CIZE Review and Meal Plan Review

Cize...the End of Exercise!  I've got to be 100% honest with you!  When I first heard about Cize, I rolled my eyes and thought it was ridiculous that they were coming out with a dance program!  WHY??  Well, because I've been a self-proclaimed "I CAN'T DANCE" girl!  I didn't grow up dancing, I've always been super self conscious about dancing and the way my body moves (or doesn't).  Like, SUPER self-conscious.  In fact, honestly one of my biggest fears if having to dance in front of people!

So...to say the least I was NOT excited for this program!

I had the opportunity to try it out once a few months before it was released, and even through feeling so embarrassed, I actually had a good time and started to change my mind about the program!

Fast forward a couple months and one dance routine was released on Beachbody On Demand.  So...I tried it out.  Again, feeling like a complete idiot (but at least I felt that way in my own home!), I did it anyways and my mind was now open to this new program!  

WHAT DO I LIKE ABOUT CIZE?

• Fun
• Easy to follow
• Easy to Learn
• Anyone can do this
• Step by Step instructions

Well, now that I have done Cize for about 2 weeks.  I will say with complete, 100% honesty, I LOVE Cize!  I won't say I'm any expert (at all), and I "think" that I look a ton better than I actually do while I'm dancing!  But, it is SO much fun and I am actually getting better at dancing!!

Shaun T does an AWESOME job at setting it up for you.  If you would have told me I would be doing these entire choreographed dance routines I would have laughed in your face.  What happens is that Shaun T will break down every single move of the routine.  He does it in a way that even beginners (like me) can understand and make your body move that way!  Literally, step by step.  He'll first do it in slow time, then when you're used to that move, he picks it up in full tempo but you are constantly starting over from the beginning and going back thru the routine.  So once you've hit every move in the routine, you've gotten very comfortable with the moves and fell SUCCESSFUL when dancing!!  

When Shaun T says ANYONE can dance...he means it!

This isn't pretty, but I'm learning!  :)

DO YOU GET A GOOD WORKOUT?

My heart rate monitor is out of batteries and I haven't gotten it fixed so I don't know the exact calories I burned.  But I will tell you I am out of breath and sweating every time I do this!  So the answer is YES, you do get a good workout!!

HOW LONG ARE THE WORKOUTS?

The dance routines range from 35 minutes to 45 minutes!  But it goes super fact because you're having such a great time!  There are 6 different increasingly difficult routines!

Shaun T takes you through the moves step by step...easy to learn!

WHO IS CIZE FOR?

Honestly...this program is for ANYONE!  Beginner to advanced dancers and any and everything in between!  You'll get a great workout, learn some new moves and have a blast while doing it!

CIZE MEAL PLAN

The Cize meal plan really follows the guidelines of the 21 Day Fix containers, which I think is a really brilliant meal plan!  It will help you with your portions and amounts you need for the day to give you the best success in your nutrition/fitness program.  Plus when you pair it with Shakeology, it's just one more successfully packed program all around!  If you need ideas for the meal plan, check out my 21 Day Fix Meal Plan guides!!

Are you ready to CIZE IT UP?  If you are...I'd love to get you plugged into an accountability group too to give you the extra support and accountability that you need to reach your health and fitness goals.  If you are not already working with a coach and would like to be a part of this group, please fill out the application below!  

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21 Days of Back to School Basics - Back into the Routine!

School's almost here!!  Can you believe it??  Summer went way too quickly!!

Well, with summer ending soon (maybe sooner for some than others), it's always a great time to get back into "The Routine"...  Your routine may look different than others, but nonetheless I think ALL moms can relate to getting back into A ROUTINE of some sort!  For me, by the time summer ends, my brain is SO ready for more of a routine than what we keep in summer!

What does ROUTINE look like for you?  What do you WANT it to look like?

I want to INVITE you to be a part of my upcoming 21 Day Back to School Basics Challenge Group!

This will be an Exclusive 21 Day Fix "Back to School Basics"  will be starting on August 17th.  New School Year... New Routine - This is meant to help you - not make you overwhelmed!   I will walk you through the 21 Day Fix program and meal plan.  

You'll learn how to eat healthy despite your crazy busy schedule.  Remember...the crazy and busyness never ends!  

This is not a group of rigidity and finger pointing if you miss a workout or eat an "unhealthy" meal (it's OK, we are human).  It's a place for you to LEARN how to eat healthy and take care of YOU during your most busy season of life!

Get Back to the Basics and find your Routine

In this group we're going to be addressing the basics of:

•  Clean eating
•  Making time for yourself (take care of YOU so you can take care of your family)
•  Getting your kids out to school with healthy lunches and snacks
•  Quick and Easy Healthy Dinners (crockpot meals too)

 ~~  Will you join me?  ~~

-- Back to School Basics Group Requirements --

•  Bring a great attitude to the group
•  Allow yourself to learn thru mistakes, you're human!
•  Have FUN
•  I must be your Beachbody Coach
•  You'll need to purchase the 21 Day Fix (or Extreme) Challenge Pack (thru me as your coach)

This combo pack includes the 21 Day Fix AND the 30 day supply of Shakeology 

(this is 30 meals of a super nutrient dense meal replacement, with over 70 Super Foods, vitamins and nutrients).

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Awesome news...this 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack is ON SALE right now until August 10th!!  If you're ready to make a change and start a new routine this school year, please fill out the application below

***Bonus - Refer a friend who purchases a Challenge Pack 

and you'll receive a $15 Gift Card!!***

        

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Skinny Nana Cookies

So I'm always in the search for a healthy treat to share with my family!  I really try and limit the amounts of sugar they get in their diet.  It's hard to do that because now that they are getting older I don't have all the control...there's sweets everywhere, at school, church, friends houses, parties...the sugar doesn't end!  So...this will be the true test, my children!!!

So this recipe is SUPER easy and has only 3 ingredients!  I found it off Pinterest and thought I'd give it a shot!  I love that there was NO extra and added sugar!

Skinny Nana Cookies

Ok, ya ready?



2 medium ripe bananas
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
(you could even add some extras, cinnamon or chopped walnuts)

Mash the bananas
Mix bananas and oats together
Gently fold in dark chocolate chips
Spoon out the batter onto a cookie sheet
Bake 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Recipe from Six Sisters Stuff

Summertime BBQ Recipe - Pineapple Chicken Skewers

I love to grill but I'll be honest, I get pretty boring when it comes to grilling sometimes.  It always is a go-to delicious meal, but I tend to cook up the same things!  Well...tonight we're having Pineapple Chicken Skewers!  I'm super excited and wanted to share the recipe with ya'll!

If you haven't yet got the 21 Day Fix Cookbook, FIXATE (click here to order your copy)...you're going to want to check it out and get it for yourself!  It's amazing and I can't wait to dig in deeper to this cookbook!!

Perfect Summertime Grilling!

Recipe: Serves 4 (2 skewers each) 
Prep time: 20 min. Cooking time: 10 min.

Pineapple Chicken Skewers - 21 Day Fix

• 8  - Bamboo skewers
• 1 lb - raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 16 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup - reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce, gluten free
• 2 tsp. - sesame oil
• 2 tsp - grated fresh ginger
• 1 (8 oz.) can  - Pineapple chunks in juice, drained
• 1 - medium red bell pepper, cut into 16 1-inch chunks
• 1/2  - large red onion cut into 16 1-inch chunks 

Directions

1. Soak babboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
2. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag (or container); add soy sauce, oil, and ginger; seal bag and shake gently to mix.  Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.
3. Preheat grill on medium heat.
4. Place a piece of chicken, pineapple chunk, bell pepper, and onion onto a skewer.  Repeat, so the skewer has 2 pieces of each ingredient.  Repeat with seven remaining skewers.  Discard marinade that contained chicken.
5. Grill skewers on covered grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
6. Serve immediately.

Balanced 21 Day Fix Approved Meal

21 Day Fix container equivalents (per serving) 

1/2 Green

1/2 Purple

1 Red

Recipe from Fixate Cookbook

Would you like MORE recipes like this?  Get your copy of the FIXATE Cookbook HERE!!

OR...if you'd like to learn more about the 21 Day Fix and being a part of a 21 Day Fix Support/Accountability group and if you don't already have a coach, please click HERE for more information and to apply for a 21 Day Fix Group!

Pineapple Chicken Skewers - 21 Day Fix Recipe