Cocoa-Coconut Chicken

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Chicken is hands down my favourite protein source, however, it is easy to get bored of the plain taste. What I love most about it is that you can make it sweet or savoury! Here is a delicious recipe I created for when I’m in the sweet mood (which is almost always) and a great way to get in quality protein and healthy fats



Cocoa-Coconut Chicken Ingredients:
■4 oz cooked chicken
■2 tsp coconut oil
■Unsweetened cocoa powder
■Cinnamon
■Stevia

Directions:
1.Put chicken and coconut oil in a bowl and microwave for 30-60 seconds (until coconut oil has melted)
2.Mix together so that all the chicken is coated in the oil
3.Sprinkle in cinnamon, cocoa powder and stevia
4.Mix together and enjoy!

Such a simple and quick process with a delicious outcome- enjoy!

What’s Your Excuse for Your “Stuckness?”

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1. Your Kids
Your kids did not ask to be born to you. They are a gift from the Universe. It is up to YOU to make your life work in spite of having children. In order for you to make things happen in your life (personal, financial, professional, physical, etc.) you have to be willing to take charge. Maybe that looks like creating a sassy schedule. Yes, I just said sassy schedule. So for example, instead of putting “working out” I have on my schedule ‘Snatching my Sexy Back”. Whatever it may look like for you, start taking control of how your day goes and release the need to use your children as a crutch to stay stuck.

2. Your Childhood (aka Your Parents)
Newsflash: you aren’t a child anymore and your parents did the best that they could with what they had. Blaming your childhood for why you are where you are in your life is a road going nowhere. The inner child in you needs healing, so take time to be with yourself and have a compassionate conversation with “little” you about how you are choosing to move on with your life.

3. Your Extended Family (and in-laws)
Your mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, uncle, father-in-law are who they are. Often I hear from folks that they can’t stand being around certain family members. My response to them is to set healthy boundaries. As Oprah says, “You are responsible for the energy you bring into the world, and for the energy you allow in to your space.”

4. The Economy
If the economy is to blame, then how come so many people are generating wealth into their lives? One word: mindset. Your mindset determines how your life will look. The economy has been one of the main reasons I hear people give as to why they can’t seem to attract wealth and abundance into their lives. Stop blaming the economy and start looking at how YOU can monetize your gifts and skills to have what you want.

5. Yourself
Blaming yourself for why you are the way you are, or why you are in the position that you are in life may seem noble and responsible. But the fact of the matter is, until you start doing something about the awareness that you have, it doesn’t make a difference. Ok, so you know that you self sabotage yourself, then how about enrolling a friend to hold you accountable? How about hiring a coach who will stand for your greatness and remind you every time you let yourself off the hook about what YOU said you wanted to create in your life? Either way, knowing and doing are two very different things. Unless you start taking radical action in your life then all you will be left with is “information constipation

6. Time
Schedule. That is all I have to say. Create a schedule where you get to have it all. Hold yourself to what you put down on your schedule. Remember, time is simply 12 numbers in a circle.

7. Money
Dirty green paper. I’m just sayin’. We allow our lives to be controlled by money. Yet, we fail to realize that we have the power to generate it. Start noticing where you use money as the source of all of your challenges in life. Create a budget. Yes, I said budget. Budgets are cool because they are structured. Structure gives you freedom. Yup.

8. Your Spouse
Listen, you chose your spouse. You made a commitment to be with him/her in sickness and in health. And I think the most important thing I have to say about this excuse is: You cannot change your spouse. Ever. At all. Period. Start by looking at YOU. Where are you letting yourself off the hook in your relationship? Where are you expecting your spouse to read your mind? What can you take responsibility for in your relationship?

Are you using any of these excuses in your life today? What will you do to break free from it? I would love to hear your comments!
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Do You Make These 5 Fitness Mistakes

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Do You Make These 5 Fitness Mistakes?
Stroll through any gym and you'll notice many mistakes. Mistakes that waste time. Mistakes that put people in danger. And mistakes that are just plain crazy.
Maybe you even make a few of these mistakes yourself.
By avoiding these common blunders, you'll put yourself on the fast track to results.
Check out the following 5 fitness mistakes and the solutions you need to avoid danger and to get fit fast.

Mistake 1: You use the wrong weight
The goal is to challenge your muscles, not to simply go through the motions. If you are able to complete 15 repetitions easily, then the weight is too light. On the flip side, if you aren't able to perform an exercise through its full range of motion, and find yourself cheating on form, then the weight is too heavy.

The correct weights will feel challenging by your last few repetitions, but won't force you to sacrifice form.

Mistake 2: You do the same routine
You may have noticed that most people do the same exercises each time they visit the gym. Maybe you've been doing the same exercise routine as long as you can remember - if it isn't broken then don't fix it, right?

The truth is that exercise routines have expiration dates, and that is the date that they begin to lose their effectiveness. As a rule of thumb never use the same routine for more than 4 weeks.

Mistake 3: You don't warm up
Most people consider warm up time to be wasted time - they'd rather jump right into the heart of the routine. What they don't realize is that a good warm up will allow you to perform at a higher intensity, which means greater results.

The point of a warm up is to increase your muscle temperature. This increases blood flow, muscle contraction and reduces muscle resistance. Your warm up should last 5-10 minutes.

Mistake 4: You use bad form
Gyms are filled with people performing exercises with bad form. The two biggest reasons are that you aren't concentrating on the exercise, or you're trying to lift weight that is too heavy. Lifting with improper form almost always results in injury.

Take the time to achieve proper form, by doing so you'll avoid injury and will reap the full benefit from each exercise.

Mistake 5: You workout alone
People who exercise alone are less challenged, less accountable and typically see fewer results. It makes sense, doesn't it? Why rush to the gym if no one is there waiting for you? Why push yourself if no one is watching? Exercising alone is a recipe for disaster.

The best way to avoid injury and to see results is to work with me, your trusted source on fitness. I am passionate about seeing my clients achieve results - without wasting time, energy and effort on mistakes. Don't know where to start when it comes to exercise? That's where I come in. Call or email me today and we will get you started on the exercise program that is right for you.

Guarantee Your Success
The quickest, easiest way to guarantee that you'll meet your fitness and weight loss goals is to work one-on-one with a qualified fitness professional.

You'll be held accountable with your workouts and you'll be instructed properly and shown techniques and strategies that will expedite your results.

Call or email today to get started on a program that will take the guesswork out of fitness and will set your results on fire

Mediterranean Turkey Kebabs

Here's a great recipe for a busy weekday dinner. Ground turkey breast is mixed Mediterranean spices to create flavorful, protein-packed kebabs. Serve with salad and vegetables and a side of plain Greek yogurt. Servings: 4

Here's what you need...
• 1 1/2 pounds turkey breast, de-boned, trimmed of skin and cut into thin strips
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup almond meal (more if needed)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• dash of salt (optional)
• 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 Tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
1. In a food processor, blend the turkey strips until ground. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until well blended.
2. Pre-heat your grill or grill pan.
3. Lightly grease your hands, then press the meat into the wooden skewers until it covers about 3-4 inches in an elongated meatball shape. If the meat is not sticking then add some more almond meal.
4. Grill for about 8 minutes per side.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 254 calories, 8g fat, 156mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, and 47g protein

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100-Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets

Yields:16 servings
Looking for that great taste of pumpkin pie without the guilt of overindulging? Now you can, with these 100-Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets. This satisfying treat is the perfect size to snack on by itself or enjoy as an elegant finish to the perfect meal.

Ingredients
16 (2 1/2-inch) foil baking cups
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup granulated sugar (i’d try to substitute stevia)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk
1 cup fat free whipped topping
12 small gingersnap cookies, broken into 1/4-inch pieces
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Place baking cups on baking sheet with sides. Spray each cup with cooking spray.

COMBINE sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger and salt in small bowl. Beat egg whites in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup of mixture into each prepared cup.

BAKE for 25 to 28 minutes or until knife inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool on baking sheet for 20 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top each with whipped topping and gingersnap crumbs.
Nutritional Information

Serving Size
1/16 servings of recipe
Calories 100
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 135mg 6%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 15g
Protein 3g

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Five Benefits Of Protein.

As you probably know, protein is a crucial macronutrient that helps build, maintain and repair all of your body's cells.

What you probably don't know is that this isn't all that protein is good for. It also has numerous health benefits in the human body.

5 BENEFTS OF PROTEIN
1) IT BUILDS, MAINTAINS AND REPAIRS CELLS:- Protein is referred to as your body’s building blocks for good reason. As you grow your body needs protein to construct every single cell including your bones, your muscles, your skin, your vital organs and your blood vessels. When you are fully grown your body still needs protein to maintain all these cells and also to replace any cells that fall off such as hair, nails and skin. Protein is also required to repair any cells that become damaged. For example, if one of your blood vessels burst or one of your bones break protein is required to repair them.

2) IT IS USED TO PRODUCE IMPORTANT CHEMICALS:- Your body uses protein to produce a number of important chemicals. Antibodies are built using protein and are a key part of your immune system which helps your body fight disease. Enzymes are also constructed from protein and act as a catalyst for many important reactions in your body including digestion. Protein is also used to create hormones which act as chemical messengers in your body and stimulate a specific response from certain cells.

3) IT REGULATES IMPORTANT BODILY PROCESSES:- Protein is not just used by your body to produce cells and chemicals. It also regulates certain important processes in your body. One example of this is fluid balance. Your body’s cells cannot move fluid directly. Instead they produce proteins which attract water. These proteins can then be sent out to areas where fluid needs to be absorbed allowing a fluid balance to be maintained throughout the body.

4) IT HELPS YOUR BLOOD CLOT:- Your body also uses protein to prevent your wounds from bleeding continuously. When your skin gets cut and starts to bleed your body responds by producing fibrin, a stringy protein that forms a clot. Once the fibrin has clotted your body then produces another protein, collagen which forms scar tissue and permanently heals the cut.

5) IT CAN ASSIST WITH WEIGHT LOSS:- Not only does protein perform all the important roles listed above but it can also be a great food choice for people who are trying to lose weight. First, it has a greater thermic effect than carbohydrates. This means that by eating protein you burn more calories during digestion and boost your metabolism. Secondly, studies suggest that protein can suppress your appetite. Although more research needs to be done into exactly why protein has this effect, this study suggests that the amino acid leucine has a major influence on appetite.

As you can see the importance of protein cannot be underestimated. Not only is protein responsible for producing every structure in our body but it also plays a key role in many processes including blood clotting, fighting infection and maintaining optimum levels of fluid. Protein has received much recent praise in both bodybuilding and weight loss circles and after writing this article it is easy to see why. Without protein your body cannot build, maintain or repair cells and this can cause a number of health problems. Therefore, you should try and ensure that you get sufficient levels of protein with each meal and give your body what it needs to grow and function properly.

Now I want to hear your thoughts. Are there any more protein benefits missing from this article? Do you agree with all the points raised? Let me know by leaving a comment.

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Don't Be A Slave To This TOOL

Don’t fall victim to one of the most widely used weight loss tools

What Tool am I referring to………….. That TOOL is the dreaded SCALE.

The ABSOLUTE WORST THING you can do is become a slave to the scale. Far too many people see the scale as a dictator rather than a tool. If you get too wrapped in the scale weight number you can end up in a scale weight vortex, or rather... Scale Hell! Believe me I have been there. It is not fun.

The worst thing you can do is become fixated on the perfect number you create in your head. No one cares what your scale weight is, What people notice is your physique, your muscularity, definition, and skin tone.

If you are 135 pounds and look GREAT why would you want to drop down to 129? Lose muscle? Get that "perfect number" out of your head and focus on the best you, you can possibly be.

When weight train you build lean muscle mass and lose body fat, not just drop scale weight. When you can manage muscle gain and fat loss simultaneously, the number on the scale may seem stagnant.

The scale will only tell a small part of the story. To get accurate fat loss and muscle gain reports you need to take your body fat percentage. When you know your body fat percentage you will know exactly how much lean muscle mass you have and how much body fat you have.

I find many newbies fearful of gaining muscle because they think, or have been told, that muscle weighs more than fat. This is false. Muscle does not weight more than fat. A pound of muscle and a pound of fat weight the exact same… a pound.

Muscle, however, is much more dense and takes up less space than fat. Another plus is that a pound of muscle burns more calories than a pound of fat. That's why it is ESSENTIAL you train to keep your muscle and lose the body fat.

The scale number is not the determining factor if you are in shape, lean enough, fit enough, etc. It’s just a measuring device that weighs all the components of you including, muscle, fat, organs, water, blood, etc. It cannot distinguish between each.
Your body should be reshaping and you should be losing inches when you are weight training.

The scale can be a wonderful weight management tool, but it can also be the one factor that keeps you stressed out. The BEST way to lose body fat and keep as much lean muscle tissue as possible is manage your calories, NOT cut your calories. You can lower your calories to where it forces your body to burn fat, but if you cut them too much too soon, you'll only lose muscle and lower your BMR.

So remember ladies. Stop stressing over the number on the scale. It’s a great tool but just that a tool. Focus on taking body measurements and Body fat percentages every four weeks. These tools will reveal a completely different aspect of what truly is happening while you travel your Fitness Journey.

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Slow Cook :: Salsa Chicken

Want an easy and tasty recipe that will last you all week? The recipe below for salsa chicken is very easy to make and can be easily tailored to your taste buds. You can serve this chicken over brown rice, use it on a salad or wrap it up in a clean tortilla!

Ingredients:
3-4 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 large diced tomatoes
1.5 cups (roughly) of your favorite salsa
2 tbsp granulated garlic
2 tbsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper (if you want to make it spicy)


Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients in crock pot and cook on low for at least 7 hours.
2. After 7 hours, shred the chicken in the crock pot and let it cool before placing it in a container.

JEnn's Tip: Add sliced onion, bell peppers, cilantro, lime, or your favorite pepper to enhance the flavor.

Here is a close-up!

JEnn's Tip: I store mine in a Ziploc container so that each night I can weigh exactly how much I need for the next day. The Ziploc container I use holds 9 cups.

Macros (based on a 6 oz serving):
Calories: 160
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 2g
Protein: 36g

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