Cheesesteak Peppers

Ingredients: 4 bell peppers, seeded and halved 1 onion, sliced 1 pckg mushrooms, coarsley chopped 1 - 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak, sliced 8 slices provolone cheese salt black pepper 2 tsp italian seasoning Parsley Directions: Preheat oven to 325. Place peppers in baking dish at bake for about 30 minutes. In large skillet, add onions and mushrooms and season with salt and pepper (to … [Read more...]

Mexican Taco Skillet

Ingredients: 1 package 99% ground turkey (or beef) 1/2 onion, diced 1/2  green pepper, diced 1 4 oz. can green chilis 3 Tbl. taco seasoning 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 12 oz cauliflower rice (if frozen, microwave to cook) 1 cup 2% cheese Directions: Lightly spray large skillet with canola oil, cook ground turkey until it starts to brown. Add in taco seasoning, diced onion, and … [Read more...]

Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package Chicken broth or chicken bouillon 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped 1 lemon, zested and juice 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 Tbl. minced red onion 2 Tbl. fresh basil, chopped Directions: Prepare quinoa according to package.  Use chicken broth for the water or add chicken bouillon to the water. Stir together quinoa, lemon zest, and … [Read more...]

One Skillet Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. chicken breast, cut into tender strips 1 lb. asparagus, woody ends trimmed 1 pt. grape tomatoes 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1/2 Tbl. olive oil 1 Tbl. water 1 Tbl. dijon mustard 1 Tbl. honey 2 cloves garlic, minced Pinch crushed red pepper flakes salt & pepper to taste Directions: Prepare vinaigrette: mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, water, dijon mustard, … [Read more...]

Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken breast, cut up 1 onion, diced 8 oz. mushrooms 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes 15 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. thyme salt & pepper to taste Directions: Lightly spray large skillet with cooking oil, add chicken and saute until just about done. Turn off heat and set aside.  In second skillet, lightly spray … [Read more...]

French Toast PB&J

Ingredients: 2 slices 647 bread 4 oz egg whites, divided 1/4 scoop chocolate protein powder Cinnamon, to taste Sea salt, to taste 37 grams Oikos plain greek yogurt 7 grams PB2 17 grams sugar free jelly Directions: In a medium bowl, add 2 ounces egg whites, 1/4 scoop protein powder and cinnamon and sea salt to taste. Mix well and dip each slice of bread (both sides of bread) in the … [Read more...]

Balsamic Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 lb. white or portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced Sea salt and pepper, to taste Rosemary 2 Tbl. balsamic vinegar 1 Tbl. soy sauce Directions: Spray large skillet with canola oil, add red onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add white or portobello mushrooms (or a combination of both) to the skillet. Add garlic, sea salt, pepper and 1-2 … [Read more...]

Spicy Chicken With Peanuts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chicken broth 4 Tbl. soy sauce 2 Tbl. rice vinegar 2 Tbl. fish sauce 1 Tbl. sriracha sauce or sambal oelek 1/2 Tbl. ginger 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 Tbl. cornstarch 1 Tbl. sesame oil 1 lb chicken, cut up in pieces 1 clove garlic 1 red pepper, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 2 green onion, sliced 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts Directions: For the sauce, in a bowl mix … [Read more...]

Claudine Heim

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I received a text from a friend about one of your challenges.  I had been unhappy with my body and health for a long time. I decided whatever happened during the challenge this could help me get a jump start to losing weight and being healthier.  How did Inspirational help you achieve your goal and how have the results affected your … [Read more...]

Bianca Valentin

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? My friend invited me to join one of Inspirational Life’s challenges and I’ve been hooked since the first boot camp class!  How did Inspirational help you achieve your goal and how have the results affected your life? With Brian’s consistent motivation and Cathie’s tough love, I lost more than ten pounds during that first challenge and later … [Read more...]