Seeking Optimal Health - Health Coach

#yourcoachjulieruppfelice https://lnkd.in/gCs94fEe? SUMMER BODIES ARE MADE IN WINTER Michelle has absolutely transformed on plan! Down 65 lbs and is shining with confidence. I’m just so proud of you! 🎉 #WeightLoss #WeightLossJourney #WeightLossTips #WeightLossMotivation #FatLoss #DietAndExercise #HealthyWeightLoss #SustainableWeightLoss #SummerBodyGoals #WinterTransformation #SummerBodyPrep

Chinese Orange Chicken Ingredients: 9 oz raw chicken breasts, cubed - should yield 6 oz cooked (1 Lean) 1/4 cup chicken broth (1/4 Condiment) 1 1/2 cups diet orange soda with 0 carbs such as diet Crush or diet Rite Tangerine Soda (I used only 1 cup) 1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spice Blend (2 Condiments) 1/2 cup green and red peppers, sliced (1 Green) 1 tsp olive oil (1 Healthy Fat) 1 clove garlic, minced (1 Condiment) 1 cup grated, cooked cauliflower (2 Greens) Red pepper flakes (optional) Directions: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat and saute garlic with peppers until garlic is lightly brown. Add chicken broth, soda, and Chinese 5 spice and stir until blended. Add cut-up chicken breasts, and sauté until cooked through. Serve over grated, cooked cauliflower. 1 Lean and Green Meal with 3 Condiments and 1 Healthy Fat

#yourcoachjulieruppfelice https://lnkd.in/gCs94fEe? Let’s Celebrate - PROTEIN AND BREAKFAST (My health plans help with this.) Breakfast foods are typically high in carbohydrate/sugars. Example: bagels, croissants, cereals, muffins, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, pop-tarts, etc. These starchy carbohydrates fuel our brain and give us power to function first thing, but are followed by a blood sugar crash a few hours later. Benefits of Protein for Breakfast: ✅ Curbs appetite- Protein takes longer to digest, which helps you feel full for a longer period, potentially reducing snacking between meals. ✅ Boosts energy levels- Protein helps stabilize blood sugar levels, providing a steady source of energy rather than a sudden spike and crash. ✅ Muscle support- Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth, making it important for both athletes and individuals looking to maintain muscle mass. ✅ Improved focus and cognitive function- Some research suggests that protein can positively impact brain function and alertness. ✅ Weight management- By promoting satiety, a high-protein breakfast can contribute to a reduced calorie intake overall, potentially aiding in weight loss efforts. This year I'd like to challenge you to ask yourself, Where is my protein? How much is in this meal? #ProteinPower #ProteinRich #ProteinBreakfast #ProteinLover #ProteinIntake #ProteinBenefits #BreakfastGoals #HealthyBreakfast #ProteinRichBreakfast #BreakfastForChampions

Celebrating - HEALING REMINDER The body heals with PLAY, the mind heals with LAUGHTER, and the spirit heals with JOY. Is it time to HEAL? Heal your mind, body, and spirit. Let go of what's holding you back. Play, laugh, and have joy! #HealingVibes #MindBodySpirit #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessWednesday #PositiveEnergy #JoyfulLiving #LaughterIsTheBest #PlayfulVibes #LetGoAndHeal #SpiritualGrowth #HolisticHealing

#yourcoachjulieruppfelice https://lnkd.in/gCs94fEe? Way to go, Libbie! She’s changed drastically on program! “The girl on the left waited 7.5 months TO start. The girl on the right 7.5 months after STARTING!” #WeightLoss #WeightLossJourney #WeightLossTips #WeightLossMotivation #FatLoss #DietAndExercise #HealthyWeightLoss #SustainableWeightLoss

Pickle Juice Air Fried Chicken Nuggets Ingredients: Left over pickle juice 9.1 oz Chicken breast, diced into chunks (to yield 6 oz cooked) 3 Tbsp liquid egg substitute 1.5 Tbsp Almond flour 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese Pepper The day before, place raw chicken in a bowl and fill with pickle juice. Make sure it covers the breast. Marinate in refrigerator overnight. Preheat air fryer at 400 for 5 min. Mix the pepper, almond flour and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Place the egg substitute in another bowl. Take each sliced piece of chicken and pat dry. Dip the chicken in the egg wash and let drain off a bit. Then batter the chicken in the mixture of almond flour and cheese. Spray a piece of parchment paper with non stick spray and place the chicken on it then into the air fryer. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 min flipping when about 5 min left. Makes 1 Serving: 1 Leaner, 3 condiments, and 1 healthy fat

#yourcoachjulieruppfelice https://lnkd.in/gCs94fEe? CELEBRATE! And here's to... BETTER HABITS Positive thinking, one day at a time CLEAN EATING, nourishing our bodies & most of all, LOVING YOURSELF, because you are enough! #NewYearNewMe #PositiveVibesOnly #HealthyHabits #CleanEating #SelfLove #MentalHealthMatters #HealthyLiving #FitnessMotivation #NutritionTips #MindfulLiving

#yourcoachjulieruppfelice https://lnkd.in/gCs94fEe? This is Lois. She was so tired. No energy. Wanted to sleep at the drop of a hat. Barely walking 1,300 steps a day! 🚶 Diagnosed with hypothyroidism then diabetes type 2 made it difficult to lose weight. Down 142.1 pounds total BMI 50.7 to 25.5 Down 92 inches The only regret is not saying yes sooner!! 🤗 Why have regrets? We have one chance at this life! #WeightLoss #WeightLossJourney #WeightLossTips #WeightLossMotivation #FatLoss #DietAndExercise #HealthyWeightLoss #SustainableWeightLoss

Crab & Cauliflower Bisque Ingredients: 3.5 oz crab 1/2 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese 9.5 oz cauliflower - riced 1/2 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic 1 cup of almond milk Directions: In medium sized pot, add butter and garlic until garlic simmers and browns. Slowly add milk then cheese to create your sauce. Once cheese has melted, add crab and cauliflower. Allow to warm throughout. Add seasoning. Serve hot. Yields 1 serving Per Serving: 1 complete lean and green

#yourcoachjulieruppfelice WHY SLEEP iS AN IMPORTANT HEALTH HABIT Are you sleeping enough? A lack of shut-eye might just be the thing keeping you from reaching your health and wellness goals. The average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Get the right amount and you may find it easier to control your hunger and make nutritious choices. A study by Dr. Sanjay Patel, at Case Western Reserve University, found that those who slept 5 hours or less a night were nearly a third more likely to gain 30 pounds or more than women who slept 7 hours per night. There are several factors that come into play here. The first is that sleep deprivation leads our bodies to actually change the way we regulate our appetite, which can cause us to crave more food. Additionally, tiredness decreases the likelihood of being active throughout the day. Sleep deprivation can also change your metabolic processing speed, slowing down how many calories you burn just doing basic daily activities. Adequate sleep is linked to the regulation of two hormones – ghrelin and leptin. Ghrelin stimulates hunger while leptin suppresses it. Lack of sleep can cause an increase in ghrelin and a drop in leptin making you feel hungry and less satisfied throughout the day. Research also suggests that insufficient sleep promotes cravings for high-fat, high-carbohydrate foods so the combination of lack of sleep, increased appetite and lower energy to exercise all amount to a less than ideal situation!