Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

I always have a sweet tooth and anything to do with chocolate is right up my ally!! So when I am craving something sweet, I try to find healthy alternatives so I don't ruin all my progress or put junk back into body. These chocolate chip cookies are AMAZING!! A great replacement for the ordinary chocolate chip cookies!

Ingredients:
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda- gluten free
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites (1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 F
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- Combine almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Combine coconut oil and maple syrup in a large mixing bowl. Beat for 4-5 minutes or until creamy.
- Add egg, egg whites, and extract; beat for an additional 2 minutes. 

Separate mixtures

- Add almond flour mixture and chocolate chips to egg mixture; mix until blended.

Cookie dough batter

- Drop mixtures onto parchment paper (rounded tbsp), use a spatula to flatten cookies if traditional cookie appearance is desired. 
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.

Before baking

This recipe is super easy and everyone will love this healthier version of chocolate chip cookies! Enjoy! Please subscribe to my blog to get all my latest recipes! 

Banana Apple Muffins

With a toddler in the house, I am constantly fighting the battle over food. One day he loves something, the next day won't touch it. So variety is what we need! This is a great breakfast or snack idea for the whole family! I especially love these muffins because they are carb free...yes that is right no carbs!! 

                                 

Ingredients:

- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

- 1 cup mashed banana (I used to medium bananas)

- 1 tbsp organic grass-fed butter (melted)

- 1.5 cups almond flour 

- 3/4 tsp baking soda

- 1 dash sea salt

- 1/2 cup peeled and chopped apple (I used my ninja chopper to make the apple pieces small since we have the little guy)

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Place nine muffin holders in the pan or spray with non-stick spray
- Combine eggs, banana, and butter in bowl. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl combine almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add both mixtures together. Mix until blended.
- Add chopped apple to mixture. Mix well.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 9 cups. 
- Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. I use a toothpick in the center of the muffin, if nothing is on there when you pull it out, they are done!
- Let cool.

Muffins before baking

This is considered 1 fruit serving and 1 healthy fat serving! Enjoy this treat!

Turkey Burger and Sweet Potato Chips

The other night I was really craving a burger, so instead of going out to a restaurant and over doing it, I decided to make homemade turkey burgers. And what goes great with a burger, fries! I love sweet potatoes and there so many different ways to prepare them and they can be paired with almost every meal. I made sweet potato chips to go with our turkey burgers. I will share both recipes so you can enjoy a healthy meal that taste amazing!!

Turkey Burger Ingredients:
- 12oz raw ground lean turkey meat (thawed)
- 3/4 medium onion finely chopped (I used my ninja chopper to get the onions really small)
- 2 large egg whites (1/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tsp hot sauce

Directions:
- Preheat oven at 375 F
- Combine all the ingredients listed above together in a medium bowl; mix well.
- Form turkey burger patties.
- Cook in oven till burger is to your liking!

Sweet Potato Chip Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, thinly slices (this makes 4 servings) I soaked mine in water for a few hours to make them crispier.
- 2 tsp extra-virgin organic olive oil or coconut oil (melted)
- sea salt

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 200 F
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet in a single layer.
- Sprinkle with oil and sea salt.
- Bake until crisp.

I mashed up an avocado and placed it on top of my burger...HEAVENLY!! Enjoy this amazing dinner with the whole family! Subscribe to my blog for more recipes and tips!

What does a Beachbody Coach do??

I often get the question what do you do as a Beachbody? A lot of people are clueless on what a coach actually does, working out is part of it but there is more to it than that. Well let me tell you it can be broken down into 3 steps...yes just 3 steps!! I will share those 3 steps or as we call them in coaching world 3 Vital Behaviors!

So when I first started my first beachbody program, it was all for me. I wanted to lose the baby weight and once I accomplished that I figured I would be done. Then something happened when I joined my first accountability group run by my beachbody coach and lost the weight. I wanted to share this amazing opportunity with everyone!! I felt amazing, confident, and loved working out!! The accountability groups were filled with women who lifted each other up, share recipes, shared their struggles and successes, and pushed each other for greatness!! I loved this...so I reached out to my coach and asked about the coaching opportunity. I saw that other women were changing their lives in every aspect. Women getting to stay home and still have an income, I was dreaming of the day I could stay home. So, I joined as a coach and the rest is history!

What does a coach do on a daily basis??

1) Product of the Product. Just like it sounds, you commit to a beachbody program with workouts, nutrition, and shakeology. This helps you stay accountable to your health and fitness journey!! The results you get help others know, that this is for everyone!! These programs WORK, they are at home programs (30 minutes a day) that teach you all about healthy living. No gym, no over priced training sessions. Support from women every single to crush your GOALS and go for greatness!!

2) Invite. NO you don't have to be salesy and ask people for things. You share your journey with others through social media. We share our successes, struggles, and everything in between because we are human just like everyone else. We are busy but we still commit 30 minutes a day to bettering our lives! Sharing what works for you and how they can theychange their lives too, is our main job!! We have seen results, we feel amazing, NOW we share it with the world. We have the tools to help change peoples lives physically, mentally and financially!! I think of it this way, we are doing everyone we know a disservice by not sharing this with them and inviting them to join us!!

3) Personal development. I will be honest when I first started coaching, I thought I didn't need personal development. Boy oh boy, was I WRONG!! This is critical for all the other aspects of coaching and for you as an individual. Growing, learning, developing new skills, and working on you is something everyone needs in their life daily. We need to build our minds to think positively because we live in a world where everyone is tearing each other down. NOT in coaching world we want to see others succeed and celebrate everyone's success because that means lives have been changed!! If it is 10, 15, 30 minutes however much time you can commit. Do this for 1 month and see how amazing you feel!! How positive you with every aspect of your life!! I read a book, listen to a podcast, or learn new skills I can apply to my coaching business!! Whatever it is I set a timer and commit to those 30 minutes every single day!!

There you have it, 3 steps of beachbody coaching!! Bettering yourself for overall health (mind, body, finances) and sharing it with others!! It is a win-win for everyone!! By committing to these 3 vital behaviors everyday you can CHANGE your life and the lives of so many!!
And if you are wondering, can you make an income off this?? The answer YES!! You can make a significant amount of money, the possibilities are limitless!! Your income is a direct reflection of you applying these 3 strategies every single day!!

I have a FREE sneak peek into coaching starting January 25th where everything coaching is covered!! If you want to join the sneak peak group, learn more about the coaching opportunity please email me or fill out the application below!! 





Check out my blog next week for the 3 types of coaching and how to make an income!!

Getting Healthy for the New Year

It is a new year and you might sitting down to think about your goals for 2016. If getting healthy is on your list, this year does not have to be like the years past. This year can be YOUR year to kick some bootay and not just succeed at getting healthy but get in the best shape of your LIFE!!! The top resolution every year is fitness and by the end of January more than half have already given up. Why is this???

I personally think people give up so quickly because they do not know where to begin or have the right tools. They don't have the support or daily motivation to help them push through the tough days and pick them up when they had a bad day of eating. So many Americans try to 'diet' and let's be really honest with ourselves, diets don't work. Diets don't work because it is not part of your lifestyle, you will for the rest of your life count calories or points. For me that is no way to live!! 

To truly be successful at achieving your resolutions for a healthier 2016, you need to learn a healthier way of living. This includes the right kinds of foods to fuel body, correct portion amounts of foods, daily workouts, a support system, and learning how to incorporate this into your life so it is a lifestyle and not a quick fix! I am going to share with you how you can do this!!

1) Find a program that works for you. if you say you will get gym membership but know deep down you won't go then this isn't a good option. Figure out what you enjoy during for workouts and find something that fit these needs. There is Beachbody program for every person out there!! If you like weights there is 21 day fix, 21 fix extreme, and the new program which I am super excited about Hammer and Chisel!! If you like pilates and yoga type workouts there is PiYo which is a combination of both and is low impact! If you like cardio and no weights, insanity max 30 high intensity workouts using your bodyweight!! The list goes on and on...but when you find something you like to do, at home, and only 30 minutes you are more likely to stay committed!!

2) Support system. Join a group of individuals who are pushing for the same goals as you and going through the same program. These support groups will help give you the extra push when you have a bad day, daily motivation to stay on track, workout, and when you want to give up. Support is crucial piece to sticking with a fitness program or goal. If you exercise with individuals with share the same goals with you it makes it fun and more enjoyable!! Everyday you are held accountable and want to succeed to share your success!! With every Beachbody program, you can join support groups for FREE!! I run 2 groups monthly to help individuals learn how to get started, stay committed, motivated, learn healthy recipes/proper nutrition, and have FUN while doing it!! The support from other women is so inspiring!!

3) Time/Putting yourself first. YOU ARE WORTH IT!! Set time aside for yourself everyday to get your workout in. With a 30 minute a day program, you can say your too busy, we are all busy!! This is 2% of your day, you deserve this time to feel good about yourself and take care of your body!! Treat working out like your job, schedule it in everyday and no matter what get your workout in!! You have to take care of yourself first to be able to take care of others!! So remember you are important and worth this time!!

4) Routine. Figure out a time that will work best for you to workout. Schedule this in everyday and follow it. For me, waking up before the little one is best so I get it done, my mind can't tell me no, and I feel great for the rest of the day!! Figure when it is best for you and stick with it for 30 days and just see how amazing you feel!!

5) Tools. The right program, nutrition plan, support, and routine are vital to being successful and staying committed to your goals!

6) Tracking your progress. The scale is not the most accurate way to measure and I tell every person I work this!! Taking good accurate measurements and before-after pictures is the tell all!! I love these 2 ways more than scale because they tell progress more than the scale!! Also, how you feel and how your clothes fit is another way to track your progress! Give your measurements/pictures to someone you trust and do a weekly check-in with them to track. I absolutely love this part of being a fitness coach!! In the support groups I help you keep track of progress and keep pushing every single day for those results!! 

Pictures tell all! 

If getting healthy and fit is a goal for your 2016, let's chat!!! Together we can achieve your goals and so much more!! My next health and fitness accountability group opens up January 4th, and I want YOU in it with me!! Drop the excuses and start right NOW!! The only thing holding you back from your before and after picture is you, you can and will be the next AMAZING transformation if you commit!! 

Fill out the application below or email me to get more information, chat, or get started!! I can't wait to ROCK 2016 and I want you with me!! 

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!!!

Healthy Food Subsititutions

A question I receive often in my coaching business is do I really have to give that up?! This could be referring to breads, pastas, alcohol, desserts, or anything for that matter! Change is hard, often times there are a lot of misconceptions with healthy eating and healthy food substitutions. Eating a smaller portion of something that is not healthy, will not get you results or help your overall health. You must eat the correct portion size of a healthy food. 

I am going to share with you a list of food substitutions to make when cooking or to make your every day meals a little healthier.

Ingredient/food:                                               Substitute:

1. Alcohol                                                             Red Wine
2. Rice                                                                   Quinoa
3. Mayo, Sour Cream                                        Plain Greek Yogurt
4. Bread Crumbs                                                Rolled Oats
5. Butter/Vegetable or Canola Oil               Coconut Oil (cooking) or Applesauce (baking)
6. Potato                                                              Sweet Potato
7. Milk                                                                 Almond Milk
8. Salt                                                                   Sea Salt
9. Bread/Wraps                                                 Whole Grain bread/tortilla or Corn Tortilla
10. Ground Beef                                                   Turkey Meat
11. Salad Dressing                                               Oil and Vinegar
12. Sugar                                                               Pure cane sugar or Truvia
13. Flour                                                                Wheat, almond, or coconut flour
14. Pizza Crust                                                      Cauliflower crust
15. Mashed Potatoes                                           Mashed cauliflower
16. Pasta                                                                Spaghetti Squash
17. Syrup                                                               Honey or Pure Maple Syrup
18. Bacon                                                               Turkey Bacon
19. Peanut Butter                                                 Almond Butter or PB2
20. Fruit Juices                                                     Water with fruit
21. French Fries                                                    Sweet Potato Fries
22. Chocolate                                                         Chocolate with 70% or higher cocoa

There are so many easy food substitutions that can be made in the kitchen to help you begin making the change to a healthier lifestyle. These are some of them, but there are so many more you could do! If you are interested in learning more about healthy eating, portion control, and meal planning I would love to chat and help you!

My next online health and fitness groups kicks off soon! Fill out the application below or email me to get more information, healthy eating tips, and to join me!