Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus...YUM!

I LOVE hummus. All different flavors. But when I found out that I could make my own hummus and use flavors that I know and love...I was sold.  And man oh man...how easy it was.

This recipe makes enough for 12 servings! So yummy! And 21 Day Fix approved.  It's a blue container for all of you that are wondering.  :) Dip your favorite veggies in there and you have a great snack.  

Ingredients:

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained - keep 2 tbsp. of juice to add to mixture
1 cup fresh cilantro, or to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and diced - or to taste
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Directions:
Blend garbanzo beans,juice from canned beans, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth

Done...easy, peasy!

Calling all runners!!!

It's almost 60 degrees here today in Indiana and man oh man...the sun is shining and there are all sorts of people outside right now.  We've been cooped up inside for so long this winter...that even though I'm not a runner...I HAD to go running tonight.  It just felt like it was supposed to happen.

You all know I love Beachbody DVD programs and I still do them almost every night.  But...TODAY...running was the workout of choice. Fresh air, a good sweat, and of course a great playlist.

I feel that you have to change up your routine...not just because your body will get used to what you're doing...and changing it up will help you bust through plateaus...but just mentally you should change up your routine every once in awhile.  It keeps things fresh, exciting...and not like a chore.  Plus, everyone needs strength building exercises, everyone needs to work on balance and core strength, everyone needs flexibility.  If you just stick to one type of exercise...you are limiting yourself from the results that you want.

Now, I'm not going to go out and run every day...because like I said...I'm not a runner.  But it felt good tonight.  And the cool thing is...I haven't ran in such a long time....like months.

So what does that say for Beachbody programs??...They are legit.  They work...they get you in shape.  I just busted out 2 miles and I feel great.  Insanity, PiYo, Combat, P90X3, Turbofire, 21 Day Fix...you name it...they help with everything.

So those of you who ARE runners...if you're looking for something to help you with your time, your flexibility, your endurance, etc...there is something out there for you.

Send me an email at kmhendershot32@gmail.com or find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/karenhendershotinspire and let me know what your wanting to achieve.  I'd love to help suggest something that may work for you like it has for me.

Final Results...21 Day Fix Extreme!

So it's Day 22!  I actually completed the 21 Day Fix Extreme from start to finish. 

While I did miss a few workouts every now and then due to teaching my own fitness classes and learning a new routine...what I didn't miss...was keeping my nutrition in check.  I followed the plan, I didn't cheat...except if you call me having a a couple TBSP of almond butter instead of TSP of almond butter a cheat.  Which technically it was a cheat...

But I didn't have one piece of candy, I didn't have one drop of alcohol, I didn't have anything that wasn't on my meal plan.  And to me...that was an accomplishment all in itself. 

I learned that I like to add weights into my workout routine...I've always been a cardio girl, and these workouts challenged me. I learned to try some new foods...and they were good.  For example, I had never had butternut squash or a poached egg before.  Now...I truly like them.  And made some butternut squash for me to snack on this week.

I feel accomplished that I stuck to it when I said I was going to.  I feel good that even though my personal life may have lead me to cheat and endulge on some things that I shouldn't have...I was able to be strong and GET. IT. DONE. 

My food prep on Sunday is something I truly enjoyed doing and will plan to continue that process. 

Today, I used my blue container to portion out my hummus.  I put my blueberries in my purple container...even though it's Day 22.  It's a habit, I liked it...and I LOVE how I feel.  My body just feels so much better.

I would be lying to you if I didn't already eat a Hershy's mini candy bar this morning.  I did...and yes...it's ok.  I feel like I deserve that piece of chocolate.  It tasted great!  But that's all I needed. On with my day! 

I will be enjoying some cocktails with my girlfriends on Friday night....I'm human.  And I enjoy doing HUMAN things.  But what I've learned from this is that everything is in moderation.  I'm going to continue with the meal planning, using the containers for portion control, recipes that I liked during the process, and continue my journey to be as healthy as I can. 

It wasn't about weight loss for me this time.  It was about staying committed.  It was about getting more toned. It was about feeling better.  AND....it worked...all of it.  4.5 lbs and 5 inches gone. 

Here are my results...I'm pretty pleased!  I accomplished something...and that's what it is all about. 


If you'd like to join in my next group and get your journey started...click here!

Drink Something Green???

I will be honest,  I've been drinking Shakeology for over a year and as all of you know...I love it.

BUT...I have never tried the Greenberry. I was scared of the color. It's just something about it being green that made think I wouldn't like it.

I kept hearing everyone say it was good, but I just never truly believed them.

UNTIL...I actually tried it. Yes.. it was good. Actually very good! I kept it simple and added water and frozen strawberries. It was a very nice change to my regular vanilla or chocolate recipes that I've been used to.

So there you have it...from a skeptic to a believer...Greenberry is good! I may just switch my shipment to add it to my rotation. :)

Beachbody Workouts with No DVD's???

Have a laptop, tablet, smartphone???  Now you can workout anywhere, anytime!

We asked...and we are receiving!  Beachbody On Demand!

This is so exciting!  I know that I have wanted this to be an option for soooo long...as have many of you.  Especially when most laptops these days don't come with DVD players anymore.  Now...if you have at  least a smartphone...you can workout ANYWHERE!  Check out the details below.

WHAT IS BEACHBODY ON DEMAND?

Beachbody On Demand is a new feature inside The Team Beachbody Club.

That's right, as part of your Premium (paid) Team Beachbody Club membership, you'll automatically have unlimited streaming access to hundreds of workouts from Beachbody's collection of world-class fitness programs.

This is well over $1,000 USD in value that has been added to the Team Beachbody Club membership. What's more, the price —$38.87 USD for 90 days. (That's a crazy good deal!)

Beachbody On Demand will house a catalog of complete Beachbody workout programs. Here are the programs that will be available to start with:

• P90X® & P90X Deluxe
• P90X2® & P90X2 Deluxe
• P90X3® & P90X3 Deluxe
• P90X ONE on ONE® Volume 1
• 10 Minute Trainer®
• INSANITY® & INSANITY Deluxe
• INSANITY: THE ASYLUM® Volume 1
• TurboFire®
• Brazil Butt Lift® & Brazil Butt Lift Deluxe
• ChaLEAN Extreme®
• Hip Hop Abs®

HOW WILL IT WORK?

When you log in to TeamBeachbody.com as a paid member of the Team Beachbody Club, you simply select the 'Beachbody On Demand' tab from the home page, then choose any fitness program in the Member Library, and press play!

• Convenience: Enjoy 24/7 streaming access from your laptop, tablet, or mobile device. No DVDs required. All you need is an Internet connection.
• Variety: Try different programs that are all proven to deliver incredible results. You can also try out different trainers, workout lengths, or fitness levels before committing to a program.
• Simplicity: All the program guides, workout calendars and nutrition plans will be online—all in one place.

No more excuses. Now you will be able to work out anywhere there's an Internet connection: at home, the gym, outdoors—even while you're traveling.

NEW CLUB & SHAKEOLOGY® CHALLENGE PACK

With this Challenge Pack, you will have access to an assortment of our most popular fitness programs (everything in the Member Library); Here's what's included:

• A 90-day Premium membership to the Team Beachbody Club with Beachbody On Demand. (After 90 days, you will be charged the quarterly Club membership price).
• 30-day supply of Shakeology which will convert to Shakeology Home Direct (our monthly autoship program) after 30 days.

At $140 USD, this Challenge Pack is a phenomenal deal. You'll save $28 as opposed to buying these items separately.

The Club & Shakeology Challenge Pack is ideally suited for anyone who's new to Beachbody, undecided about which fitness program to try, or someone who would love the convenience of accessing Beachbody workouts—anytime, anywhere.

PURCHASED PROGRAMS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Later in March, we will be adding another big perk to Beachbody On Demand. When you are a Premium (paid) Team Beachbody Club member and purchase select DVD programs that are not in the Member Library, you'll be able to exclusively stream those programs as well. Just look for "Purchased Programs" in Beachbody On Demand.

The first set of programs that will be available for streaming later in March as part of the Purchased Program section are FOCUS T25®, 21 Day Fix® and 21 Day Fix EXTREME®. Over time, we will slowly broaden the library of available Purchased Programs to be streamed.

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY WORKOUTS

Another huge benefit of becoming a Premium Team Beachbody Club member? Exclusive access to try workouts from many of our newest programs along with some other noteworthy programs. Just look for "New and Noteworthy" in Beachbody On Demand.

This section will allow you to preview select single workouts of some of Beachbody's newest and best-selling programs. In other words, now for the first time, you will be able to get a sneak preview of the program and try it before you buy it.

Here are the programs you will have exclusive access to start with:

• 21 Day Fix – Total Body Cardio Fix
• 21 Day Fix EXTREME – PiYo Fix Extreme
• PiYo® – Sweat
• FOCUS T25 – Alpha Cardio
• INSANITY MAX:30™ – Sweat Intervals
• P90® – Sculpt A
• Body Beast® – Build: Chest/Tris