Grilled Peaches!!!
If you havent tried grilling fruit you are really missing out!!!! Peaches, plums, and even apricots make perfect grill companions,!
They’re more delicate, so leave the skins on and then peel them afterwards or eat with the peel!
Depending on how toasty you like your fruit, grill for 5-15 minutes but keep your eyes on them… they cook fast (trust me on this one haha)!
Such a yummy summer treat!
Happy Grilling! xo Coach Jen
Coach Jen’s Asian Slaw
This is super easy and perfect for these summer bbq nights! I paired it with some tuna steaks on the grill, delicious!
Enjoy! xo Jen
Coach Jen Asian Slaw
Ingredients
For the Dressing
1/4 cup organic honey
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced
For the Slaw
4 cups prepared shredded coleslaw
2 cups prepared shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cooked and shelled edamame
2 medium scallions, finely sliced
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Make the dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir until the peanut butter is dissolved. Set aside.
Combine all of the slaw ingredients in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss well. Let sit at least ten minutes so vegetables have a chance to soak up the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, I added a little more salt!
Serve cold.
Step away from the SCALE!
BLOG – Step Away From That Scale!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again 1000 times over… Step off the scale! Hear me out though!
I get it… some people need to know their weight. To those people, I say weigh yourself on the same day and time, once a week. Our bodies fluctuate naturally day by day and even hour by hour. The amount of food you eat and liquid you drink vs. how much you sweat and go to the bathroom all play a big part in that. Although, over the course of a week, any solid weight changes, whether good or bad, will be looking up at you from the scale’s evil face. With that in mind, the scale tells you how much you weigh, not how fit you are.
There are better ways I promise! You will know you are getting fitter and stronger when challenging exercises are no longer challenging or when you’re not huffing and puffing as much in that cardio class. That’s called perceived exertion and it’s a no-brainer. Another no-brainer is your clothing size. Are those work pants getting tighter or looser? Does that shirt button easier around the neck, or no? Subtle changes in your clothes show you a difference in your body composition… differences that your “weight” will not show you.
Lastly, try progress photos. Save your duck-faces and selfie sticks for social media. I mean front, back and side photos that you can compare as time goes on. Periodic before-and-afters will show you more than “what you see in the mirror”. You get to see yourself as other’s see you and that’s powerful!
Happy Snapping,
KYLE
Variety is the SPICE of RESULTS!
Variety is the SPICE or RESULTS!
Check out these meal prep tips to simplify your variety and prep!
Here are a few of my tips to keep the VARIETY high!!!
Keep it fierce! xo jen
Meal Prep: Chicken Seasoning
1. Season meat three ways using just one pan.
If you’re sticking to lean meats like chicken, chowing down on the same flavors can get well boring after a while. Save time without boring your taste buds by preparing two or three variations of chicken at once, using aluminum foil dividers in your pan. Sriracha, garlic and onion or lemon basil!
Meal Prep: Hard Boiled Eggs
2. Hard-boil eggs in the oven — not in a pot.
To make a delicious dozen in one go, bake your eggs in muffin tins for just 30 minutes. Ta-da! You’ll get a perfectly hard-boiled batch. Pro tip:
Meal Prep: Chop Raw Veggies
3. Chop or spiralize raw vegetables in advance.
Too hangry to make dinner at the end of a long day? Cut veggies in bulk ahead of time to avoid wasting precious minutes chopping on busy weeknights.
Coach Jen’s Spiral Zucchini Salad
Spiral Zucchini Salad
Ingredients
1 zucchini, cut into spirals using a spiral slicer
1 large carrot, cut into spirals using a spiral slicer
1 cup miniature cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
Directions
Toss zucchini, carrot, chives and tomatoes in a bowl; drizzle salad with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle salad with Parmesan cheese.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Meal Replacement Shakes!
If you know me you know you will always get the TRUTH, whether you like it or not ! (haha)! Here is my take on meal replacement shakes… the good and the bad!
Weight Management
Researchers at the University of Ulm published in a 2010 issue of “Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews” a study that found obese participants who used meal replacements lost more weight in a year than those who reduced calories without using the replacements. You may get especially good results if you drink protein shakes as meal replacements, since we know that is protein more satiating than either carbohydrates or fats.
Nutrition
I personally agree that Meal replacement shakes are less beneficial when it comes to total nutrition, however with our food supply continuously becoming more compromised the shakes actually serve a vital part in getting our daily nutrients. Now we know that shakes can’t provide all the nutritional components of every whole food. That is why we recommend a balanced nutrition plan that includes 1-2 shakes per day.
Convenience
Shakes have a definite advantage over full meals hen it comes to convenience. They’re easy to take with you, quick to drink and simple to prepare.
Sustainability
Trying to lose weight or change your physique with only meal replacement shakes isn’t a sustainable strategy. We highly recommend clients work with our team to develop a custom nutrition plan that incorporates meal replacement shakes.
Considerations
Before you begin regularly replacing meals with shakes, get approval from your doctor or a registered dietitian.
To conclude: Trust me, I will only recommend a product if I have personally used it for SIX MONTHS or more. Call me crazy but my integrity and credibility depends on it. People TRUST me, I want relationships that are lifelong…not a quick fix.
With that said, I highly recommend the Isagenix nutrition system. If you have questions please feel free to email me directly at jen@nvyourbody.com
www.jendicandia.isagenix.com
Meal Prepping Tips from Coach Jen!
All to often I see people OVER complicate prepping healthy food choices for the week. Here are a few tips I use to help keep me sane and my meals on point!
Keep it fierce! xo Jen
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Make a Plan: Write down the meals you will make and the ingredients you need. Choose 2-3 protein sources, 2-3 starch sources, 2-3 fruits , 2-3 veggies and a couple good fats. .
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Stick to Your Grocery List: Make your grocery list by department and STICK TO IT.
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Cook Foods All at Once: One big mess, easier clean up!
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Look for shortcuts: I have 0 shame in my game, I will pay a little more for pre-cut items if I am in a time crunch.
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Get on the Mason Jar Salad Bandwagon: Mason jars keep things SUPER fresh! Store fresh fruit/veg in mason jars in the fridge.
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Mix Things Up: Variety is key. You are more likely to stay on plan if you ENJOY what you are eating!
Refreshing healthy popsicles!!
Replenish Summer Popsicles!
Take 1 scoop of your favorite Isagenix Replenish (my fav is grape!)
Shake it up in a Bottle with 2 cups of water
Pour into Popsicle Mold and Freeze over night for a tasty HEALTHY summer treat!
Enjoy! xo Liz
