Clean Redneck Caviar (Bean Salad)

I love  traditional Texas Caviar, but don't like the artificial dressings and added sugar it calls for, so I came up with a clean version! You can have this for lunch by itself, serve over quinoa with some honey lemon vinaigrette, make it into Mexican quinoa patties or serve it with some organic blue corn chips at a party. I like to make a big bowl of it and put it in the fridge to eat on during the week. Its healthy, easy on the wallet, quick and very filling! You can tweak this recipe to your likings with different types of beans, tomatoes and dressing! Here is the recipe and hope you enjoy!

 

Clean Redneck Caviar (Bean Salad)

• 3-4 cans organic beans rinsed (black, great northern, garbanzo, kidney, etc)

• 2 roma tomatoes

• 1/2 container golden cherry tomatoes

• 1 pkg. sweet frozen corn (I use the steam bags and let cool)

• 1 small red onion chopped

• color bell peppers chopped (optional)

• cilantro (to taste)

• sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper

• olive oil and vinegar to taste (red wine or balsamic work well)

• stevia (if you want it a little sweeter)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for the week!

                                         Clean Redneck Caviar served with quinoa & honey
                                                                 lemon vinaigrette.

 

 

 

Exercise and Eating Healthy to Reduce Stress

I will never forget what Elle Woods said in the movie Legally Blonde about "Exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy...happy people don't shoot their husbands! They just don't!" This is all so true. Do you really feel like killing someone after a good workout? I know I don't! I feel like a million bucks and that no one can touch how glorious I feel! Staying active and following a healthy diet can really help with stress in your life. I have experienced this first hand over the last several weeks. I have had some pretty stressful situations in my life here lately and when I have went for a run, walk or worked out to my Focus T25 program it really helped relieve the tension in my body. Another reason you want to exercise and eat healthy is because if you do get really stressed and your body's immune system is weakened by an unhealthy lifestyle, you could get really sick.

 Don't make excuses to not exercise or eat healthy. There are so many ways to fit it into your busy lifestyle. If you don't have an hour to devote to the gym or you hate the atmosphere of the gym, then go for a walk, run or invest in some at home workout videos. I love my Beachbody workouts. They are a life saver if it is raining out and most of the programs have shorter workouts in case you don't have much time that particular day. My T25 workout is 25 minutes and I am done! I feel like a million bucks when I'm done and relieved stress from my day! Also, if you think you can't prepare a healthy meal at home in a flash, well think again! There are many options. You could get a bag of already washed salad greens, throw some meat on a grill or in your oven and cook up some couscous to go with it...20 min dinner, tops!!!! And with Fall here, what else is better than some homemade turkey chili in the crock pot while you are away all day! It's healthy comfort food and it's done when you get home! If you are out on the go and need to eat out, plenty of restaurants and fast food chains have healthier selections...don't give in to the fatty foods!

So, when you think about all the stresses in your life and think "Ugh, I just want to hit someone!", go get your workout on and clean up your diet...it will all pay off when you are not sitting in a doctors office!!!

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True happiness

Staying motivated, dedicated and encouraged have been my keys for success! There is no secret to living a healthy and fulfilling life. You have to put in the hard work, sweat and sometimes tears! I want to inspire people to experience what I am experiencing in my life. I am the happiest and healthiest I have ever been and I want to carry people along on this journey with me so they can experience what I am experiencing....true happiness with myself, my family and my friends! If you would like to come on board and be a part of this journey with me then I would LOVE to have you! Are you wanting to start your own health and fitness journey? Do you already have a passion for health and fitness and want to start helping others? If you say yes to either of these questions then you might just want to jump on board with me! Comment below or message me and we can talk about what your goals are and get you on the path to a happier and healthier you! You can find out what kind of programs I use and also about the Beachbody Coach opportunity over at www.MistiFreibergFitness.com.

Chia Seed Benefits

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Banana Pudding Shakeology

I have created a NEW Shakeology Recipe...Banana Pudding!!! It was oh so delicious, too! I gulped it down so fast and was so disappointed when it was all gone! If you love bananas like I do you will love this recipe! Here ya go:

Banana Pudding Shakeology

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 graham cracker
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy....enjoy!

Oven Fried Flounder

This is a great alternative to eating traditional fried fish. My kids loved it and my 6 year old daughter wanted more! It is an easy week night recipe that doesn't take long and you won't feel guilty about eating it either. This recipe comes out extremely crunchy and full of flavor. Squeeze a little lemon juice on it and you are good to go. Here is the recipe:

 

Oven Fried Flounder

 

4-6 flounder filets washed and patted dry

1 cup crushed corn flakes

1/2 cup wheat flour seasoned to taste with old bay and a little sea salt

1 egg

1/8 cup fat free milk

olive oil cooking spray

 

Get two plates and one bowl. On one plate put the crushed corn flakes and the seasoned wheat flour on the other. In the bowl beat the egg and milk together. Take one flounder filet and dredge it in the flour shaking off excess. Next, dredge in egg/milk mixture and immediately roll in corn flakes. Spray top and bottom of fish and place on tin foil lined pan. Repeat with remaining filets. Cook on 450 for 12-15 minutes or until fish is done and desired crispness! Enjoy!