We made MORE than a Resolution ...

Last year Greg and I made MORE than a New Year's Resolution ... we made a DECISION to improve our health. We did not go on a "diet" but instead educated ourselves and CHANGED OUR LIFESTYLE. Today we are FEELING PHENOMENOL - LOVING LIFE and are 100% COMMITTED to helping others LIVE WELL.

Delicious Gluten Free Baking Recipes!

We have been getting a ton of requests for Gluten Free Baking Recipes so we thought we would share a few of our favorites. Enjoy!

These call for some of the "Best GF Baking Mix" so let me give you that first - makes 12 cups:

4 cups brown rice flour
2 cups potato starch (NOT potato flour)
4 cups tapioca flour
2 cups arrowroot powder

Combine all ingredients and store in air tight container until needed.


OATMEAL PECAN PRALINE COOKIES

To make praline:
2 cups pecans or walnuts - use the pieces they are easiest
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup PURE Maple Syrup - NO fake substitutes!!!!
1 1/2 cups raisins

Heat skillet on medium. Place pecans in pan and stire frequently until toasted (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat to low and add cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt. Next add syrup and rasins STIRING CONSTANTLY until mixture thickens and is ery sticky. Transfer to a plate to cool.

To make dough:
8 TB unsalted softened butter (1 stick)
3/4 cup organic brown sugar (aka evaporated cane juice)
1/4 cup PURE Maple Syrup
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla - real stuff not imitations
3/4 cup either millet or quinoa flour
3/4 cup of the "Best GF Baking Mix"
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp guar or xanthan gum
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 cups gluten-free rolled oats

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

In large bowl beat butter, brown sugar, syrup, eggs and vanilla with a mixer until well blended.

In a medium bowl whisk the millet or quinoa flour with the "Best BF Mix" and the baking powder, guar or xantham gum, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until smooth.

On low speed add in the praline and oats.

Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of dough into hands and roll into a ball, then flatten into a disk and place on baking sheet. Repeat spacing cookies every 2 inches.

Bake 15 minutes - until lightly browned. They will be soft out of the oven until they set and cool. Trasnfer to a rack to cool.




SUPER FUDGE BROWNIES

6 ounces good quality unsweetened chocolate broken into small pieces
5 TB unsalted butter cubed
2 cups raw organic sugar (evaporated cane juice)
2 tsps vanilla - remember the real stuff
1/2 cup teff flour
1/2 cup "Best GF Mix"
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp seal salt
1 tsp guar or xanthan gum
3 eggs beaten
1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line botton and sides of a 9x9 pan with parchment paper.

Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler over medium heat stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and vanilla.

In a large bowl whisk together the teff flour, "Best GF Mix", guar or xantham gum, baking powder and seal salt.

Add chocolate mixture to the dry mix and blend until completely incorported. Then mix in eggs and add walnuts if you desire.

Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 43-45 minutes rotating halfway through baking time. Cool in pan 5 minutes and then lift parchment and set on cooling rack for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Healthy Choices For Thanksgiving

Enjoy these healthy Thanksgiving recipes!



Savory Nuts:

2/3 cup raw nuts, 2 TB olive oil, 1/2 cup sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons coriander, 2 tablespoons cumin, 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt.

Directions: Heat all in a skillet. Mix well, serve warm or cooled.


Green Beans with Almonds and Caramelized Shallots:

1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 5 small shallots thinly sliced, 1 red bell pepper chopped, 2 tablespoons organic sugar, sea salt and pepper to taste, 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped.

Directions: Place the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over low heat, and cook and stir constantly until the almonds are lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully, because they burn easily. Remove the almonds and set aside. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the shallots and red bell pepper until softened, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle the shallot mixture with organic sugar, sea salt, and pepper, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the shallots caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer, and bring the water to a boil. Add the green beans, cover, and steam until just tender enough to pierce with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the green beans, place them into the skillet with the shallot mixture, mix well, and gently stir in the toasted almonds.


Healthy Homemade Stuffing:

1 loaf dark ezekiel bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 4TB olve oil, 2 onions diced, 2 celery stalks diced, 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves, 1tsp dried sage rubbed between fingers, 1 tsp dried thyme leaves, 3/4 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 2 cups organic chicken stock, 2 large omega rich eggs

Directions: Directions: Spread bread cubes in a single layer on two large sheet pans and let dry for a few hours or overnight. Adjust oven racks to lower- and upper-middle positions. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake bread until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; saute until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. In a large bowl, mix bread, vegetables and remaining ingredients. Turn into a 3-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake until steamy, 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crusty, 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.


Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole:

4 large cooked organic sweet potatoes, 1/3 cup organic applesauce, 1/3 cup organic orange juice, 2 TB organic cinnamon, 2 TB organic brown sugar, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp nutmeg.

Directions: Mash all ingredients together and top with freshly toasted raw organic pecans.

Today I Am Celebrating!

Can you believe that I have personally released over 65lbs and 75 inches off of my body this year??? Isn't that amazing??? What's even more amazing is that my energy and mental clarrity is through the roof !!! Isn't that great ???

I have not been keeping this program a secret either ... I have been sharing it with my husband who is down 60lbs and went from a size 44 to a 34 ... my Mom who has released 15lbs and feels better than she has in 20 years ... my friend who is a marathon runner and was able to run not 1 but 2 marathons in the same month while shaving time off her personal record ... and my children who LOVE their healthy foods and will forever benefit now that we have broken the cycle of unhealthy living.

I am eternally grateful that I was open minded when my friend shared this with me and with her help I have been able to pay it forward by helping coach hundreds more through this program this year alone and literally everyone across the board is getting amazing results and so today I celebrate. What a great feeling !!!!

Choices

Living well is about making the best choices as often as possible. No one is perfect - do not judge - embrace :)

I am 100% Dedicated To My Healthy Lifestyle Goals - How Can I Prevent Sabotage From My Friends & Family?

Be aware that when you decide to take action and focus on a healthy lifestyle that it may be hard for people around you to accept the change. After all so many of our social activities these days revolve around eating unhealthy food and consuming decadent beverages.

So what can you do about it?

It is possible that some people may just be testing your limits to see how serious you are so remember why you made the choice to get healthy in the first place and be strong. Over time people will come around when they see how important this is to you and how committed you are to your goals.


On the other hand if people continue to act less than supportive you may find that you need to put some distance between yourself and those individuals - at least for a while.

Celebrate The Milestones Along The Way

Today I reached a new milestone on my own personal journey towards optimal health. I am proud to share that my weight is the lowest it has been in 20 years and I feel phenomenol!!!

Sunday Success Tip

Mix up your meal plans, enjoy lots of colors and keep things exciting! Here is a great recipe: Mix 4oz fresh chopped cooked all natural chicken breast, 3 cups fresh veggies including diced tomato, green, yellow and red peppers,... steamed asparagus, 1/3 cup whole grain pasta, 1 TB olive oil, pinch of sea salt and pepper, top with fresh basil and mozzarella. Enjoy !!!

Why Cleanse?

It is second nature for us to schedule maintenance to clean out the filters on our cars, our heating and air vents, heck we even clean the filter on our dryer regularly. But when was the last time you scheduled maintenance to clean your body?

Over time, impurities from the environment, your food and water build up and cause your body to function less efficiently.

Our system helps rid your body of unwanted impurities with gentle cleansing herbs such as Pau D'arco, Yellow Dock and Aloe Vera while infusing it with vital nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. So, your body can function more effectively.

There is also a side benefit to eliminating the toxins - and that is fat loss. Fat tends to stick like glue to toxins stored in our bodies. Release the toxins and the fat follows.

Other benefits include:

* Boost in energy
* Reduced cravings for unhealthy food
* Improved muscle tone
* Balanced digestion

To learn more about our Cleanse program contact me directly at 602-361-1074 or visit www.LiveWellWithLisa.com.

Wednesday Water Check Day

For optimal health be sure to drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day!

Sunday Success Tip

When embarking on a new journey - bring friends - it is definitely more fun and actually more rewarding!

Studies show that you are 7 times more likely to succeed at achieving your goals when you embrace guidance from good Coach(smile)and reach out for support from friends, family and others around you.

Real People. Real Results.

Here are a few testimonials I received this week from my coaching clients:

"So between your program, healthy diet and exercise I bought a size 12 outfit today for the first time in 12 years and it fit, pants and shirt! The Energy drink is really working to give me a little pep and mental clarity during that 3pm-5pm time when my mind usually goes to mush. I, too, look forward to the shakes! I love one scoop vanilla, one scoop chocolate and it resembles a Wendy's frosty!" - Rebecca

"It feels almost effortless. The inches just melt away and I constantly have a smile on my face! This program is the missing link to weight loss and management. It's just amazing!" - Liz

"I am feeling a great balance in my physical body - less pain - and feeling a difference with my digestive system. I LOVE the cleanse!" - Eileen

"It has been difficult for me to drop the extra 10 lbs I have been caring around, it's not a lot of weight but I just couldn't drop it. With your program I have dropped 6 of it in 2 weeks! I feel great, more energy, sleeping better, and not hungry all the time. I love the chocolate shakes ( I actually make pudding with it by just adding a little water to it)!! For me it is easier to not have to constantly think about what I am going to eat. I do 2 shakes, healthy snacks and a healthy dinner, it's so easy." - Sharyn

"I have never been this healthy and I am so thankful that the program is so easy to follow! I am starting my 4th month of the program and still think the shakes are YUMMMMMY!" - Sue

"This is the easiest program I've ever done! I've lost weight and I feel great!! " - Jill

The Turning Point

There comes a time in every person's life when they reach a turning point.

Through my own experience and with my coaching I have come to find that there seems to be a moment in a person's life when we know with every fiber of our being that we are ready to live well. Sometimes there is an outside force like a major event - reunion, wedding, vacation - but often times it has nothing to do with external forces. It is a feeling from within. Once we embrace our readiness and make the decision to succeed we become unstoppable in achieving our goals.

My Personal Journey

Nine months ago I received a call from a complete stranger that changed my life in more ways than I could have ever imagined.

During our conversation we came across the topic of the interesting economic times we were all living in and the ways in which people were feeling the impact of the situation.

When I shared with her that my own family's lifestyle had been impacted dramatically as a result of a loss of income we got to talking about how the stress of that change really had a significant adverse impact on my body. My energy was drained, my mood was sporadic, and my weight was rising.

That is when she shared with me that she may have something that could help.

Turns out she was a Wellness Coach who offered a program that loads the body with an abundance of whole live foods, cleanses at the cellular level and helps alkalize the body. Then she mentioned that for many people a side benefit to this super nutrition is the release of excess pounds and inches.

Weight was something I had struggled with all of my life so let's just say she "had me at hello" and I asked her to get me the stuff ASAP.

The very next day I received my package and immediately started using the system. Within days my energy and mental clarity went through the roof !!! Within the first week I released an amazing number of excess pounds and inches and by the end of the first month I was down 2 sizes!!!

People started noticing the difference not only in how I looked - but also in my energy and my spirit and my passion for life and so of course I shared my secret and they all told me to "get them that stuff" !!!

Fast forward to where we are today ... I am 53lbs lighter ... down 5 sizes ... have now become a Wellness Coach myself ... I am LOVING life ... and I am on a MISSION to get this into the hands and mouths of everyone on the planet!!!

Obviously a whole lot has happened in between and I will share the journey with all of you so that you can help me on this mission and together we will all help one another live well :)

Welcome to Live Well With Lisa

My grandmother taught me through her example that when you find something that can positively impact people's lives you MUST share it with the world. Nine months ago I did just that - I found an amazing gift that truly has a profound impact on the lives of everyone who receives it. So in my grandmother's honor I am creating this blog entitled "Live Well With Lisa" so that I can share this gift with great masses of people and together we can all live well :)