Christmas Spice Protein Shake

With Christmas fast approaching, schedules are getting busier and those tempting treats are all around us. Try this healthy, festive shake for breakfast or as the perfect snack to curb sugar cravings and sustain your energy!

Recipe:
  • 2/3 cup yam frozen (baked first)
  • 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 banana (optional)
  • 1/3 cup ice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp clove
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Mix in a blender and enjoy!

Also, for a healthy alternative to a Christmas flavored Starbucks latte or frappuccino, try adding coffee to this recipe and increasing the amount of almond milk for a delicious treat!

Watch here to see more on how to make this recipe:


Much love,

~Keane 2 Be Fit

Green Smoothie with YOUNG and RAW

What comes to mind when you think of the name “Young and Raw”?

The truth is, Young and Raw is a health conscious, loving community co-founded by Sheleana Breakell & Caleb Jennings as a place to learn, share and inspire on the benefits of natural living through a high raw, plant based lifestyle. This powerful duo, amongst changing lives and kicking ass, have just recently created a 3 month raw food program called “How To Go Raw, Not Crazy,” in order to help newcomers integrate more raw foods into their lifestyles without getting overwhelmed.

Watch below to see how having just one green smoothie a day can add a huge amount of RAWSOMESNESS to your life! 

For more on Young and Raw please check out their amazing site at www.youngandraw.com.

Enjoy,

-Olivia

The Juicy Genuises Interview

I had the pleasure of connecting and being interviewed by The Juicy Geniuses themselves a few weeks back.

So what is a Juicy Genius you may be wondering and how did all of this awesomeness come about? Check out our video below to find out all about it.

This Juicy Genius interview will help you to learn more about:

  • Why consistency is key, no matter what your goal is!
  • How stepping outside of you comfort zone at least once/week will skyrocket your success.
  • The importance of surrounding yourself with uplifting, inspiring people.
  • Why you NEED to start following your intuition to be truly happy.

To find out more about the Juicy Geniuses and the wonderful things they do, check them out here.

“A Juicy Genius isn’t born. She’s made.” -Juicy Geniuses

So much love,

Olivia Xx

Shake it Baby!

 

So it happened…..I had to:)

I took the shake weight to the streets of Victoria, BC to see what the locals thought about this late night infomercial “toning” gadget. With ambitious claims of having “amazing results in just 6 minutes a day” or “7 times the results,” not to mention the $40 million in sales, it can be an interesting, sometimes hilarious job determining the effectiveness of products these days.

I have always believed exercise performance to be clean and simple. Weight train, do cardio, be consistent, have fun, and don’t be afraid to sweat! The shake weight, on the other hand……..well, watch this video to get an unbiased opinion of what your local, first-time “shakers” thought!

  

Let me know what you think, or if you have one and are using it?

Lots of LOVE,

Olivia

10 ways to stay SUPER motivated

Follow these 10 simple tips to help you get more of what you want:

1) Get excited! In terms of your goals, I cannot stress this enough. If your goal doesn’t sound exciting before you even begin, find a different one that does. For instance, if you hate going to the gym, don’t go. Find something that you would love to do for YOU.

2) Plan your attack. Have a plan with a deadline of exactly what you will do and when you will do it.

3) Post it. Whether you post your goal in big letters on your fridge, or declare it on your facebook wall, reminders will keep you accountable and focused.

4) Get Inspired. Spend time with like minded, motivated people who will support and encourage you along the way.

5) Think about the PERKS, not the difficulties. Instead of focusing on how much work is involved, fall in love with how you are going to look and feel instead.

6) Visualize it daily. See it as if it has already happened.

7) Track your progress. Pictures, measurements, writing in your journal, and workout challenges are all great ways to measure progress and keep you moving forward.

8)  Remove toxic thoughts and people. You are who you surround yourself with. Make sure to spend the least amount of time with negative, energy sucking thoughts and people.

9) Less is more. There will be days where you simply need to rest. Taking rest days will help your body recover and give you the energy you need to keep going.

10) Celebrate mini victories. There are unlimited things you can do to reward yourself along the way.  Go for lunch with a friend, get yourself a new workout outfit, or plan a fun trip! Whatever is exciting to YOU, go do it!

Keep your eye on the prize and take it one day at a time:)

Finally, one of my favourite quotes to sum this all up: “Wellness is too important to be pursued grimly. Whatever your choices, make sure you’re having fun.” – Donald Ardell

Enough said,

Olivia:)

The Quick and Easy

Below are four super simple tips that you can incorporate RIGHT NOW into your lifestyle that will make a huge impact on your overall health and well being:

1) Drink Water First Thing in the Morning:

If there was only ONE thing I could recommend for people to do, it would be to drink a large glass of water first thing in the morning before they do anything else. Sounds underwhelming right? Yet, the reality is not a lot of people are doing this. Drinking water first thing in the morning is critical in order to hydrate the cells and cleanse the body to ensure proper regularity. If increased energy or weight loss is your goal, drinking more water is a must!

2) Eat, Eat, Eat:

The whole waiting to eat until we are virtually starving has got to STOP! Eating healthy mini meals throughout your day will not only ensure your blood sugar and energy levels stay stable, but will also work to prevent you from turning into an angry, moody version of yourself.

3) Get Up and Move:

Exercise does not have to be 60 minutes at the gym, nor does it have to be boring. Fitting in exercise whenever, wherever you can will ensure you build small habits that eventually turn into larger ones. Either way, you will be reaping the benefits! Get moving!

4) Sleep Away the Fat:

This ones tricky. I know. Your too busy and too stressed. However, the only way to truly stay balanced, mentally and physically, is to get your beauty sleep of 7-9 hours. Make this a priority and you will notice how much easier it is to lose weight and kick those sugar and salty food cravings to the curb!

Watch this video to see how quick and easy this really is:

Cheers,

Olivia

Goodbye KFC, Hello HFC

Winter is coming. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder and it’s the perfect time to indulge in some winter comfort food. Next time that you’re craving some ‘instant gratification’ snacks such as chips, french fries or junk food, try this healthy fried cravings and ensure that your body is getting the energy it needs to make it through your busy holiday schedule.

Ingredients:

4 medium chicken breasts (4oz each)
½ cup egg whites
2 cups ground corn flakes (gluten free option)
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp ground garlic
1 tsp paprika

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 F and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut chicken breasts into strips, about 4 strips per chicken breast. Combine ground corn flakes, parsley, pepper, garlic, and paprika into a bowl and mix. Dip chicken strips into egg whites and then into corn flake mix and then line on baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken strips are fully cooked.

Health Tips: Gluten free corn flakes are a great alternative to using refined carbohydrate such as white flour.

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

- Keane 2 Be Fit