My New Year, New You Program:  P90X3!!!

I did my first P90X3 workout - Accelerator.  LOVED it!  Hopefully when not pregnant I can do the donkey kick handstand part better, lol.

Here is a pregnacy progress photo!  So thankful to still have a healthy, developing baby.  Such a miracle!

Making these very soon! Getting ingredients today!

INGREDIENTS: 
-1-2 chicken breasts depending on size
-2 T. 100% pure avocado oil
-1 T. smoked paprika
-1 t. ground chipotle pepper (or more if you like spicy!)
-2 t. cinnamon
-1 T. garlic salt
-1 t. black pepper
-2 sweet potatoes, baked (45 min - 1 hr at 450F)
-1 c. kale, chopped
-1/2 bell pepper, chopped
-1 T. extra virgin olive oil
-squeeze of fresh lemon juice
-sea salt & pepper, to taste
-handful of pepitas, lightly toasted (optional for garnish, use whatever nut/seed you have handy)

DIRECTIONS:
1) Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Coat the chicken breasts liberally with avocado oil. Season evenly with paprika, chipotle, cinnamon, garlic salt, and pepper. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes before moving to the grill.

2) Grill for 5-10 minutes per side (depending on size of chicken breast(s) and what type of grill you're using) or until grill marks show. Set aside to rest and come to room temperature. Once cooled, shred chicken using 2 forks held back to back.

3) When the chicken is grilling, chop your kale and bell pepper and add to a large bowl. Mix EVOO, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper in and massage lightly with your fingers to soften the kale. Add the shredded chicken in and toss well.

4) To assemble, slice the sweet potatoes open lengthwise and mash the insides slightly. Scoop large spoonfuls of the chicken/kale mixture into the middle of each sweet potato. Sprinkle with pepitas for garnish. Then gobble it up, skins and all! Can be served warm or at room temperature.

**WHAT'S COOKING WEDNESDAY**

Confession, I LOVE pizza. Once every few months or so Jason and I will splurge and get a pizza . But I found a PALEO, grain free pizza recipe!!! And I actually love all the veggie toppings anyways on my pizza, so I am super excited to try this!!!

Hot Skillet Pizza Recipe (Makes 2 pizzas)

Prep Time: 20 min. + 20 min if making pizza sauce
Cooking time: 15 min.

Ingredients for dough

1 ½ cups tapioca starch;
½ cup of full-fat coconut milk;
2 tbsp. olive oil;
1 egg, beaten;
1/4 tsp. dried oregano or basil;
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;

Ingredients for toppings

Red onions, thinly sliced;
Bell peppers, chopped;
Cherry tomatoes, chopped;
Pepperoni, thinly sliced;
Homemade ricotta cheese; (optional)
Pizza saucem see below;
(Anything else you’d enjoy on a pizza that's healthy)

Ingredients for sauce

1 garlic clove, minced;
1 large shallot, minced;
2 cups of tomato puree;
1 tsp. oregano;
1 tsp. dry basil;
1 tbsp. olive oil;
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;


Preparation for the sauce

1) Add the minced shallot and the garlic in a saucepan placed over a medium heat along with the olive oil. Cook until soft and golden (about 4 to 5 minutes).
2) Add the tomato puree, oregano, basil, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3) Lower the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Preparation for the pizza

1) Preheat your oven to 450 F.
2) In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, water, and olive oil.
3) Add the tapioca starch and combine everything together (it will be lumpy at this stage and that’s OK).
4) Add the beaten egg to the tapioca mixture, and mix with your hands until you get the proper doughy texture. Add the oregano and season to taste while mixing the dough.
5) Split the dough in half. Place one half between two pieces of wax paper and flatten it using a rolling pin. Try to get close to the size of the bottom of the skillet. Keep the other half of the dough for another pizza.
6) Place the flattened dough in a cast-iron skillet and poke it a few times with a fork.
7) Place the skillet in the middle of the oven and cook for 7 minutes.
 Remove the skillet from oven and add the pizza sauce and your topping. (This is the part where you can go all-out with whatever you want on the pizza)
9) Place the pizza back in the oven and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until you see that the topping are nicely cooked and brown. If you like it crunchy on top, set the oven to broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end.
10) Serve warm and ENJOY!!!

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P90X3 COMES OUT IN 1 WEEK!

I'm taking names!  If you are interested in joining my "Ripped Resolutions" group starting Jan. 1 which will include support, accoutnability, 2 meal plans, the P90X 3 program (only 30 minute workouts) and Shakeology, shoot me a message!  This program is highly effective in less time!

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