4-Ingredient Maple Peanut Butter Fudge (naturally vegan, gluten-free)

Healthy 4-Ingredient Maple Peanut Butter Fudge (naturally vegan, gluten-free)

WARNING: IF YOU HAVE NO SELF CONTROL DO NOT MAKE THESE!!! 

Haha you have been warn! This fudge is out of this world amazing!! The combination of maple syrup and nut butter is amazing. 

I have made this both with almond butter and peanut butter. I honestly the love almond butter better. The maple syrup just goes better with the almond butter, I think. BUT I think you should make them both ways because you might like the PB ones better. 

My next goal is to make them with cashew butter. I think that with the almond butter will be divine!! 

Yield: 12 pieces of fudge

Ingredients

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1/3 cup salted natural peanut butter (the kind with just salt and peanuts)

1/4 cup coconut oil1

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped, optional – divided

Directions

Line a mini muffin pan with 12 waxed or silicone muffin liners. You can alternatively line a small container with parchment paper or waxed paper.

In a small saucepan, mix together the maple syrup, peanut butter and coconut oil over medium heat. If your peanut butter is unsalted, add a pinch of salt. At first it won't appear to come together well. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and while continuing to stir constantly, boil for about 2 minutes. It should have thickened a bit. If you use a heavy bottom pan, you may need to boil it a little longer. Stir in the vanilla until well combined. Stir in 5 tablespoons chopped peanuts, if using.

Pour into the waxed or silicone liners, top with remaining 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts, if using, and place the pan in the freezer. If you don't have room in your freezer, refrigerate for a few hours until firm and then transfer the fudge pieces to a small container that does fit in your freezer.

Freeze for about 2-3 hours. The liners will be easy to remove once the fudge has thoroughly frozen.

This fudge does not travel well (unless you have a cooler!) It should be kept refrigerated or frozen.

A Year of Continued Health and Growth

#Transformation of a Lifestyle

Usually I share with you pictures of bodies changing and people losing weight. But Beachbody isn't just about getting skinny, It's about getting healthy too! 

So today's transformation is about being healthy! 

5 years ago I hated eating veggies. I would eat a salad when we would go out to eat, and I would make one occasionally for school or my part time job. However,it would be DRENCHED in dressing and cheese. I never steamed or roasted veggies for dinner! 

3 years ago I started Shakeology and started craving veggies a little more. I began to change my eating habits and even started roasting veggies for dinner. HOWEVER, those veggies I roasted would be DOUSED in cheese! Haha I mean who really wants to eat veggies plain?!?

Today, because of Shakeology, clean eating, and most importantly the 21 day fix, I eat more veggies and not only LOVE them, but I CRAVE them!! 

Trust me, it's weird!! And to be honest with you, I have WAY MORE than my allotted 3 greens / veggie servings a day!  

It might have taken me 31 years to fall in love with veggies, but I honestly couldn't have done it without the help from Beachbody and the support of all of you! 

I committed 3 years ago to not only live a healthier life( not a Skinny life),but a healthy, strong, long lasting life and I am well on my way. 

I mean don't get me wrong, I still have my cheats and treats and will go a day without veggies if I am off track and eating bad. But my body knows it and craves it even more the next day!

This year, I am continuing to commit to a healthy strong year! Are you committing to a healthier 2016 too?

Don't hold yourself back from getting healthy too! Make this year your year of health, wealth, and strength!

When Sundays Feel Like Fridays

When your Sunday's feel like Friday's, it must mean you love your job!

2 1/2 years ago, I dreaded my Sunday's! I would mope around all day knowing that tomorrow was Monday and I had to got back to a job that I no longer loved or had passion for.

Now 2 1/2 years later, Sunday's are no big deal! They feel like Friday's! Actually everyday feels like Friday!

I have a job that I truly LOVE and am passionate about! A job that rewards me monthly and yearly with products, prizes, programs, personal development books, and trips!

A job that has introduced me to like minded ladies that have become more than accquennetces. They have become my friends, my family! I can't imagine my life without these ladies and the crazy thing is, I NEVER would have met them if I didn't say yes!

I had no clue what Beachbody and coaching was. All I knew was that I liked helping others and I liked to workout. So I jumped! I took a leap of faith that has been the best leap I have ever taken!

The coaching opportunity has blessed me, the experiences I have had these past 2 1/2 years, and the friendships I have gained, would not have happened if I wouldn't of taken a chance, a leap of faith, and walked blindly into something I knew nothing about!

But I did! And I have gained so much more than just a job!

So let me ask you.....

Are you willing to jump? Are you willing to say yes?

You could be in this picture next year!  Are you ready for your leap of faith?

Email me at Jgerity83@gmail.com with the words "I'm in".

Don't let the unknown stop you! Just think what if....

22 Minute Hard Corps Week 1 Recap

22 Minute Hard Corps Week 1 Recap

Last Monday, March 28th, I started a new program, called 22 Minute Hard Corps. The program is literally 22 Minutes long! If you are like me, then you are probably thinking, that no program in just 22 minutes can do anything for you!

Well guess again!! This program kicks your butt! You are doing cardio, core, and resistance. Each day is different and the meal plan is simple and easy to follow. I have already LOST 2.5 pounds in just 1 week!! 

Last week, I was sore every single morning when I woke  up, so I know the program is working and that my body is changing. I was also hungry and ate all my containers each day! Yes, 22 minute hard corps is aligned with the 21 Day Fix Meal plan. 

Actually, i like this meal plan better. Why?!? Since I just said its like the 21 Day Fix? Well because 1 he has you eating all your yellows before dinner. Plus he tells you what colors to eat at each meal. He is not telling you what to eat, just what colors to eat. Your breakfast and lunch are overloaded with food, while your dinner is smaller. Why? Because you are more active during the day so you are burning off those calories and the foods you eat, while at dinner you are starting to wind down and less likely to move around. 

So what about Tony Horton? I know some of you have probably done one of his P90x vidoes and are thinking he really annoys me. You aren't a lone! 

Tony Horton...you either love his programs or you don't!

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And guess what?!? It's not because the workouts are bad! It's because he likes to talk a lot and make jokes, and some people find him annoying. 

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But did you know......

🔹That he created a BRAND NEW program that is 22 minutes long!! 

🔹With his new program he doesn't have time to tell his jokes and talk. It's all BUSINESS.

🔹 This is the VERY first program he has done that isn't P90x or in the P90x family! 

🔹 22 minute hard corps is military style boot camp, which he is known for visiting military camps around the world and doing workouts with the troops! 

🔹This stud helped Green Bay Packers Eddie Lacy lose weight and get in shape for the coming season?

I have at the privilege of meeting and talking to Tony Horton twice in the past 3 months! He is a down to earth guy that is as funny or corny as he is in his videos!

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As much as he doesn't bother me, I am SUPER excited for 22 Minute Hard Corps and to do a program from him that isn't P90x style! 

I definitely recommend this program, I mean, It's 22 minutes a day! Less than 2% of your day! There are no excuses! Summer is less than 90 days away! So if you can find 22 minutes a day and you are ready take back your body and your confidence then fill out this form. I am opening another 22 Minute Hard Corps group becasue I have so many members fired up about a workout that is only 22 minutes! 

Peanut Butter - Whats the Better Alternative

Peanut Butter

Is peanut butter actually healthy, or are there potential health problems associated with eating it too often?

Well, first of all, peanuts are a legume, and not a tree nut, and legumes tend to have more antinutrients overall than tree nuts.  This can be bad in some cases, but not all.

But the REAL problems with peanuts and peanut butter are...

  1.  Peanuts have a higher lectin content than most tree nuts, and lectins can be harsh on your gut health, particularly if you already have IBS, leaky gut, or other gut disorders.  Peanuts also contain aflatoxin, which is a toxin that can have various negative health effects if you consume it too often.

  2.  Peanuts have a poor ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats, possibly making inflammation in your body worse if you already get too much omega-6s.

  3.  Peanut butter often contains the additives of high fructose corn syrup AND deadly hydrogenated oils (aka, trans fats), which you already know are 2 of the most deadly additives in our food supply.

So, what are the best alternative nut butters?

Instead of peanut butter, I always get either almond butter.

Almond butter is Paleo-friendly, whereas peanut butter is a legume, and legumes are generally recommended to be avoided or reduced on a Paleo Diet.

One of my favorite mid-day snacks that I NEVER get tired of is apple slices dipped in almond butter.... Mmm, sooooo good!  And it's chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to nourish your body.

Unfortunately, some people have a hard time finding good almond butter, or if they do find it at a specialty store, it's ridiculously priced at almost $30 per jar in some places...yikes!

New Recipe - Zucchini Meatballs

Zucchini "Meatballs"

Ingredients:

coconut oil spray
1 tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/4 lbs unpeeled zucchini, grated
1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish
1 cup Italian seasoned gluten free breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup Romano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
2 cups quick marinara sauce
part skim ricotta cheese, for serving (optional)

Directions:

Heat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

Place the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When hot add the garlic and saute until golden, about 30 seconds. Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook on high heat until all the water evaporates from the skillet, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a colander to get rid of any excess water, then to a large bowl along with the bread crumbs, beaten egg, Romano cheese and chopped basil.

Form the zucchini mixture into 16 balls about 1 oz each, rolling tightly and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Spray the top and bake until firm and browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Heat the sauce in a large deep skillet to warm the sauce, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

Garnish the meatballs with fresh basil leaves and serve with ricotta or grated cheese if desired.

LIVE SNEAK PEEK TONIGHT!!!

LIVE SNEAK PEEK EVENT coming your way!!

Are you curious about coaching? Would you like to travel and run your own business? Would you like to workout LIVE with the top trainers?

Are you CURIOUS about Beachbody programs and the "Coaching Opportunity"?

Wednesday night my team will be giving you a glimpse IN to coaching so that you can decide for yourself if this is FOR YOU or NOT!

We will be sharing the answers to some frequently asked questions about what coaching is all about...

You know...

Questions & objections like:

- IS THIS some sort of PYRAMID SCHEME?!
- I am NOT at my goal yet... nor have I completed a program... Would that make me ineligible?
- I am just NOT a salesperson!
- I am introverted and have a small network!
- How do you get paid?
- ETC!

If you want to find out the answers and more email me at Jgerity83@gmail.com and I will add you to our LIVE Sneak Peek event!

New Recipe - Creamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad

Creamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad

 

We all know I LOVE my quinoa!! And adding asparagus to it, makes it soo much more amazing! This meal is super easy and fast to make, plus its filling but light and a great spring and summer meal!

And the best part is, it make for great left overs the next day!!!

And if you are dairy free - you can replace the goat cheese with a dairy free cheese or leave it off completely.

 Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 bunch of asparagus, bottom 2" trimmed off
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup tri-color quinoa
1 cup water
⅓ cup roughly chopped pecans
2 oz. crumbled goat cheese
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt to season

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.

Add asparagus to a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and ½ teaspoon of sea salt over asparagus. Toss to coat the asparagus then lay them out in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cut into ½" slices. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan add quinoa and water. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Once the quinoa is done, fluff with a fork.

Add quinoa to a medium bowl along with chopped asparagus, pecans, goat cheese, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt to season. Toss everything together and serve!

22 Minute Hard Corps - Day 1

22 Minute Hard Corps

 

Happy Monday! Today I started Beachbody's brand NEW program, 22 Minute Hard Corps. And today was Cardio 1 and Core 1! 

This program after day 1 is amazing!! In literally 22 minutes I was drenched in sweat!! It's a great cardio workout that you do 7 moves and repeat 3 cycles but always doing a different number! 

And you do get a break in-between each cycle for 22 seconds! 

 

The Core 1 which was optional to do, was under 10 minutes. It was 11 moves with 11 reps of each move. And the moves weren't easy! My core was on fire by the end of the core program.

 

 

So besides this program LITERALLY being 22 minutes long, what else is so great about it?!?!

Well one its done by the creator of P90x but it is NOTHING like P90X, it's a BOOTCAMP style workout that takes place on military bases!

This is Tony Horton's FIRST program that is not related to or is in the P90x series!!!

And with that, it means the program is NOT 90 days but is a 60 day program.

And trust me when I say that this program will give you P90x results but in just 22 minutes instead of 60!!

This program is for EVERYONE!!! Yes it's a BOOTCAMP style workout but it has modifiers! So anyone can do this program!!

So why do I think you will LOVE this program?!?

1. The meal plan is VERY simple to follow!
2. The workouts REALLY are 22 minutes!
3. You get a SANDBAG to throw around!
4. And Tony Horton kicks your butt with NEW MILITARY-INSPIRED moves!

 

Meal Plan - What's it like?!?

I have to admit I was a little weary of the meal plan when I first got this program, BUT I have been doing it for a week now, yes I implemented it first, and I must say I love it!

It aligns with the 21 Day Fix and the containers, but he gives you the container colors to eat for breakfast, snack, shakeology snack, lunch, and dinner.

NOW don't worry if you can't eat all that at once or you want to split meals up more, etc. You can do that. Tony is just trying to make it EVEN more simply than the 21 Day Fix is. He is making it thoughtless. PLUS his main goal is to have you eat ALL your yellows / carbs before dinner.

WHY?!?! Think about it, if you have a 9-5 job then you are moving around all morning and afternoon, but by the time you get home, spend time with the kids, eat dinner, you start to relax, watch T.V. etc. So you are less likely to burn the carbs off at night than you are during the day.

Honestly, that was the hardest switch for Rich and I to make, but we did it and we love  it. Because by the time we eat (6:30) we are winding down and not as active as we were during the day!

So interested?!? I am forming my test group now and it is filling up fast!! I only have 4 spots open!

Want to join? Fill out this application and I will send you the link!

Coffee Drinkers - 3 Ways to Spice up your coffee

3 Ways to Spice up your COFFEE and make it healthy

 

 

1.  First of all, you need to AVOID adding any refined sugar or harmful artificial sweeteners.  What I do instead is use either a very small touch of organic maple syrup or a half packet of natural stevia to just lightly sweeten my coffee.  Also coconut sugar is healthier than plain sugar because it does contain some minerals and other nutrients, and has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar.   On the other hand, if you like your coffee black with no sweetener at all, that's the healthiest way.

 

 

 

2. Try REAL full fat Creamers 

You also should try to AVOID at all costs any of those terrible artificial creamers (liquid or powder), which are usually made with corn syrup solids and hydrogenated oils (harmful trans fats).  Instead, use a little bit of REAL full-fat cream (organic grass-fed if you can find it, as the CLA and vitamin K2 in grass-fed cream can be very healthy).  The brand that is found at many grocery stores is Organic Valley and they have an option for a pasture-raised cream that is really good!

 

 

3.  Cinnamon Say What?!?

If you want to load your coffee up with more healthy antioxidants and good taste, consider trying some added cinnamon to your coffee (cinnamon can help control blood sugar and has many other health benefits).  Try adding a teaspoon of organic cocoa powder (non-sweetened) to your coffee to make it sort of like a mocha coffee (but without the loads of sugar in a typical mocha you'd get at the coffee shop, so just use a little stevia to sweeten).  The added cocoa powder also gives you great taste and a good dose of extra healthy antioxidants (and cocoa is also known for helping to lower blood pressure!)

NEW Recipe - Chickpea and Cauliflower RICE Bowl

Chickpea &  Cauliflower “Rice” Bowl

 Ingredients

Roasted Chickpeas

1 (15-ounce can) Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) drained, rinsed and patted dry
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt

Cauliflower Rice Bowl

1 medium (5-6″ diameter) head Cauliflower
1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, pressed or minced
1 medium (196g) Zucchini, diced
1 small (74g) Green Bell Pepper, diced
1 cup frozen corn,  defrosted
2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 Plum Tomatoes, chopped
Optional toppings: chopped Cilantro, sliced Avocados

Directions

Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a medium-sized bowl, toss all the ingredients for the roasted chickpeas together. Pour the chickpeas onto the lined baking sheet and bake for about 20-22 minutes, giving them a quick toss after 12 minutes. Once they look browned and shriveled, they are ready to take out of the oven.

While the chickpeas roast, divide cauliflower into chunks and, in batches, pulse in a food processor (or grate by hand) until it has a the consistency of rice.

Heat a sauté pan with remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, stir, and as soon as it begins to brown add the zucchini, bell pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add corn kernels and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Finally, add the cauliflower, spices (chili powder, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, salt) and cook for 2-3 more minutes until just tender.

Transfer veggie mixture to a large serving bowl. Gently mix in the lemon juice, chickpeas and chopped tomatoes. Top with cilantro and/or sliced avocado if you like.

Do you take 100% responsibility for your life?

TOUGH LOVE POST....
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Reading my new PD book and this hit me hard.
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Do you take 100% responsibility for your life?
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Or
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Do you blame others for things that go wrong in YOUR life?
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We live in a culture now that thinks we are ENTITLED to a great life. That somehow, someway, someone is responsible for making our lives exactly the way we want it to turn out!
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And when it doesn't we blame others!
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Don't get me wrong, I am 100% GUILTY of doing this. I have had the thoughts and pointed the blame to why I did reach a certain goal, or why I was unhappy with my full time job.
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But guess what?!? There is only ONE person responsible for your life and that is YOU!
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If you want to be successful, if you want to be happy, if you want to lose weight, you have to take 100% responsibility for everything that you do and don't do in your life!
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Stopping looking on the outside for someone to blame for where you are at right now.
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Stop looking on the outside for someone to blame for why you aren't successful!
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Instead, start looking on the inside! Start looking at yourself and the choices you have made!
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If you want to be successful, then you need to acknowledge that YOU have created everything up until now! You CAN take charge of creating the future you want!!
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You MUST assume 100% responsibility from here on out! Nothing less will do!

Transformation Tuesday - 3 Day Refresh - After the Cruise

Whoop whoop!! We did it! Day 3 of the 3 day refresh is over!! Which means the cleanse has come to a wrap!

 

I have been getting a lot of messages asking what the 3 day refresh really is, so let me tell you....
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The 3-DAY REFRESH is part of the Beachbody supplements family. It’s an easy-to- follow low-calorie, 3-day clean eating program consisting of Shakeology for breakfast, 2 additional high- protein shakes at lunch and dinner (these 2 shakes are not shakeology shakes) supplemented with a selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and a digestive/fiber drink.
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It’s the perfect solution to lose a few pounds quickly, get a clean break from bad nutrition habits and feel immediately cleaner, lighter and more healthy...without starving.
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Plus you can work out on this cleanse!! Not high intensity but moderate workouts are suggested!
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The 3 Day Refresh is perfect for any one to do, especially after a vacation, holidays, or wanting to jumpstart back into clean eating and getting back into the workout routines.
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It's easy and the 3 days fly by!
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So I know you are wondering now what are the results, right?!?
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Rich and I both did these and are results are completely different.
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Rich LOST 7 pounds in 3 days and 1.5 inches around his stomach and waist.

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I LOST 4.2 pounds in 3 day and 2 inches around my stomach and waist.

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This time around was different for us. The first day I was tired, but I think that had to do with all the traveling and cruise I was just on. The second day he was tired and I felt amazing. And the 3rd day we knew it was coming to an end so I think we were both hungry more because of mentally than really truly being hungry!
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This program is simply and easy and is a great way to get back on track after vacation or traveling for business. It is also a great way to jump start your fitness journey and get back into the swing of eating healthy!
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Plus the extra weight loss is NICE!!! And it happens all within 3 days AND its SAFE for you to do!
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Interested in trying the 3 day refresh? Email me at jgerity83@gmail.com and let get you started on your fitness journey! No better time to start than after Easter, because summer is LITERALLY around the corner!!

When Monday's Feel Like Fridays

When your Monday's feel like Friday's = you love your job! 

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2 1/2 years ago, I dreaded my Sunday's! I would mope around all day knowing that tomorrow was Monday and I had to go back to a job that I no longer loved or had the passion for. 

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Now 2 1/2 years later, Sunday's are no big deal! They feel like Friday's! 

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Actually everyday feels like Friday! 

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I have a job that I truly LOVE and I am passionate about! A job that rewards me monthly and yearly with products, prizes, programs, personal development books, and trips! 

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A job that has introduced me to like-minded people that have become more than acquaintances! They have become my friends, my family! I can't imagine my life without these fellow coaches, and the crazy thing is, I NEVER would have met them if I didn't say yes! 

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I had no clue what Beachbody and coaching was. All I knew was that I liked helping others and I liked to workout. So I jumped! I took a leap of faith that has been the best leap I have ever taken! 

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The coaching opportunity has blessed me with the experiences I have had these past 2 1/2 years! The friendships I have gained would not have happened if I wouldn't of taken a chance, a leap of faith, and walked blindly into something I knew nothing about!

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But I did! And I have gained so much more than just a job! 

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So let me ask you.....

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Are you willing to jump? Are you willing to say yes? 

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Are you ready for your leap of faith? 

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Email me at jgerity83@gmail.com or fill out this application to learn more about how you can join me in Punta Cana next year!!!  

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Don't let the unknown stop you! Just think what if....

Health and Fitness Tip #68 - 4 More Bizarre Home Remedies

4 More Bizarre Home Remedies

 

 

 

Warm salt water gargle for sore throats

The old salt water gargle works by drawing excess fluid out of infected throat tissues. This temporarily reduces the swelling and can dramatically ease the pain. Use about one part unrefined, ground sea salt to six or seven parts water.

 

 

 

Peppermint for gas

Need a quick fix for flatulence? Peppermint kills bacteria that can cause bloating as well as relaxes the gastrointestinal muscles for easier digestion. Take two enteric-coated capsules (500mg each) up to three times a day to help reduce gas and ease digestion. Sipping on peppermint tea can also help.

 

 

 

Tennis ball for snoring

If your snoring is keeping you and your household up at night, try the tennis ball technique. This technique is highly effective for back-snorers. Sew a shirt pocket from a T-shirt to the mid-back of your pajama top. Place a tennis ball in the pocket. When you roll over on your back, the tennis ball will make it uncomfortable, and you will flip back over on your side.

 

 

Black tea for sunburn

If you’re out of aloe, reach for a steeped bag of black tea for your sunburn. The tannins help to soothe the pain, prevent peeling and speed up the healing process.

NEW Recipe - Banana and Oats Healthy Cookie

Banana and Oats Healthy Cookie

 

 Ingredients

4 ripe Bananas
2 cups of quick oats
1/4 cup of Almond Milk (or regular milk if that is all you have.)
Add-ins of your choice ( used 1/3 cup of white chocolate chips, Craisins and 1/4 cup of shredded coconut)

Directions:

Mash the 4 bananas and mix in the quick oats and almondmilk. Stir everything together and add in your optional mix-ins.

Spoon Cookie dough onto a very well greased cookie sheet. (I just used my pampered chef scoop and flattened the tops of the cookies out just a bit since they will not spread and I wanted them to cook evenly.)

Cook at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cookies look done.

Enjoy!

New Fitness Group Forming now - Sweating for Summer

I’m doing a NEW kind of fitness support group and I’m looking for 10 women who are looking to make serious changes We are DITCHING limiting believes and excuses, FOCUSING on WHY we DESERVE to feel AMAZING in our skin and committing to making ourselves a priority too!

I can’t wait to start march with YOU---feeling and looking our BEST!! Can you believe we only have 2 months till summer?!?

Heres what you’ll get:

~ Customized Meal Plan – including portion controlled containers

~ Grocery lists and recipes (FREE cookbook with over 101 APPROVED meals, snacks, sweet treats, AND weekend adult beverages!!)

~Shakeology to reduce cravings and boost energy (you pick the flavorà the SECRET WEAPON)

~ 30 minute fat blasting muscle building workouts!! SAY WHAT?!? 30 min? YES!!!

~complete schedule to follow – JUST PRESS PLAY!!!

~ Daily Support, motivation, and one on one coaching by ME!!!

~ Confidence to rock any outfit this summer without COVERING  UP!!! YES PLEASE!!!

~ Feel Amazing in those shorts! <3

~ Learn a life of BALANCE with occasional treats! Aka SANITY!!!

The first 5 women to commit will be entered into a drawing to WIN one of these AMAZING gifts featured below à

CONSISTENCY is KEY. Perfection is NOT required! <3

I’ve got TONS of FUN things here…..preworkout fuel, hats, water bottles, workout DVDS, and soo much MORE!!!

Want more info or are you READY to commit?

SEND ME AN EMAIL jgerity83@gmail.com and I’ll send more info! Support Group begins April 4th.

First week, you’ll receive your package and nutrition guides with meal prep and cleaning out pantries over the following weekend!

SHARE this post with a friend and COMMIT together.

The BUDDY system WORKS and you CAN do anything for 30 days!

See you there!!

NEW Recipe!! Quinoa Banana Skillet Bake!!

Quinoa Banana Skillet Bake

 

 

 gluten-free, vegan

serves 6

Ingredients

4 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
2 cups very hot water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 medium bananas, diagonally sliced
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat it to 375*F

Directions

Warm 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa and stir well to coat the grains. After 3 minutes, add the hot water and salt. Raise the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a 9-inch/23-cm cast-iron skillet [or oven-safe, nonstick pan]. Add the bananas and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, turning to brown on both sides. It may be necessary to do this in batches. Transfer the bananas to a plate and reserve. Set the skillet aside for later use.

After the quinoa has cooked for 10 minutes, add the dates, coconut, half the sautéed bananas, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Stir well and remove the pan from the heat. Pour the quinoa mixture into the reserved skillet and spread evenly.

Combine the walnuts and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl and stir to blend. Scatter the mixture over the quinoa and spread evenly to cover. Arrange the remaining cooked bananas atop the nut mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and fragrant. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

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Health and Fitness Tip #67 - 4 Bizare Home Remedies

4 Bizarre Home Remedies

 

 

1. Hydrogen peroxide is just one of those things that you can’t have enough of and It is cheap and highly versatile.

 

Besides using it to clean your cutting boards, disinfect toothbrushes and get your bathroom sparkly clean, make sure you have some on hand during cold and flu season.

Hydrogen peroxide has a very simple composition: just water and oxygen. However, its potency lies in its simplicity: it is a powerful antiseptic and can destroy a variety of pathogens through the process of oxidation.

 

While hydrogen peroxide is usually thought of as a disinfectant for minor cuts and scrapes, it can also be highly effective in halting colds and flu in their tracks. At the first sign of any distress (lethargy, coughing, sneezing, swollen glands, etc.), fill the cap with peroxide and fill your ear canal.

After some slight bubbling, let the peroxide sit for about ten minutes and drain what is left. You don’t need to purchase any special type of peroxide, the three-percent solution from your local drugstore can usually be found for around two dollars per bottle.

The key to success with this home remedy is the timing. You must get the peroxide in the ear canal at the very first sign of illness for it to be effective. Miss the window and you will most likely suffer the full bout of the virus.

The theory behind the peroxide protocol came from Richard Simmons M.D., who hypothesized that colds and flu viruses enter the body through the ear canal, not the nose and throat. Like most other non-patentable therapies, the medical community at large ignored the hypothesis and the effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide.

In 1938 German researchers used hydrogen peroxide to treat colds and flu with much success but their research has also been all but ignored. However, even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes the effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide to kill influenza viruses.

 

 

Onions for fever

Have a fever? Try treating it by putting some onions on your feet. Treat a low-grade fever with white onions, put a few slices on each foot and pull on your socks.

Using onions for healing is nothing new. In Europe, onions were used to fight off sickness in the early 1900s, and ayurvedic medicine has been using a poultice for the chest or feet to treat coughs, flu and fevers for centuries. The Hutterites, a North American pacifist community similar to the Amish, place cut onions throughout their home during cold and flu season because they believe the onions keep the germs away.

Onions are rich in sulphur-containing compounds that are naturally detoxifying. In addition, onions are the richest dietary source of quercetin, a highly potent antioxidant that has been shown to thin the blood, combat asthma, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, infections, and has been linked to inhibiting certain cancers. Onions also have strong anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and antiviral properties. So, don’t forget to add plenty of onions to your diet to help protect you from even the nastiest of bugs.

 

 

Oatmeal for eczema, poison ivy, and sunburn

Besides being a dietary staple in your home, oatmeal comes in very handy for easing the pain and discomfort of some skin conditions, including eczema.

Oatmeal not only makes an excellent breakfast cereal, it is also a fabulous skin softener. Oatmeal is a skin protectant that provides a buffer against irritants and reduces the itchiness and pain associated with common skin conditions.

Known in folk medicine as a great way to ease the itch of poison ivy, an oatmeal bath can also help soften and moisturize dry skin and reduce the pain of sunburn.

Because it contains anti-inflammatory properties, oatmeal soothes the swelling that results from skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema. Oatmeal baths protect the skin, locking in moisture, balancing pH and providing a barrier against external irritants.

Natural compounds found in oatmeal known as saponins make oatmeal an effective cleanser by absorbing dirt, oil, and odor. You can even add a little extra-virgin olive oil to the bath to boost its moisturizing impact.

To take a soothing oatmeal bath, use colloidal oatmeal that will not sink to the bottom of the tub but remain suspended in the bathwater. Run warm water into your tub and add the oatmeal as the water runs.

Ensure that the oatmeal is well mixed with the water, and soak for about 15 minutes in the bath. Pat your skin dry with a towel — do not rub, it causes irritation. To soothe itchy or irritated skin, take up to three oatmeal baths daily.

Follow up with a light coating of coconut oil that will help moisturize and feed your skin.

 

 

 

Cheap vodka for foot odor

Want a weird fix for foot odor? Simply soak your feet in some inexpensive vodka for a few moments. Or, if crunched for time, just rub some on your feet to kill the bacteria and nix the odor. Just don’t put on stinky shoes and socks afterwards.