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It's hard to find high protein breakfast recipes that taste good. However, this one is one you will have on repeat. This is a perfect pre-workout meal with a good balance of carbs, fats and proteins. Give it a try and share it with someone who would love to try it too! I love to share new recipes so make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter so you never miss a recipe! Have a healthy day! -Coach Angelena

Now that grilling season is upon us, you must give this simple but delicious recipe a try! The grilled pork tenderloin will have a savory flavor that will be well complimented by the sweet grilled peach chutney. This recipe is sure to be a favorite! Give it a try and come back to let us know how you liked it! 🍑 Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Peach Chutney Recipe 🍑 (serves 4) 3 peaches 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1½ lb (680 g) pork tenderloin 1 tsp sea salt, divided ½ tsp freshly ground pepper 2 Tbsp coconut sugar 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger Preheat the grill to high heat. Peel the peaches, cut them in half, and carefully remove the pits. Brush the cut sides with half of the oil. Brush the pork with the rest of the oil, and sprinkle with ½ tsp of salt and pepper. Place the pork on the grill and grill, turning every few minutes, until an internal thermometer measures 160ºF/70ºC. While the pork cooks, place the peaches on a separate part of the grill, cut side down. Turn occasionally, grilling for about 8 minutes, until tender. Rest the pork on a cutting board and set the peaches aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together the sugar, vinegar, and ginger. Chop the slightly cooled peaches and add them to the sauce, stirring well to combine. Slice the pork and place on a serving platter and top it with the chutney. Serve and enjoy!

Ready to grow your Glutes AKA {Peaches}? Here are a few of my top tips for Growing your Glutes: 1- 🍑Train your glutes at least 2x- Training your glutes multiple times a week will help your muscles grow. Breaking down the muscle tissues more often will help them to grow faster as they repair. Give yourself a few days of rest between training days. 2- 🍑 Mind Muscle Connection- When you are training glutes (or any muscle for that matter), the mind muscle connection matters. You want to focus on the muscle you are working and squeeze that muscle to get a full contraction. Don't let your mind wander during your sets, really stay focused. You will really start to notice a difference when you do this. 3- 🍑 Slowly increase your weights or resistance- If you keep doing the same weights or resistance, your body will adapt and it won't be as challenging as they once were. You need to be consistently challenging your glutes to get them to grow. Every week you can add 5 more pounds or if you aren't ready to go up in weight you can add 5 reps. Resistance bands are an awesome way to work your glutes. You can even take them when you travel for quick workouts. Check these ones out: 4- 🍑 Squeeze at the top of the movement- This is a very important part of training your glutes. You want to focus on the movement and when you get to the top you want to squeeze. For example if you are doing a weighted glute bridge you will squeeze when your hips are all the way up. You can even hold for a count of 2 to get a better isometric hold. This small step will help you to see big results! Ready for a workout to Grow & Shape your Peaches {Glutes}? Give this one a try. Before you start this or any workout please consult your doctor for clearance to start a workout program. I am a certified personal trainer, but not yours, so please complete workout at your own risk. Be sure to walk & stretch before you do this workout, you want to be nice and warm. Also choose a weight or band that is challenging but doable. You can start heavy and drop down when needed as to not compromise form. READY? Let's do this! *This article contains affiliate links

Are you ready to learn how to burn more fat? It is possible to turn your body into a fat burning machine. Like all things that are worth working for it will take time a hard work on your part. You also have to be consistent with your efforts, but trust me when I say these things will work for you as they have for my clients who have put in the work! Are you ready to learn how to turn your body into a FAT burning Machine? Read on... #1- LIFT HEAVY WEIGHTS- In order for your muscles to grow you have to progressively lift heavier. This will challenge your body and help to break down the muscle tissue so it can get bigger and stronger over time. The more muscle you have the more fat your body will burn at rest. #2- EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN- To support muscle growth from heavy lifting you have to make sure you are eating enough protein. A basic calculation of .8-1g of protein per pound of body weight is a good place to start. Once you know how much protein you need you can divide the amount by the number of meals and snacks that you have to ensure you are able to get it all in. Adding a post workout shake is an easy way to help increase daily protein intake. #3- ADD IN HIIT TRAINING- HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. This means that you will alternate periods of high intensity with recovery to challenge your body. When you add HIIT training your body can stay in a fat burning mode for up to 48 hours depending on how intense your workout was. #4- GET ENOUGH REST- When you sleep your body repairs itself. This is a crucial part of your fitness journey. Not getting 7-8 hours of sleep on a regular basis can cause your metabolism to slow down. When you are well rested you are more likely to stay on track with your nutrition and workouts. Bottom line, don't skimp on sleep! #5- DITCH THE ALCOHOL- I know, I know...before you stop reading, hear me out. When you drink alcohol your metabolism can slow down. This means it can start to cancel out your hard work in the gym. When you drink alcohol your body stops the fat burning process to get rid of the alcohol, which it treats as a toxin. When you are trying to burn fat, this is the last thing that you want! If you are ready to get started on turning your body into a fat burning machine, but aren't sure where to start, I am here to help you. I would love to chat more about your goals and how we can set up a custom plan that will get you your dream metabolism! Click HERE to schedule a free 1:1 call with me. I can't wait to help you light your metabolism on FIRE!

Have you ever tried a kettlebell workout? It is a great way to add some variety to your workouts. Doing the same workouts over and over can get boring, and when you have fitness goals you don't want to be bored!! Plus your body gets used to the same workouts nd sometimes needs to be challenged to see changes. When you are ready to spice things up in the gym, give kettlebells a try, it might be the exciting thing you have been looking for! Why should you add kettlebell training in? How about the fact that you can burn more calories in less time? When you use a kettlebell you are working more muscle groups to complete the movement, this leads to a greater calorie burn. Also, Kettlebell training is the best way to work in functional training. Functional training means that the workouts prepare your body for everyday movements, bending, twisting, reaching and lifting. These workouts challenge your neuromuscular system different than other workouts to. The body has to respond to the momentum of the kettlebell and you have to work to get it moving. This will make you stronger for your everyday life, and can lead to less injuries from completing simple everyday tasks. A stronger you is a healthier you! Just to be on the safe side if you haven't ever tried a kettlebell workout, I suggest finding a certified instructor to teach you the basic moves and safety of using the kettlebells. Also, start with lighter weights until you master the move, then you can increase your weights accordingly. You want to make sure that you master each move with a manageable weight before you start grabbing heavier kettlebell. Are you ready for a kettlebell workout you can add to your weekly workouts and blast some fat? Give this one a try! *Disclaimer- I am a certified personal trainer, but I am not your personal trainer. Please be sure to consult your physician before starting this or any new workout program. Please consult a certified kettlebell trainer before trying these moves on your own!

Clean Eating Mexican Pulled Chicken: Ingredients: 4 Organic Chicken Breasts 1 lime (juiced) 1 lemon (juiced) 1 container of Organic Chicken Broth 2 tbsp olive oil Taco seasoning* (*store bought with clean ingredients or homemade will work) 4 tsp. chili powder 3 tsp paprika 3 tsp cumin 2 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sea salt dash of cayenne Instructions: 1) Heat a large pan and add olive oil on medium heat. 2) Add chicken breasts and 1 cup of chicken broth. 3) While chicken is cooking prepare your taco seasoning. 4) Cook chicken breast for about 8 minutes each side, or until cooked through. 5) Take out cooked chicken and shred with 2 forks. 6) Place chicken back in pan, turn the heat to low/simmer. 7) Add taco seasoning, lemon and lime juice, and 1 cup of chicken broth. 8) Stir to cover the chicken with the seasoning. Continue to stir until well mixed. While the chicken is on simmer continue to add chicken broth so the chicken stays moist. 9) Once all the broth as been absorbed by the chicken let simmer for 8-10 minutes. 10) Serve with your favorite taco shells, lettuce wraps or on a salad! Enjoy! Save the rest for leftover throughout the week! If you make this recipe I would love if you come back and let me know how you like it!

If your goal is to build muscle and burn fat (that is most of us), the 45 minutes after your strength training workout is the most important window to refuel properly! During this window you need to have the right combo of protein and carbohydrates. This will start the muscle recovery process, which is important if you are trying to grow those muscles. In addition to refueling properly there are other things you can do to speed up your recovery. Here are some of my top tips for your post workout recovery: Fuel up within 45-60 minutes after your workout. This is important if you just did your strength training and are looking to lose fat and gain muscle. I recommend a protein shake with at least 25g of protein and about 10-15g of carbohydrates. The carbs will help transport the protein to your muscle to help start the repair process. Did you know that this is when your muscles grow? So this post workout timing is important. The easiest way to do this is with a protein shake and a banana. Eat your protein! Protein is the building block of muscle, and the more muscle you build the more fat your body will burn at rest. It is important to hit this macro-nutrient daily. Depending on your goals your daily protein intake should be between 30-40% of your daily calorie intake. Don't skimp on stretching! Be sure you are stretching before and after your workout. This will help to warm up and cool down your body. It will also help to stretch the muscles you just worked hard. Foam rolling is your best friend. Foam rolling your tight muscles may hurt, but it is so important to get in at least a few times a week. It helps to release some of the tightness you are feeling and will aid in recovery. It will also help to lengthen your muscles as well. It is not a costly investment and you can do it while you watch television at night before bed! Have a spa night with an Epsom salts bath! This is a great way to relax and to help relieve sore muscles. Add a cup of Epsom salts to hot water and let them dissolve. You can even add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Set a timer for 20 minutes and put some spa music on while you relax away your sore muscles. Since your skin in your largest organ, it absorbs the magnesium, which is necessary for muscle building and repair. Boost your recovery with BCAA's. BCAA stands for Branch Chain Amino Acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. BCAA's help to increase protein synthesis (protein breakdown for muscle building), and even help to increase your cell's capacity for protein synthesis. So what this means is adding an extra scoop of BCAA's to your post-workout protein shake will help to start repairing your muscles quicker. I use unflavored and add it to my daily shake and I don't taste them. You can also buy a flavored one and drink it during a workout. *This post contains affiliate links.