Quiche for Christmas Breakfast (Recipe Included)

My mom used to make quiche (key-shh) when I was little. It was always one of my favorite meals. So when I started cooking as an adult I asked her to tell me how to make one. It became part of my mental cookbook. At some point I made it for my God-mom and she became an instant fan. Now EVERY time I go visit her she has me make one. And even though it is a fairly simple recipe, she can never remember it. Maybe she will save this blog post :-)

So anyway, we came to visit her for Christmas this year and I knew I had to make them. I always have to make 2 because she like onions, but my God-sister doesn't.

I should probably do a quick disclaimer. A lot of my recipes are "clean" and super healthy. The pie crust makes this recipe a little less healthy & keeps it from being 100% clean. But in general quiche has a lot of healthy ingredients (protein and veggies). And in comparison to other meals that you may make to serve groups for breakfast - it is much healthier.

So on to the recipe.

Making a quiche is pretty simple. First, I chop my veggies and mix them with whatever meat I am going to use. I used shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach and onions in this one, but you can use whatever meats and vegetables you want. The veggies can be fresh or frozen. Typically I have about 2 cups of these ingredients.

I always use the deep dish pie crusts because, well... they can hold more. I generally use 6-7 eggs, a splash of milk and a couple handfuls of cheese. Mix all that with the other ingredients & pour into the pie crusts. 

Definitely put it on a pan because it may cook over if you have filled the pie crust too much. Better safe than sorry! I typically bake it on 375-400 degrees fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes. Check the middle to make sure it's done. Bake until it is no longer runny. No one likes a runny quiche. 

Or if you just want the recipe..... 

Q&A: How can I eat healthy while traveling?

Q: How can I eat healthy while traveling?

A: Good question! Especially this time of year. Here are my 3 tips -
(1) Pack healthy snacks before you go! This will help keep you from buying junk food while you're out on the road or in the airport. And you can pack things you want to eat. Take a small cooler if you have foods that need to stay cool.
(2) Look for healthy restaurants or at least healthy options on restaurant menus. Also, ask for the restaurants to make healthy changes to your meal. A lot of people use eating out as an excuse to indulge, when in fact, it is usually a choice.
(3) Workout before your travel starts. This signifies to your brain that you're still focused on your goals and still serious about your health.

Traveling doesn't have to be unhealthy, but you have to make a conscious decision to stick to your healthy lifestyle.

The Dreaded Holiday Weight Gain - Not Again!

Last fall I was in really great shape. My body fat percentage was dropping, my muscles were showing, I felt great all around - and then the holidays hit. In my mind, I was sticking to my normal routine, just a more relaxed version of it. But when I took my progress pics January 2nd, I was shocked at what I saw. The weight gain had snuck up on me over the holidays and I spent the first part of the year trying to undo the damage.

Foolishness.

Because the crazy thing is I didn't remember the desserts I "just had to have." I didn't feel any more rested because of the days I skipped my workouts. My instant gratification had long-term consequences that I had to deal with and remedy.

Sure, the weight I gained came back off - but why did I put myself in a position to have to lose it in the first place?

Not this year! This year I am 100% focused on my goals. No relaxed routines. No skipping workouts. No over-indulgent cheat meals. Business as usual, if not more focused than usual. Those treats add up and I have worked way to hard to go backwards now.

That's not to say that you shouldn't enjoy an occasional treat here or there. By all means, it's your fitness journey. But this is what I am doing this year.

So what are your plans? Have you thought about it?

If you want to stay on track or find a happy balance - be sure to check back her regularly over the next few weeks for my holiday survival tips!

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Frustrated? Confused? Discouraged? Me too! And it's ok.

If you have ever tried to change your body, you have probably experienced some frustrations. And if you haven't, you probably didn't stick with it very long or you're very lucky. It's a frustrating process. It goes well. Then it doesn't. You're working hard and then your motivation slips away. You're making progress and then you feel stuck. 

Believe me. I get it. 

This morning I woke up & was actually pleased with my progress as told by the mirror and progress pics. A little slower than I would have liked, but overall pleasing. Then, I got on social media. 

I follow a bunch of bikini and figure competitors. After a few scrolls the negative self talk began and I got discouraged because I still have a ways to go before I reach my goals. Yeah, completely disregarded this morning's happy feelings. 

The funk kinda stuck with me all day. I ate some snacks that weren't part of my meal plan. Clean snacks, but still not part of the plan. I was less motivated to start my workout. It really took a toll on me. 

Then I text my friend and told her I needed an intervention. 

She responded with some things to make me smile. And after all the positivity she said, "If 1-4 fail, blame your period. That sneaky hoe is always around the corner." Haha. Love her. Then she told me that I wasn't allowed to beat myself up anymore today. So I snapped out of it and had a productive workout. 

In the wise words of my dear friend, "Anyone who's ever worked toward any at least minimally ambitious goal has felt the spinning wheels feeling. Frustrating, but normal." 

So, whenever you are frustrated, discouraged, annoyed, or anything less than satisfied with your progress - know that it is normal. And it happens to everyone. Even trainers and health coaches. Heck, even the competitors that are all over social media. 

BUT it's what you do with that frustration that separates the people that reach their goals and the people that don't. Do you throw in the towel and quit? Or do you buckle down and figure out what changes, if any, you need to make to your program? One of these choices will get you to the results you want and one of these choices will leave you unfulfilled and unsuccessful. 

What choice will you make? 

I would love to work with any of you who are tired of spinning your wheels and getting nowhere. Email me at jamar.paige@gmail.com. 

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Welcome to My Fitness Journey

I don't share a lot of details of my fitness journey. Sure, I talk about working out and eating healthy - but I don't generally go into the details of my highs and lows.  I don't discuss my struggles. I don't discuss the bad days or the "off" weeks. But what good does that really do?

Truth is - I struggle some days. Everything doesn't work out the way I want it to. Most notably, I still don't have [visible] abs.

So I have decided to share my journey with you all. The good. The bad. The ugly. 

Hopefully it will inspire someone to keep pushing towards their goals.   

This week I started a new plan. I want to lose some body fat and build muscle. Right now I am targeting my flutes & hamstrings, along with my arms. Obviously my abs are always a thought, but they aren't my target right now. 

I started doing more interval/HIIT training this week. I also changed to a new lifting plan. So far I like the new workouts. I also started using my heart rate monitor again. I love that thing! It makes me push harder every workout because I set goal caloric burn amounts for each workout. 

Nutrition wise I have been eating clean. I haven't been counting calories, but I have been eating all high quality, nutritious foods. However, yesterday I was thinking I was going to do a Whole 30 or Paleo challenge to detox my body and get back to the basics. Then I woke up overnight with an upset stomach. I am definitely starting The Whole 30 or a Paleo diet Sunday - when I meal prep for next week. 

Feel free to join me. 

That's it for now. I'll post at least once a week, but sometimes it'll be more frequent depending on what's going on. 

5 Tips for Sticking to Your Nutrition Goals During Football Season

1. Make sure you get your workout in! If you normally workout on game day, make sure you still get that workout in. Schedule it into your routine.

2.  Eat before the game or event & eat something healthy. That way, when you are around all the tempting unhealthy food you are already full and you're less likely to indulge at all, but you're definitely less likely to over indulge because you have already eaten.

3.  Take something with you or prepare something that you will eat. Don't be afraid of people looking at you like you're weird or asking you what you are doing. Just be confident in that you have goals and you want to stick to them. It's just a football game. No need to derail your goals.

4.  If you are going to partake, don't over do it! If you must have wings, get a couple and if there is a vegetable tray fill it up with vegetable or fruit - whatever is close to your normal eating habits.

5. Remind yourself of your goals & why they are important. Ask yourself, "Is this moment, or this day, or this football season worth setting myself back & undoing some of my hard work that I've put in?"


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No, You Can't Just Lose Weight In Your Stomach - But You Can Do This....

I frequently have people tell me they want to lose weight in one specific area, while keeping everything else the same. Unfortunately, our bodies don't work like that. You can't
tell your body where you want to lose fat and where you want to keep it.

When I started losing weight I was a 36D and had a lot of hips, thighs and booty. If I ha my way, I would have kept all of that and lost my belly. Well, kept most of it and just lost my belly.

Left: 2005
Right: 2014

But, when I started losing weight, I dropped to a C cup. And then [in what seemed like] one day I woke wearing a B! I'll be the first to say I was bummed. I miss my cleavage some days, but I don't miss everything else that came with it.

And don't get me on my booty. You see it!

Now it's waaay smaller. I've lost over 15 inches from there alone. Yeah. Believe it.

But before you get all bummed out - you can target those areas, by building the muscles - not holding onto fat. For the last few months I have been targeting my glutes. I wasn't ignoring all my other muscle groups, just hitting them a little harder and more often, to help them develop quicker.

My workouts consisted of a lot of squats & lunges to work on my butt. I was building the muscle, so that area"sits up." Some people do arm workouts because they want the appearance of muscles in their arms. The tricky part is that you have to lose fat in order for muscles to be visible and you can't really control where your body loses fat from first. .

So, unfortunately, my friends, you will have to lose fat from all over & genetics will decide where you lose it first and where you lose it last.

What's the best way to lose fat all over? Combining nutrition, cardio & strength training. Cardio helps to burn the fat, while strength training develops muscle and proper nutrition helps with fat loss and muscle development.

Nutrition, cardio and strength training are the keys for losing fat and gaining the muscle definition that you want.  

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3 Tips for Changing your Eating Habits

What you eat plays a HUGE roll in your health, your weight loss efforts and even your attempts to build muscle. It's also one of the areas that people struggle with the most on there fitness journeys. As you learn more about nutrition and as you learn more about your own body, it gets easier. But I see so many people on Facebook & Instagram who are getting started & seem to need a little help getting started. 

To help, here are my top 3 tips for changing your eating habits. 

1. Keep track of what you eat

2. Portion control 

3. Focus on eating more of the "good foods"

Number One: Keep Track of What You Eat 

This is important for so many reasons. One, if you are trying to lose weight, you have to create a calorie deficit. This just means you need to burn more calories than you eat/drink. The easiest way to guarantee that is to be aware of the calories you are eating. It's also important that you are eating enough calories because your body needs them. Apps like MyFitness Pal and LoseIt! take the guesswork out of tracking your food. They tell you how much you should be eating and help you reach those targets. 

Number Two: Portion Control

A lot of people completely cut out food groups when they want to lose weight. It isn't necessary though. You can still eat some of the foods you enjoy. It is important to learn portion control. The problem is usually that we eat way too much. If you learn portion control, you can still enjoy a variety of foods.

This might help: 

Number Three: Focus on Eating More of the "Good Foods" 

Now of course your diet cannot consist of a lot of pizza, hot wings, fried foods and sweets if you are wanting to be healthier or lose weight. But rather than dwelling on what you can't eat, think of all the things that you can eat. Build your eating habits around "good foods" and occasionally indulge in the less healthy foods. 

What are "good foods?" Meats that don't have a lot of visible fat, whole grains (wheat bread, brown rice, oats, etc), vegetables, fruit, yogurt, healthy fats (nuts, nut butter, olive oil, avocado, etc)

This might help:

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I used to be "fat"

I know "fat" is an ugly word. But that's how I felt sometimes. While I was blessed with high self-esteem and confidence, there were definitely occasions where I was self-conscious because of my weight. And during these times I felt "fat." Not heavier, not thick or any other word that people use to describe being overweight. I felt fat. 

It always makes me giggle when people say they don't believe I was ever bigger. I definitely was. I have spent more of my life being "heavier" than I have spent being in shape. 

I was skinny as a child and then around 2nd grade I started gaining weight. I remember my stepdad's mom making comments to me about being overweight and I remember my uncle telling me I would have to lose weight if I wanted to be in his wedding. I was in 4th and 5th grade reading weight loss articles in magazines. When I was in 6th grade I lost a bunch of weight and started playing sports the next year, so then I maintained an average weight and then in high school I gained weight slowly - despite playing 3 sports.

12th grade

Fast forward to college where I reached my heaviest weight of 220+ lbs. 

Freshman year of college

See? I haven't always been in shape. 

Summer after freshman year

And when I was losing weight, I didn't have one of those overnight transformations. I have had to bust my butt and keep working at it for years to get to the point where I am today. I've lost 20-30lbs and said, "Ok that's enough" and got stagnant for awhile. I've had unplanned pig out sessions with friends and quite a few by myself. I've eaten snacks/meals and felt guilty about it. I've regained some weight that I'd already lost. I've pretty much done it all.  

So when people tell me they want/need to lose weight - I get it what they are up against! I know that it seems daunting and if you have never lost weight before it is even more frightening. 

When you tell me that it's hard giving up certain foods - I can relate to that. 

When you say you are having a hard time making exercise a habit - I can relate to that. 

When you say you just don't know where to start - I can relate to that too. 

However, because I have done it, I have tips and advice for making it seem more doable. It's really a mind game. If you can learn to control your mind and your thoughts, losing the weight is easier. 

Spring 2013

Similarly though, I know the pride and satisfaction that comes along with accomplishing this kind of goal, whether it be 10lbs or 100lbs. As a coach, it is my goal to help as many people as possible feel the joy that comes along with accomplishing a fitness/healthy goal. 

For those of you that have never seen my transformation pictures:

Summer 2005 - Fall 2014

And now here are 3 quick tips to get you started - 

1. Don't try to change all your unhealthy habits at one time.  It has taken you a lifetime to develop these bad habits, don't expect to drop them all cold turkey. Pick 1 or 2 habits to work on each week and focus on them in small steps.

2.  Research! There's so much information on weight loss, training, nutrition. muscle building, increasing flexibility - whatever your goal is. Start googling and try to learn new info that can help you get to your  ultimate goal. 

3. Be patient with yourself. You aren't perfect. You will make mistakes. You will have setbacks. It's ok. It isn't the end of the world Just pick yourself up and get back at it. Beating yourself up only worsens the situation.

The beginning of my PiYo journey

I started PiYo today and I couldn't be more excited about what's to come. If you know my story, you know I've lost a ton of weight. But, you should also know that I'm not quite at my goal body yet. I still want to work on adding muscle and becoming more lean.

PiYo combines yoga & pilates, so it is low impact, but there is a lot of movement through the poses, so it is still high intensity.

Over the next 60 days I'll be doing PiYo and following the nutrition plan that came with it. Every weekend, probably Sundays, I will do a post on the previous week.

Come along for my journey so you can see what this PiYo business is all about. And whenever you feel like you want to join the fun, let me know :-)

Here's where we're starting...

Stay tuned for weekly updates on my progress! 

Want to join me? Shoot me an email & let's talk about how to get you started! 

My "Crazy" Dream

As long as I can remember I have told people I wanted to "save the world" when I grew up. I never actually knew what that would entail. I never even really knew what I was saving the world from.

Until now. 

As a child and a young I struggled with my weight. I was overweight, but never officially diagnosed with any weight related illness/disease, although I had some significant illness every year - pneumonia, the flu, chronic stomach issues, etc. Since losing weight and taking better care of myself, I rarely ever get sick. Having experienced being overweight and going through the process of losing a lot of weight, I want to help other people take control of their bodies & their health. 

It's no secret that being overweight has a negative effect on our bodies. These are just some of the possible effects.

And it is also not a secret that obesity is becoming more and more common. It is safe to say we all know at least one person who is overweight or obese. 

So I guess you've figured out what I want to "save the world" from, huh? 

Weight related issues. 

And I plan to do it by sharing my tips, recipes, motivation, advice, etc. with as many people as possible, by coaching people through their weight loss journeys and helping other coaches get started doing the same. I can't do it by myself! I need a team of people to help me "end the trend" of obesity. 

I'm crazy enough to believe that I can make a difference in the world. 

Are you crazy enough to think you can help? Let me know if you are. 

Chocolate Vanilla Ginger Shakeology

I drink Shakeology every day. Thing is, I tend to stick to the same handful of recipes. Today I decided to try something different & I'm glad I did. Expect a few different recipes in the near future.

Today I tried a recipe that incorporates ginger because of the many benefits of ginger.

I try to add ingredients to my diet that have extra benefits. I emphasize quality over quantity when it comes to food. Anyway, here is the recipe I tried:

My Next Workout Adventure

I have lost a lot of weight, 60lbs to be exact, but I still have fitness goals. I want to be stronger and I want more visible muscles.  This means I need to lose more body fat and sculpt more lean muscle mass. I'm ready to do it! 

What's my plan? Tightening up my diet and adding the new workout PiYo to my current exercise regimen.  

Look at the results my friend Lyndsi got using it! She's back in her pre-pregnancy clothes! 

These kinds of things are always more fun with friends. Who wants to do it with me? Email me if you are interested! 

 

Surviving a "bad' Weigh-In

The battle with the scale can be gruesome. Have you seen the contestants on the Biggest Loser when they have a bad week on the scale? Devastating and quite often they are baffled and so are their trainer(s). If it can happen to them, when they have all the support and pretty awesome trainers, it can happen to those of us that are going at it on our own.

I tell people all the time that they should ignore the scale & focus on their measurements or their progress pictures. It's true - those two things will show you the most accurate transformation. 

That being said, I am not immune to a little scale frustration myself. It happens.

Generally I weigh about 155lbs. Lately, I've been weighing in closer to 170lbs. My measurements aren't way off, my pictures don't indicate a 15lb difference and my clothes fit fine. It's just that 'ol hateful scale of mine trying to get on my nerves, but I won't be defeated! 

Usually, I bounce back pretty well from scale disappointments, and even though I'm not depressed by it, I am occasionally annoyed though. But that's why I keep pictures like these. Different poses make some body parts look different, but I can see that I did not put on 15lbs of fat. 

Truth is, I don't know what it is. It'll balance out sooner or later. And hopefully, some of it is muscle. My legs feel more developed anyway (woo hop hams & quads!!)! 

Now sometimes the scale is a reflection relaxed eating habits and/or commitment to exercising.  But even if that is the case, weigh-ins shouldn't get you down and out.

Here are my 7 weigh-in affirmations. 

1. I am healthy!

2. I make good eating choices & I exercise!

3. My weight does not make me a good/bad person!

4. My weight is a number that no one knows but me! 

5. I work too hard to be setback by what the scale says! 

6. I love myself! 

7. A healthy lifestyle is a marathon not a sprint! 

I wasn't always this positive or resilient. I have had a bad weigh-in and lost my motivation to workout and eat healthy or sabotage my efforts in one way or another. But that has never made me feel better. So now, I take it with a grain of salt & use my frustrations as fuel for my fitness journey.

What do you do to cope with a frustrating weigh-in?

Clean Eating Oatmeal Pancakes

I eat the same thing for breakfast almost every day, but sometimes I want to switch it up from my egg whites and veggies routine. And what's better than pancakes or waffles? The problem is, traditional pancakes and syrup aren't going to help me get abs. So, I found a recipe for clean pancakes that I can enjoy guilt free. 

I prefer mine with peanut butter, but you can top it with honey, agave, fresh fruit, etc. 

I hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think in the comments below. 

Meal Idea: Egg whites & Toast with Peanut Butter

People are always looking for meal ideas. I get it. I have a Pinterest FULL of meal ideas. Nevertheless, my breakfast looks the same most days. I eat eggs and veggies every morning. I change the veggies depending on season, or my mood. I also change the accompanying carb. Some days I eat my eggs with sweet potatoes (cooked a variety of ways), sometimes with quinoa, sometimes fruit and some days with toast.

Yesterday was a toast kind of day. And before you ask, this is the bread I use.

I really like a few things about this meal. The egg whites are a good source of 

protein (20g for 4 servings), I can get some veggies in first thing in the morning and it's always a low calorie meal. Plus, this meal always gives me energy, whether I eat it before or after a morning workout. 

306 total calories

Do you have a "go to" breakfast? Share in the comment section. 

If you struggle with your nutrition and you want help getting a better grasp on it, or if you want a community to share your journey with, join my clean eating group on Facebook. 

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Muffin Tin/Cupcake Pan Eggs

This is my go to for breakfast, especially when I know I won't have time in the morning. It's SO easy and they reheat well.

1. Spray or coat the muffin pan. I use olive oil on a paper towel to coat it.
2. Put your veggies (and cooked meat) in the tins.
3. Fill with eggs/egg whites. I use about 1/4c egg whites in each one.
4. Bake til done.
5. Store in refrigerator.

*I make 3 days at a time. Mainly because I eat 4 each day and my pan holds 12. I don't know how they hold up beyond that.

You can eat them with fruit, sweet potatoes, toast, etc.

I lost weight... and you can too!!

Every week on social media we are all moved & inspired by #TransformationTuesday. I participate pretty regularly, and I usually get asked what I did to lose the weight. 

April 2007 - April 2014

Nobody ever wants the real answer, which is that I changed my eating habits and started exercising. I'm sorry, but it's true. People also ask how long it took. I think they hope I say something like "6 weeks" or "3 months." The truth is, it was a process. I didn't lose it all at once. I lost some, then I maintained, lost some more, gained some, lost some more, maintained, lost some more... you get the picture. Nevertheless, it's now been 9 years since I was my heaviest (I'd lost some weight before the April 2007 picture above) and I have lost 60-70lbs. 

So what's my point? You can do it to! 

There's nothing special about me that makes losing weight easy. I'm a regular person that had to overcome bad eating habits and genetics to get to this point. 

Was it easy? Nope. 

Did it all happen overnight? Nope. 

Did I ever want to quit? Occasionally.

Would I do it all again? Absolutely. 

I know it's scary at times. Changing your life, which is what you're doing, can be daunting. I'll be honest, I am not where I want to be yet. I still have fitness goals that I want to achieve and I have been slow to commit to them (been thinking about it for years). So, I get being scared to commit. And if you are making excuses about why you can't or haven't gotten started - you're probably scared of the commitment and sacrifices you'll have to make. 

It's Transformation Tuesday. Are you ready to start working on your after? Are you going to commit to your goals, no matter what? 

I am now a health & fitness coach helping other people accomplish their goals. If you would like to talk to me about how I can help you start your journey leave a comment or email me: jamar.paige@gmail.com 

Make Your Life Easier with Shredded Chicken

My boyfriend is a 6'8" professional basketball player and has amazing abs. He's that annoying person that eats crap and still has an amazing body. In the fall he told me he needed to work on his abs... he had a 6 pack, as opposed to his normal 8-10 pack. I wanted to tell him to shut up. I eat clean, I workout and I have to stand a certain way, squint and have perfect lighting to see where my abs could potential be. 

I'm sure you can imagine that cooking for the 2 of us is an adventure. I have a few tricks for making my life easier. My go to is shredded chicken. I discovered this completely by accident, but I will be making shredded chicken from here on out. 

The beauty of shredded chicken is that it is so versatile. I can create dishes that he enjoys & meals that I enjoy without doing a lot of extra cooking. 

Here's the rundown... 

I'm not posting a recipe because it's simply baked chicken breasts. I only use salt & pepper (and maybe oregano) to season it. Bake at 400 degrees until it's cooked all the way through. DON'T LET IT DRY OUT!!! Let it cool so you don't burn your hands (take my word for it). And then shred the chicken - either with your (clean) hands or with two forks. It can be stored in a container in your fridge for several days and it can also be frozen for later use. 

I seriously make shredded chicken once and use it for several meals throughout the week.  

10 Ideas for use (some are healthier than others): 

1. On top of salads

2. To make a chicken salad

3. Mix with veggies for a stir fry 

4. Make a wrap with a tortilla 

5. Make burritos or fajitas 

6. In sandwiches 

7. Eat it plain with a piece of fruit for a snack

8. Use it in frittatas or omelets 

9. Toss with BBQ sauce or make a BBQ sandwich 

10. Use in pasta dishes

Healthy Snacks

I'm running a clean eating challenge group on Facebook and people were asking about healthy snacks, so I made this list. It isn't all inclusive, but it is a good place to start. 

What are your favorite healthy snacks? 

Turkey Meatballs

I meal prep on Sundays. Sometimes I cook for Monday - Friday and sometimes I cook for Monday - Wednesday & on Wednesday or Thursday I cook for the next few days. It really just depends on the week and what I have going on.  

I tend to eat a lot of the same foods over and over and I'm sure some of you do too. Recently I've started making turkey meatballs. They are perfect for meal prep, so I thought I'd share it with you all. You can eat them plain, with a tomato sauce or any other clean sauce you use. 

Turkey Meatballs

 STEP 1: Mix the ground turkey, 1/4c whole wheat breadcrumbs, 1/4c parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and oregano. You can use a sppon or do like I do and mix it by hand (wash your hands before & after!).   

STEP 2: Cover a pan with aluminun foil. Shape the mixture into meatballs and spread out on a pan.

STEP 3: Bake at 350-400 degrees until the meat is done. Be careful! The meat will get dry if you over cook it! 

Serving size depends on how big you make them. Use your palm as a measuring tool - you can hold a serving in one hand. You can also freeze them if you need to. 

**TIP: These are also great for parties! 

Clean Eating Boot Camp

Booty Boot camp went so well that I decided to host another FREE challenge! This one is a clean eating challenge. If you want to join it - you HAVE to answer these 3 short questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vv5a0kg9u9XouEPqNewBR...4s7sOCsKwIc-u1l-q-f-lw/viewform?usp=send_form

Feel free to share this with your family, friends, coworkers, etc. The more the merrier!

 

You will also need to add me as a friend on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jpaigejackson

 

 

My Ten Favorite Things About Being a Beachbody Coach

I couldn't decide an order. So in no particular order, here are my favorite things about being a Beachbody coach....

 

1. I enjoy helping people get started living a healthier lifestyle.

 

2. I enjoy empowering people to take control of their finances.

 

3. I get to meet new people every day.

 

4. I have the flexibility to decide when I am going to work my business.

 

5. It keeps me motivated for my own fitness journey.

 

6. I am able to contribute more to our household finances

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7. There are cool trips and prizes that coaches can earn.

 

8. I feel like I am doing something purposeful.

 

9. My advancement in the business is in my control.

 

10. The sky is the limit and the earning possibilities are endless.

 

*Bonus: My income directly reflects how many people I am helping.

 

 

 

Are you interested in learning more about what I do and how you can get started?

Email me today!

jamar.paige@gmail.com

 

Mint Chocolate Shakeology Recipe

There's just something about mint and chocolate... together. Yummy! Too bad, it's not healthy most of the time. BUT now you can have the taste and not sacrifice your waist (or spend extra time working the calories off). This is one of my go to Shakeology recipes. You can play around with the amount of mint you put in it, but be careful. Too much and it tastes like a candy bar after you brushed your teeth.And we all know how appetizing that is.... 

Enjoy!  

Snickerdoodle Shakeology Recipe

This is one of my favorite Vanilla Shakelogy recipes. It feels like a cheat everytime ;-) 

I made it for some of my friends one afternoon and they were all shocked that it was healthy and full of nutrients. Seriously. If you haven't tried this one - you absolutely should!  

Recipe: Salt & Vinegar Kale Chips

Salt & Vinegar Kale Chips

My uncle died this week and I was feeling down. I wanted company, so I went to visit my best friend and my Goddaughter, Cam. I'm usually an emotional eater, so I took the dinner that I'd already prepped with me, so I would stay on track. When I got to their house, Cam had already her mom to make some kale chips.  

I love kale chips! They are one of my favorite, easy, low-calorie, guilt free snacks and I can eat them by the pan! So, we made kale chips. And when we ran out of kale, we went to the store to get more kale and we made some more chips. Ridiculous I know. Haha!

And to top it off, when I told my boyfriend we were "pigging out on kale" he laughed at us and told me to listen to myself (he doesn't share my enthusiasm for kale).

Anyway here's the recipe, in case you need your own easy, low-calorie, guilt free snack. We really like balsamic vinegar, so this is our favorite way to make them.

Ingredients

Kale leaves (3-4 big handfuls)

1 tbsp olive oil 

balsamic vinegar

salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

Place the cleaned kale leaves on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy clean up. 

Toss the kale with the olive oil to coat evenly. If it seems like you need more oil, add a little water and keep tossing until all the kale is coated. Pour the balsamic vinegar generously over the kale, then toss some more. 

Let the kale roast for 12-15 minutes. The chips will begin to get crispy on the edges. At this point it's a matter of preference for how crispy you allow them to become. Just be careful not to burn them! Lightly sprinkle with salt when they come out of the oven. 

We kept eating them straight from the pan! Even Cam :-)

I hope you enjoy this recipe/snack idea! Comment below if there are other recipes that you are interested in seeing featured! We always need new ideas!