Banana Blueberry Muffins

Who loves muffins??

You can’t see me but I am totally raising my hand! 😉 There is just something about a muffin that goes great with coffee and busy mornings. I came across this recipe from the Fixate cookbook by Autumn Calabrese and it is featured on her cooking show, also called Fixate.

My two FAVORITE things about this muffin, besides it being delicious, is that it is completely sugar free and gluten free! There is NO added sugar and still tastes sweet. In our house we are typically gluten free. Myself and my two oldest kiddos have gluten intolerance and just overall feel better when we aren’t consuming it. We try our absolute best to be gluten free but I stray sometimes because certified gluten free products don’t always mean HEALTHY products. That is a topic for another time!

 

Also I want to note that this recipe makes a great BASE, I added in blueberries for the sake of this recipe but feel free to add in: apples, nuts, mixed berries, chocolate chips (yes I said it!), pineapple etc. Any variation would be great. (Also if you make it using something other then blueberries come back to the comments and tell me what you did and how your family approved!

OK so let’s get into this recipe…SUPER simple:

Ingredients (yields about 9 muffins) :

• 2 eggs
• 2 mashed over ripe bananas
• 1 1/2 cups of almond flour
• 1 tbsp melted grass fed butter (such as Kerrygold)
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• dash of sea salt
• 1/2 cup chopped add-ins (such as blueberry, apples, pineapple, etc)

1. Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees
2. lightly beat eggs and the mashed bananas, add in melted butter (hand mixer or stand mixer would be fine)
3. combine dry ingredients in a bowl (almond flour, baking soda and salt) lightly whisk to combine
4. add dry ingredients to banana mixture, blend until combined
5. add to muffin pan using muffin liners (I even sprayed mine very lightly with a bit of coconut oil)
6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown, checking with the center with a toothpick until it comes out clean.

That’s it! Very simple, easy ingredients that you probably have on hand anyway. Now the yield will vary depending on the size of bananas but it typically should yield about 9 muffins.

If you are following the 21 Day Fix program, or another program that uses the containers  for portion control these muffins, 1 muffin, is the same as 1 purple and 1 blue.

I actually doubled my batch and put them in the freezer. I love to have a muffin with my coffee in the morning. It takes me a bit to wake up and I do get hungry but not making any breakfast before I get my caffeine 🙂

When you make these I want to hear how the family loves them or what fruits you added in. Come back and tell me in the comments! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

21 Day Fix Meal Plan

I don’t know about you but I am already thinking SPRING BREAK! We have a Spring Break trip planned so I am already focused on whipping my booty into bikini body shape! (well at least be half way comfortable in my bathing suit!) I LOVE using the 21 Day Fix! It has been great for me and so easy to use!

**Don’t have the 21 Day Fix yet? Get it HERE**

I do like to plan out my meals and REPEAT some of the same ones because:

1. It makes shopping easier and cheaper

2. I am a creature of habit and do not mind

3. It is easier for me being a work at home mom with two toddlers running around if I can use the same meal ideas

4. It avoids the “What do I make for dinner tonight?” question that seems to hit about 3:30pm every day!… It is then I realize I forgot to thaw any meat and we don’t have many options! (Please tell me I am not the only one who has done that before!)

21DFMealPlan 21DFMealPlan.jpeg

For calorie bracket 1200-1499

Not familiar with the 21 Day Fix?

The program I use daily  is a GREAT place to start! Because as much as I HATE to admit it, weight loss is 80% what we eat (and how much) and only 20% exercise! It’s not another diet. In fact, it’s EXACTLY the opposite. 21 Day Fix lets you EAT! Only in just the right portions, so you don’t feel miserable and deprived – but you CAN finally start losing weight.

There are seven exclusive containers. Each one is color-coded for a different kind of food, and pre-measured for the precise portion. If the food  fits in the container, you can eat it!

Then I combine this eating plan with one 30-minute workout a day. The program comes with seven 30 minute workouts on dvd. So each day you know exactly what to eat and what workout to do! The workouts cover a little bit of everything: total body, upper body, lower body, yoga, pilates. It is nice to have a different one each day so that you don’t get bored!

Then I also drink a delicious daily superfood protein shake that helps give you energy for your workouts, reduces junk-food cravings, and may help you reach your fitness goals faster. A nutrient-dense combination of antioxidants, phytonutrients, adaptogens, and many other rare ingredients gives your body nutrients you can’t get from a normal diet. I have seen lots of health benefits by drinking it daily that I can tell you about also! I totally recommend it!

**Don’t have the 21 Day Fix yet? Get it HERE**

Want to join my 21 Day Fix bootcamp?

I will coach your virtually in a private peer group of other who are also starting the 21 Day Fix. Like the meal plan above I will custom create one for YOU, your food likes AND your calorie bracket. Purchase your 21 Day Fix (**Don’t have the 21 Day Fix yet? Get it HERE**) then come find me HERE and send me a message that you bought your 21 Day Fix and are already to get bootcamp stated!

21 Day Fix Extreme- Day 1

I wanted to use this space as a journal as I go through the next 21 days on the 21 Day Fix Extreme. I have about 7 more pounds that I NEED to get rid of! Bathing suit season will be here for me at the end of April. Hubby and I will be spending four days in Las Vegas, so I am on a mission! Also, at the end of May is my 30th Birthday (eek! I am SO NERVOUS about this!)

I had made it one of my goals this year to be in the best shape of MY life by my 30th birthday. I know I have some time but THIS is the program that is going to get me there!

The 21 Day Fix Extreme comes with two different eating plans. I chose the one that is called “Countdown to Competition” (aka bikini competition). I have ZERO intentions of signing up for fitness compassion at the end of this but I really just need a plan to tell me what to eat and when to eat it! As mush as I LOVE the 21 Day Fix, I think I get overwhelmed with all of the choices and the possibilities. For me at this time in life, I need to be told what do!

Day 1- The first half of the day was great! I got up and had heated up my oats, I made a big batch of them yesterday to have for the week. I also made some scrambled eggs. Two hours later and I am eating again! I had my Shakeology, Then I got my Plyo Fix Extreme workout in and needed some lunch. That workout was really hard! I love the challenge but I don’t think I spaced my eating out well enough and it definitely effected my energy and endurance for the workout. So after the Plyo Fix Extreme I had a salad with organic spinach/kale mix and some chicken breast. Later in the day I had more chicken, brussel sprouts and 2 eggs. I also made sure to have lots of water today and I had two cups of hot tea.

Today is a carb depletion day and I am definitely feeling it as I sit here before bed. I don’t feel bad but I don’t feel “normal”. My body doesn’t do well without carbs, BUT its not without carbs I just had them about 13 hours ago! lol

Ok I am going to cut this off because it is getting lengthy, plus I want to go to sleep so I can wake up and eat CARBS! lol 🙂

15 by Christmas

With only 17 days left until CHRISTMAS, yes I said it 17 DAYS!!!!! Can you believe it?! It’s my FAVORITE time of year but time always flies!

Anyhow back to the point, I have really been trying to get back in the fitness game. I AM GOING to lose 5 pounds BEFORE the new year!

Would you guys like to do this with me and help hold me accountable?! let’s use the hashtag #15bychristmas when we are posting accountability pics on IG, you guys all follow me right? If not do it NOW! @linseybfitness

3 Day Refresh RESULTS!!

A week ago I posted a video explaining my 3 Day Refresh. (Missed it? Click HERE to see it!)

The 3 Day Refresh is a cleanse to reboot your system. It does flush out toxins and cleanse the system but for ME the reason why I did it was because I needed to break my sugar cravings. I need a few days of sugar free to break from bad habits I have had for a long time.

Just a quick review, the 3 Day Refresh is a 3 day eating plan where you eating fresh fruits and veggies, shakeology, fiber sweep, and the special formulated refresh shakes.

Day One: I felt pretty good! I didn’t find it all that hard to stick to actually. I had moments g the day when I was getting hungry but that was typically right before I was supposed to eat/drink something. Dinner was a little but hard as everyone in my house was eating a home cooked meal, made by me, and I was having veggies and a shake. My energy level for the day was great and I even completed the workout Pilates fix, found in the 21 Day Fix series.

Day Two: So let me be real with you all….
Day two was HARD! When you are on the 3 Day Refresh you have to really increase your water intake to help clean your bowels and flush out the toxins. Day two left me feeling very bloated from the fiber sweep drink the day before and the insane amounts of fluids I was having between shakes and keeping my water intake around a gallon. I was pretty lethargic and a little irritable. In the evening I ended up getting a headache but that is pretty common because I wasn’t having caffeine and that’s when all the toxins are kicked up and swirling around to make their exit! Went to bed early.

Day Three: I woke up feeling GREAT! I was in a good mood, not so bloated, had lots of energy throughout the day and it was easy! I wasn’t very hungry and had to remind myself it was take for another shake or snack. Now with that being said I was already planning what kind of breakfast I was going to eat on morning 4! 🙂

Oh! I wanted to also say that the shakes were yummy! Nothing on this tasted bad. The fiber sweep you mixed with 8 ounces of water so I definitely did try and chug those, but they’d didn’t taste badly.

MY RESULTS:
-4 pounds
-3.5 inches overall

 

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

Name(required)

Email(required)

Website

Comment(required)

Submit

Δ

Mini Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Hey guys!

I hope you all are having a fabulous weekend! I am currently sticking to the 21 Day Fix meal plan because I am DETERMINED to lose the last 7 pounds of “baby weight” before this new year hits!

I whipped up these delicious little ground turkey meatloaf muffins so I wanted to share!

All measurements are approximate, I just used what I thought would be best! Feel free to use whatever seasonings you have on hand and like in your meatloaf, you do NOT have to use the ones I have here!

If you are like me and are following the 21 Day Fix two of these will count as one red container! Don’t have the 21 Day Fix? Find it HERE and then friend me on Facebook (Facebook.com/linseybritton ) and I will get you added to a super awesome accountability group!

 

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

Name(required)

Email(required)

Website

Comment(required)

Submit

Δ

21 Day Fix Extreme Launch

Hey all! I wanted to take the time today to let you all in on a little secret….

The HOTTEST fitness program coming to the market in 2015 is the 21 Day Fix Extreme! What is the 21 Day Fix Extreme?

The 21 Day Fix Extreme is a simple to follow, ease to use all inclusive fitness and nutrition program. The workouts consist of cardio and strength training to maximize your results in just 21 days.You have probably seen the infomercial or the containers floating around on pinterest. This program, also created by celebrity trainer Autumn Calabrese, will use the portion control containers again as well to make sure we have our nutrition in check!

“21 Day Fix Extreme is a complete functional fitness program that targets every muscle in the body to help you will torch calories while creating a leaner, stronger and more functional physique.”

Ok so are YOU READY?? Willing to join me mid February for the first test group? Fill out the information below and as the news rolls out I will keep give you all updated information as soon as it is released!

 21 Day Fix Interest List Here

10 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season!

If you are anything like me your December is pretty much jam packed with family outings, work holiday parties, and of course holiday celebrations with family and friends. What usually goes on at these parties? Well EATING and DRINKING of course! Tis the season to be merry right? 🙂

I LOVE the Holiday season, it truly is my favorite time of year. BUT…. I really don’t like putting on the extra weight! This year I have been so focused on retraining my brain to not crave sugar and not to eat emotionally when I am stressed out!

I put together this little graphic for you all and I really hope you will pin and share with your friends and families! Shoot I am even going to save it and the lock screen on my phone, so every time I pick up my phone I am reminded of what I need to do avoid the holiday weight gain!

3 Day Refresh!

How many of you have dome a cleanse before? If so can you give me so feedback please??

First off, Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday! I could eat a full Thanksgiving meal once a week and not get tired of it! I am a total fan of Miss Cubison’s cornbread stuffing and some gravy! EEK so bad! So needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed my Thanksgiving meal and the family time that accompanied it!

Now that the holiday weekend is coming to a close I wanted to give the 3 Day Refresh a try from Beachbody. I have heard TONS of great reviews and I was eager to try. I have really fallen off the clean eating wagon since Halloween so I needed something to reset and refresh my system. I am hoping to flush out the sodium, the bloat, and mainly help curb my sweet tooth as I jump into another round of the 21 Day Fix!

Here is a quick video of me unboxing my 3 Day Refresh! Let me know what you think! I am going to be updating each night, so tomorrow look for the end of Day 1 video!

P90 is HERE!!

I am SO EXCITED that P90 is HERE you guys!!

I am sure you have heard of P90x and Insanity, Focus T25 etc these are all Beachbody’s products and they are fantastic!

Today we had a brand new program launch called P90. P90 was created by trainer Tony Horton; of the P90x, X2 and X3 series. Those programs however are extreme! P90 is more of a gateway to getting fit regardless of the amount of weight you need to loose, your age, or if this is your first ever fitness program.

I will be completing P90 and I am looking for at least ONE, the more the merrier, to join me. Yes there is a cost involved, you have to pay to purchase the program BUT I want someone to do this with me! We will start on the same day, and end on the same day! I need a success partner! Most of the workouts are only 30 minutes, the entire phase one is only 25 minutes! Your product purchase will be complete with EVERYTHING you need to be successful!

Beachbody is hosting a contest for coaches and their customers who complete this program together.

The prizes up for grabs are:

• ONE Grand Prize winner will receive a hometown visit and private workout with Tony Horton
• THREE different winners will receive a P90X Collection Kit (P90X, X2, X3, P90 kits – all signed by Tony)
• THREE different winners will receive brand new P90 apparel
• THREE different winners will receive a personalized video message from Tony

In addition to this contest Beachbody is also giving a $5 donation to the Wounded Warriors in honor of trainer Tony Horton’s late father.

So not only will you be doing something AMAZING for yourself, having ME as your success partner, donating $5 to charity, being entered to win several awesome prizes, PLUS a nutrition guide!

From the trainer Tony Horton himself:

Here’s something you thought I’d never say…

Hardcore workouts aren’t for everybody. I mean, what if you just want to lose 20 pounds? Or get back some of the muscle tone you had in college. Maybe you just want to get out of bed in the morning without a backache. For that all you need is something straightforward. Fundamental. Doable.

That’s why I created the NEW Workout.  Whether you used to be in shape and feel fitness has now passed you by, or you’ve never worked out a day in your life, my workout is your easy-to-follow way to lose substantial weight, have the energy to run and play with your kids, and feel better in everything you do—without the agony of high-intensity exercise.

What do the results look like?

  

Want to be my success partner for P90?

Every month I host a 30 day challenge group. Order your P90 kit here and then friend request on Facebook and then send me a message telling me you already purchased your P90 kit and are all set to be my partner! If you are interested in learning more about P90, Shakeology, or any other fitness programs PLEASE email me at linseybfitness@gmail.com I would be more then happen to help and share my expertise!

How much will P90 Cost?

P90 will be released at the end of September at a cost of $79.90 for the base kit and $160 (originally $180) for the Challenge Pack (base kit + Shakeology).  The Challenge Pack will be on sale at the promotional price of $160 through October 31st.

What’s Included?

It is expected that the base kit will include:

• Simple Kitchen Nutrition Guide (meal plan)
• 10 Workouts on 4 DVDs (plus a bonus workout)
• 4 Step Power Plan
• 6 Day Shred
• “How to Hit It” Tutorial
• 90 Day Workout Calendar
• 1 Pro-grade Resistance Band

 

*The Challenge Pack will include ALL of the base kit materials as well as a 30 day supply of Shakeology.  All Challenge Pack purchasers are invited to join my P90 Challenge Group starting on October 13, 2014.  Please email me at linseybfitness@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the P90 Test Group.