Posted on July 25, 2017 | Awesome Foods

How to eat chocolate and stay lean

You already know chocolate has tons of health benefits – I’m not gonna waste you time with that. But it’s still not great to eat every day !… right?

Think again:) If you get the right stuff you totally can. So what’s the right stuff? It’s super easy– ya just gotta know the ONE powerful word to look for, this word changes everything!!

CLICK HERE to my guide on exactly what to look for AND 2 awesome simple recipes you can totally enjoy everyday without getting fat:)

Stay Tuned, in one week (Wed, Aug 2nd) I’m releasing a brand new podcast episode with one of the most healthy chocolate makers around. I can’t wait for you to hear how this place got started and what they have for you. I can’t wait!!

Have fun with the guide for now- Mwah!

Posted on July 17, 2017 | Strong Moves

Your ” Got No Time” Workout

You’d love to workout today, but you just can’t find the time to get to the gym or those class times aren’t lining up for you, right?!

That’s exactly why I created this “I’ve got no time to workout!” Workout.

All you need is at 8 minutes and a little space.

CLICK HERE for this Awesome Video

To save you even MORE time – I made this super simple step by step guide

CLICK HERE to grab that guide then do these two things:

1.Stuff it in your glovebox or laptop bag.

2. Take 10 mins. Pull over at a park OR take 10 mins before lunch or before you drive home to crank out this goodness:)

Just remember – any movement is better than no movement. Even if it’s 9 minutes you can workout today!

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Posted on July 8, 2017 | Awesome Foods

6 quick and easy foods that drop your body heat.

Awww, summer. Such a great time to chill out and hang out with our besties.

The sun brings us out, right?! Why the heck would you settle in with Netflix when you could meet a friend for happy hour on some sun drenched patio:) So awesome!

What’s not awesome is being hot and tired.

It happens to the best of us. Yes, the sun can zap our energy, but that social calendar filled with activities can really do us in.

So how the heck do you keep enjoying all the cool stuff AND stop being so tired and hot? If you’ve been sweating your face off and craving a good night’s sleep then listen up,

You’re gonna love this…Change your foods!

Without taking any time or energy you can quickly drop your body heat, get more energy AND banish any belly bloat that’s got you packing a cover up.

I’ve got 6 amazing goodies for your on the go days, sure to cool you off and keep you lean.

Best part is they’re packaged and totally healthy! CLICK HERE for your 6 grab and go foods guide. Learn WHY these specific foods keep you chill. lean and better yet know how to get them in your day.

If you’re curious as to why and how these products work so great, READ ON! I broke it all down for you below

Posted on June 30, 2017 | Podcasts

Podcast! Flax 4 Life, Healthy baked goods picky bodies love!

Did you know I have a podcast?

(I actually started it 3 years ago) It’s literally FOR you.

Since I love finding easy ways to stay healthy- I dig up awesome healthy food companies that make it super easy for busy people to eat healthy.

And man did I nail it with this find. Flax4Life

CLICK HERE to order off AMAZON

You’ve probably seen their stuff at Whole Foods or PCC – but you gotta know what Flax 4 Life is all about & what you can totally enjoy!

Gluten Free, Dairy Free Baked Goods! Chock full of Omega 3’s & Deliciousness

CLICK HERE for iTunes podcast

Would you love a muffin? What about a sandwich or a brownie?

If you’ve got a picky body, this is like turning a knife in you. Yeah, you’d love one… but OY,Vey! The aftermath. Not just the bloated belly and wanting to take a nap, but possibly revenge from your GI tract and a decent self mental lashing.

Having a picky body bites. My body hates dairy, wheat and most grains. That means no pastries or desserts. Yeah, this isn’t a huge deal, but man, it would be so nice to not spend hours making my own healthy options. Not to mention, I would love to actually eat a burger with a bun attached.

Why are all the easy to grab foods, so bad for us! Good things some awesome companies are turning this around for us

Like Flax 4 Life!

This family run bakery has changed the baked goods game.

They’re serving up Gluten Free, Dairy Free baked goods bursting with omega 3’s. What’s even better is these babies are perfect for on the go lifestyles. All ya gotta do is Grab and GO

Only someone who really understands would create such a perfect option for us picky bodies. Boy do they get it, turns out these very products SAVED their family. They really do mean Flax “for life”[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5494180/height/0/width/0/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”” width=””]

Kasondra Shippen, Flax4life Owner shares how

Everyday foods were killing her family
Changing her OWN daily diet got her to run her company and family better (she’s got 5 kids!)
Everyone can benefit from cutting out wheat
They keep their goods tasting great while staying Gluten Free, Dairy Free and packed with nutrients.
These products are great for kid’s! They love the taste and it’s keeps their little bodies and brains super healthy.
YOU can get hold of and enjoy their healthy baked goods right now!
Their single packs keep you indulging mindfully
They are paying it forward big time

And this stuff tastes good! I love the blueberry and carrot raisin muffins, they’ve made it super easy for me to get in a good breakfast or afternoon snack when I’m on the road.

OH! and they just started carrying cakes! So perfect for health conscious parents. I’m totally ordering one for my nephew’s birthday party.

Check out the other goodies:)

Gluten Free, Flax cake!

email them to grab one:) Limited right now

Granola, soo good as a dry snack

or for breakfast with goat yogurt or almond mil

Muffins! I love these with a smear of almond butter

The blueberries are specially harvest by a local farmer, ONLY for Flax4Life!

Finally, we get our buns back!

I love these with some vanilla coconut ice cream, YUM!

Let know what you and your family thinks of these goods. Come back and leave a comment!

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Posted on June 26, 2017 | Strong Moves

VIDEO Get a Grip for Tight Abs

Okay, so this stuff really works. Coolest part it’s super simple and cuts down on your gym time.

Turns out that if you grip something very hard (specifically with your hands or thighs) you will turn on your abs more.

For example – if you crush these weights with your hands:

Or squeeze the heck out of a yoga block with your thighs:

You’ll make your abs work harder INSTANTLY. This will make you leaner and stronger in less time.

Super Efficient, Sooo cool!

We all need that:)

So how the heck does this work? Great Question, I wondered the same thing.

I did some fun digging and found some awesome science to back this stuff. I’ve got it all oulined for you below.

If you’re not into that science right now, you can jump right to this crushing work for your abs NOW

Check Out My 3 Top Grip Moves for Tighter Abs.

The Videos are in that Guide

I’ve set you up up with a step by step guide of each move, as well as a VIDEO of each one! Oh and you’ll also get a complete workout that puts these all together so you can get going and know exactly what to do.

CLICK HERE for that Guide, I’ll drop it right in your inbox

Now for the Science!

How exactly does gripping something harder make our Abs work more?

I’ve got a short and sweet rundown for you. Keep reading:)

Posted on June 21, 2017 | Awesome Foods

Protein Shakedown! Your top three protein powders + 1 game changing add in

Protein Smoothies are a godsend! They work in our busy days, feeding us a ton of great stuff to keep us lean, strong, healthy and full:)

Did you know there’s over 20 different kinds of protein powder… from cricket, bones and goat milk to pumpkin seed.

How the heck do you know which powder is best for YOUR smoothie. And how do you make the right choice when you’re in different places (home, juice bar, grocery store, travel pouches)

It can get totally overwhelming, right?!

That’s exactly why I put together this quick access guide. I want you to have something super easy that ANYone can use to find the BEST protein powder.

TA DA!! I hand you THE totally understandable guide to picking YOUR best protein powder. Are you super excited? You should be:)

CLICK HERE to grab that

I’ll send this Freebie Guide ( a downloadable PDF) right to your inbox. This way you can print it off, put it in your partner’s satchel or forward to your workout buddy. Don’t forget to share this info, you never know they may be suffering alone, lost and confused in the protein aisle:)

We can all do better, we just gotta know better 🙂 Till next week,

Breanne

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Posted on June 3, 2017 | Awesome Foods

NEW Cooking Vid! Breakfast Sausage with Fennel + Sweet Potato Cakes

Yessss! It’s time for your a new Cooking with Curran’s cooking video. Check out the super easy, family friendly, healthy recipes we have in store for you!

For great quality meat you can totally trust check out DIESTEL TURKEY

Warm Cabbage with Mushrooms

3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp gomasio
5 cloves garlic
1 lb crimini mushrooms ( other varieties are great as well)
1 lb Napa cabbage
Directions
heat coconut oil in a large pan. Add garlic let cook for 2-3 mins. Add Mushrooms and let saute for 4-6 mins on med heat. Add cabbage and gomasio cook for 3-4 mins.
(lasts for up to 5 days)

Galen’s Kid Friendly Sweet Potato w/ meat and poblano relish* (relish optional)

Ingredients

2 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon pink himalayan salt

3 roasted sweet potatoes cooked
TO COOK :
Preheat oven to 425 – wrap in foil and let cook for 45 mins.

6 ounces cooked meat (sausage or cooked boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded and warmed) OR cooked breakfast sausages below!
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
Preheat broiler to high.
Place poblano peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 8 minutes. Wrap in foil; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and coarsely chop. Combine peppers, tomatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons oil, juice, and salt in a bowl.
Reheat sweet potatoes.
Top sweet potatoes with cooked protein and relish!

Savory Breakfast Sausage

3 tbsp olive oil
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried fennel, crushed
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons pink himalayan salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg white

Directions
Mix together the meat, garlic, marjoram, fennel, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the egg white and combine thoroughly.
TIP! rinse hands in cold water to more easily form patties. With your hands shape each ball of meat into about a 2 inch thick patty. You can cook them immediately or keep in freezer for up to 3 days and cook each AM
OR – Freeze and defrost later to use.
Heat a skillet over high heat, add oil. Cook sausages on both sides until cooked through – bout 3 mins/ side ( check center for no pink)
Sausage patties can be fully cooled, wrapped, and frozen for microwave reheating.

Posted on May 26, 2017 | Awesome Foods

(VIDEO + Freebie!)Your best tasting, lean making cereal for Grown Ups!

Breakfast can be a real bugger. Especially if you’re trying to stay lean and healthy

Cereal’s great, but unless you’re training for a marathon, you simply don’t need all that. Yup, even the real healthy kinds with labels that say ” Natural, Organic, high protein, fiber and anti-oxidants” on the label.

Unless your cereal label can say it has

AT LEAST 5g Protein, NO MORE THAN 6 g Sugar and LESS THAN 10 g of sugar you’re in for a roll over the top of your pants and hunger cravings all day long.

(That is super hard to find! I did find an awesome store bought one for you. It’s in your Freebie Download!)

Time to face it..

Cereal is for KIDS! They have those super active growing bodies that use that stuff up.

So what’s a health seeking high performing grown up to do?!

I gotcha covered:) I engineered a super awesome recipe for busy lean seeking adults

Paleo Chocolate Coconutty Granola! Chock full of everything YOU NEED

GF,Dairy Free AND Sugar Free (raw honey only)

It’ll keep your mitts off those pastries and breakfast goodies that keep popping up in your mornings. ALSO It tastes freakin’ delicious and fills you up for at least 4 hours. I chow down on this at least 5 days a week, no matter where I’m at!

Here’s a peek at what I have in store.

I’ve also got your Best Ready Made/ STORE BOUGHT option. If making your own is a joke:)

CLICK HERE to get your complete guide. Recipe + Best option to buy

AND your QUICK GUIDE to eat this anywhere your day takes you (airport, car, office, coffee shop..)

CLICK HERE to get my Downloadable Recipe + Store Bought Option step by step guide that keeps this in your AM routine, no matter where life takes you!

Posted on May 18, 2017 | Podcasts

Evergreens. Your best salad made in no time

Okay, so we know we gotta eat healthy.

But it’s hard on the go- right? When you’re navigating your busy day it’s much easier to grab something from a coffee shop or quickie mart. It’s done and ready to go, no waiting. I totally get that!

While those fill our hangry bodies, we pay the price later. That gassy belly, bloat, the crash that gets you nodding off at your keyboard and of course our overall health. There’s simply nothing good in most quick grab foods. You work hard for your body and deserve great stuff!

Stuff that keeps you doing more, so you can be better. Ya’ know what does that?

High quality vegetables, proteins and healthy fats.

That’s why I got super excited when I found Evergreens. Evergreens is a super quick salad bar chain located in Seattle.

If you’re not in Seattle, don’t get bummed!!

I made you a super handy guide so you can still get your best salad on busy days! CLICK HERE

Now that you have a great resource, ya gotta check out this episode!

Evergreens was started by two dudes who were living crazy busy lives in New York, looking to stay healthy daily.

They know that efficiency is everything to high performers. That’s why they’ve done everything they can to speed up service while giving you amazing quality foods. Look at these beautiful bowls!

In fact I thought you’d love to hear from the owner himself, so I got him to join me on this podcast episode of Burn Brighter.

Evergreens Owner, Todd Fishman fills you in on

How you can cash in on their nutrient packed salads, bowls and wraps
How Evergreens keep salads exciting, nothing to yawn about here
The quality of their ingredients and why you can trust them
The risky journey of leaving a high paying corporate job to follow his passion
His 3 top tips on how he stays healthy every day while growing a business and a family ( new dad!)

Enough reading.. let’s get to the episode!

Just scroll down and hit play

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Posted on May 15, 2017 | Strong Moves

VIDEO My Top 3 Flat Belly Moves

Here are my top 3 flat belly moves. Of course a flat belly really happens in the kitchen, but these help show off your healthy eats:)

I’ve got a Sweet Freebie for you! I made a super quick and easy guide that shows you each move with detailed instructions.

Just Click HERE and I’ll send it right to your inbox!

Check out what moves you should STOP DOING RIGHT NOW! Stay smart and stop wasting time, read on and use the handout:) Read More

Did you know I have a podcast?

(I actually started it 3 years ago) It’s literally FOR you.

Since I love finding easy ways to stay healthy- I dig up awesome healthy food companies that make it super easy for busy people to eat healthy.

Gluten Free, Dairy Free Baked Goods! Chock full of Omega 3’s & Deliciousness

This family run bakery has changed the baked goods game.

They’re serving up Gluten Free, Dairy Free baked goods bursting with omega 3’s. What’s even better is these babies are perfect for on the go lifestyles. All ya gotta do is Grab and GO

Check Out My 3 Top Grip Moves for Tighter Abs.

I’ve set you up up with a step by step guide of each move, as well as a VIDEO of each one! Oh and you’ll also get a complete workout that puts these all together so you can get going and know exactly what to do.

Warm Cabbage with Mushrooms

Galen’s Kid Friendly Sweet Potato w/ meat and poblano relish* (relish optional)

Savory Breakfast Sausage

Breakfast can be a real bugger. Especially if you’re trying to stay lean and healthy

Paleo Chocolate Coconutty Granola! Chock full of everything YOU NEED

GF,Dairy Free AND Sugar Free (raw honey only)

I’ve also got your Best Ready Made/ STORE BOUGHT option. If making your own is a joke:)

AND your QUICK GUIDE to eat this anywhere your day takes you (airport, car, office, coffee shop..)

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