Birthday recap & Christmas Gift Guide

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Team Fearless FitnessLeave a comment

I am a 5 year old trapped in a 35 year olds body… per my birthday party.

I turned 35 on the 28th and had an Animal Crossing Themed birthday haha. Thank you Levi, Lo and Amazon. The decorations were so cute, and they had even streamed the ACNH birthday song on youtube for when I walked inside. It was a Cozy Gamers birthday dream. IYKYK.

Find all the Amazon ACNH Decor here!

Now that Thanksgiving and my Birthday has passed, we get into the busy season. Holiday’s! Christmas / Holiday parties, travel plans, family, and the the thought of taking time for ourselves goes out the door… and then is buried in snow. I vowed to myself that it was not going to be like that this year, even if it meant saying NO more.

One of the things that used to get thrown to the wayside during the holidays was my eating habits and workout routines. I would get so busy that I would make excuses as to why I could not workout or why I did not meal prep and then when I ate food I normally did not indulge in I would beat myself up over that, which lead to forcing a workout in when I probably should have let my mind rest from the stress of the holiday season.

This year is different. No more obsessing over food, no more missing workouts or forcing them when I don’t feel good, no more saying yes to things I do not want to do which leads to putting myself care last. 35 is time to shine.

Why am I bringing this up you ask? Because today I was busy AF running errands, Christmas shopping and trying to find outfits for a trip I have planned so my meal prep this week is boring, and it took 5 minutes, but I DID IT ANYWAYS and I know having this prepared ahead of time is going to be super impactful for the busy week ahead. No excuses.

2 bags of Green beans and Red Potatoes + 1 lb of Ground Chicken = 4 Lunches for the week. 5-10ish minutes to prep and clean up (By throwing all the shit in the dish washer)

Being fast and efficient during the holidays means more time to enjoy the Holiday activities! Like the Luminaria Light Show at Thanksgiving Point.

It has an amazing light show, and lots of Christmas cheer as you walk through Ashton Gardens and it is lit with tons of lights! They even have a a Tulip Field Light section which was so beautiful. They have General Admission and VIP options which allows you to book your own snow globe to stay warm. If you are in the area this holiday season, it is a must see and great date night adventure. BUNDLE UP! It was cold.

Now what you are really here for, my holiday gift guide recommendations!

Okay, so these are going to be done in themes so each post I have now until Christmas will have a gift guide section. This weeks gift guide:

🍄Cozy Gamer 🎮Presents🎁

Everything will be pictured below!

Those are just some of my favorite things that I would love or gift to any cozy gamer I know. I am not affiliated with any of these products or sites, just my personal favs.

The beanie is also a small business so if you like that, they have a lot more creators on the site that have such cute things!

Hope you enjoyed, what should we do next?? Gifts for the EMO Girl in your life maybe 🤘🏽

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)

November 21, 2022 Team Fearless FitnessLeave a comment

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:

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

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

February 2, 2020February 3, 2020 Team Fearless FitnessLeave a comment

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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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

May 5, 2016 Team Fearless FitnessLeave a comment

Are you celebrating with some yummy foods?! You know you don’t have to F up your diet to enjoy life’s yummy Mexican dishes right?
Check out this awesome Mexican inspired dish!

Ingredients

2, 4-6 oz snapper fillets

1 tsp each: smoke paprika, cumin, chili powder

1/2 large avocado

1/4 cup canned enchilada verde sauce

1 lime

1/2 tomato chopped

1/4 cup cilantro

Directions

Set broiler to high.

Sprinkle both sides of fish with paprika, cumin, and chili powder.

Broil each side for 5 minutes, or until cooked through.

In a food processor, blend avocado, verde sauce, and half of lime juice.

In a small bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and the rest of the lime juice.

Top cooked snapper with avocado sauce and tomato relish.

NUTRITION FACTS

Recipe yields 2 servings

Amount per serving

Calories 212

Total Fat 9 g

Total Carb 10 g

Protein 25 g
Want more healthy recipes?! Check out the article here; http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/much-healthier-mexican-4-easy-recipes.html?mcid=EM_NL_050516-CincoDeMayo_bodybldg.55689&rmid=EM_050516_CincoDeMayo_NL&rrid=24408365&CIMID=&utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bodybldg.55689

Healthy eats! · Shakeology

Chocolate Caramel Delight Smoothie

March 31, 2016 Team Fearless FitnessLeave a comment

I love chocolate 😍🍫 I literally crave it!

Who is with me?! 🙋🏻 ya I know.

So I’m blessed with I can feature a recipe on the blog that not only is healthy but is nutritious AND involves chocolate!

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology

1 tsp. pure caramel extract

2 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

1 cup ice

Preparation:

1. Place almond milk, Shakeology, extract, coconut, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Recipe Credit: http://www.teambeachbody.com/teambeachbodyblog/nutrition/chocolate-caramel-delight-smoothie-recipe?ICID=CT_BLOG_CHOCO_CARAMEL_SMOOTHIE

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Have your cakes 🍰 and carrots too 🐰!

December 18, 2015 Team Fearless FitnessLeave a comment

I love carrot cake… And I love pancakes… And this recipe is just what I need…. Without the guilt! 😍

All thanks to the MFP blog.. We are able to feature this yummy treat just for you!

Carrot Cake Pancakes!!

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5.6 ounces)

1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Dash of ground cloves

Dash of ground ginger

1/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups finely grated carrot

Cooking spray

3 tablespoons butter, softened

2 tablespoons honey

Directions

Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour, walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves and ginger in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.

In a separate bowl, add brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract and eggs. Stir until well combined.

Add sugar mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in 2 cups grated carrot.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Spoon 4 (1/4 cup) batter mounds onto pan, spreading with a spatula. Cook for 2 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Carefully turn pancakes over; cook 1 minute or until bottoms are lightly browned. Repeat procedure twice with remaining batter.
Combine butter and honey in a small bowl and serve with pancakes.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 2 pancakes + 2 teaspoons honey butter mixture

Per serving: Calories: 310; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 87mg; Sodium: 335mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 19g; Protein:7g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 268mg; Iron: 10%; Vitamin A: 5%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 12%

Recipe credit: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/carrot-cake-pancakes-2/?user_id=94179573051309&alt_source=mfp&alt_medium=email&alt_campaign=recipes20151130&utm_source=mfp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=recipes20151130&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRolu6rAZKXonjHpfsX84%2B4oXa%2B%2BlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4CTcVmI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFSrTFMblm0LgLXhM%3D

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What will you bring??

December 3, 2015 Team Fearless FitnessLeave a comment

Recipe of the Day!!

I love the holidays… Don’t you? 😃🎁⛄️☃🎄🍰🍫🍷🍸🙈🙉 but the treats and drinks oh my!! My waist line hates it. Starbucks with their holiday ☕️ coffee and office parties galore! Why not bring in a healthier twist to the peppermint mocha office treat ?!
Check this no bake out….👇🏼

Peppermint Mocha Bites!!

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour*

1/4 cup coconut flour

1 T cocoa powder

1 tsp espresso powder

1 scoop chocolate or vanilla powder (I tried a vegan brown rice brand, a paleo egg white brand and a casein blend)- Optional

pinch sea salt

Granulated sweetener of choice**

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

1/2 cup nut butter of choice (I used homemade paleo “nutella”)

1/4 cup maple syrup (can sub for honey, agave or brown rice syrup)

1 T + dairy free milk of choice***

Extra cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine your flours, protein powder, espresso powder, cocoa powder, salt and granulated sweetener and set aside.

In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, melt your nut butter with the maple syrup. Whisk in the peppermint extract and pour into the dry mixture. Mix very well until fully incorporated.

If batter is too thick (it generally is), add a tablespoon of dairy-free milk, until a thick batter is formed. If batter is too thin, add a dash more flour until a thick batter is formed. Using your hands, form into bite sized balls.

Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or until firm.

Notes

* For the paleo option, use 1 cup TOTAL coconut flour or almond flour, however you’ll need to adjust the liquids for the latter.

** protein powder was sweetened so I omitted but adjust accordingly

*** Depending on the blend of flours you use, you may need less or more. Adjust accordingly.

Bites can be stored at room temperature but best refrigerated.

Recipe Cred: Arman @ thebigmansworld

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All the leaves are brown….

August 27, 2015 Team Fearless FitnessLeave a comment

Summer is coming to an end! Sad as it may be my favorite time of year is set to grace us very soon!!
That’s right! 🍂🍁🌿FALL🌲🍁🍂

My absolute favorite time of year, seasons are changing and nights grow longer! I love it! It’s also pumpkin season🎃🎃🎃🎃😆

So in honor of this amazing season debut I made one of our 21 Day Fix recipes that is pumpkin inspired!!

They are called “Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites” from our 21 Day Fix cook book!!

Don’t have our book!? Comment below and we will get you the details to get you one because they are fantastic!

This recipe is Gluten Free, Paleo friendly, vegetarian and vegan!

16 servings 1 serving = 1/2 yellow container! Boom!

You need:

1 cup pitted dates

Warm water

1/2 cup raw pecans pieces

1/3 cup canned purée pumpkin

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, reserve small amount for rolling

1tsp maple extract

1tsp pure maple syrup

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 pinch sea salt

To do:

1. Place dates in medium bowl; cover with water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.

2. Place pecans in food processor; pulse until finely ground.

3. Add dates, pumpkin, coconut, extract, maple syrup, Punkin pie spice, and salt; pulse until well mixed. Place in a medium bowl. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.

4. Using clean hands, roll into tablespoon sized balls; role in reserve a coconut if desired.

5. Store, refrigerated, an airtight container.

Tadah!! yummy pumpkin pie energy bites yay for fall!!

To find out more about the 21 Day Fix cook book or eating plans contact me, your coach at: coachtina.teamfearlessfitness@gmail.com
That’s all for now friends!

💟 Coach Tina

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