Rock Your Life Mentoring Program

I believe we have one life and we need to live it it the fullest! It took me a while to figure it out, but like the tattoo on my arm says, "I just want to live while I'm alive". Finding my place in life, a place where I was always growing and learning....I have found that in coaching and I am ready to pay it forward in a HUGE way!  

I am looking for >>YOU<< if you are:
*not scared of hard work and reaching for goals
*self driven
*ready to help your family grow financially
*ready to literally punch FEAR in the face and join me in helping change others lives!!

I have had a lot of ladies look at what I am doing and think you could not possibly do it...I am about to prove you wrong! This is a 21 day mentoring program that is going to focus on EVERY facet of what you need to be a success as a coach. You get to improve your fitness & health levels, all while learning this business from the ground up. You need to be ready & open to better yourself every day! 

I know how much being surrounded by people who push you, make you better and lift you up can change your world. I am inviting YOU to be part of the team I have created...a team of powerful women who are truly family! 

This group is open ONLY to *NEW COACHES* that join my team in July and August (cut off is Aug. 12th). We will work together to be better physically, emotionally and the big one...mentally!! This not only helps us excel in this business, but because of this, we are better all round as a person!

This is something you cannot put a price tag on, but I promise you, if you commmit 150% to this, your life WILL BE ROCKED in ways you have never imagined. 

There will only be 10 spots offered, as I want to give you the best of me as a mentor. 

If this speaks to you, please enter your info here and I will contact you for consideration. ROCK YOUR LIFE APPLICATION

What is Country Heat?

Do you like Country Music?
Do you like dance?
Not a fan of working out?
Do you need your workouts to be fun?

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

*US & Canada only

No matter what your reason, if you are looking for something to spice up your fitness regime or you want to get started this could be the program for you! This is a LONGGGG Post, but bear with me because I want you to know EVERYTHING about Country Heat. 

Beachbody is releasing a BRAND NEW fitness program on July 28th 2016!  COUNTRY HEAT is going to knock your socks off!  At first I was a little skeptical of a country music workout because, well, I am not a huge fan of country music, but I gave it the old college try and found that is was a total BLAST!!

 Anyone can do it!  It is not hard at all.  You do NOT need to be coordinated or know how to dance...Autumn talks you through the moves, step by step.  If I can figure it out with my AWESOME 2 left feet, anyone can!

I am really excited for the launch of this program and I'm going to be walking a select group of people from beginning to end through the program.  I'm going to be giving sample meal ideas, giving you recipes, tips and guidance on how to rock this program!  The people in the test group are getting incredible results and one even lost over 60 pounds in 90 days! This is really amazing!

• So lets talk about WHAT this program actually is?
  
  
  First of all it features all of the hottest country music!  There is NO CHOREOGRAPHY to remember, just follow along for the 27-30 minute workout!  This workout program is high energy, low impact dance workout that is super fun and easy to follow.  Autumn Calabrese created this program and has also created the 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Co Creator of Hammer and Chisel, author of the Fixate cookbook, mom and bikini competitor.  I have done many live workouts with her and she is an INCREDIBLE motivator and trainer.  
  
  
  There are 5 high energy, cardio based dance workouts, 1 dance conditioning workout, and the portion controlled eating plan! 
  
  
  WHY DOES COUNTRY HEAT WORK?
  
  
  First of all it is a workout you will actually stick to!  Autumn makes it fun and easy.
  You get 5 high energy dance workouts and 1 dance conditioning workout to give you all the calorie burning benefits of a great cardio workout while using every muscle in your body to fire up your metabolism.
  
  
  There are no complicated moves, NO WEIGHTS OR EQUIPMENT required.
  
  
  Autumn uses her portion control container system and meal plan to help you lose weight by eating what you want in the right amounts each day.  
  
  
  WHO CAN DO COUNTRY HEAT?
  
  
  ANYONE from beginners to 21 Day Fix grads to those advanced in their fitness that want something different and fun. It is great for all ages and fitness levels. People who like Zumba or love to dance, people who want to lose weight and are looking for results in 30 days.  People who generally don't like to exercise or who want a lifestyle change, but aren't sure where to begin!  Does this sound like you? 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  This workout is great for people who have tried and failed at complicated diets and exercise programs.  The reason is that its easy to follow the portion controlled container system and you have ME as your coach to guide you every single step of the way!  I will teach you how to meal plan, prep, and stick with the workouts from beginning to end.  Plus the workouts are fun and you don't even know you are working out. 
  
  
    I encourage everyone to do at least 2-3 rounds of the program. The reason is that in the first 30 days you are just learning and getting into the swing of things.  You are getting a good handle on your nutrition and understanding how the portion controlled containers work.  
  
  
  This program is great for those that like to dance but are intimidated by choreography.  I am SO excited for this program! 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  WHAT DO YOU GET WITH THE PROGRAM?
  
  
  When you purchase your Country Heat you will get:
  
  
  6 workouts on 3 DVDs in 30 minutes or less.
  
  
  7 Color coded portion controlled containers to efficiently help you portion out your food
  
  
  Country Heat Nutrition Plan which is an easy to follow guide that has recipes, tips, and more to help you get results.
  
  
  30 Days of Shakeology in any flavor (My 2 faves are Vegan Chocolate & Cafe Latte) Note: Cafe Latte is only available in the US at the moment.
  
  
  Quickstart Guide- This is a simple 3 step guide that preps you for your fitness journey by giving you the low down on the nutrition plan and workouts.
  
  
  30 Day Calendar so that you know exactly what workouts to do in what order to maximize your results.
  
  
  When you purchase the challenge pack you get access to Country Heat On Demand which means unlimited access to stream Country Heat and all the other workouts to any desktop, laptop, tablet, TV or mobile device.  So you can start your workouts the minute you make your purchase.
  
  
  **PRIZES** for participation...because we are fun like that! 
  
  

  

  The Country Heat Challenge Pack
  
  
  

  DOES THIS SOUND LIKE A PROGRAM YOU WANT TO DO?

  Did you know you can get it right here from me?  

  
  

  Plus I am going to be launching my first official COUNTRY HEAT TEST GROUP on Monday August 8th (prep week) and workouts start on the 15th of August!  You can get personal, 24/7 mentoring, guidance and support from me in a closed online accountability and support group!  I am going to basically walk you through the entire program from beginning to end.  I will teach you how to make the most of the nutrition plan, how to choose healthier snacks, create healthy new habits, and make this a permanent lifestyle.  

  
  

  I will be your sounding board, your guide, your motivator and your accountability partner.  

  
  

  All you need to do is get your name on the list to be the FIRST to know about the program launch!

  
  

  CLICK TO RSVP HERE!

  
  

  To claim your spot you must order your package via the registration link I will email you.

  If you want this, ACT NOW because this is going to be our most popular group of the year!

  
  

  While you are waiting for your registration link, as a thank you for stopping by, I would love give you a copy of my recipe book, Just Feed Me, that guaranteed, will

  have you trying new things and excited about your food prep!!

  GET IT HERE:  Wendy's JUST FEED ME Recipe Book

  
  

Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola

Well, I started out with ingredients for a Chocolate Peanut granola...another standby, but was missing one crucial ingredient. So I created this recipe instead, using the ingredients I did have on hand. I have to say, it turned out wonderfully & the smell of it baking was amazing & comforting! I hope you enjoy it!

3 cups of rolled oats (I used Rogers Porridge Oats)
1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (I used large chipped)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut sugar (aka:palm)
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup flax meal

Mix above together in large bowl. 

Stir together in large bowl and add to dry ingredients:
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons of coconut oil, melted

Add wet ingredients to dry then mix well until coated. Using your hands makes it go much easier! Spread on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 325 for about 25 - 30 min. You do NOT want to over bake! 

Cool and store in freezer or airtight container. I like to eat ALL my granola right from the freezer.

Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos

I came up with this recipe after seeing 2 recipes for fish tacos. I decided I would just create my own recipe based on the ingredients I had on hand! 

Recipe makes 2 tacos (1 serving). Yeah...I ate them both. :-)

Ingredients:
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1 Basa Fillet (or any white mild fish), seasoned with Orange Wasabi Spice mix. (A purchased mix, but you can use any Asian or Thai spices).

Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Cut into chunks. Set aside.

Salsa
Cabbage, thinly sliced
2 Corn Tortillas (I used Bodywise here because I was out of corn)

Chipotle Lime Sauce:
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2 Tablespoons 0% Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon olive oil
sprinkle of sea salt
sprinkle of fresh cracked pepper
1/2 clove chopped garlic
sprinkle of ground chipotle pepper
2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest


Mix above ingredients together. Set aside.

Heat frying pan. Lay each tortilla in pan and heat each side till lightly toasted. Remove from pan, top with: Chunks of Basa, sliced cabbage, a drizzle of Chipotle Lime Sauce & salsa.

Dig IN!!!

You can easily multiply this recipe for a family. I made this one night when it was just myself I was cooking for!

Mexican Quinoa Salad

This recipe is the perfect summer salad either warm OR cold and is even better the next day.  This is a favorite in my house. ENJOY!!

Mexican Quinoa Salad

2 cups cooked quinoa 
4 cups veggie broth or water
1 red pepper & 1 orange pepper, chopped
1 can black beans, rinsed
3 cups corn 
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 Lime
1 tbsp cumin
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
Salt/Pepper

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa in 4 cups of boiling water (or broth), covered, for about 20 minutes. Let cool.
2. Chop pepper, cilantro, jalapeno and add to corn and beans.
3. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, salt/pepper, cumin and red pepper flakes.
4. Add quinoa to bean and veggie mixture and top with dressing and salt/pepper. Serve at room temperature or cold.

FEARLESS & FABULOUS

I was inspired to host July's fitness challenge with the theme FEARLESS & FABULOUS.  Why? So many of us need to be surrounded by others who lift us up, give us the courage to do things we never imagined we could do and to be cheerleaders for each other.  We also need to be having a WHOLE LOTTA FUN!  This group idea was conjured up after me reading, for the second time, FEARLESS & FABULOUS by Cara Alwill Lebya.  BONUS:  You will be reading this along with us!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

*US & Canada only

Here is how is works:  

1.  Pick a program from the ones listed below.

2.  Fill out our RSVP form with your info and your program pick.

3.  Register with the registration link you receive back via email.

4.  Pick up your copy of FEARLESS & FABULOUS at your local bookstore, on Amazon.com, Amazon.ca or from your library.  (This is your responsibility)

We start July 4th!

PICK YOUR PROGRAM:

This group is 100% free to participate in and is hosted by myself and the wonderful coaches on my team.  All that is required is that you commit 100% to one of our recommended programs that we offer.  These are listed below.  These programs are world renowned, tried and tested (YES, by US & hundreds of thousands of others) and they are guaranteed to get you results if you stick to it (Or you can totally get your money back).  These program were created by an entire team of celebrity trainers & nutritionists to give you the BEST resources possible!  Since working with these programs, I have lost over 30 pounds and I would LOVE to recommend ones I have done myself.  I will be your coach and guide and teach you everything that I went through during these programs.

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR JULY: 

The 21 Day Fix (A Perfect Blend of Strength & Cardio)**

The 21 Day Fix Extreme (A More Intense Version of 21DF)*

22 Minute Hard Corps (Military Bootcamp Style Workouts)*

PiYo (Inspired by Pilates & Yoga)*

CIZE (Dance that ANYONE can do)**

Streaming Workout Mixer (No DVDs.  Streaming workouts just like Netflix)**

Insanity Max:30 (Shaun T body weight cardio)*

* = my personal recommendation 

* = programs that come with the Portion Fix Nutrition Plan

WHAT YOU GET IN YOUR PROGRAM PACKAGE

A full workout porgram hard copy on dvd

A calendar to tell you which workout to do daily

A nutrition guide to follow

(Some programs come with the Portion Fix: coloured containers to teach you portion control)

Recipes ideas to get you started

A month's supply of Shakeology (a $130 USD value)

One month's access to Beachbody On Demand (just like Netflix!!)

Registration into our EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE FEARLESS & FABULOUS group on Facebook.

Packages start as low as $140 USD

WHAT WE DO IN OUR EXCLUSIVE CHALLENGE GROUPS:

We dedicate one FULL week to prepping you for success.

100% PRIVATE group.

Daily check ins to keep you on track.

24/7 Support & Accountability

TONS of resources & tips.

PRIZES!!

A new community Of Friends.

RSVP NOW!!

Prep weeks starts July 4th and workouts begin on July 11th!

To claim your spot you must order your package via the registration link I will email you.

If you want this, ACT NOW because this is going to be our most popular group of the year!

While you are waiting for your registration link, as a thank you for stopping by, I would love give you a copy of my recipe book, Just Feed Me, that guaranteed, will

have you trying new things and excited about your food prep!!

GET IT HERE:  Wendy's JUST FEED ME Recipe Book

Asian Cucumber Salad

So I was challenged to try some things, AGAIN, that I just don't like, foodwise.  I give you the CUCUMBER.  I detest them.  Or at least did.  

The texture, the taste...ALL of it...truly vehement!! 

Funny thing is I ate pickles for as long as I remember but raw cucumbers..no bueno!!  So I got creative in my kitchen and this is what I came up with:

Asian Cucumber Salad.  It is DEElish!!!

Here is the recipe:

4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (I used baby cukes)

1/3 cup thinly sliced onion

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/2 tsp toasted sesame seed oil

dash red pepper flakes

fresh grind of pepper and salt

2 green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon honey

Add onions & cukes to bowl.  Stir together remaining ingredients and pour over veggies.  Eat right away or let marinate overnight. Seriously ADDICTIVE!!

Let me know if you give this quick recipe a try and how you like it.  I see lots and lots of bowls of this being made this summer!  

Is Hammer & Chisel all that? Find out my take on it...

It's like they KNEW what was going on inside my head.  Like they had it down pat EXACTLY what my easily distracted brain needed when it comes to fitness.  I am the first to admit I bore easily.  I like change and often.  I don't generally like repeating things over and over and over.  I.  Crave.  New and different.

When I heard about the release of this program, honestly I was skeptical.  It looked good on paper & during the promos.  It was hyped up pretty good and yes it was a new shiny thing for me to consider. **SQUIRREL**

So, once the sneak peek was released on Beachbody on Demand, again...I was not overly excited.  I took both of them for a test run and I actually disliked the workout Sagi brought to the table.  BUT...having said all that, I wanted to give this program a chance.  Release day came, I plopped down my credit card online and added that bad boy to my cart and clicked "Order Now".

Here.  We.  Go.

Enter Day 1.

I just came off 6 months of bulking up with no lean out and was ready to use this program as the thing to help me get started.  I had me some fluff going on and it was time to make fat die!

Enter Hammer & Chisel! This is an 8 week program that uses Stabilization, Strength and Power.  The workouts ranged from about 30-45 minutes, so there was really no excuse to come up with as to why they couldn't be done.  I did the entire program in my basement with a bench, dumbbells, a resistence band, a jump mat and about 8 feet of space.  At home fitness is no joke!  I have trained hard plenty in my past, both on my own and with a trainer and IMO this is right up there with that!  It impacted my body and my brain.  What's not to love?

The nutrition was SO easy with color coded portion control containers.  NO guess work or counting calories.  Hello, I love this!  I used Shakeology every freaking day and did not miss one.  I also used, from the Performance Line, the Recover (post-workout), Recharge (take it before bed), Hydration (intra-workout for optimal hydration) and Energize (MY FAVE and this is a pre workout to give me that extra boost to KILL these workouts!).
**You can order both Shakeology & the Performance line HERE .  

The first week I was sore AF.  Like wickedly.  But in a good way.  Why?  Because even though I workout, I was not working the muscles in the same way that I did in these workouts.  I was most definitely being challenged and I liked it.

There were a few nights that I felt like I was tapped out, like I just was dragging my butt, but they were very few and I attribute that a lot to lack of sleep.  TOTALLY my own doing and it reflects in the workouts the next day.  AYECARUMBA!

In a nutshell, I finished strong, I lost body fat and inches, gained some wicked improvements in balance, stability and strength and I have already started round 2 to do it all again!

I lost 5.6 lbs, 5.5 inches in the 8 weeks.  Not a crazy amount but definitely a visible difference!

I also put together a short video montage of the 8 weeks, which I hope you enjoy!

Have you tried anything new, fitness or food wise lately?  If not, are you considering it?

If you are looking for some help and accountability in your fitness, I am also taking new clients at this time and would be happy to discuss options with you!  Feel free to email me at subjecttofire@gmail.com

Who wants to join me in round 2?  :-)

How Do You Express Your Creativity?

Life...let's discuss.

We eat...we sleep...we work..we go full on, full tilt, shit hits the fan for pretty much every day of the week.  Most of us have lives that are pretty fast paced and we can get to the point where there doesn't seem to be any time at ALL during the day to squeeze in some time to just.  Be.  Creative.  

Now by creative, I do not mean whipping out the sliding compound miter saw and building a full picnic table and adirondack chair set (BUT you can if this is your thing...I did it once...hahaaa!!).  But whatever YOUR definition of creativity is...you need to be taking the time to actually DO it!

Going full on NOS speed gets shit done, but we all just need time to download.  Relax.  Appreciate the birds tweeting, being ok with kicking back with a book for 30 minutes and a good cup of coffee and coconut oil and JUST being present in that moment! 

For a good long time, I used to work on the road, traveling province wide for work.  I would be gone all week, come home on the weekends and spend 2 days playing catch up and then get up Monday morning to do it all again.  Lather.  Rinse.  Repeat.  But all that washing was making for a very dry, and unhealthy head.  Literally.  

With everything I was doing I somehow, slowly over time, managed to deplete my life of all the simple things that gave me pleasure.  The little things that SO were the therapy I needed to balance out all the other stuff.  It hit me like a ton of bricks one day.  

So I decided it was time to get some of the love back in my life.  I decided that I needed SOUL FOOD.  

All the little things that made me feel wonderful like reading, knitting, gardening, cooking a gourmet meal, mini road trips with the fam jam, creating something with glitter (yes, I am THAT person), spending time in a bookstore, visiting with my kids, sewing, Adult colouring (addicted, btw), searching out new and unique little stores, decorating my home and showing it some love...these all came back into my life and added the element that was missing for so long.  I lost ME....and I was getting Wendy BACK!!

My days now feel complete...like I am whole.  And this download time helps me better focus on the work I DO have on tap for the day when I jump back in. 

It's just like in running, using the run/walk method.  You run till you need that little break....you take the time to slow it down, focus on your breathing and recover.  Then you jump back in the race and you run STRONGER because of it.  A total freakin' epiphany!  :-)

THESE are some of the things that inspire me and ignite my creative side:

HOW can you NOT love everything about coloring Mandalas?  Ahh, BLISS!

Caffeine...life juice, nectar of the gods, therapy in a mug..you name it.  I enjoy the entire process of making AND drinking a cup of coffee.  Happy Place!

Keeping a journal is imperative.  I look at it as a daily reminder of that BHAG I have to write that book one day!

Books...make...me...happy!!

My man and I hit the road.  We love just seeing this beautiful country we live in!

I always dreamed that one day I would have a restaurant.  Maybe, just maybe....:-)

No.  Words.  Happy heart!  :-) :-) 

I would love to hear in comments what makes your soul happy?  Talk to me! 

S'mores Baked Oatmeal

S'mores Baked Oatmeal

OK this recipe is freaking awesome!  It has the perfect S'more-sy deliciousness without the guilt!  :-)  It is the perfect breakfast, especially this time of year when we need a reminder that summer is sort of far away!  Enjoy!

1/2 cup Rogers Porridge Oats
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar free Vanilla Jello pudding powder
1 Tablespoon of Graham cracker crumbs
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon Toasted Marshmallow Sugar free syrup
1 Tablespoon Dulce de Leche Sugar free syrup
1 Tablespoon chocolate chips
13 mini marshmallows

Stir together dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients, stir. Pour into dish sprayed with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and marshmallows. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. Let cool for 10 minutes. Dig in!!!

Kicked Up Zucchini Boats

I was wanting to whip up a boats recipe for 3 days and was trying to find one that I saw on someone's Facebook wall.  I had no luck and grew impatient, so I whipped my own concoction up. It.  Was.  WICKED!

If you are 21 Day Fixin' it, here is the breakdown for each 1/2 of the boat, based on the size zucchini I chose:
3 GREEN (salsa & zucchini) homemade salsa is all veggies, no sugar, FYI
1 BLUE (cheese)
1 RED (turkey filling)

So here is the down low on ingredients and prep.  First preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

You will need:  

Turkey taco filling (see below)
Shredded cheese of your choice
1 large zucchini
Wendy's Bitchin' Salsa (click link for recipe)

Filling:
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced

Put these in a fry pan over med high heat to start to sautee then about at the 1/2 way done point I just threw in these spices:
Chili powder
cumin
smoked paprika
coriander
oregano
Sea salt
fresh cracked pepper

I did not measure, but I will say about 1 teaspoon of each for estimation sake.

Finish frying til meat is fully cooked.  Remove from heat. 

Cut zucchini in 1/2 lengthwise and with a melon baller (a spoon will do too), scrape the soft inside seedy part out.  The nastiest part...haha!!  Spray a baking dish with olive oil.  Set the zucchini in pan skin side down, and give the 2 halves a light mist of olive oil.

Take about 1 1/2 cups of your turkey taco filling (yes there will be some left over...make a salad with it tomorrow!) and put in a bowl with 1 cup of Wendy's Bitchin' Salsa.  Mix together and divide mixture between the two zucchini halves.  

Cover with foil and bake in oven for 25 minutes.  Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese and return to oven, uncovered for the last 5 minutes.  Remove from oven and TOTALLY dig in and enjoy! 

Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Sounds lethal, doesn't it?  Au contraire. This was totally easy, and pretty darn healthy and on plan except for the carbs which I am not supposed to have for brekkie because I am carb backloading. But having said that it was Easter and I have been planning this one for several weeks. It was everything and MORE!  :-)

Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup low fat/skim milk (I used Almond Coconut milk)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (or dutch cocoa powder)
• 2 packets of stevia (I used Krisda Cafe Vanilla)
• 1/4 cup of egg whites
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 slices of your bread of choice (I used ancient grains)
• unsweetened coconut to crust french toast in after dipping in egg mixture

Peanut butter cheesecake filling mixture:

• 1TBSP PB2 (powdered peanut butter)
• 3 tablespoons 5% (or reduced fat) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Extra PB2 for drizzle

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the milk, cocoa powder and stevia.   Add in the egg whites and the vanilla, and continue to whisk until everything is combined. Set aside.
2. Combine all Peanut Butter Cheesecake ingredients together and mix until smooth. Divide the 'cheesecake' mixture between two pieces of bread, and spread them with the mixture. Top with remaining bread slices; dip each 'sandwich' into the chocolate egg wash; turn to evenly coat.  Then after that crust each soaked side of bread in the coconut.
3. Heat a nonstick pan/griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil (or whatever you choose to use here)
4. Fry on both sides until a darker brown and firm to the touch on the outside, and cooked through.
5. I drizzled mine with a little PB2 mixed with water, but you can add you favorite sauce or toppings.
6. Dig in and enjoy!!

Recipe adapted from Cafe Delites:  http://cafedelites.com/2015/03/27/peanut-butter-cheesecake-stuffed-chocolate-brownie-french-toasts/

"I am Breaking Up With Winter" GIVEAWAY!!

GIVEAWAY!!! Since spring has sprung (FINALLY!!) I wanted to celebrate and share some fitness and health love!

PLUS April is also my birthday month and I want to celebrate by giving a gift to YOU by sharing some of my favorite products with you.

There is no better motivation to get whipped into shape than warm breezes and hot summer nights being just around the corner. I love doing things like this and hopefully this will serve to inspire someone to make some fantastic life changes.

EVERYTHING you see is included in this amazing giveaway & just ONE follower will win it all. This basket is valued at over $110.00.
The winner will receive the following :
1. Leggings (one of my fave things ever!)
2. 2 Single serving packets Shakeology (Yes, I drink it every day)
3. Resistance Band
4. 2 Cookies 'N Creme Quest Bars (also, my fave!)
5. Weekly planner & pens
6. Shakeology shaker cup
7. The COMPLETE 21 Day Fix Extreme program including:
*all workouts/DVDs
*Portion Control Containers & Workout Schedule Guide
*Full Nutrition Guide/recipe book
*My coaching services for FREE!
MUST FOLLOW ALL THE RULES to win!! The Contest runs until April 5th at MIDNIGHT, the winner will be chosen at random & be announced on April 6th!
Contest is open to US & Canada ONLY. Must be 18 years of age or older!

To ENTER you MUST do ALL 4 of the following steps:

1. Be sure to follow me @subjecttofire on Instagram and LIKE my Facebook page www.facebook.com/SubjectToFire
2. REPOST/SHARE this pic with friends (make sure the post is public so I can see it).
3. Friend request me (I will be checking) if we are NOT already Facebook friends here: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.m.kennedy.7
4. Comment below, “I WANT to win” and then tag 3 friends.

GOOD LUCK everyone!!

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Coconut Protein Pancake

You might need a chair to sit down in before digging your fork into this bad boy.

LOOK.

AT.

IT!

OK, now wipe the drool off the screen and get just a few simple ingredients ready and whip one up!

This is what the recipe includes:

1 scoop of Trutein Peanut Butter Marshmallow protein powder (see pic below)
1 tablespoon of coconut flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened chipped coconut
enough water to make into pancake batter consistency

Mix all ingredients together til smooth, about 15 seconds should do it.

Add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to frying pan over med high heat and pour in batter.  Fry as you would with any other pancake.  Flip that sucker over and cook for just a bit longer.

Put on plate and top with your favorite nut butter (I used coconut peanut butter) & syrup, if desired (I used Walden Farms chocolate syrup. 

Take your first bite.  Moan with sheer delight.

You are welcome!!

My favorite protein powder EVER!  

Free Clean Eating & Fitness Group for November!

OK, so you know how easy it is to slide from Thanksgiving into Christmas into New Year's and before you know it, all those nibbles of pumpkin pie, extra dressing and cheesecake made their way onto your body parts.  Guess what...no one wants tight pants.  Ain't NOBODY got time for that!

Join me to kick off the month right and set yourself up with some healthy habits that are easy to maintain right though the holidays.

Be part of my FREE clean eating & fitness group.  I will keep you fired up, motivated and inspired to be the best YOU right through the holidays!   Get your friends and family involved too...invite them to take part by sharing this post or the group link with them.  We want to see you all there!.

Join here:  No Excuses November

We are going to have a BLAST! 

"WTH Did She Do Last Week" Sunday Oct 26th, 2014

OK, let's just lay it out here....moving sucks.  Ass.  I have been a bit preoccupied with the cardboard and the ripping and tearing of my basement, but with the aid of my BFF, Juan Valdez, we are getting through it and making poop happen, DESPITE it all!  It takes a special kind of crazy (I know that) to get through this.

So this week I am back on track with the posts and making a bit of a tweak to include some other facets of my journey like fitness and Personal Development and maybe even throwing in some of my fave things to perhaps inspire you to try something new.

Since I am all about the food, lets get this party started with what I ate.  And of course my bevvies of choice.

Throw in my Shakeo and the day is complete!

Let's talk about the food, shall we?  Mmm, Hugh Jass salads and Pumpkin pancakes and bacon, oh my!  Eating for this competition has been nothing less than enjoyable so far.  I know it will change but I will take my nut butters while I can.

Now about those workouts.  This week I felt really strong.  I felt muscles and saw muscles I have never seen before.  I also weighed in 3 lbs less this week, which is rather mind blowing.  Since I started, my goal was to get my body leaner.  I am sitting at around 13 lbs less that when I started working with my coach.  This has been a slow and steady journey but I have loved every single minute.  Patience is a virtue I am learning well!

Heading to other news, to keep myself on track, focused and fired up I do daily personal development.  It not only fuels my drive but it helps me be a much better leader to my team.  It keeps me inspired! 

This week I have a been a podcasting, book reading, webinaring freak.  Chalene Johnson's Build Your Tribe is on the top of this list! She is SUCH a blast and is one of my mentors.  If you haven't looked her up, DO IT now!  :-)  Throw in my book, "Influencer" and I have a well rounded mental feast.

So as I head to the kitchen to make my afternoon coffee & coconut oil, I am once again feeling fired up to kick ass and take names this coming week.  Maybe it's the caffeine....or maybe life is JUST that great!