Challenge group SNEAK peek!!!

WHO wants to CRUISE THROUGH the rest of this winter and show up for SPRING BREAK with NO SPANX and well on your way to feeling COMFORTABLE in a.... (I'm about to go there...) BIKINI?!

Are you ready for a SNEAK PEEK into what my fitness challenges are like? Curious about what is required, what you'll get, and how it all works? Well this group is for YOU!! 

I'lll be sharing with you all the details for my UPCOMING challenge: Love YOURSELF more Challenge! We are going to stay on track these next couple weeks - even have a few cheats!

No coaches please ;-)

JOIN ME for a FREE preview into the group!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/499749943544783/

Something that I wanted to share

So..something has really been weighing heavy on my heart that I wanted to share.  

If you follow me at all-you know that one of my very FAVORITE aspects of being a health and fitness coach are the connections and re-connections that I have made and continue to make.  Over the past ((almost 2 years!)) I have been able to connect with thousands of people- helping so many of them get started on their very own health and fitness journey, build a business of their own, quit their jobs, drop an extra part-time job etc.  This "job" has been everything I never knew I always wanted:  To be able to be a stay at home mom, AND run a business HELPING others in every way I know how :)  I say it to my husband over and over again- that I would coach people for FREE, if I did not even make a DIME, I enjoy it THAT much. 

 I enjoy people overcoming their fears and trying something knew, 

I enjoy the people who have tried EVERYTHING and who are SKEPTICAL of our Beachbody programs and what I have to offer, and soon find out IT WORKS! 

 I enjoy those people who are FINALLY willing to ACCEPT that the ONLY way to anything WORTH HAVING in life takes WORK & COMMITMENT.  

I enjoy the CHALLENGE of the person who needs their hand held through an entire program-and then I see their results and they've dropped 20 lbs. and gained self-confidence that they NEVER had.  It is so rewarding to me.

Anyway, the point of the post is this: I am not here to SELL you something.  

I legitimately CARE, and want to make a difference in someone's life.  

During most of my important milestones in my life, I shed a lot of friends, I got lost in long-term relationships, I take everything personal-until I know differently-->something that personal development has worked wonders on!, and so on.  Because I am SO PASSIONATE about what I do as a health and fitness coach, because of the way it has changed my life financially, emotionally and personally- I literally want to share it with e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e.  

I have reached out and reconnected with so many of my high school friends, college friends, people that I used to work with etc. and have rebuilt so many of those friendships, another reason why I am a believer of "everything happens for a reason." 

There was this one particular woman that I had reached out to SEVERAL times- and never heard from her, not even a "no, I'm not interested."  Because I thought maybe my messages went to her "other" folder, I thought let me reach out ONE more time.  I just wanted to let her know that- I know our programs and this amazing opportunity may not be for everyone- so, if it wasn't for her-that is totally fine, but I was hoping she might know someone that may be interested. 

AND THEN....she responded! 

I hadn't talked to her in YEARS, and I was so glad to hear from her! Until I started reading her message- Actually, I was still glad she shared a part of her story with me because I was SO glad to let her know that she is not alone.  Most woman suffer at least ONE miscarriage during their childbearing years, but sometimes more.

She started explaining (not in these exact words), that I was not being a "friend" but basically trying to sell her something, which is NOT what I am about.  

I am just a girl who stumbled across these amazing programs and this awesome opportunity that had such a positive impact on my life- and this is my way of paying it forward.  

Anyway, she told me she was actually trying for a baby and it wasn't happening, then she miscarried.  I could 110% RELATE! That was THE entire reason I got started with Beachbody to begin with.  I had a miscarriage before I was successful with my 3rd pregnancy, and before she actually stuck, it was STRESSFUL- and I needed a distraction-->Beachbody. 

 I needed something that would make me feel good about myself, a stress-reliever. Once again Beachbody to the rescue. 

Moral of the story, I care.  If I have invited you to join me, or reached out to tell you how beautiful your wedding was or how big your kids are getting- I'm 1000% the real deal, I mean what I say and I want the best for you :) I am not a salesperson. I am just a girl who found something that WORKED for me and it can WORK for you too. <3

XO,

Nicole

Trader Joe's Find!!

I always love a new good find at Trader Joe's :) 

Yesterday I found these awesome little super seeds! It's a blend of buckwheat, chia seeds, dried cranberries, shelled hemp seeds and coconut chips. (I LOVE anything coconut!)

These will make the PERFECT topping to my greek yogurt -but since, TODAY I am OUT of yogurt (oops) I decided to try something else! 

I made these little energy balls :) 

1 scoop chocolate Shakeology

2 TBS PB FIT (powdered peanut butter)

3 TBS of unsweetened Almond milk

2 TBS of this super seed blend! 

They honestly taste like a little cake ball! Just another quick 'grab and go option: I am refrigerating 2 and freezing two just to check the different textures! 

Enjoy!

XO,

Nicole

These REALLY just happened!

Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas

Let me preface this post by saying, I LOVE BUFFALO ANYTHING, cauliflower, wings, chicken, you name it! Hot Sauce is my Jam, my husband and I actually collect all different varieties everywhere we go! Ghost pepper has been the most torturous so far!!

I am newly obsessed with roasted chickpeas-I had tried and failed at making them several times, but now that I finally have it figured out-I can't stop!! ...and then, there was THIS!! BUFFALO CHICKPEAS..cue Angels singing!

RECIPE: ROASTED BUFFALO CHICKPEAS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 2 T melted butter ( I plan to use Ghee)
• 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hot is perfect)
• 1 t garlic powder
• 1/2 t kosher salt (I plan to use SEA SALT)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Drain chickpeas and dry thoroughly (you want the sauce to stick well).  I usually let sit on the counter for 20 minutes or so on a paper towel.
3. Mix together remaining ingredients (a pourable measuring cup works well here).
4. Place chickpeas on a sheet tray. Pour sauce over and mix well, making sure all the chickpeas are coated (your hands work best here).
5. Roast for approximately 45 minutes, stirring at least twice throughout baking time (they should have some crunch to them).
6. Store at room temperature for up to a week.

FAD DIET?!?!!

I was talking to a woman today who had just started her health and fitness journey and was looking to me for ideas and support. When I asked her if she was familiar with Beachbody she said, "I'm not saying it is, but...I try not to pay much attention to those 'quick fix' or 'fad diets.'"

My response, "GOOD!, ME EITHER!" I have been there done that- and gotten NO WHERE fast! If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is. A healthy lifestyle takes WORK, It takes clean, good, food, in the right portions & exercise. Is it always easy, NO, HECK NO. Next, you need to muster up the motivation to DO the workout, plan your meals etc. Some days will seem harder than others-but once you start to see your body changing-there is no looking back!

So, no it is not a quick fix- I'm not going to give you a magic pill that will help you loose 15 lbs by Saturday- but I'll give you all the tools, and support that I possibly can to help you make your new, healthy lifestyle - just that-LIFELONG.

I Still have spots left in my next group: February 13th. We have a WHOLE WEEK for plan and prep--> SO LET'S get our head in the game and dooo this!!! Drop your email below OR Email me with questions or for more info!! 

Nicolehill89@gmail.com

<3

XO,

NICOLE

MY BAR OF CHOICE! DEAL OF THE WEEK!

My BAR of choice and Keeping things AFFORDABLE.

DEAL OF THE WEEK.

LARABARS!!! Are my absolute favorite.  One of the reasons I've named my blog "FUEL & Fitness" Is because I am SO passionate about learning and sharing what I learn about the best ways to FUEL our bodies!! The easiest way to do this is with the foods that we eat.  The general rule of thumb is to choose foods in their most natural form & 5 ingredients or less for listed ingredients.  You should also be able to pronounce those ingredients or be able to easily GTS (google that stuff!) and figure it out in a couple seconds. :) These bars vary in ingredients depending on the flavor but essentially they are a FRUIT & NUT bar. 

If you are like me: Once I pass that point of "a little" hungry...I go into full-on HANGRY mode! When I'm in this mindset - my food choices usually are not on point, if you catch my drift! ;-)  You will ALWAYS find these in the bottom of my bag-AND in my car.

THIS WEEK, at GIANT/STOP AND SHOP (Depending on where you live) Larabars are .88 (usually $1- 1.25) when you buy 10! So of course, I consulted my coupons for an even more amazing deal.  

Coupons.com has a .75/3 Larabars

Savingstar also have a coupon but this is something you'd need to set up :) 

Giant is one of those grocer's that only doubles ONE coupon for the same item per transaction and since you have to buy 10 to get the deal, it will only double once, but still a killer deal!

10 Larabars: $8.80

1st coupon doubles: 1.50/3

2nd coupon: .75

3rd coupon: .75

Results: 10 Larabars = 5.80 or .58 a piece!

Can you say STOCK UP! <3  ENJOY!!

XO,

NICOLE

Honey CINNAMON Roasted Chickpeas!

I am ALWAYS looking for a "healthier" crunchy snack.  It's just something about that crunch.  I have tried to roast chickpeas before-but they never came out right! I finally broke down and bought some from the store, they were incredible!!! After I finished the bag- I decided I was DETERMINED.  I set out to Pinterest to find tips or tricks, SOMETHING needed to be different.  I found this AWESOME recipe and found out that the missing step was RINSING, removing loose skin AND letting dry on a paper towel for AT LEAST 30 minutes.  They came out great and I'm currently making a double back to have as a healthy snack on vacation! 

Here's the recipe I am using!!

 

Honey Cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 TBL granulated sugar
• 2 TBL honey

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse your chickpeas. Remove any loose skins off of the beans but don't worry about taking them all off. Just remove the ones that are super loose.
2. On a paper towel or towel, evenly spread your beans and let dry. I dried mine for about ½ hour.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4. Line a cookie sheet with either foil or parchment paper.
5. Evenly spread your dried beans on cookie sheet
6. Bake for 40-60 minutes. It will all depend on your oven. Check after 40 minutes and if they are crunchy, they are done. If they are too moist then cook a little longer but watch so they don't burn.
7. After baking, quickly transfer to a bowl and mix with the 2 TBL olive oil or coconut oil.
8. Then spread the seasonings of whatever flavor you are using and mix well.
9. With the honey cinnamon flavor, after coating, you can put the beans back into the oven for 5 minutes or so to caramelize them.

ENJOY!!! <3