My transformation from Fat Girl to a Fit Momma and my quest to help others reach their goals!
Author: Fat Girl to Fit Momma
Mother of four, Air Force wife, fitness & Ultimate Portion Fix and 2B mindset nutrition certified master coach, doggie mom, foodie, PiYo Fitness Instructor and a recovering fat girl turned fit momma. I want to share my experience, favorite recipes, and fitness tips to help you live a healthier and happier life!
Tonight I decided I was going to try to make some chicken that I could pass off as chicken fingers on my toddlers.
I have a 2 year old that will devour anything out in front of her and then I have a 3 year old that decide a few moths back that unless it was in a fried or breaded form she wasn’t eating any meat. So while trying eat healthy as a family this ha been a bit of a challenge. Tonight mommy gets a tic in the Win column!!
We are preparing to do a Whole 30 as a family as well so I thought I better start transitioning into more wholesome options that are kid approved.
I mixed in a food processor
1/4 cup flax seed meal
1/4 cup coconut flour
1oz cashews
2 Tbsp chia seed
1 Tbsp Mrs Dash Salt free seasoning (I would have adde more but I ran out)
Sliced chicken breast into thin strips and coated in the “no bread” coating.
Place the chicken strips on a sheet pan with a small amount of olive oil sprayed on to prevent sticking
Bake at 375 until fully cooked through. It was about 20 min for mine but the thickness of the chicken strips will determine how long it is needed.
Last June I had the opportunity to meet my mentor and fitness celebrity Tony Horton and do a live workout with him from his newest program P90 that releases Sept 23rd.
This is truly fitness for everyone!
I am taking applications for my P90 test group!!! If you are new to fitness, feel you are too out of shape or intimidated by other workouts, too old, don’t know where to start, or it has been a while since you have been active this is the program to help you! I am not looking for fitness guru’s, gym rats, or cardio queens.
You will get the newest in home fitness program from Tony Horton, daily coaching and guidance from me, accountability and group support, and a daily dose of dense nutrition to ensure you are optimize your health.
I am super excited that I will be getting certified to lead PiYo classes and I am CRAZY excited that this new in home program will be available to everyone next week!!
So What is PiYo?
PiYo is the latest workout from Superstar Fitness Trainer Chalene Johnson who has previously brought us Turbo Jam, Turbo Fire, and ChaLean Extreme. PiYo is different than any other workout out there right now. It is a low impact workout that delivers high intensity results!! This 60 Day program delivers the muscle- sculpting and core-toning of Pilates combined with the flexibility and strengthening of Yoga.
PiYo speeds up all the moves to create dynamic flow sequences to really get the blood pumping and kick the cardio and calorie burn into over drive! This workout will increase flexibility and strength all while maintaining low impact on your joints. If you snap crack and pop each morning, want to get in great shape but cannot handle the high impact cardio aerobic programs out there, and don’t want to spend a ton of money on a gym membership this is a great program for you!!
Check this out!
If you want to reserve a spot in my PiYo test group make sure to apply immediately. I will have very limited space in the group so I can give my absolute attention to each participant. http://bit.ly/PiYoApplication
Each participant will get everything you need to get the best results Fitness + Nutrition + Support!!
If you have questions or want more info message me or leave a comment.
What should I eat with this type of exercise program?
What if there was a simple program that could answer all those questions for you and take the guess work out of nutrition?
Well, thanks to Beachbody, now there is just that. We call it the 21 Day Fix.
What is the 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. Fitness and nutrition expert, 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.
The Weight Loss Solution
“Fill It and Eat It“
With this unique nutrition plan you can eliminate counting calories, carbs and points. Simply fill these food storage containers. When your food is gone you are done. If you have food left over you save it for the next day.
We know even the healthiest of eaters have issues with unwanted weight. Because the quality of food we eat will positively affect our health. But the quantity of food, regardless of how healthy it may be for us, can negatively affect our weight if we eat too much of it.
The 21 Day Fix uses specifically portioned food storage containers that eliminate the guesswork from portion control. You design your Color Coded Food Plan based on your needs. Your 21 Day Fix Kit includes these color coded portion control food storage containers. If it fits in the container, you can eat it. And you’ll lose weight. When eaten in the right quantities, there are no foods that are off limits.
Treats (like dessert & Wine) are incorporated into the plan. So there are literally no foods that are off limits.
The Workouts
The 21 Day Fix comes with a complete workout program. Each workout is just 3o minutes long. There is a 7 day workout program…..so every day is different. Workouts include upper body work, legs, cardio, cardio with weights, pilates and even yoga. So there is something for every single day to help keep your body from plateauing. Fitness levels range from Beginner level (with a modifier) to the advance level or more intense exercise level. During the last week of the program you will be doubling up your workouts.
Keep in mind this is not just a workout program. You can work yourself into the ground fitness wise but if you do not learn to portion control your food you can blow all that hard work in just one meal.
Results from the 21 Day Fix
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Week 2 or the Detox week was so far the best! The food continues to be amazing and a great mix of variety and fresh flavors. Some of my favorites from the week were the Corn & Edamame succotash, and the Hearty Miso Soup.
My week 2 final weight loss is 11lbs!! My hubby is at 15lbs!! I am still in complete shock! I guess I really had some stored up toxins and pollutants in my system. I am even more shocked that I have been eating a lot of food and dropping the weight. I have scheduled to get a bod pod body fat percentage measure done after I completed week 3. I am planning to start a routine of two a days to gain some muscle mass and I want to make sure I am properly fueling my system for muscle making.
I was worried that the detox week was going to be painful. I have heard from other challengers that they get sick or feel rundown during week 2 because that is when the greatest flush of toxin happens. I feel blessed that I didnt experience any of that. I noticed a boost in my energy though, I actually had a surge of energy every day and sometimes felt it difficult to fall asleep. I was also energized every morning, which is unheard of for me, I am not a morning. person.
Excited for this week because this is Restore week where we are pumping all the good vitamins and prebiotics back into our system. And the awesome food continues!
As the temperatures start to heat up outside check out these amazingly simple and super yummy sweet treats that are a great alternative to trips to the ice cream truck.
These strawberry-banana flavored frozen yogurt cupcakes are a perfect sweet treat and less than 100 calories each!
Total Time: 4 hrs. 20 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 12 servings, 1 cupcake each
Ingredients:
3½ cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. raw honey
6 medium strawberries, pureed
½ medium ripe banana, pureed
36 dark chocolate morsels (about 2 Tbsp.)
Preparation:
1. Place 12 silicone baking cups on a baking sheet. Set aside.
2. Combine yogurt and honey in a medium bowl; mix well.
3. Place 3 Tbsp. yogurt mixture in each baking cup.
4. Top evenly with strawberries, banana, and 2 additional Tbsp. yogurt mixture.
5. Top each cupcake with 3 morsels.
6. Freeze for 4 hours, or until firm.
7. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.
Tip: You can make this recipe using silicone baking cups, a silicone muffin pan, or a regular muffin pan. When using the regular muffin pan, to remove cupcakes, dip the bottom of the pan in hot water for 20 seconds.
Day 5 has been a challenge, not going to lie. But not because of the reset, I actually feel amazing. The food continues to be phenomenal. The quinoa salad was BOMB! It had been a challenge because I am visiting family and I am being faced with some wickedly awesome unhealthy food choices.
When I am at home I can much more easily controll the temptations, I simply throw them away. I don’t think my family would appreciate me emptying their cupboards and pantries.
The second major temptation has been caffeine. I am well aware of my weakness for coffee, and that is not easily avoided in Seattle! You seriously cannot go 1/2 a mile without seeing a Starbucks, drive up stand, or now bikini barista.
The biggest challenge and test of will power will come tomorrow. I will be baking and decorating cupcakes for my sisters baby shower. I am a HUGE fan of cupcakes!! If you believe in prayer please pray for me!
Day 5 had been a challenge, not going to lie. But not because of the reset, I actually feel amazing. The food continues to be phenomenal. The quinoa salad was BOMB! It had been a challenge because I am visiting family and I am being faced with some wickedly awesome unhealthy food choices.
When I am at home I can much more easily controll the temptations, I simply throw them away. I don’t think my family would appreciate me emptying their cupboards and pantries.
The second major temptation has been caffeine. I am well aware of my weakness for coffee, and that is not easily avoided in Seattle! You seriously cannot go 1/2 a mile without seeing a Starbucks, drive up stand, or now bikini barista.
The biggest challenge and test of will power will come tomorrow. I will be baking and decorating cupcakes for my sisters baby shower. I am a HUGE fan of cupcakes!! If you believe in prayer please pray for me!
Cassie Cain Coaching 
