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Monday, September 15, 2014

Frumpy to FIT ----> for FALL!


I am SO proud of these pictures!



Doesn't it make you want to give them a big giant HUG for accomplishing something "TOUGH" ??!?

These are the girls I am looking for. 

The ones who think WEIGHT LOSS or confidence in their own skin is a very DISTANT concept. The ones who think they have to feel uncomfortable forever because they "just can't lose weight."

I'm looking for them because I USE TO BE THEM!

Are you someone who would be SO PROUD of yourself if you dropped 10-15lbs? It's not really about the actual POUNDS as it is about how you feel at your current weight -- its just not good. 

Can you relate?

You need to join me in my September 29th Challenge. Seriously. You do.

Why 10-15lbs? Because that's the place I find myself ... when I've gotten a little LAZY.... a lot less intentional, and just plain fell OFF the wagon.

I was VERY doubtful that a HOME workout program would make me lose the inches I lost and more so I was doubtful that the stubborn number on the scale would move.

But... 21 days later - it did! Two different times with 2 different 21 day programs. IT CAN BE DONE!

21 Day FIX is my VERY favorite program. 

Its short & sweet.
You eat normal food.
You don't have to guess and spend HOURS meal prepping.

It's simple. It's fun. 

There are many other programs we can choose from for you too... 

No matter what Beach body Program you choose..... You will have one on one support, a FUN group, nutrition tips and meal ideas, you WILL tone and tighten your body -- BEFORE all those HOLIDAY pictures!

I'm looking for just TEN women this time.

We are starting on SEPTEMBER 29th... last day to get committed is September 22nd... so lets get you all set up!

Holidays are A COMIN' !! You can be READY and CONFIDENT or you can HATE those family pictures for years to come... 

So... I'm taking the TEN most serious - first comers. 

My goal is to use YOUR before & after pictures on my blog to help encourage OTHER women!


The women you see here in this picture -- those results were ALL accomplished with a Beachbody HOME workout + Shakeology!

If you want to be considered for one of my spots: APPLY HERE!

Touch base with you soon!!! I'm excited to help you get started!

XOXO,

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Monday, August 25, 2014

National Wake Up Call: Don't Take 'NO' For An Answer!

It was an ABSOLUTE honor to share this morning on Beachbody's National Wake Up Call!!

These weekly training calls have been such a KEY resource for me to learn & build my business; I'm so thankful I could contribute.






I was terrified.... I have had so many coaches help me, encourage me, and believe in me over the last year and a half. Coaches who are on my team & coaches who aren't. Thanks to all of you.



Thanks for listening, thanks for the encouragement & support, and thank you to Lindsay Matway for giving me this whole opportunity in the first place - all because she chose to stick with P90X and be my inspiration to not be a quitter anymore.. I am here today! 



I pray that God is honored by the content of that call, that He gets the glory & that a new coach somewhere is encouraged.

I picture the new coach like me... broke, in a one bedroom apartment, working on a busted laptop on my kitchen table, believing that I had SOMETHING to offer SOMEONE SOMEWHERE...  I hope it encouraged THAT coach the most.

DIG DEEP, follow through, and build INTENTIONAL relationships with people.

I'm going to post all my notes from building my content on my blog later today for anyone who would like it  

Thank you for ALL the love!! Thank you, Lord, for putting the fire in my heart & the determination in my mind. Thank you God for giving me my husband today 

{less of me. more of jesus.}

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If you missed the call... here is the recorded info
{click image to listen!}



I wanted to share all of my notes with you all. Here is everything I wrote down in preparation for this training. Feel free to share with your teams!

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1. What motivated you to become a Coach? 

Before I became a coach I was working as a nurse, wife to a husband in military training who is gone 85% of the time, tired of being UNCOMFORTABLE with my weight and also disappointed in my lack of follow through – I was a quitter through and through. I bought P90X from an infomercial in 2010 …attempted & QUIT 2 different times & then shoved it in my closet, out of sight. On January 1st, 2013 I decided I would attempt this program for the third time. About one week into the program, my wedding photographers posted wedding photos of a beautiful couple. I went to her Facebook page & saw she completed P90X. I reached out to her, turned out she was a coach & she invited me to join her in her January 14th Challenge Group. 

In the background… While working as a nurse I was wracking my brain trying to figure out what I could do in the future to be home with our future family, while my husband was deployed, but STILL contribute to our family’s income & debt payoff. I knew it would be difficult to work as a traditional nurse during that time. I was also tired of being stuck in a 12-hour hospital shift when my husband, Loren, had a surprise & rare day off.

Within the first week of the Challenge Group, I approached my coach about the coaching opportunity. I did my research, I saw the opportunity, I loved the idea of a discount & I knew this was something that was worth my effort. I knew that I had a heart to help other people PLUS I was seeing results with P90X that I had never seen before. I wanted to pass that on to other people & I wanted to help hold myself accountable to my goals; I knew I wouldn’t quit if I had even just ONE person looking to me for support. So from January 14th 2013 on I was ALL IN as a Beachbody Coach. 

2. Turning Point 

I attended Summit for the first time in 2013. I saw so many NORMAL successful coaches share their stories on stage and celebrate great accomplishments with their teams. I knew WITHOUT A DOUBT that my growing little team had HUGE potential to accomplish some of the same things.

I knew the people on my team, I knew that they had what it took to be successful, to earn more income and to help more people. I knew without a doubt that I wasn’t going to give up & so we went ALL IN to become a 5 Star Elite team within our first year. 

I saw the potential in my coaches & I just couldn’t let that slide… I knew we had that burn in our gut to help more people and to succeed…. Just like those coaches described on the Summit stage. So we went to work, we focused the 3 Vital Behaviors & helped encourage each other towards reaching our goal of being an ELITE team… and we did it together! 


3. Main Call Topic for the Call 

a) I had a history of a lot of BAD HABITs & a real lack of FOLLOW through with my personal fitness & nutrition in the past – I wanted to be sure I followed through with what I said I would do for my customers and challengers – in my business.

As a new coach, I had a hard time figuring out the difference between following up with a prospect challenger & when that follow up became annoying to them. When I had a friend who was interested in joining a Challenge Group – but the finances just weren’t there, or their family had a lot going on at the time, or they were just scared to start their fitness journey… I wasn’t sure where to go from there. I knew I wanted to continue encouraging them, but I didn’t want them to feel like I was pressuring them to buy something from me.

I wanted to be sure they knew that I cared about them & their goals with or without a Challenge Pack sale. I wanted to be sure they understood that my intentions were genuine. 

A KEY thing to remember here is… The FOLLOW UP is FREE! All of us can offer QUALITY follow up – new coaches and “veterans” alike. 

Think of a restaurant --- when a waiter comes to your table every 5 seconds asking, “DO YOU NEED ANYTHING” … that’s usually irritating because you are trying to catch up and chat with your friend! Then there is the FLIP SIDE to that… You having to REACH out to your server for something… that is irritating too. The key is to find the happy medium. Think about how YOU like for others to follow up with you & adjust your approach. 

One tip is to Set Expectations. Share with your prospect: I am the kind of coach that really likes to get to know you. I have a reputation for being a good coach & asking questions – let me know if I am bugging you – I can take it! 

We have to remember the way we want to serve others may not be the way they want to be served… this gives them an opportunity to share how THEY want to be helped.

Follow Up is just good customer service. 


I want to share with you how to Follow Up with GRACE; how to follow up without trying to SELL you anything. 

You might be asking well how do I do all of that!?

For those of you who like to know where we are headed… I want to share with you:


1. What is Follow Up? What does it look like or sounds like? 
2. When do I do it?
3. What if there is no response?
4. How do I follow up without being PUSHY? 


Here we go!

If you provide great service for someone, their journey into becoming – a LONG LASTING coach – is much better!

Follow Up is CUSTOMER SERVICE without expecting anything in return… even if they are only a potential customer.


I believe these next 4 tips can really help you, especially those of you who are participating in the Coach Basics Blitz!



1. What does a Follow Up LOOK like or SOUND like? 

If a friend shows interest in joining a challenge group but the end result is “Not Right Now” I then ask permission to set up a follow up. I simply say, “No problem! I totally understand. I actually host a new Challenge Group every month. Would it be ok with you if I put a reminder in my calendar to follow up with you in a few weeks to see if that’s a better time for you? I know you will love the group!” I have never had someone tell me NO to this. They appreciate the follow up – they appreciate you not forgetting about them – and I believe they appreciate you being intentional about following up. Add their name to your contact list & you could even add an alert in your calendar to follow up with them in a few weeks. The Contact list in the COO is a great resource.


Sales & Marketing tab << Business Tools << Contact List

I never used the contact list – now its saving me a lot of paper

This is also a great opportunity for you to ask for referrals. Asking for referrals doesn’t have to be scary. You can simply ask, “Do you have any friends that you think would like to join a challenge group?” You can even ask if they have any friends that would like to plan for next month’s group WITH them… they can all do the challenge group together. 
Keep it simple & remember your GOAL is to HELP PEOPLE.


2. When do you Follow up?

If I haven’t heard back from someone and it has been 1-2 days, I send them a very light but direct message asking them a specific question. For instance, a follow up message might read, “ Hey Megan!! I’m finalizing my September Challenge Group. I’m saving you a spot!! Are you still wanting to join us?”


3. What if they still don’t answer?


They showed initial interest… but now…. CRICKETS… NOTHING. No response. 

This is a great time to ask yourself… How would I want to be treated?

My rule is to wait another 1-3 days before messaging them again. This is sort of the LAST shot. I will message them something like, “Hey Megan!! Me again!! I know you were interested in the challenge group, but it doesn’t seem like a good time for you now. Don’t worry, you haven’t hurt my feelings, I would love to follow up with you in a few months. Is there anything I can help you with in the meantime? Would healthy recipes or fitness tips be helpful?”


--- We have to remember, sometimes people just simply FORGET… so don’t pass this step up!


As a new coach, giving away VALUE to our prospects in the form of encouragement, recipes, etc, for FREE in the beginning is important – it helps to build trust. 


RULE - If you’ve messaged them 1-2 times after the “NO RESPONSE” … then it’s time to move on. You simply write their name down on your contact list and keep moving forward.


4. How to Follow Up without being pushy:


It doesn’t cost you anything to FOLLOW UP but you WILL gain TRUST. Follow up could be your most lucrative skill. 


Remember, you have their name on a follow up/contact list. These are people we should be doing our best to still add value to. Be intentional about sharing little helpful things according to your conversation with them/what you know about them; make it personal. 


My rule of thumb is to send something encouraging to them once every 1-2 weeks. Letting them know you are thinking of them and have their best interest in mind, your goal is to help:


IDEAS for FREE things you can do to FOLLOW UP & ADD VALUE
{You can even jot down what you share on the contact list}: 




A. Send them a recipe if they told you they are looking for healthier meals



B. Send them a picture of your favorite new flavor of Sparkling Water if they are struggling with kicking a soda habit



C. Comment on their pictures on Facebook – Pay attention to THEM & be a friend {focus on being more INTERESTED in them than you are INTERSTING to them}



D. Send them a message on Facebook periodically just to ask how they are doing or share something that would encourage them. 



E. Their names are on your list for follow up, you are continuing to invest in them throughout the month, and they will be your first GO TO invites for the next month’s challenge group. 




Follow up never ends. Once they become a customer or coach – good follow up is still important – use the tracker.

I didn’t have a follow up tracker before, but now we do in the COO once they become a customer.

As a new coach – INVITE INVITE INVITE is so important but equally as important is FOLLOW UP FOLLOW UP FOLLOW UP

What I have seen with my new coaches – is that consistent follow up is an easy step towards confidence as well as relationship building which is a bigger step in the long run. A RELATIONSHIP with your prospect is going to set you & THEM up for most success in the future. My new coaches are thankful that they have learned the habit of relationship building. It is easy, it works, and its duplicatable. 



**CLOSING**

Building INTENTIONAL relationship with your prospects is rewarding, builds trust, & helps your prospect begin their journey into long term healthy living. It can even help them enter into their role as a long lasting coach.


4. Life-Transformation 

One of the things that was always in the back of my mind before becoming a coach was this Credit Card debt. I worked really hard – took me a year and a half to do, but as of last month we are officially credit card debt free because of the blessing of Beachbody. 


Like I shared earlier, my husband is gone away from home about 85% of the time. When he is home or has a rare day off, I am home & free to be with him. I can fully support him in his career while still building a successful business at home. He now has the OPTION to decide whether or not he continues his career in the Navy or if he comes home. 


Beachbody has helped me & my team build long lasting intentional relationships & has taught us to be people of integrity, ones who follow through with what we say we will do. 


For all of this I am forever grateful. 

Dynasty United, my team, I love you all!!



I would like to briefly elaborate on what I believe it means to FOLLOW UP with GRACE:

To me... it means to follow up without pushing sales. It means to follow up without being pushy. It means to achieve a BALANCE of providing great customer service & showing that you're genuine in your mission to help others! 


Thanks so much for reading!

XOXO,




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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Different is GOOD!

I'm looking for women who are ready to DO something different. 

I am looking for people like me.. You might be stuck in life... physically, socially, financially.... I know I was. 




Beachbody Coaching has provided so much opportunity for m
y little family.


  • I came home from my regular job.
  • Loren has the option to choose what he wants to do with his next 20 years.
  • We paid off all Credit Card debt & are set to be completely debt free this year. 
  • I am a part of a positive community that encourages me to be better.
  • We've set our family up for financial success & freedom EARLY. 
  • We have that freedom and more CHOICES because of what Beachbody provides. 

We decided to get off the stands and onto the FIELD

THAT is who I am looking for.

You can be someone who wants to build a 6+ figure business OR you can be someone who wants to make an extra $500 a month to contribute to bills, debt, tithe, vacation, updated living room furniture.... WHATEVER! 

My goal is to help ten more coaches this month. I want to invite you to be a part of my next NEW Coach Training group -- the FIRST part of a new series we are creating!

This is just for MY new coaches  I feel strongly about mentoring women ONE on ONE. 

We are the #8 team in the entire network - out of about 190,000 teams represented. 

I am 100% confident that I can teach you how to build your OWN empire... I can teach you how to build a legacy for YOUR family... from your home. 

You will be held accountable & given the support you need to live a healthier, a happier, and a more fulfilling life!

So... if you are ready to get this ball rolling & want to be considered for one of my TEN spots for this training... 






XOXO,
Brittany

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Virginia Beach Super Saturday & FREE PiYo Giveaway!


Happy WEEKEND everyone! 

Registration is OPEN!


Are you in HAMPTON ROADS? Do you know someone in Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach area? Share this with them! They don't want to miss it!

We are INCREDIBLY excited to host an AWESOME Luau Themed Super Saturday on June 28th for the ENTRIE Hampton Roads area! GUESTS are WELCOME!



I am HONORED to be your host & share with you SPECIFICALLY what I've done to build my business to a 6 figure income + Elite 9 Star Diamond; 10 Star Qualifying in under 16 months. 

I am SO excited to pair up with these ROCKSTAR leaders who are building SERIOUS momentum in this area!!! 

We have a LOT of FUN in store for you guys, a GREAT workout, incredible COACH panel, Shakeology Bar, GIVEAWAYS, and ELITE COACH Training Tips!

For those who REGISTER before JUNE 15th.... you will be ENTERED to WIN a FREE copy of the NEW Beachbody Fitness Program : PiYo!






Feel free to SHARE this post so coaches in the Hampton Roads area can get PLUGGED in & GROW their business!!


Ready for the PiYo launch!!?!?!? I AM!!!



XOXO,
Brittany

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Friday, June 6, 2014

PicMonkey Tutorial: How to Erase the BACKGROUND of a picture!

We ABSOLUTELY love picmonkey.com!


Borderline obsessed.

Check it out : I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL. There are MANY professionals out there who can create BEAUTIFUL images with amazing programs.

Me? I'm a blonde entrepreneur kicking TAIL in my business because I want to help people --- and... I love to create things! SO... PicMonkey is SO MUCH FUN for me!

I get a lot of questions about PicMonkey. How I use it, how I did "that," how much do I pay, etc. etc. etc.

1. You can do SO MUCH with the FREE version! Why is it free... I have no idea -- but it is!!
2. I've been using & PLAYING WITH PicMonkey for 16 months now - you learn as you use it!
3. There ARE tutorials. In fact, my teammate and fellow BOMBSHELL entrepreneur just shared one of HER tutorials on PicMonkey -- so go check that out HERE too!


Just PLAY with it & have fun!


If you find these helpful, please share my blog and/or pin these pics!
Follow me on Facebook: Brittany LeGette


Here's a quick tutorial on how I erased the background of the photo on this Facebook banner:






Here is a look at some FUN things you can do with PicMonkey!!

These are images I have created for my Beachbody Business!

Have lots of fun & don't be afraid to mess up!! Just start somewhere!!

P.S. Whenever I've used a pretty background, I paid for a subscription to Shutterstock and purchased their images!











... you get the idea! :)

If this was helpful and you'd like me to continue sharing business tips like this; please comment below and/or share this blog!!

Thanks for reading!

XO,
Brittany












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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

My Ultimate Reset Experience! Week ONE and Week TWO recaps!

Hey guys!

So the Ultimate Reset is in FULL effect in this house.

My husband came home from his training trip & dove straight into the Vegetarian Phase with me (week 2).  Before I tell you about that - let me give a total RECAP of Week One.

In WEEK ONE: 

My body was super tired
I was not moody
I was trying to get the HANG of supplement timing + recipes
I made some mistakes but quickly corrected them (I'll tell you about those)
I rested a lot & my body was thankful for that

My favorite foods from Week One were:

Miso Soup
Roasted Root Medley + Zucchini Cashew Soup :: Recipe HERE
Nori Rolls
Fruit plate for breakfast (which tastes like straight up CANDY now)


This was the MISO PASTE I bought from Whole Foods & it was delicious. I am not an Ultimate Reset expert - but it looked good to me! Its in the section with tempeh, tofu, and vegan cheeses.

I'll share my favorite Miso recipe when I recap Week Two! ;)

INSERT: WEEK TWO ---> The phase where you completely eliminate animal products. No dairy. No meat. No eggs. The focus is on veggies, fruits & whole grains. This phase introduces the supplement DETOX.

DETOX: helps remove toxins & waste in the colon. It isn't harsh on your system & doesn't make you RUN to the bathroom. They do you a little favor and add some lemon flavor - but trust me - it's not good ;) Just get it down!

Every day for breakfast you eat a BEAUTIFUL plate of seasonal fresh fruit. Some of my favorites to include are kiwis, pears, berries, and peaches.  Seriously.... so good.





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I really enjoyed this HEALTHY LITTLE FAUX MEXICAN MEAL!


Pinto Beans & Rice with Steamed Veggies:
(Makes 1 serving)

1/2 cup canned pinto beans, with liquid
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 tsp EVOO
1 tsp ground smoked paprika
1 dash ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp Bragg Liquid Aminos
Himalayan slat (to taste; optional)

Heat beans in medium saucepan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until hot. Drain. Add oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, Bragg Liquid Aminos, and salt if desired; mix well. Gently fold beans into warm cooked rice.

I still don't have a real STEAMER for my veggies. So I've been using this trick.




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One night I was in a SOUP mood - and was happy to find Sweet Potato & Roasted Red Pepper Bisque on the menu for Day 9!




I made this soup in NO time at all... used my Vitamix for most of it. SUPER EASY!

You see my cooler in the picture below because on Day 9 I travelled to Richmond with a friend to have some head shots done. I was a little nervous about the traveling aspect - but I planned ahead the night before - packed a cooler & stayed COMPLETELY on track. 

We had a lot of fun with the TALENTED Mrs. Virginia - incredibly talented Photographer & Makeup Artist. Go follow her HERE.


Back to the soup....



Sweet Potato & Roasted Red Pepper Bisque + Veggies:
(Makes 1 serving)

1 cup water (don't forget to use DISTILLED)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cubed
1/4 medium red bell pepper
1 tsp finely grated ginger root
1.5 tsp EVOO
2 tsp miso paste, mixed with 2 Tbsp hot water
1 cup vegetable broth (or water)
Bragg Liquid Aminos (or Himalayan Salt to taste; optional)
Herbal seasoning blend (to taste; optional)

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; add sweet potato; cook for 5-7 min. Drain. Set aside. Roast red bell pepper on grill or gas stovetop. Turn frequently until skin is evenly charred. Place in medium bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel for 10 minutes. Peel skin under running water. Remove seeds. Chop into 1/2 inch cubes.

Place sweet potato, bell pepper, ginger, oil, miso, & broth in a blender or food processor, in 2 or more batches if necessary; cover with lid & kitchen towel. Blend until smooth. If consistency is too thick, add water. Heat soup in a medium saucepan over medium heat (not needed with Vitamix); cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, or until hot. Add Bragg Liquid Aminos & seasoning blend if desired.

**Be careful adding Liquid Aminos - mine turned out a TAD too salty!


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My next favorite was basically to DIE for.

It tastes like a HEALTHY vegetable FRIED RICE!!



Quinoa-Lentil Pilaf:
(Makes 1 serving)

1.5 tsp EVOO
1/2 medium carrot, diced
1/2 medium stalk celery, diced
1/4 medium onion, diced
1/4 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/4 ground smoked paprika
1 dash cumin
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
3/4 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup cooked lentils
1.5 tsp grated lemon peel
1.5 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, paprika, cumin, and turmeric; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add quinoa, lentils, lemon peel, lemon juice, and parsley to cooked vegetables; heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Fluff with a fork & serve!

You can pair it with steamed veggies for dinner or Cucumber Tomato for lunch.



Cucumber Tomato Salad:
(Makes 1 serving)

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp EVOO
1 medium cucumber, partially peeled, cut lengthwise, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Tbsp chopped red onion
1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
Himalayan salt (to taste; optional)
Herbal Seasoning (to taste; optional)

Combine red wine vinegar & balsamic vinegars, lemon juice, and oil in small bowl; mix well. Set aside. Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, basil, salt (if desired) in a large bowl; mix well. Drizzle dressing over cucumber mixtures; toss gently to blend.

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Next Up!

One of my FAVORITE Lunches from Week 2!


Hearty Vegetable Miso Soup + Microgreen Salad:
(Makes 1 serving)

1 tsp EVOO
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium carrot, cut into thin diagonal slices
1 medium stalk celery, cut into thin diagonal slices
1/2 tsp finely grated peeled ginger
2 cups water (distilled!!)
1/4 cup broccoli florets
2 Tbsp chopped fresh green beans
1/4 cup shredded Napa cabbage (or bok choy)
1 Tbsp wakame seaweed 
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp green onion, sliced
1 Tbsp miso paster (iced with 2 Tbsp hot water)

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, carrot, and celery; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add water; cook at a gentle boil on low for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add broccoli, green beans, cabbage, and seaweed' cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes or until tender-crisp. Remove from heat. Add sesame oil, green onion, and miso; mix well. 

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My LAST meal to share with you is Kabocha Squash with Garlic-Tahini Filling + Grilled Zucchini.
(I used acorn squash and I burned the top of the tahini a little bit ; oops!)


Kabocha Squash with Garlic-Tahini Filling:
(Makes 2 (TWO) servings - 1/4 squash each)

1/2 medium kabocha or acorn squash, seeds removed
4 Tbsp sesame tahini
2 tsp miso paste
1 tsp clove garlic, chopped
2 tsp EVOO

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half. Place squash halves on baking sheet lightly coated with spray. Combine tahini, miso, garlic, & oil in a small bowl; mix well. Cover squash pieces evenly with tahini mixture. Bake for 30 minutes, or until squash is fork tender.
(Would have been 25 min for my oven).

The Zucchini I cut lengthwise, placed in large ziplock, squeeze one whole lemon into bag + dash of Himalayan salt. Let it sit in there for 10 minutes. Then grilled each side of zucchini on medium-high heat for 10 minutes each side. DELISH!

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Something that really helps me is having a LARGE BOWL set inside the fridge for my fruit. The drawers are packed FULL of veggies and I don't like to waste food -- so if I have my fruit OUT in a bowl - it's easier for me to GRAB it and make sure I USE it!



As of today, Day 14 - I am down 9lbs! I'm happy with my progress for sure! I no longer feel like a busted can of biscuits ;)



Week TWO -- I have been a little moody. No headache and not as tired. Not hungry in between meals. For snacks, I have been having Vegan Chocolate Shakeology + 2 tsp almond butter OR 1 green apple + 1 cup blueberries.

Here's a quick VIDEO on some of my HEADS UP's!





Thanks for reading!
xoxo

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PS: WISH ME LUCK!! Tomorrow I enter into the ALL VEGAN phase! I will keep you posted on my experience!







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