Pursue Your Dreams: Make 2016 Your Best Year EVER and Join Team Inspire!

As I sit here thinking about what to write, I can't help but think of my dreams growing up and even a few years ago. After college I thought I would land the perfect job of working in a hospital as a Child Life Specialists. One year after college, I was married and pregnant, I was working a job I was unhappy with because my heart wasn't in it. I had always said when we had kids I would stay home with them.

Well, reality set in and our finances did not allow for this to happen. I cried every single day I had to drop our sweet boy off at daycare because I wanted to be home to give him kisses, hug him after a fall, watch his first steps, cuddle him to sleep, and enjoy every moment of these precious years. 

Fast forward 4 months after having our son, Krayton. I desperately wanted to get back into shape and lose all the baby weight. The gym was not an option since it required more time away from my family. I started a Beachbody program (21 day fix) and instantly fell in love with the home workouts, simplified nutrition, and amazingness of Shakeology to provide me my healthiest meal of the day! I completed 1 round of the 21 day fix and knew deep down I was went meant to do more with this, I was meant to do more with this life!! I knew I could help so many other women struggling to lose weight, find self-confidence, and pursue their dreams!!

Confident and in love with the person I am!

I was not and am not perfect in any aspect of my life, that is the beautiful thing about coaching. You are surrounded by other women who want to better their lives, build you up rather than tear you down, women who want to help you succeed, and accountability in your own health journey. I believe that you can achieve anything you desire with love, hard work, support, and the right tools! 
As a coach you will be on your own health/fitness journey and helping others along in theirs. You will be provided training from a Top 50 team in the company. Tools that have been tested and shown success to help you get started and be successful in the business!!  

So what it is I am asking you to do?? I am asking to think to yourself: 
*Am I happy with my health right now? 
*Am I happy with my self-confidence or self-perspective?
*Am I happy with my job or finances right now? 
*Do I feel a calling to do more with my life?

If any of these questions have you wanting to change your life then I have an opportunity that is a ONCE in a lifetime chance to make your life and so many others lives better!! Coaching is not just about you it is about making an impact on the others around you as well!! Everyone wants to get healthy, not worry about money, and live life more freely. I have ALL that and much MORE to offer as a Coach on Team Inspire!!

Beachbody Super Saturday Event!!

In one short year, I have lost all my baby weight and more, I am in the best shape of my life! I have made friendships with some of the most amazing I have ever met! I have been able to quit my job to stay at home full-time with our son, help pay for gas/groceries/bills each month, pay for a trip we are taking to Mexico in April, and I can live life by our design!! I literally get to live out my dream every single day all while getting healthy and helping others!! ALL of this happened because I took a leap of faith and said why not me?? Why can't I have more out of this?? This could be YOU!!

2015 was a great year, but I have been gearing up for 2016 and this is going to be a year to remember for Team Inspire!! If you are:
*If you are a go getter

*If you are driven

*If you are motivated

*If you are independent

*If you are wanting to better your health

*If you believe you are worthy of something great

*If you have the drive to build a life by design

*If you want to fire your boss

*If you want to work from home

*If you want to wake up and decide how to spend your days

Then I want YOU on my team!!!

If this at all interests you, you want to learn more information, or chat more about this amazing opportunity here are the next steps. You can email me at asoderberg32@gmail.com, join my 3 day Sneak Peak into everything coaching starting Decemeber 21st, or fill out the application below!! 

It is time for you take action! You were meant for more and to do GREAT things with your life! Take the leap of faith and build the life you dream of! You were meant to shine bright!! 

LETS MAKE 2016 OUR BEST YEAR EVER!!!

Mac N Cheese

This past weekend I got my Fixate cookbook in the mail and have tried 3 recipes already, I have loved every single one of them! The cookbook has 101 recipes to use with the 21 day fix portion control program. This cookbook is broken down into different sections and I have fallen in love with it! I like simple recipes that uses items I already have in my own kitchen and that the husband and baby boy will love! The family has loved all 3 recipes so far...so that is a win in my book.

Here is the recipe for the Mac n Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Mac n Cheese

Ingredients:
- 4 oz. whole wheat macaroni 
- 4 tsp. organic grass fed butter or organic coconut oil
- 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 1/4 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups cooked and chopped chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 4 cups chopped broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Sauce mixture after heating and stirring 

Directions:
- cook macaroni according to package directions
- melt butter or coconut oil in large sauce pan over medium heat
- add flour; stirring constantly for 1 minute or until brown (don't let it burn)
- slowly stir in almond milk; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens and there are no lumps
- Reduce heat to low. Add in the cheese; stirring constantly until cheese is melted
- Add chicken, broccoli, noodles, salt, and pepper. 
*Stir until heated all the way through and serve!

Little guy enjoying the meal

Family Approved!

Finished product

I cooked the chicken, broccoli, and noodles the night before so the day of cooking I did not have to do much. This made making the dinner super simple and quick!

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Homemade Balsamic Dressing

Needing something clean to put on your salads. I love me a big a salad with lots of greens! A typical salad dressing has a lot of additives placed in it. I had been using just olive oil but I was looking for something to add flavor and change it up a bit. I found this recipe for balsamic dressing in my 21 day fix eating guide. It is amazing, only a few ingredients, and clean!

Ingredients:
*1 tsp. honey or pure maple syrup
*1/4 c. lemon or lemon juice
*2 tsp. dijon mustard
*6 tbsp. olive oil
*6 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Directions:

* Combine vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in a medium bowl. Whisk to blend the ingredients well. 

* Stir in mustard, mix well.

* Slowly add oil, mix well!

Enjoy on salads! I also add this dressing on top of my veggies and add some peanuts, almonds or cashews for a little crunch, one of my favorite summer dishes!

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Shakeology No-Bake Cookies

I am huge sweets lover...anything chocolate I will demolish. I have been trying to find clean recipes to curb my sweet tooth. Yesterday I stumbled upon a recipe for shakeology no-bake cookies. These cookies are clean, simple and taste amazing! They taste exactly like no-bake oaties chocolate cookies, except these are full of protein and good for you!

Ingredients

Ingredients:
-1 cup Chocolate or Vanilla Shakeology
-1 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
-1/2 cup honey
-1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

Ingredients mixed together

Directions:
-Combine all the ingredients together in large mixing bowl. 
-Mix together well with a rubber spatula or by hand.
-Roll mixture into balls and place into container
*Optional: you can flatten out the balls to look like normal cookies, I keep them rolled into balls because it is easier to store them.

Shakeology No-Bake Cookies

Store completed cookies in the refrigerator for easy snacks! Enjoy this tasty clean treat :)

Baked Ziti

We love pasta in our household even the little guy loves it! But honestly, who doesn't love carbs?!? I have made this recipe a few times for dinner and it is now a favorite. This recipe is simple, clean and 21 day fix approved. All of the musts in our kitchen!

Finished Baked Ziti Dish

Ingredients:
-1 box of whole wheat pasta
-1 red (3/4 c.) container Ricotta Cheese 
-1 jar natural/clean tomato sauce
-1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
-1/2 c. shredded cheese
-1 tsp balsamic vinegar
-1 tsp honey (I do not add honey since I give it to my little guy)
-1 tbsp of each: garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, parsley, and black pepper

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350
-Cook the noodles until done. While cooking the pasta, brown the turkey meat. Drain both the noodles and meat when finished.
-In a large bowl combine the ricotta, pasta sauce, honey, all the seasonings, turkey meat (cooked), noodles (cooked). Stir until ingredients are mixed well. 
- Spray 13x9 baking pan with cooking spray of choice. Pour mixture into pan and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. 
-Bake on 350 for 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Makes 6-8 Servings (Use your Green (1 c.) container to measure your portion size.)

If you are following the 21 Day Fix program, per serving: 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Blue

Enjoy!

Turkey Meatballs

One of our favorite dinner recipes that the whole family loves! These are easy to make and great to have as leftovers throughout the week. This recipe is 21 day fix approved and clean! For the 21 day fix or fix extreme you can eat 5 meatballs for 1 protein (red) serving and 1/2 (carb) yellow serving.

Turkey Meatball Recipe:

Ingredients:

* Nonstick cooking spray

* 1 1/2 lbs. raw 93% lean ground turkey  breast

* 1 tsp. sea salt

* 1 tsp. dry mustard

* 1 tsp. smoked paprika

* 1 large egg, lightly beaten

* 3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats

* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (I used minced garlic)

* 12 fresh parsley springs, finely chopped

* 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce, no sugar added

Directions:

*Preheat oven to 400 degree F.

*Lightly coat large baking sheet with spray and set aside.

*Combine turkey, salt, mustard, paprika, egg, oats, garlic, parsley, and tomato sauce in a large bowl and mix well by hand.  

*Roll mixture into 30 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.

*Bake for about 20 minutes or until they are no longer pink in the middle. 

If wanting spaghetti and meatballs make sure to use whole grain noodles. These can also be easily stored in the freezer for future use! Enjoy!