December's Clean Eating Crock Pot Group

I am in the middle of leading this amazing group right now on this clean eating challenge. It is going so well, we are getting a lot of people asking to join midway through. SO back by popular demand, we are doing another one December 1st!

Free grocery list, FREE recipes, FREE support and motivation.

Why do it? One week of putting real whole food in your body can change everything. Your mood, Your aches and pains, Your sleep habits, your outlook on life.

Why not clear out your body before Thanksgiving? I think you are all capable of eating clean for one week. I also think the way you feel at the end of the week will blow your mind.

If you are planning to change your lifestyle in 2015, this is the perfect first step. Life is all about balance. We all over do it on Thanksgiving so this is a great way to balance it out.

Okay Holidays! Not this year! I'm not going to let all the deliciousness of holiday foods do me in!! I have worked hard on my fitness goals and I LOVE that I've learned how to eat clean and still ENJOY my meals--just as much as when those meals were not healthy! Quite a few of you have been asking for recipes and/or meal plans suited for the holidays and winter festivities that your family will be sure to enjoy! All while saving TIME by using my favorite kitchen appliance--MY CROCKPOT!!! So, I've decided it's time for another FREE clean eating focus group!! You IN? 

7 day this time and it is FREE! Can't beat that price, eh? 

My last group, people dropped anywhere from 3-8 lbs...in a week!! Not too shabby!!

I will be providing a complete "Crockpot" meal plan (easy to follow and yummy!) WITH shopping list! Everyone will be expected to do some sort of exercise but I will provide some workout plans too. {But walking your dog would count too!}

It'll also include: 

•Daily motivation/check-in 

•My tips on getting those most out of your work outs 

•Support from the group 

•My favorite healthy snacks

YES?? Simply ask to join the group here: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/693383594092028/ 

We will get this party started on December 1st So, mark your calendars!

The gift of giving

I am so excited today because I get to build a house for habitat for humanity!!! I have always wanted to do this, but never knew how to get on a team. Then I started this amazing job and right away they asked if I would want to help them give back and build a home! 

I have been down so many roads in my life already. I have come from being a single mom, scraping by to make ends meet and worrying about how I am going to continue to provide for my kids, to working so hard to GET everything I thought I wanted. It turned full circle and I ended up with a huge mansion on a hill, and it was the time that I "had everything" that I was most miserable. So then I worked diligently to get rid of all that weighed me down. I gave up what everyone thought was the dream life, for the actual dream life. 

What I found along the way, was I was most rich, when I was giving, not receiving. So my life has changed to a life of servitude. I don't think about things anymore. I now spend every moment in gratitude. When I walk down the street I see opportunity to help the homeless and spread love. 

What about you? How are you living your life? It is never too late to make it the life you love. I encourage you to take the first step today. 

Love,
Christi

Clean eating egg salad wrap

So I will be giving you a glimpse into how this Clean Eating Challenge is going. I have 33 participants and I could not be more thrilled. Doing this challenge together helps us stay motivated. It holds us accountable and we feel like we aren't in this alone. Plus we are making amazing comfort food that leaves us full and satisfied.

I will be doing another clean eating challenge next month so stay tuned for more peeks into what's going on! You can follow me on Instagram: @momwhatsfordinner for more views of the FREE recipes I provide. In fact the Clean Eating Challenge is completely free. It comes with a FREE grocery list, FREE recipes, and FREE meal planning for breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks per day. The dinners feed a family of 4 The breakfast and lunch options serve one, because everyone has different dining needs in the morning. It also comes with me as a FREE coach. Nothing costs. We believe in sharing not selling. I get points for participants, so I would love for you to join me in December!! This group is now closed. But I am going to redo another one December 1st for those that missed out on this one. 

If you want in on the next one, simply email me momwhatsfordinner@yahoo.com and I will make sure to invite you to the next group.

So on day one here was the lunch recipe:

Clean eating egg salad wrap

2 hard boiled eggs (whites only if you are being really good)

¼ cup cottage cheese

1 Tbsp yellow mustard 

½ tsp dried dill 

sea salt and pepper to taste. 

1 cup lettuce or raw veggies of choice (cucumber is great too)

Organic gluten-free whole grain wrap/tortilla

Peel your hard boiled eggs. Chop them up. 

Add cottage cheese, mustard, dried dill, sea salt, and pepper to the eggs and stir. 

Lay out your wrap and line it with your lettuce and/or veggies. 

Top with your egg salad and wrap closed. 

Serve immediately.

 If you are taking it on the go just keep the egg salad separate from the lettuce and wrap/tortilla. Store in the fridge until use. 

Day one clean eating breakfast

Good morning! Today is the first day of my 7 day Clean Eating Challenge. For those of you that did not join, but are curious. I will be posting a few of the recipes on here. I plan on doing another one after Thanksgiving. So here is your sneak peek!

I got up bright and early and made me and my hubs the day one breakfast. We both thought it was scrumptious. I made a few minor changes that I will share with you all. 
First, I added onions, because Randy and I are huge onion fans, adding any veggies is always okay!
Second, my hubs and I can't stand mushy tomatoes. So I put my organic tomatoes on top, not mixed in. 
Lastly, I served mine on a toasted ezekiel bread which meant we didn't need butter on the toast.

We both were very happy with the results. Yay for day one! 

Ingredients:
2 eggs 
2 egg whites
1 cup spinach
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced tomato
1 tsp avocado oil (optional)
Sea salt and Pepper to taste
1 slice whole grain gluten-free bread

Steps: 
1. Whisk your egg and egg whites together. Prepare your veggies.
2. If adding onions, I added a little avocado oil and the onions to the pan for 1 minute. (This is also where I start toasting the toast)
3. Pour eggs and spinach over onions and scramble.
4. Serve scramble over toast. Tada! Enjoy!

Clean Crock Pot 7 day free clean eating challenge

Okay guys! My group closes in 2 days. You have 2 days to think about doing a 7 day clean eating with me for FREE! Free grocery list, FREE recipes, FREE support and motivation.

Why do it? One week of putting real whole food in your body can change everything. Your mood, Your aches and pains, Your sleep habits, your outlook on life.

Why not clear out your body before Thanksgiving? I think you are all capable of eating clean for one week. I also think the way you feel at the end of the week will blow your mind.

If you are planning to change your lifestyle in 2015, this is the perfect first step. Life is all about balance. We all over do it on Thanksgiving so this is a great way to balance it out.

I have 11 awesome peeps that have committed to this. Any other takers? Simply reply with "I'm in!" and I will add you to the group!

Okay Holidays! Not this year! I'm not going to let all the deliciousness of holiday foods do me in!! I have worked hard on my fitness goals and I LOVE that I've learned how to eat clean and still ENJOY my meals--just as much as when those meals were not healthy! Quite a few of you have been asking for recipes and/or meal plans suited for the holidays and winter festivities that your family will be sure to enjoy! All while saving TIME by using my favorite kitchen appliance--MY CROCKPOT!!! So, I've decided it's time for another FREE clean eating focus group!! You IN? 

7 day this time and --totes mcgotes-- FREE! Can't beat that price, eh? 

My last group, people dropped anywhere from 3-8 lbs...in a week!! Not too shabby!!

I will be providing a complete "Crockpot" meal plan (easy to follow and yummy!) WITH shopping list! Everyone will be expected to do some sort of exercise but I will provide some workout plans too. {But walking your dog would count too!}

It'll also include: 

•Daily motivation/check-in 

•My tips on getting those most out of your work outs 

•Support from the group 

•My favorite healthy snacks

YES?? Simply comment with "IM IN!" below and I you're set! 

We will get this party started on Monday, November 17th! So, mark your calendars!

New Year, New You!

I know you don't want to hear this, but it is November. That's right. Time for all the holiday temptations that leave you feeling miserable after the damage has been done. All of us fumble during this time, myself included. 

Knowing that I will take a few mis-steps during the festivities, I decided to be pro-active about it. First of all my daughter and I committed to a 21 day detox/cleanse reset that we will do online and we hope you will join us. 

Moms, we are supposed to be the example here. Let's make sure we do that!

There will be sponsors announced soon. To join follow us and let us know you are committing to take the challenge. I will post more about it later. The hashtag for this challenge is #MotherDaughterReset2015  Even though we have this challenge coming,  this is not the time to stop and say "I will just start in January". It is the time to make small little steps to prepare for when you are ready to dive in. I have committed to making this happen in 2 simple ways.  

1. I will make sure I get my daily body movement. For me that is walking and yoga. For someone else it may mean a game of basketball, zumba, piyo, insanity, or simply riding their bike. To each their own. (If you do not have a program or a gym. Email me, I can get you plugged into a challenge.)

2. I am committing to making sure my body gets 100% of the nutrition it needs EVERY DAY! No exceptions. Fine if I stumble and eat that treat, at least I know I put all the proper nutrients in my body first! When my body is properly taken care of, I stumble a lot less. You may say "It is impossible to do every day". You are wrong. If you stumble on getting your fruits and veggies in your body, you can do what I do and use the superfood wellness shake that has all your daily nutritional needs in one packet. I commit to having one per day. It is as easy as sprinkling it in my food sometimes. 

This is the time to start planning for your life to change. 

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result. You have to do things differently if you want a change. Christmas is around the corner. Instead of asking for the same stuff. Ask for workout clothes, yoga mats, foam rollers etc... whatever your movement of choice is, now is the time to PLAN, so you can take ACTION when January 1st comes.

I don't know your situation, weight, health, emotions etc... but chances are if you are reading this you are hoping to make some changes in the New Year. I am here to help you. I can help because I spent last year taking these steps, I was successful and my life completely changed for the better. It starts with you and how you take care of our body. It flows over into every other part of your life, your relationships, your job, your finances,... it can all stem from how you feel about yourself. 

So how about it? Do you want to take this journey with me? I will help you personally with this. Since winning my battle with Cancer last year I have a strong passion to help others. You can email me personally and I will get back to you. Let me help you live the life you have always dreamed of!

Email me, I am here to help! 

"While cancer is an awful thing, I am grateful I had it, and lived through it, so I can help others avoid it." -Christi Silbaugh

Healthiest chocolate granola ever!

Recipe for this amazing granola below. 

How many times have you told yourself "It is time for a change." only to have the days, months, years pass, with no change occurring? I have been in that boat many times in my life. Thankfully I had a wake up call with cancer, and everything changed.

For the sake of being "real" here. I will start by saying because I am a published author (3rd book coming out in April of 2015 Nourish), and successful blogger, I get bombarded with companies wanting to align themselves with me. I cannot tell you how many companies have approached me, and I have turned them all down for the past 5 years. I wasn't interested AT ALL. Then cancer happened, and I re-vamped my whole kitchen, life, choices...everything.  Being "SCARED STRAIGHT" by my doctors. I carefully monitor every single ingredient that goes into my body. That takes time. A lot of time. A lot of money. A lot of frustration. There have been times when I have simply skipped meals because I could not find anything "safe" to put in my body when away from home. I had to come up with a solution. 

So I started making my own healthy blend of nutrients I could add to my food, granola, smoothies etc.. Putting things like Chia seeds, Acai powder, maca root, goji berries, barley grass, algae, flax seeds... the list went on and on. Ordering these in organic non-gmo form broke the bank, but my health was worth it. Why? Because cancer nearly took everything. All our savings, all my energy, and almost my life. 

I finally broke down and started researching all the pre-made protein powders out there and I was so discouraged. Full of soy (not ok for cancer patients), and a ton of what I call non-food items, and fillers. That is the stuff tumors are made of people! In all my research though, one brand shined. Shakeology. Really?!?!?! I was floored. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I had been told about it, but blew it off for one simple reason. I am not a shake girl. I believe in whole foods and eating them. I was wrong though. Shakeology is whole foods. 

It is all the stuff I have been slaving over making my own blend and a heck of a lot cheaper!!! HOLD THE PHONE. I started digging and reading and I fell in love. It had EVERYTHING I put in my own blend AND MORE!!! Non-GMO, Organic... all the things I need and I love. 

I fell so much in love, that I became a coach. What does that mean? It means that yes, while I do sell shakeology through my site, I am more concerned with helping others (YOU) get healthy. I am tired of the excuses of "It is too expensive" or "I don't have the time". The fact is, you have time now, but you won't if you don't take steps to get healthy and fit. 

I DON'T BELIEVE IN DIETS! 

This is not a diet! This is a lifestyle change. It is giving your body what it needs, rather than filling it with the crap you tend to turn to. 

You can't afford not to! 

Are you a person who struggles to get their veggies in? 

All your daily nutritional needs in one glass, for $4. 

So you are like me and not a shake person? No problem! I have numerous ways of using shakeology in food to give you the nutrients you need. My favorite quick treat is my chocolate granola. SO easy, SO healthy and leaves me full for so many hours! 

Chocolate Protein Granola

1/2 Cup Melted Coconut Oil
1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds
1/2 Cup Pumpkin seeds 
1/2 Cup Shaved (not grated) Coconut flakes
2 packets Chocolate Shakeology
1 Cup Rolled Oats
1/4 Cup Raw Mountain Honey

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a large skillet, melt your coconut oil and add in, sliced almonds and pumpkin seeds. Cook until slightly browned. Sprinkle in your shakeology and stir well. 

Transfer to a rimmed large baking dish. I use a lasagne pan, lined with parchment paper. 
Add your oats to the baking dish and drizzle the honey over them. Now stir in your chocolate nut/seed mixture. Spread it out evenly in the pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 325, then remove and stir again. Do this every 15 minutes until the time reaches 1 hour, or your granola is nice and brown.

Let cool before storing in an airtight container.

Don't you worry, You can get your Shakeology here. If you are interested in adding movement (which you need to). Contact me. I would love to get you started on one of our Beachbody programs!

It is simple and is done from the comfort of your own home, with me checking in on you and available for questions and assistance! Contact me today!

50 best quinoa breakfast recipes

I was featured as one of the best 50 quinoa breakfasts. See all of them here: 

Superfood Boabab Berry Breakfast Bowl

So down here in Southern California Acai bowls are all the rage. It is no secret why. The high nutrition of the Acai has been all over headlines. What you probably don't know is there is a little berry that is better. Let me introduce you to the Boabab berry. What makes it more nutritious you ask???

Boaba has more antioxidants than any other superfruit, even acai, blueberries and pomegranate.

Exceptional fiber – more than half is ultra-healthful soluble fiber.

A raw, whole food.

Organic.

Ethically and sustainably harvested.

The planet’s highest plant source of calcium.

More iron, potassium, magnesium and Vitamin C than most other popular super foods.

While it comes in many forms, I like it in the same form I use my acai which is freeze dried powder. 

Baobab (bao-bab) Fruit Powder is packed with nutrient rich vitamins and minerals. The fruit dries naturally in its pod – nothing added. The nutrient rich fruit boosts immunity and energy, supports healthy digestion, and reduces inflammation. 

I recieved a sample of this amazing product in exchange for my views on it. I was not paid and these views are my own. 

I was so excited to receive a sample of this new product I had not heard of. I am all about health and making every single ingredient count in my body. First thing I had to do was make a Boaba bowl, because I LOVE my acai bowl. 

Oh. My. Goodness.... 

You have to make this bowl. Get the fruit powder here. gokaibae.com

So easy and kept me full until dinner I had to try to remember to eat a snack because I was so satisfied. 

Boabab Breakfast Bowl

Serves two

2 tbsp coconut oil

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup cashew meal

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup oats

1/4 cup raw honey

1 sweet ripe banana 

1/4 cup boabab powder

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

1/2 cup almond milk

fresh berries slices for topping

1. Heat the coconut oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Toss the coconut, oats, and all the nuts in the pan and coat in the oil. Stir them continuously. Watch them very closely as they can burn quickly. You want the coconut to brown. Once the nuts are toasted, remove from heat, stir in the honey and then let them cool.

2. Put the banana in the blender with the boabab powder, yogurt, and almond milk. Start the blender on low then ramp it up to max. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour equal parts berry blend and nut mixture in bowl.

3.Top with berries and serve.

Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water

I am excited today to tell you about Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water. While I did receive a sample of the water, I was not paid for my review and the opinions listed are my own. 

It is no secret that these days we have to protect ourselves from a lot of chemicals that get into our food and water. I have been recently converted to Alkaline water whenever I can because of the massive amounts of health benefits. Don't know about them? Read about them here: 

http://www.livestrong.com/article/498701-what-are-the-benefits-of-drinking-alkaline-water/ 

If you visit waiakeasprings.com you will find "Waiākea® is naturally filtered through thousands of feet of porous volcanic rock that give it a variety of natural health benefits"

It naturally contains healthy levels of:  Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Silica, and Waiākea is one of the most alkaline natural waters in the world - no artificial processes, no decreased pH over time.

According to the The Journal of the International Society of Sports Medicine, individuals who drink alkaline water have an improved acid-base balance and hydration status compared to regular tap water, as well as increased bone density to help reverse Osteoporosis.2

On top of this, Medical News Today found that bottled alkaline water, higher in pH, can help reduce discomfort in those who suffer from acid reflux by neutralizing stomach acid, as well as prevent free-radical damage and premature aging.

This water is legit. It tastes amazing. The best part is, they have free home delivery if you order by the case. http://store.waiakeasprings.com/collections/cases 

So go get your healthy water!!!

Spiced Pumpkin Martini

Alright. Time for an adult drink. Let's get in the holiday spirit! Nothing says Halloween and Thanksgiving more than Pumpkin. So if you are getting sick of me cooking with Pumpkin... you are going to have to humor me a bit longer. This is not low calorie. This is not going to cure cancer. But it is sure going to make you feel cozy and in the holiday spirit. 

1 part Pumpkin Spice Concentrate

1 part Captain Morgan

1 part Vodka

1 part whipped cream vodka

Ice

2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

nutmeg

Mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Dip the the rim of the martini glass in a bit of vodka, then place the glass rim into the cinnamon and sugar mixture until the rim is coated.

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the liquor and pumpkin spice concentrate 

Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. Strain into the rimmed glass, 

sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick. 

Now that you have had your fun... If you are wanting to do a  DETOX  hit me up! 
I help people get healthy naturally. Being a cancer survivor I learned how necessary it is to detox after indulging. I have got your back! My passion is to help others stay cancer free. I have searched the world high and low and have found the BEST highest QUALITY natural products to help get the gunk out naturally, They are SAFE, healthy and will IMPROVE your health vs. hurting it with starvation or breaking down your digestive system which is what most detoxes do. So EMAIL ME and let's get started!