Get the Scoop on Sunday

Hello to all of my Fabulous Team Beachbody Challengers!! 

As part of your free Team Beachbody account with me as your coach, you'll be receiving a weekly newsletter with recipes and tips for healthy living!  

If you have any feedback, let me know...I want this newsletter to be as useful to you as possible!  

MEALSPIRATION SPOTLIGHT: Pork Chops and Apple Sauce

4 oz lean center cut boneless pork chop

½ cup applesauce

1 cup steamed string beans

Directions: Bake pork chop until cooked throughout. Serve with applesauce and beans.

UPCOMING ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS:

*"Cupid's Challenge" (an Online Health Accountability Group via Facebook)
*Starts 2/10/14 for 21 days
*MUST use one of Team Beachbody's workout programs and/or Shakeology. 

*Limited to 12 people for individualized attention 

*Daily posts from you = REQUIRED 

*Weekly goal check with me = REQUIRED

*Grocery list with meal plans will be provided

*I'm going to keep you ACCOUNTABLE TO YOUR GOAL

*It'll be exactly what you need to GET RESULTS!  I'll message, text, whatever you need to make sure you are on track! 

________________________________________

EXERCISE SPOTLIGHT: 21-Day Fix 

The 21 Day Fix program takes the guesswork out of weight loss. It's a unique portion-control system combined with easy-to-follow workouts that fit into anyone's busy schedule. Trainer Autumn Calabrese shares her passion for food and fitness as she shows you how to make simple choices that add up to life-changing results.

**Available 2/3/14 @ www.beachbodycoach.com/nrf026 --> "Shop Team Beachbody"

**On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_5g5rh1ezY

SHAKEOLOGY SPOTLIGHT: Chocolate Minty @ Calories: 156

1 serving Chocolate Shakeology
1 cup water
1/8 tsp. mint extract. For the best taste experience, use a blender and add ice. The more ice, the thicker it gets. Enjoy! 



FUN FACT SPOTLIGHT

One can of soda contains 10 teaspoons of sugar.

http://crazyhealthfacts.com/interesting-fun-facts/fitness-and-nutrition/

MOTIVATION SPOTLIGHT:

“You can feel sore tomorrow. Or, you can feel sorry.  Just do it!" 

FINANCIAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: 

Give food, toiletries and other things you need on a daily basis no more than 14% of your pie. This is a tricky one, because as food prices go up you will see that it becomes hard to keep your expenses flat and you may have to find the money by borrowing from another slice. http://www.cnbc.com/id/25933653

CONTACT INFO SPOTLIGHT:

I'm always here to answer questions, coach you through a program, help you become a coach, anything!  Contact me :) 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicole.field3

Shakeology: www.myshakeology.com/nrf026

Team Beachbody: www.beachbodycoach.com/nrf026

Blog: www.funfitnesswithnicole.blogspot.com

Have a fantastic, healthy week!

Best,

Nicole 

Get the Scoop on Sunday!

Hello My Fabulous Team Beachbody Challengers!! 

As part of your free Team Beachbody account with me as your coach, you'll be receiving a weekly newsletter with recipes and tips for healthy living!  

If you have any feedback, let me know...I want this newsletter to be as useful to you as possible!  

MEALSPIRATION SPOTLIGHT: Egg Salad Wrap

Egg salad Wrap

2 hard-boiled eggs, yolk removed from one

1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese

Whole wheat tortilla

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp. of either dried dill or tarragon, salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Chop up hard-boiled eggs and mix with cottage cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, and herbs. Place onto tortilla and wrap up. Serve with 2 cups mixed greens, 1 sliced Roma tomato, and 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar. Toss all ingredients.

UPCOMING ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS:

*"Cupid's Challenge" Online Health Accountability Group via Facebook
*Starts 2/10/14 for 30 days
*MUST use one of Team Beachbody's workout programs and/or Shakeology. 

*(21 Day Fix is highly encouraged)

*Limited to 12 people for individualized attention 

*Daily posts from you = REQUIRED 

*Weekly goal check with me = REQUIRED

*Grocery list with meal plans will be provided

*I'm going to keep you ACCOUNTABLE TO YOUR GOAL

*It'll be exactly what you need to GET RESULTS!  I'll message, text, whatever you need to make sure you are on track! 

________________________________________OR

5-Day Focus on Food Challenge

*Starts 1/20/14 (MESSAGE ME ASAP TO GET IN THIS!!) 

*Will be AWESOME and a GREAT WAY to try ONLINE ACCOUNTABILITY CHALLENGES. 

*Meal Plan and Grocery List provided

*YOUR INVESTMENT: Need Shakeology 5-Day Kit for only $25

EXERCISE SPOTLIGHT: 21-Day Fix 

The 21 Day Fix program takes the guesswork out of weight loss. It's a unique portion-control system combined with easy-to-follow workouts that fit into anyone's busy schedule. Trainer Autumn Calabrese shares her passion for food and fitness as she shows you how to make simple choices that add up to life-changing results.

**Available 2/3/14 @ www.beachbodycoach.com/nrf026 --> "Shop Team Beachbody"

**On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_5g5rh1ezY

SHAKEOLOGY SPOTLIGHT: Strawberry Lemonade @ 198 calories

1 serving Greenberry Shakeology


Juice of 1 small lemon


1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries


1 cup water 



For the best taste experience, use a blender and add ice. The more ice, the thicker it gets. 


Enjoy!



FUN FACT SPOTLIGHT

Ten healthy, filling snacks…banana, hard boiled eggs, nuts (almonds & pistachios), peanut butter, oatmeal, cottage cheese, plain greek yogurt, sunflower seeds, apples and watermelon, and natural fruit smoothies.

http://crazyhealthfacts.com/interesting-fun-facts/fitness-and-nutrition/

MOTIVATION SPOTLIGHT:

"You've got to work for it.  So stop WISHING and START DOING." 

FINANCIAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: 

Budgets are a necessary evil.  They're the only practical way to get a grip on your spending - and to make sure your money is being used the way you want it to be used. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson2/

CONTACT INFO SPOTLIGHT:

I'm always here to answer questions, coach you through a program, help you become a coach, anything!  Contact me :) 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicole.field3

Shakeology: www.myshakeology.com/nrf026

Team Beachbody: www.beachbodycoach.com/nrf026

Blog: www.funfitnesswithnicole.blogspot.com

Have a fantastic, healthy week!

Best,

Nicole 

Get the Scoop on Sunday

Hi Beachbody Challengers!

As part of your free Team Beachbody account with me as your coach, you'll be receiving a weekly newsletter with recipes and tips for healthy living.   

Today I went to a Team Beachbody meeting and they had info on their NEW PRODUCTs...

1. Strawberry Shakeology (nothing like the Tropical Strawberry). Soo good! Comes out 1/13/14. 

2. 21-Day Fix.  I can't wait to try this and coach people through it.  21-Days of fitness and EASY EASY nutrition.   And, the other thing I love about it...it's under $60!  Release date is Feb 3rd and I'll be starting an online accountability challenge soon after.  Message me to be added! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_5g5rh1ezY 

MEALSPIRATION SPOTLIGHT: Grilled Chicken with Apples and Honey

Ingredients:
¼ cup white wine (or low-sodium chicken broth)
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. raw honey
1 dash sea salt
4 tsp. olive oil, divided use
4 (4-oz.) raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
½ medium onion, thinly sliced

Preparation:
1. Preheat grill or broiler.
2. Combine wine, mustard, honey, and salt in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
3. Brush chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp. olive oil.
4. Grill or broil chicken for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear. Set aside.
5. While chicken is cooking, heat remaining 3 tsp. oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6. Add apples, onion, and wine mixture; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until apples are tender and liquid thickens slightly to sauce consistency.
7. Serve apples over chicken.

UPCOMING ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS:

*"Cupid's Challenge" Online Health Accountability Group via Facebook
*Starts 2/10/14 for 30 days
*MUST use one of Team Beachbody's workout programs and/or Shakeology. 

*(21 Day Fix is highly encouraged)

*Limited to 12 people for individualized attention 

*Daily posts from you AND weekly check-in with me ARE REQUIRED

*Grocery list with meal plans will be provided

*I'm going to keep you ACCOUNTABLE TO YOUR GOAL and it'll be exactly what you need to GET RESULTS!  I'll message, text, whatever you need to make sure you are on track to reach your goal! 

________________________________________OR

5-Day Focus on Food Challenge

*Starts 1/20/14.  

*Will be AWESOME and a GREAT WAY to try ONLINE ACCOUNTABILITY CHALLENGES. 

*Meal Plan and Grocery List provided

*YOUR INVESTMENT: Need Shakeology Starter Kit for only $20

EXERCISE SPOTLIGHT: 21-Day Fix 

The 21 Day Fix program takes the guesswork out of weight loss. It's a unique portion-control system combined with easy-to-follow workouts that fit into anyone's busy schedule. Trainer Autumn Calabrese shares her passion for food and fitness as she shows you how to make simple choices that add up to life-changing results.

**Available 2/3/14 @ www.beachbodycoach.com/nrf026 --> "Shop Team Beachbody"

**On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_5g5rh1ezY

SHAKEOLOGY SPOTLIGHT: Mojito

*1 serving of NEW Strawberry Shakeology, 1 Tbsp. fresh lime, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint leave, 1 cup water. Enjoy!

Calories: 166
**available afternoon on 1/13/14 @ www.myshakeology.com/nrf026

FUN FACT SPOTLIGHT

You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
http://crazyhealthfacts.com/interesting-fun-facts/fitness-and-nutrition/

MOTIVATION SPOTLIGHT:

"When you feel like QUITTING: think about WHY YOU STARTED!" 

CONTACT INFO SPOTLIGHT:

I'm always here to answer questions, coach you through a program, help you become a coach, anything!  Contact me :) 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicole.field3

Shakeology: www.myshakeology.com/nrf026

Team Beachbody: www.beachbodycoach.com/nrf026

Have a great week!

Best,

Nicole 

Get the Scoop on Sunday!

Hi Beachbody Challengers!

As part of your free Team Beachbody account with me as your coach, you'll be receiving a weekly newsletter with recipes and tips for healthy living.  

Here you are...

MEALSPIRATION SPOTLIGHT: Pizza and salad
1 6-inch whole-wheat pita bread
¼ cup canned tomato sauce
¼ cup chopped broccoli florets steamed
¼ cup thinly sliced button mushrooms
2 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups mixed salad greens
5 sliced cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp low fat dressing

Directions: Preheat oven or toaster oven to 325. Top pita bread with tomato and spread evenly. Scatter vegetable over sauce, and then top with cheese. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and pizza is hot throughout. Serve with mixed greens tossed with tomatoes and low fat dressing.

HEALTH ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP SPOTLIGHT:

STILL LOOKING FOR A COUPLE MORE PARTICIPANTS!

*"Focus on Me" Online Health Accountability Group via Facebook
*Starts 1/6/14 for 30 days
*MUST use one of Team Beachbody's workout programs and/or Shakeology. 

*Limited to 12 people for individualized attention

*Daily posts from you AND weekly check-in with me ARE REQUIRED

*Grocery list with meal plans will be provided

*I'm going to keep you ACCOUNTABLE TO YOUR GOAL and it'll be exactly what you need to GET RESULTS!  I'll message, text, whatever you need to make sure you are on track to reach your goal!

________________________________________

Shakeology Cleanse for 3 days (2/3/14, 2/4/14, and 2/5/14)

*Jump start the month and metabolism with a cleanse!

*Love this cleanse because it's nutrient-dense, low cal, and you can actually eat food!

EXERCISE SPOTLIGHT: Turbo Fire

TurboFire^® is the intense cardio conditioning program from fitness innovator Chalene Johnson. Get leaner with exercises that can burn up to 9x more fat and calories than regular cardio, set to smoking-hot music.

**Available @ www.beachbodycoach.com/nrf026 --> "Shop Team Beachbody"

**On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_FUBobAHxw 

SHAKEOLOGY SPOTLIGHT: Espresso Bean 1 serving Chocolate (or Choc Vegan) Shakeology
1 cup unsweetened black coffee, cooled
For the best taste experience, use a blender and add ice. The more ice, the thicker it gets. Enjoy!
Calories: 182
**available @ www.myshakeology.com/nrf026

FUN FACT SPOTLIGHT:
Walking at a fast pace burns almost as many calories as jogging for the same distance
http://crazyhealthfacts.com/interesting-fun-facts/fitness-and-nutrition/

MOTIVATION SPOTLIGHT:

"Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow!"

CONTACT INFO SPOTLIGHT:

I'm always here to answer questions, coach you through a program, help you become a coach, anything!  Contact me :)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicole.field3

Shakeology: www.myshakeology.com/nrf026

Team Beachbody: www.beachbodycoach.com/nrf026

Up & Coming Blog: funfitnesswithnicole.blogspot.com

Have a great week!
-Nicole

Fabulous Friday!

Yay, it's FRIDAY!  Here are some tips for going out to eat (which is one of my favorite things to do on the weekends), but still sticking to your health goals.  

1. Order water with lemon or lime.  Why? More flavorful and will fill you up a little bit before eating. 

2. Need a cocktail?  Ask for skinny cocktails.  Why?  Cocktails are usually filled with tons of empty calories.  I love spicy so most often I'll go for spicy martini like a Hot-pepper-infused vodka over ice with an olive (105 calories)

Read more: http://www.oprah.com/health/The-Best-Drinks-for-Dieters-Low-Calorie-Cocktails#ixzz2pMG6k1J3

3. Skip apps.  Why? There are very few apps that are actually healthy.  Meals are big enough!

4. Be picky!  Ask for your chicken grilled, veggies steamed and/or without butter, or baked instead of mashed potato.   Why?  Saving calories can be easy if you make little substitutions.

*Don't forget, if you get off track for one meal...it's only one meal.  Hop back on the fitness wagon the next meal!  We all need to indulge once in a while...just make the best choices that are aligned with your goals most of the time :)  

 

Thirsty Thursday!!

Time for my Thirsty Thursday post!  Nope, no cocktail recipes today...sorry!   Today's focus is on what I am drinking on my cleanse.  Yes, cleanse...3-day Shakeology cleanse to rid my body of my holiday indulgences!!  For the cleanse I need to drink.....a lot.  First off, water!  Our bodies always need lots of water, especially when we are doing a cleanse.  I always recommend drinking half your body weight in ounces.  So I'm drinking about 64 ounces today.  That is totally do-able for me...especially when I'm not teaching (teachers rarely get bathroom breaks!).  I've flavored up my water today with limes, lemons, and/or mint.  This gives it more flavor and I really enjoy it.  Another way to "spruce" up your water is by having flavored seltzer.  It's all-natural, bubbly, and counts towards your water in take for the day. 

In addition to lots of water, I'm also drinking green tea today for the cleanse.  Green tea isn't my favorite choice of tea so I searched the supermarket for flavored green tea.  I was shocked at all the flavors...mint, pomegranate, mango, passion fruit, etc.  These are all really good and I'm enjoying tea on this snowy Boston day!

Water, check.  Green tea, check.  Now...time for Shakeology.  3 shakes today!  All are made with water and ice because that's what the cleanse calls for.  Don't worry, in upcoming posts I'll post my delicious Shakeology recipes!   I'm out of chocolate so today is an all vanilla day! 

Lots to drink today on Thirsty Thursday!  Stay hydrated!!

Workout Wednesday - New Years Detox Flow Yoga Class

Happy New Year!  Today brings a new year and so many people have new goals to workout.  My overall goal is being active 5 days a week.  This could be a quick run, yoga class, or a workout at home....anything that my body feels like doing at the time and will me feel better (because who doesn't feel better after a good workout??).

So today I looked at my yoga studio's schedule and they had a "Detox Flow" class for 1.5 hours.  There wasn't a description, but the name of the class was totally intriguing and sounded like something I needed after holiday/engagement/NYE indulgences!

The class was amazing!!  So crowded and therefore so hot in the class!!  The instructor had us doing so many twists and lunges to really "rinse out" our bodies.  Felt sweaty, stretched, and detoxed after!  If you are looking to change up your normal "gym" routine, I highly suggest hot power yoga class!!

Totally sweaty, crazy hair after hot yoga!

New yoga outfit from Target.  You totally get your money's worth there and it looks like Lululemon. Thanks for the outfit, mom!  (needed my slippers on after the class...so comfy!)