Holiday Workout Schedule

Some #FunFacts that you may relate to! 

Fact. I don't and will not count calories. Sure, I’ll once in a while track the basic macros, but I will not make calorie counting apart of my health and fitness ritual. I know that it works for some, but for me its like obsessing over checking the scale each morning. 

Another Fact. I prefer counting containers over anything. It’s easy. They’re color coded based on proteins, veggies, fats, fruits, and so on and so forth and already portioned out. It’s simple. And they’re cute. ;-) 

Anotherrrrr fact. I’ve shared my T25, 21 Day Fix and other results. These programs have always been the best, fastest way for me to get accountable to my fitness goals. 

Last FACT. I LOVE to eat. Like a lot. After one meal, I usually know what I’ll have next because I do my best to keep the 21 Day Fix meal plan(s) and containers close by so I can stay consistent with my results. 

There’s about 7 (yes, SEVEN) weeks left of this year… #holyYOWZA #WhereDidTheTimeGo and you could either spend it back peddling by letting yourself slip a little here… (holiday work parties) and a little there (having Thanksgiving 3x in one weekend, you know who you are)…

OR 

…you could set some really freakin awesome goals WITH me to end the next 7 weeks healthier than when started the beginning of this year. 

I’m a future thinker, in fact, its my strongest characteristic. While I’m ALL for enjoying the parties, the turkey, the champagne, and snuggling, I’m also all about RESULTS. 

I know that a few excuses compounded over time got me 20 pounds heavier than I am now. And yes, you may shrug and say thats not much but when you stand at 5’2” — it all counts. 

And it ALL counts right now. 

Now, if you’re not serious about it, thats fine too. I want to coach those who ARE serious. Those who don’t need a January 1st to hit the ground running. Those who are pretty much fed up with where they are now and don't need a fancy Turkey dinner to solidify it. 

#JussssSayin

So it’s easy. You spend the next 6 weeks with ME. Doing the program WITH me and a few other awesome women in a private online Facebook group with daily check ins, heathy holiday recipes, fitness tips, and support so when you reach for that 2nd cookie, we’re here to remind you why you got started. 

For some of you - it may be about balance and you’re at your goal almost, so you just crave the group support.

And for others - it may be that you need to make a drastic change. That the holidays wont be an excuse and if you can conquer this time of year, anything else is a piece of cake… (minus the cake). 

Sound like something you are ready for? Apply HERE: http://abbymaried.blogspot.com/p/join-bombshell-challenge.html

Oh and YES, that dinner in the picture was amazing! Bison meatballs on top of a bed of zucchini / sweet potato noodles with arugula salad and baby potatoes. YES, thats how I eat on the meal plan during our 6 weeks ;-) 

CIAO! 

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Quinoa Crusted Parmesan Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

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I love that I can sit here on a Friday afternoon cuddled up in a blanket (I don't really need the blanket, I just like it), in a wife beater and yoga pants, listening to reggae while blogging recipes, sharing the things that helped me get rid of those last 25lbs and truly enjoying my career. This whole Beachbody coach thing aint so shabby.

A little progress pic.. I practice what I preach here at From Flab to Fab ... I plan on staying as Fabulous as I can for as long as I can! It's nice to feel good about yourself, see the results from your consistency, and hard work. Keep going ladies, you GOT this.

What does FABULOUS EVEN MEAN??? And why did I choose it... 

Extra --- ordinary... its that little EXTRA that defines the difference.
Stupendous... lovely word.
Amazingly good ____ (ad lib that: heart. soul. body. humor...sex???)
Having no basis in reality... I create my own... your reality IS what you create around you.
Extra ordinarily large... don't you want to live your largest dreams? I know I do!

Oh, I like it. I like it a lot.

Grateful.

Ok so onto the GOOD stuff... the recipe! I've seen a few versions of this concept before and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and make a few adjustments.

What You Need: *recipe for two

• 2-4 Chicken breasts (I did 4 chicken breasts in halves.. it was more than enough, I would suggest doing two and cutting in half) 
• 2 eggs beaten 
• 1/2 cup of coconut flour (don't worry you wont have coconut chicken parm lol -- if you use enough seasonings, that and the quinoa will cover up any coconut flavor) 
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• Italian seasoning, rosemary, basil, garlic powder OR I used Garlic Lovers by Flavor God
• Shredded mozzarella and fresh grated parm (or that stuff in the green container bottle thing)
• SAUCE: you can do store bought or home made.. I've done home made but I know it can be better.. so you can certainly Pinterest some good sauce recipes. To use my recipe for sauce and for the noodles/zoodles go HERE! 

Directions:

*Preheat oven to 400 degrees

1. First things first chickadees - you need to cook that quinoa! Start that first -- the directions should be on the bag. If you buy bulk, typically its 1/2 cup of quinoa per 1 cup of water .5/1 -- cook and let cool.
2. Start the zucchini noodle prep -- I also made it with spaghetti squash for my boyfriend since he prefers that. 
3. Set up your little dunking station: beaten eggs in one bowl, coconut flour in another, and the quinoa. Cut the chicken breasts in halves or like chicken tenders.. up to you. Then dip chicken in the flour, then the eggs, then the quinoa...place into a glass pyrex dish (spray it with EVOO or canola oil).
4. I like to sprinkle the seasonings and cheese on top of the chicken once coated and on top of the noodles/zoodles. For the ZOODLE 'how-to' click HERE! Pop into the oven for 30 minutes or until done. 
5. Once your noodles are done, place chicken on top, pour on the sauce and sprinkle with fresh parm. 

THAT easy && THAT yummy! I first saw this recipe HERE on Damn Delicious but just changed a few things. But check out that page, it has tons of great ideas! 

21 Day Fix Approved:

2 Green (noodles/spaghetti squash/sauce)**psst technically tomatoes are fruit (21 DF mistake?)

1 Red (chicken breast/minimal eggs)

1 yellow (quinoa/minimal coconut flour)

1 Blue (cheeses/optional EVOO on noodles)

I hope you love this just as much as we did! <3 Bon Appetite, GUILT FREE!

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Strawberry Avocado Summer Salad

Welp, HAPPY ((ALMOST)) Summer!!!! Ok, I'm a little early, but that's ok.

I'm not a huge salad person when I have to make it myself because I just don't know what to do... I think its option overload so I always end up putting the wrong things together. I know, strange.

Anyway, this salad came out YUMMM and it was so easy.. and I'm a little proud of myself-- I can make pancakes from scratch off the top of my head, but I cannot master a salad, except this easy one.

21 Day Fix approved:

2 red -- chicken or protein (if you use two chicken breasts -- I cut all my breasts in half before I cook them so I get "more" out of it)
3 green -- I like a lot of spinach, but you can measure it out
1 purple- strawberries
1 blue- avocado (I'm apart of AA -- avocado's anonymous, I have a problem)

What You Need:

• 1/2 avacado
• spinach
• Himalayan Salt
• Pepper
• Diced up chicken (or protein of your choice)
• diced up strawberries
• diced up avocado
• lemon juice

I don't use dressing, so if you do, by all means go for it... I just like less calories. I use lemon juice with salt and pepper ;-)

So combine all that, dash of salt, dash of pepper, lemon juice... and that's it! 

It's simple, but fresh and easy. Can't go wrong! 

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My Daily Meal Plan

I posted this earlier on my Facebook this week (Facebook.com/abbymaried) and wanted to share with my bloggers as well ;-)

To give a quick idea of what I eat on the daily:

16oz of water then, 
***T25 for quick morning cardio*** 

Breakfast: ((OPTIONS))

• Shakeology and oatmeal with 1tbsp of PB (tastes like a friggin PB oatmeal cookie, #nom) 
• 1-2 servings of Fruit (I follow the portion size from the 21DF), a slice of ezekiel bread toast, and 2 eggs scrambled

Snack: Two eggs, spinach, and a slice of Ezekiel toast

Lunch: 

• Chicken, veggies, brown rice, avocado
• Healthy tuna avocado sandwich or salad (on a bed of spinach) with fresh fruit 

Snack: Cliff bar  or Luna Bar (before a workout usually) OR greek yogurt with an apple

Workout -- usually lifting (depending on the day of the week) following most of the Body Beast schedule (hello #ladybeast)

***Post workout protein shake and amino acids***

Dinner: Fish, sweet potatoes, veggies < something of that variation

TA DA... nothing crazy or complicated, but my week usually revolves around 5-6 meals a day focusing on using the 21 Day Fix meal plan guidelines (what would I do without that?!) and I try to drink as much water as I can...

Oh and I sneak in a cucumber smoothie from Robeks once a week.#ijustcanthelpmyself

But I do try to avoid doing this UNLESS its my designated cheat meal, then pass those chips over! I'll take another side of guac too. 

* I limit fruit, but do have cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries, apples because they are lower on the GI scale and lower in sugars! I will do fruit for breakfast if I have it and it's in season 

OH, and I do NOT have fruit at night (if I can avoid it, but if I need something sweet, Ill sprinkle it with lemon and Tajin seasoning) and if I do eat bananas (which is rare) it's usually BEFORE a workout and/or 1/2 a banana!

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Women's 21 Day Fix Results - 21 Day Fix Review

Welllllllllp, the time has come! I finally get to reveal my 21 Day Fix results on my blog to share with you ALL!!!

So are you ready?

Im sure you're wondering if I lost weight...

but truth of the matter is...

I actually GAINED two pounds...

am I freaking out over that?

YES I AM!! That's 2 pounds of solid muscle and definition I didn't have before... check it out:

At first glance it's so easy to think, "I look the same" but truth is, I wasn't going for a weight loss story, I was going for a habit changing story. I've been honest that I'm not all that great at meal planning, prep and my portion control needed some work. 

I started out at 118 and finished at 120. Am I freaking out over 2 lbs??? HECK YES, that'stwo pounds of muscle I've been working hard for! I can see how a lot of girls freak out when the scale starts to tip in what they think is the "wrong direction" but truth be told, feeling strong is way better than feeling "THIN" so while I didn't lose weight (thank goodness) I did gain two pounds of muscle and the discipline to start prepping my food and sticking to my REAL portion sizes  

I noticed a difference in my hips, arms and of course abs, I love how eating healthy and clean makes those muscles POP What I loved about the fix: it's realistic. There's no facade you're going to lose weight by eating whatever you want and however much you want... Even I get my delusional moments where I think, "I can just burn all this off" but it's like trying to cram 5 workouts in one day and expecting a 6 pack. GOODLUCK if you need a good ole fashion wake up call, then I totally suggest this program! 

to read more about the fix visit my other blog posts:

The Meal Plan

21 Day Fix Review of the workouts, trainer, meal plan and containers

If you want to know more on how to be apart of my 21 Day Fix support group on Facebook, need help with meal plan and prep, would like a sample meal plan and get started on the 21 Day Fix yourself, contact me NOW! It's 3 weeks, anyone can do 3 weeks right?!

CLICK HERE (to get started on YOUR JOURNEY)

to make me your FREE coach, CLICK HERE! 

want to know what a free coach entails? CLICK HERE

Look forward to your results! As always XOXO

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