Chicken Avacado Soup!!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1U1gvDLywoAHIQvVEYs3eD_B0TzN0F0m3b6MHUQb7imHATFwVI0jno4AwYETD2gVhFVQzN5PL87V-IXQJpXEWhW0NRJ9ElN1s_bq9llJNte7wcQs6iQkR2ujl2MPMJDy2yKk4EW8tJN2/s1600/main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1U1gvDLywoAHIQvVEYs3eD_B0TzN0F0m3b6MHUQb7imHATFwVI0jno4AwYETD2gVhFVQzN5PL87V-IXQJpXEWhW0NRJ9ElN1s_bq9llJNte7wcQs6iQkR2ujl2MPMJDy2yKk4EW8tJN2/s1600/main.jpg" width="213" /></a></div> <div class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1e1e1e; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Ingredients</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2 chicken breasts</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> salt & freshly ground pepper to taste</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1 1/2 cups green onions, finely chopped, divided</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1 teaspoon minced garlic</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1 tomato, diced</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3 - 14.5oz cans chicken broth</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1/8 teaspoon cumin</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-9" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2 avocados, diced</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-10" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped</div> <div class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-11" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> lime wedges</div> <div class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-instructions" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1e1e1e; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Instructions</div> <span id="zlrecipe-ingredients-list" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1e1e1e; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /> <ol class="instructions" id="zlrecipe-instructions-list" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1e1e1e; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 3em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Add chicken to the heated skillet and lower temperature to medium, cover pan and grill chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165° F. Shred chicken and cover with foil to keep warm, then set aside.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In a dutch oven or equivalent, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat until hot.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Add the 1 cup chopped green onions and minced garlic to pot; Sauté about 2 minutes.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Add diced tomato; Sauté 1 minute, until soft.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-4" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Add chicken broth, cumin, and salt to pot.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-5" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Stir well and bring to a boil.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-6" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cover pot and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.</li> </ol>

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Chicken Avacado Soup!!

Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups green onions, f...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeo5ZBJ4OU5pWFCK8ENQ3mmOH-0n5qZ8_S0g-ZA8CnPv8qVLFGErJvAmdyaQp8f1eSJaNUuaf6nGgSBUBYrj60GF0OYgM04viAKGfZln6R7VrjDQ0-e26QmUbKBgiOLxOv87nnF1KE8QK/s1600/Eggplant-Parmesan-300x248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeo5ZBJ4OU5pWFCK8ENQ3mmOH-0n5qZ8_S0g-ZA8CnPv8qVLFGErJvAmdyaQp8f1eSJaNUuaf6nGgSBUBYrj60GF0OYgM04viAKGfZln6R7VrjDQ0-e26QmUbKBgiOLxOv87nnF1KE8QK/s1600/Eggplant-Parmesan-300x248.jpg" /></a></div> <h2 style="background-color: white; color: #2b5b61; font-family: myriad-pro, 'Droid Sans', Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, san-serif; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; text-shadow: rgb(219, 219, 219) 1px 1px 0px;"> <br /></h2> <h2 style="background-color: white; color: #2b5b61; font-family: myriad-pro, 'Droid Sans', Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, san-serif; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; text-shadow: rgb(219, 219, 219) 1px 1px 0px;"> Recipe for Eggplant Parmesan with Bulgar<span style="color: red;"> </span>and Pine Nuts</h2> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="color: purple;"><strong>Ingredients</strong></span><br />Olive oil cooking spray<br />3 large egg whites, lightly beaten<br />3/4 c whole-wheat panko or bread crumbs<br />6 tbsp grated low-fat Parmesan cheese<br />1 1/2 tsp dried oregano<br />1 tsp garlic powder<br />1/4 tsp sea salt<br />2 globe eggplants<br />1 1/3 c low-sodium chicken broth<br />1 cup bulgar<br />2 medium tomatoes, cut into large chunks<br />1 tbsp tomato paste<br />2 cloves garlic<br />12 large basil leaves, divided<br />1 c shredded part-skim low-moisture mozzarella cheese<br />2 tbsp pine nuts</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <strong><span style="color: purple;">Directions</span></strong><br />1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray. Set aside.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;"> 2. Place egg whites in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl combine panko, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder and salt. Trim ends off eggplants and cut each eggplant crosswise into three-quarter inch slices. One at a time, dip eggplant slices in egg whites, then panko mixture, arranging coated slices on prepared baking sheets. Bake until eggplants are tender and golden brown, about 25 minutes.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;"> 3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in bulgar, cover, turn off heat and set aside for 30 minutes.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;"> 4. While the eggplant is cooking and the bulgar is softening, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic and eight basil leaves in a food processor and pulse to make a chunky sauce. Transfer to a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;"> 5. Remove eggplant from oven and preheat broiler. Arrange an oven rack about 8  inches from heating element.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;"> 6. Spoon tomato sauce over eggplant slices, dividing it evenly. Sprinkle mozzarella over tomato sauce, dividing it evenly. Use a spatula to place six eggplant slices on top of six others, making six two-slice stacks on one baking sheet. Broil until mozzarella is browning on top and melted in the middle, about three minutes.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;"> 7. Meanwhile, chop or thinly slice the remaining four basil leaves. Stir basil and pine nuts into bulgar. Serve alongside the eggplant.</div> <div> <br /></div>

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Skillet-Grilled Red Pepper Shrimp & Grits!! Only 224 Cals per serving!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /><br /><img alt="SkilletGrilledShrimp_article" class="attachment-post-thumb wp-post-image" src="http://d1ujpofy5vmb70.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/featured_image/SkilletGrilledShrimp_article.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); color: #555555; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon_badge at300b" href="" style="border: 0px; color: #5fad00; cursor: pointer; font-family: Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></a></div> <h2> <b>Skillet-Grilled Red Pepper Shrimp & Grits!! </b></h2> <div id="main" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgb(204, 204, 204) 10px 0px 12px -12px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(204, 204, 204) 10px 0px 12px -12px; color: #555555; 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padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Serves</strong>: 4<br /><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hands-on time</strong>: 10 minutes<br /><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Total time</strong>: 20 minutes</div> <div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">INGREDIENTS:</strong></div> <ul style="border: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; margin: 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 cup quick-cooking grits</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 tsp garlic powder</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tsp Worcestershire sauce</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 tsp sea salt</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 oz shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese</li> </ul> <div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">RED PEPPER SHRIMP</strong></div> <ul style="border: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; margin: 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">Olive oil cooking spray</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 medium red bell pepper, chopped</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">12 oz medium raw peeled shrimp, rinsed and patted dry</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tbsp safflower oil</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tsp paprika</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tsp garlic powder</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/8 tsp sea salt</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 medium scallions, trimmed and finely chopped</li> </ul> <div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">INSTRUCTIONS:</strong></div> <ol style="border: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; margin: 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">Prepare grits: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil on high heat. Stir in grits and return to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in garlic powder, Worcestershire, cayenne and salt; cover and set aside.</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">Meanwhile, prepare red pepper shrimp: Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium-high. Coat skillet with cooking spray, add pepper and lightly coat pepper with cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until pepper begins to lightly brown on edges. Set aside on a plate.</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with remaining ingredients, except scallions and cheese, and stir until well coated. Add mixture to skillet in a single layer and cook on medium-high, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes, until shrimp is opaque in center. Remove from heat and stir in red pepper and scallions.</li> <li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">To serve, divide grits among 4 dinner plates and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Spoon equal amounts of shrimp mixture over top.</li> </ol> <div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <em style="border: 0px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Nutrients per serving (1/2 cup shrimp mixture and 1/2 cup grits): Calories: 224, Total Fat: 6 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 20 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 2 g, Protein: 21 g, Sodium: 486 mg, Cholesterol: 131 mg</em></div> </div> </div> </div> <script id="hiddenlpsubmitdiv" style="display: none;"></script><script>try{for(var lastpass_iter=0; lastpass_iter < document.forms.length; lastpass_iter++){ var lastpass_f = document.forms[lastpass_iter]; if(typeof(lastpass_f.lpsubmitorig2)=="undefined"){ lastpass_f.lpsubmitorig2 = lastpass_f.submit; lastpass_f.submit = function(){ var form=this; var customEvent = document.createEvent("Event"); customEvent.initEvent("lpCustomEvent", true, true); var d = document.getElementById("hiddenlpsubmitdiv"); if (d) {for(var i = 0; i < document.forms.length; i++){ if(document.forms[i]==form){ d.innerText=i; } } d.dispatchEvent(customEvent); }form.lpsubmitorig2(); } } }}catch(e){}</script>

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Skillet-Grilled Red Pepper Shrimp & Grits!! Only 224 Cals per serving!

Skillet-Grilled Red Pepper Shrimp & Grits!!  Serves : 4 Hands-on time : 10 minutes Total time : 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1/...

Seven Principles of Clean Eating

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New year New You health and Fitness challenge

Can you believe the holidays have already come and gone? 2 more days and we will be rocking in the New Year of 2014!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSwosfT6crcYaRrwevJyMF3edLhaI8NcTDIVE-HZrcaLUuZdIbnzaUmjWm69-8PYL1jXsCscNdcqDICJ7tfOxuvv7TWFMMlR0GhKmGEmc3ClSj1rmxI0pLaDisWuoMzFOcEI8M2XKExcF/s1600/2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSwosfT6crcYaRrwevJyMF3edLhaI8NcTDIVE-HZrcaLUuZdIbnzaUmjWm69-8PYL1jXsCscNdcqDICJ7tfOxuvv7TWFMMlR0GhKmGEmc3ClSj1rmxI0pLaDisWuoMzFOcEI8M2XKExcF/s400/2014.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2013 has been a very memorable year for me! I was able to quit my job in the hospital and now focus on my love and passion.... health promotion and disease prevention! It has been a wild ride and one that I was initially scared to take but, I dived in with both feet and could not be happier with the changes that occurred from facing my fears and just going all in!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> </span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so excited and really looking forward to 2014! I have invested a lot of time and energy into improving my health and fitness challenge groups in 2014. A lot of research went into analyzing the current process and after many hours and weeks of analyzing the process I am so proud to say that the final product is complete and ready to go for my 2014 challenge groups!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> </span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first challenge group of the year Ripped Resolutions is full and I cannot wait to watch these individuals change their lives over the next 60 days!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> </span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, with so many individuals contacting me about upcoming challenge groups I want you all to be aware that the next challenge group will be starting on January 13th! I have started a waiting list and if you want to be considered and are ready to go ALL in and make this a lifestyle change then contact me <a href="mailto:schomakeralyssa@gmail.com" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3vdFYSUsAXuRX0ZOhtyH9OY4TWAg7R9OnvQUQ1wD_tL6nQVWOV0fpNZ_eMrE_I0gMTnQZz1v_hi51NsUPvhs_hDULp4DIO0vzPQh6LA2QWqG86D44PnqwHarGuOUq2b25-KbclcbGqpk/s1600/newyearnewyou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="new year new you, afitnurse, 2014 fitness goals, 2014 challenge, weightless, clean eating, fitness support, fitness goals" border="0" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3vdFYSUsAXuRX0ZOhtyH9OY4TWAg7R9OnvQUQ1wD_tL6nQVWOV0fpNZ_eMrE_I0gMTnQZz1v_hi51NsUPvhs_hDULp4DIO0vzPQh6LA2QWqG86D44PnqwHarGuOUq2b25-KbclcbGqpk/s400/newyearnewyou.jpg" title="" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AFitnurse: New Year New You Challenge</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>So what is this health and fitness group you ask??? </b></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"> Well, it's a program that I have created to help you reach your own personal health and fitness goals.  No long will we say to ourselves, "I will start on Monday."  or "2014 is the last year I resolve to lose weight."  or "No more muffin top."  You are not going to make a new years resolution and then not follow through with it.  I see it all the time.  People start out January 1st strong.  They go to the gym, they eat healthy and week 1 and 2 are great.  But by week 3 and 4 the gym becomes empty and you slide back into your old ways.  February 1st rolls around and you throw up your hands and tell yourself that you are just destined to be this way forever.  You find excuses like you are too busy or something else gets in the way.  OR you go to the gym for a while, didn't see jaw dropping results in the first few weeks and didn't have the support or education to change your  eating habits and eventually bailed out.  Don't let this be you again this year!</span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><br /> </span></span></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OC5BjwGRZPIhwFBbaFt6L_IZ67KHMNjj7LKrNpx9Xj9vCUIlGhicDtrSclQ8WSG_hWzqjT8gdzdWeAdknWY9T8rMFC6EgRmyL6hxl0-uXfRj-lbaLMzHQHOP1cEsbUYw4mFBvrwLsHYm/s1600/562799_634460806599353_1941800025_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="fitness goals, 2014 resolutions, health goals, fitness goals, a fit nurse, dreams," border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OC5BjwGRZPIhwFBbaFt6L_IZ67KHMNjj7LKrNpx9Xj9vCUIlGhicDtrSclQ8WSG_hWzqjT8gdzdWeAdknWY9T8rMFC6EgRmyL6hxl0-uXfRj-lbaLMzHQHOP1cEsbUYw4mFBvrwLsHYm/s400/562799_634460806599353_1941800025_n.jpg" title="" width="282" /></a></div> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, the moral of the story is that I am not going to let you do that! The one thing that I love about Beachbody is that they hook you up with a fitness program that meets your needs. There are options for every single person no matter if you are a beginner or you are advanced.  There are options if you are a zumba cardio type person or if you like strength training or fall somewhere in the middle. There are options if you are short on time or if you don't really mind working out for over an hour.  I feel pretty confident that no matter your ability level I can help you choose a program that will meet your needs. </span></span><br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs40L7ZFjTxM1uNsMCdC7tFo9cv8Ww4fKBN3oISbME5c-VqammNgZ9dlhOXwuwCbQ0pGPXa8tbWNUPoAIw2XXSUN-12wbVOJHAFbSXL9_hzne-pv75aPCN9yI16a3jW78HE5mxfUIpFryY/s1600/eat-clean-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs40L7ZFjTxM1uNsMCdC7tFo9cv8Ww4fKBN3oISbME5c-VqammNgZ9dlhOXwuwCbQ0pGPXa8tbWNUPoAIw2XXSUN-12wbVOJHAFbSXL9_hzne-pv75aPCN9yI16a3jW78HE5mxfUIpFryY/s320/eat-clean-2.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">Now that you have an understanding of the fitness component let's talk about nutrition! Having proper nutrition is the KEY to success! You cannot out exercise a bad diet! I can tell you that I was one of those cardio bunnies that spent hours on the elliptical machine and never saw my body change. I would indulge in fat free foods, 100 calorie snack packs, and was a diet coke junky! It wasn't until I started to educate myself on macronutrients and timing of nutrients that I saw my body transform.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">  So my job is going to be to teach you how to not diet, but how to create a healthy lifestyle with whole nutritious foods that will not leave you starving at the end of the day!</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">The last piece is <a href="http://myshakeology.com/alyssaschomaker" target="_blank">Shakeology</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">  It's not a weight loss shake but instead it's a total meal replacement shake. It's not a protein shake its a well balanced meal that is equivalent to 6 salads in one glass.  It has been the one thing that keeps me full, tastes really good and has saved my rear a thousand times when either I didn't make it to the grocery store or I was in a hurry and needed a quick meal.  What was once a run thru the drive thru is now a shaker cup and a scoop of Shakeology!  I feel better, I look better and honestly it's worth every single penny!  It keeps me healthy and its at least one meal a day that I do not have to think about.  I'm at my weight loss goal now but I still drink it every day because it has everything that my daily multivitamin should have!  </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><br /> </span></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HwgaeGBvm4c?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"> </span></span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><b>You also get access to a closed online accountability group. </b> This is where you will have 24/7 access to me as <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/alyssaschomaker" target="_blank">your coach</a>  Everyone starts their workouts on the same day, checks into the group daily and gets my support and guidance. Every day you log into the group and their is either a tip, recipe, motivation or information from me!  I will teach you how to handle everything from creating a meal plan, giving you recipes that your kids and husband will eat, to emotional eating, handling temptations, traveling, eating out, cravings and more!  You will get the entire whole body lifestyle transformation!  All you have to do is commit to the program and finish it!</span> <br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">You are responsible to check in each day and rate your day and post how you did. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"> </span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"> </span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9FZ3d8SH7rFYOS5Xvn62qlc1PRTxsWgYtZpNEe6NeLwdhHfQsForTi3mSZREVl1e0BnnzWSmkkezI7NmAweKLvq5xqL_Pi_HhUAThAdrkn7bn1_0N-qdxABEitrTRdH8uFbwTjAKZ-p5/s1600/Screen-shot-2011-10-30-at-9.27.01-AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9FZ3d8SH7rFYOS5Xvn62qlc1PRTxsWgYtZpNEe6NeLwdhHfQsForTi3mSZREVl1e0BnnzWSmkkezI7NmAweKLvq5xqL_Pi_HhUAThAdrkn7bn1_0N-qdxABEitrTRdH8uFbwTjAKZ-p5/s400/Screen-shot-2011-10-30-at-9.27.01-AM.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So does this sound like something you would like to do?  Are you ready to make a lasting change that isn't a quick fix or crash diet?  Are you ready to truly change your life and your body at the same time? If so then fill out the application below to be considered for my New Year New You Challenge Group starting on January 13th 2014.  Don't delay the last day to register is January 7th, 2014!!!!</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="1161" scrolling="no" src="https://alyssaschomaker.wufoo.com/embed/mm3lsxj1xvu47f/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"><a href="https://alyssaschomaker.wufoo.com/forms/mm3lsxj1xvu47f/">Fill out my Wufoo form!</a></iframe><br /> <div id="wuf-adv" style="color: #a7a7a7; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: small; text-align: center;"> HTML Forms powered by <a href="http://www.wufoo.com/">Wufoo</a></div>

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New year New You health and Fitness challenge

Can you believe the holidays have already come and gone? 2 more days and we will be rocking in the New Year of 2014! 2013 has been a...