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(Recipe of the Week) Grilled Steak & Shrimp (Surf and Turf) slathered in garlic butter makes for the BEST steak recipe! A gourmet steak dinner that tastes like something out of a restaurant, ready and on the table in less than 15 minutes. Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp (via: https://bit.ly/3M9YDwj ) Ingredients •6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided •4 cloves garlic or 1 tablespoon minced garlic •1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped •1 tablespoon olive oil •4 New York Steak strip steaks Porterhouse steaks •1 pinch salt •1 pinch pepper •8 ounces shrimp deveined, tails on or off Instructions •Mix together butter, garlic and fresh chopped parsley. Refrigerate until ready to use. •Heat a large grill over high heat. Lightly grease grill plates with oil. Pat steaks dry with paper towel. Brush lightly with oil and generously season with salt and pepper. •Grill steaks for 4-5 minutes each side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Spread half of the butter all over of steaks. Transfer steaks to a warm plate and let rest for 5 minutes. •While steaks are resting, melt remaining butter. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. •Reduce heat to medium and grill your shrimp for 5-6 minutes, depending not the size and thickness of your shrimp. Flip each one halfway through cook time and continue cooking until they turn nice and pink in colour while white and opaque on the inside. •Toss remaining butter through shrimp and serve with steak! Notes For steaks, you can use Strip, Sirloin, Rib eye, T-bone, Eye fillet, Scotch fillet or Porterhouse steaks. This dish is approved for the 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge provided butter used is organic. Find all recipes of the week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/2WMQchR

"I never hurt afterwards but I still build strength. My coach is utterly nonjudgmental and totally supportive. I can see visible progress. Best training experience ever." - Urvashi P., Southlake, TX

(Recipe of the Week) Quick And Simple Chicken Cucumber Avocado Salad is so easy to make! A perfect salad to throw together at any time of the day with NO COOKING! Chicken Cucumber Avocado Salad (via: Source: https://bit.ly/3AsLyvx ) Ingredients •1 Rotisserie chicken deboned and shredded, skin on or off •1 English cucumber or continental, large, halved lengthways and sliced into ¼-inch thick slices •4-5 Roma tomatoes large, sliced or chopped •¼ red onion thinly sliced •2 avocados peeled, pitted and diced •½ cup flat leaf parsley chopped •3 tablespoons olive oil •2-3 tablespoons lemon juice or the juice of 2 limes •1 pinch salt to taste •1 pinch pepper to taste Instructions •Mix together shredded chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, avocados, and chopped parsley in a large salad bowl. •Drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice (or lime juice), and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to mix all of the flavors through. Notes *Substitute parsley with fresh basil or cilantro This dis is approved for the 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge provided that Rotisserie Chicken used has no added sugar. Find all recipes of the week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/2WMQchR

"After just a few months of attending The Exercise Coach, I have gained strength, muscle mass, flexibility, and endurance! I have less back pain and fatigue that bothered me before The Exercise Coach. I play golf and have noticed I am hitting the ball farther and shot my lowest round of the year, a 78. It is amazing that these results were achieved only attending two twenty-minute sessions a week. I am seventy years old and the coaches give me one-on-one coaching and attention to guide my exercises and prevent injury while providing motivation to improve and do my best. I highly endorse The Exercise Coach. They deliver results and I can attest to that." -Roger C., Overland Park

(Recipe of the Week) These garlic basil sautéed shrimp are a super easy to make and incredibly flavorful. Garlic Basil Sauteed Shrimp (via: https://bit.ly/3wHnLpS ) INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of tail on shrimp, cleaned and de-veined 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon avocado oil + 3 tablespoons avocado oil, ghee, or coconut oil for frying fresh lemon wedges 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (can substitute with 1 teaspoon dried basil in the spice mix) DIRECTIONS: Clean, rinse, and pat shrimp dry very thoroughly with paper towels. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon avocado oil, salt, and pepper until thoroughly coated with spice mixture. Heat 3 tablespoons avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until oil is hot and shimmering. Add shrimp in batches and cook in a single layer for about 1 minute, until the edges have started to turn pink. Flip and cook on the second side for another minute or so. As soon as the shrimp are done remove to a plate so that they don’t over cook. They will continue cooking a little bit after they are removed from the heat. If you’re shrimp are on the smaller side, you’ll probably want to shorten the cooking time to about 30-45 seconds for each side. They cook much faster than you think, and you want to cook them only until they’re just barely done. Continue cooking shrimp in batches until all of the shrimp are done. Top with a quick squeeze of lemon and all the fresh basil. Serve immediately over rice, salad, pasta, or another favorite dish and ENJOY! Note: This dish is approved for the 30-day Metabolic Comeback Challenge. Find all Recipes of the Week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT)

"I love the Exercise Coach! They have given me the confidence and encouragement I needed to get stronger. The two, 20-minute workouts are doable. The coaches meet you where you are in your fitness journey. They challenge you with their workout creativity, and they personalize workouts with your input and priorities. The Metabolic Challenge gave me the incentive to make major changes in my diet. The results have improved every aspect of my life: weight, health, activity level, and a much better Pickleball Game!" - Sue B., Worthington, OH

(Recipe of the Week) This healthy matcha smoothie is a great way to pack nutrients into your day and get a serious energy boost! It’s loaded with simple ingredients like sweet bananas, optional leafy greens, and sharp matcha powder for a well-balanced drink. Matcha Smoothie (via: https://bit.ly/3SgPzJi ) Ingredients 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder 1 cup unsweetened almond milk - or any milk of your choice 1 frozen banana* 1 cup spinach - optional, for an added nutrition boost 1 tablespoon hemp seeds - optional 1 tablespoon maple syrup - optional (or honey or sweetener of choice) - feel free to add it if the fruit isn’t sweet enough* Instructions Put all ingredients in your blender. Add the matcha green tea powder last to avoid it sticking to the bottom of the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You might need to pause and scrape down the sides of the blender a couple of times to make sure everything gets blended. Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if necessary. If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, you can add a little more milk and blend again. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately! *Note: This dish is approved for the 30-day Metabolic Comeback Challenge if omitting syrup. Try swapping banana + syrup for 1 scoop Vanilla Coach Fuel Protein Powder. Find all Recipes of the Week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT

"I saw an advertisement on Facebook about I could work out for 20-minutes 2 times a week and it would be low impact. So, I tried the 2 FREE sessions to see what it was all about due to being skeptical. I started at The Exercise Coach back in February 2022. They had a competition called the Metabolic Comeback Challenge for a month of eating right. I took on the challenge and came in 2nd place losing 15 pounds!! I love a challenge and it has been a great choice I made! The trainers are wonderful and always there to answer any questions!! I have arthritis in both knees and was overweight and with the results that I am getting at The Exercise Coach my blood pressure and cholesterol have gone down and I feel healthy and so much better about myself. I am so glad I chose The Exercise Coach! It’s all about Commitment and Trust!" - Lilly M., Murfreesboro, TN

(Recipe of the Week) Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad with a dressing that doubles as a marinade! A genius way of keeping ALL of the incredible flavors in this salad! Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad (via: https://bit.ly/2tY3qII ) Ingredients Marinade/Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 100 ml lime juice freshly squeezed 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 teaspoon brown sugar ¾ teaspoon red chili flakes or red pepper flakes - adjust to your preference of spice ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt Salad: 4 boneless chicken thigh fillets skin removed ½ yellow bell pepper deseeded and sliced ½ red bell pepper deseeded and sliced ½ onion sliced 5 cups Romaine lettuce or cos lettuce leaves, washed and dried 2 avocados sliced 1 pinch cilantro extra to garnish 1 pinch sour cream optional - to serve Instructions Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Pour half the marinade into a shallow dish to marinade the chicken fillets for two hours if time allows. Refrigerate the reserved untouched marinade to use as a dressing. Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. (Grill in batches to prevent excess water being released.) Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest. Wipe pan over with paper towel; drizzle with another teaspoon of oil and fry pepper and onion strips until cooked to your liking. Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with leaves, avocado slices, peppers, onion strips and chicken. Drizzle with remaining marinade/dressing and serve with (optional) extra cilantro leaves and sour cream. Note: This dish is approved for the 30-day Metabolic Comeback Challenge if omitting brown sugar and sour cream. Find all Recipes of the Week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT

"Big gyms have always intimidated me, The Exercise Coach is small and not overwhelming. The coaches are awesome and extremely helpful. I also love that each session is 20 minutes and I receive a legit workout. I'm also able to fit 2 days into my schedule which is super convenient." - Rebecca S., Colleyville, TX