Advo Adventures

Get Fit! @advoadventures

[advoadventures-blog]

Quick Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Sage Chicken

If you’re on the 24 Day Challenge I wouldn’t recommend bacon in any phase, but those of you who are in the 25+ Days OR those of you who are just looking for healthy food alternatives - check this recipe out.

Ingredients:

2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Fresh Sage Leaves (about 20)

1 Pack of Bacon

Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Frying Pan

Tongs if you have them.

The Steps:

This is a very simple recipe. Take your chicken and cut any bad parts off - fat, veins, you know - Then, cut the breasts in tenders. If you don’t now how, just cut down the breast lengthwise 2-3 times, depending on the size, and then cut those strips in half. (if you like your tenders longer - don’t cut them in half)

If you’re using fresh sage - which you should to get the ultimate flavor - make sure you have enough to match the amount of tenders you just cut. 

Slap a sage leaf on each tender.

(start to warm up your frying pan with your cooking oil. Medium-High Heat)

Next, wrap each tender with a piece of bacon. I did a 1/2 strip of bacon per tender, it worked out just fine. 

Now that your cooking oil is hot, put the chicken tenders SAGE SIDE DOWN. This allows the full flavor of sage to be cooked and set into your tenders. 

Leave them on this side for about 6 minutes. Or until chicken becomes golden brown and fat on bacon becomes rendered. 

Flip’em over and do the same thing. 6 minutes. 

There’s gonna be a lot of “oil/grease” in the pan. I took each piece out onto a paper towel covered plate, just to let the excess drip off. 

NO added salt, pepper, or anything. 

Take a bite, you’ll see why. 

[advoadventures-blog]

For real. I'm sharing with YOU, my steps and my life on Advocare and staying fit/healthy. I provide a means for you to join, but in no way should you think I'm only here for you guys to purchase products. I want you to live and succeed as I and many others have. Just keeping it real. #Advocare #fitnessfamily #fam #advo #spark #health #healthy #lifestyle #winning #motivate #mns #spark #catalyst #advocare24daychallenge

[advoadventures-blog]

What is your favorite /healthy/ snack?

For me, my go-to is Celery! As of right now, there is no other snack out there that satisfies me as much as a few sticks of celery do. Why? I get rid of my salty cravings, get filled up, and know that snacking on celery is a super healthy alternative compared to...chips, pretzels, or other high in salt foods. 

Most times, when you are craving salty foods you are dehydrated OR you have a silicon or chloride deficiency. Celery, is a good way to curb those cravings. 

Add in some all natural Peanut Butter or other Nut Butters and you’re golden! 

I know I don’t have TOO much of a following here yet, but what is your “go-to” snack?

[advoadventures-blog]

Support - probably one of the most important tools in changing your life, besides the positive attitude. 

Why do you need support? Why can’t you just do this on your own?

Those are great questions, questions that I - myself - have also thought when thinking about support. I mean, most people don’t decide “Hey, I’m going on this diet program, who’s gonna help me?” It is weird to think that way - but a support system is key to success. 

When you think of surrounding yourself with support - it almost seems overwhelming. How many people do you need to surround yourself? Do they need to be dieting too? Should they be healthy? The true answer is - It doesn’t matter if they are doing the same thing you are - they just need to be someone who stands up for you, realizes what you are doing is important to you, and supports you through every stage. 

I have a pretty small support system. 

I have my two roommates who make horrible eating decisions (decisions I once made), two friends from work - 1 of whom is a healthier eater and 1 who is not so great at eating (sorry, you know who you are! :P), and I have this, my Tumblr/Instagram/Advocare hobby.

All of my supporters have been there to stop me from walking off the path of clean eating, have pushed me to work out and get to the gym, and encourage me to keep going on a daily basis. Plus, writing this and sharing my stories and supporting you guys keeps me going. I feel that if I can be true to you guys, I can be true to myself. 

Who is in your support system?

[advoadventures-blog]

If there is one thing that makes getting fit even more tough it is a busy schedule and primarily working the night shift. I can personally say that I have tried - more times than I can count on my hands - to diet and exercise while working my night shift and I have failed...every single time. 

It wasn’t until I met my breaking point and jumped on the 24 Day Challenge from Advocare that I stopped those failed attempts dead in their tracks. 

The 24 Day Challenge creates a structure for you - Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack, Dinner, Snack....repeat. Doesn’t sound hard right? So, why is it called a challenge? Your attitude, thats why! 

You must have a positive attitude to receive positive results. If you go into any program with a negative “I can’t do this” attitude, what do you hope to accomplish?

Tie that into a crazy schedule and you’re just back to square one, failure. 

Here is some advice from my 24 Day Challenge. 

I work nights - 5 days a week - I go in at 11pm and out at 7 in the morning. Thats 8 hours of sitting around with minimal activity and those nightly greasy food cravings. So I put myself on a plan. 

Because I go to sleep in the morning, I count that as my “night time” and therefore, I eat my “dinner” in the morning hours. Which means when I wake up it is “Morning” (5-6pm) So I jump on my steps: Pills/Spark/Fiber

3 Hours after I have a snack if I’m hungry. 

4 Hours after that I eat some lunch (don’t forget to take any necessary pills 30 mins before lunch) At this point I’m already at work. 

3 Hours after that - snack. (still at work)

4 Hours after that, its dinner time. (I’m home winding down, doing some chores and running around with my pup)

There is no eating in between - there are no cravings - Everything is set! 

Everyone is different, but get yourself on a routine. Pre-Plan/Prepare meals so you don’t run out of time before running out the door. 

IF you want some more advice - shoot me an email [email protected] OR if you feel up to it, text me 518-755-9784 I know its tough, we need to support each other. 

[advoadventures-blog]

Don't leave home without it! I just did. Spark is an amazing alternative to energy drinks, sodas, and coffee. Delicious tasting long lasting energy. How can you go wrong. What's your favorite flavor? #beachampion #need #advocare #goodeats #cleaneating #spark #advospark #weightloss #energy #energydrink #alternative #photoshop #skills #daily #fitness #health

[navarrps]

Done with that #Spark? Now you have a great meal prep container!! #GreenThinking #Sparked #advocare (at Chicago, Illinois)

[advoadventures-blog]

SMART

[crystal-the-lash-lady-blog]

Good to know #eatclean #advocaredistributor #advocare24daychallenge #advocare #gettinghealthy

[advoadventures-blog]

So True. This will save you on any diet. 

[advoadventures-blog]

Looking for tasty alternatives to plain, boring diet foods? Try this. Advoadventures.tumblr.com #tumblr #soup #tomato #chicken #fitness #advocare #24daychallenge #cleanse #cleaneating #goodeats

[advoadventures-blog]

Egg White Grabbers. Perfect for a quick on-the-go breakfast or snack through your day! Come check out the recipe on our Tumblr advoadventures.tumblr.com #tumblr #tumblrfitness #snacks #healthyfood #cleaneating #organic #eggs #eggwhites #greens #recipes #advocare #fitnesstips #getfit #getfitstayfit #nocarbs #lowcarb

[advoadventures-blog]

Welcome to Advo Adventures! Together we will walk the path of fitness and healthy eating. Follow for healthy eating tips, recipes, and daily motivation. #tumblr #getfit #healthy #healthyfood #clean #cleaneating #exercise #motivationmonday #fitnation #gym #advocare #advocare24daychallenge #24daychallenge

[advoadventures-blog]

Just about the hardest thing to do on any “clean eating” diet is finding something that tastes great. Most people jump into the bland and plain Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice combination. Then, they get burned out of the same food every day and end up failing the diet because the food isn’t exciting enough. 

Time for a change. 

On the 24 Day Challenge for Advocare and on any diet really, you do not need to suffer with tasteless foods. The internet is filled with amazing people who create astounding tasty recipes. Do the work to keep yourself interested - you won’t regret it. 

Here is the Recipe for this awesome soup. 

Name:  That Soup You’ll Love! 

Ingredients:

1 Can Cannellini Beans

3 Cans Diced Tomatoes (No Salt Added, Plain)

1 Cup Tomato Sauce (no salt added, Plain)

2 Carrots, Peeled chopped

2 Sticks Celery, Chopped

4 Garlic Cloves (chopped/small)

1 Onion (Medium to Large, I used a White one)

1 TBSP Cooking Oil (I used Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut)

1 TSP Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1 TSP Oregano (can use basil instead - fresh is better)

2-3 Handfuls of Fresh Spinach

2-3 Cups of Shredded Chicken

(I cooked some chicken on the stove top, light kelapo oil for taste and added a dash of sea salt with fresh ground black pepper)

When you have everything chopped up the way you want it, heat your cooking oil in a medium/large saucepan. Once it is warm add in the onion, celery, and carrots. Stir occasionally. (5 mins) Then add in about half of the garlic - cook for another 2 mins while stirring occasionally. Add in all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Bring pot to a boil - then cook on low/simmer for at least 20 mins.

I let mine cook on low for about 45mins just to bring out the flavors a bit more. I am only cooking for myself so I was able to can 3 16oz Mason Jars for later as well. The taste is amazing! I usually give myself ½-1 Cup per serving depending on the time of day. It is pretty great to have something with a great taste over plain food. 

[advoadventures-blog]

Josh’s Egg White Grabbers (EWG)

This is not any recipe “new” to the world - but I’ll tell you how to make a delicious tasting EWG that you can use for a quick on-the-go meal or quick snack throughout your day.

Time: About 35 Minutes

Tools: 1 TBSP, Muffin Tin (medium/large), Oven, Knife

Ingredients:

Egg Whites (Large or Small Carton...or separate the eggs from the yolk)

Medium Tomato, Cleaned and Diced

Handful of Fresh Spinach

Chicken Breast (cooked - I used leftover Chicken from dinner!)

Cooking Spray

You are going to want to Pre-Heat your oven to 350 degrees. While it is pre-heating you can start prepping the eggs! Before you put anything in the muffin tin, first spray some non-stick cooking spray in each of the pockets. I used Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - worked like a charm. 

Remember, 3 TBSP of Egg Whites equals (about) 1 Large Egg. 

So, fill in each pocket with 3 TBSP of Egg Whites. Then evenly distribute the tomatoes, spinach, and chicken. At your own discretion - add salt and pepper. Mine did not have anything added. 

Once you are ready to start cookin’ place the muffin tin on the top rack of the oven and bake for 20 Minutes. My oven runs pretty hot and mine were perfect at 20 minutes total. To be sure you’re in the clear, check at 10 minute intervals. 

The EWG’s will be done if you stick a knife in the center and it comes out clean. 

There you have it! 

Reheat Instructions: If you have leftovers, feel free to pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds OR if you have the time, throw them on a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes, flipping to warm up.