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Thursday

Fall Pumpkin Spiced Latte Hot & Cold Healthier Recipes

Today my MOVE EVERY DAY group is celebrating the half way point! We've been moving more every day for the month of September. We are learning new ways to get started on a healthier journey and motivating each other daily to keep going.

Want in the group? Leave a comment with an email, find me at my office, Coach SusieQTpies or email me at susieqtpies@beachbodycoach.com and I'll let you know when the next one starts up!

Since it is the half way point we are celebrating the typical American way with FOOD! Food that is healthier or more nutrient dense than let's say a snickers bar (haha now you want one, right?)

My group will share recipes that are on the healthier side. I know that I don't need any extra temptations this week to make something not so healthy! Below are 2 recipes for Pumpkin! Pumpkin season is going full force! The warm version has half the calories as your typical latte and the cold version is so healthier you won't even realize it is a meal in a glass! I'll share some of our favorite healthier recipes again this week! So stop back in! Enjoy!

Remember if you want more info on the MOVE EVERY DAY GROUP or our HEALTHIER EATING group email me or leave a comment with your email. We will be starting up new groups soon!

This is the healthier version aka way less sugar of the typical pumpkin spice latte. This one has half the calories of your favorite pumpkin fall treat. Thanks to Beachbody for sharing the recipe.

Pumpkin Spice Latte - counts as 1 yellow with the 21 Day Fix!

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 5 min.
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1 cup nonfat milk
1 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup brewed black coffee or 1 shot espresso
1 dash ground nutmeg (to taste; optional)

Preparation:
1. Heat milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and extract in medium saucepan over medium heat; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until mixture is hot, but not boiling. It is ready when there are many small bubbles on the sides of the saucepan.
2. Remove from heat; mix vigorously with a whisk until frothy.
3. Pour coffee or espresso into serving mug; top with milk mixture.
4. Top with nutmeg if desired.
5. Yours won't look like the photo unless you know how to do the fancy pouring, which I do not. The photo is from Beachbody! lol

Healthy Pumpkin Spiced Smoothie aka Shake- counts as 1 Red 2 Yellow with the 21 Day Fix (you can get ride of the milk and just have water to cut down to 1 yellow)

Total Time: 5 min.
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or nonfat milk
1 serving of Chocolate, Cafe Latte or Vanilla Shakeology (click link to get more info)
1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup water
3 ice cubes

Directions:
1. Add all ingredients to a shaker cup and shake. Drink up!
2. Optional directions include adding all ingredients to a blender and blend! Drink up!
3. Optional directions include freezing the pumpkin and spice mixture in ice cube trays. Then add that to your shake 3-4 cubes. You can still hand shake or blend in a blender.

Video!

Fall Pumpkin Spiced Latte Hot & Cold Healthier Recipes

Healthy Pumpkin Spiced Smoothie aka Shake- counts as 1 Red 2 Yellow with the 21 Day Fix (you can get ride of the milk and just have water to cut down to 1 yellow)

Wednesday

Easy EGGY Tostadas - Healthy Recipe #MakeTime365

Healthy eating at home is one of my specialties! Over the past 4 years I've been on a healthier journey which has included learning to exercise, learning to cook healthier food and sharing this with friends & family. Our home has been transformed from box, processed foods to fresh meat, fruits, veggies and whole grains. It has been a fun journey!

I've been a bit distracted the past year or so and have not shared all of my healthy tips here on my blog! If you've been following me, I've started posting and sharing more. I hope that my post are helpful to you and your family! Follow my social media channels for more healthy ideas. Links are on the right side bar!

Today I'm sharing Healthy, Easy EGGY Tostadas. It is an easy go to meal for breakfast or anytime of the day.

Easy Eggy Tostadas

Ingredients

1-2 soft boiled eggs
Salsa or Pico de Gallo
Whole Jalapeños with Carrots & Onions, can
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Jalapeños
Tostada

Directions

1- Boil eggs. My tips is to add eggs in a pan, cover with water. Turn heat on medium and set time for 13 minutes. When timer buzzes, take eggs off heat and cover with cold water to cool and peel. Add smashed eggs on top of tostada.

2-Make Pico de Gallo or grab your favorite salsa. Add on top of eggs.

3- Blend the can of jalapeños/carots/onions and add as much as you want on your tostada.

4-Chop fresh jalapeños and cilantro. Add some on top of tostada.

That is it! Simple & easy! This recipe is for one. Easy tostada hold 1-2 eggs.

Do you eat on the 21 Day Fix food plan?

One tostada is a Yellow, 2 eggs is one Red, 1/4 of an avocado is 1 blue, 1/2 green for the salsa/pico/jalapeños. I like eating an entire green so I add extra veggies to my plate and eat it. Need info on the 21 Day Fix then click the link!

More Salsa Recipes or similar recipes

Avocado Feta Salsa
Easy Mango Salsa
Salsa Baked Goat Cheese Its - Healthy Recipe
Tecate Fresh Salsa
Pico De Gallo and Chilled Avocado Soup
Gazpacho dip
Salsa for a Year Recipe
Pico De Gallo
Triple XXX Salsa
and check out these Healthy Summer Grilling recipes!

Tuesday

{Healthy Recipe} Blueberry Orange Smoothie #IC #LittleChanges #sponsored

Happy New Year! What healthier goals and resolutions have you made for 2015? Are you going to focus on healthier eating? If so do you have a plan? What little changes have you already made this year? For almost 3 years I have been on a healthier lifestyle journey. I have learned over the years that you have to take it step-by-step and not rush change. Change is something that takes time and if you start today, you'll have a lifetime to create a new healthy lifestyle. I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. I received a stipend to facilitate my purchase for my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

One little change that I have made in my healthier lifestyle journey is to eat fruit instead of processed sugar laden foods. One fruit I love would be the delicious, plump, little blueberry that is found year round in my local market. I recently learned that the domestic blueberry season runs from April to September and then they are imported from Chile, Peru and Argentina. We will buy fresh, freeze-dried, and frozen depending on what we are making. These little bush dwelling fruits can be enjoyed by the handful and popped right into the mouth or tossed into a large glass of water.

My little changes have added up to 100 pounds off my body which includes healthy eating and healthy exercises. These changes have been for me and for my family. They also exercise and eat healthy. So yes, they also love blueberries. We snack on them, cook with them and even blend them in with our healthy morning smoothies. They are also enjoy in with whole grain pancakes and waffles.

By adding in more blueberries to our daily meals we have

less unwanted calories
less processed sugar products
80 natural calories per serving (one cup)
daily recommended intake of fiber with 3.6 grams
added vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese

Blueberry Orange Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. almond and/or coconut milk (or combo of the two)

1 cup of blueberries

1 small orange

1 cup fresh spinach

1 cup of ice

1 cup of water

1 scoop of Greenberry Shakeology

1 tsp coconut extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp flax seed or chia seeds

Directions

Add the above ingredients as listed above in a blender. Run on smoothie mode. Drink up!

Kitchen notes

If you are using the 21 Day Fix eating plan then this smoothie counts as 1 Red, 1 Green, 2 Purple, 1 Yellow swap out, 1 Orange

Did you know that the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is hosting a sweepstakes through which you can enter to win a trip for two to LA for the Little Changes Kitchen Challenge alongside actress, author and TV host Alison Sweeney. There will also be runner up prizes which include four $500 Whole Foods or Lululemon gift cards for a refreshed pantry or workout wardrobe.

The theme is Choose little, win BIG! The sweepstakes closes February 16, 2015.

Click on over and enter the sweepstakes HERE.

More Blueberry Recipes

Blueberry Peach Basil Iced Tea
Blueberry Orange Lime Jam

Thursday

21 Day Fix {Healthy Recipe} for Extra Veggie Spaghetti

January is National Soup Month and I have a lot of tasty soups to share with you this month. Today I'm taking a soup break to give you a very healthy extra veggie spaghetti recipe hubby and I created together (something weird is happening to us...we will celebrate 22 years of marriage this year and all of a sudden we are eating healthy together, exercising together and even cooking together.) I posted this yesterday on my personal Facebook page what we were doing in the kitchen and my friends wanted more info. So this recipe is for them and for you!

Hubby and I (our family) are eating clean with the 21 Day Fix. The healthy eating plan has been in our kitchen since October and it is the BOMB! Not only are we eating foods super clean (means fresh foods, healthy foods and easy prep and cooking) we are also exercising and feeling great. Want in on our secret? Want to know more about the 21 Day Fix then click the link. Message, comment or follow me on Facebook and I can tell you and help you get started with this right away.

Easy & Healthy Extra Veggie Spaghetti

3 servings

Ingredients

3 yellow squash (can substitute)
1 bell pepper (yellow, orange or red), coarse chopped
1 small onion, coarse chopped
1 28 oz. can non salt tomato sauce
1 tsp each of crushed red pepper, tarragon, basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp olive oil with dash of the above spices

Directions

1- In a large sauce pan, bring bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce, minced garlic and the 1 tsp spices to a simmer. Cook for 20-30 minutes.
2- While sauce is cooking, get out the Vegetable Spiralizer and "spiralize" the yellow squash.
3-Right before sauce is done and right before you are ready to eat, add 1 tsp olive oil to a large sauté pan. Once hot, add in the squash. Stir around for 2-3 minutes and add a dash of all the spices to the yellow squash.
4-Add squash noodles to your plate and top with sauce.

Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer

Kitchen notes

1-I added in 3 chicken breast, large chunks into my spaghetti sauce to cook.
2-Perfect recipe for the 21 Day Fix healthy eating plan.
3-I personally love making my spaghetti sauce in a crockpot. This can be added in a small crockpot for 2-4 hours on high.
4-I never make a small batch of spaghetti sauce. I quadruple this sauce recipe. I can use it for leftovers or freeze it for a later meal.

Tips on using the Vegetable Spiralizer

This is one of the easiest "kitchen gadgets" we own. It takes just a few seconds to add the blade of your choice.
Put in your veggie (you might have to cut to size) and spiral away.
It was super easy to rinse and clean off. We do not have kitchen space to leave it out so we put it back in the box and store on our extra appliance shelf.

Keep checking in for more healthy recipes including recipes using the 21 Day Fix healthy eating plan. You can also follow my group, 21 Day Fix to get more ideas and to get more information on this healthier lifestyle eating plan.

Check in daily and I'll share many new recipes this month. I'll also post them on my Make Time for Healthier Lifestyle Group (you can share there), SusieQTpies Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram, Google + and Pinterest. So follow me on those social media channels so keep up and not miss some heart warming recipes.

Monday

Can I Lose Weight Without Exercise? {Weight Loss Questions & Answers}

Welcome to a new series I will be sharing on my blog for 2015. I've been trying to come up with a fancy name but the questions will all be about weight loss. So to keep it super simple I'll just call it "Weight Loss Questions & Answers".... what do you think of that name?

A quick background on me so you know who is answering these questions. I'm Susie and this is my blog. I started way back in 2006 posting and sharing recipes. Since March 2012 I took on a healthier lifestyle journey to walk off my weight. I was 140 pounds over weight according to the top of the doctor chart and the weight was still pilling on. I pretty much had myself convinced that I had a thyroid issue because that was the buzz word I picked up from TV, books, magazines, friends, etc. Well guess what? My thyroid was fine. What wasn't fine was my scary high blood pressure, blood sugar levels fluctuating on diabetes, other aches & pains and over all sluggishness. At that point I was 42 and had been a yo-yo dieter since a little kid. All that "dieting" ever got me was more and more weight on the scale.

So 2012 I began my journey of walking off my weight and changing my eating habits by cutting my bad food intake in half and increasing good food. From there I joined classes at my gym and dropping pounds, slowly. I decided that every day was going to be my game and journey and I was in this for a change of a lifetime. For over 2 3/4 years I have learned a lot about weight loss, exercise and more. People ask me all the time how I have been dropping the pounds. When I tell them that I use the exercise diet they do not believe me and walk away. There is something about exercise that freaks people out. Deep down we all would rather not exercise to erase years and years of accumulated fat.

So speed it up to current times! I'm at my 100 pound weight loss with 40 more to do to hit the top of my weight goal. As I get closer to that goal I have realized that number doesn't mean a thing anymore. For some reason I thought that number was the do or die to get to. It isn't true anymore. Because I exercise I have a lot of muscle mass and that number might not even look right on me when I get closer. So honestly I do not focus on that number at all. Right now I am focusing on my clothes that I'm currently wearing and getting down at least 3-5 more in pant sizes and stay there. For women we know that there is a range because all the pants are different sized. So I have that goal for 2015.

I've blogged about my healthier lifestyle journey as I have had time. I also share on Facebook and in my personal life. Click any of the links below to read more. I want to help you make a goal for 2015. Will you let me help you? Get in touch with me by leaving a comment, emailing me at maketimebb@gmail.com or join my 2 main pages on Facebook. From Facebook you can message me or leave a comment on any of the topic. I can help you!

I will be posing these {Weight Loss Questions & Answers} as they come up. So check in frequently. You can also join my {Weight Loss Questions & Answers} mailing list and I will send out mailings about once a month or so. The new mailing list will include healthy tips, healthier recipes and more! Guess what? It is free to join, too!

NOW ON TO Question #1 Can I Lose Weight Without Exercise?

This question comes up all the time with friends who do not go to my gym. The gym people know the answer and that is why they are there working out. The answer isn't easy but here it goes.

ANSWER:
Yes you can have a weight loss without exercise. Did you know that on average weight loss is 80% what you eat and 20% how you burn your calories? So saying this then yes you can drop pounds by changing your eating plan. I can tell you that at the beginning of my journey I chose to cut my bad food in half and increase more fruits and veggies. This worked for me because over time I was eating less and less of that bad food and started eating more and more fresh and healthy foods. This worked because I was also burning calories at the gym. Over time I've had to make other dietary changes to keep the weight coming off. Currently I'm using the 21 Day Fix food portion containers & plan to take me to my goal.

So yes you can change your eating habits and drop pounds but that isn't the full picture. You will need to burn calories to get more weight to come off and to change your seditentary lifestyle. If you are on your feet or moving all day with your job, that isn't exercise. Exercise involves at least 20 minutes of heart raising movements daily. Your walking the halls at school, the office or at the Dr. clinic is not exercise.

I will NOT just answer questions without giving you my suggestions. I'm also a health coach and will always share with you what I currently think is the best product related to the question being asked. To get my full opinion on something and to custom find a plan that will work for you, please email me at maketimeBB@gmail.com , subscribe to my new mailing list and join my other health groups. From there I can help you make your goals right now. Don't wait any longer to get started.

If you are wanting to get your eating under control which is that 80% of weight loss then please please please consider purchasing the 21 Day Fix Eating Plan & Exercise Plan. This program is through BeachBody and it is serious. I have this program and my husband has loss over 20 pounds and serious inches the past 6 weeks using it. The program comes with containers to each you portion control and tells you how many containers to eat for each meal and for the day. I have started using the containers with my current routine as well and love how easy it is to know how much of what to eat.

Click here to get the full scoop on the program, 21 Day Fix. If you do order it through me then I become your free health coach. I will be the one walking you through this program as much as you need me to.

10 Successful Weight Loss Tips:

1- Read more about 21 Day Fix and ordering information (ON SALE for January)
2- Make Time to Walk #MakeTime
3- Nutrition and Exercise Tips
4- How to Start Walking Tips #MakeTime
5- Weight Loss Tips #MakeTime
6- Top 10 Healthy Changes to Make Today
7- Top 10 Ways to Make Exercise More Enjoyable #MakeTime
8- Follow my SusieQTpies Cafe for daily updates on Facebook
9- Join the Make Time Healthier Lifestyle Community on Facebook
10 - Join my FREE email list for at least 1-2 times a month updates on healthy living.

Why all the BUZZ on the 21 Day Fix Fitness and Nutrition Program {BeachBody}

If you are wanting to get your eating under control which is that 80% of weight loss then please please please consider purchasing the 21 Day Fix Eating Plan & Exercise Plan. This program is through BeachBody and it is serious. My husband & I have this program and he has loss over 20 pounds and serious inches the past 6 weeks using it and drinking Shakeology. The program comes with containers to teach you portion control and tells you how many containers to eat for each meal and for the day. I have started using the containers with my current routine as well and love how easy it is to know how much of what to eat. I'm an Independent BeachBody Coach and use this program! My own opinions and results are expressed here!

Before I give you the details on The 21 Day Fix here are some other important tips for you to investigate. If you are interested in the 21 Day Fix or If you can relate to any of this and want to be in a safe group with like minded people who are struggling then leave a comment with email contact, email me at beachbodysusie@gmail.com, follow me on Facebook as I have several online groups for you or I can work with you one on one online or locally. Together we fight back.

12 Successful Weight Loss Tips:

1- You are NOT Alone with your Body Image Struggles

2- 21 Day Fix - learn to eat what your body needs
3- Make Time to Walk #MakeTime
4- Nutrition and Exercise Tips
5- How to Start Walking Tips #MakeTime
6- Weight Loss Tips #MakeTime
7- Top 10 Healthy Changes to Make Today
8- Top 10 Ways to Make Exercise More Enjoyable #MakeTime
9- Follow my SusieQTpies Cafe for daily updates on Facebook
10- Join the Make Time Healthier Lifestyle Community on Facebook
11 - Join my FREE email list for at least 1-2 times a month updates on healthy living.

12 -Is your eating out of control?

Bonus - Fight Body Shaming! and Living life without a Mom and trying to be a mom.

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Green—Vegetables
Purple—Fruit
Red—Protein
Yellow—Carbohydrates
Blue—Healthy Fats and Cheese
2 Orange—Seeds and Oils
Shakeology^® Shaker Cup—Drinks

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Beachbody, LLC, is the owner of the 21 Day Fix, Beachbody, and Team Beachbody trademarks, and all related design, copyrights, and other intellectual property.

Consult your physician and follow all safety instructions before beginning this or any exercise program and nutrition plan.

Results may vary. Exercise and proper diet are necessary to achieve and maintain weight loss and muscle definition.

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Thursday

Fall Pumpkin Spiced Latte Hot & Cold Healthier Recipes

Fall Pumpkin Spiced Latte Hot & Cold Healthier Recipes

Wednesday

Easy EGGY Tostadas - Healthy Recipe #MakeTime365

Tuesday

{Healthy Recipe} Blueberry Orange Smoothie #IC #LittleChanges #sponsored

Thursday

21 Day Fix {Healthy Recipe} for Extra Veggie Spaghetti

Monday

Can I Lose Weight Without Exercise? {Weight Loss Questions & Answers}

Why all the BUZZ on the 21 Day Fix Fitness and Nutrition Program {BeachBody}

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