Country Heat~What's that all about?

Are you a lover of country music?
Do you like to get your groove on?
Looking to workout but the thought of "hard work" has you running the other direction?
Need fun workouts?



No matter your reasons whether you are looking to maintain, to tone, to lose, to get active- this may be the program for you! I want to share this amazing program with you so bare with me as there is lots to share because it is SO WICKED.

Want in on our test group August 22nd? 

Registration is now *OPEN*

(US and CANADIAN RESIDENTS)

Beachbody launched a BRAND NEW fitness program July 28th and it is TOTALLY KICKASS! I was so beyond excited for this program because I LOVE line dancing and country music. The thing about this program is you DON'T need to know how to dance, you DON'T need rhythm or coordination. Autumn walks you through the steps and makes it really simple and fun! IT IS AMAZINGLY FUN!!!

WHAT IS COUNTY HEAT?

Country Heat is set to the hottest country hits. JoDee Messina even recorded an exclusive song for this program! There is NO CHOREOGRAPHY to remember, just follow along for the 30 minute workout!  This program is high energy, low impact dance workout that is super fun and easy to follow. Autumn Calabrese created this program and has also created the 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Co Creator of Hammer and Chisel, author of the Fixate cookbook, mom and bikini competitor.  I have yet to do a live workout with her but I will one day! My friends who have says she is just as amazing and motivating in person as she is in her programs. 

There are 5 high energy, cardio based dance workouts, 1 dance conditioning workout, and the portion controlled eating plan! 

Who is Country Heat For?

Are you ready for this?? ANYONE! Whether you are a beginner, 21 day fix grad, pro dancer, football player, advanced in your fitness or ready for something fun and different to mix up your fitness regime. It is great for all ages and fitness levels. People who like Zumba or love to dance, people who want to lose weight and are looking for results in 30 days.  People who generally don't like to exercise or who want a lifestyle change, but aren't sure where to begin! 

 Does this sound like you? 

 This workout is great for people who have tried and failed at complicated "diets" and exercise programs.  It is great because this isn't a "diet"  It's an easy to follow portion control container system and you'll have ME as your coach to guide you every single step of the way! I don't know 'bout you but lots of the times I've attempted to start programs on my own I NEVER stuck with it.  You will learn how to properly fill the containers and what to eat. I will teach you how to meal plan, prep, and stick with the workouts from beginning to end.  Plus the workouts are fun and you don't even know you are working out. Totally kick ass right?

  I encourage everyone to do at least 2-3 rounds of the program. Just another reason why I LOVE this program. You can finish 1 round and start your next round the NEXT day!  The reason is that in the first 30 days you are just learning and getting into the swing of things. You are getting a good handle on your nutrition and understanding how the portion controlled containers work. Into your second month you will be able to focus are really getting the workouts down plus your nutrition will be on point. Your third round you will just be a total pro!

This program is great for those that like to dance but are intimidated by choreography. EEEEEK SO EXCITED TO START!!!!

Why does line dancing 30 mins a day work? What am I missing here?

It's a fun, easy-to-follow dance workout that ANYONE can do so you are MORE likely to actually stick with it! You'll have so much fun dancing to the hottest country hits you'll barely notice you're dropping pounds and getting a great total-body workout. 

You get 5 dance workouts and 1 dance conditioning workout that are all high energy but low impact- to give you all the calorie burning benefits of a great cardio workout while using every muscle in your body to fire up that metabolism. 

NO silly moves no one can do. NO weights. NO equipment! 

It is so hard to stick to an eating program when you feel deprived of the foods you love so including the portion-control containers to help you lose weight while still enjoying your favorite foods is perfect. We all know fitness + staying active = kick ass results right!? 

Gone are the days where you have to avoid going out with friends or family, counting calories, diets and pills! 

Autumn's easy-to-use Eating Plan shows you how to use your portion-control containers to create easy, delicious recipes— with foods that actually taste delicious—in the right portions to reach your goals.

I love this program so much already that I've decided to walk a group of people through the WHOLE program in our team's COUNTRY HEAT THROWDOWN test group we are running August 22nd. We are only accepting a select few for our first group so we can focus on YOU and make it personal and help you reach your goals. There will be meal planning and prep tips, recipes that work with the containers as well as with the whole family, prizes, motivation, accountability & support to really ROCK the SOCKS off this program y'all!

The people in the test group are getting incredible results.This is really amazing!

Apply Here----->>> http://bit.ly/FitCountryHeat 

What Do I Get With the Program?

• 6 workouts on 3 DVD's that are 30 mins or less
• 7 colour-coded portion control containers to really help you dial in your nutrition & efficiently portion out your servings
• The Country Heat nutrtion plan- an easy to follow guide complete with tips, recipes & more to help you get the best results
• Quickstart Guide- This is a simple 3 step guide that preps you for your fitness journey by giving you the info on the nutrition plan and workouts
• 30 Day Calendar so that you know exactly what workouts to do in what order to maximize your results
• 30 Day supply of Shakeology in a flavour of your choosing. ( my favs are chocolate, cafe latte, and tropical strawberry) **NOTE-Cafe Latte is currently only available to US residents
• When you purchase the challenge pack you get access to Country Heat On Demand which means unlimited access to stream Country Heat and all the other workouts to any desktop, laptop, tablet, TV or mobile device allowing you to start your workouts the minute you make your purchase and test out any other programs you would like as well!
• If you opt in to get Country Heat Kickstart you will then get the 3 Day Refresh as well to help maximize your results ( shown in picture below)
• If you become part of our challenge groups there will also be prizes for participation- Why? Because I can!

Sound like something you may be interested in?

You can get it right here from me. Plus gain access to my exclusive test group starting August 22nd with prep week to start August 15th. You can get personal, 24/7 mentoring, guidance and support from me and my awesome team in a closed online accountability and support group!  I am going to walk you through the entire program from beginning to end (30 days).  I will teach you how to make the most of the nutrition plan, how to choose healthier snacks, create healthy new habits, and make this a permanent lifestyle.  

Again, there are no diets here!

I will be there to support, motivate, listen, hold you accountable and give ya a little kick in the arse from time to time if you need it *Wink wink*

Follow this link to join our challenge group:

I am ready to kick the dust up and get it shape!

For the challenge packs you can check out these links or please email me to get started!

Country Heat Pack US

Country Heat Pack CAN

Country Heat Kickstart US

Country Heat Kickstart CAN

Stay awesome friends and remember to always 

LIVE YOUR PASSION

Kristie XO

Fish Tacos

The first time I ever had fish Tacos was at Brown's Social House in Lethbridge.. a couple months ago.. I KNOW! I was TOTALLY missing out man. OH MY GOODNESS. I. Fell. In. Love. I am not a huge fan of trying new things.. ok, I used to be the one who didn't like to try new things but have started to branch out lately. 


These were FREAKING AMAZING! I figured I could try to make them at home. 

I tried with Basa and Salmon and both turned out great! 

Here is my recipe:

When you are eating clean there are a few words to stay away from- Pan Searing, Broiling, Breading, and Deep-Frying are some when it comes to meat.

I decided baking would be best or grilled would be amazing too! Geez, why didn't I think of that before! 


Fish Marinade Ingredients: 
2 Frozen basa fish fillets or any white mild fish ( works with Salmon as well)
2 tsp Lemon Dilly Seasoning ( Epicure) or just dill and some lemon juice 
1 tsp garlic powder
Dash Himalyian Pink Salt and Pepper

To Prepare the Fish: 
Defrost the fillets overnight in the fridge or if you are like me and forget you can place them ( in the package) in the sink full of cold water to defrost. 
Be sure to rinse them off and pat dry before sprinkling the seasoning over top. Place in a shallow baking dish or cookie sheet covered with foil or parchment paper and then squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice over each fillet. 
Let marinate for half hour in the fridge before cooking.

Preheat oven to 400F and cook fish 15-20 mins or until it flakes with a fork.

While the fish is cooking you can prepare your fixin's! My hubs isn't very keen on coleslaw so we just shredded green cabbage and carrots and sliced red onions and added diced tomatos as well.

Here is my coleslaw recipe if you like it on your tacos:
1/2 small head of Cabbage ( red or green)
1 Cup Shredded Carrots
1/4 C Plain low fat Greek Yogurt
1 3/4 Tbsp Cider Vinegar
2 Tsp Honey
Dash of Salt and Pepper

Mix all together and mix in with cabbage- Only use as much dressing as you want. Keep the rest in a container in the fridge for a couple days. 

The reason we didn't use coleslaw is because of this AWESOME Yogurt sauce that we used on our tacos instead. 

Sauce:
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 
2 tbsp light mayonnaise 
1 tsp chili powder 
1/2 tsp cumin  
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste ( I honestly don't use salt in things like these much but a little dash is ok for flavour
Sriracha Sauce (optional) just a dash for a little kick!

Throw it all into a bowl and mix real good! <<<--- Simply right?! 
Set aside for a few minutes before assembling tacos

Now Tortilla time! You can use Corn or Flour. You can also use small or large.  We only have Ancient Grain tortillas around and the large ones. I brushed the bottom with a little EVOO ( Olive Oil) and place in a pan. Once it started to bubble I flipped it over to get the other side and BAM they were ready! We cut them into 4 and made small tacos out of it! I won't take credit for that. That was my husbands idea! 

Immediately after the tortillas come off the pan assemble your tacos. 
Place some small chunks of the fish on to the middle of the tortilla, top with coleslaw or cabbage, carrot, onion and tomatoes, some sauce and a bit of hot sauce if you like a little more heat! 

VIOLA- Delicious at home FISH TACOS! 

Why Shakeology ROCKS MY WORLD!

You can exercise all you want, but you truth is: 

YOU CAN'T OUT-EXERCISE A BAD DIET!

When I first started this journey I was 5 months postpartum, overweight, depressed, had little respect for my body, did not fuel my body with the proper fuel, had no motivation for challenges or moving my body and because of all that I did not LOVE my body.

The decision was made that something had to happen. I had lost my way. I didn't even know where to start. I thought I was a lost cause and nothing I did would change me. I had a BAD attitude about life.. really. 

Someone was looking down on me and gave me a smack upside the head because one day I ordered the 21 day fix extreme challenge pack from my coach and got to it. 

The thing that helped me the most was Shakeology. I am not even kidding you. I had shakeology years before and the only reason I stopped was because when I got pregnant nothing stayed down at all.                       Within 2 weeks of drinking Shakeology every day, I started to snap out of the depressive postpartum state I was in, I started actually making "real" food for meals ( not boxed crap), I started playing with my son more, I started crushing my workouts, I started watching what was actually going into my body. 

I started to feel LOVE for my body again!

What is Shakeology?

Shakeology® is the most delicious, nutrient-dense, superfood-packed protein shake on the planet. It’s made with the healthy stuff you should be eating every day, but typically don’t. Shakeology’s the perfect combination of proteins, phytonutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics. Plus, it is also formulated with many rare ingredients, including adaptogens, camu-camu, and maca root—things we don’t usually get from an ordinary diet. So whether you use Shakeology to help support weight loss, or drink it to help support your health, this powerful and delicious shake is Your Daily Dose of Dense Nutrition!

What Is In Shakeology and How It Works

Why Do We Need All This "Stuff"?

Shakeology’s proprietary blend of digestive enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics helps your body function optimally and eliminate waste that has built up due to eating bad food. And its food-based ingredients help fuel your body with essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, and nutrients that the average diet lacks. 

Here’s the deal---> If you want to live healthy, you’ve got to eat healthy—and Shakeology is one of the easiest and most affordable ways. 

Shakeology is NUTRITION SIMPLIFIED.

One of the reasons that I love Shakeology is because it is SO versatile. I use it every damn day. Whether it is in drink, cake, crepe, pancake, cookie, icecream, chocolate bar form. That is right! You can use shakeology in almost anything! 

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I share my lots of my recipes on my facebook page!

The possibilities are endless with shakeology and all the delicious flavours! There is also 2 vegan flavours as well! 

Here is a short video explaining more about Shakeology: https://youtu.be/bqV_ajQhGFw

Once this is added to your daily workout regime you will be well on your way to a healthier, happier you! 

Challenge Packs

If you want to test it out for a week, Team Beachbody has come out with a Shakeology Sampler pack! You get one of each flavour to try in the pack if you want to try but aren't sure what flavour you will like.

 Get your Shakeology Sampler Pack Here: USA: Shakeology 7 Day Sampler
                                                                            CAN:Shakeology Super Sampler

Stay Awesome my friends and always remember to 

Live Your Passion! 

Nutrition Simplified

Have you ever heard any of these myths, "Carbs make you fat?" "You can eat all the healthy food you want. It is ok.. It's healthy!" "Eggs are bad for you." 

There are ALWAYS going to be different food trends out there. That is just the way we work.

I will tell you I believed all of the myths and trends that are out there before I became health conscious and learned about nutrition!

Truth is carbs don't make you fat, you actually can't eat ALL the "healthy" food you want and eggs are good for you in moderation. 

This is the one I hear ALL the time, " I am eating healthy but nothing is changing, what am I doing wrong?" 

Are you ready for the real kicker???? 

1. PORTIONING IS A REAL THING AND IS KEY! 

Know what that means?

You can eat as healthy and clean as you want but if you aren't doing it the right way then you won't see any difference!

SHOCKER RIGHT?!

This is the MAIN issue that people run into. They think they are helping their bodies by eating "healthy" food but get frustrated when they don't see a change and revert back to crappy habits.

That is why this kick ass little colour coded portion containers came out. To teach you the proper portions and help you eat right!!

Mix that with 22 or 30 min a day workouts and BAM your on the road to a happier healthier life!

So some might still be lost. I know I was when I first heard all about this. What is portion control? How do you know what proper portions are? What is this Portion Fix? How do you find it? Well, I will share with you all you need to know below! 

What is Portion Control?
Portion control is simply knowing what a healthy serving of food looks like. How much meat? How much veggies? Portion control is a learned skill. Most of us don’t have a clue how much we should be eating, and that’s why it’s possible to stay overweight even when we’re eating healthy foods. Simply put, over the years our servings have grown larger therefore causing more obesity than ever before.

How Does the Portion Fix help?

The Portion Fix is an easy-to-follow portion control system that takes the guesswork out of knowing WHAT and HOW MUCH to eat. Portion Fix teaches you what foods comprise a healthy diet, and how to eat the right amount without tedious calorie counting.

How does it work?                                                                   Each of the containers are precisely measured to give you the right amounts of the various food groups for a balanced day: proteins, fruits, veggies, grains/starches, healthy fats and seeds and dressings. If your food fits in the container then your good to go!
It is a fool-proof way to dial in your nutrition! You work with cute little color-coded containers. Proteins go in a red container, veggies in green, and so on. Just follow the Portion Fix Eating Plan to determine how many of each container you should eat per day to reach your goals (weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain) that's right it works for ANYONE!

The Portion Fix works with EVERY Beachbody Program!     The Portion Fix is the winner! Up until now, every program came with its own unique nutrition plan. The meal plans were all similar where calculate how many calories you need to lose or maintain your weight, then eat from a list of “acceptable foods.” The  Portion Fix was designed to go with the 21 day fix and now it works with any Beachbody program, so you don’t have to learn a new complicated system if you switch programs. Easy as pie!! mmm pie... Sorry :p

Will You Have to Use the Containers Forever?                            
No way Jose!!  
What’s great about this system is that once you start using your containers you will be able to see how large (or small) a serving of each should be. Pretty soon you will be able to eyeball your servings and you won’t need the colorful containers with every meal. It is a learning tool to help you become familiar with proper servings and proper foods to eat. You will always have them to double check sometimes if you aren't to sure as well!

I would love to help you figure out if this system would be a good fit for you! 

Please email me with the Subject "Portion Fix" and I will be able to direct you!

Currently 22 Minute Hard Corps and the 21 Day Fix and Fix Extreme come with these cute colour- coded lifesavers to get you started right with your health AND fitness! 

How Weeding the Garden Applies to Our Lives

"A Negative Mind Won't Lead To A Positive Life." 

I did a Live Facebook Video on my FB PAGE this morning but decided I will write about it here too! 

I was out weeding my garden last Sunday, down in the dirt for hours it felt like, when I had a crazy lightbulb moment! 

AHA!!

I came about halfway into my bean row when I came to a small dinky little plant that I almost yanked because it honestly looked like a weed. All around it was weeds and thistles. I must have missed it every week allowing the weeds to just overtake the poor little gapher! 

The next plant was big and blooming nicely! There were few weeds around it. Why was this one doing so well when that other one was so pathetic looking? 

Well, here is the deal folks.. 

I made sure the weeds didn't over run it. I made sure they wouldn't suck up all the goodness for the bean plant, while the other one, wasn't so lucky. 

How does this compare to our lives? 

We are the bean plants and think of the weeds as ALL the negativity; negative actions, negative people, negative thoughts. toxic relationships.

What happens to us when all the negativity creeps up? 

It drags us down! It doesn't allow for growth! It holds us back from reaching our goals and dreams! 

Good things come around and we miss those chances do to lack of confidence, lack of support, lack of trust.

WELL NO MORE I TELL YA!

Once we "weed" out the negative we allow ourselves to soak up ALL the nutrients that life has to offer. We will start to thrive! We will start blooming and spreading all the GOOD that we have to offer! 

That is my thought for the day! 

If you liked it and agree with it, I would love if you shared it to your social media!

Until next time, 

Stay Awesome and Always Remember LIVE YOUR PASSION!

#TastyTuesday Black Bean Brownies

WHO DOESN'T LOVE CHOCOLATE?

Like all my recipe finds, I use them as templates and end up totally recreating them to my style. HAHA. Something that drives my husband nuts, however he has only complained about 1 THING in our whole 5 years together so I think I am doing alright.

Here is what you will need:

1 1/2 Cups Drained and Rinsed Black Beans

2 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1/2 Cup Gluten Free Oats (use reg if you aren't worried about this)

1/4 tsp salt (roughly guessing I just do a little dash dash ya know?.. but some people need hard measurments. Hey- no judging here!)

1/3 Cup Pure Maple Syrup ( none of that maple flavoured syrup stuff folks.. THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE)

1/4 Cup Melted Coconut Oil

2 Tsp Pure Vanilla ( I use Watkins )

1/2 Tsp Gluten Free Baking Powder ( again reg is fine if your not worried about this)

2/3 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips ( Use whatever you like, however dark chocolate is better for you) 

Here is what you do:

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Mix ALL ingredients ( minus the chocolate chips) into a food processer and blend until TOTALLY SMOOTH- here is the thing.. You can see some of the oats in my picture because I still don't own a food processor... *GASP* I know I know beggars can't be choosers right so I just used our Ninja Blender and it works but if you have a processor, you better use that thing!
3. Stir in the chocolate chips reserving some to place on top if you wish 
4. Pour into a 8x8 greased pan- I use glass and Pam spray for greasing
5. Bake for 15-18mins until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.. They may seem really gooey but leave them sit a bit and they will firm up. They will be super fudgy but freaking delicious!!! 

Please share and let me know how they worked for you and if you did any tweaking of your own! 

Happy Tuesday y'all and remember to always, 

STAY AWESOME & LIVE YOUR PASSION