What is Shakeology?

What is Shakeology?
Shakeology is the most delicious, nutrient-dense, superfood-packed protein shake on the planet.  It's made with the healthy stuff you should be eating every day, but typically don't.  Shakeology's the perfect combination of proteins, phytonutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics.  Plus, it also contains many rare ingredients, including adaptogens, camu-camu, and maca root -- things we can't get from an ordinary diet.  So, whether you use Shakeology for weight loss, or drink it to optimize your health, this powerful and delicious shake is Your Daily Dose of Dense Nutrition.

Why we need Shakeology?
Let's face it, the American diet is terrible.  Rarely do any of us eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables; instead, we reach for what's quick and easy -- packaged food and fast food -- which have been so overprocessed that their nutrients have long been destroyed.

The reality is, we're running our bodies on empty.  And like a car, we need fuel to go.  Good fuel.  Not empty-calorie junk.  When you start thinking of food as fuel, you immediately realize how important Shakeology is in your daily diet.  Because Shakeology is packed with the world's most potent, nutritious, and delicious ingredients, it's the quickest and easiest way to eat healthy, stay satisfied, and live a healthy life.

What do I love about Shakeology?
     * It gives me energy....I have replaced my second cup of coffee a day with my Shakeology.
     * It replaced my vitamins.....saving me $10 a month
     * It helped reduce my cravings....the great chocolatey flavor helped eliminate my sugar cravings.
     * It tastes great!  I feel like I'm drinking a fancy, expensive, calorie-loaded shake!
     * I'm saving money.  Because I replace my lunch with a Shakeology shake, it actually cuts my lunch cost from $8.00 per day to around $4.00 per day.  And no matter how much I pay for my lunch, I will not be able to get this kind of nutrition in a $4.00 lunch ANYWHERE.

How can you get started?
You can reach me through this site OR you can go to my website www.beachbodycoach.com/burbankmomma where you can purchase Shakeology or see all Beachbody products.  I would love to answer any and all questions you have about Shakeology!

What is Clean Eating?

Is it where you wash your food before you eat it.....

I can not even tell you how many times I get that one.  Ha!  When you are done reading this, you will hopefully have a good idea of what clean eating is, and an idea of what it will mean for YOU.

Now, there are a lot of articles and books (and people) that will try to tell you clean eating is black and white.  That there is only one way to do it, otherwise you are not clean eating.  I disagree.  I think clean eating can be different for everyone.  It is how you choose to apply these rules to your eating lifestyle.  But the basic concept is the same for ALL clean eaters.  You are wanting to eat healthier.  And eating clean is just trying to eat foods that are as close to their natural state as possible.  You are ultimately trying to eliminate processed foods and artificial ingredients.  The more natural a food is, the more vital nutrients you are getting AND the less harmful ingredients you are consuming.  You are eating fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, and healthy dairy and fats.  Here are some rules to help you (Again...these are just guidelines to help.  Use these to create what clean eating is for you.):

1.  Eat foods that travel the least amount of distance from farm to fork.
     * Grow your own garden
     * Shop local Farmer's Markets
     * Get your meats from your local butcher or meat market
     * Shop the outer perimeter of your grocery store (fresh fruits, fresh veggies, meats, dairy, bakery)

2.  Read labels
     *  Some people say there should be less than 5 ingredients listed.  Others say if you can't pronounce an ingredient on the label, don't eat it.  I follow this rule:  look at the ingredients, ask yourself if it is an ingredient you would buy at the grocery store or have in your house, if no then don't buy it.  For example, in a can of tomatoes, I would buy tomatoes and sea salt, but I would not buy calcium chloride.  So I would not buy that can of tomatoes.

3.  Avoid refined sugars and salts
     * Use Pink Himalayan salt or Sea Salt sparingly.  They are not processed, and contain vital nutrients.
     * Use Raw Honey or Pure Maple Syrup sparingly.  These are natural, unprocessed sweeteners that are GOOD for you.

4.  Avoid these ingredients:
     * Partially hydrogenated oil
     *Artificial food colorings
     * Nitrates and Nitrites (cured meats, lunch meats, hot dogs, bacon)
     *Chemical Preservatives
     * White flour, white rice, white pasta
     * Reduced-fat or Fat-free items or Sugar Free (most of these replace fats and sugars with artificial, unhealthy sources)

5.  Use the 80/20 rule
     *You should be eating clean, healthy foods 80% of your diet, and indulge 20% of your diet.

What is PiYo?

What is PiYo?
PiYo is a low-impact, high-intensity body-transformation program.  It uses the most effective Pilates- and yoga-inspired moves set at a fast pace to help you burn fat while you sculpt long, lean muscles.

You'll carve every inch of your body without jumps, without weight, and without straining your joints. And rest assured, there's no complex choreography to learn.  Chalene Johnson takes you step-by step through the moves where you'll use your body weight to lose weight and get intensely defined!  You get your strength, your cardio, and your flexibility training all in one program.

Why is PiYo effective?
PiYo delivers the muscle-sculpting, core-focused benefits of Pilates along with the flexibility and power of yoga.  PiYo's low-impact compound exercises engage multiple muscle groups at the same time -- while keeping your body in constant motion.  As you progress from one fluid movement to the next without rest, you'll maintain an optimal heart rate to incinerate calories throughout the whole workout!

The result?  You get a low-impact, high-intensity, total-body workout, giving you a physique that's long, lean, and powerfully defined.

Why do I enjoy PiYo?
I have exercise-induced asthma, which basically means anything strenuous makes it difficult for my lungs to operate at their peak.  So I have always avoided anything that involves a lot of jumping and fast movements.  PiYo is great because it is all about bending and stretching your muscles without making it difficult to breathe.  It is also great for someone like me who is still relatively new to the whole fitness world.  This program is getting my muscles and body stronger and ready for the next level.

How do I get started?
If you are looking to lose weight and define your body, you can either contact me on this site....or you can visit my website at: www.beachbodycoach.com/burbankmomma

21 Day Fix

What is 21 Day Fix?
21 Day Fix is a nutrition and fitness program that makes losing weight so simple...anyone can do it.  Easy-to-follow portion control and 30 minute workouts take the guesswork out of losing weight to help you see results fast--up to 15 pounds in just 21 days!

Whether you want to lose a few pounds before your next vacation or jump-start a bigger weight-loss goal, 21 Day Fix is the program for you.  It's simple, it's fast, and it works.  If you're ready to get serious, 21 Day Fix can help you lose weight.

Why is 21 Day Fix effective?
Because it's so simple!  You don't have to count calories, points, or log your food into diet software.  With 21 Day Fix, everything is laid out for you.  All you have to do is use the specially designed portion-controlled containers and do one 30 minute workout per day.  Commit to it for 21 days, and you're going to love your results.

What makes 21 Day Fix unique?
It's the only fitness and nutrition program that combines portion-control containers and world-class workouts.  By placing equal emphasis on fitness and healthy portion control, 21 Day Fix can help anyone lose weight -- and keep it off -- in a way that's simple and sustainable.  Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds, you can do it with this program.

Why do I love 21 Day Fix?
When I started, I hadn't worked out in a long time.  I had just spend the last two years being pregnant, so needless to say, I was not in the best shape of my life.  And it didn't matter!  For each workout, there are modifiers, or ways to make the exercise customizable to your fitness level...whether beginner or master.  And there are 7 different workouts!  So I didn't find myself getting bored with them.  I also enjoy the fact that I eat!  I am not starving myself, in fact, I haven't been hungry ONCE since I started.  It encourages you to eat....just the right kinds of foods.  Now, I could never have done this on my own. There are a lot of people who can, but I'm not one of them.  I needed help with motivation and accountability and support.  With this program, I was given a free coach to help me with that.  She was constantly checking in with me, and I was a part of a small group that she led where we could share our struggles and successes with each other, as well as get advice.  Now I am a coach, and would love to do that for YOU!!!

How can I get started?
You can contact me through this website.  I would be happy to answer any questions you may have, as well as get you started with this program.  You can also check out my website, where you can order the program:  www.beachbodycoach.com/burbankmomma

Edamame Hummus

Why take a delicious dip like Hummus and make it out of soybeans?  Why not!  Aside from the protein, vitamins, and minerals it contains...but have you seen it's beautiful, bright green color?  Edamame (ed-uh-mom-ay), or soybeans picked at a younger stage, provide many nutritional components including folate (for you soon-to-be mamas), as well as manganese and copper, which boosts your immune system and keeps your bones healthy and strong.

1/2 cup shelled, cooked Edamame (1 yellow)
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/8 tsp Himalayan or Sea Salt
1/4 tsp cumin
squirt of lemon or lime juice
1/8 cup (very small bunch) of cilantro

Throw everything into a food processor or blender.  Its easier to get out of a food processor, than a blender.  Blend for 30 seconds.  Scrape down the sides with a spatula.  Repeat blending and scraping until you come up with a consistency you desire.  It will still be a little gritty...but the longer you blend, the smoother it will become.  Serve with vegetables, chips, or just on a spoon!

Yields: 1 serving
**This recipe is clean eating and 21 Day Fix approved.**
21 Day Fix:  1 yellow

Homemade Salsa

I could honestly say I was not one of those people that would sit and eat chips and salsa.  Not even free at a Mexican restaurant.  Until I started making my own.  There is something about making your own salsa and knowing what goes into it that makes it taste better.  And you really get bang for your buck.  I can make 3 times more salsa than buy with the same amount of money.  And mine....tastes a lot better, and is better for you.

1 can Cento San Marzano whole tomatoes OR 8-10 fresh Roma tomatoes with stems cut out
1 cup cilantro (I love love love cilantro and put as much as I can in this)
juice from 1 lime
1 tbs cumin
1 tsp Himalayan or Sea Salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 jalapeno deseeded (more or less depending on your heat tolerance)
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 onion

Throw all of it into a food processor or blender until mixed....and enjoy!

**This recipe is clean eating and 21 Day Fix approved**
21 Day Fix:  counts as your purple, just measure it out

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

I know what you are thinking.  Pizza without the chewy, yummy crust is not pizza.  Well, I for one would rather have pizza with ANY crust, then no pizza at all.  So why not make a crust that is not only good for you, but good tasting as well?  Enter the Cauliflower.....

For one 6 inch crust:
1 cup cauliflower (1 green)
1/2 beaten egg
Himalayan or Sea Salt if desired
Your preferred pizza toppings

Preheat oven to 450.  Grate cauliflower using a hand-held grate or a food processor.  A food processor saves you like 10 minutes.  Place grated cauliflower in a bowl and microwave for 3 minutes.  Set aside and let it cool down.  When cooled, take a paper towel and press it into the cauliflower to absorb excess water.  Mix beaten egg in with the cauliflower.  When it cooks up, it will have a slightly sweet taste.  I lightly salted my cauliflower as I mixed the egg with it.  Spray or grease a flat cooking tray.  Spread cauliflower mixture on cooking tray and form into a flat, circular crust.  Bake for 20 minutes, flipping half way through.  Take out of the oven and cover with your favorite pizza toppings.  I used minced garlic, spinach, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.  Place back in the oven to cook for 5 more minutes, then turn on the broiler and cook for an additional 2 minutes.  Enjoy!!!

**This recipe is clean eating and 21 Day Fix approved**
21 Day Fix:  1 green, pizza toppings count toward their own containers