Want to feel lighter, healthier and have a clean break from unhealthy eating and get back on track after this wonderful holiday season? I know it can be hard to stay 100% focused on our fitness and nutrition during the holidays but don't worry...with a positive mindset and a willingness to keep going, and moving forward, we can still get back to where we were or even achieve our greater goals. One way to jump start 2017 is with the 3 Day Refresh.

The 3 Day Refresh program is designed to help you lose pounds (varies between 3 - 10 typically) and break the cycle of bad eating while at the same time improving the way you feel.

Your metabolism is supported, keeping your organs nourished. This is NOT a liquid only cleanse. There are formulated shakes, healthy snacks and easy to prepare meals that are
combined to help you succeed.

JANUARY 9th...please join in with the 3 Day Refresh Group and kick-start better nutrition and healthy habits in 2017! Click on the 3 Day Refresh graphic above and it will bring you right to the product...then contact me so we can begin!

As I am sure you have read...I am one of the pickiest eaters on the planet so it is important that I share my honest experience with the 3 Day Refresh.

The nutrition plans that accompany the Beachbody fitness programs work well for me because I can still eat the foods I enjoy. With the containers...portion control is no longer an issue.

With that said...the eating part of the 3 Day Refresh I did well with. The shake was great too! You get to choose from 6 flavors (3 packets). What was difficult for me was the fiber drink by itself. I have such a texture issue with foods...that I found the grittiness hard to swallow. I wish I was the kind of person that could just chug it down but I couldn't. It was a good effort on my part though! I was proud I gave it a go! I would eventually like to give it another try and mix the fiber into something to see if that would work.  I would not let my experience sway you from trying it for yourself. It has worked for so many, many people that I feel confident in recommending it to you.

Check out the 3 Day Refresh video HERE and learn why it works so well!

Message me with your questions or to join in! The three day group beginning on the 9th is an option to help guide and keep you motivated, but it is not a requirement. The 3 Day Refresh you can begin anytime you choose ~ and I would still be happy to work with you!

Clean Eating German Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies are so yummy! My whole family loved them!

Ingredients:

• 250 grams organic butter (1 cup +2 Tablespoons)
• 250 grams honey (scant 1/2 cup)
  
• 2 whole eggs
• 225 grams whole wheat pastry flour (2/3 cup + 1 tablespoons)
• 250 grams quick cook oats (2 1/3 cups)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Flavor Options:
If you would like other flavors you can divide the dough into 4 equal parts and mix in the following additions.

• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds or hazelnuts
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 cup cranberries, raisons or chocolate chips

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, honey and eggs together until creamy.
• In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and oat meal together.
• Slowly, combine  the two mixtures together.
• Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutritional Content:
Data: for 1 cookie

• Calories:129
• Total Fat: 7 gm
• Saturated Fats: 4 gm
• Trans Fats: 0 gm
• Cholesterol: 18 gm
• Sodium: 21 mg
• Carbohydrates: 15 gm
• Dietary Fiber: 1 gm
• Sugars: 6 gm

Provided by: The Gracious Pantry

Clean Eating Coconut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients:

• 100 grams (1/2 cup) Ground Almonds
• 50 grams (2/3 cup) Dried Coconut
• 75 ml (2.5 ounces) Milk of choice
  
• 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
• 2 Tablespoons Clean Raspberry Jam

** Yield: 6 large or 12 small

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 180 C (350 F) and line a baking tray with grease proof paper.
• Place the ground almonds and coconut into a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
• Add the milk and maple syrup and stir together thoroughly.
• Take 1 -2 Tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball (1 Tablespoon makes mini cookies, 2 Tablespoons makes larger ones. Both are yummy!)
• Place the ball of the mixture onto the baking tray and gently push your thumb into the center to create a well - If the cookie cracks a little just neaten up the edges with your fingers.
• Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
• Once all the cookies are on the baking tray, fill each of the thumbprints with jam.
• Place the cookies into the oven for 15 minutes, until golden brown - Your kitchen will smell AMAZING!
• IMPORTANT: Allow the cookies to cool COMPLETELY before removing from the baking tray. They firm up as they cool down.
• Serve and enjoy.

Provided by: The Kitchen Shed

Overnight, Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal

There is nothing like a nice warm bowl of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal first thing in the morning on these cold winter days! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• Apples
• Skim milk (or almond milk)
• Steel-cut oats ( or gluten free steel cut oats)
• Brown Sugar (or another preferred sweetener)
• Cinnamon

  

  While cooking...

• Salt
• Ground Flaxseed (or chia seeds)
• Butter
• Nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Peel and core the apples; cut them into 1/2 inch pieces (you can leave the peel on for added fiber and nutrition)
2. Coat the slow cooker with cooking spray. Don't skip this step, or you will really regret it!
3. Throw everything in the slow cooker. I have a 6-1/2 slow cooker, but  3-1/2 quarts is big enough for this recipe. Double this recipe when cooking for 4 to 5 people.
4. Stir it. Put on the lid. Set it to cook on low for 7 hours. That's how long it takes in my slow cooker. Time can vary from one slow cooker to another.
5. Go to bed. Wake up to the sweet aroma of cinnamon and apples.
6. You can top it with maple syrup, raisins, nuts, more milk, butter, if you like. 

   

   Ready to enjoy!

Tip:

• If this is your first time making this recipe, make it during the day when you are at home and can keep an eye on it and determine when it is done. You will want the edges slightly browned, but not burnt. Start checking after 5 hours of cook time. Assuming the lid is clear, eyeball the oats through the lid without lifting it. Every time you lift it, it adds 30 more minutes to the cooking time.

Recipe by: The Yummy Life

Coconut Almond Granola

Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Total Time: 55 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 cup blanched sliced almonds
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1-2 teaspoons pure almond extract

Before going into the oven! I made a double batch!

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, coconut, and almonds. Make sure it is well mixed before adding the liquids - this will prevent the cinnamon and salt fro forming into globs on the oats.
3. Add in the maple syrup, coconut oil, and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Give it a quick taste. If you want to add more then add 1/2 teaspoon at a time, tasting in-between, until you achieve your desired taste.
4. Spread out granola mixture on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
5. Bake for 35 minutes. Stir at 20 minutes then stir every 5 -7 minutes. This batch can cook faster than others so keep an eye on it so the granola does not burn.
6. Let cool and place in large mason jar or air tight container.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving Size: 1/4 cup Calories
• 159 Fat
• 10 Carbohydrates
• 5 Fiber
• 2.5 Protein

**  I added dried cranberries in mine!

All done & ready to enjoy!

 Recipe by: Organize Yourself Skinny