High Protein Breakfast Idea - Mini Baked Egg Souffles

Finding healthy breakfast choices that my boys will eat is always a challenge.  They only like sugary cereals and it makes me cringe to watch them eat that for breakfast.  I came across a recipe recently and tweaked it a bit to make it more like an egg souffle.  And, it was a hit!! Yay!!   I can't wait to mix it up and to try other protein veggies combos.  I love the egg souffles at Panera, so I will have to take a look at their menu to get some new ideas!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large whole egg
• 1 cup egg whites 
• 3/4 cups Kodiak Power Cakes
• 1 cup baby spinach or kale (finely chopped)
• 1 red pepper (finely chopped)
• 10 slices or bacon (or turkey bacon) cooked and chopped
• 1 heaped tablespoon chives (finely chopped)
• 1/3 cup fat free mozzarella cheese (shredded) or pepper jack cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a muffin pan (12) with non-stick spray.

2. Combine Kodiak mix, seasonings, egg and egg whites in a large bowl. Mix until well combined and smooth.

3. Blend kale and red peppers in blender or food processor (or chop veggies very finely)

3. Divide bacon, veggies, chives, and cheese evenly in a muffin pan. Divide and pour egg/Kodiak mixture over veggies, bacon, and cheese filling each tin within 1/4″ from the top.

4. Bake 25 minutes until top is slightly golden brown.

***This breakfast is also the perfect macros for the 80 Day Obsession nutrition plan for the Pre-Workout Meal, following the plan's timed nutrition.

Favorite Valentine's Day Dinner

Valentine's Day always holds a special place in my heart.  17 years ago, David proposed to me on Valentine's Day.  He made me dinner that night and it has turned into our traditional Valentine's Day dinner.  And, 17 years later (wow!!!), it is still one of our favorites.

Shrimp with Creamy Tomato-Basil Sauce

Ingredients:

2 Cups (8 oz) Penne Pasta

1 tsp olive oil

1 large onion (for 1 cup chopped)

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed

1 tsp bottled minced garlic

1 1/2 cups smooth marinara-style pasta sauce (we use spicy marinara)

1/3 cup heavy or whipping cream

1 lb peeled raw shrimp, fresh or frozen

Instructions:

1.  Place the penne in 2 1/2 quarts of boiling unsalted water and cook until tender, 11 to 13 minutes.

2.  Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat.  Peel and coarsely chop the onion, adding it to the skillet as you chop.  Raise the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring from time to time, until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes.

3.  While the onions cook rinse the basil, pat it dry with paper towels and remove the leaves from the stem.  Set aside.

4.  When the onions are soft, reduce the heat to medium.  Add the garlic, pasta sauce and cream to the skillet.  Reduce the heat to low and stir well.  If the shrimp are frozen, put them in a colander and run warm (not hot) water over them to defrost slightly, about 1 minute.  Add the shrimp to the skillet.  Simmer, stirring frequently to turn the shrimp, until the shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes.

5.  Meanwhile, coarsely chop the basil and set aside.  When the shrimp are done, remove the skillet from the heat.  Stir in the basil.

6.  Drain the penne and place a portion on each serving plate.  Top each serving with shrimp and sauce and serve it at once.

We really love it and if you make it, I hope you share it with someone you love!

This picture was taken last year, as the boys whipped up this meal for us! 

As we celebrate this day of love, don't forget to love yourself!! Remember to always pour into yourself, so your cup is always full and can always pour into those around you that need you!! Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Healthy Breakfast Meal Builder

Do you struggle coming up with healthy breakfast ideas?  Here are a few ideas of how to remix your morning mix!

STEP 1 - Beat the Eggs (1 RED 21 Day Fix)

• 2 large eggs
• 8 egg whites

STEP 2 - Pick your veggies (1/4 GREEN 21 Day Fix)

• Spinach (1/4 cup)
• Broccoli (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Asparagus (1/4 cup)
• Tomatoes (1/4 cup)
• Peppers (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Mushrooms (1/4 cup, sliced)
• Onions (1/4 cup, chopped)

STEP 3 - Pick your meat  (1/2 RED 21 Day Fix)

• Boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breast (1/2 cup diced, cooked)
• Turkey slices, low sodium, fat free (3 slices)
• Ham slices, low sodium, fat free (3 slices)
• Turkey bacon (2 slices)

STEP 4 - Pick your topping (1 BLUE 21 Day Fix)

• Avocado (1/4 medium)
• Feta cheese (1/4 cup, crumbled)
• Goat cheese (1/4 cup, crumbled)
• Mozzarella (1/4 cup, shredded)
• Cheddar, provolone or jack cheese (1/4 cup, shredded)
• Parmesan (1/4 cup, shredded)

STEP 5 - Scramble it up!

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium low heat
2. Add veggies and meat; cook stirring frequently, for 2-4 minutes
3. Add eggs, do not stir.  As eggs set, lift edges letting uncooked portion flow underneath; cook 3-4 minutes  or until heated through.
4. Gently fold in half.

STEP 6 - Make it into a sandwich (1 YELLOW 21 Day Fix)

• Bread, whole-grain, 1 slice
• Pita bread, whole wheat,  1 small
• English muffin, 1/2 muffin
• Bagel, 1/2 small
• Tortilla, 2 small (6-in)

ENJOY!!

What I am Loving Wednesday - Live on Facebook

Today is Wednesday, so I went live on my Facebook page to share with you the things I have been loving lately. I have linked the products mentioned below!

Maskcara Beauty Makeup Review 

Skin Owl - Geranium Skin Oil

Kerastase Hair Oil

Morroccanoil Dry Texture Spray

Aveda Air Control Hair Spray

Arbonne Sleep Well Spray

Retainer Brite

SUGARFIX Earrings - Target

CC Reese Boutique VIP Insiders

Hope you enjoy these favorites.  If you have any questions at all, please feel free to comment below or email me at bruning.marcia@gmail.com. See ya next time!!

What is a Fit Club

What is a Fit Club?

I don't know about you, but I owned a gym membership for years and only used it a handful of times! When I think of all the money I wasted...  And, I wasn't getting any results.  Duh?!  I wasn't going, so I wasn't really doing anything.  And, when I did go, I had no idea what to do, so I would wander around, try a few machines and try not to look like an idiot! :)  I also work full-time and hated leaving my son at home or in the gym's nursery.  So, then  I tried several at home workout DVD's, but let's face it, it is hard to stay motivated when all you have is yourself to motivate you.  

It wasn't until I found a community of like minded women, the challenge groups, the programs, that I finally found a solution.  I was held accountable by the other women in the group, was motivated by seeing their daily check-ins and seeing their results.  No need to leave the house, my son could watch me (and, show me how he could do push-ups too), and the secret sauce happened --->>> CONSISTENCY!!   

Guess what??  Consistency = RESULTS!!

A Fit Club is a group of busy professional women and moms, all completing a program together in an exclusive online app and private Facebook Group.   We motivate each other, hold each other accountable, share recipes, share what is working and get help when it is not working.  If you don't have a group of like-minded friends, this is your new #fitfam!! 

Seeing women connect in these groups, makes my heart smile! Women helping women, lifting each other up, it is so amazing!!! 

Will you teach us how to meal plan?

The meal planning system we will be using in this exclusive group, we will learn what proper portions are and how much of what you should be eating.  You will learn what to eat specifically for YOUR needs, which will help you eat the right stuff, in right amounts for YOUR body! This is not a diet or quick-fix (I’ve tried all those and we know they don’t work!). 

I finally learned, after years of confusion, quick-fixes, frustration, yo-yoing and no results, not only how to eat to hit my goals and feel my best, most healthy and energetic self, but to also make this a sustainable lifestyle that my entire family can follow. It has truly TAUGHT me all about nutrition so it "sticks" and it's not just a phase! I'm so passionate about this, because it WORKS and I've helped so many others get "unstuck" too! 

We will also share the "mother-load" of  meal plans + recipes in our group. ;)   You will be sure to find healthy recipes that you and your whole family will love!!

So, what do you get in this group?

- 30 days of accountability, support, encouragement, and coaching from me, with the opportunity to continue with me as your coach after!
- Access to our exclusive app that reminds you of your workouts daily and allows us to check in with one another
- An online resource collection of meal planning resources + personal development recommendations
- A custom workout schedule using the "netflix for fitness" selection of programs
- Me as your coach + friend along this journey!!

What's the cost ?

With my groups, you never pay for my coaching, and I'm only reimbursed by products you purchase through me as your Team Beachbody Coach, so there are no extras or added costs for having ME as your coach, other than the products you NEED to purchase to participate! 

I've never tried Shakeology...what is it?

Shakeology is a requirement for this group quite simply because without it, it will be very hard to get in all your nutritional needs, curb cravings and get the results you're looking for with the meal plan and workouts you will be following. I'll be providing you with recipes to make it...and after 5 days of drinking it you will never want to go without (the clean energy is that good!) 

Will you help me choose a workout program based on what I shared in the form?

Yes! That's what I am here for!!  We can literally plan out and map out a plan for the next year!!

When does it start?

We have groups running every month. - so we can get started as soon as  you have access to your program.  You will need to commit ASAP though, to hold your spot!

So let's do this!! Life is now!  Let's not wait any longer to get started!

Complete this form and I will send you a personalized program recommendation to get us started!!
xo Marcia Bruning

Maskcara Beauty Makeup Review

I have seen numerous makeup tutorials on Instagram and YouTube of women using this IIID makeup called Maskcara Beauty and I was curious to see if it would work for me.  

As we become older, our skin changes, we lose brightness and plumpness.  I liked the fact that this is unlike normal foundation that is just flat.  With this makeup you highlight and contour your whole face.

I am not going to lie, the first couple times I used it, I was a little scared.  Applying cream makeup is a little different than applying liquid foundation.  Once you use it a few times, it is much easier.  I ordered the 30 second HAC brush with it and it made application easy. 

I got my makeup right before I left on a work trip and was pleasantly surprised how it consolidated everything into one easy compact. My foundation, blush, contour and highlight were all in one compact.  You can even use the cream blush as your lip color!  You can use the contour color to define your eyes and even to line your lips!  I also love that the makeup is build-able, so you can use it lightly for everyday or use more for a more flawless look.

Ordering was super easy, I just sent a picture to an Artist with no makeup and with makeup and she figured out the perfect color.  You can find my artist, Harmony, here.

The compact and brushes are beautiful!  

And, here is my new simplified makeup routine.  I use the spray at the end for setting.  It's so simple!!

If you are curious, my colors are as follows:

Highlight - Amber

Contour - Olive

Blush - Hollywood

Illuminator - Rose Gold

If you try it, please be sure to let me know what you think!