FUDGY AVOCADO BROWNIES

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 medium ripe avocado, mashed
¼ cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
¼ cup gluten-free flour
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine avocado, oil, egg, maple syrup, and extract in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine cocoa powder, salt, and flour in a medium bowl; mix well.
5. Add cocoa powder mixture to avocado mixture; mix well.
6. Add chocolate chips; mix until blended.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan; spread to make even.
8. Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Cool for an hour before removing from pan. Cut into 16 squares.

7 HEALTHY ROMANTIC RECIPES FOR TWO

Valentine's Day has become so commercialized many couples have decided to not celebrate it. I totally understand that thought process but with creating this blog post I hope to encourage couples to still take some time on that day to appreciate each other. What better way to show love and appreciation than to prepare something awesome for your sweetheart.Weather it be a quiet sunrise breakfast, peaceful lunch or sexy dinner. I have got you covered. These recipes portioned just for two will make it easy...and, if you’re spoiling your single self, lucky you, these recipes will treat you to dinner AND lunch the next day.

BREAKFASTS

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Did someone say breakfast in bed? These fluffy pancakes, spiced to taste like pumpkin pie, are made with wholesome ingredients and get a protein boost from whey protein powder. They’re already lightly sweet, so a dollop of Greek yogurt is all the topping that is needed. Get the recipe.

Poached Eggs with Asparagus
Even though they’re easy to make, poached eggs look like you went to a lot of effort to make a nice meal. Learn the simple technique in this recipe, and get ready to impress. Get the recipe.

DINNER

Roast Chicken Quarters with Potatoes and Tomatoes

Few meals are as comforting as chicken roasted on a bed of potatoes. If you like dark meat, which is higher in fat than light meat, this is a very healthy way to prepare it. Juices from cherry tomatoes and fresh citrus keep the meat moist and imbue it with flavor. You and your boo might find yourselves eating it right out of the pan. Get the recipe.

Shrimp Scampi
Turn up the romance with this classic date-night dinner of shrimp in a delicate white wine sauce. The restaurant version is made with lots of butter, but our lighter version keeps all of the flavor without the extra fat. Get the recipe.

Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushroom Ragu
Share the other half of this roasted squash with your other half. It’s filled with a homemade mushroom and garlic marinara sauce. Want to go the extra mile to make these delicious? Splurge and spend an extra dollar or two for a can of fancy San Marzano tomatoes. Get the recipe.

DESSERT

Blueberry Buckle Granola
This all-natural dessert is sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with a hint of cinnamon. You’ll want to lick the blueberry sauce clean from your bowl. Get the recipe.

Raspberry Banana Ice Cream
Three ingredients and 10 minutes of prep are all it takes to make this ice cream that tastes as vibrant as it looks. A secret ingredient gives it extra richness and creamy texture. Find out what it is. Get the recipe.

EASY TACO BAKE

Ingredients: 
1lb of lean ground turkey meat 
1 (15oz) can of diced tomatoes w/ green chilies - undrained 
1 (15oz) can of black beans - rinsed 
1 cup of shredded cheese 
1/2 packet of taco seasoning 
**green onions for top garnish if you want

Directions:
1. Cook turkey in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until done, stirring often to separate meat.  Pour off any fat. return to heat 
2. Pour in can of diced tomatoes and black beans. Stir 
3. Add taco seasoning. Stir 
4. Top mixture with cheese. Once cheese is melted serve over lettuce or whole grain tortilla chips. 

POACHED EGGS WITH ASPARAGUS

Ingredients:
2 cups hot water
1 tsp. vinegar
4 large eggs
14 medium asparagus spears, steamed
Fresh ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Directions:
1. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add vinegar; reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil.
2. Place one egg into a small bowl. Hold bowl close to the water’s surface and slip the egg into the water, repeat with remaining eggs; cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until whites are completely set. Gently lift eggs out of water.
3. Place seven asparagus spears on each serving plate. Top with two eggs and pepper (if desired).
4. Serve immediately.

ROAST CHICKEN QUARTERS W/ POTATOES AND TOMATOES

Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray
4 (6-oz.) raw chicken leg quarters
¼ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
¼ cup low-sodium organic chicken broth
1 medium lime, sliced
6 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves removed and chopped, stems discarded (reserve 2 whole sprigs)
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut in half lengthwise
15 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
5 kumquats, cut in half (or 1 lemon, sliced)
6 fresh parsley sprigs, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450° F.

2. Place chicken in large oven-proof roasting pan lightly coated with spray.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle with lime juice and broth; top with lime slices and chopped rosemary.
5. Bake for 15 minutes.
6. Add potatoes, tomatoes, kumquats (or lemons), parsley, and rosemary sprigs; bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the thickest part, juices run clear, and vegetables are tender.
7. Remove skin before serving.

SHRIMP SCAMPI

Ingredients:

3 oz dry whole wheat pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided use
8 oz medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp. yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
¼ cup low-sodium, organic vegetable broth
2 Tbsp. white wine
Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
Crushed red pepper (to taste; optional)
3 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped
2 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
3. While pasta is cooking, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and firm. Remove shrimp from pan. Set aside.
5. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
6. Add lemon juice, broth, wine, black pepper, and red pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Add shrimp, parsley, and basil; cook until heated through.
8. Divide pasta between 2 plates; top evenly with shrimp mixture.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH W/ MUSHROOM RAGU

Ingredients:

1 acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed
3 tsp. olive oil, divided use
½ medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (15-oz.) can low-sodium crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. fresh oregano (or thyme), finely chopped
Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Brush the interior of each squash half with ½ tsp. oil.
3. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from oven. Set aside.
4. Heat remaining 2 tsp. oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
5. Add onion and mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 7 minutes, or until onions are translucent and mushrooms are lightly browned.
6. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
7. Add tomatoes and oregano. Season with salt and pepper if desired; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
8. Spoon half of the sauce mixture into each squash half.

RASPBERRY BANANA ICE CREAM

Ingredients:
2 medium bananas, cut into chunks
½ cup whole raw cashews
1 cup hot water
3 cups fresh (or unsweetened frozen) raspberries
Water (optional)

Preparation:
1. Place banana in plastic bag; freeze for 4 hours, or until completely frozen.
2. Place cashews in a medium bowl. Cover with water. Let stand for 30 minutes; drain.
3. Place drained cashews, frozen banana, and raspberries in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Add water, 2 Tbsp. at a time, if needed for consistency.
4. Pour into a freezer-safe container; freeze until set.

BLUEBERRY BUCKLE GRANOLA

Ingredients:
¾ cup steel-cut oats
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
2 Tbsp. slivered raw almonds
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a glass baking dish.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring twice during baking.

PUMPKIN PROTEIN PANCAKES

Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
3 large egg whites (⅓ cup)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 scoop whey protein powder, vanilla flavor
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
Nonstick cooking spray
2 Tbsp. reduced fat (2%) plain Greek yogurt

Directions:
1. Combine pumpkin, almond milk, egg whites, and extract a medium bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
2. Combine oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder in a medium bowl; mix well.
3. Add oat mixture to pumpkin mixture; mix until just blended.
4. Heat large nonstick skillet lightly coated with spray over medium heat. Ladle about ¼ cup batter for each pancake; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on top. Flip. Cook for 90 seconds, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Divide pancakes between two serving plates; top evenly with yogurt.

Tip: Leftover pancakes can be reheated in the toaster.

HIS MEAL PLAN

Want to get your spouse involved with getting fit as well but don't know how to Meal Prep for him...Here’s how to eat clean at the 2,700–2,999 calorie level:

Meal 1 (Breakfast M/W/F): Overnight oats with Strawberry Shakeology, Greek yogurt, ½ cup raspberries, ¼ cup goji berries, hemp seeds, and chia seeds – 2 yellows, 2 reds, 1 purple, 1 orange

Meal 1 (Breakfast T/Th): Overnight oats with Chocolate Shakeology, Greek yogurt, ½ cup blueberries, ¼ cup goji berries, hemp seeds, and chia seeds – 2 reds, 2 yellows, 1 purple, 1 orange

Meal 2 (Snack): 2 soft-boiled eggs with a salad of bell pepper, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes – 2 greens, 1 red

Meal 3 (Lunch M/W/F): Spiralized cucumber with avocado, strawberries, cilantro, red onion, and honey // Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with quinoa, black beans, three colors of bell peppers, corn, cilantro, and cumin-lime dressing (recipe in the FIXATE cookbook) // Baked wild-caught salmon – 2 greens, 1 purple, 1 red, 2 yellows, 1 blue, 2 tsp.

Meal 3 (Lunch T/Th): Turkey meatballs and ½ cup marinara sauce over zucchini noodles with black beans and ½ apple – 2 greens, 1 purple, 1 red, 2 yellows, 1 blue, 2 tsp.

Meal 4 (Postworkout): 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology, 1 banana, 2 cups spinach, 2 tsp. coconut butter – 2 greens, 2 purples, 1 red, 2 tsp.

Meal 5 (Dinner M/W/F): Baked cod, asparagus sautéed in 2 tsp. olive oil, baked sweet potato – 1 green, 1 red, 1 yellow, 2 tsp

Meal 5 (Dinner T/Th): Shrimp sautéed with 1 tsp. olive oil, Brussels sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, and lentils – 1 green, 1 red, 1 yellow, 2 tsp.

Meal 6 (Dessert): Greek yogurt, fresh berries, 2 tsp. coconut butter and celery sticks – 1 green, 1 purple, 1 red, 2 tsp.

Grocery List:

Fruits and Vegetables
5 bananas
1 large carton blueberries
1 large carton strawberries
1 large carton raspberries
1–2 extra cartons berries
1 bunch asparagus
2 avocados
4–6 bell peppers (for the bell pepper salad)
1 red bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper (for the Quinoa and Black Bean Salad)
1 bag brussels sprouts
1 large carton cherry tomatoes
1 bunch celery
1 bunch cilantro (shared between the two)
1 bag frozen corn (shared between the two)
2 large cucumbers
1–2 containers shiitake mushrooms
1 bag spinach
3 sweet potatoes
1 red onion
1 container zucchini (about 5 zucchini)

Proteins
3 4-oz. salmon steaks
3 4-oz. cod steaks
12 small shrimp (or 8 large shrimp)
½ lb. (8 oz.) ground turkey
2 dozen eggs
2 cartons plain Greek yogurt
3 packets Strawberry Shakeology
7 packets Chocolate Shakeology

Packaged and Dry Goods
1 carton old-fashioned rolled oats
1 bag quinoa (shared between the two)
2 cans black beans
1 jar all-natural marinara sauce (shared between the two)
goji berries
1 bag hemp seeds
1 bag chia seeds
1 bag cooked lentils

Pantry
olive oil (shared between the two)
honey (shared between the two)
red wine vinegar (shared between the two)
cumin (shared between the two)
coconut butter
coffee
ginger
tumeric

HER MEAL PLAN

Eating 1,500–1,799 calories per day might not sound like a lot, but when the ingredients are as nutrient-dense as these, they become a full day of hearty meals and snacks. This week, we will make the Black Bean and Quinoa Salad recipe from the FIXATE cookbook, and a spiralized cucumber salad recipe from Inspiralized.

Meal 1 (Breakfast): Two baked eggs with sautéed spinach, side of berries (not shown) , and lentils – 1 green, 1 purple, 1 red, 1 yellow

Meal 2 (Snack M/W/F): raw almonds with berries – 1 purple, 1 orange

Meal 2 (Snack T/Th): raw almonds with red apples – 1 purple, 1 orange

Meal 3 (Lunch M/W/F): Spiralized cucumber with avocado, strawberries, cilantro, red onion, and honey // Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with quinoa, black beans, three colors of bell peppers, corn, cilantro, and cumin-lime dressing (recipe can be found in the FIXATE cookbook) // Baked wild-caught salmon – 2 greens, 1 purple, 1 red, 2 yellows, 1 blue, 2 tsp.

Meal 3 (Lunch T/Th): Turkey meatballs and cherry tomatoes with marinara sauce over zucchini noodles with black beans (not pictured) – 2 greens, 1 purple, 1 red, 2 yellow, 1 blue, 2 tsp.

Meal 4 (Snack): Shakeology – 1 red

Meal 5 (Dinner M/W/F): Baked cod, broccolini sautéed in 2 tsp. olive oil – 1 green, 1 red, 2 tsp

Meal 5 (Dinner T/Th): Shrimp sautéed with 1 tsp. olive oil, brussels sprouts, shiitake mushrooms and a side of purple cauliflower – 1 green, 1 red, 2 tsp.

Extra Side: Baby carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers – 1 green

Grocery List:

Fruits and Vegetables
1 carton strawberries
1 carton raspberries
2 carton blueberries
2 red apples
2 avocados
3 bell peppers
1 carton broccolini
1 bag brussels sprouts
1 bag baby carrots
1 bunch cilantro (shared between the two)
1 bag frozen corn (shared between the two)
2 cucumbers
1 carton mushrooms
1 red onion
2 large bags spinach
1 carton zucchini

Proteins:
2 dozen eggs
½ lb. ground turkey
3 4-oz. cod steaks
3 4-oz. salmon steaks
12 small shrimp (or 8 large shrimp)
5 packets Shakeology

Packaged and Dry Goods:
2 cans black beans
1 bag cooked lentils
1 bag quinoa (shared between the two)
1 jar all-natural marinara sauce (shared between the two)
1 bag raw almonds

Pantry:
olive oil (shared between the two)
honey (shared between the two)
red wine vinegar (shared between the two)
cumin (shared between the two)

THE IMPORTANCE OF FITNESS FOR WOMEN

While everyone knows that fitness is important, it is easy to forget just what makes fitness for women so vital. The thing is though, many women find themselves so busy working outside the home, working inside the home, and taking care of others that they often forget to find time for themselves. This can be a problem since the lack of it can result in a wide variety of health problems.

By not getting enough exercises into your daily routine you will find that you actually have less energy, instead of it being the other way around. Do not worry about having to perform intense exercises for a healthy body as moderate exercise levels have been found to be the most beneficial routines. Even if you have not focused on fitness in a while, there is no better time than now. You can begin to make small changes in your habits that will provide you with many benefits. Women who begin and continue a fitness routine have less of a chance of becoming obese, developing heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. It has also been shown that those who do not put much importance on fitness have a higher chance of developing a hormone imbalance. Those worried about bone loss throughout their skeleton should also make sure that they are getting plenty of exercise in. There are many links between a lack of activity and bone loss. 

So why is it that women choose to not workout? 

Most women like to pull the " I am so busy" or " I don't have time" card for why they don't workout. However, it is generally because the fitness programs and exercise routines that women get into become boring. If you are bored with your exercise routine you need to change it. Keep trying different things until you find a program or exercise routine that you actually enjoy. The more you enjoy the exercise the more willing you will be to do it and not think about giving up.

Also make sure that your fitness program or routine is one that mixes things up a bit. Do one type of exercise on some days and then something completely different on the other days. This will give you the challenge that your routine needs in order to receive as many benefits as possible.

Fitness for women is a priority that you can no longer ignore! Make sure that you are get into a fitness routine ASAP. If you need help finding the right fitness program or routine to match your fitness goals and busy schedule checkout the "Get Support" tab at the top of this blog for some helpful suggestions. 

RELAX...IT'S TIME FOR BED

One of the most important things that we need to do is sleep. It is by far, one of the most effective ways to recharge, and replenish the energy that we lose after a long, tiring day. 

But what if for some reason, you can't sleep?

What if...no matter how much you close your eyes, you still can't shut down because of some thoughts that are running through your head? Our mind is so powerful that it dictates everything from our conscious to subconscious. It also stimulates our feelings and even brings out our issues within ourselves in form of thoughts. When there are thoughts running through your head, whether excitement or anxiety, it may disrupt your sleeping patterns. These thoughts can become a pattern and may cause misery every time you want to sleep. This viscous cycle can actually be resolved if you know how to relax your mind before sleeping. If you are having trouble sleeping, try these tips before going to bed.

1.) Practice a Regular Sleeping Habit.

Make it a habit to have a regular schedule for sleeping. You may start by going to bed the same time every single day. Avoid staying up late even on weekends.

2.) Set your room right.

In order for you to feel relaxed before going to bed, avoid things that may distract you from sleeping. These activities include watching television programs, playing with your computer, or anything that can make your senses active. Plus, don't do it on your bed. Make sure that your bed is strictly for sleeping only. Another thing to set your room right is the lighting. Make sure that your room is dark so that your eyes can adjust and therefore it will set the mood. You should also set the temperature to be cooler it is more conducive to sleeping. Also, try to check your blankets, pillows, and mattresses if they are in good condition. If not, it will just disrupt your sleeping habits since you won't feel comfortable.

3.) Make your own routine.

Every person has their own way to feel relaxed. If you feel that listening classical music or even counting off stars makes you feel relaxed, then do so. These methods should help you calm your mind instead of stimulating it. 

Remember, nothing will happen over night. It will take time for your body to adjust to this new plan. The main thing is to be consistent. Once you are consistent in a bedtime routine your body will naturally start to shut down close to the time that you are usually ready for bed. 

5 HEALTHY GAME DAY SNACKS

Faced with buffets of wings, nachos, and chips w/dips, Americans consume more calories on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year. Unless you have a will of steel, it’s likely that you’re going to indulge. Here are 5 healthy recipes to help you get through the day without totally sacking your fitness goals.

1. Sweet Potato Skins w/ Turkey Bacon 

What you’ll need:

4 baked medium sweet potatoes, cut in half
1 tsp. olive oil
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
8 Tbsp. low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
8 green onions, thinly sliced

*Find out how to make the recipe.

2. Shrimp Ceviche

What you’ll need:

½ cup fresh lime juice
1 lb. cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, coarsely chopped
1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
½ medium red onion, finely chopped
2 medium Serrano chiles (or jalapenos), seeded and deveined, finely chopped (optional)
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
¼ tsp. sea salt
16 endive leaves

*Find out how to make the recipe.

3. Pulled Chipolte Chicken Sliders w/ Cilantro Slaw

What you’ll need:

½ cup apple cider vinegar, divided use
7 tsp. olive oil mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. raw honey
½ tsp. celery seed
4 cups shredded cabbage (or half a small cabbage)
1 tsp. olive oil
½ medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
2 Tbsp. adobo sauce (the sauce from chipotle pepper in adobo sauce)
½ cup barbeque sauce, no sugar added
3 cups cooked chicken breast, boneless, skinless, shredded

*Find out how to make the recipe.

4. Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

What you’ll need:

2 tsp. olive oil
24 large mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed and finely chopped
½ medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups raw baby spinach
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 dash crushed red pepper
½ tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

*Find out how to make the recipe.

5. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites w/ Blue Cheese Sauce 

What you’ll need:

½ cup low-fat (1%) plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese
Nonstick cooking spray
6 cups cauliflower florets
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt), divided use
½ cup hot pepper sauce
⅓ cup rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch, gluten-free (preferably GMO free)
2 tsp. ground chili powder
¼ tsp. ground smoked paprika
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. olive oil

*Find out how to make the recipe.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES W/ BLUE CHEESE

Ingredients:
½ cup low-fat (1%) plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese
Nonstick cooking spray
6 cups cauliflower florets
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt), divided use
½ cup hot pepper sauce
⅓ cup rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch, gluten-free (preferably GMO free)
2 tsp. ground chili powder
¼ tsp. ground smoked paprika
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. olive oil

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Combine yogurt and cheese in a small bowl; mix well. Refrigerate until needed.
3. Lightly coat large baking sheet with spray.
4. Place cauliflower florets on baking sheet. Coat cauliflower lightly with spray. Season evenly with ¼ tsp. salt.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
6. While cauliflower is baking, combine hot sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in medium saucepan; whisk until cornstarch is dissolved.
7. Add chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, oil, and remaining ¼ tsp. salt; whisk to blend.
8. Heat hot sauce mixture over medium-high heat; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, or until thickened. Set aside.
9. Pour hot sauce mixture over baked cauliflower (on baking sheet); mix well.
10. Return cauliflower to oven. Bake for 5 minutes.
11. Serve hot with sauce.

SPINACH AND CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Ingredients:
2 tsp. olive oil
24 large mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed and finely chopped
½ medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups raw baby spinach
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 dash crushed red pepper
½ tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add mushroom stems, onion, and spinach; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
4. Add garlic, red pepper, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper (if desired); cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
5. Add ricotta cheese; mix well.
6. Evenly fill mushrooms with spinach mixture.
7. Place mushrooms on a large baking sheet. Evenly top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly.

PULLED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN W/ CILANTRO SLAW

Ingredients:
½ cup apple cider vinegar, divided use
7 tsp. olive oil mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. raw honey
½ tsp. celery seed
4 cups shredded cabbage (or half a small cabbage)
1 tsp. olive oil
½ medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
2 Tbsp. adobo sauce (the sauce from chipotle pepper in adobo sauce)
½ cup barbeque sauce, no sugar added
3 cups cooked chicken breast, boneless, skinless, shredded

Directions:
1. Combine ¼ cup vinegar, mayonnaise, cilantro, honey, and celery seed in a large bowl; mix well.
2. Add cabbage; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
4. Add onion; cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
5. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
6. Add chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, barbecue sauce, and remaining ¼ cup vinegar; cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.
7. Add chicken, cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is well coated and heated through.

SHRIMP CEVICHE

Ingredients:
½ cup fresh lime juice
1 lb. cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, coarsely chopped
1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
½ medium red onion, finely chopped
2 medium Serrano chiles (or jalapenos), seeded and deveined, finely chopped (optional)
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
¼ tsp. sea salt
16 endive leaves

Directions:
1. Combine lime juice and shrimp in a medium bowl; mix well. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator, for 6 to 24 hours.
2. Combine shrimp mixture, cucumber, onion, chiles (if desired), and tomato in a large bowl; mix well.
3. Add avocado, cilantro, and salt; toss gently to blend.
4. Evenly portion shrimp mixture into endive leaves. Serve two leaves for each portion.

SWEET POTATO SKINS W/ TURKEY BACON

Ingredients:
4 baked medium sweet potatoes, cut in half
1 tsp. olive oil
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
8 Tbsp. low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
8 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Scoop flesh out of sweet potatoes and reserve for another use.
3. Place skins on a baking sheet. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp.
4. Top each sweet potato half evenly with yogurt, turkey bacon, tomato, and green onions.

GINGER SOY FLANK STEAK

Ingredients:
2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. raw honey
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame seed oil
1½ lbs. flank steak (or tenderized round steak)

Directions:
1. Combine ginger, garlic, red pepper, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and oil in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
2. Place steak in a shallow dish. Pour ginger mixture over steak; marinate, covered, turning once, for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat grill or broiler on high.
4. Grill or broil steak for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches desired temperature on your meat thermometer (rare is 120° F., medium rare is 125° F., medium is 130° F.). Remove from heat; let steak rest, covered with aluminum foil, for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
5. Slice steak thinly against the grain.

CIZE CHALLENGE PACK

Try the 30 Day CIZE down 

Forget everything you dread about workouts. Because starting today, exercize isn't something you have to do, it's something you'll want to do.

Shaun T is about to show you how to dance your way to fit in just 30 days! Let loose as you learn the hottest professionally choreographed dance routines. You'll be so focused on mastering the moves and having a total blast, you'll forget you're actually working out—and losing weight!

 Yes, you can dance!

This isn't one of those "dance-lite" workouts where you just shuffle your feet to the beat. Shaun T and his crew bring the dance studio to you to teach you real choreographed dance routines. But they break down the moves step-by step, as you go, so you can learn them, repeat them until you're comfortable, put a sequence together, then bust out a full routine to songs from the CIZE playlist! You'll be completely amazed at how good you do and how good you feel!

Yes, really! You can lose.

Get your dancer's body—and nutrition—started on the right foot!

When you want to get a dancer's moves—and body—fast, you CIZE It Up! By bringing the studio to you and learning professionally choreographed dance routines you never thought you could do! So thrilling, you'll forget you're working out and burning crazy calories.

With each routine you practice and each shake you drink, you'll only get better—and closer to the sexy dancer's moves—and body you've always wanted.

What do you get???  

Your CIZE and Shakeology Challenge Pack Includes:

A 30-DAY SUPPLY OF SHAKEOLOGY—Your Daily Dose of Dense Nutrition

You could spend more than $700 on supplements just to re-create all the healthy ingredients in one bag of Shakeology. But for only about $4 a serving, you can treat your body to the delicious daily superfood protein shake that helps give you energy for your dance routines, reduces junk-food cravings, and helps you achieve your ideal body faster. 

6 HOT DANCE COURSES ON 3 DVDs

Shaun digs deep into his dance roots to bring you 6 exhilarating, calorie-scorching dance courses, each with fresh moves and music. He breaks down each routine, step-by-step, move-by-move, slowly building up to a full combination. By the end of the program, you'll be totally confident in your incredible dance skills and sexy body!

1. CRAZY 8s
   35 minutes after pushing play, you'll master these hip dance moves. At the end you get to perform the routine to HANDS IN THE AIR, originally recorded by Timbaland.
2. YOU GOT THIS
   Pick up the pace for an intense sweat, with fresh moves and a whole new vibe. You'll put it all together to TREASURE, originally recorded by Bruno Mars.
3. FULL OUT
   You've made it to Level 2 so get ready to get winded and wowed in this over-the-top, all-out, sweaty dance routine set to LOSE MY BREATH, originally recorded by Destiny's Child.
4. IN THE POCKET
   Crank up the energy and the pace. Now you're ready for even more new dance moves created and inspired by professional dancers, all choreographed to PROBLEM, originally recorded by Ariana Grande.
5. GO FOR IT
   Ready to challenge yourself and show off your moves front and center? Before you know it, you'll be performing to PASS THAT DUTCH, originally recorded by Missy Elliott.
6. LIVIN IN THE 8s
   CIZE can teach anyone to dance—any style—any pace—to any type of music. This final course is a completely different dance experience, with an emotional finale routine to CHANDELIER, originally recorded by Sia. Get ready for your music video!

4 FREE Bonuses

GET STARTED GUIDE

This step-by-step guide tells you everything you need to know to get started on the right foot and get your best results possible. You can even track your body transformation to see your progress and watch your dancer's body come to life.

EAT UP! MEAL PLAN

With the Eat Up! Meal Plan, losing weight is easy and delicious, and you're in control. We give you mouthwatering, easy-to-prepare recipes that will give you energy to lean out and dance your butt off. And, for those times you want to incorporate your favorite foods (yes, even chocolate!) we show you the portions to eat to stay on track! It's not about dieting, starvation, or deprivation. It's about healthy eating, simple portion control, and long-term success.

BEGINNER and ADVANCED CALENDARS

Use the beginner calendar when you want to go at your own pace. Or use the Advanced Calendar for a bit more structure, so you know which courses to do on which days to keep progressing. After each workout, you can even rate your dance skills, "backup dancer, "front and center," or "ready for my music video" to track your progress!

8 COUNT ABS WORKOUT

Strong abs and core are key for every great dancer. Work your abs on the floor and then perform the ab sequence to HEADSPRUNG, originally recorded by LL Cool J.

And 24/7 ONLINE SUPPORT

Get extra support and motivation from weight-loss experts and other CIZE customers.

2 FREE gifts

WEEKEND SURVIVAL GUIDE

Don't let the weekend ruin all your hard work from the week. Learn the DO's and DON'Ts of a night out on the town, so you can go out and have fun without sabotaging your results!

7-DAY CIZE DOWN

Follow this low-calorie, flexible, and delicious menu that takes all the guesswork out of eating right for optimal weight loss. You’ll get simple-to-prepare meals and snacks for 7 days, a shopping list, substitutions, and tips to help you CIZE down fast!