Caprese Omelet | 21 Day Fix Approved!

I stumbled upon something new, that might have changed the way I view breakfast. I seriously look forward to this meal every single day!

Caprese Omelet
-2 eggs
-A handful of fresh basil. I love basil, so I am very generous with how much I use
-Parmesan cheese
-Grape tomatoes, halved

Whisk two eggs with 2 tablespoons of water. Make sure you whisk/beat them really well. Preheat a skillet (or omelet pan) to medium heat, spray with coconut oil, and pour the eggs in. Pick up the pan by the handle, and tilt the pan around around to ensure even coverage. Cover egg generously with your favorite seasonings- I used fresh cracked black pepper, sea salt and some cayenne... because I like it spicyyyy. [If you want to watch an awesome video on the perfect omelet, I love this one!]

If egg starts to bubble, pop them with a spatula... run your spatula around the edges of the omelet to ensure no sticking. When you can see the top of the omelet start to cook through (a few minutes) add some fresh cheese & basil. Let it sit for another minute or so, and then add the halved tomatoes. Run your spatula along the omelet again, and then fold the omelet over.

Once, when I was eating this really late in the day, I added a Yellow Container (21 Day Fix portion) of brown rice and drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette before I folded it over. Ohhhhh. This added just the right amount of bulk to the meal- I could hardly finish it.

ENJOY! And try to eat it all- so fresh and healthy!

Ignore my ugly feet and chipped polish and kid's toys... this is about the massive 2-egg omelet you could be enjoying.

See! I suck at omelets sometimes, too. This one got a little brown... but ohhhh it was delicious.

My Real Results On The 21 Day Fix

Have I told you lately how much I love the 21 Day Fix?

Well, I do. I'm officially down 22 lbs since I started- and I've lost SO MANY INCHES from all around my body- and I've only done 3 full rounds of the Fix. It's been the easiest thing I've ever done- truly a complete lifestyle change. But, not one of those painful ones that leaves you angry and starving and dreaming about pasta...

I still get to eat spaghetti...

I still get to satisfy my sweet tooth...

I still get to indulge in a piece of toast...

I still get to GO OUT TO EAT in public and not begrudgingly only order a side salad and water.

I have a new appreciation for food, for portions, and for the fuel it is meant to be. It's completely transformed my habits and my thinking, and I think that has been why this program has worked so well, for so many.

It's the best ever, and you are seriously only 30+ days away from real, true results FOR YOU too. Just ask me how! I will help you- nothing makes me happier than celebrating THESE RESULTS with my friends, family, and total strangers (who soon become friends/family). I have an incredible team of Fixers and other coaches that believe in this program like I do. We genuinely want people to experience what we've experienced. If it was just me, I'd be a little hesitant to share and promote this like I do, but it's not just me. People love this program, and there's a reason... it works.

You can order here (click SHOP and search 21 Day Fix- or click the Challenge Pack on the right to order with Shakeology... which is my recommendation. Get the chocolate!), or you can email me to chat at corianneburton@gmail.com to talk about it a bit more. I would love to help you TODAY.

M•A•C Attack!

Today we spent some time wandering around the lamest mall in my state (seriously), and I took advantage of being the only girl in our little family of three and escaped to the Mac store while my boys looked at hats (snooooooooooze).

I meant to just go in to buy Ruby Woo, really, I did.

But I was the only one in the store, and I caught a glimpse of myself in one of the brightly lit and terribly unflattering mirrors (you guys know that they do this on purpose, right? Those mirrors are formulated to make anything other than a Mac-encrusted face look absolutely awful). My dark circles were screaming, even under a layer of Loreal TrueMatch and NYC Bronzer... I know. I'm a walking drugstore-makeup-billboard.

I needed to fix this.

I've heard nothing but amazing things about their Pro Longwear Concealer, so I caved and made friends with the Mac girl. She nodded knowingly when I mentioned "dark circles" and "new mom", and pulled me over to a seat where she showed me the miraculous concealer.

As she dabbed it under my eyes and I watched in fascination ... the dark circles faded away within seconds. It's now four hours later, and they are still nowhere to be seen. Can I get an AMEN? I got so excited she cleaned off my whole face and applied a full face of concealer and foundation.

This is a bathroom selfie I took during Porter's bath time (don't worry, he was safe. Calm down, Mom Police). I'm wearing nothing but some concealer, and some foundation -- and this is about four hours after the initial application.

Oh yeah. I also bought the foundation because I was so thrilled with the concealer. I was all "gimme allllllll the products"!

I probably would have bought more, but Paul and Porter showed up from the hat store and I had to stop. :(

My Mac Haul

Pro Longwear Foundation -- NC20 (aka PALE)

Pro Longwear Concealer -- NW 20 (aka, WHITE LIGHTENING/GETRIDOFMYCIRCLES)

Ruby Woo Retro Matte Lipstick (not shown)

Cherry Lip Pencil (not shown)

What else should I buy on my next "I just need to pick up one lipstick" outing?

My Pregnancy Icon

If I looked like this when I was pregnant, I would be pregnant for the rest of my life. Seriously, she ROCKS THE BUMP.

That's all.

This has been a post.

Be Present.

When my patience is tested, I pause to thank God for blessings that leave me overwhelmed. It's so easy to get caught up in staying on top of everything, on being the best mom, wife, employee, manager, coach, blogger... it's all-consuming.

A three year old boy lost his life a couple of weeks ago, and the Instagram community exploded with love and support. This has caused my heart to ache far more than I imagined. I read his mom's blog today, about avoiding "land mines"; the things that remind her of her boy. She talks about the places they used to go, the songs they sing together, his favorite snacks. Land mines are painful, but they are are caused by the joyous memories that they created together. They are meant to help her heal, but it doesn't mean they're any less difficult.

She misses his arms wrapped around her leg. I can't imagine that pain. It literally leaves me feeling nauseous, and I pray for her daily. 

I don't want to link to her blog, only because it drives me crazy when I see people leaving comments on her photos about how they are "holding their kids a little bit tighter tonight". I know it's the truth, but somehow it feels so insensitive to me. I might have even said it... but in hindsight, I feel like it's a huge slap in the face.

I don't want her to find her way here and have to read about me being thankful for my blessings. For causing me to spend extra time each day to memorize the little curves of Porter's face, or write down the cute way he says "osside" when he wants to play in the grass, or nods his head passionately when I ask him if he wants something that I know he does. I've caught myself losing my temper a few times, only to remind myself blankly: "She would give anything to throw away another unsalvageable shirt covered in blueberry juice", to to be startled awake at 5am by a toddler with a tummy bug. Those thing I groan about? She would give her very life for.

Sobering, right?

21DF | 21 Day Fix Guide To Eating Out

Eating out on the 21 Day Fix is not hard. In fact, I love that Autumn gives you permission to go out and order spaghetti, or a piece of pizza... it's not a perfect world, and you will not always have zip-loc baggies or Tupperware full of prepared, pre-portioned food. So, you make due.

When I go out, I look for a few things on the menu - here are 5 easy-to-remember options for dining out!
1. Look for low-cal options.For example, Applebees has some meals under 550 calories, and those are really easy to further customize, because what you're starting with isn't so bad. I mean, it would be hard/annoying to ask them to hold the cheese on an extra cheesy, three cheese quesadilla... so, be smart on where you start. I went to Applebees recently for lunch, and I had the Napa Chicken & Portobellos.
Now, the portion size wasn't NEARLY what is pictured below... it was much smaller. And if it would have been as big as the photo, I would have eaten half of my lunch and boxed the rest to go. But, it was a great option to start - a grilled chicken breast, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, roasted red peppers, red onions and crispy potatoes.

In hindsight: I also should have probably asked them to hold the cheese, or put it on the side (so I could see how much they added, or I could add it myself based on what I know of 1 Blue Container) and I would also ask them to go easy on the oil/sauce. My dish was a LITTLE greasy, but not too bad.

I calculated 2 red (chicken was big), 1 yellow, 2 green and 1 orange for this meal.

2. Salads are your friend.Luckily, there are some great salad options anywhere you go! For example, at Bjs, next time I go, I would probably order the Honey Crisp Chicken Salad, but I would probably order it like this: "On the Honey Crisp Chicken Salad... what kind of lettuce is that? Can I do romaine or mixed greens? I just don't like iceburg. Ok, great, thanks! Also, can I have grilled chicken instead of fried? And can I get balsamic instead of honey mustard... so, I guess it would called a Grilled Balsamic Chicken Salad now, wouldn't it?" Yeah. I make cheesy jokes like my dad. :) Anyway. It sounds complex to order, but it's not that bad if you have a nice wait(er, ress).

A couple of notes when it comes to ordering salads, in general:

• They are almost always too big. Eat your portions and take the rest home.
• Ask for dressing on the side - I usually have the house balsamic vinaigrette, or something similar, when I'm out. You could also ask for a few lemon wedges, though, and squeeze those over your salad for extra flavor - delicious and FREE on the Fix!
• Ask for cheese on the side.
• If you can, add a lean protein! Lots of restaurants give you the option to add chicken, or shrimp, or salmon to any salad - I always add a protein! It fills you up much better.
• NO ICEBERG LETTUCE. Look for salads with spinach, romaine, kale, arugula, etc. Dark greens are your friend!

3. OLE! Don't be afraid of Mexican!They have the hot sauce, after all. Paul and I love to eat out at our local Mexican restaurant, and they have great options for the Fix. MY FAVE: you can get 2 street tacos (corn tortillas, protein, pico/salsa, hot sauce, lime wedges for extra flavor!), fish tacos (grilled fish, not breaded, and hold the heavy white dressing, add lemon or lime), fajitas (corn tortillas), quesadilla (I love the veggie quesadilla at my local Mex restaurant, and our waiter knows us - so I ask him to go light on the cheese), carne asada, etc. So many options!

• I ask for a whole wheat tortilla at my spot, too, which is cool. Some restaurants may have a gluten-free option (brown rice tortillas?), which would be a great sub... just ask! Nowadays, you're almost always guaranteed they have a healthier option for people with food allergies or intolerances, so take advantage of that. You have become someone with an intolerance... you are now intolerant of crap, processed food.
• Get black beans rather than refried, and only eat half the portion of rice/beans that they give you.
• Just say no to sour cream, and the chips (I know... so hard).
• Don't be afraid of the guacamole! Add a scoop to your meal for some healthy fat in place of cheese.

4. Come Prepared.Since we can't have sugar or sweetener on the Fix, pack your bag with a stash of Stevia. I always drink LOADS of water when I'm at restaurants (it helps to fill you up so you don't overeat), or plain, unsweetened iced tea if I'm needing a change. To my iced tea I add 1 packet of Stevia. Like you've heard a billion times... if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Put some Stevia in your purse or diaper bag!

5. Check the sides!

Many restaurants have awesome side options (veggies like asparagus or steamed broccoli, a baked potato, brown rice, whole wheat toast, etc). Check it out! Order a few of these and make your own meal. If I went to a restaurant with awesome sides, I would order a small house salad, add chicken... then check the side items for a veggie I liked that I could add to my meal. I would ask them to not add any butter, too :) Salt and pepper is fine. ALSO - get that side of mustard! Great for flavor and dipping your chicken!

The best advice I can give you... don't be afraid to be normal. You're not supposed to lock yourself in the house on the Fix... go on dinner dates, and show people what a lifestyle change is truly all about.

If you have questions, leave a comment below or shoot me an email at icorianne@gmail.com - I'm happy to help!

21DF | Lemon Thyme Salmon

My favorite dinner thus far! Add this into your line-up immediately, if you're a fan of these ingredients.

Salmon

Lemon & Thyme

Tomato

Fresh Basil

Fresh Mozzarella (Skim/low moisture or whatever) ;)

Balsamic Reduction

We cooked our salmon the bbq, because the sun came out and we forgot that it was April. It was so easy! Season your salmon with a tsp of olive oil and whatever fresh herbs/citrus you want - we did lemon slices, and fresh sprigs of thyme. And, salt + pepper of course! Then, place it on the grill skin side down, until the fish starts to flake and the white/clear "fat" starts to emerge from the meat. Make sense?

For the Caprese salad, slice tomatoes and mozzarella into medallions. Layer tomato, mozzarella and basil in an alternating pattern, and then drizzle with balsamic reduction. You can make your own reduction by simmering balsamic vinegar over low, low heat until it reduces by half... takes a century, but it's delicious. OR, you can be lazy like me and go to your local gourmet grocery store and buy an amazing pre-made/pure/no sugar added reduction.

I'm just being honest, here. It's a no-brainer for me.

21 Day Fix Totals: 1 Red + 1 Green + 1 Blue

21DF | Cooking Tip

On the Fix, your teaspoons are like gold.

Peanut butter, or olive oil?

Um. I want all 4 of my allotted teaspoons per day available for peanut butter, please.

When cooking up your veggies, baking your chicken or dressing your salads - I highly recommend these sprays! It cuts down on oil usage SO MUCH - I spray a quick spray of coconut oil over my chicken before it goes in the oven, and, shame on me... I don't count it as one of my precious teaspoons

Shhh. Don't tell Autumn.

Spritz the oil in the pan and over your veggies before you cook them. Instead of pouring a teaspoon of EVOO over your salad to mix with your balsamic vinegar, spray your lettuce very lightly with EVOO spray. Far less ham 1tsp, and does the job.

Save those teaspoons for the good stuff, folks.

21DF | Healthy BLT

Just... you're welcome. I could eat this every day for lunch.

1 Whole Grain Tortilla

Your green of choice (romaine, spinach, arugula)

4 slices of turkey bacon

For the MAYO =

Plain Greek yogurt + onion powder + garlic powder + sea salt + fresh cracked pepper + a tiny bit of whole grain mustard + a splash of white wine vinegar (or balsamic... whatever you have! Try anything for a fun-flavored mayo) + any other seasoning you'd like. Get creative and experiment a bit.

Spread 1tb of the mayo onto the tortilla, cover with your lettuce of choice, two slices of tomato, and 4 slices of bacon. I usually use 2 slices of bacon for my wrap, and then eat the other 2 straight ;)

21 Day Fix Totals: 1 Yellow + 1 Green + 1 Blue + 1 Red

21DF | A Sample Weekly Menu

Please be advised - these daily options are not my exact allotment of containers. I realize that may not be the most helpful for you, but I wanted to post this sooner rather than waiting for the entire next week to pass so I can write things down exactly as I eat them. So, take this with a grain of perfectly measured/allotted sea salt ;)

SOME REMINDERS: NO DRESSINGS, NO TABLE SALT, NO SUGAR, NO CRAP WHITE BREAD OR PASTA.

If you are a real human, and accept a dinner invitation with friends - I will be posting more about that next week - including some ideas on what to order so you don't blow all the hard work that you've done.

Items I prepare on Sundays: I hardboil a dozen eggs, cook up about 2lbs of ground turkey, and prepare an entire bag of quinoa.

Monday
Breakfast: 1 piece of Dave's Bread toast, 1/4 avocado, Tapatio, sea salt + pepper
1 Yellow (toast)
1 Blue (1/4 avocado)

Snack: 2 hardboiled eggs - cut in half and season with fresh pepper + sea salt and HOT SAUCE
1 Red (2 eggs)

Lunch: Bistro Bowl -- Salad green of choice, ground turkey, brown rice or quinoa, second green/veggie of choice (sauteed onion or mushroom, chopped yellow pepper, cherry tomatoes). Season with s+p, balsamic vinegar and HOT SAUCE. Or, just hot sauce if I'm sick of vinegar for the day.
2 Green (one container of salad, and another container of additional veggie(s) for salad)
1 Red (turkey)
1 Yellow (brown rice or quinoa)

Snack: This is the snack I forget most often. I need to be better at grabbing some greek yogurt/granola (1 Red, 1 Yellow) or some hummus/celery or peppers (1 Blue, 1 Green) or half a banana (1 Purple). Those are some delicious, easy snacks to add to your day! What I choose depends on what containers I'm lacking for the day after lunch!

Dinner: SSS (Steak + Sweet potatoes + Salad) - my hubby BBQs some lean steak, and I chop up a sweet potato and cook with a little EVOO, s+p + garlic until browned and a little crispy. You can add some onion too, if you want. Then I make us a side salad: I love arugula, mushrooms & some s+p+balsamic! For fun, grab some whole grain mustard to dip your sweet potato hash in, or throw some chopped nuts or seeds (1 orange) or some parmesan cheese (1 blue) Yum!
1 Red (Steak)
1 Yellow (Sweet Potato)
2 Green (Arugula, mushrooms, onion)

Post Workout//Late Night Snack: Shakeology
1 scoop + 10oz water, 3tsp peanut butter, frozen strawberries
1 Red (Shakeology)
1 Purple (Berries)
3tsp (PB)

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Tuesday
Breakfast: 1 piece of Dave's Bread toast, drizzle of raw honey (since we're allowed to add this to our coffee sometimes, I decide to add it to my toast instead)
1 Yellow (toast)

Snack: 1 banana, 2 hardboiled eggs
1 Purple
1 Red

Lunch: Brown Rice Pasta, cooked/seasoned mushrooms & asparagus in 1 tsp EVOO, and parmesan cheese.
1 Green (mushrooms/asparagus)
1 Yellow (brown rice pasta)
1 Tsp (EVOO)
1 Blue (cheese)

Snack: Greek yogurt + fresh raspberries
1 Red (Greek Yogurt)
1 Purple (Fruit)

Dinner: Chicken Quinoa Chili
2 Red (Chicken, Black Beans)
1 Yellow (Quoinoa)
1 Green (Fresh, organic diced tomatoes)
Lots of fresh seasoning - salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, chili powder, etc
This cooks in the crockpot all day - I don't measure this, but I always eat 1 bowl and just assume these are how many containers it represents. I add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt on top, too. Refrigerates great for leftovers tomorrow!

Post Workout//Late Night Snack: Shakeology
1 scoop + 10oz water, 3tsp peanut butter, frozen strawberries
1 Red (Shakeology)
1 Purple (Berries)
3tsp (PB)

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Wednesday
Breakfast: Coffee (Oops... no food. I really need to remember breakfast)

Snack: 2 hardboiled eggs, a handful of raw kale, hot sauce, salt/pepper, brown rice.
Roughly mash with a fork until it's all mixed up together!
1 Red
1 Green
1 Yellow

Lunch: Leftover Chicken Quinoa Chili
2 Red (Chicken, Black Beans)
1 Yellow (Quoinoa)
1 Green (Fresh, organic diced tomatoes)

Snack: Avocado Toast
1 Yellow
1 Blue

Dinner: BBQ Salmon w/lemon and thyme, brown rice, and Brussel Sprouts & Kale
1 Red
1 Yellow
2 Green

Post Workout//Late Night Snack: Shakeology
1 scoop + 10oz water, 3tsp peanut butter, frozen strawberries
1 Red (Shakeology)
1 Purple (Berries)
3tsp (PB)

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Thursday
Breakfast: Steel-cut oatmeal mixed with 1 packet stevia + pure vanilla extract, 1 banana
1 Yellow
2 Purple

Snack: Shakeology

Lunch: Brussel Sprouts & Kale, sautéed with fresh garlic and oregano over quinoa & 2 poached eggs and lots of hot sauce.
This is my favorite lunch!
2 Green
1 Yellow
1 Red

Snack: Strawberries, afternoon coffee (black w/a splash of almond milk, a couple drops of chocolate stevia)
1 Purple

Dinner: Spaghetti with Spinach Salad
I use quinoa noodles, organic marinara (or you can easily make your own - tomato, garlic, oregano, some evoo in the blender!), ground turkey. Serve your spinach salad with a another veggie of choice - I love mushrooms - and dress with balsamic vinegar or lemon and EVOO.
1 Yellow
1 Red
2 Green

Snack: 6 chocolate covered almonds,
1 Blue

Post Workout//Late Night Snack: Shakeology
1 scoop + 10oz water, 3tsp peanut butter, frozen strawberries
1 Red (Shakeology)
1 Purple (Berries)
3tsp (PB)

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Friday
Breakfast: Coffee, Banana
1 Purple

Snack: 3 slices of turkey, 1 hardboiled egg, toast, blackberries/raspberries
Clearly, I am not always a chef. I just grab healthy snacks about 10 minutes apart and that is my "mid morning snack attack".
1 Red
1 Yellow
1 Purple

Lunch: Avocado "Creme" Pasta
1 small avocado, blended with 3 cloves of garlic, a handful of fresh basil, 2tb EVOO, and the juice of 1 small lemon. Serve over your favorite brown rice, quinoa or whole grain pasta. I usually throw a veggie in there too, like chopped raw kale or steamed broccoli on the side.
1 Yellow
1 Blue
1 Tsp
1 Green

Snack: Oops. I usually forget! Fridays are hard because I'm so focused on TGIF!

Dinner: OUT TO DINNER - or -

Breakfast bowls! 2 poached eggs, spinach, sweet potato hash, cilantro/lime quinoa, caramelized onion. Mix it all together and top with... hot sauce! ;)
2 Yellow
2 Red
1/2 Green

Post Workout//Late Night Snack: Shakeology
1 scoop + 10oz water, 3tsp peanut butter, frozen strawberries
1 Red (Shakeology)
1 Purple (Berries)
3tsp (PB)

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