Core De Force | Week One

I’ve started a new workout program and it feels so good to not know what’s coming up next. There is something about the unknown that keeps things fresh and exciting. I’ve finished two rounds of 21DF (regular and remixed) and since then I’ve chosen Core De Force to complete. I didn’t plan to do this workout program as I really was expecting to go through 21DF Extreme, but as I didn’t have all of the required workout material to do so obviously I couldn’t complete that program. I literally jumped two feet in with this CDF program. When I bought BOD CDF was one of my first workouts and I almost died (if you need proof check out my time lapse on IG). I loved the workouts because they were fun, but it was intense. Now, I’m getting through the workouts easier, but the sweat is still pouring off of me. I’m ready for a month of CDF ! I will be using the Yoga Retreat as my “active recovery” workout because I know that I have to really workout on my balance.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

Getting through these workouts is a highlight enough! If you’ve ever done a CDF workout you know what I’m talking about! Working for that break is something I definitely look forward to. I’m fighting for that summer bod.

PROGRESS

I will be honest I’ve been disappointed in the scale this week.  My carb loading weekend from last week is haunting me and finding myself regretting all those damn tortilla chips and pistachios. (Insert crying face here). I gained 2lbs from my weekend since I’ve ended my 21DF Round Two and I haven’t been able to shake it off mentally and physically.  I’ve been eating just like I have been, but I haven’t really lost any weight. I know that I shouldn’t base my victories on the scale, but it’s difficult to do so especially when it was so satisfying seeing that number to go down the past six weeks. After over reacting and getting back on track I was able to get back down to my end weight from 21DF. I have to appreciate my non scale victories like my pants, shirts and underwear falling off of me. Six weeks ago, I was squeezing into my clothes on the brink of having to buy new bigger clothes. That’s so huge for me! My favorite part of my body right now are my obliques. Who knew those babies were still there!?!?

This next week I’m looking forward to my harder workouts as well as switching up my food prep. I can only have so much veggies egg cups! J Waymon is also working on hiding that damn scale from me ! Positivity in my workouts is beaming off of me and rubbing onto Haidyn. She's now telling me how proud she is of me whenever I finish a workout . That's motivation enough to keep going!

February Meal Prep | Week Four

We're switching things up this week in a huge way with incorporating some of our favorite foods back into our diet with a healthier twist.  My grocery week is this weekend which means that this week's meal prep I had to get creative with what we have left in our fridge and pantry. It's not extremely difficult to prep, but I still want to make sure we have enough variety for us not to get sick of our food. This week I'm pretty excited on our protein pancakes. My MIL made them for us the other weekend and we couldn't stay away from them after that. We also were getting a little tired of our bacon veggie egg cups. I know, that sounds so odd but trust me it did get a little old. Another big change this week is the amount Waymon is eating. He was finding it a little difficult to eat 5 meals a day during his work schedule so we broke his meals down so that he'd be eating 4 times a day instead of 5, while i'm over here wishing I could eat more and more. ;) Don't worry since my second week of CDF starts this week I get another fruit! YASS! That's HUGE ya'll!! 

JANNINE MEAL PREP 

BREAKFAST - Shakeology and Fruit
( 1 RED 1 PURPLE) 

SNACK 1 –  2  Protein Pancakes w/ Maple Syrup and Fruit
 ( 1 YELLOW 1 RED 1 PURPLE 2 TSP)

LUNCH - Turkey Veggie Burrito w/ Cheese  /OR/ Chicken Almond Stir Fry w/ Garlic Rice
(1 YELLOW 1 RED 1 GREEN 1 BLUE) 

SNACK 2 -   Fruit
 (1 PURPLE)

DINNER - 2 cup veg, 1 3/4 cup protein
(1 RED 2 GREEN)

WAYMON MEAL PREP 

BREAKFAST - 2  Protein Pancakes w/ Maple Syrup and Fruit  /OR/ Nut butter banana overnight oats   ( 1 YELLOW 1 RED 1 PURPLE 1 TSP)

LUNCH - Turkey Veggie Burrito w/ Cheese /OR/ Chicken Almond Stir Fry w/ Garlic Rice
 (2 YELLOW 2 RED 2 GREEN 1 BLUE) 

SNACK 2 -   Carrots, Homemade Ranch &  Crackers
 (1 GREEN 1 YELLOW)

DINNER - 2 cup veg, 1 3/4 cup protein, 1 Fruit Shake
  (1 RED 2 GREEN 1 PURPLE) 

Game Changer: The Chicken Brine

 If you’re like me, you and your family eat A LOT of chicken. You’re so into the routine of thinking/ searching Pinterest for the perfect weeknight chicken recipe which are always so great, but sometimes that chicken falls short. It’s dry and you’re disappointed. I eat chicken more often than not and I’ve stepped up my cooking game with brining the chicken. Oh yeah girl, I’ve gone to the brine side. My brother clued me in on this brining game since he meal preps too! He swore by this brining method that his chicken was the best chicken he’s ever had. Skeptical at first, I tried it regardless because I was going to have so much chicken the following week and I’m ready to admit that he was sooo right. I’ve been eating my chicken that was prepped on a Sunday all week and it’s still juicy and delicious. * Note that by day two of eating chicken I’m hating life because the chicken is so dry.* Never again will we have dry chicken! It’s so simple to do that I have to share the wealth on this one. 

INGREDIENTS

·         Salt

·         Warm water ( not boiling or hot)

·         Large bowl

·         2 large chicken breasts

·         Seasoning of your choice ( we used 21DF approved seasoning) 

BRINE

1. Place thawed out chicken in a large mixing bowl. * Room temperate chicken is best*
   
2. Fill bowl with warm water and add in a handful of sea salt .
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Let chicken sit in warm salt water for 15 minutes * You may let the chicken stay in this brine for about to 6 hours, but no more than that. *

SEASON

1. Grease a baking sheet and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. After brining is completed, dry off chicken breasts with a towel.
   
3. Taking your dry chicken, season it well on both sides with seasoning off your choice and place onto your greased baking sheet. 

BAKE & REST

1. Bake chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
2. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes prior to cutting.
   

It’s that easy to brine your chicken! We now use this method for cooking chicken every single time and it’s perfect every single time.  I cannot get over how well this chicken holds over throughout the week for meal prep. Try this and let me know how you like it.