Skinny Smoothie

This recipe was submitted on the Facebook!
It seriously tastes like a frosty!!
Good thing it's healthy.. or this could be dangerous!!

Chocolate PB Smoothie!

I got a new protein shake mix from NuSkin in the mail today! I haven't tried the chocolate flavor yet so I was super excited to test it out!

This recipe was super easy!

2 Sc. NuSkin Chocolate Protein Powder
1 Banana
2 Tbsp Peanut Butter or PB2
1/2 Tbsp Ground Flax
1/4 cup Oats
1 cup Almond Milk
Ice

ENJOY!!
If you've got a tried and true recipe share it with us!!! Leave your favorite healthy recipes in the comments or on Twitter/Instagram and get featured on
www.FierceFitNFabulous.com

xoxo
Chenelle

Smoothie Week!!

Guys...

Summer is SOOO upon us!

Memorial Day is right around the corner, my pool is already open so you know that's where I am spending EVERY second of my free time, I'm already busy making hiking and BBQ plans, and what would summer be without 

SMOOTHIES!!!

In honor of Summer, I have officially declared this week

"Smoothie Week"

If you haven't already, join the conversation on twitter. (@FierceFitNFab)

I've asked YOU to share your favorite smoothie recipes with me all week long, and I will feature them on the blog!!
*You can never have too many smoothie recipes, right?*

First up we have @TrabucoFitness who submitted this recipe:

@fiercefitnfab strawberries,bananas, milk, greek yogurt, honey, flaxseed, ice. My kids love it.
— Trabuco Fitness (@TrabucoFitness) May 20, 2013

Not gonna lie, I gave it a whirl this morning... LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT!!

Thank you!!

Recipe: Black Bean Quinoa & Polenta with Organic Mango Sausage and Fresh Parsley

Ok so we all know by now..
I LOVE to eat.

like.....LOVE!!!

So I figure if I can at least keep things interesting in the kitchen by trying new healthy recipes and giving healthy makeovers to old ones I can keep my ever growing (preggo) belly and the hubs satisfied without feeling like an overstuffed turkey!

This is an adaptation of a recipe that my sister in-law made for me while in Hawaii over New Years.

I literally haven't been able to stop thinking about it since, soooo I FINALLY tried to whip it up myself.

Guys.... it's REALLY good!

 Black Bean Quinoa & Polenta with Organic Mango Sausage and Fresh Parsley

I used Roland Brand Black Bean Quinoa.  I found it at Wal Mart, but if you can't get your hands on this stuff, it would be really easy to substitute using regular quinoa and stirring in some of my homemade Taco Seasoning and desired amount of black beans.
This entire bag makes about 2 cups of quinoa. (2-4 servings)
Begin to cook quiona before you start the polenta and sausage as the quiona takes a little longer to cook. (about 15-20min)

In a small skillet begin cooking the polenta, I cut off about 2 inches for a 2-4 person serving.

Cook polenta on medium heat with about a Tbsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and slowly add chicken broth until you reach desired consistency.

(I like mine on the creamy side)

Next slice up two All Natural "aidells" brand sausages.

I LOVE the Spicy Mango with Jalapeno flavor.

Throw them in with the polenta, stir, cover, and let the sausage cook on low/med heat.

I LOOOOVE these sausages.

They are made with ALL NATURAL ingredients.

No MSG

No Nitrites

Minimal Processing.

Read the ingredients, I was a non believer at first, but they are made entirely of organic chicken breast, real fruits & vegetables, in a pork lining.

No mystery in these hot dogs!

They are a teensy weensy bit pricier, but worth EVERY penny!

Once your quinoa is soft and fluffy, you're ready to assemble!!

Lay a bed of the Polenta/Sausage mixture on your plate, next layer on the Quiona, Cut up about 1/4 cup of fresh parsley and sprinkle on top.

(I LOVE fresh parsley so I just grab a huge handful lol.)

and...

VOILA!

A quick and easy lunch or dinner!!

xoxo

Chenelle

Spring Cleaning!

As you guys have probably noticed by now,

I gave the blog an adorable 

SPRING MAKEOVER!

I figured it was time to buckle down and do some serious work on the blog!

Not only have I redone the design and layout, but I'm goin by a new name..

*drumroll please....*

the blog has been easily relocated to

www.FierceFitNFabulous.com

So much more fitting dontcha think?!?

That means my other social network sights have changed a little too! 

You can follow me easily on Instagram and Twitter directly from this site,

or you can find me here:

Instagram: @FierceFitNFabulous

(personal: @ChenelleMonique)

Twitter: @FierceFitNFab

(personal: @ChenelleMonique)

Facebook is still:

www.facebook.com/TheFitNFabBlog

Hope the new change didn't cause too much confusion!

It's still me! 

Speaking of makeovers though..

 Yesterday morning I modeled for one of my all time favorite senoritas and fellow blogger!

Mary Ann Cruz Horne showed us how to brighten up our looks by adding a pop of color to your lips this spring!! I know I usually stick to mainly Fitness and Nutrition, but lets branch out a bit, k?

Cuz I would be lying to you if I said 

I didn't have an extremely over the top ADDICTION to makeup. 
(even though I struggle ever finding a time or place to wear it lol.)

mmmkay.. 

so here is the segment if you missed it..
(and a sneak peak at my 7 month preggo belly!) 
 
 
Once you've checked out her awesome tips on how to give yourself a quick spring makeover,
head over to her blog
www.muchachamary.com
and enter her sweet giveaway for some amazing Chanel "lippies!"

 Love you guys!!

xoxo

Chenelle

Wanna Workout?

This intense CrossFit style workout might not sound all that bad, but I promise... It packs a MEAN punch!!!

20 Burpees
1 Squat
19 Burpees
2 Squats
18 Burpees
3 Squats
17 Burpees
4 Squats
16 Burpees
5 Squats
..continue in this pattern until you reach
1 Burpee
20 Squats

GOOD LUCK!!
xoxo
Chenelle