How to Make Optimal Chocolate Chip Cookies -- Munchie Motivation

Tis the season for holiday cookies! For this episode of “Munchie Motivation” I’m showing you how to make optimal chocolate chip cookies so you can satisfy your cravings and advance your health at the same time!

Instead of using white flour, eggs and butter, this recipe uses optimal ingredients while still being delicious AND my favorite part… they’re filling!

These cookies make it HARD to eat more than two (lol and I LOVE to eat!). These cookies erase the struggle of trying to “stay out of the cookie jar.”

Tomorrow, on Take Control Tuesdays, I’ll share why feeling full and satiated is a must for long-term weight loss and longevity. Forget trying to eat less and push the plate away.

Watch today’s episode of Munchie Motivation to learn how to make these 6 ingredient chocolate chip cookies that are not only delicious, but are gluten and flour free too.

How to Make Optimal Chocolate Chip Cookies -- Munchie Motivation

These cookies are good and are even better the next day, but what really attracts me to these -- chick peas. This may not sound exciting but the neutrality of the chickpeas binds and blends the chocolate and peanut together just right to make a traditionally not-so-good cookie, oh so good. They really taste good! They’re also gluten and flour free for those who avoid those products. Recipe hint: flatten the cookies out before baking instead of rolling them into balls to avoid the cookies breaking apart once baked.

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Grain-free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites from www.texanerin.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 C canned chickpeas, well-rinsed and patted dry

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 C + 2 TB natural peanut butter, SunButter Natural or almond butter (room temperature)

• 1/4 C honey or maple syrup

• 1 tsp baking powder

• A pinch of salt if your peanut butter doesn't have salt in it

• 1/2 C chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°.  Combine all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a food processor and process until very smooth. Make sure to scrape the sides and the top to get the little chunks of chickpeas and process again until they're combined.  Put in the chocolate chips and stir it if you can, or pulse it once or twice. The mixture will be very thick and sticky. With wet hands, form into 1 1/2" balls. This will make 14 cookie dough bites. Place onto a piece of parchment paper. If you want them to look more like normal cookies, press down slightly on the balls. Bake for about 10-13 minutes. The dough balls will still be very soft when you take them out of the oven. They will not set like normal cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature (or in the fridge) for up to 1 week.  

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Remember, optimal munchies can satisfy cravings and help you live longer at the same time. Tune in next Monday for another episode of Munchie Motivation and I hope to see you tomorrow on Take Control Tuesdays.

How Molly Lost 24 Lbs in 10 Weeks on Psych Drugs

This is Molly. I love her and I’m SO. DAMN. PROUD. of her. She’s an inspiration and here’s why...

Molly struggled w/ extra weight she didn’t like almost her whole life. Then, after two kids, it got particularly worse. She couldn’t lose the baby weight and nothing worked to sustainability lose it despite having tried A LOT.

Molly had an additional challenge...

She takes SSRIs, drugs for mental health that cause a common side effect of weight gain. She felt like she had to choose between her mental health or physical health... lose weight and stop taking her life saving meds or stay on meds with weight that was affecting her health and daily life.

She felt hopeless at times.She was taking 3 hour daily naps from a lack of energy. She worried bc she was losing time with her kids and her sweet ass self. So, she pushed through the fear and started working with me because I KNEW healthy, sustainable weight loss + energy were possible for her despite her unique challenges.

And omg, here’s what Molly accomplished after 10 weeks of our work together. Remember, with Optimal Eating, there’s NO calorie counting, portion control, weighing food, pills, shakes or meal replacements (haha thank God).

Molly accomplished ALL of this ⬇️ from eating food she only likes or loves, eating until she’s full every time she’s hungry and still going out to eat. In 10 weeks Molly...

• lost 24 pounds

• doesn’t need or take naps anymore which means more time for herself, her biz and her kids

• has clearer skin

• no more headaches which she’d been having regularly for YEARS

• debilitating and flu-like PMS symptoms are GONE

She’s CRUSHING working out 5 times a week now too! (She started at week 6 in my program with our personal trainer that trains her and put a unique fitness plan in place too).

MEGA congratulations Molly! Keep kickin ass woman!

Watch my full interview with Molly below. It’s truly inspiring!

Watch all my client success interviews where 95% of my clients 1-3 lbs a week ️here.

Love and Leafy Greens,

Trish the Dish

P.S. I have room for ONE new client before I leave for California on 11.20 You’re time is NOW. Reach out for help.

How Tracy Got Off Two Blood Pressure Meds by Eating MORE Food

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Before hiring me, Tracy couldn't lose weight despite already eating healthy.  She felt hopeless and had to take naps everyday. She has a thyroid diagnosis ands was scared for herself because she couldn't walk all day anymore, her favorite thing to do. She joined my sustainable weight loss program and here's what happened in less than 9 weeks. Her results, at 52 years old, are truly amazing.  Tracy...

Tracy’s weight loss chart

• 🔥 Stabilized her blood pressure AND completely got off TWO bp medications by week ten! (take that COVID-19 death risk!)

• 🔥 Is down 13 lbs without eating less or counting calories despite having a thyroid diagnosis!  In fact, she's eating MORE food now.

• 🔥 Is doing the best thing to prevent the chronic diseases her parents suffered from and died from

• 🔥 Chronic pain is down 3-4 points at different spot around her body

• 🔥 drastically improved her digestion. Lol everything is moving smoothly and regularly now!

Tracy tears up in this video about her journey and I really appreciate her being so vulnerable. SO MANY WOMEN feel this way especially about their health and weight...

...hopeless, not wanting to give up but terrified to try and get healthier again because they've tried so many times and yet they're still stuck.

But this isn't just about weight...

💥Working with me is about radically improving your health and longevity to actively do the things that bring you joy and fulfillment in life.  The weight coming off is just a natural side effect of eating optimally and the process. 💥

As Tracy said...

"It feels successful and there's no downside."  

Because Tracy didn't give up on herself despite her fear, she's now reached a new level of health she's been wanting for years.

If you're interested in finally achieving sustainable and healthy weight loss, there is no better time to go after this dream.  Your Self and the world needs you and I'm here to help.

There's only two spots left to become a client of mine (one was already taken!) to achieve healthy and lasting weight loss from a sustainable lifestyle change (which I've personally been living for over 10 years now!).  This is your time.  

Watch my client success interviews and apply for a free consult here and let's put a plan in place so you too, reach your health and weight loss goals!

Remember... asking for help is a brave and courageous act and you are worth trying again.

In Your Corner,

Trish

P.S. There's only two spots left for me to help you achieve maintainable weight loss as safely, effectively and deliciously as possible.  Schedule a free consult here and let's do this!

8 Ways to Persist and Get Healthier with Inner Peace When Life is Tough

Sometimes the world throws us challenges… challenges upon challenges. It’s a tough time in the world right now. Plus, the intensity of personal struggles can make these time very hard. Soothing yourself in a healthy way to continue to grow and enjoy life is very important for your wellbeing right now.

Here’s what has helps me persist and pursue my dreams with inner peace amongst stress and hardships. My hope is these 8 tips can help you too.

8 Ways I Find Pursue My Goals & Inner Peace

When Life is Tough

1. Eat optimally.

   Eating optimally is the number one way I keep my body feeling great, pain free, lean and strong. Having that, directly creates a stronger ability to handle tough times.

   Once you know how to properly fuel your body is a maintainable way, food becomes a foundation… deliciousness to depend on to support you through the hard times (not cause you to spiral or cause added turmoil in your life). Food is powerful medicine and eating is one of the the few things we have control over in life (although it may not feel that way for you now).

   As a Maintainable Weight Loss Coach, I help about 95% my clients lose 1-3 lbs a week with a sustainable lifestyle change that’s best for their whole health (in addition to weight loss). Watch video success stories of my clients here to learn the power of Optimal Eating.

   Or, read my book ‘The Optimal Eating Solution: Maintainable Weight Loss and Longevity Even If You Can’t Exercise.’ It details a step-by-step guide for how to slim down without eating less, calorie counting, supplements, shakes or portion control. It includes everything I teach my clients!

2. Vigorous Exercice.

   I vigorously exercise (preferably in the morning) to get my blood pumping because NOTHING helps me conquer my day like intense exercise. Nothing else helps my mental health better than challenging exercise.

   You might not be at the place where you can vigorously exercise (nor is it the place to start if you’re struggling with 75+ extra pounds… eating optimally is where to start). Do the best you can whatever fitness ability you currently have and stay committed to learning how to eat optimally. Then, exercising becomes a lot easier and less painful.

   That’s the process I take my clients through — we put an optimal eating plan in place first, get them losing 1-3 pounds a week, lower their inflammation, increase their energy and then our personal fitness trainer puts an individualized exercise program in place for them and starts training them online.

3. Sleep.

   I can better handle stress when I go to bed before 12 a.m. (this is not easy for me) and when I wake up earlier. Getting 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep (this means my cat Philly has to sleep elsewhere) is imperative for a healthier emotional and physical state of being. Tracking my sleep and setting a “get ready for bed” alarm on my phone are two ways I keep myself accountable to reaching this goal because everything is harder when you’re tired.

4. Counseling.

   Last year I started great counseling for the first time in my life and still, weekly, I talk with a counselor. This has significantly helped heal and strengthen my emotional health (in ways I didn’t even know I needed). Remember, asking for and accepting help is a brave and courages act. Your emotional and mental health are just as important as your physical health.

5. Gratitude and journaling.

   Almost every morning I start my day by writing down what I’m grateful for, how I feel and a few other Trishy things to reach my biz goals and stay on track. Gratitude and journaling help put my mind in a strong and love-filled space to feel peace, appreciation and strength going into my day.

6. Meditation or yoga.

   My goal is to meditate for 10 minutes every morning to calm the mind, connect with my Self and get inspired with new creative ideas. My one year clients and I start some of our coaching calls with meditation too.

7. Friends and community.

   We humans are social creatures. It’s essential to connect with people you love, who encourage you and whom you can have fun with.

8. Play.

   I LOVE to dance (what’s your favorite way to play? Comment below. I’d love to hear). I’m a competitive pole dancer and it’s one of the funnest things I doing multiple times a week. I was a gymnast as a child, so pole dance is the perfect combination of flipping, climbing and dancing that brings me so much joy, fun and lol nice muscle too ;). During the COVID-19 shutdown, I’ve also been blasting music on my back porch and dancing by myself amongst the trees just for the fun of it.

I don’t do all of eight of these everyday but a large combination of them is present in every one of my days, especially when times are tough. I never skip out on optimal eating though. That one is essential multiple times a day ;)

There’s NO expectation that you should be able to figure how to do all of these things on your own. Remember, there’s no shame in getting help. In fact, getting help will grow your self-esteem, help you feel stronger and more capable because you’re being brave and taking a step in the right direction for yourself.

If you need help with maintainable weight loss that’s great for your whole health despite injuries and additional diagnoses, I encourage you to schedule a free Zoom video consult with me here. We’ll see what’s possible for you and if you like, you can ask me if I think I could help you.

In your corner.

Love and Leafy Greens,

Trish

How a 79 year old lost 15 pounds in 10 weeks with a thyroid diagnosis

I'm accepting two new clients to help them finally achieve maintainable weight loss without counting calories, eating less, shakes, pills etc.

Optimal eating is all about increasing longevity, feeling better, reducing meds, eliminating pain all while eating foods that taste great and naturally fill you up.

Here's what my latest (and oldest) client graduateLinda Amick, achieved in our 10 weeks together even with a thyroid diagnosis!

She’s 79 but that didn't stop her from achieving healthy weight loss with a thyroid diagnosis!

In just 10 weeks Linda...

🔥 Lost 15 pounds without counting calories, eating less or shakes etc.

🔥 At her lowest weight in 51 years!

🔥 Loves eating rice and potatoes and is full and satiated for the first

🔥 Lowered her total cholesterol 👏🏽

🔥 wearing smaller clothing sizes and

🔥 her energy is up and lightheadedness is down now that she got her bp meds adjusted!

Watch my interview with Linda here (I can't make this stuff up!):

Interested in becoming a client of mine? (I have a 95% success rate of clients losing 1-3 pounds a week in a sustainable way! Watch TONS of client success interviews here).

Schedule your free 45 minute video consult with me here and we’ll see if my coaching as a Nutritionist and Weight Loss Expert is the best fit for you.

Remember, you're never too old (or too anything) to go after your dreams (health included!). You are worth it!

- Trish