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Hi, I am the CEO of Holly Lewellen Fitness and founder of team Iron Belles.This site is to share my personal journey and help you find a healthy balance with your exercise and nutrition.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

PALEO Side Dish --> Sweet Potato Bacon Salad

If you're like us, then odds are you'll  be heading to several family dinners over the next few weeks. I'm always looking for a fresh healthy side dish recipe, but this one remains one of my all time favorites! This is "paleo-friendly" Sweet Potato Bacon Salad, and it's pretty quick and easy to whip up!



Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, 2 bell peppers, 1 onion, 1 lb turkey bacon, and fresh parsley.

Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tbsp. dijon mustard, 1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic, 3 tbsp. EVOO, 1 heaping tbsp. fresh chopped parsley


--> Directions: cut veggies into 1 inch wedges, brush lightly with EVOO, and place on grill until you get nice grill marks, continue to cook for a few more minutes until veggies are cooked through but not mushy. Cut cooked veggies into bite sized pieces and mix with crumbled cooked bacon. Mix vinaigrette, add to salad, and toss, topping it with a pinch of fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy



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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Stay Focused


It's the last full week before Christmas! Feeling frazzled? Feeling like you have quite a bit on your plate? You got this! I can tell you what works for me is making daily and weekly goals [for getting things done], organizing it all on my planner, and then staying focused with my tasks, literally checking them off as I go. Simple system, and it works wonders for me and my sanity! Happy Tuesday Friends!! XOXO



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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Healthy HOLIDAY Tips

As the HOLIDAYS are finally upon us, I find that I keep getting asked about how to stay healthy over the holiday season, and honestly I want to say DON'T STRESS ABOUT IT!! Create a realistic plan and stick to it. You'll be so much happier! These are my best tips to ENJOY the holidays in a healthy fashion!

1) STAY HYDRATED! Drink more water to help flush out those toxins and keep your body working properly. At the bar - ->> just be cognizant of how many calories are in your drinks. Beer/wine average anywhere from120-170. Your typical Jack & coke will be around 200 and champagne (my personal favorite) around 96. So pick your poison and keep it to one or two drinks MAX. If you must drink go for a lower calorie option like cranberry juice mixed with club soda and a touch of vodka. Looks super festive and bubbly and UNDER 50 calories! It's a win!

2) Step up your WORKOUTS - Workout like you mean it! Be intentional with every workout and push hard. Most people lose any and all motivation during this time of year as the schedules get hectic and there are too many temptations and excuses. Screw excuses. If you don't feel like working out, then you probably need to anyways so make a promise to yourself (and me) that you'll do it anyways. #ToughLove #SorryNotSorry Also sneak some fitness into your busy days! Go for an extra walk, stay active, take the stairs, walk around neighborhoods to look at holiday lights, run in a Reindeer Romp, etc. When January rolls around you'll be pretty darn happy with yourself that you don't have to set a News Years resolution :)

3) Involve family & friends in your healthy endeavors. Give active gifts, schedule family activities (volleyball, walk, caroling, etc), and ask them to help hold you accountable. Odds are your good habits will rub off on them too.

4) Eat more protein – in general. Try to watch that carb/sugar intake as it can really sneak up on us during this time of year! Try getting some good protein in at all meals throughout the day. That way if you're stuck with a surprise dinner that's loaded with carbs, you'll have at least rocked your protein earlier in the day. I try to get Shakeology in first thing in the morning, then follow it mid morning with some scrambled eggs. I usually do lots of greens for lunch with extra protein as well (chicken, salmon, tuna, etc).

5) Going to a PARTY? Eat a sensible meal before the party (drinking some Shakeology beforehand always helps me!), and bring a healthy dish to share!

6) Find BALANCE - enjoy the treats but in moderation and don't overstress it! Enjoy YO FUNKY SELF! It is the HOLIDAYS after all!

I really hope this helps! If you need additional support, tips, or accountability, just shoot me a message! Thanks guys! Happy Holidays to you and yours!! XOXO






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Monday, December 7, 2015

Peppermint Chocolate Protein Nog

💖OH EMM Geeee!! (Legit girl squeals up in here!) You guys this is seriously so delicious! I was in need of something sweet but didn't want to fall off track and thus this bad boy was born!

Ingredients:

- 1 scoop my favorite Chocolate Protein
- 8 oz unsweetened Almond Milk
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 drop pure Peppermint Extract

Blend, top with festive sprinkles, and enjoy!



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Friday, November 27, 2015

Join Me for 25 Days of Fitmas!!

Did it happen to you? Did you wake up today feeling like a can of busted biscuits? Not wanting to wear anything but sweats and FORGET about those skinny jeans! I've been there, and I'm here to tell you Listen up, that's OKAY! It's perfectly normal to enjoy Thanksgiving! But now that it has passed, are you curious how you can get a jump start on that Resolution? Just think...instead of making a resolution come January 1st, you could already have a month long head start on it!

Join me for 25 days of Fitmas and our Holiday Muscle Hustle! While I'll be giving lots of nutrition tips on surviving the holidays, we will have our main focus on fitness and staying active at least 5 days a week! We’ll have you feeling comfortable and CONFIDENT in YOUR own skin just in time for Christmas and NYE! Email me at HollyHazenFitness@gmail.com for more information!

OR put your name on the RSVP form --> http://goo.gl/forms/PqnsvoENU5

*PLEASE NO COACHES OR THOSE ALREADY WORKING WITH A COACH*


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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

HOW TO Survive THANKSGIVING

Let’s talk Thanksgiving!! I’m not sure about you, but for me, Thanksgiving = lots of family get togethers with multiple feasts all in one weekend. So I thought I’d share some tips to keep the calorie count down (we don’t want anyone going into a food coma, HA!), minimize any weight gain, and successfully survive the holiday weekend:

1. Family and Friends - First and foremost, Thanksgiving shouldn’t be focused on the food, it should be focused on our relationships with our loved ones. 

But because we do focus so much on the food...

2. Sweet Potatoes - instead of covering them with brown sugar and marshmallows, try glazing them with cinnamon and nutmeg. -OR- try baking them with just a bit of EVOO and sea salt! I promise you won’t be disappointed!

3. Green Beans - instead of green bean casserole (loaded with sodium), try serving your green beans sauteed in coconut oil or EVOO. Add fresh garlic to the skillet for a nice flavor.

4. Stuffing - instead of the traditional stuffing, try quinoa stuffing.

5. Dessert - if you know dessert is going to be a problem area, either make a conscious decision to only have one piece, OR bring your own! (I’m thinking a delightful fruit salad, fruit and yogurt parfaits, protein cookies, protein cookie balls, etc.)

6. WATER - make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day to help you stay hydrated, digest your foods, and help reduce bloat.

7. FOOTBALL - Grab a group of friends or loved ones and head outside for a friendly game of tag football, or plan a post-meal walk. For sure plan a workout for the next morning.

8. BE REALISTIC - Be realistic about the weekend. Thanksgiving isn’t a good time to focus on weight loss, but instead more on weight maintenance. heart emoticon 

To stay up to date with more tips and motivation follow me on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HollyHazenFitness 




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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Clean Eating - Top 3 Grocery Shopping Tips!

Lately it seems this seems to be a common theme..."I'm exercising but I'm not loosing any weight." Ladies, please please educate yourself on the whole equation. Weightloss = Exercise + Nutrition. 

If you find you're struggling with your health, fitness and/or fat loss journey, then a big portion of that could be your nutrition! In order to lower your body fat percentage you need to be diligent with your nutrition game. This means eating a relatively healthy diet full of vital minerals and vitamins. Sure, I love me some IIFYM (who doesn't), but that doesn't mean you binge on donuts all day long. You still need to find a balance, and odds are you will see workout GAINZz if you feed the beast properly! 

So let's talk Grocery Shopping!! Here are my top tips on a successful trip to the market!

1 - First and foremost, keep it lean and clean! (I shoot for 80% clean, and 20% fun) Shop the outside perimeter of the grocery store (aka fresh meats and produce), and avoid the aisles. Ever notice all the junk food is in the middle aisles? It's like a trap! Just avoid it smile emoticon

2 - Shop for sales. So often I hear people say they can't eat healthy because it's too expensive. That's a load of crap. Tommy and I can eat clean and only spend about $50 a week on groceries, and let me tell you, that man can put away some food! You just need to shop smarter. Use coupons, look for sales. If you're local, then Aldi's is your absolute BEST FRIEND! Shop on Wednesdays to get their best deals, but even still..their prices (and quality) top both HyVee and Walmart any day of the week.#YoureWelcome

3- RELAX! Have fun! If you pick up a candy bar, so be it. You don't have to overhaul your entire pantry over night. Just try to make small changes little by little. Gradual change generally yields the highest success rate. heart emoticon

Eat healthy my friends! Live Long!



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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

How to Plan and ORGANIZE your HOLIDAY Schedule

If you're as busy as we are then it likely feels like everyone is constantly going in opposite directions. It helps to get it all organized and written down in a planner, but the big help is making sure everyone in the family is aware of the schedule. You can do this by putting it all on a digital calendar that everyone has access to, or on a large whiteboard in a common space so everyone can refer to it as needed.

On any given day we can refer to the calendar/board to know what's going on! :) That being said, how can you specifically get organized for the HOLIDAYS? Here are a few of my quick tips!!

Tip #1 - - GET ORGANIZED!! Get a Calendar (paper, markerboard, OR electronic), and make sure everyone in the family knows the schedule AND has access to it. Include everything necessary on the schedule: school functions, school breaks, sitters, extracurricular activities, dinner parties, WORKOUTS, work hours, etc.

Tip #2 - - PLAN AHEAD!! Once you know your schedule, plan ahead. Before going to bed each evening, check your schedule for the next day. Make any 'to-do' lists ahead of time (this will help you sleep better too!), lay out your clothes for the day (work, gym, activities, etc), and pack your meals (lunches, snacks, get your coffee cup ready, etc). 

You can also plan ahead for Family Dinners and Dinner Parties. Make menu items ahead of time. You can make your pies a few days early (tip: make the filling as far as advanced as you like, put in a ziplock bag, and place in a pie tin and set in the freezer then pull out and put in pie crust when ready to bake), make your egg noodles ahead of time (these can be frozen far in advance as well), and get that turkey!! Plan out when you will start thawing it, etc.

Last but not least - - traveling for the Holidays OR have company coming to you? Start a daily cleaning checklist NOW so you don't get overwhelmed right before the big day. For example: clean the guestrooms on Friday, clean the fridge and wash linens on Saturday, clean the bathrooms on Sunday, etc. You should also get your Grocery Shopping out of the way ahead of time if possible. (No one wants to be the host left without a turkey or other Thanksgiving Day staples.) 

PHEW! I think that covers it! I hope this helps! I think you'll find that once you implement an organization system, your life will seem much less hectic, and you'll be able to truly enjoy your Holiday season with your loved ones!




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Friday, November 6, 2015

**PUMPKIN Pie Protein Balls**


Gaaah!! These babies are LEGIT!!

I present...*drum roll please*.... No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Protein Bites, AND they only take about 10 minutes to make!

Ingredients: 1 cup Vanilla Shakeology, 1/3 cup all-natural peanut butter (or almond butter), 1 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup raw honey, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup chopped walnuts, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl using a rubber spatula (or clean hands). Roll mixture into 24 once inch balls. You can slightly flatten these to a disc shape if you prefer. You can even try rolling them in different toppings to create different flavors like coconut flakes, chopped walnuts, flaxseed, etc. Try it out! Enjoy! Makes approx 20-25 balls. (3g Fat, 10g Carb, 5g Protein per ball)



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Monday, October 26, 2015

DIY Restoration Hardware Inspired Shelves!

Ahh!! YOU GUYS! I've been soo excited about these shelves, and I know this isn't a recipe, but I just HAD to share! Last year we gutted our bathroom (literally, down to the studs and subflooring), so I've had a blank canvas to work with in regards to bathroom storage. I knew I wanted something that resembled the Restoration Hardware look, but did NOT want to pay the price (over $200 per shelf). Lucky for me...I have quite the handyMAN! So I showed him a photo of what I had in mind, and he brought it to life! All we needed were a few pieces of galvanized pipe, some black (matte) spray paint, a nice board, and some stain and polyurethane. What would have cost me about $400, ended up costing us about $60 total, plus a little bit of manual labor (Tommy did most of it LOL). So here's a few photos of the before and after! What do you think?

DIY Restoration Hardware Inspired Shelves

I have some more organizing to do, but we finished these bad boys late last night so I haven't touched them since LOL! I'm pretty happy with the outcome!



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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

--Banana Apple Muffins --

Ready for some yummy FALL goodness?? 

--Banana Apple Muffins --

Ingredients:
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)
1 tbsp. organic grass-fed butter, melted
1 ½ cups almond flour
¾ tsp. baking soda (gluten free)
1 dash sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
½ cup chopped apple

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Prepare nine muffin cups (use liners or cooking spray)
3. Combine eggs, banana, and butter in bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; mix well.
5. Add almond meal mixture to egg mixture; mix until blended.
6. Add apple; mix until just blended.
7. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups
8. Bake 16 - 18 minutes, or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

If you follow the 21 Day Fix container system, 1 muffin counts for 1 purple and 1 blue. These are so stinking delicious! These are perfect to freeze and pull out as breakfasts the week. Will pair perfectly with my morning coffee! NOMZ! 


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Superfoods Chocolate Bar!

Need an afternoon chocolate fix??? Or an anytime chocolate fix? This is one of my absolute favorites and I always forget to share it because I'm too concerned with scarfing it down - - I mean seriously ... who doesn't inhale chocolate? wink emoticon

Okay, ready for this complicated recipe??

2 tbsp of coconut oil melted, mixed with 1 scoop chocolate Shakeology. That's it smile emoticon

Pour mixture into a Tupperware container and freeze for a few minutes until solid.

Boom! Healthy chocolate bar! ♡♡♡




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Friday, July 31, 2015

Brownie Batter Protein Shake


Uhh Hello...Brown Batter Protein Shake? Sign me up!! I actually whipped this baby up and after I tasted it, I realized it tasted just like brownie batter!!

Mix in blender:
-1.5 scoops Chocolate Shakeology®
-8 oz. unsweetened almond milk
-1/2 banana
-handful of blueberries

Top with remaining banana slices, a few blueberries, organic cacao nibs, and sprinkles for added fun! :)



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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Shakeology Mini Pronuts

Mini Protein Donut Recipe


As promised! Mini Pronut recipe! A very easy and delicious little treat!!

Mini Pronuts! (Protein Donuts)

In a side Bowl:
1 ½ C whole wheat organic flour
1/2 C Quest All Purpose Mix
1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology
1 TBS Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon of salt
2 TBS of Organic powered peanut butter (I used PB2) (mix all together in a side bowl)

In a blender mix:
3 eggs
1 ½ C unsweetened almond milk
2 ripe bananas, peeled
4 TBS Raw Local Honey
3 TBS organic butter

Mix wet ingredients in blender until smooth. Slowly poor in the flour mixture, and continue to mix until evenly blended. Let your batter sit for 5-10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray your donut pan with non stick spray (I prefer olive oil cooking spray), pour batter into molds, only filling half way in each (as you would do with muffins). Cook for 7 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Glaze:
On a double boiler melt the following:
4 chunks of Dark Chocolate
1 tsp of Coconut Oil
1 tsp Powered Peanut Butter (PB2)
1 tsp Chocolate Shakeology

One the donuts are cool, dip the tops into the glaze and let cool on a cooling rack. Add sprinkles as desired. 



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Friday, June 5, 2015

Birthday Cake Protein Smoothie

Birthday cake protein shake anyone? 

Combine the following in a blender: 1 scoop vanilla protein (I used Shakeology...yumm!), 12-16 oz almond milk (could substitute with water, coconut milk, etc), 1 tbsp sugar free cheesecake instant pudding mix, a drop off almond extract, a handful of ice, and voilà! 

Top with sprinkles for added fun! :)




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No-Bake Chocolate Protein Balls

Who doesn’t love chocolate?!? I needed a bit of a chocolate fix, and decided to try a new recipe. These are Shakeology No-Bake Chocolate Bites, and they only take about 10 minutes to make!

Ingredients: 1 cup Chocolate Shakeology, 1 cup all-natural peanut butter (or almond butter), 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup raw honey

Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl using a rubber spatula (or clean hands). Roll mixture into 24 once inch balls. You can slightly flatten these to a disc shape if you prefer. I tried rolling mine in different toppings to create different flavors. You see coconut flakes, chopped walnuts, and flaxseed. Try it out! Enjoy!



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Oatmeal & Brown Sugar Shakeology

I originally saw this recipe posted on an upline’s page and wanted to try it at some point. Well let me tell ya, I waited too long to try this because OMG I’ve been missing out on this deliciousness! Add 1 scoop vanilla Shakeology, 1 packet of brown sugar oatmeal (use organic, etc, depending on your dietary needs), 10 oz of almond milk, blend and enjoy! 



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No-Bake Chocolate Covered Shakeology Peanut Butter Balls

{{BOYFRIEND APPROVED!}} Who doesn’t love chocolate peanut butter balls?!? I needed a bit of a chocolate fix, and decided to whip these up. These are Shakeology No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls and they only take about 10 minutes to make!

Ingredients: 1 cup Vanilla Shakeology, 1 cup all-natural peanut butter (or almond butter), 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup raw honey
Coating: Dark Chocolate, Coconut Oil

Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl using a rubber spatula (or clean hands). Roll mixture into 24 once inch balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then coat them (and top with sprinkles if you like), and pop them back in the fridge to cool. To make the coating I simply melted a bit of dark chocolate together with a spoonful of coconut oil and voilà! smile emoticon

Perfect for any holiday get together or a snack! Enjoy! 



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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

CANCUN Beachbody Success Club Trip

It's been nearly two weeks since we were in Cancun and I still can't believe it! We had such a wonderful trip! Beachbody really makes each event such a wonderful experience, so I wanted to write a quick blog post to share it with you!!

Upon arrival, we were greeted with mini bouquets of flowers, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and endless drinks. Because Beachbody was literally taking over the resort for the week, the check in process was moved to the resort convention center to keep the process moving in an orderly fashion.


After we checked in, we were whisked away to our room (one of the villas on the golf course). The rooms were beautiful! Each complete with a private patio, a hot tub, completely stocked bar (all inclusive, thanks to Beachbody), AND because we were located on the golf course, our room came with it's own golf cart! Honestly that may have been the highlight for me, nerdy, I know, HA! The resort was HUGE, with three different lobbies, various pool and restaurant areas, etc, so having the convenience of our own cart was wonderful, not to mention super fun! (Plus we were able to pick up our friends and take them around so they didn't have to wait on the charter bus or the resort shuttles.)


Our first evening was kicked off with a fabulous welcome party hosted just above the beach area. Beautiful decorations, great music, delicious food, fabulous people, AND fireworks! It truly was magical! (Not sure how to turn this video sideways, HA!)




We didn't stay too late on account of the next morning being the first option for a live celebrity workout, and we wanted to be on time and able to function, HA! So we took our happy hineys down to for a 7am live workout with Shaun T! He proceeded to kick our butts, and Tommy enjoyed his first ever live Beachbody workout!

Every morning there was a hosted Shakeology bar with different smoothie options, so of course we re-fueled after said workout! We also hit that baby up every single morning for a fabulous breakfast!! (They had elaborate breakfast buffets and of course you could order room service as well, but we chose to stick with Shakeology to get each day started off on the right foot.)

As luck would have it...poor Tommy spent just an hour or two out in the sun (with multiple applications of SPF 50) and turned into a crispy fried lobster by the end of the day, so we spent that evening in the room so he could rest and cool down (thanks to $50 resort gift shop aloe vera, LOL).

The rest of our time on the trip was spent enjoying lunch buffets, complete with the world's best ice cream (no shame), relaxing poolside, relaxing beachside, jet skiing, parasailing, snorkeling, exploring, and more! It all kind of started to blend together after day two, so here's a few photos from the rest of trip!!




Of course, Beachbody threw an elaborate going away party on the last night as well, similar to our welcoming reception but with different décor and style. If this trip was proof of anything, it's that hard work truly does pay off and Beachbody goes above and beyond to reward their coaches! I came out of this trip refreshed, rejuvenated, and with new goals and visions for my team! I can't wait to have some of my Iron Belles join us on next year's Success Club trip - - a cruise to Haiti and Jamaica!! Until next time, Loves!


XOXO!


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