Foodie revolution

Let's talk about FOOD & balance!  I am a total foodie .. diets never worked for me because food and good food MUST BE present  in my life. ----》 so starving myself or eating bland foods is totally out of the question. 

I have finally found something that fits my foodie lifestyle!  I get to bake and cook fancy meals my heart out!  Eat delicious snacks and never get bored of my meal plan. 😎 ya I know radical right ? 

It's all about balance. And portion control. It's crazy once you get those basics down how easy proper nutrition can be. So screw the diet ... screw not eating the occasional treat. And screw not being able to accomplish my goal of sticking to clean eating! I've found something that WORKS! Thank God.󾮡

Still have a couple spots left in my next challenge group that focuses on BALANCE when it comes to nutrition.  Ready to say screw the diet? Join the foodie revolution  󾁒󾁛󾁑
Email me at alexnoelle.halton@gmail.com for more info

Happy Thursday!

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About Alex: I am a 23 year old mom of a four year old boy and have number TWO on his way this December. When i first got into Beachbody my life was changed completely. I started applying personal development, Exercise and proper nutrition into my life and noticed HUGE changes! I decided to help others do the exact same thing by helping them realize their TRUE POTENTIAL. I was looking for accountability when i got started as a coach, And was getting physically healthy and in turn i was becoming financially less burdened. I now want to help other moms just like me realize this same potential in their health, fitness and in their finances! 
Please apply to learn more about this opportunity! 


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3RD TRIMESTER FOODS

I am 33 weeks pregnant today! What kind of foods are best in the last stretch of pregnancy? 

What you eat during the last 3 months of pregnancy supports the continued development of your unborn baby, so it's essential that you choose nutrient dense foods that supply the vitamins and minerals your little one needs to grow .

⏩Salmon 👉Your baby's brain develops at a rapid pace during the third trimester, and eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids supports that growth. Salmon is a top food source of docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, a specific fatty acid that promotes the formation and development of your unborn baby's nervous system. Season a piece of fresh salmon with your favorite herbs and spices. Grill or broil the fish for a nutritious meal or shred the cooked fish and scatter it over a tossed green salad. Walnuts, flaxseed and trout are healthy sources of DHA as well

⏩Eggs 👉Eggs contain choline, a nutrient that promotes proper functioning of cells, making it essential during the rapid growth your baby goes through during the third trimester. An article published in 2000 in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition" notes that choline is often depleted during pregnancy but is critical for memory development that lasts throughout your baby's life. Adequate intake of choline might reduce your baby's risk of renal, pancreatic and growth disorders as well, reports a 2005 study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition." Have a hard-boiled egg for a snack or eat scrambled eggs as part of a healthy breakfast to help your baby get the choline she needs.

⏩Protein foods 👉Your unborn baby requires adequate protein to support the growth and development of her tissues and muscles during the third trimester. Many foods that contain protein also supply iron and zinc. Iron can help prevent premature delivery and low birth weight, and zinc aids in the production of insulin and enzymes. Lean beef and pork, white meat poultry, fish and beans are nutritious sources of protein, iron and zinc. Have a piece of grilled beef or pork for dinner or add shredded turkey or chicken to soup or chili. Add beans to stew, pasta or tossed green salads to boost your intake of protein, iron and zinc.

⏩Additional Foods 👉Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables during the third trimester of your pregnancy. They contain fiber, which can prevent constipation, a common complaint during this point in pregnancy. Fruits and vegetables supply vitamin C for your baby's immune system, vitamin A to support bone and tooth development and folate for proper DNA formation. Drink milk and eat low-fat cheese for a healthy dose of calcium, which promotes the formation of your baby's bones and teeth. Dairy foods supply B vitamins as well, which are essential for your baby's skin, nerves, digestive system and eyes.

Turkey Cabbage rolls

I said I would post my recipe for the turkey cabbage rolls... and I always keep my word so here it is! 

This was my first time making cabbage rolls. I'm all about trying out new recipes before baby comes so I can make huge batches on Sundays and freeze them. This one has been approved to the list and best part.. it's healthy! 

Ingredients 
-1 medium green cabbage
-1 pound ground turkey
-half cup brown rice 
-2 cups spinach 
-half cup chopped mushrooms
-2 small cloves garlic 
-1 yellow onion
-extra virgin olive oil
-fresh basil
-fresh oregano
-maranara sauce
-fresh cut tomatoes
-sea salt and pepper to taste 

In a medium skillet add 1 TBS of olive oil. Add garlic and mushrooms. Once soft add in spinach and cook down for about 4 mins, put in a bowl and let cool. Brown onions in thr skillet until soft, put those aside to cool as well.  Chop up spinach and mushrooms.ans add to onions. In a large pot add water and salt and boil.  Once boiling put in head of cabbage (remember to cut the stock off so it peels easy) every 5 mins a layer of leaf should easily come off... repeat until you have necessary amount for cabbage rolls. 

Mix the spinach, garlic and onion mix in with ground turkey. Chop up fresh basil and oregano and add into mixture. 

Dry the cabbage leaves and cut a triangle into the bottom to get any left over stem. Scoop a spoonful of the turkey mixture into the leaf and roll tucking in sides.  Lay into a lightly greased pan. 

Once you have all the rolls complete spoon over tomatoes and maranara sauce onto the rolls. 

Cover with tinfoil and bake at 375 for 1 hour. 

Let cool and enjoy :)

Left over Turkey soup

Homemade turkey soup SAY WHAT lol

This girl LOVES her food. But keeping it healthy and tasty can be so difficult.

This soup has the best of both worlds!

{The recipe}

Okay so what to do with the leftover turkey bones ? make BROTH baby!

-in a large pot put turkey bones/leftovers fill with water a few inches above turkey leftovers
-add in spices (Bay leaves, oregano, pepper and sea salt)
-boil for 4 hours
-strain and put juices and meat into crock pot

Crock pots are AMAZING this time of year especially. Makes it super easy for healthy meals that isn't time consuming!

-Chop up veggies (carrots, tomatoes, celery, onion, and cauliflower )
-remember the post of the skinny sweet potatoes I made for Thanksgiving ? Throw the leftovers in there too! This will add flavor and thicken the soup

-set on low for 6 to 8 hours

Enjoy amazingly healthy soup with leftovers from that maybe not so healthy dinner wink emoticon

Who says good things can't come from unhealthy things lol

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Snacks have never been so healthy and refreshing! These little containers and the kick @ss program that comes with it are on sale right now too! ;)

Ready to make a change? Ready to start telling your excuses to move out of your way? Give me a shout and ill give you all the details!

Working out while pregnant---> My personal opinion

Those of you who think i wake up and feeling like working out every morning .... you are dead WRONG lol

This morning i was freaking tired, I am getting to the point in pregnancy where my feet are killing me 24/7 and a lot of the time i just want to do nothing lol

I decided to kick butt this morning anyway as i hate getting out of my routine. I know how i feel when i don't workout and its WAY worse than the feeling i get right before a workout lol

Also there are MAJOR reasons why i should workout through out my pregnancy:

-You’re likely to gain less weight

-Bounce back faster after baby is born

-Labor and delivery may be easier

-You lower your gestational diabetes risk by as much as 27 percent

-Less back pain

-Have more ENERGY ----> This was a BIG one for me lol my last pregnancy i had NO energy, I was cranky and i honestly hated being pregnant. This round i have LOVED it .. Don't get me wrong I'm ready to meet the little guy but i have noticed that this time i am a much happier person.

-I feel CONFIDENT being 31 weeks pregnant! Honestly i feel great! Even having a basketball for a tummy i feel good which totally helps with the confidence factor.

I have had ALOT of people tell me i shouldn't be working out, saying i should rest and pamper myself. Well i honestly believe this is my way of pampering myself. Of course i workout in moderation, and am very careful not to push my workouts. But this has been an important part of this pregnancy for me. Feeling like a healthy mom makes me feel like I'm bringing a healthy baby into the world ... which is by FAR the most Important thing!

xo

Join the CHERRY BOMB CHALLENGE

The Food Battle Challenge! 

I have always struggled with my clean eating! I just LOVE food too much, That i alway ended up falling off the tracks. I have finally found something that works for me! It has given me so much knowledge on FOOD and how to have a better relationship with eating.

I have decided to open my next challenge group for those who also struggle with Clean eating! Starting OCTOBER 26th we will get in a routine for 21 DAYS! Great for after the holidays with all the snacks and goodies!

What you will get in the challenge:

-30 min a day routines (all done from home)

-Meal plan specific to YOUR needs

-Color coded portion control containers to help with over eating 

-30 day supply of dense nutrition to help curb cravings and give you max results

Along with my:

-Meal plans

-Grocery lists

-Recipes

-Motivation 

-And support through out your journey

As well as i will help you to break down your goals into smaller more manageable goals to help you reach the results you want! 

Please fill out the application below to start your registration for the  challenge! 

Join the Cherry Bomb Challenge

Shakeology- FUEL YOUR FIRE

Woke up today feeling like SUPER MOM so decided to have a breakfast that reflected that ;)

-All ingredients are whole food
-All natural
-One cup is equivalent to going to the salad bar 5x
-Stashed full of nutrients 
-Curbs my cravings 
-GIVES ME ENERGY !WOOHOOO!
-And my taste buds approve.. which is a serious must.


Want some more info on Shakeology?

Email me at alexnoelle.halton@gmail.com and i would be happy to give you all the juicy details ;)

THE FOOD BATTLE

What if I told you these colorful plastic containers were responsible for my success with clean eating? 

Those of you who know me personally, know i LOVE to snack. Junk food has always been my demise lol and I've always had a horrible relationship to food... but WHY? 

{Food} is used to fuel your body. Think about your body being a vehicle. So if your body is your vehicle to move through life, then the food you eat is the fuel that powers your vehicle. ---》It's Important to move well in order to keep your engine running AND it's krutial to eat well in order to give you the energy you need to keep your vehicle powered and ready to go and do the things you want. 

When you think about it that way... and then think of the kinds of foods you have been 《fueling》 your body with... do you cringe or do you feel happy with how you've been treating your body? 

I have struggled for years with food. I wouldn't eat for days having the hope I would loose a couple pounds but then binge eat and gain even more than I originally started out as. It was a hate .. hate relationship. 

☆NEWS FLASH☆ We shouldn't be having such negative relationships with food! The fuel that should power us daily! 

These little color coded power containers have literally been my saviour. 

Little did I know that my hate relationship with food came from my LACK of knowledge about which kinds of food and how much food I should be giving my body. 

I've decided to open my next challenge group starting October 26th for people who SPECIFICALLY need help with:

Over eating

➡over eating ➡

binge eating 

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junk food addiction

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and lack of knowledge on how to properly FUEL your amazing body

Along with 

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30 min exercise/ day

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dense nutrition smoothies 

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accountability and support

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free coach

If any of this sounds like you can relate.. please comment below or email me at alexnoelle.halton@gmail.com ! I've struggled. .. and overcome my FOOD BATTLE & am ready to help you overcome yours! 

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On that note, My family has grown as well... I am SO beyond thankful for my team of amazing driven woman and men that inspire me every single day!  These people have done some serious life changing in so many individuals lives, And i am so proud of each of them! 

Since I have made my own goals a reality in the last few months, With being able to pay off bills and start repaying debt that i never would of deemed possible without this amazing opportunity and now have been able to help my own team mates start the path of doing the same... I have decided to open up 23 spots on the Cherry Bomb Brigade! Only 23 you ask? Yes, I want to be able to 100% Devote myself to my team and make sure they start making their dreams a reality, So i have limited the spots in my next coach training program to do precisely that!

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