7 LAYER DIP

This is amazing!!! lighter version of the popular seven-layer dip, that is heavy on fresh veggies, and uses nonfat refried beans and low-fat yogurt instead of sour cream. 

Total Time: 25 min.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 15 min.
Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients:

2 medium ripe avocados
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 dash sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 dash ground black pepper
8 oz low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tsp. all-natural taco seasoning, no salt added
1 (15-oz) can nonfat refried beans, warm
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, ends trimmed, sliced thin
2 Tbsp. shredded cheddar (or pepper jack) cheese (½ oz)

Preparation:
1. Mash avocados in a medium bowl.
2. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper; mix well. Set aside.
3. Combine yogurt and taco seasoning in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Top serving platter with beans, avocado mixture, yogurt mixture, tomatoes, peppers, green onions, and cheese.
5. Serve with baked tortilla chips, carrot stick and cucumber slices. delicious. 

Every Day Salad

Every day salad

Every Day Salad

Looking for a great way to incorporate a salad into your “Every Day” without feeling like you’re eating the same thing over and over? Don’t get stuck in SALAD RUT! I’ve got some great tips and I promise it will be filling AND clean!
TIPS:
* Lunchtime is a great time to eat an Every Day salad. You can adjust it so it’s not the same daily! 
* Some items you buy for an Every Day salad can last days or weeks…which makes it a great consistent meal you can have daily, but change up the taste!
* Whether you work in an office or work at home you keep the “materials” you need in one spot! You can use Sunday as a “prep” day to get things ready for your salad. Grocery shop, hard-boil eggs, bake or cook chicken, wash and cut up veggies, separate foods into containers and portion out sizes!
* Summer/Farmer’s Market-time is an AWESOME time to make salads for lunch, but really it can be done ALL YEAR LONG!
* Some Salad basics? Some good greens (romaine or leaf are good options NOT head lettuce), cucumbers or zucchini and tomato are great starters to build off of, but really, ANYTHING GOES!
Here are some ideas for salad fillers. There are SO many more ideas here, but I wanted to give you some ideas of how to build a great salad that can be changed up daily:

VEGGIES: Beets, kale, carrots, mushrooms, hot peppers, green onions, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli, corn

PROTEIN: Tuna, chicken, eggs, ground turkey, turkey bacon, steak, shrimp, salmon, quinoa, marinated tofu 

DAIRY: Feta, fresh mozzarella, cut up string cheese, cheddar cheese, gorgonzola cheese, cottage cheese
BEANS: Garbanzo beans, black beans, kidney beans
HEALTHY FATS: Sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, olives, avocado, almonds, cashew
FRUIT: Mango, strawberries, blueberries

*You will want to use a “clean” dressing on this. I personally prefer lemon or red wine vinegar alone and sometimes add a touch of mustard, some people like hot sauce, but I know that can be hard for some people to stomach, so here is a great simple dressing recipe:

Red Wine Vinaigrette 
½ Cup Red Wine Vinegar
¼ Cup Olive Oil
1 Clove Garlic
Sea Salt/Pepper

EATING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET

Wouldn't it be nice if food grew on trees and we didn't have to pay for it? just grab and go.

Well, since that is not possible, I want to share with you some tips and my favorite fit budget friendly picks.  

• Lean ground chicken, turkey, beef
• Canned tuna
• Eggs
• Cottage cheese
• Potatoes 
• Brown rice
• Oats
• Romaine lettuce
• Cucumbers,
• Zuchinni
• Broccoli
• Bananas 
• Frozen fruts and vegetables
• Beans, lentils
• Peanuts
• Peanut butter (you can even make your own at home with roasted peanuts, put in blender and patiently wait for it to turn creamy.  no need to add any liquid, they will release their own fat and create that creamy texture)
• Whole grain breads and pastas

That's pretty much what I eat on a regular basis and I recommend you stick with these as well, of course there is room for variety but make this list your staple every time you go food shopping. 

Plan your meals, repeating some of the same during the day will help you save prepping time and also allows you to buy in bulk, saving some money of course. 

Stay away from bars, frozen prepackaged meals, you end up paying more because you are paying for the processing and packaging. 

When it comes to fresh produce, buy in season, they'll be more nutritious, fresh, and of course cheaper.

Take advantage of sales, store brands and coupons.  

Of course you could be eating salmon, almonds, quest bars, and fancy steak but the reality is we want to keep ourselves healthy and fit and save our pennies to enjoy a happy life! 

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BEACHBODY SUMMER SALE

Hi everyone! I wanted to give you the inside scoop on the Beachbody SUMMER SALE  available today until June 17th.  There are a lot of programs, gear and workout clothes going on sale this afternoon at 3pm ET.  

This image shows you a visual of what is going on, if you are interested in any of them do not hesitate to order right away because these stuff will fly off the warehouse… specially the less mill programs… just get them!!! and how about rewarding your hard work so far and getting some extra motivation with some new workout outfits… 

Use this link to order------>

Click on this link for info and to order

Feel free to ask me any questions…. contact me via email at 618fitness@gmail.com or Facebook or call me 201-618-7652. I’ll be available the rest of the day.  We also have great deals on challenge packs like 21 day fix, 21 day fix extreme, piyo, and free club membership trial for 30 days.  there is no reason why you shouldn’t be pushing play these days.  there is so much available and there is something for everyone.  Plus of course, the one and only Shakeology… seriously, most important, healthiest meal of the day… make sure you are drinking your one shake daily… your nutrition matters.  

As always, let me know if there is anything i can help you with… and don’t forget to check coachpaulachavez.com for lots and lots of healthy fit friendly recipes.

https://www.TeamBeachbody.com/Shop/summer-sale?referringRepId=481512

• 10 Minute Trainer 43% off
• Brazil Butt Lift + the Green Band 16% off
• Hip Hop Abs & Dance Party Series DVD 68% off
• Hip Hop Abs Dance Party Series DVD and weighted gloves 57%
• Insanity Deluxe Workouts 49% off
• Insanity The Asylum Volume 1+ Equipment Buddy Kit 53% off
• Les Miss Combat + Combat Gloves (Medium and Large Only) 55% off
• Les Mills Combat Gloves (Medium and Large only) 84% off
• Les Mills Pump 32% off
• Les Mills Pump with no weights or barbells 
• Les Mills Pump Deluxe DVDs 66% off
• P90X Free P90X Plus 53%
• P90X Plus 62% off
• P90X2 and Stability Ball 53% off
• Slim in 6 29% off
• Tai Cheng 43% off

• Squishy Ball 59% off
• Stability Ball +Medicine Ball combo 62% off
• Team Beachbody Apparel Up to 65% off
• Rumbleroller is 16% off
• Ankle Weights 45% off
• The Black Resistance band with the over the door attachment 56% off
• Jump Mat 44% off

Everything on this list is great!!!!  Think about expanding your library of workouts for the future to keep things exciting, gifts for FATHERS DAY, irthday presents or Christmas presents! Especially the Beachbody Apparel is great for the person who loves the workouts or is a coach!

You can't go wrong!  But honestly it does sell out fast!

To see everything on sale you can use my link:  

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If you have a team beachbody coach please contact your coach! If you do not have a coach then I am happy to assist you, guide you and help you reach your health and fitness goals!

It's time to get those transformation going like a boss!!!   If you want something more customized don't hesitate to message me and I would be happy to help you find the right fit for you!

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There are tons of Wufoo features to help make your forms awesome.

BEEF STEW LOW CARB, FIT FRIENDLY {21 day fix}

I am so addicted to this stew!!! it is so good and easy to make. It's made with butternut squash, instead of potatoes so it is low carb... perfection! specially for those night where you feel like having some comfort food.  anyway, you have to give it a try... let me know your thoughts. 

 INGREDIENTS

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1.5 lbs lean, boneless, stew meat - cut into 2 inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red (or other colored) bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup low-sodium organic beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
• 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped (optional for garnish) or a tablespoon of dry parsley if you don't happen to have fresh one handy.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat.

Add beef; cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, or until beef is brown.

Add onion and peppers; cook stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.

Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. 

Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered for 40 minutes.

Add squash; cook stirring occasionally, for 8-12 minutes or until sauce has thickened and beef is fork tender.

Remove bay leaf; serve topped with parsley.

Serve 1 and 1/2 green container but count as 1 red and 1 green.  yields 4 servings. it's delicious.  serve with a green of broccoli or other vegetables for a perfect dinner and save for leftovers for lunch the next day! 

Enjoy!

Cottage Cheese with Berries and seeds

This is one of my favorite snacks lately.  so good!! The seeds add just the perfect crunch that I love. Yummy.

And goes perfect with any berries by the way. 

It's filling, tastes delicious, super easy to take with you on the go!! 

3/4 cups of cottage cheese (1 red)

1 cup sliced strawberries (1 purple)

2 Tbsp of roasted unsalted sunflower seeds (1 orange) 

Sprinkle Cinnamon on top 

Do me a favor....subscribe, share the link.... Let's share this with other people who may be grabbing a candy bar instead of a healthy snack just because they don't know this delicious snack exists. 

PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED.....21 DAY FIX COOKBOOK

Prayers have been answered!! This is amazing!!! great news for everyone!! New Recipe book from the super awesome Autumn Calabrese! She created the mega-popular 21 Day Fix® and 21 Day Fix EXTREME®. Now trainer extraordinairre, Autumn Calabrese, is back with the long-awaited arrival of her new cookbook, Fixate. 

The demand for the book has been off the charts. "People have been asking about it for so long," she says. It will become available after July 14th. join the mailing list to be notified of price, availability and further details.... this is going to be great..  http://goo.gl/forms/pHYaStiJWa

Fixate will teach you how to make healthy, delicious meals that fit into your busy lifestyle. And every recipe includes container equivalents to use with 21 Day Fix, as well as nutritional information you can use with any Beachbody® fitness program. So what inspired Autumn to assemble this culinary masterpiece?

Autumn reached into her family history for inspiration. "My family was in the restaurant business, so I basically grew up in the kitchen," she explains. "I was able to take my family's recipes and make them healthier."

"We took our time, tested the recipes and I love every single one of them," she says with pride. "It's not fancy cooking; there's a variety of everyday go-to recipes and special recipes for special occasions."

101 recipes!! Wow!!! that is going to be so great and a great addition to every kitchen! I am really excited to share this new project with my peeps. Some were creations of a chef very close to Autumn's heart: her brother. 

Each of the recipes comes complete with detailed instructions, mouthwatering photos, nutritional information and container equivalents. What's more, Autumn has added icons to each recipe that will let readers know if they are paleo, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian.

"This book is for everybody," says Autumn. "You don't have to be graduates of 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix EXTREME®. You also don't have to be a chef or great in the kitchen. It's for anyone who wants to make healthier versions of the foods they love."

And in addition to all the amazing recipes, Autumn has also included a detailed checklist for her absolute must-have kitchen and pantry staples, as well as the basic utensils and tools that every cook needs.

You'll find a section for every possible meal you can imagine: simple breakfasts

• on-the-go lunches
• sit down dinners
• soups
• salads
• healthy snacks like kale chips and protein bars.

Autumn insisted that all the "on-the-go" lunch recipes be easy and fast for working moms. "I based all of the lunches off leftovers from dinner and even breakfast," she reveals. "I turned them into delicious, easy-to-make lunch recipes." Autumn adds, "I also included a few of my favorite Shakeology recipes—even some Fix-approved skinny cocktails."

And then there's the desserts. "I have a big sweet tooth so I was really pleased with them," she says. "I especially love the brownies (made with chick peas), peanut butter cookies and cake recipes, and the desserts are all gluten-free so absolutely everyone can enjoy them."

Here's some more tasty news, we have her programs with Shakeology at a reduced price, throughout the month of June!!!  I am hosting a Challenge group starting June 15th and i think you don't want to miss this opportunity to get fit and leaner this Summer! If you would like to join please click on this link to join the Challenge Group! 

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• 21 Day Fix and Shakeology Challenge Pack (English or Spanish): only $140
• 21 Day Fix® EXTREME and Shakeology Challenge Packs (English or Spanish): only $140
• 21 Day Fix and Shakeology Kickstart Challenge Packs: only $180
• 21 Day Fix EXTREME and Shakeology Kickstart Challenge Packs: only $180

Join my next Challenge group..... Jessie got in the best shape of her life.....and you can do it too!!!   http://tinyurl.com/618fitnesschallenge