Turkey Cabbage Dinner- Healthy 21 Day Fix approved Dinner!

 Turkey Cabbage Dinner

Someone posted a similiar recipe in one of my challenge groups and it looked really good!  I didn't have all the details so I thought I would share what I did, wow this turned out DELICIOUS!

24 oz of organic free range turkey
1 tbsn unrefined coconut oil
1 cup of brown rice 
1 onion
1/2 garlic cloves
1 small cabbage, chopped 
2 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
1 tomato paste (8 oz)
1/2 cup water
1 teas ground black pepper
1 teas pink hem sea salt
seasonings

I cooked the rice separately so since it takes a bit more time I started that first in it's on pan.  I made 4-6 servings which is 2 cups water and 1 cup rice but you can make however many you would like in case you want to save extra for later.  It takes 50 minutes to simmer and then 10 minutes to sit with the lid still on.

Start Grilling the turkey in the coconut oil and this is where I add extra seasonings, I used Trader Joe's 21 seasonings, a little cayenne and garlic and onion powder.  I use organic seasonings for the most part without extra additives.

 I chopped up the onion and garlic and threw it in with the turkey and the seasonings and cooked it until done, no need to over cook.

 I transferred the turkey mixture to a pot and added the rest of the ingredients, simmered on low about 30 minutes.  This was perfect timing because that's about what the rice had left once I had all the ingredients added.

Covered while simmering.

Brown Rice is done!

Tuesday Transformation; Lisa with Chalene Extreme and Turbo Fire!

#TransformationTUESDAY I am so excited to shout out my AWESOME Turbo Fire Accountability partner Lisa Connellan-Hamill today! She has done Chalean Extreme and is now doing Turbofire! Check out her amazing transformation!!!!!!  Without her last night would NOT of happened and I am up today to work it ;)  YOU GO GIRL!  And awesome choice of workouts, I must say---AND I'm getting ready to #Turbo40 and think of you!

I think for me its cool to see that REAL people REALLY do get results. It's not just someone in an infomercial where you question the results. I see it all the time, real stories, with a really heart felt reason why weight loss is a HUGE GOAL for them!

It's cool to see how scared people are to take those before pictures, but its worth it when they see that after picture and their CONFIDENCE and SMILE tells a totally AWESOME STORY!!!

It's about time for your AFTER picture right!!!!!  Way to go Lisa you rock!!!!! I can't wait to see the difference after Turbofire!!!

Spicy Lime Pepitas

These Pepitas are my secret ingredient to so many things!  You can use them to pack as a snack for a handful when you're hungry, top pasta, tacos or mexican flavor dishes or any other food dishes that lime and spice would maximize the flavor.  Of course last but not least, my favorite... salads.  They are SO good!

Ingredients:

3 cups raw pepitas

4 limes

1/2 teas black pepper

1/2 teas cayenne

1 teas pink himalayan sea salt

I put the 3 cups of pepitas in a pan over medium and let them brown while I mix up the juice.

I stir often so they don't burn.

While they are cooking I mix up the juice, I use a lime squeezer to get the juice out easily and not waste.  Then I throw in the seasonings and mix it around.

 As the pepitas begin to brown and start to get done (I like them a bit crispy) I throw in the juice mixture and stir it around until well coated and no longer liquid.  Then I turn off the burner and let them sit on the stove stirring occasionally until dry.

I put them in a glass airtight container and store for salads, snacks and toppings :)

One thing to note:  Lime juice concentrate is not the same.  It has chemicals added.  I only use FRESH limes!

My Friday night clean pizzas . A few of you wanted the recipe --- I'll add to my blog too. Ezekial pita, organic marinara, ground turkey seasonings and portobello, little organic mozzarella and pepper jack . Cook the turkey first, I then chop the mushrooms in with a chopper and put it together, put coconut oil on a baking sheet and bake 12 min at 400, crispy nummy and wonderful! Pizza night used to be my downfall.

One of my favorite quick easy bodybuilding recipes of all time--
Half a cup of oatmeal 
4 egg whites 
half a cup of cottage cheese cinnamon vanilla and half a banana----
blend cook in unrefined coconut oil serve with real maple syrup---can be rolled up thrown in a baggie and eat half as two meals it's even good cold, nummy!

Don't you just LOVE the weekends?! 

I know this is your time to get lots of things done around the house, places to go, people to see...but are you making sure you get those important tasks in too?
People tend to let certain things go during the weekend that they make a priority during the week. This has been a constant struggle for me. I am great during the week and in the past I would ruin my progress on the weekend!

If being in good health and shape is important to you, you cannot totally let it go on the weekends.. Although your nutrition is 80% and exercise is 20% of your results, you have to put 100% into your goals to get to your happy place!
Make it your priority to get in that workout before you get too busy that it is not important anymore. Make a plan for the things you have going on and stick to the cheat meals you have laid in place.

Make your goals and dreams a reality! It comes with dedication and hard work.. YOU CAN DO IT!!

What is the challenge group?

GOOD MORNING!

DONE BEFORE SUN!  

When is the best time to workout?  Anytime!  However I have really found that if I do not get it done in the morning way too many things can get in my way!  With our busy schedules and demands on our time it is THE most amazing feeling to say, wow--- that's done and I don't have to worry about it!  It really helps the procrastinator in you realize the power of positive choices.  You feel empowered all Day!  

Today I was fighting the Holiday Blues.... feeling icky after letting some treats in over the past week and a half.  I woke up, determined to feel better!  However as much as I was excited to workout the voices in my head kept feeding me every excuse in the book.  Maybe I'll just go to the gym and do Cardio, maybe I'll this, maybe I"ll that, My knees hurt, blah blah blah.  Once I pushed play I was STILL saying these things during my warm up.  But Guess What?  Once 39 minutes was 36 I was like.. well hey, if you save this until later you have 3 more minutes to do again!  I continued without looking back, did my best, journaled my workouts and Checked OFF my box! Today was my first workout of Lean 2 in Chalene Extreme and it was hard!  But awesome!  The fact that it was back and shoulders makes me excited... to see those results!  Who doesn't want to  have amazing back and shoulders?  Posture?  Hold those shoulders High!

If you are not a morning person It's OK!  Try it for a few days!  Make a routine, and after 3 to 4 days it will get easier! A tip that I do each morning is drink my lemon water and green tea before my workout!  It's so good for you and you will notice a change in your body the first day!

This is my morning routine and really helps with getting me up and ready to work out -done before sun!  Sipping my green tea is also a great time for My quiet time or personal development, then I'm ready to go!  I use the stove for my water because I don't use microwaves!  Way more nutrients the same amount of time--I put my water to boil while I prepare the rest.  I stop it right before boiling point and pour into my lemon mixture. Then I go brush my teeth while the tea sits for 5 minutes.  Why?? Because lemon juice erodes the enamel on your teeth!  Brush before! Plus you have fresh breath for your workout, wakes you up! 

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