January 2015 – KJ Taggett

21 Day Fix Event/Challenge Group!

January 30, 2015 kjtaggett

:::21 Day Fix Event:::

One of my big goals this year was to help people who struggle with health and fitness. I don’t want anyone to feel alone in this battle or afraid. There is always support and motivation along with positivity, you just have you look in the right place! 🙂

After doing some research to find out what their biggest struggle is with getting healthy, losing weight, and changing their lifestyle, they said nutrition. They said it was hard for them to go into a grocery store, find what is good for them and that will taste good. ((Amen to that!)) It can be hard and it can be challenging but you just have to be given the right tools!

When I first started out I didn’t know what eating clean was, how at home workouts worked, Shakeology? Sounds fancy but no clue what it was! Thankfully my coach helped me and that’s how I lost over 30 pounds!

Every month I host a new challenge group! This group helps others by support and motivation and only positive thoughts. We share our downfalls <<yes those do happen and its ok>> and our strengths too! It is all about working as a team and doing your very best! As Tony Horton says, “Do your best, forget the rest!”

February 9th I am starting a nutrition group where we will be focusing solely on nutrition but workouts will be encouraged. Join my Facebook event:

Nutrition Group

In this event I share different information about the 21 Day Fix, how it works, and why it is so effective. We talk about those //Cute\\ little containers and how they work! There is a ton of information that helps you better understand what the program is and once you have all the information you can decide if you think it is a good program for you! 🙂

Check out and we will be happy for you to join!

Spinach and Onion Scramble

January 27, 2015 kjtaggett

Spinach and Onion Scramble

I really love this recipe because it is so simple. A lot of times we don’t eat breakfast because we are in such a hurry and something that is really delicious is going to require 9,000 ingredients. Maybe not that many but you get what I mean 😉

What you will need:

1 large egg
4 large egg whites
1 pinch of sea salt of pink Himalayan sea salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped onion

Directions:

1. Combine egg, egg whites, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat
3. Add spinach and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 or 3 minutes.
4. Add egg mixture; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 or 3 minutes, or until eggs are cooked through.

You now have a quick and healthy breakfast! Breakfast is so important so try this easy recipe for a quick breakfast! 🙂

21 Day Fix, Insanity Max: 30, & Portion Fix:

1 red/protein
1 green/veggie
1 tsp/oil & nut butter

**Recipe courtesy of Insanity Max: 30**

Whole Wheat Cranberry Scones

January 24, 2015January 25, 2015 kjtaggett

How delicious do these scones look?? Yumm mmm mm! 🙂

These are a perfect treat with tea or just as an afternoon snack!

What you will need:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup granulated evaporated cane sugar
2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. sea salt
3 Tbsp. butter cut into small pieces
1/4 cup fruit juice sweetened dried cranberries
2 tsp. grated orange rind (using only the colored part of the rind)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fat-free buttermilk
1 tsp. confectioners’ sugar
Parchment or wax paper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.

Combine the butter, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. With a pastry blender, cut into the butter until the mixture is crumbly.

(You can also use 2 knives to do this – watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3SJVjCkpR0 )

Add the cranberries and orange rind and stir with a fork. Add the egg and buttermilk and stir with a fork until the dry ingredients are just moistened.

Gather the mixture into a ball, place on the baking sheet, and pat into a 7-inch circle. Cut into 10 one-inch wedges with a knife dipped in flour. Do not separate the wedges. Bake until golden brown and when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean – about 20 minutes.

Transfer to a rack. Sift the confectioners’ sugar over the top. Cut with a serrated knife while still warm and serve! (Makes about 7 servings) 🙂

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 1 Wedge
Cal: 210
Fat Total: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbs: 37g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g

Organic Kids Vitamins

January 23, 2015January 25, 2015 kjtaggett

I searched a long time for different vitamins that were organic and not full of garbage for my son Parker. I know as kids we thought the Flintstones vitamins were the best thing ever but I wanted something I knew was certified organic. After searching for days I finally found the perfect vitamin! 🙂

These are Yummi Bears Ogranics!!

These vitamins are the closest thing I could find to being organic. The extras of gluten, gelatin, dairy, GMO, and allergen free are just a bonus. They are also free of yeast, wheat, eggs, soy, salt, tree nuts, peanuts, shellﬁsh, fish, salicylates, artiﬁcial flavors, artiﬁcial colors and artificial preservatives. Yummi Bears Organics are also vegetarian approved!! They are natural flavors and colors.

**16 Essential nutrients for a child’s healthy growth and development
**Entirely natural strawberry, orange, grape and pineapple flavors
**Vitamin E, C D3, A, B12, & Ca

They are beyond delicious. The flavor is very fruity and juicy. My son tries to eat them like fruit snacks, he thinks they are so good!

Here are the supplement facts. As you can see you can actually PRONOUNCE the ingredients and most of which are organic.

Additional information with certified organic stamp ad made in the USA.

These little gummy vitamin bears are <<SO>> good!! I even like them!!

So if you are looking for a good vitamin to give your kids that you know is good for them, give these a try!!

I ordered mine through Amazon – Yummi Bears Organics

((These are 180 bears and are the multi-vitamin))

They also come in other types besides multi-vitamin such as bone builder.

As always give these a try and let me know what you think!! 🙂

Frozen Berry Bars

January 16, 2015January 25, 2015 kjtaggett

::FROZEN BERRY BARS::

*without granola*

These are to DIE for!! So good that it feels like you are having a cheat!! Give them a try and find out how good they are!! 🙂

Total Time: 4 hrs. 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 16 servings, 1 bar each

Ingredients:
2 cups nonfat plain yogurt
2 cups mixed berries (like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
2 Tbsp. Beachbody Whey Protein Powder Vanilla Flavor, or equivalent
½ cup high fiber cereal (like Grape Nuts) (optional)

Preparation:
1. Combine yogurt, berries, Protein Powder, and cereal (if desired) in a large bowl; mix well.
2. Place yogurt mixture into an 8 x 8-inch pan; freeze for 4 hours, or until firm.
3. Cut into 2-inch bars and serve.

*with granola*

Let me know how you like them!!!

FREE Meal Plans!

January 13, 2015January 25, 2015 kjtaggett

Eat clean? What is that? Health and fitness stuff? I don’t know where to start!! AHH!!

The health and fitness journey can be SO CONFUSING!!! Luckily, I am here to help you along the way and give you as many tips as I can!!

The first step in any health and fitness journey is nutrition. You have to be eating rightalong with exercise or you will just not see the results you want. The rule is 80/20 80% nutrition and 20% in order to lose weight.

So what is the best way to do that? Create a meal plan! In this case, you don’t have to cause I will give you one to use and you can build different ones from that or you can always join my next challenge group! The choice is yours!

How do you get a FREE meal plan you ask?? Simply fill out this form FREE Meal Plan Form and once I get it back I will send you a meal plan!! That simple!!

I hope you are doing fabulous on your journey to be a better you! Hopefully this will help even more!!