Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe

So I posted the following pic on my Facebook page and Instagram...

...and got numerous requests for the recipe and so I wanted to share it here for all of you to save, pin, and make! It's delicious! If you want to purchase the cookbook "Fixate" by Autumn Calabrese (where this recipe is from) then CLICK HERE and get it without containers or if you need a set, click here instead! You won't regret it and all of your container equivalents are written out for each recipe.


"Fixate" Creamy Chicken Salad
Serves 4 (1 1/4 cup each- calories: 312)
Containers: 1 green, 1/2 purple, 1 red, 1/2 blue, 1/2 orange

3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken (boneless, skinless)
1/2 cup chopped green apple
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup raw slivered almonds
2 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon (this has a strong taste to it, so use less or omit if you're not a fan)
1/4 cup honey mustard salad dressing (see below for recipe)
8 cups shredded romaine lettuce

1. Combine all ingredients except for the lettuce and refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours or more
2. Serve 1 1/4 cups of creamy chicken salad over 2 cups of lettuce per serving.

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Serves 8 (2 tbsp. each- calories: 102)
Containers: 1 orange

1/2 cup reduced fat plain Greek yogurt
3 tbsp. dijon mustard, gluten free
3 tbsp. raw honey
3 tbsp. rice vinegar
1/4 cup EVOO
Sea Salt (to taste)

1. Combine all but EVOO and mix well
2. Slowly add in oil, whisking until blended.

Not "Just" A Small Business Owner

Posted on my Facebook page on 5/15/15: 

I work HARD at what I do. I am not "just" a small business owner. I work long hours to continue to help other people feel good about themselves and lead long healthy, and fulfilling lives. I spend my time coming up with content to share that adds VALUE to other people's lives. I give away advice and coaching for FREE - even if people don't buy from me or pay a dime- and I help people find the most cost-effective solution to help them meet their goals.

-I am an entrepreneur
-I help people go after their hopes and dreams
-I encourage, inspire, and motivate
-I support action over inaction
-I help others create their vision and develop a plan of attack for it
-I encourage SMART goals- specific and measurable with a deadline!
-I lift people up
-I go out of my way to cheer up others when they're feeling low
-I offer my time and my prayers
-I serve others.

Please, do not for one second think that:
1. I don't love or care about you
2. That I am selfish
3. That I am ungrateful
4. That I do not have good intentions
5. That I do not have your best interests at heart

In my personal opinion, we should be supporting and encouraging one another to go after our dreams! We shouldn't tear others down or make them feel "less" because they don't have the typical job or because they "annoy" you with their posts.

If you sell fitness or health products, nail wraps, purses or bags, jewelry, kitchen appliances/cookware, candles, food, lashes, oils...any of these things- I APPLAUD YOU for taking a leap into the harsh and cruel world that can sometimes greet the unsuspecting entrepreneur. I applaud you and I support you for trying to provide for your family and create financial freedom and a better life for them. I encourage you to ignore the haters, the ones that claim to be your friends and then bash you and your efforts- as if you haven't been pouring your heart, soul and sweat into your business. They act as if your business wasn't as worthy as their line of work. I know how hurtful and offensive those people can be...and for that, I apologize on their behalf. Do not let them discourage you. No one can take your dreams from you.

I just want to say that whoever you are & wherever you are- if you're a mompreneur looking to create a better life for your family, know this: I love you. I applaud you. Keep on keeping on, mommas, because if we can't support each other with love, or at the very least scroll on by without judgement...then what does that say about us?

Are You Dealing With Difficulties, too?

I've been overwhelmed lately with my situation, and I think I've figured out a good way to deal with how I'm feeling, so I wanted to create a video and share in case others are feeling the same as me.

If this helps even one other person, then it was worth it to share from my heart!

Baked Bay Scallops with Spinach

Baked Bay Scallops with Spinach Recipe

Serves: 4

Approx. 450 calories/serving 

Ingredients:

1 pound bay scallops
2 tbsp EVOO
1 tbsp butter
Pink Himalayan sea salt & pepper
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley

2 cups baby spinach, set aside

2 cups cooked brown rice, set aside

Directions: 

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and add in 2 cups of baby spinach. Mix to combine and bake for 5 additional minutes.

Serve over brown rice.

Welcome! Welcome!

Any time I have a new coach sign up for my team, I get SO EXCITED for them! My energy goes through the roof and I have butterflies in my stomach...why? you ask...because I KNOW the potential that they have and I know the opportunity this business provides and if they're willing to put in the work, well, their success will be limitless!

A new coach means:

• That coach is making a commitment to their own health and fitness
• That coach will be helping so many people get healthy and fit
• We are one step closer to ending the trend of obesity
• We are one step closer to creating a community of health and wealth
• A new generation of leadership is being born

Please join me in welcoming my new team members from the past 30 days. They are amazing people with wonderful stories that will inspire you and I just know that they are going to do great things!

And if you want to learn more about joining my team, CHECK IT OUT HERE! 

Join the Revolution

Recently, I started listening to the Wicked soundtrack (again). For those of you who don’t know, I’m a Broadway junkie. I LOVE live theater and getting to go see a show...I have an official Playbill binder where I keep my stash of Playbills from all the shows that I have attended...but that’s not what’s important.

Here’s the key--> I think we can learn a lot from lyrics; they are a reflection of the character who sings them...and I see a lot of myself in this character, Elphaba. Yes, she’s the Wicked witch, but she’s so much more than that! She is someone who is NOT willing to SETTLE. NO WAY! She isn’t going to accept anyone else’s definition of who she is and she learns not to run from her differences, but to embrace them as her strengths. She’s also kind of a bada** and I love that she doesn’t take any bull from anyone. She is strong and she is defiant- defying even gravity because nothing is going to get in the way of what she wants. I can relate to that- because that’s the kind of confidence that I have in myself and in my business.

I KNOW that I am helping people achieve their goals--> 

• to lose weight
• to feel more confident
• to break bad habits
• to make new friends
• to get out of debt
• to build a business
• to stay home with their families
• to travel

All of these goals AND MORE are being realized daily by my challengers and my coaches. You might be sitting here thinking “good for them” and feeling slightly jealous...but I want to ask you, if any of these goals resonate with you and if you feel that you want to do something MORE with your life than what you’ve been dealing with now and you want to make a CHANGE, then WHY NOT YOU? Join the revolution and let’s defy gravity together!

Apply here for my challenge or for my team (or both!). You decide. You have the power. YOU have the potential to be great. I believe in you. Let’s do this!

Say NO THANKS to Poison in Your Shake!

UGH! I need to rant for like, one tiny second please! I have been watching some of my friends put pure JUNK into their bodies and I just hate that they don't realize that there are toxins and poisons in the cheaper shakes that they are choosing to drink...I'm not usually one to go on a rant or a comparison between shakes, because I like to speak from experience, but I hate watching people put unnecessary junk into their bodies that isn't going to help them in any way. Sure, they may lose weight, but poison will help you do that (I guess).

The only type of meal that I like to fuel my body with is a healthy one- isn't it better to fight off disease by eating real food or food from a real food source instead of something chemical? Or by fueling your body with dense nutrition that is made up of superfoods that will help lower cholesterol, ward off disease, increase your energy, help aid in weight loss, and my list could go on and on...

I would much rather pay more now for a shake that I KNOW is good for me, versus less now for one that is questionable and have to pay for medical bills later on in life. Of course, as a stay-at-home mom of two who lives in a one-income household, of course I like to save money wherever I can...but my health is not the place to do it!

If you would, humor me and watch this video on Shakeology and you'll see WHY I choose to drink it as my DAILY dose of dense nutrition. I credit this shake for helping with my weight loss AND for being the reason why I rarely, if ever, get sick. It's definitely worth a look!

Surprise! What's coming next...

So Beachbody (you know that company that puts out great programs like Insanity, P90X and 21 Day Fix?!) has come up with some new releases, coming July 2015.

If you love Zumba, you're going to love this! If you love having fun, this is for you! If you love to dance, sign up now! Haha I'm not kidding, this is not even going to feel like working out and you will be ready for your music video at the end of it. Even if you're uncoordinated, you will still have a blast and burn some calories...so check this out: 

https://youtu.be/U10wCKHJLiY

And of course, if that wasn't exciting enough news for you...there's a new performance line coming out. All natural. Scientifically proven. A healthy way to maximize your results and get in shape (while increasing energy and reducing soreness). Where do I sign up NOW?! haha!

You can find out the details here: 

https://youtu.be/ZOHMnz9oQCY

Now, stay tuned for when these drop in July because they'll sell out fast! If you want to get all the details on the release of these programs, sign up for a free account with me and I will keep you in the loop! 

To do so, go here: http://bit.ly/OneFitRevFREEAccount

Cancun, here I come!

I am sitting here, finishing up my packing, and thanking God that He led me to this amazing company that is sending me, for FREE, to the Moon Palace Resort and Spa in Cancun, Mexico, just for doing my job well and for helping other people. That's crazy to me that a company would do that! Can someone please pinch me? Is this real?!

My Destination for the rest of the week: 

And if a beach vacation with my coaching BFF's (THE BEST part about Beachbody is that I have made some amazing friends!) isn't enough, I get to have Shaun T., Autumn Calabrese, and Tony Horton as my personal trainers for the week! That is THE BEST PART of this whole trip, in my opinion. 

Next year, my goal is to have a bunch of my coaches on the trip with me!!! Will you be one of them? If you'd like to join the revolution and be a part of an amazing team that's helping lift people up and live a life they love, then CLICK HERE to fill out an application and let's get started making your dreams a reality! 

30 Days of Insanity Max 30

I used to be afraid of the insanity workout- and for good reason! It's tough physically and you need mental toughness to finish it. The same holds true for Max 30, but the 30 minute workouts seemed ideal to me so I figured I would give them a shot...boy am I glad that I did!

Here are my results: 30 days of hardcore working out & my nutrition wasn't the greatest because I didn't strictly follow the meal plan and I had a few too many cheats...but I'm proud of what I've achieved with this program so far and I cannot wait to see what I can do with my next 30 days!

Who doesn't love FREE stuff?

I think I need some Brazil Butt Lift in my life since I have to be in a bathing suit in 19 days...Cancun, Mexico with other Beachbody coaches, soaking up some sun and getting in LIVE workouts with Shaun T., Tony Horton & Autumn Calabrese. My version of heaven on earth for sure. 

Want to join me and do Brazil Butt Lift for FREE this month? (sorry, I can't invite you to join me in Mexico LOL our resort is sold out...) 

How would you like to have a FREE 30 Day Trial of Beachbody On Demand and the Beachbody club? Access Brazil Butt Lift and 10 other full Beachbody programs instantly. No payment necessary to try this out. 

Here's how to get the offer: 

Click here: FREE ON DEMAND ACCESS and put my name: Stephanie Bendel w/coach ID# 297792 as your coach referral for instant access to start streaming NOW!

That's it! Your done! Get in touch with me and let me know you signed up and I can add you to my private Facebook group for added support and motivation. Feel free to share this post with your friends and family and get them started on their free trial, too. Let's start a revolution. A fit revolution! 

On Demand Access

Have you heard? This month, Beachbody launched Beachbody On Demand--->stream workouts right from your internet-connected devices! What does that mean? You can workout anytime and anywhere and it's included with a Club Membership.

 

Haha! Do I sound like a commercial? I'm not trying to...but I'm just so darn excited! Now, I can take my kids to the park and my workout right along with me. No more will my kids climb all over me while I attempt to make it through a workout...now they can climb on the jungle gym and I can use my smartphone to get my sweat on! I am also mostly excited that any programs I already have will be included in addition to the 11 full programs already in the catalog and the single sample workouts, too. That's literally hundreds of choices, so I definitely won't get bored or stuck in a rut!

Check out all the details here:

As always, if you have any questions or want to sign up for my next challenge group, contact me via Facebook, send me an email, comment below or apply here! 

Starting Insanity Max:30

Day 1 of Insanity Max:30 and I maxed out pretty quickly at 6 minutes and 23 seconds! The workout was tougher than I thought, but I also pushed myself every second of the workout. 

If you're looking for a cardio-based workout that promises a total body transformation, then this is what's going to do it for you! I highly recommend it already and I'm not even done with week 1! 

Trust me, you won't be sorry (until you're yelling at Shaun T.! Haha).

Wanna learn more? Connect with me via Favebook or fill out an application to join my challenge: bit.ly/OneFitRevChallenge

My 21 Day Fix Extreme Results

Hey everyone! So you want to know what my results were like? I started the 21 Day Fix Extreme a little over 21 days ago. Let me be honest, it wasn't easy! And even as a coach, I slip up occasionally, too. I tried to stick to Autumn's Countdown to Competition eating plan...which turned out to be rather challenging! I ended up adding in some extra fruit and carbs when I felt like I absolutely needed it. Also, I had to take a mini "time out" and fly north for a funeral. During that time- approx. 2.5 days- I didn't stick exactly to my meal plan although I tried to drink enough water and I still drank my Shakeology. I ate out more than I should and I didn't always make the best choices. However, I am proud of myself because I only skipped one workout, which I made up by doubling up another day! I tried not to let excuses get the better of me and I stayed consistent regardless of my circumstances.

Additionally, towards the end of the schedule, my daughter turned 5 years old.

I did not skip out on having pizza and cake and celebrating with her. BUT, I did eat a big salad, ate less pizza than I normally would, and stuck to my meal plan otherwise. This is a lifestyle not just a fad diet, so I knew that I would have to figure out how to include celebrations into my life and eating plan.

In spite of these couple setbacks in my plan, I feel that I did okay otherwise. So, if you're wondering how I did...here are my results:

I'm down -5 pounds and -5.5 inches and I couldn't be more excited to start another round! Won't you join me? 

To grab yourself a copy of the 21 Day Fix Extreme: send me a Facebook message about joining my challenge OR fill out the application located HERE OR CLICK HERE to purchase the challenge pack and get started! 

Beachbody On Demand is Here! OR Now I Can Travel and Workout, too! No Excuses!

Hey everyone! I am super excited to announce the launch of a new era at Team Beachbody. You know Beachbody, right? The creators of the P90X series, Insanity series and many more high quality workout programs? Right! Well, TODAY they've released Beachbody On Demand and I couldn't be any more delirious over this new product.

Well, what is it? You ask...

Beachbody On Demand means that personal trainers are right at your fingertips! Use your smart phone, tablet or computer and STREAM WORKOUTS so you can get in the best shape of your life, anywhere & anytime!

So...that means: NO EXCUSES! Traveling? No problem! Stream the workouts from your phone, tablet or computer right in your hotel room or in the airport terminal! Like the gym? Perfect! Stream Sagi's Body Beast Tris workout so you can use the equipment at the gym to HULK OUT. No DVD Player? No excuses anymore! Want to continue using Shakeology? Perfect, because you'll get a 10% discount on it if you join the club! Want to try a workout before you commit to buying 60 days of it? No problem! On Demand will feature sample workouts from the new programs you're considering then when you decide to buy the DVDs, take a 10% discount on them, too!

Check it out:

Ok. Now, here are 3 reasons why you should join the Beachbody Club and start using On Demand today:

Reason #1:

Reason #2:

Reason #3:

Now, if you really want this to work for you, FOCUS on your NUTRITION! To do that, do what I do! Drink Shakeology daily. It is clinically tested & proven for weight loss. The best way to get BOTH Shakeology AND Beachbody On Demand is to purchase a challenge pack. 

The Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack includes: a 30 Day Supply of Shakeology <--my healthiest meal of my day and the reason I have any energy at all to run after my two kids! AND a 90 day membership to the Beachbody Club which will give you access to BB On Demand and also meal plans, trainer tips and interviews and recipes among many other features. 

I hope I've given you all of the information you need to make an informed decision and the right decision for your health and fitness! If you have any questions or comments, leave them below or send me a message on Facebook. I'd love to chat with you more about your goals and how I can help you achieve the best results possible.

**To Purchase the Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack featuring a 30 Day Supply of Shakeology and a 90 day club membership: CLICK HERE! <--BEST VALUE & MY RECOMMENDATION

**To Purchase the Beachbody Club ONLY and get your 90 day access to Beachbody On Demand: CLICK HERE!

The Chemo Bag: Update

Almost a year ago, I was able to support an amazing charity, The Chemo Bag. You may remember this from my post back in March 2014 but all of the proceeds from my team in the month of March/April last year went directly to benefiting this worthy cause.

I just received an email with a thank you attached from someone that personally received a gift on her first day of chemotherapy treatment. I wanted to share this note of thanks with all of you, since it was due to your purchases and support that this gift was made possible.

Thanks for helping out and being a light in the world!

Meant for More?

Here are some questions that I'd like you to consider:

Ever feel like you were meant for more? Do you have a desire to HELP people? What about to create FINANCIAL FREEDOM for your family? Make more friends? Have more fun? Work from home and be your own boss and create your own hours? Want to grow and develop into a leader and gain confidence in yourself? Do you have a love of health and fitness? Or do you desire to get healthy and fit and finally hold yourself accountable to your goals and resolutions, but you need the support of a team to get you there? Are you motivated? Driven? Caring? Compassionate? Energetic? Enthusiastic?

If any of these questions or words resonated with you, then you might be the person I'm looking for! If you're reading this, then I want to invite you to join me LIVE for a presentation that will explain what it is that I do all day and how I make money while creating a life I love and having fun, too!

The LIVE webinar will cover topics such as:

-What is coaching, anyway?
-How can I earn money as a coach?
-What if I'm not at my goal weight/body yet?
-What if I don't have a lot of time right now to devote to a business?
-What if I don't know anything about leading a team?

and much, much more! ...and a bonus! This virtual presentation is hosted by my coach, Beachbody's top coach 2013, Lindsay Matway!

To get on this call, Click this link at 9pm EST tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th!

Comment below or get in touch with me on Facebook afterwards and let me hear your questions and what you think! Also, if you're ready to join my team, please click here to apply!

Run A Race

A 5k race might not seem like much to some avid runners, but for me, running a 5k is no small feat. I had to work my way up to this achievement, one step at a time. I never used to consider myself a runner. I never would have said, "I like to run for fun!" But in recent years, and over time, I have grown to love running as a sport and an exercise I enjoy. 

Why? My reason is simple. When I run, I get a break from my life. I get to be alone with my thoughts. I also get to exert some energy and flood my body with endorphins. When I finish a run, I feel better than good- I feel great! I use my time running to:

-Listen to music

-Think out a solution to a problem 

-Plan and organize my day (by organizing my thoughts and prioritizing my activities)

-Pray

-Thank God for the wonderful day He has made. I always take a minute to admire nature and give thanks when I'm outside running in the fresh air

-Listen to an audiobook and develop myself and grow my leadership skills/abilities

-Chat with a running buddy (if I run with a friend that day)

-Increase my time and distance and get better at running

-Train for a future race that I have a goal to run

Setting a running goal is important to me because it keeps me focused on why I'm running in the first place. My first goal was always to run a 5k. Just this past weekend, I ran one and had my best time! I came in somewhere around the 27/28 minute mark. My goal was to be under 30 minutes. I pushed myself to sprint at the end, and it felt good! I have ran a few other races in the past- some straight 5k races and others fun, obstacle-course-type races that feel great when done with a team. I highly recommend running a mud run, a Spartan sprint or a Color Run! Lots of teamwork and a ton of fun! 

I also recommend that when you set a goal, and you achieve it, that you set your next goal immediately. I ran a 5k. I increased my time. My next goal is a 10k and then a half marathon after that. If I set smaller goals and meet them one step (or mile) at a time, I know I can achieve my bigger goals. For myself, I know that signing up and commuting to a race is the next step to encouraging myself to keep training towards my next goal. Once I decide to do it, and commit to doing it, I know I can succeed! The body achieves what the mind believes, right?!

So I encourage you to run a race. Do a 1 mile fun run. Then run a 5k! Sign up with a friend and practice 3-4 times a week until you're ready to run. I guarantee when you come across that finish line, you'll be hooked and looking for your next race! The best thing about these races is that they usually donate their profit to worthy causes, so find something worthy you believe in and go support their cause! You won't be sorry!

And of course, come back and comment below with how you did! I would love to hear back from you what you think about running and this great way to stay in shape and develop your kind, body & soul.  

3 Day Refresh Results

My 3 Day Refresh results are in and I'm SO EXCITED! These are great results. In just 3 days I was able to lose weight, gain some energy AND lose some inches! Woohoo! I was expecting only half the results that I did get, so this was a crazy surprise. The best part: it wasn't hard at all to stick with it! I was able to eat real food while doing a cleanse! Crazy right? But possible! If I can do it, so can you.

Check out this video for my results and my experience during the 3 Day Refresh:

And of course, some more info. about the Refresh:

If you're interested in trying the 3 Day Refresh out for yourself, feel free to ORDER HERE or contact me via Facebook or email (use the tabs at the top of this page) or comment below :) I would love to add you to my next challenge group and help you start seeing results in just 3 days! Like I said, if a busy mom of two like me can do this (all while still cooking and feeding her family and running around as usual), so can you! 

Busy People! Do you have 5 minutes?

Who here is busy? No time to workout? Well, I have a solution! Start small. Sometimes the overwhelming feeling of starting something new can discourage us and cause us to run away in fear. We lose out on some of life’s greatest benefits by fearing what we think could happen instead of living our lives. This fear ends up controlling us. Well, I say no more! Slap your fear in the face and let it go. Take one step forward at a time and start with something small.

 Is clean eating something you want to try but you feel overwhelmed by the whole process and so you fear failure and even getting started? Try cutting out soda and fast food to start and increasing your water intake. Once a week goes by, you may feel ready to start adding in more fresh fruits and vegetables and cutting out anything from a box. Eventually, and before you even realize it, you’ll be an expert clean eater!

 The same holds true for exercise. If you fear starting because maybe you don’t have enough time, you’re out of shape and will feel winded or you have joint pain that you don’t want to exacerbate, I challenge you to get rid of those excuses! At least for 5 minutes a day for a week. When the week is up, increase your exercising to 10 minutes, and then 15, and before you know it, you’ll be exercising through a 30 minute program like a master!

 If you’d like to start scheduling time to eat right and of course, workout, then start small and make the decision to make the change today.

Join me starting tomorrow for my 5 Day/5 Minute Workout Challenge. Contact me on Facebook by clicking the Facebook button above and I will add you to the private group! It’s free and quick! What do you have to lose?