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Arin Lindauer

Paleo Pumpkin Chili Recipe

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INSTRUCTIONS

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
 

NGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 large White onion (diced)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium Bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 medium Jalapeño (minced)
  • 1 1/2 pounds Ground beef
  • 2 14.5-oz cans Fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 15-oz can Pumpkin puree

  1. In a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Brown the onion and garlic for a 3-5 minutes, until they start to develop color.

  2. Add in the bell pepper and jalapeño, and cook for 3-5 minutes, until soft.

  3. Crumble in the ground beef and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

  4. Add the tomatoes, broth, and spices. Simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. Add the pumpkin. Continue to cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.

  6. Divide between 6 bowls and garnish with cilantro.

RECIPE NOTES

Serving Size: 1.5 cup, or 1/6 of entire recipe

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Calories: 340 | Fat: 25g | Total Carbs: 6g | Net Carbs: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Protein: 20g

Focus on What You Can Do

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It is a natural thing to instantly focus on what you can’t do.

If you get injured, sick, let go from a job, etc.

Then we get into a negative spiral of thoughts and emotions.

But I want to challenge you to focus on what you can do.

Sure, there are limitations or restrictions or things you purely cannot do, but it does no good to focus on that.

It is depressing, frustrating and can make you want to give up.

I think back to my motor learning class in college where we worked with people with disabilities and it was amazing what they could do!

And I think as able bodied adults we get pretty consumed in the negative or the can’t, without even considering the options.

I had introduced an elimination diet these last couple of weeks and boy that got some stirring…

I am saying this in love, but saw some folks went straight into a closed mindset of “I can’t do that…”

So I want to encourage you today, no matter where you are in your health and wellness journey to focus on what you can do.

If you are a busy mom, working nights – forget about the gym workouts and simply walk and focus on food.

These two wins are enough to see some cool results!

Or if you are doing our Gut Health Challenge where this first week we eliminated several foods – keep focused on what you can consume.

It is actually not that far off with how we all want to eat anyways.

AND is totally doable.

This all falls in alignment with focusing on what is good in your life.

Focus on what you can do in all areas of your life.

If you have gotten a scary diagnosis, where is the good, what can we focus on now, how can you win or what would be the simplest way to get to your desired result.

Don’t overcomplicate life.

I know I am coming at you hard today.

But I see so many struggle to keep a winning mindset.

See the good in every situation.

Believe that everyone has the best intentions.

Focus on what you can do.

Big hugs and high fives, hope this resonated and helps.

Arin

Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil

1/2 to 1 cup roasted turkey or chicken

5 –6 large eggs (6 takes closer to 20 minutes to cook)

1/4 cup pumpkin puree

1/4 cup almond or coconut milk

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp chili pepper flakes

1 tbsp dried basil (optional)

sea salt

1 bunch chopped kale (about 1/2 cup frozen)

1 tbsp potato starch (or flour of choice)

Instructions

First sauté your celery and onion in 2 tsp oil until tender. Add in your turkey (cooked) and spread evenly in skillet.

In another bowl, whisk or beat your eggs  and add in your milk, pumpkin, starch, and spices. Pour over the skillet mixture and top with addition basil or chili pepper.

Bake in cast iron skillet  or oven safe pan at 350F for about 15-20 minutes.

Serves 4-6

Back to School, Back to You!

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We crave a good schedule.

We thrive…

Our kids thrive…

When things are predictable and in a good flow.

I see this time of year so important for so many people.

Summer tends to be more free form, vacations and a nice break from the norm.

Now that this time of year is upon us…

What are you doing to focus on you?

-Sleep Schedule

-Breathing Exercises

-Gratitude Journal

-Nutrition

-Movement

These are all the areas we recommend you focus on and find a routine that works for you.

Sleep is one of the most important areas we suggest you focus on.

We say we are a night owl, but that is a conditioned behavior.

Sleep is when our body restores itself and most need 7-9 hours.

Saying you can survive on less is exactly what has been stated surviving, not thriving.

Sleep takes intentional effort.

We need to find a pattern that can work for you.

Reduce blue light exposure.

Stop eating 1-3 hours before bed.

Take a shower/bath.

Hot/Cold therapy.

Journal or meditate.

Calming Teas.

The most important part of all of this is finding what is going to work for you.

Self care is critical with all that is going on in our world.

Find what can work for you, what feels good and you can do on a daily basis.

If you have kids see what you can do to help them establish new routines.

I know our kids thrive when things are predictable.

They go to bed at the same time, wake at the same time, clothes are set out, lunches/snacks packed and we head to school at the same time.

Take some space this week to think about your new routine and how it supports you and your goals.

Let me know if you need help,

Arin

Believing Anything You Want IS Possible

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Hope you are having a wonderful Friday!

We had an awesome event last night where I presented: Change Your Mind, Change the Scale.

IT WAS POWERFUL!

I wanted to let you know that I will be presenting this content again on Tuesday at Noon in a webinar. (8/17/21)

Register Here

(Please register even if you can’t attend live, so I can send you the replay)

I know what holds most back from seeing results on the scale and it isn’t what you think.

This presentation has some powerful questions.

One question, can change your life.

I will give you a step-by-step process to change your mind which will change the scale.

AND you can take this information and apply it to all your goals.

Life is too short and I want you to live a life full of zest, freedom and abundance.

Too many times we say we don’t have time or I just can’t lose weight, etc.

Or I am just not motivated.

Listen, you will never be motivated.

You need to be like Nike and Just Do It.

I know this is not easy.

This is why I am so passionate about helping people see another way.

It’s easy to do and it is easy not to do.

Ok enough dancing around this topic, register for the webinar or at least to get the replay!

Register Here

Take care and do something good for you today!

Arin

Change Your Mind, Change the Scale – Event this Thursday!

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Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak to my NAWBO ladies.

I gave them a little teaser for the workshop/workout/networking event I am hosting with NAWBO Indy this Thursday at our gym!

YOU ARE INVITED!

This event is open to anyone looking to network and open to working harder on themselves.

The topic is: Change Your Mind, Change the Scale.

Mindset makes or breaks us.

I will specifically talk about your mindset and weight loss, the cool thing is you can apply this to business, income, etc.

When you understand you are in control of your mind and how to navigate it on a daily basis, I believe you can do anything.

I know personally what it feels like to have my mind run me over.

I have found strategies and ways to keep myself good on a daily basis and you can too.

Most will never come to an event like this, but I want to challenge you to step out of your comfort zone.

Come with an open mind, set an intention and you never know who you might meet.

NAWBO has been an amazing group of women (And Men) that I have gotten the opportunity to know, well over a decade now, and I am excited to give back.

If you are looking for ways to get to know more professional men and women head over to our gym this Thursday, 4-6pm.

Free Event, Free Parking

Bring or wear workout clothes, this is for all levels and will have plenty of modifications.

Open your mind to new ways of thinking and possibilities.

Consider this: What if everything went right in your life, what would change?

We will be diving into this exact statement and how to truly believe it.

I am so pumped and passionate about this stuff, I might burst.

See you there!

Arin

P.S. I will be hosting the same workshop virtually Tuesday, Aug 17th at Noon, register HERE, or make sure you register for the replay!