Zucchini Brownies

So, the past two weeks I’ve made a healthier version of brownies for my family. Needless to say, they were a hit. It’s an egg free recipe too.

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1/2 cup applesauce
2 small or medium bananas mashed
1 and 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 and 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
2 cups all purpose flour (you can use alternative flour like wheat, but it will make the density a little bit different)
1/2 cup walnut pieces.

I actually add dark chocolate chips to it to make it more chocolately. Use them at your discretion. Sometimes I don’t add the nuts either.

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 9 x 13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, mashed bananas, and sugar. Add vanilla and cocoa and mix together. Then add baking soda, salt, and zucchini and mix together. Add flour and walnuts and mix together (or the chocolate chips). Spread evenly into a prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until brownies spring back when gently touched.

Layered Salad

Over the weekend my mother-in-law and I watched the Pioneer Woman on the Food Network.  She made an awesome looking layered salad and we immediately knew we wanted to try it.  Today, we made it. Now, it may have at least one unhealthy layer in it, the rest is simply amazing.  You don’t necessarily have to put this layer in or use the salad dressing in the recipe either.  We just decided we wanted to try the full effect.

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Anyway, here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

  • 2 heads Iceberg Lettuce, Chopped
  • 8 ounces, fluid Baby Spinach, Washed And Dried
  • 8 whole Hard Boiled Eggs, Chopped
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 16 ounces, weight Bacon, Cooked And Chopped (You could perhaps use turkey bacon or no bacon at all!)
  • 4 whole Tomatoes, Chopped
  • 1 bunch Green Onions, Thinly Sliced
  • 8 ounces, weight Cheddar Cheese, Grated (You could use low-fat cheese or low-moisture as well)
  • 1 bag (10 Ounce) Frozen Peas, Partially Thawed
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup (Real) Mayonnaise (We didn’t use real mayonnaise. We used the mayo that has olive oil in it)
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar (more To Taste)
  • Fresh Dill, Chopped

Directions:

You just make layers of the ingredients in order listed above, or even make your own order if you’d prefer. The last layer should be the dressing.  Next, refrigerate it for at least eight hours.  You don’t have to cover it either because the dressing will seal all the freshness in.

 

NO More EXCUSES!

Okay… the past couple months I have just made a ton of excuses when it came to me working out and eating right. I would do good for a little while, then stumble again. I would workout most days though, but then I would eat like crap and basically cancel out what I was trying to do.

So, now… I am determined more than ever to get my fitness and eating habits under control.  I am determined to start and finish the Insanity program. I actually started it yesterday and started eating better as well.  I really need to keep posting here, Instagram, and maybe Facebook.  I feel that doing that helps me hold myself accountable.

No more excuses.  I am STICKING to this.  I did get a new job that starts next month, but I won’t let that stop me either.

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Beachbody Challenge Winner for July 18th!

Beachbody Challenge Winner for July 18th!

Here’s one of the Beachbody challengers, Stephanie L., who won money for her amazing transformation! She won $500, lost 30 pounds, and 35 inches… she did this with using Beachbody’s Turbo Fire and Chalean Extreme (the program I’m doing now), and drinking Shakeology! If you or someone you know would love to start a journey to a more fit and healthier you, message me for more details!

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Two Weeks of Chalean Extreme Results..

Two Weeks of Chalean Extreme Results..

Well, in two weeks of doing Chalean Extreme I lost 6 pounds… and now I have some bicep definition! I know it’s not a HUGE improvement, but it’s still exciting to me! If you or someone you know would like to try this program and have a coach backing them up along the way, contact me by e-mailing me at beastmoderawr@aol.com

Feeling Great

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Just wanted to share how great I’m feeling now since I’ve started Chalean Extreme. Never thought weight lifting would make me feel that way. Now I wake up earlier, and stay up late due to my increased energy.  That’s also in part to Shakeology which I drink once a day, every day. I was really skeptical at first about trying yet another protein type shake, but I gave it a chance after my best friend since 2nd grade said it was working for her. They don’t taste bad either! You can mix numerous other things in with the shake, which I add almond milk, coffee and ice. It tastes just like a mocha! It also keeps me full for at least four hours. It also cuts my craving of junk food down to zero! I’ve lost a few inches all over my body and 6 pounds in a week so far. =)

If you or someone you know would like to start a journey to a healthier version of themselves along with many others to motivate them along the way either e-mail me at beastmoderawr@aol.com or fill out the form below!

Amazing Transformation Story…

bbchallenge2Just wanted to share this amazing story with you! Robb (pictured) took the Beach Body Challenge and lost 100 lbs and 10″ of his waist! Like many others, he submitted his success story and ended up winning $1,000! Having a chance to win is just another great incentive Beach Body gives you to a more fit and healthier lifestyle! If you’re interested in starting your own success story, e-mail me today for more information at beastmoderawr@aol.com or use the form below!

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