Garlic Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

So, I found this yummy little recipe recently for cauliflower mashed potatoes and the whole family approved! I switched it up a bit for a healthier version. I can't tell you how exci

ted I am to have found a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes!

Let me know how you like them!! <3


CAULIFLOWER MASHED "POTATOES" RECIPE
Servings: 4 Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes"
INGREDIENTS:
1 head of cauliflower
3 tablespoons  almond milk
1 tablespoon organic butter
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
freshly ground black pepper
snipped chives

DIRECTIONS:
1. Separate the cauliflower into florets and chop the core finely.

2. Bring about 1 cup of water to a simmer in a pot, then add the cauliflower. Cover and turn the heat to medium. Cook the cauliflower for 12-15 minutes or until very tender.

3. Drain and discard all of the water (the drier the cauliflower is, the better) and add the milk, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper and mash with a masher until it looks like "mashed potatoes." Top with chives.

** Use more or less of the almond milk and Greek yogurt depending on the consistency you like**

**Excuse the fine China in my picture lol**

21 Day Fix and T25 - Week One Results

::Week One Results::

BYE BYE Thanksgiving Day Bloat!!!

In the past week I have lost 4.6 pounds! Haven't checked my measurements yet! But HOLY MOLY 4.6 P:O:U:N:D:S!!!

These are just my results on week one! Can't wait to see my progress at the end of 21 Days! Not to mention, I have only been doing the modified workouts since I hurt my ankle!! No Excuses! Yes, I hurt my ankle... I was doing the jumping jacks for T25. I came down wrong and heard a pop. Ouch! I am so committed though and not letting that stop me!

I am not going to sugar coat it & pretend it has been easy! There were times especially on our "date night" that I wanted to cave and eat everything in sight. But I did not give in to temptation and I am so proud of myself!

BUT ~~~> You know what they say..... if you want different results then you're seeing right now, you have to be willing to DO something different.

One other thing that I have been having an issue with is headaches... I have had way more than normal this week and I am trying to figure out why. Hopefully they subside!!

I am so excited with my progress week one & would love to share my excitement with you!! Email me at courtneycanady1@gmail.com and we can talk!!

Wish me luck on Week 2!

Peanut Buttercup Cheesecake Shakeology

I found this recipe a couple of weeks ago and tried it for the first time last week. Oh. My. Gosh. This is my go to chocolate Shakeology recipe now!! I literally have it every day! I don't know how something so good for me can taste like this!!!

• 1 scoop (or single-serving packet) of Chocolate Shakeology
• 1/4 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup nonfat milk (or almond or rice milk)
• 1 cup ice (use more or less depending on how thick you like it)

        
        Blend!!!

21 Day Fix Meal Plan

I am super excited that my Fall Into Fitness Group is starting tomorrow! I have challengers that will be completing their 2nd round of 21 Day Fix, some new challengers that will be completing their 1st round of 21 Day Fix, and a couple of people starting Shaun T's Focus T25. I personally will be starting T25 and will incorporate the 21 Day Fix meal plan into it.

What is 21 Day Fix?
The 21 Day Fix program takes the guesswork out of weight loss.  It's a unique portion-control system combined with easy-to-follow workouts that fit into anyone's busy schedule.  The trainer, Autumn Calabrese. shares her passion for food and fitness as she shows you how to make simple choices that add up to life-changing results. This fitness AND nutrition program can help you lose up to 15 pounds in 21 days.  Each workout is approximately 30 minutes a day, 7 days a week.  There are modifications within the workouts so even a beginner can do this!  The unique nutrition plan uses specifically portioned food storage containers that eliminate the guesswork from portion control.  There is no weighing, measuring, or counting calories, carbs, or points.  If it fits in the container, you can eat it!

How to get started....
To begin the program, you first have to figure out the calorie range that you fall in to.  This number is based on your weight.  For me, I fall in to the 1,200-1,499 calorie range.  That means I get to eat 3 Green, 2 Purple, 4 Red, 2 Yellow, 1 Blue, and 1 Orange container per day.  I also get 2 teaspoons of oils/nut butters.  Although the containers seem small when at first glance, you'd be surprised at how much you can stuff in there! 

Once you figure out your containers, you can start planning out your meal plan. You are provided with a detailed nutrition guide that breaks down foods that you can eat according to the colored containers. There is a variety of options to choose from so the possibilities are endless as to what you can cook!

I tend to be a creature of habit so most of my meals during the day are the same. Dinners change more frequently but I cook according to what the whole family can eat to make things easier! So here it is... Check out my meal plan for the week!