Clean Eating Starter Group

Time to take control of your fate!

I'm hosting a clean eating information group on FB that starts Monday the 25th. I would love for you to join myself and a couple other coaches for an inside look at how clean eating is easier than you think, & we will have lots of recipes to share:) We are also giving each of our participants a FREE sample meal plan! 

Join us today!

 You can click here to go to KP FITNESS, LLC on FB to message me direct or to follow for upcoming events!!

SPRING IS HERE!!!!

SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG AT THE PHILLIPS HOUSE!

TO MY SURPRISE...

I went to get my kid's organic veggie garden ready for this growing season, I was shocked to see asparagus ready for cutting!

As a health and fitness coach one of the biggest fears that clients who are new to clean eating is the cost of fresh produce. This is a very understandable fear considering the cost of organic veggies and fruit are on the rise and is generally always one of the most expensive items on your grocery list. 

With that being said, I first always ask them if they could grow a small veggie garden, and if not we try to find the best deals from our local supermarkets. My kid's organic veggie garden is a small raised bed that they tend to themselves as my husband and I tend to the BIG family garden! These beds are very inexpensive to make and as you can see they pay off immensely.

Also a very cost effective way to get the fresh produce you need to "stay clean" and support your local produce growers is to check out you local farmers market. They provide several different types of fruits and veggies that are harvested fresh from our local farmers!  

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CLEAN EATING PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Kayla C. Phillips

Independent Beachbody Coach

www.kpweightloss.com

(877) 761-3852

FIND ME ON FACEBOOK AT KP FITNESS!

HOMESTYLE HUMMUS!

THIS RECIPE IS SO EASY!

This hummus is just so simple, so easy, and so satisfying. I literally can’t stop eating it. Serve with pita bread or chips, veggies, as a sandwich spread, as a sub for deviled eggs or enjoy it straight from the bowl.

My kids love this stuff!!!

EASY HUMMUS

PREP:

5 mins

TOTAL:

5 mins

Creamy, smooth hummus that requires just 8-ingredients, one bowl and 5 minutes to make!

Serves: 5

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
• 2 tablespoon of minced garlic (leave it out if you dislike garlic, also smoked garlic is good too) 
• 3 tablespoon Safflower oil (you can also use olive oil)
• 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 
• 2 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
• 
  

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add chickpeas, garlic, safflower oil, lemon juice, Cajun, water, and onion salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy (if needed, add more water one tablespoon at a time and continue blending until it reaches your desired consistency).
2. Transfer to a bowl. 

NOTES:

For a smoother and creamier texture, remove the skins from the chickpeas by gently pinching them prior to step 1.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving size: 1/4 cup hummus | Calories: 113 | Fat: 5g | Carbs: 13g | Sodium: 328mg | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 4g

Below is the exact brand of ingredients that I use in my recipe!

If you are interested in learning more about EATING CLEAN or becoming a challenger in my next FB CHALLENGE GROUP please just click the links and fill out the application. Thanks and GOD BLESS! 

                                                                 Kayla C. Phillips

                                                      Independent Beachbody Coach

                                                           www.kpweightloss.com

                                                          kayla@kpweightloss.com

                                                                  (877) 761-3852

DAY 1: 21DAY FIX XTREME

Day 1 of The 21 Day Fix  Xtreme is in the record books!

This morning I weighed in at 136lbs. I have been doing PIYO but I have been cheating on my meal planning for 2weeks now:( I was originally going to finish my PIYO before I started the extreme but I changed my mind after i weighed in this week. I needed a fresh start to get me back to normal, so here I am:) 

Im going to be updating my blog weekly with transformation pics and weigh ins, also, I

will be posting my 21 day fix extreme recipes that I use the most:)

If you have any questions about the program or are interested in purchasing the program please visit my webpage kpweightloss.com or if your interested in becoming a challenger in my next online fitness and accountability group click here :)

DAY 1: 21DFX: 136LBS

SOUR PATCH GRAPES

So it's no surprise... i love candy!

I'm always looking for healthy alternatives to my favorite candies. Pinterest has become my very best friend when it comes to sharing recipes! 

So today, when I was at the Wilco gas station, I probably stood there for five minutes trying to rationalize buying and eating a box of sour patch kids. I tried everything way possible to talk myself into it. "You have earned it, You are 10lbs below what your goal weight was go for it, Your gonna workout when you get home anyway you'll burn it off". 

Fast forward 2hrs. later, I did get my workout in but I'm still craving those little sour beasts! The biggest thing I have learned in this weight loss journey is you CANNOT out work a bad diet. This realization was a hard pill to swallow but I know it to be true! 

THANK THE GOOD LORD ABOVE FOR PINTEREST! 

So now I'm aimlessly plugging in to Pinterest when BAM! I find the coolest recipe in the whole world! It was exactly what I needed so I definitely wanted to share it with everyone! THIS IS GENIUS! 

CANDIED GRAPES

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 box melon fusion jello
• Grapes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove grapes from stem and rinse with water thoroughly.
2. Strain in a colander.
3. Spread gelatin onto a plate or shallow bowl.
4. Coat grapes in gelatin.
5. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow gelatin to set.

21 DAY FIX EXTREME

I'm so excited about this group! The 21 Day Fix Extreme just released earlier this week and we want 10 men and women who want EXTREME WEIGHT LOSS RESULTS to join us! Let me know if you are interested and I will get you ready to start the best journey of your life!!!

Click Here for a glimpse of what the program is like and what it has to offer you!

LEMON AND BERRY ICE CUBES

     HERE IS ANOTHER YUMMY TWIST TO PLAIN WATER THAT WILL HAVE YOU AND YOUR KIDS WANTING TO DRINK MORE WATER AS WELL! THIS SIMPLE RECIPE WILL HAVE YOU  DRINKING MORE WATER IN A HURRY! REMEMBER YOUR TOTAL AMOUNT OF WATER  CONSUMPTION DAILY SHOULD BE EQUAL TO HALF YOUR BODY WEIGHT. 

     YOUR WEIGHT DIVIDED BY 2 IS THE NUMBER OF OUNCES YOUR BODY NEEDS DAILY!

Makes 30 Lemon and Berry Fruit Infused Ice Cubes.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 2 lemons
• 2 cups of frozen berry medley (strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry or your choice)
• 2 silicone ice cube trays

Get started:

Use a vegetable peeler to remove the rind of one lemon. Try to only get the bright yellow part and not the white. Bring lemon peel and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Set aside to cool.

Slice the other lemon thinly into rings, then into 8 triangles like when cutting a pie.

Add berries and lemon triangles to the ice cube trays.  Get creative and artistic, arranging the fruit so that it’s most colorful on the outside. Fill the trays ¼ through, then place in the freezer for 1 hour. This will ensure that the fruit does not float to the top.

Remove the Lemon and Berry Fruit Infused Ice Cubes tray from the freezer and fill to the top with water. Place the tray back into the freezer until the cubes frozen all the way through. You can move the cubes to a freezer bag and start over if you are throwing a large party.

Store in the freezer until you are ready to use. The cubes will keep for up to 2 weeks.

MY NEW FAVORITE DRINK!

OK SO IT'S COLD OUTSIDE, THE WIND IS BLOWING SO HARD IT SOUNDS LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN IS MOWING DOWN MY HOUSE AND WE ARE EXPECTING SNOW! 

WITH THAT BEING SAID, YOU WOULD THINK I WOULD WANT SOMETHING WARM AND SOOTHING...WELL THE WATER FREAK IN ME SAYS NO, THEREFORE I HAVE LOOKED AND LOOKED FOR A NEW WATER RECIPE THAT WOULD GIVE ME A YUMMY CHANGE OF PACE ALL DAY! 

THIS IS WHAT I FOUND! COOLING PEACH AND MINT INFUSED WATER! OH MY, THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE DRINK!

Makes 1 pitcher of Cooling Peach and Mint Infused Water, refill up to 8 times.

Ingredients:

• 1 long sprig of Mint, or a handful of leaves you can tie together with kitchen twine
• 10 frozen Peach Slices, plus more to garnish (optional)
• Water and Ice

Get started:

Drop peaches in your pitcher, then the mint, top with ice and water and place in fridge for 4 hours or overnight. Serve in a wine glass*, garnish with a frozen peach slice (also acts as a ice cube) you can refill the pitcher up to 8 times, or until the flavor dissipates. I found that leaving the mint leaves on the sprig was easier and I got less debris in my drink that way too.

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!!

TOMORROW I THE BIG DAY Y'ALL!

THE 21 DAY FIX EXTREME LAUNCHES FEBRUARY 2ND. 2015!

FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF LOVE SO WHY NOT LOVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TO 

MAKE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGE. 

NO CHOCOLATES OR CARDS BUT SOMETHING REAL THAT WILL LAST FOREVER! 

GOOD HABITS ARE HARD TO FORM AFTER A LIFETIME OF BAD ONES.  BAD DIET, BAD CHOICES, NO EXERCISE  ALL LEADS TO AN EARLY DEATH AND WHO WANTS TO DIE YOUNG? WE ALL WANT TO SEE OUR GRANDCHILDREN GROW UP AND WE ALL WANT TO BE HEALTHY AND FIT BUT I KNOW HOW HARD IT CAN BE TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP, SO LET ME HELP YOU! 

IF YOU ARE READY TO MAKE THE COMMITMENT TO GET HEALTHY AND FIT, CLICK HERE, AND I WILL GET YOU STARTED!

LOOK WHAT CAME IN THE MAIL!

IT'S PIYO TIME!

     I'm so excited to start this new journey, after finishing P90 I just wanted to chill out for a while, but the coach in me quickly dismissed that! LOL!

    

     I chose Piyo because I have lost a lot of my flexibility over the past 5yrs.  I have always enjoyed Yoga and Pilates. It really grounds me, I have a pretty demanding life (as we all do) but sometimes I just need to unplug and recharge. Yoga and Pilates has always been my safe outlet<3

     My goals for this program are to simply build strength in my entire body, not just legs or arms but all over strength.  I'm excited to see my mind re-ground itself and tune into my body once again!

I plan to post weekly updates!

Click HERE if you would like more info on PIYO and how it can help you!

Fit Fam

Who says you can't workout with your kids at home and I mean really workout? 

NOT THIS GIRL!

This is my 13yr old, she is one of my biggest supporters and motivators! This kid pushes me when I'm just not feeling it and makes sure I push to give it my all! Love her!

I would love to help you on your fitness journey, if you are interested click HERE!

WINTER GAMES!

ARE YOU TIRED OF FIGHTING FOR YOUR FITNESS IN THIS AWFULLY COLD WEATHER?

WELL I'VE GOT SOMETHING TO HELP YOU BEAT THE WINTER BLUES. ON FACEBOOK, I'M LEADING A FREE CHALLENGE GROUP THAT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. THE OVERALL WINNER FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH WILL RECEIVE A BEACHBODY WORKOUT DVD!

I WOULD LOVE TO COACH YOU, HELP YOU FIND THE PROGRAM THAT FITS YOU, AND  MOTIVATE YOU TO GET THE BODY YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED! 

Click HERE if your interested in joining us and I will get you started!

2015 NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/kaylacphillips

For the first time in my adult life, I will NOT have the New Years Resolution to lose weight! I can't really express how good this feels! I started the 21 Day fix on June 4th of 2014 and weighed in at 148lbs. My original goal was to lose 13lbs, but flash forward to today, I'm actually 20lbs lighter than the day I started my programs!  

This journey started out as a selfish "ME" project, I didn't really have high hopes that it would work but I thought I would give it a fair chance and finish the program. To my surprise at the end of 30 days I was down 10lbs, and felt great!

I WOULD LOVE TO COACH YOU, HELP YOU FIND THE PROGRAM THAT FITS YOU, AND  MOTIVATE YOU TO GET THE BODY YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED!

If you are ready to start your fitness journey, click HERE!

Are you going to pledge to get fit for your new year resolution? I can help! My next Fitness Accountability Group will start on Jan. 1st. Let me know if your interested just click HERE & I'll get you ready!!!! 

A FEW SIMPLE WAYS TO START EATING "CLEAN"!

1-Drink half your weight in water ounces each day! For example, I weight 130lbs and I drink a minimum of 65oz. If your not a fan of plain water, add fruit! My fav is cucumbers and lemon!

2-Get ride of fake foods! Rule of thumb here is... If its made in a plant DONT eat it and if it comes from a plant EAT IT! A way to start gradually is replace your refined breads and pasta thats made with white flour with ones made from whole grains.

3-Trick your tastebuds! when your used to using salt, & other additives for your food, it can be hard to adjust to the new subtle flavors of whole foods. So mix the Old with the New. For instance, from brown rice to white rice, mix the two and gradually decrease to amount of whit rice each time you make it until your eating only brown rice:)

4-More fruits and veggies! Add a piece of fruit with breakfast and lunch and add a portion of veggies to lunch and dinner!

5-MEAT and Protein! Start out by simply buying lean meat that was grass fed. Eggs need to be free range or pasture raised.

6-Organic fruits and veggies! 

7-Shopping! Most of the whole natural foods are found on the outside aisles of the store.

8-Lables are bad! Avoid hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors & colors, preservatives, high amounts of fat, sodium and added sugar. 

***IF IT HAS A LABEL-BAD***

***NO LABEL- GOOD***

*Last but not least- COOK AT HOME SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE PUTTING IN YOUR BODY!

Click HERE if you would like more information on clean eating and fitness motivation!

TACO SOUP

***Ingredients***

1 lb extra lean ground turkey, grass-fed beef, or ground chicken breast

1 onion, chopped

1 pkg ranch dressing mix 

1 pkg taco seasoning mix 

1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, drained

1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, drained

1 can (16 oz) whole kernel corn

1 can (8 oz) rotel-style tomatoes

1 can (8 oz) diced tomatoes

***Directions***

1. Brown meat & onions, drain

2. Mix ranch & taco seasonings into meat

3. Add the rest of the ingredients into mixture (you may also need to add a little bit of water)

4. Simmer for at least 1 hour (we let ours simmer in the crock pot but you could also cook in a large pan)

*** We usually double this recipe so we have leftovers for lunch during the week***

QUINOA AND ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD

Ever tried quinoa? (pronounced: KEEN-waaaah)

If not, you’re missing out. This highly nutritious side dish provides a complete source of protein, and is loaded with

magnesium as well as all 9 essential amino acids.

***Salad recipe***

• Prepare 1⁄4 cup of quinoa according to package directions. (This is about 1 cup of cooked quinoa).

• Roast whatever vegetables you have on hand. Typical choices are broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, onions, carrots, and asparagus. Just chop them into similar-sized pieces, drizzle with olive oil and a little salt, spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet, and roast in a 400-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.

• Chop a handful of flat-leaf parsley (about 1⁄4 cup).

• Drizzle with dressing: Whisk 2 tablespoons of olive oil with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

OH SO YUMMY CHICKEN BAKE

This is one of my favorite finds on pinterest!

***Ingredients***

-Skinless chicken breasts chopped into 2 inch cubes

-1/2 cup chicken broth

-1 lb red potatoes chopped into 2 inch cubes

-1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces.

-Red and yellow peppers sliced into 1 inch pieces.

-1 onion sliced

-1/3 cup fresh basil

-4 garlic cloves sliced thin

-1.5 tbsp olive oil

-1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary

-Ground pepper to taste

***Directions***

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and add chicken, potatoes, veggies, basil, garlic, chicken broth and olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary add pepper if desired. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender! ENJOY!

***Clean Eating Roasted Shrimp and Green Beans***

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES

***Ingredients***

For the beans:

1 lb. green beans trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper

For the shrimp:

1 lb. medium-large raw shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled

1 tbsp olive oil (plus a little extra to brush on roasting pan)

zest from one lemon (save the lemon and cut into fourths)

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

***Directions***

Preheat oven to 425.

Once the shrimp has been peeled and cleaned, rinse it under cold water. Be sure to pat the shrimp really dry (if the shrimp is not dry it will steam rather than roast!).

Place the trimmed and cut beans in a bowl and toss with extra virgin olive oil, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Cayenne pepper.

Place shrimp in another bowl with the extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.

Brush roasting pan with olive oil or use a non-stick spray, then arrange beans on pan in a single layer (as much as possible). Roast beans 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, toss the beans and arrange shrimp on top and roast 8-10 minutes more or until shrimp are just done.

Squeeze the four lemon quarters over the shrimp and beans and serve immediately.

Makes 2-4 servings.

3-DAY REFRESH POST RESULTS!

My Love-Hate Fix It All!

I'm a little late posting but I wanted to give y'all an update on how it went! As you can imagine it's not easy to do this program but it is well worth the time an effort that you have to put into it! 

Now... The Nitty Gritty

I lost 3lbs and I lost 3inches overall and my pants fit great! Also you can see that I really chiseled out a lot. I have also been doing P90 and was currently doing the "A" portion of the program at the same time I was doing the 3-Day Refresh!  I'm extremely impressed with my results and will do another round after the holidays. I would recommend this program to anyone who has maybe fell off the "clean eating" wagon or just overindulged  during the holidays to get a fresh jump start to getting back on track!

If you would like more information on the 3-Day Refresh just click HERE!