48-Day Transformation

Hey this is Jessica! Busy day! Sorry for the late post. Please don't follow my bad example going to bed after 10'clock.
Today was a very simple day as far as meals go, everything else? Not so simple :)
Breakfast
Today I again started the day taking probiotics and supplements. After the appropriate time I had the whey protein shake. All of this combined is very filling to me and ended up being my only breakfast.
Lunch
The girls and I went on a play date around lunch time so I had to get creative about what to pack easily that also fit into the restrictions of the first phase. I had some coconut wraps left over from the other day so I put lettuce, sliced turkey, goat cheddar and mustard in the center and rolled it up! I added some carrot sticks to complete a yummy and easy on-the-go mommy meal.
Dinner
For dinner I sauteed asparagus in butter with a pinch of salt. In a separate pan I also sauteed some sliced carrots in butter with a pinch of salt. Once the veggies were beginning to become soft I heated up some grass fed Italian sausage. Once the sausage was almost done I fried one egg in butter. Delicious!!!
Hope everyone is having fun being creative with the phase 1 foods!! Until next time!
Jessica Menzel Brown

Day 2 and 3 Menu!!

Hi Everyone!! Sorry I didn't get to blog yesterday, but I will catch up today. The number one reason I wanted to blog was to record the new recipes that I am creating while going through the Transformation. How is everyone feeling? It is a different feeling isn't it? Its really good. Wonderful things are happening in your body!!!

So, yesterday I had my goat milk and whey protein drink for breakfast. I really enjoy it and my nails are growing like crazy!! Its very filling and sustains me till lunch. For lunch I had leftovers from Monday nights chicken dinner. One piece of chicken with spinach, and onions and a side of broccoli. For dinner I made an amazing fish dinner. It really was one of the best fish dinners I prepared ever!! So glad I took pictures and remember what I did:)

Pan Sauteed Cod Filets

2 large pieces of thawed Cod filets
3 T butter
1 medium onion diced
2 or 3 organic plum tomatoes
1 green pepper
Dried parsley
1/2 large lemon squeezed
Garlic powder
Herbamare
Redmonds Real Salt

Melt butter, saute peppers and onion for a 5 minutes, and tomatoes and make room in the pan to lay the filets. Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, herbamare and parsley over fish. Squeeze lemon over fish. Simmer for 10 min. on each side.

I served this with a chopped salad and dill dressing. The dill dressing was amazing with the fish. Also, garnished with avocado:)) Really yummy and another 30 MINUTE MEAL!!!

Today, again I had the goat milk with whey protein for breakfast. Pineapple, 3 slices raw goat cheddar cheese and a hand full or two of crispy almonds:) Went to my daughters for dinner on the way home and she made asparagus, Italian sausage, a fried egg and cooked carrots. We had a 6 oz. blueberry goat yogurt right after for dessert:)) 

48-Day Transformation - Day One

Day one done out of 48!
My name is Jessica (Menzel) Brown, daughter of Dr. Michele Menzel. I am going to be recording on here what I make each day to eat as we all venture along on this challenge. Hopefully it can inspire you and give you ideas for yummy deliciousness!
Breakfast
This morning I started the day with probiotics and a workout. After the workout and feeding the kiddos I enjoyed a whey protein raw milk shake. This was filling enough for me today. After the workout, taking care of two little girls, a shower and morning housework, time had flown! Time to think about lunch! 
Lunch
Since I had the shake for breakfast I knew I wanted to have eggs for lunch. I sauteed diced onions and tomatoes in butter. After whipping three eggs I added them to the pan with a pinch of salt. Once the omelet was cooked through I added raw goat cheese to the top. Yum!
Dinner
Tonight I had something new I definitely wanted to try, coconut wraps! My mom had just recently got them in stock at Energetic Wellness. I sauteed chopped onions and sliced carrots in a pan with butter. After the veggies were fairly soft I added thawed ground lamb. In a separate pan I melted butter before adding chopped rainbow chard, letting it wilt. As the lamb was browning I added a little salt, pepper, garlic powder and ginger, tossing it all. Once the lamb, onions and carrots were done, I took one coconut wrap out and placed one serving spoon of the meat mixture in the center of the wrap topping it with the wilted chard. I wrapped it all up and Oh My Gosh!! So good!!

Thanks everyone and goodnight!!

40 Day Challenge By: Jessica Brown

In the first Phase of the 40 Day Challenge it may seem discouraging that you are limited in your food variety but in reality it is so exciting and fun to create some new tastes and combinations using the foods you are allowed to consume. A great breakfast are eggs. This perfect food is power packed and a wonderful way to start the day after a good workout. the protein will sustain your energy and keep you full till lunch.
I really enjoy omelets. One great thing about the Phase One foods is that there is a nice amount of vegetable options. Really take advantage of all those veggies during each meal. Omelets are a wonderful way to get lots of veggies in one meal.
For a one serving omelet place one tablespoon of butter in a small saute pan. Turn the burner on med high heat and let the butter melt. Once the butter has coated the pan place your chopped veggies down in the butter. The veggies can be anything on the Phase One Foods list. Some of my favorites are onions, mushrooms, spinach and carrots. Cook the veggies until they are easily speared with a fork. Next beat two eggs in a bowl with a little bit of goats milk (this adds a nice fluffiness to the eggs). Turn the burner down to a med low heat and pour the beaten eggs over the vegetables. Shake a little salt and pepper over the pan. After the egg seems to be cooking and coming away from the pan, take a spatula and flip the omelet. Let the omelet cook for a little on the other side. Remove from the pan to a plate and enjoy!

40 Day Challenge By: Jessica Brown

During the first phase of the 40 Day Challenge you are limited to only certain vegetables and proteins as listed in Energetic Wellness's 40 Day Challenge Booklet. The first week is relatively easy. For me I was running on a high of excitement about getting my body in balance and losing my post baby weight. I found that during that first week I had a lot of energy, but once that first day of the second week started I felt completely awful. This is when I knew that some real sugar detoxing had kicked in. Sticking to the diet is so essential if you are going to achieve the desired results. Once in the second week I realized that I had been eating very large portions of the vegetables and proteins. It was easy for me to think that a could eat as much of them as I wanted, but I wasn't losing much weight. I then started to cut down my portions and right away I saw weight loss results. As you prepare to begin the 40 Day keep in mind that portions are extremely important.
Tomorrow I will post more about this as well as recipes that are great for phase one.

40 Day Challenge (My personal journey) By:Jessica Brown

Hello! I am Jessica Brown, Michele Menzel's daughter. I am a wife and a mother of two little girls, 3 and 8 months. I recently decided, with the added promptings of my mother, to start the 40 Day Challenge to cleanse and rejuvenate my body after having my baby.
What I would like to do in these next posts is share with you my personal journey while participating in the Challenge. I will share yummy recipes, frustrating struggles and helpful tips. 
As Michele launches the next collective Energetic Wellness 40 Day Challenge later this Spring I hope my testimony aids those of you who plan on participating in some body "Spring cleaning" by gearing you up with encouragement and excitement!

Thank you and stay tuned!!

Jessica Brown