I'm Obsessed With Roasted Vegetables

I'm Obsessed With Roasted Vegetables

...you might think that I'm joking, but I'm really not. I could eat these and only these for several ,eagle every week.  

Here is my latest batch before they went into the oven



How delicious do they look?!

What's on the pans? The back one is two full sweet potatoes. On the forward pan are (left to right): parsnips, baby carrots, and three colors of sweet peppers!

All I did was cut them all up, wash & dry them, and toss them in Wegmans brand basting oil.  After that, they headed into the oven for 20ish minutes until they were all soft. I like mine a little crisp, so I put the, under the broiler for a few minutes too.

So amazing! Give this recipe a try.... I dare you!

-Nichole 

The World's Best Snack! (Energy Bite Recipe)

The World's Best Snack!  (Energy Bite Recipe)

So one night, I was looking around on Pinterest and came across the most delicious snack I have ever tasted! They are called "No-Bake Energy Bites" and they are amazing.  

Honestly, I can't even put into words how much better these are than a granola or energy bar you might pick up at the store.  And the best part is, you know everything that is in it - because you make them in your own kitchen!  I take these to work with me, and just 2 get me from breakfast until lunch.  If I didn't take a snack like these to work with me, I would be one very hangry person by the time lunch rolls around.  You've heard the word "hangry" before right?  Hangry - hungry AND angry.  

Okay, enough talk - more recipe! 

You can find the original recipe here:  http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2011/08/no-bake-energy-bites-recipe.html

No-Bake Energy Bites 

(makes 18-20 bites)

1 cup oatmeal

1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)

1/3 cup honey

1 cup coconut flakes

1/2 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla

Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy!  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Test them out, and let me know what you think! Be creative, too!  You can add anything you want to these :)

Until next time,

Nichole xoxo

My Motivation...

My Motivation...

My main motivation to change my lifestyle to become more healthy, physically active, and fit has been seeing the transformations in those around me.  Now, the changes in others should obviously not be your main motivator, but it can definitely help to keep you on track.  One of the biggest motivators was seeing myself become not as active as I once had been, and on top of that my closest friend from high school had made HUGE changes in herself for the positive!  I just knew that I had to change things for myself.  SO...I jumped on the Beachbody bandwagon and committed myself to finishing the program ChaLEAN Extreme taught by Chalene Johnson.  I will review the program later on, but it is a 3 month program and is based around "muscle burns fat," so most days I was weight training.  I fell in love with weights!  I know that you might be thinking "ew, why would a girl want to weight train?!"  Because I wanted to get thinner, that's why!  Quite the opposite of what most would think, regular weight training in women will thin them down, while toning their muscles, and help them to burn more calories doing everyday activities!  

I can't wait to fill you in on what I have in store for this summer...

Stay tuned!

Nichole

Let me introduce myself...

Hi there! As you may or may not know, I'm Nichole! I'm 24 years old and work as a toddler teacher by day and Beachbody coach by night. :) The title of this blog may sound a little contradictory, but its true! I love working out and I love baking (especially cupcakes).  On this blog you will find a lot of interesting (I hope!) tidbits about me, my life, my pursuit of fitness, and lots of recipes!

I'd love it if you checked out my Facebook page:  Nichole Elizabeth - Beachbody Coach
-or- my Team Beachbody Coach page where you can get info about all of their great products, programs, and Shakeology! Team Beachbody Page


Until next time :)
Nichole