A Family Hit

Do you ever get stuck in the rut of making the same meals over and over? Or, maybe you pull out new recipes but never try them. This is very common for me, so I made a new goal, for the next 4 weeks I am trying a new clean dinner recipe! I know that is only 4 recipes but it is a start.

Last night's new clean meal was a hit with my family! I already know next time I will make double batch and freeze it!

 

 

 

Pasta Roll-Ups

Ingredients:

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 lb grass feed beef or extra lean ground turkey

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

3/4 tsp basil

1 (28-oz.) Jar Tomatoes in Juice

1 tsp sea salt

12 sheet dried high-protein or whole-wheat lasagna noodles

1-2 cups fresh or frozen chopped Spinach

1 (15-oz.) Cottage Cheese

1 egg

3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

 

In skillet, heat olive oil and onion over medium heat. After about 5 minutes add garlic,and beef or turkey.Cook meat until there are no signs of pink. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, basil, then add tomatoes and their juice and salt. Reduce heat to med-low stir and cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes occasionally stirring.

 

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package. Drain and rinse and allow to cool.

 

Preheat oven to 400F. Mix cottage cheese, egg, mozzarella and stir and combine.

 

Spread half meat mixture into a 9X10 inch dish. Lay cooked noodle out and spread spinach/cheese mixture onto noodle and roll it up. Place rolled pasta, seam side down in dish. Repeat with remaining noodles. Spread remaining sauce over roll-ups then top with a bit cheese.

 

Baked, covered with foil for 20-25 minutes.

 

From our home to yours, we hope your family enjoys this great meal!!

Cinnamon Protein Bars

Yesterday I enjoyed clean eating meal prep with a client. This is where she selects two recipes and a side and we cook together. I also give a 2 week meal plan along with the recipes. Jessica selected Chicken Fried Rice, Kristi's Healthy Hot dish and my favorite Cinnamon Protein Bars! 

Cinnamon Protein Bars
2 1/4 cups oats (roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes)
1 c. all natural peanut butter (or sun butter)
1/4 c. honey
1/2 unsweetened apple sauce
2 tbsp. dark choc chips
1 c. whey protein (NO SOY) (unflavored or vanilla)
1 tbsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. chia seeds or flax seeds.

Roast Oats, once cooled mix all ingredients, spray 8X8 pan with canola oil, spread mixture into pan. Bake at 350 for approx 20-25 min. 

Let bars cool and wrap individually in plastic wrap then store in fridge.  By do this you can add a apple and you are ready for a quick clean meal on the go!! (pictured above it a double batch and below is all bars ready for the fridge)

 

I hop you enjoy!

 

3 Things that Help in a Clean, Lean Life

 

- Clean Eating

- Exercise

- Isagenix

 

To eat "clean" you choose to eliminate all processed foods and extra additives from your diet. Overall, you are choosing to eat whole, unrefined foods.

Here are six "Simple Guidelines for Success":

 

1. Eating small frequent meals 5-6 times per day.
2. Include lean protein, complex carbohydrates and heart healthy fats in each meal.
3. Avoid ALL processed and/or refined foods (sugar, white flour, white rice, etc).

4. Avoid saturated and trans fats.5. Avoid soda - regular and diet.
6. Drink at least 8 cups of water per day.

 

As I have mentioned before, I have been eating clean for a year. There are a few reasons why I love this lifestyle. The biggest reason is because when you eat clean, it is easier to maintain the weight you've lost. Also once you have rid your body of sodas and white sugar, you do not crave them anymore!! The last reason is because I feel fantastic; my mood and energy is so much better because I am feeding my body food that is good for me!

 

In addition to clean eating, exercise is very important for optimium weight loss. For optimal weight loss in addition to eating clean, exercise is very important. I recommend working out 4 times a week, 3 days being full body work outs and the 4th being a cardio day. You want to get your body moving not only to lose weight but to get stronger and improve your lean muscle.

Just like your meals, plan your work outs by taking some time at the beginning of the week and schedule them in.

 

The last tool for your clean and lean life is Isagenix. This too has been apart of my life for a year. Isagenix is a company that offers products to help you with your health and the side effect to taking these products is weight loss. Isagenix has many products available, however, my favorites are the Isa Lean Shakes, Ionix Supreme and the Ageless Essential Daily Packs. The Isa Shakes helps you lose weight, maintain muscle and provides you a balance of healthy fats and high quality protein. The Ionix Supreme is full of natural vitamins, minerals and extracts from around the world. It helps with stress and so much more. The ageless essentials daily packs are a convenient way to get your daily intake of vitamins.

You are going to hear me talk about these three pieces often. Clean eating, exercise and Isagenix are the reasons why I feel I can live and have success at this life style!

 

 

Feel free to contact me a jumponmyjourney@gmail.com or call me at 320-241-0355 for any of your questions.

Some of the services that Jump on my Journey offers is:

 

1. Personal Training

2. Clean Eating Coaching and Cooking

3. Isagenix Products