Calling All Peanut butter Lovers!

Hello Dah-lings!

 It's finally FRI-YAY!! You know what that means! Recipe time for our Foodie Friday :) Anywho.....I am addicted to Peanut Butter! I am always thinking of ways to get my fix without going crazy. Luckily, ever since I became a coach with Team Beachbody, I have learned countless ways to incorporate this magical nut butter without any guilt! Today I am going to be sharing the recipe of Peanut Butter Protein Pie adapted from Autumn Calabrese's Fixate cook book! Keep Reading below for the recipe!

If you are anything like me, post workout you are starving and drained! It is important to eat after working out to feed your body and muscles. The pic above is what I ate post workout today. I drank my favorite post workout drink ever, Recover, and had a piece of this PB yumminess! Yes, I did Disney-fy my shaker cup.. Don't judge me! Disney for life! So, without further ado I give you the recipe!

Peanut Butter Protein Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of oat flour

• 1 cup of vanilla whey protein powder

• 1/2 cup of almond flour

• 1/2 tsp of sea salt

• 1 cup of all natural peanut butter (ingredients should read.. Peanuts and maybe salt, nothing else)

• 2 tsp of vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk

• 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Line a round 8 or 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper (foil works too) and set aside.

1. Pulse in a food processor the protein powder, almond and oat flour, and salt until mixed together.

1. Add the almond butter and vanilla and keep pulsing until it is crumbly in texture.

1. Lastly, add the almond milk and pulse until you have a soft dough.

1. Spread the dough into the prepared pan and press it down so that it is even. You can use a spatula or big flat knife to smooth it down.

1. Stick it in the freezer until it is firm (about 15 minutes)

1. Slice it into 16 even "pie" slices.

1. Melt the dark chocolate per package instructions and drizzle evenly over your PB pie.

1. Put it back into the freezer so the chocolate hardens and sets.

1. Enjoy!! Put back into the freezer for storage in an air tight container for up to a week.

I swear it is that easy and tastes like a peanut butter cheesecake! For some reason, it tastes best frozen so don't store it in the fridge ;) Can't find oat or almond flour? No problem! drop some oats in a food processor and pulse until it resembles flour! The same applies to almond flour just be careful because too much pulsing can turn it into almond butter! I find starting with sliced almonds works best! Hope you enjoyed this recipe! Let me know if you try it and what you think! :)

Have a fabulous weekend dolls!

XoXo, Chris

Monday Motivation - Just do it!

Hello beauties!!!

I wanted to start doing motivational posts every Monday. If this is something you don't like let me know below and I will stop lol.. I personally like to start my day with motivational videos, books, podcasts, etc. It helps me get rid of any negative energy and focus my day with positive thoughts. 

Here we go! Happy Motivational Monday!

Here's the truth, it's so easy to do the task at hand but it's also much easier to not do it all. 

Everyday we are faced with choices. Should I work out now or later? If I have one tiny piece of cake I will be okay. All of these choices over time (depending on your decision) can dictate if you move forward or backwards in terms of your goals. Start doing the "easy to not do" things and pushing yourself through these tasks until you get it done. I promise you a little effort and consistency daily, will make things easier in the long run. 

Like this, you won't find yourself having to constantly catch up and double or even triple your work load. 

This applies to everything in life, too! Work, relationships, fitness, nutrition, school, even hobbies! 

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 Nike was on to something with "just do it!". That's really all there is to it! Go do it!

Hope this can change your mindset! Love you all so very much! 

XoXo, Chris

Foodie Friday - Hello Fresh Review

Happy Foodie Fri-yay!

I promised this review a few weeks ago but for whatever reason YouTube was not cooperating. I finally got the video to post successfully!! 

Quick review of what HelloFresh actually is. It's a food subscription box where you could skip a week before hand. There are different options as to what you get delivered. I picked the regular family box because we eat meat. There is an option to get 2 or 3 meals a week and I decided on 3. Each meal served 4 adults but you can stretch it out to feed more because the portion sizes are pretty large. It runs a little over $100 but if you use this referral code L6R3XJ , you will save $40 making your first order 65$ (for the 3 meal family box) including shipping. Keep reading after the jump to see what I liked and didn't like along with a video showing the meals :)

Colourpop Haul

Happy Beauty Tuesday! 

Today I am going to share my latest Colourpop haul with you all.

As you know, I have already tried the Ultra Matte Lip formula and fell in love. They are as good (or even better) than the more expensive brands out there for a fraction of the cost. You can read about my first review here. This time around I wanted to try the new Ultra Satin lips and the Lippie stix. I am so happy I did because I am in love! Lippie stix come in different finishes but, I only purchased a cream in the shade Fiesta and a glossy in the shade Easy. These remind me of Chapstick as far as texture and smoothness but with an opaque pigment to them. I really love these two and will be ordering more now that I know I love them! They also smell really yummy. Think vanilla crossed with a marshmallow! 

The ultra satin lips have no fragrance and are very pigmented just like the mattes. They are a bit thicker almost like a cream whereas the mattes are more liquidy. The satin formulation is transferable and will smudge like regular lipstick. However, it is long lasting! The description from colourpop says "our Ultra Satin Lip is a lightweight, bold lipstick with a satin finish and a crazy high percentage of pigments for extra intense color saturation."  Keep reading after the jump to see some swatches! 

HelloFresh Unboxing

Hey beautiful people! I can't believe it has been a month since my last blog post! I am so sorry about that but, rest assured I am back to my normal schedule! 

I recently received a coupon in the mail for a $40 off of my first Hello Fresh order. I was really curious about this subscription because I already subscribe to things like iPSY but nothing food related. Since I am always looking for ways to eat better without extra work, I decided to give it a try. Of course, I did not do so without first checking out youtube. Everyone there had amazing reviews so I finally ordered. I will post the actual video below of the unboxing. It is a bit shaky, sorry about that! I was extremely excited.

Read more after the jump!

Green Eggs and Yum!

Happy Wednesday!

Today I wanted to share a yummy healthier version of egg salad that is also simple to whip up! I actually was inspired by a video circulating on Facebook and tweaked the recipe just a bit. You can omit the jalapeño if you have little ones who will be eating the salad. Spread it on a slice of sprouted toast for a delicious and filling breakfast. Recipe after the jump! 

Beauty Tuesday - Shop for a Cause!

You're invited to an online Stella & Dot Trunk Show! All commissions from this show will be donated to a family in need. They happen to be my cousins and are beautiful souls who happened to walk into an icky situation. The money earned from the show will be deposited into their goFUNDme account. You didn't think we would let you help this cause without a benefit for you did you? There are also specials going on just for shopping this particular trunk show! if you spend $50, you can get any of the following at HALF off! It is a great steal and that scarf is one of my faves! Shop for a cause here. Look good, feel good! :)
I have attached their story after the jump!

***GIVEAWAY*** : FIXATE- 21 Day Fix CookBook

Happy Monday everyone! The "newness" of the new year is starting to fade for a lot of people and we are in the last week of the month! Where did the time go? I have seen people saying how they didn't start the year off how they thought they would so I am here to help! In honor of reviving the new year for you all I am doing a giveaway of the FIXATE cookbook (perfect for 21 day fix)! This book is filled with yummy recipes that are all 21 day fix approved! 

How to win:

There are 3 easy ways to earn entries for this giveaway. Deadline: Wednesday, January 27th at 11:30 PM EST.

1. Order Shakeology HD and get one entry.
2. Order a Challenge pack of one of the following: 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, CIZE, or the all new Hammer and Chisel challenge pack or performance pack (Instead of shakeology, the performance pack comes with my favorite products from the performance line to help you power through the workouts) and you will get 2 entries.
3. Join our team as a coach with any challenge pack and you will receive 3 entries! 

It really is that simple! Do any of the 3 and you will be getting an entry to win a package that includes the cookbook plus a couple of surprises! By entering the giveaway you also secure your spot for my February Challenge group to win more prizes! 

if you are someone who has wanted a change, and have always been thinking about joining an accountability group but never pulled the trigger, now is definitely the time. 21 day fix / extreme and Hammer and Chisel are on sale this month too for $10 / $20 more than Shakeology! it truly is a steal! Let's get in shape for bikini season together!

Watch this short clip about the cookbook to learn more about it. :) 

I will be announcing the winner this Thursday!

May the odds be Ever in YOUR favor!

If you have any questions feel free to message me on Facebook, link is on the sidebar ----->

Make this day beautiful!

XO, Chris

Tips to get your workout in even when you don't want to!

My Nephew Gio and I pouting because we did not want to leave our fun outing

Okay, okay.. We have all been there. We have so much fun during our jam packed day and then we get home and realize, we have not done our workout for the day. The laziness sets in. You start making excuses and find things that you suddenly HAVE to get done before the night is over. I am not judging you.. I have been there! In fact, I have been there more times than I should! lol I restarted my fitness journey on the 4th of January with a bang. I have not fallen off the wagon and do not plan to do so and I think because of my consistency, it has been harder for me to skip a day and easier to get my workouts in. So, today I decided to share some tips with you that really work for me!

• Set an alarm that says workout with the reason why you are working out in the first place. Bonus points for adding an inspirational song or photo ;)

• When you wake up in the morning, put your workout clothes on and tell yourself that you cannot change out of them until you get your workout in. (I will be the first to admit that I have slept in my workout gear a handful of times because my excuses were out of control. Don't be the old me!)

• Workout when you first wakeup rather than later in the day. When you are half asleep you don't realize what you are doing for a good 10-15 minutes. Before you know it, you are almost done with your workout. I also find that I perform better before a long day than after when I am tired. 

• Supplement! Okay so I have been doing the Master's Hammer and Chisel program and it is no joke. Results are crazy so far but had I not been doing it with the performance line I may not have been having the success that I am. Energize in particular gets me going and makes it easier to get through a tough workout.

• Choose a workout program that is short and effective. Some of the programs I like are 21 day fix / Extreme, T-25, and Piyo! There are so many programs out there. Choose something you enjoy and stick with it.

• Fuel your body right. When I changed my diet, my body started feeling good. I never knew what being regular meant I thought I was fine, but the clarity you get when you eat right, is like nothing else. If you feel better you will be more inclined to get that workout in. I have found that drinking shakeology once a day has helped me. However, I am not perfect. I do follow the 80/20 rule so that I do not deprive myself of things I love. I just do so in moderation :)

• Set short term goals and track your progress. If you have something to work towards you are more likely to push yourself. Yes, big goals are great but they may become intimidating and feel as if you can never reach them. Take those big , audacious goals and break them down to smaller goals. Reward yourself for achieving the smaller goals and celebrate all of your victories big or small!

• If none of the above work, you just have to dig deep inside and do it!

I hope these tips can help you get out of the rut! Want to join one of my private Facebook accountability groups where a group of like minded people on the same fitness journey share their tips, successes, and struggles? These groups are designed to help you get the support and motivation needed to complete a program, not just start it. If so, you can email me at limitlessdynasty15@gmail.com or message me on Facebook and I can give you more info and details. Hope you have a fabulous day! 

XO, Chris