Apricot BBQ slow cooker meatballs

I pretty much followed this Recipe, except I wasn't sure how much meat they were suggesting so I just mixed a pack of ground pork with a pack of ground beef, probably about 3 pounds total. I guessed that I should double the other ingredients in the recipe, and then added even more sauce. I used the whole jar of apricot preserves, 10 oz, and half the jar of BBQ sauce, about 8 oz. It worked out well for me to make the meatballs the day before and freeze them, then I could just add the sauce and turn it on in the morning so it would be ready for dinner.
The important part for me was to use apricot preserves and BBQ sauce that are all fruit, no added sugar or preservatives. I'm not thinking of this as a weight loss meal, but it is clean. Maybe next time I will try it with ground turkey, but I wanted to know how it is "supposed" to be before playing around with it that much. I served it with cauliflower rice, which was great for soaking up the extra sauce. They were so good, we almost ate them all before I could take a picture!

Beachbody On Demand

Beachbody is about to launch a new program next week that I have been able to preview this month because of my coach status. Gotta love the perks of being a Beachbody Coach! Anyway, the new program is called Beachbody On Demand, and it's brand new. Through this program you will be able to instantly stream all of the workouts in the Beachbody Digital library to your computer, phone, or whatever you use to access the internet. All you need is a connection, and you've got an entire library of workouts at your fingertips. It also includes digital versions of the workout calendars and program guides, including meal planning, so you have everything you need to get you on track for success.
The Digital library will be updated monthly, so you will always have something new to try. It's perfect for my friends who have "workout ADD" and don't like sticking to one program. Also people who travel lots will love the easy access. All you need is an internet connection! I like it because I can sample programs that I don't own and see if it might be good for my next round.

Which workouts are included?

• P90X base and deluxe kits
• P90X2 base and deluxe kits
• P90X3 base and deluxe kits
• P90X one on one volume one
• Insanity base and deluxe kits
• Insanity: The Asylum volume one
• Turbofire
• Brazil Butt Lift base and deluxe kits
• ChaLEAN Extreme
• Ten Minute Trainer
• Hip Hop Abs

You also get a sneak peak at select workouts from the newest programs, so you can try them before purchasing the DVD sets. 

• 21 Day Fix- Total Body Cardio Fix
• 21 Day Fix Extreme- Plyo Fix Extreme
• PiYo- Sweat
• Focus T25-Alpha Cardio
• Insanity Max 30- Sweat Intervals
• Body Beast- Build Chest and Tris
• P90- Sculpt A

And they will be adding new workouts monthly to keep it fresh:)

So, if you are like me, you want to know how much it costs. All you need is Beachbody Club membership, which costs $2.99 per week but is billed quarterly at $38.87. You can cancel anytime, and there is no contract or commitment. With Club membership you instantly have access to the customized meal planning feature, with grocery shopping lists and the ability to note if you have food allergies or other foods to avoid. Most importantly, you get me as your coach, and I who will help guide you in reaching your goals through challenge groups or personalized check-ins, whatever works best for you. With club membership you also get 10% off of all Beachbody products, including Shakeology, workout programs, and supplements. How sweet is that? If you already have Club membership, then when you log into your account on March 2nd, you will have access to this program:)

Another option is to go the route of a challenge pack. This will give you 90 days of Club membership and a month of Shakeology for only $140. Shipping costs $2, which is a huge savings from the usual $15 shipping fee on single bags of Shakeology.

Check out the short preview video here. 

My next Challenge group begins on March 16. Are you ready to commit to getting in shape for the warmer weather. It's coming our way, ready or not! Check out my post to find out more about Challenge Groups, or message me for details. 

Quick and easy stir fry

This one lives up to it's name, and I loved the crunch from the peanuts. Next time I might use two packages of slaw mix instead of one just to up the vegetable/protein ratio, and I also think it would be nice with a bit of lime juice at the end. People who like spicy stuff may want to add some pepper flakes, but I didn't in case Trevor was going to have some. It's definitely something I will make again:)

Creamy broccoli white bean soup

Sick day home for Trevor and me, so I wanted to make something simple but also super healthy for lunch. This soup is just what the doctor ordered. Recipe

Whole wheat banana pancakes

My house is full of pancake lovers, and I am always looking for different healthy ways to make them. When this recipe came to my attention I was thrilled! Lots of the recipes that I find for banana pancakes end up more like crepes or something "like" a pancake. These are actually pancakes! And they do not disappoint. Chocolate chips are optional;) Recipe

Pumpkin coconut bars

Yum! These are some good bars. One thing I really liked about them was the consistency. Sometimes these types of flourless bars end up a bit mushy or more like pudding, but these came out a bit more solid. They were very easy, and can be made in just one bowl- no food processor needed. I followed the recipe closely, but added dark chocolate chips instead of breaking up a candy bar. I will certainly revisit this recipe:)

Spicy cheddar-jalapeno dip

We're heading over to a friend's place for an afternoon of football watching, and I'm taking my own advice: Bring something clean that you will enjoy eating. This dip does the trick with an entire bag of baby spinach and a head of cauliflower; there will be very little guilt enjoying this. I used Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and will heat it up once we arrive at their place. But I did sneak a taste, and now I am eager to get on the road;)

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