday through Saturday, and they keep just fine in the fridge during that week.

Here's the recipe:

PLAIN EGG MUFFINS:
Grease a muffin tin, crack an egg in each cup (or whisk in a bowl first), Bake at 375 degrees for about 18-20 minutes (ovens vary). If you prefer a softer yolk, decrease your cooking time by about 3-5 minutes.

VEGGIE EGG MUFFINS:
Same steps as above.  You can either whisk some chopped veggies into your eggs before pouring into the muffin tin, or sprinkle them on top of the cracked eggs and give a small stir right in the cup.

BACON WRAPPED EGG MUFFINS:
I like to use the pre-cooked turkey bacon for these to save time. Line two pieces of bacon around the perimeter of each cup, then follow the same steps as the above recipes. If you do not use pre-cooked bacon, you will need to partially cook them first, just until the fat begins to render.


xo,
M

Feature Photo Friday

My Feature Photo today is this sweet little girl who is growing up way too fast!

Meal Prepping Tips

I love meal prepping.
I spend two to three hours on Sunday afternoons in my kitchen preparing all of our meals and snacks for the week. It's a sacrifice of time on the weekend, but makes my week a breeze when it comes to choosing healthy options to eat and saving me time.

I know meal prep sounds overwhelming, and you may wonder where to start, so I wanted to give you some easy tips and tricks!

1. Prepare: Make a list of meals you want on your menu that week. Take a look and see what supplies you may already have in your pantry, then make your grocery list.

2. Prep: Once I have all my supplies, I like to separate them into groups on the counter; all of the veggies together, fruit together, meats together. This makes it easier for me to chop and/or season everything at the same time.

• First, I like to go ahead and get my meats in the oven baking since they take the longest.  For chicken, I just place the breasts in a glass dish, sprinkle with seasonings and bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. (TIP: Did you know you can bake chicken breasts frozen?)
• Second, If I'm preparing quinoa or rice that week, I like to go ahead and get that cooking on the stove. Quinoa is my favorite grain to eat during the week because it's one of the healthiest foods on the planet and full of protein (google it!).
• Next, I go ahead and chop all my veggies (or use a tool to make veggie noodles) and depending on their purpose (steaming, baking, snacking..) separate them into their containers. Most of my veggies I steam in the microwave since it's much quicker than baking, but that's personal preference! 
• Once all my meat and veggies are cooked, I bake my egg muffins. These are super easy and great to for a quick breakfast in the mornings! I like to just crack the eggs in a greased muffin tin, but you can mix in any veggies you want!
• My last step, is preparing our snacks. We normally have greek yogurt with fruit for a mid-morning snack, and the afternoons rotate between salads, turkey roll-ups and boiled eggs.

3. Practice: The more often you meal prep, the easier it becomes. If you're just getting starting with meal prepping, start small! Plan out just your lunches or snacks that first week and see how much time you save.  I promise it gets easier and becomes second nature.

I'm a creature of habit, so it doesn't bother me to eat the same things each day. It's also easier to me to cook a lot of one type of meat at one time, than multiple different options. It's also good to have a little protein with every meal.  Hence, I always have boiled eggs on hand!

 

 

If you have any questions, would like some help meal planning, or want to get in on my next free meal prepping group on FB, email me!

Have a wonderful day!
xo
  

Feature Photo Friday

Today's Feature Photo is a sweet shot of my two loves at this year's Derby Party benefiting the Junior League of the Emerald Coast at the Emerald Bay Golf Club in Destin! How cute and dapper are they?

Labor Day Fix Challenge

I love this quote from The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod:

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."

Are you in a comfort zone?  Are you ready for a change?
The only thing holding you back from realizing your dreams or reaching your goals is YOU!  

It can be scary to take that first step and make the decision to change whether it be personally, financially or physically.  But if you have support and accountability, the process is a little less scary and much more fun!

That's my passion. Supporting and encouraging you on your journey to better health.

Want to join me on a 21 day, life changing, health improving, Labor Day Fix Challenge?

Summer is winding down, but we can step up our fitness for the last 21 days leading up to Labor Day! Here’s how it will work:

If you don’t have a Beachbody coach, I want to help you get awesome results with either the 21 Day Fix or the 21 Day Fix Extreme challenge pack in August!

Between me as your coach, our accountability group on Facebook, the nutrition plan with portion control containers in the challenge pack and your Shakeology, you will have all the tools and support you need to get GREAT results! 

Plus, as a little extra incentive to join our Labor Day Fix Challenge Group, everyone who purchases a challenge pack and participates will be eligible to win their choice of the new CIZE workout program by Shaun T, a sample pack of Beachbody's new Performance Line or the new Shakeology Boost for Digestive Health! 

The Labor day Fix Challenge will officially start on August 17th and end September 6th. Next week will be a prep week to give everyone a chance to get their packs ordered and delivered!  Also, the 3-Day Refresh is the perfect catalyst to get you in the right place for an intense three weeks of working out and clean eating. And it's on sale this month!

If you're ready for a challenge, choose one of the programs below to order, make sure to sign up with ME as your FREE coach, then click HERE to request to join our challenge group on Facebook and I will get you added to our Labor Day Fix Challenge!

3 Day Refresh

Did you know you can kick-start healthier eating habits and lose weight WITHOUT starving?

Sometimes your diet gets off track. You go a little overboard on the weekends, a holiday, or while on vacation. Or perhaps your body hits a plateau, and the scale refuses to budge.

Sometimes you want to quickly drop a few pounds for an upcoming social event. Or perhaps you’re kick-starting a new workout program and want to shift into high gear right away. Or maybe, just maybe, you’re ready for a few days of clean eating just because it’s the right thing to do. 

This program is the easiest way to break the cycle of bad eating habits while creating new ones, conquer your cravings, flatten your stomach, feel lighter and more energized, sleep more soundly, detoxify your body, and dramatically improve the way you feel—ALL WITHOUT STARVING!

3-Day Refresh is a simple, straightforward program that will help cleanse your body and improve the way you feel— without starving yourself. Unlike juice cleanses or liquid fasts which tend to be high in sugar and low in protein (leaving you feeling weak, hungry, and sluggish), this easy-to-follow program helps support your metabolism while nourishing your vital organs. 

Check out the results of my friend Rachel (shared with permission):

For 3 days you’ll follow a program of 3 shakes a day, a fiber drink, plenty of filtered water, plus a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats throughout the day to keep your energy and metabolism going.

Contact me or comment below if you have a special occasion coming up or are ready to kick off your health journey on the right foot!