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Supplements and Skin Care

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Hi Friends!
Can you believe it is August? I know, me either but your girl is ready for Fall. I am an Autumn girl through and through so give me all the PSL and crips air walks. But with Fall comes Winter and with that comes dry skin and lots of fun holiday treats so I wanted to share my favorite products that I have been using for the last year to help keep my skin and gut healthy.

Let’s talk skin care!
You have heard me talk about this line of skin care products last winter when my skin was in immediate need to some TLC. The brand is called Clearstem and I have shared their products before on my blog, you can check that post out here. I want to take you through my whole skin care routine but first let me tell you why I love these products and this company.

I found Clearstem on a Dear Media podcast about a year and half ago. What intrigued me was that their products were both Anti-Aging and Anti-Acne and had zero hormones disruptors or toxins. And if you use that app that you scan products and it tells you all the things that can cause these things to screw ya up, I scanned all of my products and all are in the green at 93 or above, wild right. Anyways– The founders are two women who have a passion for holistic health and created this brand out of their love for whole body wellness. They have a great story if you ever want to read more about them.

Now let’s get to the good stuff.
I have a built out morning and night skin care routine using all of my ClearStem products. Let’s start with my morning routine.
Cleanser: Gentle Clean is what I use to wash my face in the morning. It smells fantastic, like a fresh orange and it hydrates.
Serums: I use Bounce Back and Cellrenew. Bounceback is basically botox in a bottle. I just started using this because I refuse to get botox because of the cost haha but this concentrated stem cell formula has been proven to reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles as well as reverse scarring. Which I need because I have anxiety and I was a picker in my early age. Cellrenew helps balance oil production & regulate hormonal acne, plus it is perfect for all skin types.
Creams: For my eyes I use Bright Eyes Gel. It brightens and firms the skin around the eyes and you can even use it as an overnight lip treatment. Boom! For my face lotion I use HydraGlow which is super light weight and lays perfectly under my makeup!
Sunscreen: YOU BETTER BE PUTTING THIS ON haha– I never put sunscreen on as a teen and into my college years my skin took a toll. When I turned 30 and moved to a dry state I knew I needed to really focus on skin care and adding sunscreen was task one. You Are SunShine is a tinted sunscreen with SPF50+ in it. Non-oily and lays amazing under foundation or just wear it as a standalone it is fantastic.

Okay, now we are building our night routine. I use most of the above at night with the swap of a few serums.
Cleanser: Gentle Clean and VitaminScrub. I just shared how great gentle clean is but adding the scrub at night… 🤌🏼 It helps removes dead skin cells, and unclogs pores.
Serums: Clarity Serum is what I use at night. It helps get rid of blackheads and unclog pores plus dissolve away excess skin & oil. I love love this serum so much, it has help with my hormonal acne and keeping my skin so clean.
Creams: Same as I use in the morning I use HydraGlow at night to cap out my routine!

And now you have it too! I promise that you will love these products as well and I am excited to announce that I have a code to share with you too. Now you can also try out these great products and use my code “Team Fearless Fitness” to snag yourself a discount!
I recommend´ trying their bundles to start because it is better on the wallet 😀

Supplements!

Now let’s talk about supplements. I have talked about gut health and fitness for a long time on my blog and I have been searching for the best company to help with that. About 2 years ago I started using 1Up Nutrition for my Greens & Reds supplement to help with gut health and it has helped me so much with not feeling bloated, keeping me regular and it tastes amazing! Which is so rare for greens powder IMO.
All of their products are fantastic– there is not one I wouldn’t recommend but let’s talk about the ones I use most frequently.

Greens & Reds: My favorite flavor is Mango and Pineapple. Like I said it has helped so much with my gut health, reduce bloating, and it makes me feel amazing.
Pre-Workout: I love this Pre-Workout designed specifically for women. It does not give me that skin tingle which IMO is a love it or hate it feeling. I love the watermelon candy flavor but they just launched a limited edition rocket pop one and I am hooked!
Protein: Okay this flavor, Strawberry Shortcake is so nostalgic for me. It reminds me of when I would get home from school and my cousins and I would wait for the Ice Cream truck just to get one of these strawberry short cake pops, IYKYK.
Snackies: Okay next is their line of snacks– from protein bards to brookies they have me hooked! I love to take the brookies and top it with some protein ice cream for an after dinner snack… SO DAMN GOOD!

And surprise!!! After over 2 years of using 1Up Nutrition, I am finally part of the crew and you get to snag a discount to try it yourself. Use code “Team Fearless Fitness” at check out for 20% off your order every time!

Partnering with brands I love to bring you some sweet discounts is icing on the cake. I wouldn’t share or recommend anything I do not personally use and love and I thank each of you that support me by using my code when you shop. Plus both companies that I am obsessed on have amazing founders with great stories and I encourage you to check them out.

If you try out any skin care or supplements let me know, I would love to hear what you think! Next time we chat I am hoping to share some excited fitness news and some fall finds!

𝕌𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕝 𝕟𝕖𝕩𝕥 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖! 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕖𝕟𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕕𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕓𝕖𝕤𝕥– 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕪 𝕗𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕤 🖤 -𝕋

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A short new month 🖤

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We made it to February!
Seriously January felt like it was 365 days long… and the below freezing temperatures are not helping much. I am ready for Spring already.

With the new month starting this week I am excited to start some new projects, one being getting my YouTube up and running again. I have talked to a few people who miss my recipes being filmed and shared there. They feel it is easier to follow by listening a long.

To be honest, I just have not been myself the last few years. I feel like I have been struggling with my identity and have lacked a lot of confidence in making these videos where I am talking and walking you through recipes. On top of that, my depression has kicked my ass more times than once so most of my meal preps are boring and not creative so I do not feel inspired to be in front of the camera. I am working on changing that– and it might feel weird for me to do that again… so bare with me.

While I begin to film content for my channel again, I wanted to share an old favorite of mine.

I traveled to Atlanta years ago and I experience the most amazing Chicken and Waffles. It was so damn good, it made me want to move there. I had been on a cut when I got the craving for this yummy dish and knew I wanted to make a version that was higher in protein and fit my macros better, so I did!
Check out the recipe on my channel: Team Fearless Fitness Chicken and Waffles

And if you are new to visiting us on the YouTube, please like, subscribe and share so that your friends can enjoy all of my weirdness on the Team Fearless Fitness channel.

That is all for now!

Until next time! You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless 🖤 -T

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Foodie Sunday’s

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Not much to report this week except for almost breaking my damn neck snowboarding Friday… Worth it to get that not so great of footage of us bombing down the beginner hill 🤪
Full video is on my IG/TikTok. I mean, how do people really use selfie sticks down the mountain– takes some serious talent.

We cooked some pretty amazing meal prep’s this week so wanted to bring you 2 recipes that are SUPER easy to cook and very yummy to eat.
I am calling this Chicken Sausage and Veggies over Basmati Rice. Honestly the easiest and cost effective meal for the week.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup basmati rice
– 1 package of chicken sausage links
-1 bag of mixed frozen veggies
– 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
– 1 Tsp Coconut Aminos
– 1 Tbsp Sriracha

Directions:
1. Cook rice according to your package. I used a rice cooker but you can use microwaveable rice, it makes the cook time 100% quicker
2. Cut up chicken sausage and cook in air fryer at 400 for 8 mins (You can cook on the stove)
3. Microwave veggies in their bag according to package directions
4. Once rice is cooked, dump rice and veggies into a bowl. Mix in soy sauce, aminos and sriracha
5. Separate into 4 separate meal prep containers and top with equal amounts of chicken sausage
DONE!
Makes 4, Macros: 288 Calories, 23g Carbs, 11g Fat, 17g Protein


Now this one, I made for dinner, but I did not track the macros because I was in a hurry.
Ground Chicken pasta with Kale and Alfredo Sauce.

Ingredients:
– 1 lb pack of ground chicken
-1 box of Banza Protein Pasta
– 1 Jar of Basil Alfredo Sauce
– 3 Cups of Kale
– 2 cups of Mushrooms sliced
– Red pepper flakes/ Feta / Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions:
– Cook ground chicken until 3/4 way cooked, add mushrooms and saute until tender
– While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package directions
– Once chicken is cooked through, add the kale and cover until wilted, about 2 mins, stir and then cover until pasta is done
– Once pasta is done, drain and add the pasta back to your pan
– Stir in chicken mixture and add alfredo sauce, let simmer until heated throughout, about 2-4 mins
– Serve and top with cheese and red pepper flakes.

Short but packed with lots of flavor in this episode. I was thinking of going back to filming my meal preps and my dinners and posting them to my Youtube. Thoughts? Would we like those to come back?

If so, drop a comment or send me a message on the social platforms and we can see how we can get creative with it!

Hope you enjoy these recipes and if you try it please let me know how you liked it!

Until next time! You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless 🖤 -T

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2022 What a Banger

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Happy New Year Fam!
It has been a whirlwind these last few weeks. I think the last time you heard from me, I had all these plans for the winter break… well my body had other plans and I came down with the RONA… again… on christmas eve. Covid, the gift that keeps on giving. I was healthy by New Years though so we did not ring in 2023 isolated and alone, thank god.
Annnnnd, Binks has returned home after living with his Grandma for the last 10+ years. Now that his mamma finally has a house of her own, he gets to live his life with me, the kidless millennial who is going to try to put sweaters on him.
He is like 76 in human years, wild huh; he is still trying to get comfortable in his new house haha little grumpy pants.

2022 was a banger of memories though— from hiking (I was 13 miles shy of my 100 mile goal!) to exploring caves underwater, concerts and off roading in Yoshi… there were some sad moments, lots of self reflection, lots of change. Even though I am very thankful for this life, and the year I have had, I feel like this year is going to be THE year. 2020 was a shit show, 2021 was a mix of a shit show, 2022 was trying to find your footing again and now 2023 is going to be the year we thrive. At least that is what I am manifesting.

2023 Goals 💜
– Hike 100 miles (For reals this time)
– Focus more on self care, my nutrition and building healthy habits
– Be more social (but on my terms cause anxiety)
– Organize and declutter spaces in my house. Get rid of things that I do not need, do not serve a purpose or make me feel any negative emotion
– Adventure more– travel to new places, take more weekend trips
– Plan more dates that are not just a night out to dinner, something deeper, I really want to do a pottery class (2023 the year of the crafty bitch)
– Finish remodeling the garage and basement (stretch goal here)
I am sure I will add to this list over time but these are things that are becoming really important for me in 2023.
What are your 2023 goals? Drop them in the comments below!

Since kicking off the new year, I have been really dialing in on my nutrition and fitness. I have been prepping and logging my food. I actually just got done meal prepping my lunch as I type this out… and that means you get a new recipe from your girl. It has filled the house with some great aromatics and I feel like I am in Italy. Thank me later.

I am not sure what to call this but let’s just call it a Creamy Rose Turkey Bake with Rice.

Ingredients:
* 1 Jar of Creamy Rose Pasta Sauce which is just Tomato and Cream so you can find something similar if you are not near a Kroger store.
* 3 small zucchini sliced
* 1 lb of ground Turkey 93/7 is what I use but use what you like, however it will change the macros
* 1 bag of basmati microwaveable rice because I am lazy, but you can use any rice you would prefer
* Seasonings (italian, garlic salt)

Directions:
1. Cook & season ground turkey until almost done
2. While turkey is browning, slice your zucchini
3. Once turkey is about 1/2 to 3/4 cooked, add zucchini, cook about 4-5 mins or until the zucchini is al dente
4. Once cooked through, add sauce, simmer about 3-4 mins
5. While the sauce is simmering, cook rice in microwave according to package
6. prepare your meal prep– mine made 4, so I split the rice, and the mixture into 4 class dishes, let cool then store in fridge.

MACROS: 317 calories 28g net carbs, 12g fat, 24g protein

Since food is my love language… and exploring new places is on my goal list this year, we ventured up to Salt Lake and tried a new hidden gem called Salt and Olive. It was by far, some of the best food I have had in Utah. The bread is to die for. The service was :: Chef’s Kiss::
What we ate:
* House Bread
* Caesar Salad
* Truffle Pizza
* Zeppole E Limone
What I drank:
* Blackberry Brambler AKA Lady Pleaser (and that it did) 😉


If you are local or just visiting SLC, I highly recommend checking this place out.

Well that is all she wrote for the start of 2023! Can’t wait to share all our adventures and hit goals & milestones together.

Where should we go first this year???

Until next time! You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless 🖤 – T

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Weekends in Your 30s (more like mid 30s)

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Friday’s are lit in your 30s… In case you didn’t know…

Covid pretty much ruined any social skills I had and pushed me into a life of introvertness. Now, my Friday nights consist of a Peloton workout, a DoorDash order and Animal Crossing. IYKYK.

    But I actually do not mind being curled up with my switch and this past Friday we played the Animal Crossing Monopoly game and it was actually pretty fun, it was not like typical monopoly so it would be easy for kids to navigate. If you play ACNH on switch though, drop a comment with your friend code so we can visit each other’s island 🤓 I have all the dogs and cats (NO RAYMOND’S… not a fan lol, but I have a Lucky and a Bones!)

    Saturdays are for grocery shopping and errands now a days.

    I like to plan my meals for the week Saturday mornings while I am relaxing and unwinding from the week that probably ran me over twice. I do not prep my food like I used to, working from home 3-4 days a week allows me time to eat more of my meals fresh so I only prep lunch these days.

    Breakfast:

    • Egg Sandos: If you are curious what my Egg Sandwiches are, I can drop the recipe next week– just let me know in the comments!
    • On days I go into the office I like something quick. I will usually do 2 frozen kodiak waffles or some cereal (since it has been pumpkin season I was really into the Pumpkin Spice Special K)

    Lunch:

    • Cajun Chicken Rice Bakes: Dropping the recipe below!

    Dinner:

    I make dinner for the fam every night and it is always cooked night of so I never meal prep for dinner now. You can make any of these meals into prep though, it just takes some time! Plus it is all yummy and fits into your macros so you are not eating boring food.

    • Sunday: Chipotle Chicken with Garlic Noodles
    • Monday: Turkey Kielbasa with roasted zucchini, asparagus and wild rice with quinoa
    • Tuesday: Chicken Burrito Bowls
    • Wednesday: Chicken Pesto Protein Pasta
    • Thursday: We do not eat turkey or red meat so for Thanksgiving we are doing Herb Roasted Chicken, my famous stuffing, mashed potatoes, parmesan green beans and salad
    • Friday: This is our Takeout/ Doordash night. No cooking for me!

    Now, what you have been waiting for. The Lunch Prep recipe!

    MACROS:
    Calories: 309
    Protein 32g Net Carbs 13g Fat13g

    You will be able to find the video on my Tik Tok by tomorrow but the recipe is below:

    Ingredients:

    • 3 medium chicken breast, diced
    • 1 bunch of asparagus
    • 1 medium zucchini chopped
    • 12oz of chicken broth low sodium
    • 8 TBSP of uncooked basmati rice
    • 3 TBSP of Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch
    • Seasonings: Slap ya mamma spice, smoked paprika, garlic salt, green goddess (measure with your heart)

    Directions:

    1. Pre-heat oven to 375*
    2. Prep your chicken (wash, pat dry, trim fat, season with spices above except the green goddess)
    3. Dice chicken into small cubes and set aside
    4. Dice your zucchini and asparagus up, season with green goddess and set aside
    5. Assemble the glass pyrex bowls: in each bowl place 2Tbsp of rice and 2oz of broth (4 bowls total)
    6. Evenly split the chopped veggies amongst the 4 bowls
    7. Add .5-1 TBSP of Chili Crunch to each bowl
    8. Split the chicken evenly amongst bowls
    9. Top each both with another ounce of chicken broth
    10. Place in oven for 40 mins
    11. Remove from oven, bake for 10 more mins or until the chicken reads 165*
    12. Let cool completely before placing in fridge

    Enjoy! These have been so easy to make and you can play with so many recipes.

    Now Sunday is the Fun day!

    We spend Sunday at Church… The Church of Solitude… AKA snowboarding down a mountain. Living 30 mins away from the mountain is literally the dream. The resorts opened a week early last week and it was insane, a bit better today, lift lines were not as long thank the lord. I have been riding the same board for over 10 years now and I finally bought a new one, stay tuned for a review on it– set to arrive in December!

    I am not one for eating lunch at the resort though, and today I was craving a salad or some sort of healthy option… which UT is not that popular for. Again, IYKYK. Today we headed to Crisp & Green which IMO is similar to Sweet Green back home which I have been missing for 4 years!
    I got the #SquashGoals and sub for Feta and their Jalapeno dressing. TO DIE FOR. So if you are local, definitely check them out. Plus they are open on Sundays! The Macros for my bowl were: Cals: 600  Fat: 36g   Carbs: 36g   Protein: 37g

    Well that is all she wrote!
    Literally.

    Next week is my birthday and I am excited to share all of the things but for now…

    You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless 

    🖤

     -T

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    Sunday- A day to reset

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    My life the last year had been filled with a lot of anxiety and no routine.

    I am a creature of routine. At least I used to be.

    My therapist thinks that sticking to a schedule is helpful for me to feel in control of my life. Saying “yes” to what I want to be doing and “no” to things that do not serve me at this time in my life. A continued work in progress.

    So I listed out some goals for myself and one of them included:

    Get out side and adventure on Saturdays so that Sunday’s can be a reset day.

    We did just that.

    A 3 mile out and back hike in Cottonwood Canyon Saturday morning.

    Enjoying the fresh mountain air, light rain and cool winds.

    It truly felt like fall.

    The hike on Saturday left me to having my Sunday as a true reset day!

    Sunday Routine:

    Wake up with the sun, make coffee and pumpkin pancakes

    30 minute Peloton Yoga sesh with my favorite instructor, Anna Greenberg. If you have not checked out the Spice Girls Peloton Yoga sesh, I highly recommend it! Plus, add me and we can workout together! #TinyTina22

    Shower, skin routine, quick clean of the house and then lunch with my favorite person.

    I love the Ordinary products, this is my skin care day time routine, night time is a tad different with the addition of The Ordinary Retinol and no sunscreen as shown here. The caffeine solution is great for my tired ass under eyes and I love the Aveeno Maxglow when I add 1-2 drops to my Fleur & Bee Moisturizer. At night I am using an ELF toner, The Ordinary retinol and the same face cream but without the maxglow drops. And, I always let my skin breathe on Sunday so no make up it is!

    I am by no means a skin care guru, this is just what I use and I love so do your research on these products before trying them/ combining them like I do.

    Lunch today was at Protein Foundry in SoJo. If you have yet to go here, add it to the list. They have the best protein shakes and gourmet toast. I had the Snickerdoodle protein shake and the Wasatch Back Toast.

    Next up, grocery shopping and meal prep!

    Stopped by Smiths in Daybreak to grab some stables for the week and a little more! No real pumpkin items yet but the count down is on! Should we do another post this year about all the yummy pumpkin finds?


    I am still not 100% back to meal prepping my whole life, and to be honest, I doubt I will be ever doing that again but I do meal prep my lunches so that I am not eating out if I go into the office during the week. I like still meal prepping lunch but having the freedom to eat different things for breakfast and dinner makes staying on track work better for me.

    This week we are having some artichoke, spinach chicken alfredo with Bonza protein pasta. I cooked it all in the crock pot and it took less than 20 mins. Talk about quick and easy.

    Recipe? You got it!

    Ingredients:

    4 frozen chicken breast

    1 box of Banza Protein Pasta

    1 jar of alfredo sauce

    1/2 bag of spinach

    1 cup of chicken broth

    1 can of artichoke hearts

    Directions:

    1. Spray Instant Pot with non stick cooking spray
    2. Add chicken, pasta and chicken broth, make sure to stir so all pasta is covered with liquid
    3. Place lid on Instant Pot, make sure it is sealed
    4. Pressure cook on high for 18 mins
    5. Quick release
    6. Take chicken out, shred with fork, then add back to pot
    7. Stir in artichoke hearts (make sure they are drained), spinach and alfredo sauce
    8. Turn Instant Pot on to simmer and stir for 2-3 mins or until warm. **DO NOT OVERHEAT** you can burn the bottom of your pasta!
    9. Split into 7 meal prep containers or less if you want bigger portions.
    10. Let cool before storing or eat right away. Top with some grated parmesan cheese!

    So the weekend seemed to fly by and we are back at Monday again but having a schedule and being able to reset my week on Sunday, makes Monday seem less daunting.

    The house is cleaned, lunches prepped, self care completed and we are ready to tackle whatever the week brings.

    What is your Sunday routine?

    See ya next week! -T

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    Trader Joe finds Holiday edition!

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    I am a sucker for Trader Joe’s and if you do not have a store near you, I apologize in advance because their treats are my favorite.

    In highschool, I used to work at a Trader Joe’s in the Bay Area and that is where my love for food began but also where I increased my international awareness of some amazing and unique cooking techniques. If you do not know what a Trader Joe’s is, hop on over to their website to discover their story and snag some awesome recipes in the process!

    Today I want to share some of my favorite holiday finds from TJ’s that you need to get your hands on before they are gone for the season!

    First up, Candy Cane Green Tea! The perfect treat for an evening of Christmas movies and cuddles! I love how refreshing it is and it is decaf so you can have it any time of day without worrying about being kept up too late!

    A must have in your pantry all Fall long is TJ’s Fall harvest Salsa. Dip with your sweet potato tortilla chips (also at TJs), use it on Turkey burrito bowls, or top on your favorite white fish! It is hearty and has a unique pumpkin taste that is to die for.

    Next up, a snack plate that is so necessary for a Friday night in quarantine! Grab your favorite bottle of wine and cozy up with your boo thang cause this plate is lit. I used TJs basic salami and prosciutto pack and added my favorite seasonal cheeses and cotton candy grapes which are so sweet and yummy!

    Their Beehive cheese is bourbon infused, light and pairs nice with the hot salami. Two Toscano cheeses for your taste buds, one creamy and soaked with wine and the other dusted in cinnamon. Both pair perfectly with the prosciutto and salami!

    If you are looking for something light for lunch or dinner during the cold winter months.

    Look no longer!

    Pumpkin bisque! All the fall spices wrapped up in an amazing warm treat. It is like a hug in the dead of winter! I like to pair it with a grilled cheese sando but you do you!

    Now these 3 things that Trader Joe’s carries during the holidays are probably my all time favorites. One is a new item, not necessarily seasonal, at least I hope. And two are seasonal so grab them before they go!

    Instant Cold Brew Coffee anyone? I love making this in the afternoon when I need a pick me up. I mix 1 TBSP with ice cold water and top with peppermint cold foam! It pairs amazing with the Peppermint Joe Joe’s which are, in my opinion, better than oreos hands down!

    Last but not least… Ginger people!! First off, I love the spin from Gingerbread Men to Ginger people, yay TJs! Second, they are so yummy. I love to make my protein shakes and puddings into treats so sometimes I add 2 ginger people to my FNX chocolate protein shake and blend them together in my Ninja. I am telling you… healthy never tasted so good!

    These are just some of the amazing things that I wanted to showcase for you this week, so if you are near a Trader Joe’s head to your location before 1. lockdown happens again or 2. the holiday season is over and your favorites are gone until next year!

    We all know how much your girl loves to eat, bake and cook so next week we will have some holiday treats and new places we are trying out this weekend!

    Stay tuned! And always, be kind, love each other and stay fearless.

    ❤ Coach Tina

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    Pumpkin Patches, Haunts and a fall recipe for snowy days!

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    Utah: land of 70 degree weather one week and 16 degrees and snowy the next.

    We had so much fun at the Kuwahara Pumpkin patch this past weekend in Draper!

    They have the best pumpkin selection and the cutest pumpkin wall back drop!

    We even got some cute mini pumpkins and decorated them, it was so much fun! We got the design ideas from a Starbucks we stopped at.

    Later that night, we went to what in my opinion, has been the scariest haunt so far!

    Check out the Haunted Forest!

    Between the weather and darkness it was by far the scariest. They have amazing themes and props— with some twists that made my stomach drop a bit! Don’t worry, we survived though!

    Since we went on a Saturday, and did not get a fast pass, the wait was about 45mins but felt fast, minus the cold! It is about a mile or more long so wear comfortable walking shoes that you don’t care about because it’s dusty and well it’s in the forest.

    The fall season has quickly turned into winter though, Sunday brought snow and 16 degree days so in true fall fashion, I made my famous pumpkin 🎃 chili !

    Ingredients:

    • 15oz pumpkin
    • 1cup low sodium chicken broth
    • 1lb ground turkey
    • 3 Rona tomatoes
    • 2 medium sweet potato
    • 1 yellow bell pepper
    • 1 orange bell pepper
    • 1 can low sodium pinto beans
    • Chili powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Smoked paprika
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    Directions;

    1. In an instant pot, spray with olive oil to avoid sticking. Set instant pot on sauté and cook turkey until almost done (don’t over cook)
    2. While turkey is cooking, chop peppers, sweet potato and prep other ingredients
    3. Once turkey is cooked, turn off instant pot and all the remaining ingredients, save spices for last and measure with your heart.
    4. Give it a good stir and put the lid on.
    5. Switch the instant pot into manual or pressure cooker mode. Set for 45 mins and forget it!
    6. Once time is up, slow release for 7 mins
    7. Enjoy!

    I have been eating my pumpkin chili all week for prep, it also freezes well! Perfect fall meal for those 20 below days.

    So excited for the Halloween activities this weekend, costume ideas and a new take on trick or treating in a pandemic! Stay tuned!

    Until next week!

    Be kind, stay fearless – Coach Tina

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    Healthy Chicken & Waffles & a snack for your Super Bowl Sunday!

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    Guys! It has been a while since we did a healthy recipe swap.

    I have been craving Chicken & Waffles; missing the ATL like crazy. So in true Fitness Fashion, we came up with a recipe swap to make these a treat you can eat all week if you wanted!

    Head over to our YouTube Channel to see us in action!

    Ingredients:

    • 34g Gluten Free Flour
    • 28g Quest Nutrition Protein Powder, Vanilla
    • 1 TSP Baking Soda
    • 1 TSP Baking Powder
    • 2 Lg Eggs
    • 8 oz Chicken (Air Fried, Rotisserie, baked you pick!)
    • 4 oz Unsweetened Almond milk

    Directions:

    • Mix dry ingredients together, add wet
    • Mix until cake batter consistency
    • Heat waffle iron and spray with cooking spray
    • Once all the waffles have been made, construct your plate how you like! See the Youtube video for reference. Enjoy!

    Now, if you are watching the Super Bowl, you probably are surrounded by snacks from all over, containing endless amounts high calories. Normally I would be right there with ya indulging… but I do not have cable and I am trying to get my life together in terms of eating habits, so I am snacking on something that not only fits my macros but tastes like PIZZA!

    Meet Legendary Foods, Pizza Flavored Almonds!

    These have been shockingly delicious! Keto Friendly, Gluten Free, 3 Net Carbs and No Sugar Added! To be honest, when I first got these to try, I was skeptical because you always have those substitutes that are supposed to taste like foods such as pizza… and they taste like cardboard or just weird AF. But these, these my friends, are 100% amazing!

    You can typically find Legendary Foods Products at your local grocery stores but if not, hop on to their site and place your order today because these are to die for! They even have a new pastry treat which I am hoping to review for you soon!

    Now, get back to the game… and enjoy some awesome treats for me! If you try any of our recipes or the products we review, let us know what you think in the comments below!

    Catch ya next week!

    ❤ Tina

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    She remembered who she was… and the game changed.

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    She remembered who she was… and the game changed.

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    Here is the thing:

    This past year I have been through hell and back; yet I have risen to the top of my game and there is absolutely no fucking way I am looking back. 

    Heart break, depression, stress, life changes and eating disorders. I have experienced it all and yet, I refuse to let that define me or kick me off my game. 

    With 16 days left in 2019, I intend to make it the best ever, leaving the negative in the past and I challenge you to do the same. 

    Know everyday will not be filled with rainbows and butterflies but if you are dealing with challenges, know that it is life and it goes on. Accept with gratitude and allow yourself to see beyond the surface of what is occurring in your life.

    One thing I am thankful for is the human body and its ability to preserver under the most traumatizing and stressful circumstances. It is one thing I am very grateful for and why I have chosen to not only share my journey with you but to shift my mind set, focus on self love, dedicate myself to my fitness goals and get right with my nutrition.

    So now that you are feeling all inspired, I wanted to share with you today’s Leg Day workout, a new Kodiak Muffin recipe and my Meal Plan for the week! Hopefully this will inspire you to put your best foot forward now and not wait until the “new year new me” BS.

    First up, fuel for your workout! 

    Peppermint Dark Chocolate Kodiak Muffins: 166 calories, 25gC | 4gF |10gP

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    What you need:

    212g Dark Chocolate Kodiak Cake Pancake or Muffin Mix

    3 pieces of mini peppermint candy cane

    1/4 cup All Natural Apple Sauce

    1 Cup unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk

    1/4 Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce

    1 Large Egg

    12g Coconut Sugar

    1 tsp Peppermint Extract

    Directions: 

    1. Preheat oven 375 and grease a 6 count muffin tin
    2. Mix all ingredients until batter consistency
    3. Scope 1/4 of mix in each muffin tin
    4. Place 3 mini candy canes in a plastic bag and break into pieces
    5. Top each tin with candy pieces
    6. Bake 18 mins, check with toothpick, if not clean bake another 5 mins.
           *baking times may vary*

    I prepped these muffins for a yummy mid-day snack but check out my full meal plan for the week below:

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    If you are wondering, I am sitting at 159gC | 69gF | 131gP

    Breakfast: My kodiak Sandwich which I have featured in previous blogs

    Snack: Peppermint Chocolate Muffins

    Lunch: Green Beans, Broccoli and Ground Turkey

    Snack: Quest Nutrition Bar

    After the Gym I like to have my Pumpkin Protein Shake 

    Dinner: Chicken or Tilapia (not prepared), Green Beans and either Rice or Sweet Potatoes I will prep in the Air Fryer

    Now that you are fueled with some festive Holiday treats and a sample meal prep, it is time to put in the work.

    Today’s workout was fire. 

    *Consult your physician before beginning a fitness or nutrition plan. For customized workouts and meal plans, email coachtina.teamfearlessfitness@gmail.com to get started today* 

    Always start with a warm up, today we were focusing on legs so we needed to activate our glutes, hammies and quads before tackling below.

    5 min stair warm up

    4×10-12: superset

    Deadlift with barbell

    Box squat with barbell

    Goblet Squat

    Split squat L/R

    Rest 2 min, no rest between movements

    4×10

    Hip thrusts | snatch grip RDL

    Seated Leg press (3 ways)

    Leg kick back

    Leg extension

    3×10

    Hyperextension

    Sissy squat

    Alt Assisted pistol

    30 minute stairs 

    Stretch

    Trust me this workout will get ya so please stretch, drink lots of water and have fun! If you try our recipes or workouts, please tag us! We want to hear how it goes, we love the feedback.

    Thanks again for stopping by! May you have a blessed Sunday and remember:

    “Self love is the greatest middle finger of all time.” 

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    Until next week, be kind, love each other and stay fearless.

    ❤ Coach Tina