Clean Eating on Budget

Eating clean on a budget is NOT hard. We've established that it can be done and thankfully you don't have to break the bank to do it. You may have to do some planning around the seasons .. and well with Fall upon us, for me that is THE EASIEST to save money. WHY?

Soups & chili.


SUPER versatile and also the ingredients wont break your wallet and you can freeze them for pennies on the serving!

For example: This is my amazing (21 day fix approved) Chili recipe. 

I made some this week (even though it's 90 degrees still in West Texas) and here is the break down: 

Ingredients:

1 medium onion                                                                                       ($0.50)
vegetable broth                                                                                        ($1.29) 

tomato paste                                                                                           ($0.70)

can of black beans ($.90) / bag of hard black beans                                        ($1.50)

can of kidney or cannellini beans ($.90)  / bag of hard kidney beans                  ($1.50)

1 lb of ground turkey                                                                              ($4.99) 

^^^ Now i use fresh dried beans and soak then overnight then cook them in the crockpot on low for hours before I add my other ingredients .. WHY? For $1.50 a bag (so an added cost of $1.20) I get 3x the amount and NONE of the added sodium or processing!

The other ingredients are spices: (cumin, chili powder, garlic) 

I ALWAYS have these on hand because I make my own seasonings for everything ...  if you need to add these to your pantry, try places like the dollar store and big lots -- they are like 2-3 dollars cheaper EACH than the grocery store!! 

SO I put all this in the crockpot and stir on occasion and voila! 

All in all this 1 list of ingredients made TWELVE servings of turkey chili. That breaks down to spending $10.48 for the whole crockpot .... WHICH IS $0.87 A SERVING and 10 more meals I DO NOT have to cook!! 

Happy Fall!! 

Best,

Chelsea

facebook.com/chelsea.eckelkamp 

CIZE: The End of Exercise

Let's start by saying, "I am not a dancer". I'm normally that person that shys away from anything that resembles it. So when this new, hot dance program, CIZE, came out I never thought I would be the one to LOVE it.

CIZE brings the dance studio home with a lot of help for you to master professionally choreographed routines, step-by-step. It's an amazing alternative to getting fit for those who dislike the monotony of traditional forms of exercise such as weight work and cardio drills. At the end of each routine I was dripping sweat, laughing and smiling and didn't even realized I have scorched so many calories and burn fat. It's that good.

Now I have officially finished my 4 weeks of CIZE and while I have by no means mastered the moves, I can say that I've got a lot to show for it!! 

Here are my 4 weeks changes from CIZE! 

Total inches 6!
Total lbs 5!
Total confidence increase: 110%
Total # of laughs at myself: 5 billion!

This program has been tons of fun and I'm so happy to be able to share such an enjoyable way to lose and gain parts of myself with this.

The challenge pack for CIZE is on sale for 2 more days. With this link, you can get CIZE for free with an order of your choice Shakeology flavor.  If you think you want to give CIZE a shot, let's chat, but don't wait to snag yours.

Happy CIZE'ing you all!!!

- Chelsea

facebook.com/chelsea.eckelkamp

Holday Weight Loss/Gain

I know that this holiday was not perfect for my diet. I got in 90% of my workouts, but I definitely might have had an extra serving or two of food, slacked on my water consumption and increased my wine intake! (<--oops!)  Great news though -- tomorrow marks a new day! AND I get a chance to start again. Little choices add up to BIG changes!!

How was your holidays? Did you snack? Did you over indulge? Did you exercise at all? Do  you know the difference in a set back and failure?

 

Distractions happen to the best of us. We are creatures of habit and function off of routine -- when we sway from that we tend to make less than ideal decisions for our health. What we have to understand is that these set backs are not a failure, they are actually part of success. Since when has changing habits and losing weight been easy? If it were easy then we would not call it a success, it would just happen. So overcoming these set backs is what is pushing your to real success and real changes and real results. IT'S REAL LIFE PEOPLE!!!

 

 Did  you gain weight this holiday season? A great way to drop those 3-5 extra lbs fast is the 3 Day Refresh. Check out my own personal results here. Or you can purchase it directly here!

 

So next time you get down on yourself for a stumble here or there, remember, its just a set back, NOT a failure!!

3 Day Refresh

Okay all, so I just finished the 3 Day Refresh and the verdict is in ..... :::drumroll::: I am officially down 3 more pounds and 2.5 inches from the refresh!

I was a little skeptical about the plan, thinking I would be hungry and grumpy from it -- but nope! The shakes were so filling that on day 1 I could not even eat all of my lunch & shakes (lunch was 12 green beans and a cup of watermelon with a vanilla refresh shake). I was even able to do my workouts during it, however I did find that I was better off doing the modified versions of some of the more intense days, as I could feel how much faster my body's muscles were fatiguing and wanted to stay safe :)    Looking to try it? Check it out here!

So check out these results --- 3 days people, just 3 days!!

So what is the 3 Day Refresh? 

The 3-Day Refresh is 3-day program of specially formulated shakes, healthy snacks, and delicious, easy-to-prepare meals that have been scientifically designed to help you lose weight and break the cycle of bad eating while dramatically improving the way you feel.  Unlike juice fasts or liquid cleanses that are high in sugar and low in protein (which can leave you feeling weak and sluggish), the 3-Day Refresh is scientifically designed to help support your metabolism while nourishing your vital organs.* Plus, you actually get to eat delicious, real food during this program. 

Why Refresh?

• You need a clean break from a period of unhealthy eating.

• You used to eat pretty well but have recently fallen off the wagon and need some help getting back on. 

• You want to jump-start healthy eating habits for a new workout program. 

• You want to quickly lose a few pounds for an upcoming event. 

• You’ve never been a healthy eater, but are ready to kick-start better nutrition for the first time.

• You want your clothes to fit better. 

• You want more energy. 

• You love food and want to be satisfied while you lose weight and get healthier.

• You’ve tried liquid fasts or other fad diets and they simply don’t work.

Looking to try this out? Check it out here! 

dinner on night one 

the fiber drink didn't taste bad, it was just weird texture!! 

Black Friday Sales

Online shopping > In Store Shopping ...

Seriously, going to the stores this time of year gives me anxiety that I just choose not to deal with!

BUT, I did just save 85% on some new Beachbody products (new programs, equipment, weights and toys). If anyone else likes good deals... and online shopping you should check out this FAB sale link real quick before things sell out!

It's ABSOLUTELY worth browsing through! 

https://www.teambeachbody.com/Shop/HolidaySpecials?referringRepId=481991

Recharge & Refocus

What do you do to recharge and refocus after an off day?

Today I felt like I was just half a step off all day. Can't quite put my finger on why, but tonight was not going my way (sat in traffic 30 min longer than the norm, dog puked all over the couch, burned my dinner while dealing with said dog mess- she seems to be fine btw ). And just when I was starting to regret getting up this morning the doorbell rings and my next 30 day supply of my fav meal shows up. Now sitting on the (opposite) couch with sleeping dog at my side, candles burning, listening to 'throwback jamz' on the TV, reading an insightful book, and thankfully drinking another shake for the day for my dinner. Trying to recenter before wrapping up the day and finding that half step tomorrow.

For me the biggest part of my fitness journey has to be the changes I've made in my eating habits so far. Most mornings I enjoy my Shakeology for breakfast after my workout, but on the weekends I like to save my shakes for lunch so I'm not tempted to eat out while running errands. Which leaves a huge hole for breakfast foods in my weekend routine.

And in that hole ... PANCAKES! These bad boys are 21 Day Fix approved and they were super scrumptious!

Enjoy!

November Promo!

WHOOOAAA!?!? BOTH of these TOGETHER!?!

Yup - The 3 Day Refresh (incredible cleanse) AND PiYo are together and DISCOUNTED RIGHT NOW through November!

PiYo = LOVE. This is my go to workout program to change things up. I ALWAYS need to work on flexibility and balance but I still want to sweat! PiYo is that PERFECT program to rehabilitate after injury, firm up and help you work on your flexibility and strength with low impact workouts. You will see noticeable change in your total body!

Do you need to jumpstart your weightless goals? Do you need to get over a plateau? Do you need to recover from a fun weekend with family where you just totally overindulged? Use the 3 DAY REFRESH!

You will feel clean, energized and ready to tackle PiYo after 3 days and you will have Shakeology for 30 days to continue providing your body with whole food nutrition!

I would love to help you start your fitness journey with this awesome combination. SO SMART!! PiYo alone is discounted for the month of November and the two together are a steal with discounted shipping, both programs, the supplements AND 30 days of Shakeology.

Refresh: http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/Ekamp?bctid=3591210905001

PiYo: http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/Ekamp?bctid=3695942706001

Halloween Candy

Halloween is such a great time of year --- to test your willpower that is! 

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Now, consider this ...

If 2 Reese's is 180 calories and my chocolate Shakeology is 160 calories + a tablespoon of peanut butter is 90 calories then for just 70 calories more I get an ENTIRE meal in the form of a milkshake that not only tastes just as delicious as Reese's but keeps me full, doesn't have the same sugar crash, curbs my cravings for the rest of the Halloween goods, helps me lose weight, and increases my energy levels.

Now which to choose ... It's a NO BRAINER!