Getting Ready for Hammer & Chisel----->21 Day Fix Extreme-Body Beast

I am so excited about this new program, two of my favorite people Autumn and Sagi working together. I have completed both 21 day fix, 21 day fix extreme and Body Beast before. So to have these two programs together is AMAZING!!!

For the past week I've been working on 21 day fix extreme in the am and Body Beast in the evening.

Here is my schedule:

Schedule:

Monday-Plyo Fix EXtreme & Tris

Tuesday-Upper Fix Extreme-LEGS

Wednesday-Pilates Fix Extreme-Back & Bis

Thursday-Lower Fix Extreme -Shoulders

Friday-Cardio Fix Extreme -Beast Cardio & Abs

Saturday-Dirty 30--REST

Sunday-Yoga Extreme--Chest & Tris

I am also adding the performance line to my workouts. I am loving the new Performance Line to help me along the way. Especially ENERGIZE, but also using HYDRATE, RECOVER and RECHARGE. Check out more about them here. 

http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/dwatson05?bctid=4320065173001 

My plan is to be ready for Hammer & Chisel in December and get some amazing results. If you'd like to learn more about this awesome program, send me a message on Facebook or email me at: dwatson05@bellsouth.net. I'd love for you to join me!!!

Ultimate Reset round 2!

So I wanted to share some info on the Ultimate Reset and my progress, as well as some ups and downs along the way. I did create a video each day summing up my experience. You can find these on my Facebook page, at https://www.facebook.com/deanne.watson3

This is my second time doing the Ultimate Reset. I did the program last year in November. I chose to do it in September this year because I was feeling yucky and run down after a busy summer! I started the program on a Thursday and I was out of town for work, this was a little challenging but because the first week includes some protein and not difficult recipes, I was able to pull through.

I did face other events during the process such as ball tournaments out of town, PROM, and being away from work. I will tell you if you plan and prep your food, ANYTHING is possible. I was able to stay on track during this time.

I did choose to do PIYO during the Ultimate Reset, but chose to do the modified version. I really love this program and it gave me the relaxing and stress free time I needed.

I didn't choose to do the program to lose weight, but to reset my body and get to feeling normal again. I did however have great results which included losing weight. I lost 10.5 lbs and 3.5 inches during the UR.

I would highly recommend this program, and I will be completing the program at least once a year. I love the process and love how I feel, as well as the results I get. What a great way to get out of your comfort zone, try new foods and feel AMAZING!

Visit my LIKE page at, https://www.facebook.com/DeAnne-WatsonToned-UP-Fitness-Nutrition-1420307531599843/timeline/   , DeAnne Watson/Toned UP Fitness and Nutrition for some of my favorite UR recipes!

https://www.facebook.com/DeAnne-WatsonToned-UP-Fitness-Nutrition-1420307531599843/timeline/

New Recipe- Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes & Mushrooms

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Mushrooms/Asparagus

Spaghetti squash is a magical vegetable. You slice it in half, roast it in the oven...and then just like that VOILA!- the yellow, football shaped squash turns into perfect strands of spaghetti. Once you run your fork through the flesh, it separates the strands and then you can top it with your favorite sauce or veggies.

In this recipe I sauteéd onions, mushrooms, aspargus and cherry tomatoes with white wine and finished it with fresh herbs and feta cheese (should have used shaved parmesan) . If you’ve never tried spaghetti squash before, now’s your chance! It’s a tasty way to enjoy pasta without the excess carbs. Give it a try and tell me what you think!

For those following the 21 day fix meal plan, the recipe uses 3 greens, 1/2 yellow, 1/2 blue, and 1 teaspoon.

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Mushrooms/Asparagus

Total Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 45 min.
Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients:
1 mediu spaghetti squash (about 3lbs)
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
8 stalks of asparagus, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut into halves
4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
3 tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese (I used feta for dish pictured)
Chopped parsley (for garnish; optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place squash on parchment-lined baking sheet. Poke squash 2-3 times with a fork.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until tender. Cool for 20-30 minutes.
3. While the squash cooks, heat oil in medium sauce pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, or until translucent.
5. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
6. Add mushrooms, asparagus, cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes or until soft. Set aside.
7. Add wine, cherry/grape tomatoes, and basil; cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes or until soft. Set aside.
8. Cut squash in half lenghth-wise. Remove seeds, and scrape flesh into stringy noodles.

9. Evenly divide squash between three bowls. Evenly top with onion mixture, cheese, and parsley (if desired.)
10. Enjoy!

Calories: 248
Total Fat-9 g
Total Carb-40g
Protein-6 g

Beachbody Coach: 3 Day Refresh - Results

Beachbody Coach: 3 Day Refresh - Results: 3 Day Refresh, this is the 6th time I have did this awesome 3 day program. I love that it gets me back on track to eating healthier. It i...

3 Day Refresh - Results

3 Day Refresh, this is the 6th time I have did this awesome 3 day program. I love that it gets me back on track to eating healthier. It is always the jump start I need. 

These questions can help you determine if this program is right for you! 

What do you want to achieve in 3 days? Do you want more energy? To feel more like yourself again? More like the happy, confident, fundamentally healthy person you know you can be?

So here's how it works, each day when you wake up you drink 8-10 oz of filtered water. This is important to get your system started. Then for Breakfast within 1 hour of waking, you drink shakeology blended with water and 1 serving of fruit. 

You get an optional morning tea, decaffeinated green tea and stevia sweetner is allowed. This has to happen 1 hour after breakfast. Then mid morning you get the (not so favorite) Fiber Sweep (digestive health drink)-this also has to be 1 hour after Morning tea. 

Now on to Lunch. One of my favorite parts of this Vanilla Fresh shake, 1 fruit option, 1 veggie option and 1 healthy fat option. This is quite a bit of food!!

One of my favorite 3 day refresh snacks...is sliced tomoates (1vegetable option) and avocado (1 healthy fat)

Day 1 Dinner is the Veggie Stir Fry along with another Vanilla refresh! One of my favorite recipes. 

Day 2-Chocolate Vegan Shakeology with water and 1 fruit option.

Day 2-Lunch-Vanilla Fresh Shake, 1 Veggie Option (celery), 1 healthy fat (hummus) and 1 fruit option (cantaloupe)

Day 2 Snack-Told you this one was of my favorite!

Day 2 Dinner-Coconut Steamed Veggies, along with 1 Vanilla Fresh Shake!

Now it's the final day, Day 3! Chocolate Vegan Shakeology.

A green tea, I enjoyed this twice each day!

Here is my full Day 1-Breakfast, shakeology and 1 fruit option.

Day 3 snack, I'm a creature of habit!

Day 3 Lunch-Vanilla Fresh Shake, and 1 vegetable and 1 healthy fat option. I guess I forgot to take a photo of my lunch on Day 3. Below is Day 3-Veggie Stir Fry and Vanilla Fresh Shake.

I highly recommend this program to others. If you find you really like the 3 Day Refresh then you should really consider The Ultimate Reset. Please let me know if you have questions about this program. You can email me at dwatson05@bellsouth.net.

Finally check out my AMAZING results!! I lost 4.6 lbs and 4 inches.

21 Day Fix Cookbook FIXATE

I am so excited about this new cookbook! I love having all of these recipes at my fingertips. I've tried several but my goal this week is to try a new one each day.

Check out the FIXATE FAQ here with Autumn: http://autumncalabrese.com/blogs/fixate-faq-2

These are on my list to try...
 
Creamy Chicken Salad
Quinoa and black bean salad  
Tuna Salad  
Mushroom and goat cheese omelet  
Vegetable egg cups
Mexican Taco lettuce cups  
Italian Meatballs with Grandma'sTomato Sauce  
Macaroni and cheese with broccoli and chicken .... It all looks so good!

The first recipe that I tried was Creamy Chicken Salad, with a honey mustard dressing. It was so good. I love chicken salad,and by incorporating greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise it was a much healthier option.

RECIPE:

Creamy Chicken Salad

3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast, boneless, skinless

1/2 cup chopped green apple

1/2 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half

1/3 cup raw almonds

2 green onions, sliced

2 tbps chopped fresh tarragon

1/4 cup Honey Mustard Salad Dressing (recipe below)

8 cups shredded romaine lettuce

Serves: 4

Container Equivalents: 1 green, 1/2 purple, 1 red, 1/2 blue, 1/2 orange

1. Combine chicken, apple, grapes, almonds, green onions, tarragon, and Honey Mustard Dressing in a large bowl: mix well. Refrigerate, covered for 2 hours.

2. Serve 1 1/4 cups Creamy Chicken Salad over 2 cups romaine lettuce for each serving.

TIP: Creamy Chicken Salad can be used to make Salad Wraps

HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING 

recipe: 

1/2 cup reduced fat (2%) plain Greek Yogurt

3 tbsp. Dijon Mustard, gluten-free

3 tbsp. raw honey

3 tbsp. rice vinegar

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Sea sal (to taste)

1. Combine yogurt, mustard, honey and vinegar in a medium bowl; mix well.

2. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly until well blended; season with salt if desired. 

Serves: 8

Container Equivalent: 1 orange 

Jolie has even enjoyed cooking with me. She didn't like cutting the onions, though!

Here are some photos of other recipes, I've tried! Check back next week for a new recipe.

My WHY-for Beachbody Coaching!

Do you ever sit back and reminisce? It's crazy how things happen and at the time you might not quite understand, but later you see that the plan was clearly laid out. Thinking back to when we first moved to Gainesville four years ago, I remember just how lost I was feeling. I wasn't super excited about the move, mainly because I was moving away from my home and family. I know you might think, it's only an hour away but for me that seemed ions away! Living all my life in Cedar Key, I wasn't ready to pick up and move, but I knew that this was something our family needed to do. David had been driving back and forth to Gainesville for over 20 years, he was ready to be closer to work. This was only after a year I had started teaching for FLVS, another hard move but right for me at the time. Feeling lost for a while, I was determined to make the most of it. Only a few months after our move I applied for a management position with FLVS and soon began a new job. I knew that focusing my energy and time learning this new position would help me take my mind off the move. And it did, and I love my FLVS family and new job. But there still seemed to be a void, and after attending a shake and share with Becky and Aaron, I decided to sign up as a Beachbody coach. I first signed up to only get the discount so I could continue working on my health and fitness, but soon I was sharing my story with others and helping many achieve their health and fitness goals. I can't emphasize enough how this journey has helped me deal with that lost feeling, restored confidence in myself and how it's held me accountable for my own health and fitness. I've also met many new friends who are on this same journey. I am so thankful and grateful that God provides. I do hope that I will be back in Cedar Key one day but for now, I will continue to make the most of where I am taking one day at a time.

You can also check out my video of my WHY here: 

https://youtu.be/7HyYhT0zSHA

If you can relate and are ready to make a change, I'd love to talk with you about the opportunity for Beachbody coaching. Please feel free to contact me.

Join ME for a Sneak Peek into Beachbody Coaching-NO strings attached! Have you been wondering what Beachbody coaching is all about? This is a great opportunity.
It's been the best decision I've made for myself and my family. It has changed my life and I'd LOVE to share this opportunity with YOU!

The Beachbody family is an awesome team of coaches, who are supportive, caring and passionate about helping others. We work together to help others reach their goal.

What is it the Sneak Peek into Coaching? A private group on Facebook, where you will get insight and information about the coaching opportunity. There are no expectations other than watching a 3-5 minute video each day and at the end of the the 5 days, you will determine whether you would be a good fit for our growing team of fitness and health coaches.

What's holding you back? I want YOU to be part of this with ME! Why not now?!?

DeAnne Watson