Beachbody Performance Supplement

In late July Beachbody had introduced their Beachbody performance line. The line contains four powder drinks formulated with key ingredients to scientifically proven to be effective.

The above picture shows the four drinks. Let me explain each of the drinks:
Top left is the pre workout drink: Energize. Energize improves intense exercise performance, increases energy and endurance, and sharpens focus, and reaction time. The flavor is lemon.
Top right is the during work out drink: Hydrate. Supports hydration during exercise, replaces electrolytes lost during exercise, fuels working muscles, and improves endurance. Hydrate is a citrus flavor.
Bottom left is the post work out drink: Recover. Speeds muscle recovery, promotes lean muscle synthesis, combats exercise-induced muscle soreness, and improves muscle strength recovery. The flavor is chocolate (so yummy I almost forget to snap a pic!)
Bottom right is the drink you take prior to going to bed: Recharge. Supports overnight muscle recovery, improves overnight adaptation to exercise, promotes lean muscle synthesis, and reduces muscle breakdown. Recharge is a vanilla flavor.
There is also the creatine. This add-on has no flavor and mixes well with the Post-Workout formula to improve high intensity exercise performance, increase muscle strength and power, and enhance the effects of resistance training.


How did I like these?
I really enjoyed all four of these products. They all have a really nice flavor. I started my day off with my regular shake. You have to time these all right as they do have times suggested to take these (either prior or post workout). The energize be warned will give you a tingly feeling. I was told that this is normal. With the energize and the hydrate I could really feel myself pushing harder during my workout (currently doing Chalean). I was a sweaty mess too...more so than I ever am. Recover really cooled me down. The nice thing about the recharge was that it curbed a sweet tooth attack on Friday night (LOL). But I even woke up on Saturday with less muscle ache than I usually do after a good weight work out!!

I found these to be great products and like I said, really felt a difference with my work outs. I felt more energized and ready to tackle my program.

Note: If you are following the 21 day fix these do not count as any of your containers.

It's the weekend...12 ways to stay on track!!

We’ve all been there. Workouts every day, healthy meals, and staying on track during the week– then come Friday night we throw our hands up and give into the happy hours, get togethers, desserts because its the weekend, and we miss our workouts. Come Monday morning, we are feeling slightly guilty but ready to start all over for the week and “get back on track“. Then what? The cycle repeats again… doesn’t it?

I say let's stop this cycle!! Here are some tips to a healthy weekend and wake up on Monday guilt free and ready to start the week off right!

1. Get your workout in! Don’t let it slip— do your workout in the morning, get a walk in during the afternoon…regardless of when you do it, just get it done.  I did the live work out from Nashville this morning. Since many of you have a beachbody account you can access the on demand for 30 days for FREE!!! The live workout I believe will still be there! It was AWESOME!

2. Friday night pizza night? Try out these healthy flatbread pizzas–easy to make at home, too!

3. Plan your meals out! Google is my  best friend– often you can find nutrition information for the dishes at the restaurant, especially if it is a chain like Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory, Outback, Fridays, Applebees etc. If not, you can at least skim the menu so you know what your meal will be. Going in with a plan will help you stay on track.
4. Choose healthier meals when out. Look for words like baked, grilled, broiled, sautéed, and steamed in the food description. Avoid the fried foods, ask for sauces and dressings on the side, and aim for getting a veggie side instead of the fries.

5. Beat the sweet tooth! Try these healthy dessert like these healthy cookies or banana froyo. Enjoy!

6. Prep for the week ahead! Use Sunday evenings to meal prep and pack foods for the week and next weekend.

7. Drink a lot of H20! Water helps to keep your metabolism revving, helps you avoid overheating, and keeps you hydrated for all those activities you will be doing. This is one area that I am needing to improve on....soo tough to get all that water in!!!!

8. Grocery shop for the week! Stock the fridge with the good stuff. When you have healthy items on hand, that is what you will eat. What are some of your favorite healthy items to buy?

9. Find fun activities outside! Explore a local farmers market, find a fun yoga class, go to festivals, hike or go to the park– aim to do something active. Many of us in this group have kids (or grandkids)...take them to the park and run around with them! Our favorite park to run around (esp. this time of year is Plantation Woods).

10. Surround yourself with positive friends! Have fun and do something new together.

11. Start your mornings with healthy breakfast. If you start your morning with a donut and bacon.. more than likely your eating habits for the rest of the day won't be so hot! If you are short on time you can prepare overnight oatmeal or my choice, shakeology!

 12. Remember how you will feel on Monday if you throw your weekend health out the window. You CAN balance treats and healthy living without feeling terrible on Monday

If you need motivation to stay on track....we are all here for each other!

Fixate: new cookbook from Autumn Calabrese

Autumn Calabrese is releasing a new cookbook....and today is it's release date! Be one of the first to get this book :)

I'm so excited to announce that Autumn Calabrese, the creator of the successful program, the 21 Day Fix, is coming out with a new cookbook TODAY! In Fixate, Autumn takes her simple color-coded containers for measuring perfect portions and applies it to 101 of her favorite family recipes! So you’re not just eating tasty, healthy foods, you’re eating the right amount too. Each Fixate recipe lists color-coded container equivalents and nutrition facts, making it super easy to use with your 21 Day Fix, or any other workout program you’re doing. For example, one recipe might say it’s equivalent to a 1 red, 1 green, and 1 yellow container.

Plus Fixate also includes kid-friendly recipes, as well as Paleo, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian recipes. Just check out these Pineapple Chicken Skewers from Fixate. Don’t they look delicious!? It counts as 1 red, 1/2 green, 1/2 purple.

Are Fixate recipes easy to make?

YES! Just like in the 21 Day Fix, Autumn has kept the recipes simple. She also gives tips for preparing meals quickly, using letfovers, and stocking your kitchen with the right tools.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Fixate includes Paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free recipes as well!

Is Fixate ONLY for those who use the 21 Day Fix?

NO! Fixate definitely compliments the 21day fix, the 21 Day Fix Extreme, and the Portion Fix, but you can use this cookbook with any workout program since the nutritional information for each recipe is also provided.

How many recipes are in Fixate?

There are 101 of Autumn’s favorite family recipes. There will be breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert recipes!

What does Fixate cost?

Fixate will be $19.95 

There will also be an option to purchase the cookbook with the containers ($34.95)

Here is a link of a sampling of recipes that you will be able to find in the cookbook: http://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2015/05/FIXATE-RECIPES.pdf

If you are interested in the cookbook, email me at sarahwawerek@gmail.com with the subject: FIXATE ME

Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad

I am loving the mangoes right now at the grocery store!!! They are so ripe and juicy!!! Best part thing of this meal is so much of it can be prepped ahead. And also let's face it..the weather is sooo HOT that it's nice not have the stove on for a long time.

Does this not look delicious?

It was super easy to make.
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 chicken breast
1 can black beans
3 limes
1 onion (I forgot to grab a red onion at the store..but I used a sweet onion)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1 mango
jalepenos (amount depends on your spicy likeness)
2 tsps cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Olive oil

Obviously some steps just depends on how you want to prepare it but this is what I did:
First I put my chicken in the slow cooker in the morning. I added the 1 tsp of chili powder and 1 of the tsps of cumin. I cooked for about 7 hours.
When it got closer to dinner I made my quinoa. I added the 1 cup of quinoa, 2 cups of water, and the last tsp of cumin and cooked for the 15 minutes.
While it was simmering, I shredded my chicken and added to the big bowl. I also rinsed my beans,  cut my red pepper and onion, mango, and jalepeno and added to the bowl. Once the quinoa was done I added it to the bowl. I drizzled olive oil and squeezed the juice from the 3 limes. Toss to coat...and serve. It was soo good :)

3 day refresh

Before we went on our family trip to Tennessee, I had purchased the 3 day refresh. I had meal planned for our family so we would make wise choices, but let's be serious...there is always a trip to a fast food joint no matter how a road trip goes. I had purchased this to get me back on track after being gone for 9 days and get rid of any bloat that I had.
First let me tell you, this is the HARDEST thing I have ever done!!! I thought it, hey three days how hard can this be? Here are my before pics:

Here is what I did every day while on the refresh:
Day 1:
I woke up and had water.
A little later on I had the vegan chocolate shakeology with 1/2 of a banana.
I had more water.
Then for lunch I'd do the vanilla refresh shake. I had carrots, some blueberries and strawberries, and hummus.
For snack I did the cucumbers with hummus (made them look like sandwiches.
My dinner (which was delicious) was the veggie stir fry. I also had the vanilla refresh shake.
I also had more water throughout the day.
I also did insanity max.

Day 2:
Started off the same as the previous day: water and the chocolate/banana shakeology.
Adding tons of water to the day as well.
For lunch I stuck to the same routine...carrots, blueberries, strawberries, hummus, and the vanilla refresh.
For snack I had some red peppers with hummus.
Dinner I had the carrot salad that is in the recipe booklet that came. I also added the vanilla refresh.
Today I did max following a modifier.

Day 3:
Were the same things except for dinner: I did the cucumber and tomato salad.
For day three I did not exercise at all.

All in all thoughts:
Day 1 as the easiest...probably b/c I had food in from the night before. LOL!!! Day 2 kicked my butt. I had the worst headache. After that I decided that exercising at all probably wasn't the best idea and taking care of three kids (hence no workout on day 3). I did feel a difference and def. less bloated. I wouldn't say I had more energy, but did feel better w/o junk coming into me.

Here are my after pic:

Would I do this agan...probably if I knew I was going to fall of the tracks again eating wise. It helped me get past a weight plateu and I can totally see a difference. It's hard but now I know what to expect and feel like I am better prepared.

Shakeology Cleanse

This past Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I completed the Shaekology cleanse. I felt like I needed to get over a hump I had hit with my goals. It wasn't as bad as I had imagined. the only day that was really rough was day one. The other three day I seemed fine.
Basic run down:
Started my morning with one cup of green tea
Had a shake(ology) for breakfast. This one I would put one purple container of fruit (no bananas though).
Had another cup of tea mid morning with my snack which was usually an orange.
Then at lunch again I'd have another shake...this time though with NO fruit.
Dinner was my favorite part of the day...LOL! I ate a salad (romaine lettuce, onion, and tomato) with chicken.
Then I'd have another shake (again with no fruit).
I felt like I had good results on the shakeology cleanse. I lost about 4 lbs on this and thus far have maintained it. I also noticed more definition in the abs and was really happy when a pair of short I put on fit better (I bought them as a motivation...fit but just fit prior to this...LOL).
I'd recommend this to someone looking to break a time period where you feel like you have lost little to no weight.
I still did insanity max 30 while on the cleanse.
Before the cleanse:

After the cleanse:

My liquid diet :):

Healthy Banana Pancaes!

First off, Happy Mother's Day! Today I got to plan out my day and what we were all going to do and eat!
I usually start my da off with shakeology...but thought I'd switch it up for the day! Searched around and thought that banana pancakes sounded like the perfect way to start my day!

 

These were seriously delicious and easy to make.

All you need is:
2 eggs
1 banana
1/2 cup oats...
1/4 cup apple sauce (I always use the unsweetened)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Put all ingredients into the blender and pulse for about 30 seconds. Warm up your griddle or pan and light spray. Cook just like a regular pancake.
You can add fresh fruit to them to sweeten them (or dark chocolate chips). I ate mine just as is and enjoyed them!

It's a great addition to our morning breakfast ideas!

 

 

I want to try shakeology......but am scared? The price is high......what if I don't like it? I get it....

Summer is coming quicker than I can imagine!! Am I excited? Heck ya! Two months of my boys (which yes can be exhausting), no real schedules (other than a few playdates), and visiting new places (this year Gatlinburg and Tybee Island). Right now I am in the zone....focusing on keeping my goals and getting summer ready!! Well, more than just summer..but having bikini season here helps me stay focused. LOL!

Are you in the zone of getting ready for summer? Do you need the motivation to make life changes?

Well that is why I am here to help out!! I know it's not easy. I spent 4 months after Camden (the youngest of my 3) complaining about how I looked and how I felt (both mentally and physically). I was definitely at the lowest point image wise. I was exhausted and instead of getting back into my skinny jeans I was the proud of way too many maxi skirts.

I would see post of the 21 Day Fix and replacing a meal with shake. Was I skeptical? Heck yes. But a chance brought me to where I am today. I have lost over 30 lbs. I have a healthier cleaner diet. I try to eat as clean as I can. We hardly have any carbs in our house. Pasta was a main staple in our house. Now we fuel our bodies with greens!

Our change in diets also meant a huge change for me. Including a shake...a protein drink into my diet. I had never done anything like that before. I was always a Special K cereal kind of girl. Now I had to drink a meal.

At first the price tag scared me...I knew I would never find it Bogo at our local Publix (LOL). But I was willing to find out if it would work for me or not.

Now here I am 10 months later...and cant stop smiling!

So what has shakeology done for ME?
~ I know it one meal taken care of for the day. And a healthy one at that. I know when you fist start eating healthy it's hard enough to change. This is one meal taken care of and totally healthy.
~ I have noticed my energy levels have improved. I can get so much more accomplished a day b/c I no longer feel sluggish!
~ It keeps me full for 2 1/2 to 3 hours!
~ It actually tastes really good (and I can get creative with my mixings and really feel like I am having a treat!)
~I found that I haven't been sick, which I attribute to the boost of nutrients and vitamins that my body was lacking previously.
~ It helped to curb my sweet tooth and kept me on track with my goals.
~ The convenience is the best! I can throw this in the blender while finishing dinner. Put it in the fridge and it's ready for the morning.
~ I have stronger hair and nails.
~ My complexion has cleared up.

So what does this all mean for you? I know you want to see what this can do for you...but the question of cost comes into your mind....the doubt.
I get it but Beachbody is here to help you through all that doubt.
They currently are offering a sampler pack.You can get 6 flavors all for $29.95. That's totally doable!

So what do you have to do? You must have me as your assigned coach on teambeachbody. I will help you determine which meal you should replace with your shakeology. I do breakfast because the mornings are just so crazy here. I can grab and go. I will also provide you with a 7 day clean eating menu to help you get the most of your shakeology days!

If you give it your all, you might even find yourself down a pant size in a week!!!

Who is ready to give it a try?

Listed below are the ingredients:

Combat results

Christmas 2014 was a healthy one for me. I received both Insanity Max (which I did from the end of December to the end of February) and Les Mills Combat.  I was excited to get into Combat as it was something that is totally different from anything I have ever done...in terms of the kicking...punching.
I lost about 3 lbs while completing the program. I still have yet to do measurements but I don't know if there was a huge difference. I can tell from my side views a difference in stomach definition which is great. Getting excited for this coming summer season.
My before pictures (these were taken as my after for Insanity max):

I am very pleased with the after pictures. I cannot even begin to explain to you all how much my confidence has grown while completing these programs. I feel better about myself both inside and out.

My two favorite days of the program were the power and plyo ones. It's not that I didn't enjoy the other combat ones..I just really felt like I got my best work out on these two dvds. I loved the weight aspect...and now am looking forward to starting Char Lean when I get home from vacation.

Sweet Treats: Peanut Butter Cups (shakeology style)

I don't know about you...but I LOVE my sweets. I could eat a whole bag of Dove Chocolates if I'm not paying attention (don't worry never have done that but have eaten a lot at one time...LOL). I saw this on my Facebook newsfeed and I knew I had to make it..ASAP!

It's hard to say how much of this I all used. The original recipe called for:

2 tbsp. of the coconut oil (melt it)

5 tbsp. of chocolate shakeology

Mix these together in one mixing bowl.

Now you'll need 4 tsp. of PB2 and 2 tsp. of water. Mix in a separate mixing bowl.

 

Line a muffin tin with the papers. Start with chocolate then layer with PB2 and then top with chocolate.

While I was doing this I had to make some more of the chocolate and PB2 mixtures.

Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 30 minutes.

 

Final verdict...YUMMY!!

Hit the spot when I needed a sweet treat earlier this afternoon!!

Banana Split Shakeology

Today I am going to share a new shakeology recipe that I tried out this morning and I loved it!!

I used:

~ one packet of chocolate shakeology

~ 2 slices of pineapple

~ 2 strawberries

~ 1/2 banana

~ 8 oz. water

~ I blended in the blender. Poured in my shaker cup...and enjoyed!!!

Definitely a yummy shake! One that will have to go into my rotation!



Garlic Lemon Chicken

This was such a delicious smell in my house (esp. after working with 19 5/6 year olds...and a car ride with three boys..LOL).

Again simple ingredients....simple prep...simple execution to the table!! Win Win.

Ingredients:

~ 4 lemons

~ 1/2 cup of chicken broth

~ 1 envelope of Italian seasoning

~ Garlic to your tasting

~ 1 packet of chicken breasts

Throw it all in the slow cooker. Cook for 8 hours. Shred the chicken breasts.

Serve with whatever sides you like (I just did a salad).



Red Wine Pork

I probably say this a lot, but this meal was delicious. I loved it at dinner...and just as much the next day for lunch leftovers. Camden was in love with this meal as well and ate it for a couple of days. LOL!

I have no idea what the real name of this one is called...but try it...it's yummy :)

 

You will need:

Pork Boneless roast (I usually get the pork over at Walmart from Smithfield. I find it cooks great in my slow cooker)

~ one envelope of the onion soup mix (You can make your own but I had one of these in pantry I wanted to use up, I'll post the make your own version down below the pic).

1/2 cup red cooking wine
4 cloves of minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

 

Now what to do with this all:

Place your pork in the slow cooker.

Add all of your liquids.

Rub half of the onion mix on the pork. The rest place in the water mixture.

Rub the garlic and black pepper on the pork.

I cook mine on slow for 12 hours and it is soo moist and easy to shred.

 

Make your own onion mix:

1⁄4 cup dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules
1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
1⁄4 teaspoon parsley flakes
1⁄8 teaspoon celery seed
1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
1⁄8 teaspoon pepper



Soy Sauce Beef

Confession....another meal I just make on the whim. The night before I cooked this meal I felt like I wanted an Asian dish the next day. So I looked around the pantry/fridge to see what ingredients I had in the house. Again add the ingredients to your liking. I honestly paid no attention to how much I was really adding.

The night before I cooked I let it marinate in a Ziploc bag.

Place your bottom roast in a bag and add:

~ soy sauce (I used about half a bottle)

~ minced garlic

~ ginger

~ red pepper flakes

The next morning add to the crock pot....set it on low....and cook for about 12 hours.

I served it over a salad with my favorite dressing...makato ginger!!!



Buffalo Chicken

This was one of my go to dishes while I was completing the 21 day fix. Easy to make and not a lot of ingredients. Those are two of my requirements for most of the food I make.

I do not have exact measurements for this one...as it all really depends on your taste buds.

To make you will need:

~ Frank's Red Hot Sauce

~ 1 envelope of ranch dressing mix

~ chicken breast

~ fixings (such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, tortilla, etc)

For me, I simply added the chicken breast into the slow cooker. I then added the Frank's hot sauce. I put about half a bottle in. Lastly, add the envelope of ranch dressing mix in and stir. Put the lid on it and let it cook (time depends on your slow cooker). I usually do about 7  hours on ours.

When done, make a wrap.  My picture shows it all portioned out in my fix cups.

Enjoy!!



21 Day Fix approved Carnitas

Like any busy Mommy, I love my crock pot. This recipe provides left over for lunches. Make at the beginning of the week and you can spread your left over the course of the week; which is great. This was so yummy my 1 year old totally approved!!

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs of Pork Loin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 cup of water

To make the rub combine:

• 2 tbsp of chili powder
• 2 tsp of cumin
• 1 tsp of ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp oregano

Directions:

Mix all spices together except the bay leaf in a bowl.
Rub down the entire pork loin with the spices and place in your slow cooker.
Add the bay leaf and water and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  Keep an eye on the pork just to make sure the water doesn't absorb and it dries out.  If you have to add more liquid please do.
Your pork should pull apart easily so you can shred it.

Once you it is able to be shredded take it from the crock pot, shred and then place back into the crock pot.  Stir the meat to coat with the juices.

Cilantro Lime Dressing:

Greek yogurt

1/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice

1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped

1 lime cut into wedges for garnish

Combine these ingredients in a bowl for the dressing and set aside.

Add what you want to your carnitas:
~ black beans
~ lettuce
~tomato
~ cheese

Enjoy!

Sweets: Banana Oatmeal Cookies (aka Sinless Cookies)

 

 

 

Are you all ready for a treat that is so simple to make that even a mom juggling a 1 year old and helping out a 4 and 7 year old all at the same time can make?

During the break my 1 year old has really taken to food. I've been introducing him to so many new things that I still want to make sure I keep him eating healthy. I saw this recipe and knew for sure I'd have to make it for all of us.

What do you need?

~ 2 ripe bananas

~ 1 cup quick oats

~ 1/2 dark chocolate chips

~ 1 heaping tbsp. of natural peanut butter

 

Now what do you do with all of those things?

 

~ preheat your oven to 350. While waiting for it to warm mix all the ingredients. Plop a spoonful of the dough onto a cookie sheet. Place in the oven for about 15 minutes.

 

And of course...ENJOY :)

 

To really maximize your taste buds, put them in the fridge. We cooked these on our way out the door so we first tasted them warm. By the time we came home from the park, they were soo cool and it really brought out all the tastes of the ingredients. YUMMY!

 

 

 

Dinner Time: Garlic and Herb Beef

 

I was so excited for this recipe. I'm a sucker for pot roasts in my slow cooker...and garlic!! It's great to find beef recipes that are both clean and healthy for my family.

Obviously since it went in the slow cooker it's super easy to make from the prep time to serving.

Ingredients:

3 lb chuck roast, cut into 2 pieces

8 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup beef broth, low sodium preferred

 

Directions:

Place the chuck roast into the slow cooker. Rub with the garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, and  salt & pepper. Add the broth. Cover the slow cooker and let it cook. I set mine for about 10 hours. Yes 10 hours...I like to cook mine nice and slow. When I went to shred it, the beef feel apart like butter.

 

 

I served mine with a little bit of mashed potatoes and a side salad (tomato, cucumber, red onion, and red wine vinegar).

 

It was a delicious meal...and I am happy to report that 2/3 of the boys enjoyed their meal (the other one is too picky and just wanted a waffle!)

 

 

Enjoy!

 





Transformation Tuesday~ And this is where my journey began......

I know everyone's story is different....I know everyone has different results...but this is mine.
I remember the night perfectly. I was packing for my son's first trip to Disney and none of my shorts that buttoned fit. I began to cry. He was 4 months old and still nothing fit. I was so excited to be taking him to Disney but had nothing to wear. I looked back at the pics and yes I am smiling but I did not like the way I looked in them.
I had seen postings on Facebook about shakeology and the 21 day fix. I reached out and began with PiYo..and drinking the shakes. (21 day fix was later in this journey).
Within two weeks I was able to button my jeans again! I was so excited. I have no idea what my exact measurements were pre working out or even post working out. I gauge that I lost about 30 lbs. But to me, that's not the important stuff. To me getting back my confidence was the best part of PiYo and my daily shake.

Clean Eating Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Lettuce Cups

I don't know about you all, but I LOVE Mexican food. I could eat some variety of it almost every day of the week.
The best part of this recipe is that it doesn't require too many ingredients and they are all considered "clean" eating. I put this in the slow cooker in the morning and went off to go shopping with my boys on this busy spring break day. To keep down on the calories, I put the chicken into lettuce cups. I topped with a little pineapple mango salsa and a little cheese. Easy dinner on the table!

Ingredients:

• 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 4 oz can diced green chiles OR seeded & deveined fresh jalapeños, chopped
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper, ground
• 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
• 1 head of butter or iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves

Directions:

1.  Add ingredients through black pepper to a large crock pot and stir to combine. Dunk chicken in the sauce making sure it’s somewhat covered. Cover with the lid and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours. Remove chicken on a platter and whisk cornstarch (optional) in the sauce. Shred chicken into strands using two forks, return to the crock pot and stir.

2.  To serve, put 1/2 cup chicken into a lettuce cup, top with 1/4 cup salsa and some cheese.

3. Enjoy a yummy dinner.