Thankfully for your sanity and beauty rest, the days of needing to head to the stores at 5 a.m. benefit from any post-Thanksgiving deals are dwindling. Read: You can score some amazing deals without ever having to get up from the couch. Which is why I am SO EXCITED to be offering my own Cyber Monday offer. From Monday, 11/2816 - Wednesday, 11/30/16, not only is the Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack $75 off, but I'll also gift you a free 3-Day Refresh ($70 value) when you get started with a Challenge Pack. The 3-Day Refresh is a gentle cleanse that is comprised of superfood shakes, fruits, veggies and a small dinner. I know what you are probably thinking...not another juice cleanse. I can pr

According to the American Heart Association, most of us consume too much sodium, and for good reason: Salt enhances the flavor of ingredients. Great news for French fries, but not so great news for our health. But, did you know that spices can enhance the flavor of your food just as effectively as salt? Spices also perfume your recipes, which could impact your waistline, too. According to research published in the journal Flavour, we unconsciously take smaller bites and eat up to 10 percent less when a meal has a strong aroma. It also doesn’t take an advanced degree to work out that the more flavorsome your food, the more satisfying your meal. Best for Seasoning: Black Pepper Healthy benefit

This twist on mashed potatoes is made with a non-starchy veggie, no cream and butter—and yet, it’s every bit as yummy as your traditional mashed potatoes. 21 Day Fix-creator Autumn Calabrese and her brother, chef Bobby Calabrese have put together an incredible menu of Fix-approved Thanksgiving recipes for their new cooking show FIXATE that are healthy versions of your favorites. Total Time: 50 min. Prep Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 45 min. Yield: 8 servings, ¼ cup each 21 Day Fix portions: 1 Green ½ tsp. Ingredients: 1 (2-lb.) cauliflower, cut into small florets, discard stem 4 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. granulated garlic (optional) 2 Tbsp. low-sodium organic vegetable brot

I know it’s not easy staying on track with your weight loss goals and fitness goals over the holiday season. There's no escaping the parties, Aunt Cindy's delicious casserole or some yummy drinks. I'm the last person to say you should deprive yourself during the holiday season is no exception. BUT I do think you should go in with a plan! I want to help you find moderation and balance over the holidays using my Healthy Holiday Survival Guide. Inside the Healthy Holiday Survival Guide you’ll find: - Daily motivation & Accountability - Holiday party tips - Holiday food nutrition information - Weekly grocery lists - 100+ healthy recipes In addition, you'll get: - Initial Coaching Call with

As you get ready to enjoy a festive, joyful Thanksgiving with family and friends this year, here are some of my favorite healthy holiday recipes to test out. Greek Spinach Pie Here is a recipe is that it’s a lot less complicated than traditional Greek spinach pie. Some spanakopita recipes require shaping small, individual triangles. This recipe makes one big pie, which you can slice into individual portions right before serving. And when you bring the whole pie to table… it’s a showstopper! Get the recipe. Maple & Turkey Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts Brussels sprouts lovers will be gaga for them, and even people who are squeamish about the tiny cabbages will want to devour them when they’re

What I like about this recipe is that it’s a lot less complicated than traditional Greek spinach pie. Some spanakopita recipes require shaping small, individual triangles. This recipe makes one big pie, which you can slice into individual portions right before serving. And when you bring the whole pie to table… it’s a showstopper! There are couple of tricks to using phyllo dough. You’ll need to let frozen dough thaw before using it, so move the package to the fridge the night before (or leave it on your counter while you prepare the rest of your meal). Phyllo tends to dry out quickly; while you work, spread a clean, slightly damp dish towel over the unused stack of dough to keep it moist and

Be still my heart, 21 Day Fix approved Mac & Cheese! This three cheese macaroni casserole recipe takes this dish to the next level. A hearty amount of ricotta cheese provides most of the creaminess in the dish. And, because part-skim ricotta is low in fat and packed with protein, it contributes a lot to the 18 grams of protein per serving, without cranking up the fat and calories. The mozzarella melts beautifully in the oven, adding creaminess and those long strands of melty cheese that stretch as you lift each each bite to your mouth. Yum. And finally, the Parmesan cheese gives the dish a bit of sophisticated je ne sais quoi. In order to make this macaroni casserole more wholesome, there’s

If you are tasked with bringing an appetizer to your holiday dinner or cocktail party, look no further. These Maple and Turkey Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts are savory little bites that will disappear fast. Brussels sprouts lovers will be gaga for them, and even people who are squeamish about the tiny cabbages will want to devour them when they’re hugged by a slice of turkey bacon that’s been painted with a maple and balsamic glaze. Total Time: 50 min. Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 35 min. Yield: 6 servings, 4 Brussels sprouts each 21 Day Fix portions: 1 Green, ½ Red Ingredients: Aluminum foil 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 24 medium Brussels sprouts 12 slices

INSANITY: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So I must have been insane to start this 8 week program knowing that I was moving across the country and had multiple trips planned. But Insanity Max30 made the most sense to do given there is no equipment required and it's only half an hour a day. Instead of using that as my excuse, I used it as my reason. My reason to have a schedule to follow when I'm "too busy" to exercise. My reason to drink a shake daily so it was one less meal to prep. And 9 weeks later, here I am. I missed one week due to travel. I wasn't perfect with the moves. I had cocktails and treat meals and skipped a few workouts. But overall,

“Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Those words of wisdom from old Benny (Franklin, that is) make a lot of sense. Morning people pride themselves on being more productive, more successful, and more energized — and they sure act like they’ve got their stuff together (at least to us night owls). I hear once you get into the healthy routine of waking up early in the morning to exercise, you come to appreciate the quiet stillness of the early morning, and a warm cup of coffee. 1. 1. You may end up being more productive There’s something to be said about checking the exercise box off on your to-do list first thing in the morning. Being up and exercising befo

It's that time of year when extra calories lurk around every corner... baked goods at the office, eggnog at your neighbor's, jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah or chocolates in your stocking. All these extra goodies add up, and if you're like most Americans, you'll put on a pound or two by New Year's Day. According to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during the winter holidays. The pounds add up year after year, making holiday weight gain an important factor in adult obesity. “Weight gain over the holidays is a large part of the typical weight gain that adults have over the years,” says Dr. Jack Yanovski, head of the Unit on Growth an

Core De Force is officially here! I am so excited for you to join me in your own Core De Force Total Body Transformation. If you are not familiar with the program or you are wondering what the buzz is all about let me fill you in... Core De Force is a 30 day total body transformation program that requires ZERO equipment and no baseline of fitness. Each MMA inspired workout is 25-45 minutes in length. The program was created by former Les Mills Instructors, Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews. This is a really high energy kick butt workout, and I had the chance to test it out LIVE last week in California during a Beachbody Leadership Retreat (that's me in the front row in the pink!). Here’s