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Jennifer DiGregorio

Jennifer DiGregorio is a Health Coach, creator of the Lifestyle Change Program and co-founder of Healthletica. She helps busy women lose weight naturally and feel great through simple and delicious food & health wisdom.

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So, my hand/wrist is out of order for unknown reasons (or maybe old age 😫), which has now forced me to come up with workouts that don’t require gripping or applying pressure on my hand for the time being. . . I came up with this stability ball workout which targets the legs, butt and core. As you probably already know, the stability ball increases the level of difficulty and requires that you keep your core engaged so you don’t lose balance during the exercise and end up on the floor with your legs flailing in the air (like I did last week 🤦‍♀️). . . Take a close look at where I place my body on the ball for each of these exercises. Placement is very important in getting the most from these exercises. . . Stability Ball Workout for Legs, Butt & Core . . 10 reverse lunges on right and left side 20 pelvic raises 10 crunches (full extension through belly) . . Complete 3 rounds. Take a 2-3 min break between rounds if needed OR add a 1-2 minute cardio piece like skipping, step-ups, shadow boxing, etc. between rounds. . . #healthcoach #fitnesscoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #healthletica

Is your immune system in need of a boost? . . Support a strong immune system during cold and flu season with this powerful immunity booster. Loaded with whole food forms of vitamin C, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, plus antibacterial & antiviral properties. . . Cranberry Orange Immunity Boost . . INGREDIENTS: 1 orange (peeled) 1/4 cup frozen cranberries 1 inch ginger piece (peeled) 1 tsp honey (add more if needed) 1 tsp coconut oil 1 cup filtered water . . Blend all ingredients using a high-powered blender. Drink 3-4 times a week to support a strong immune system throughout the year. . . #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

Jen’s Bake Shop is open on the occasional Friday between 1-2pm. . . That’s right – I’m not much of a baker, but every once in a while I get the urge to test out a new muffin or cookie recipe so I have something to dunk into my morning espresso . . Here’s a simple cookie recipe that’s gluten and grain free. It reminds me of a shortbread cookie, but with a chocolate chunk twist! . . Chocolate Chunk Coconut Cookies . . INGREDIENTS: (makes roughly 16 cookies) 4 eggs 1/2 cup ghee or butter (melted) 2 tbsp honey (more for added sweetness) 3 tsp espresso or coffee 2 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup chocolate chunks (85% cacao) 1/2 tsp sea salt . . INSTRUCTIONS: 👩‍🍳Link in bio . . #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen #nationalcookieday

The perfect appetizer for your next dinner party ... . . Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus . . INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of asparagus 10-15 prosciutto slices (thinly sliced) @niagarafoodspecialties . . INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Cut off ends/bottoms of asparagus then cut the stalks into three even lengths. 2. Steam or boil until stalks are firm but tender. 3. Drain and let cool (you can store the asparagus in the fridge until you are ready to prepare and serve) 4. Tightly wrap 3-4 pieces of asparagus in a prosciutto slice. Keep on wrapping until you run out of asparagus or prosciutto. . . #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

Are you looking for a low-carb version of mashed potatoes? . . Look no further than this mouthwatering mash recipe 🤤. Nutrient-dense and full of delicious flavours - it'll be love at first bite. . . Use this delicious mash as a side to your meat and fish dishes; enjoy it topped with fried eggs; or use it as a cold dip for your veggies. This mash recipe is super versatile and stores great in the fridge for the week ahead. . . Cauliflower, Carrot & Leek Mash . . INGREDIENTS: (serves 4-5) 1 head cauliflower 5 large carrots 1 whole leek 1 lemon (juice only) 2 tbsp avocado or coconut oil 1/2 can full fat coconut milk 1 tbsp dried rosemary Sea salt and black pepper to taste . . INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Chop up all vegetables, place on baking sheet with oil and spices and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. 2. Put cooked veggies in a food processor or high-powered blender with lemon juice and coconut milk and mix until a smooth mash is formed. You may need to do this in two batches. 3. Use right away or store in fridge for use during the week. This mash tastes great both warm and cold! . . #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

Here's another fun and challenging yoga-inspired balance and body weight routine for you... . . Narrow stance tip toe squat > Forward fold > Walk hands out to high plank > Chaturanga > upward dog > high plank > Side plank with leg lift > Back to high plank > chaturanga > upward dog > high plank > Side plank with leg lift on opposite side > Back to high plank > Walk hands back into forward fold > Reverse tip toe squat to the top. . . Repeat this sequence 10 times. . . It may take a bit of time to develop stability in side plank with a leg lift, so if it's too challenging at first just stick with side plank and no leg lift. As you develop strength and stability in side plank you can start experimenting with progressively lifting the leg. Another option would be to attempt the leg lift from a low side plank (off your forearm). . . Trust me, as graceful as I can make this look for video purposes, I've collapsed in all different directions attempting the side plank with leg lift pose. I promise it gets easier in time and is extremely rewarding once you nail it 😉 . . #LifestyleChangeProgram #healthletica

Do you have superfoods coming out of your yin yang?! . . If you're anything like me, your cupboards and fridge are probably loaded with all the greatest superfoods your entire week's paycheck can buy. . . I incorporate a lot of these superfoods into my smoothies since I find it's the easiest way to get them in me, but I recently discovered another great way to load up on these goodies... . . I've been creating some awesome (and sometimes not so awesome 🤢) superfoods yogurt bowls as of late. . . I use an unsweetened coconut yogurt base and then go wild experimenting with different combos of superfoods/toppings. . . Here's one of my go-to superfoods yogurt bowls. Feel free to play around with your own customized combo - the possibilities are endless. . . And just in case you're wondering WTF half these ingredients are, I've included photos and tagged companies that rock! . . Superfoods Yogurt Bowl . . INGREDIENTS: (serves 1) 1 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt @lovemysilk 1 tbsp sprouted watermelon seeds (or other sprouted seed) @go_raw 1 tsp bee pollen @dutchmansgold 1 tsp Turmeric Latte blend @organictraditions 1 tsp wheat grass powder @prairienaturals 1 tsp coconut collagen creamer @vitalproteins . . Mix all ingredients together and enjoy! . . #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

It’s official – I’m obsessed with this dish! . . I fell in love with pad-Thai during my university days and always found myself gravitating towards Thai restaurants when I ate out. Something about the combo of spices and flavours is just magical in Thai cuisine. . . So, since depriving myself of the foods I love most is never an option, it was important that I had a grain and gluten free version of pad-Thai that I could easily create in my kitchen whenever a craving hit. . . Paleo Chicken Pad-Thai . . INGREDIENTS: (serves 2-3) 1 lb chicken breast 1 spaghetti squash 1 pack enoki mushrooms 2 large carrots 2 green onions 4 sprigs cilantro 3 cloves garlic (crushed) 1 inch cube ginger (grated) 2 eggs 2 tbsp. coconut oil 2 tbsp. pine nuts (lightly toasted) . . Pad-Thai sauce: 1 lime (juice only) 2 tbsp. almond butter 3 tbsp. coconut aminos . . INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Bake at 400 for 30-40 min. Fork should pierce skin easily when squash is cooked. Use a fork to scrape out the strands of squash. Set aside. 2. Finely chop carrots and green onion in a food processor. Set aside. 3. In a deep pan sauté garlic and ginger in coconut oil (2 min). Add carrots, onion and mushrooms (4 min). 4. Create a space in the middle of the pan, add eggs and scramble. Mix in with vegetables and let cook (2 min). 5. Add spaghetti squash and sauce (see below) and mix all ingredients together until sauce coats everything. 6. Add in cooked chicken (see below) and allow everything to heat up. 7. Plate the pad thai and top with toasted pine nuts and chopped cilantro. . . Pad-Thai sauce: 1. In a small pan combine all sauce ingredients and heat on low until warm. . . Chicken: 1. Cut chicken into cubes, season with salt and pepper. 2. Using a separate pan, cooking chicken in coconut oil on medium heat. 2. Once chicken is cooked, set aside. . . #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

Bye-bye bat wings 🦇... . . Here's a simple and great routine for targeting all areas of the arm and shoulder including that jiggly part most women are blessed with 😫 . . Arm & Shoulder Sculpting Workout . . Reverse fly Bicep curl Tricep extension V-raise Overhead press . . Round 1 - 5 reps Round 2 - 10 reps Round 3 - 10 reps Round 4 - 5 reps . . You can pair this routine with any lower body exercise. It can be done after round 2 and 4 to give your upper body a bit of a break. The stability ball hamstring curl would be a great one (check it out in one of my other videos). . . How to choose the right weight: Figure out which exercise is most challenging and what weight allows you to complete 10 reps in a row with good form. That'll be your starting weight. Once you build strength, I recommend upping your weight by 2-3lbs at a time (a 5lb jump can be a little much). . . #LifestyleChangeProgram #healthletica

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