Wife, Step Parent, Doggie Momma, Shoe Lover, Foodie, Beer Drinker and Transformation Coach who loves her family, friends and Jesus. Life is about balance. Enjoy the ride while taking care of your health. My family and my health are my WHY. The reason why I care about fitness and nutrition. My journey to live a healthy lifestyle has changed my life and it's turned into a passion for helping others change their lives too. Transformation is possible. I believe in YOU!
Spicy Shrimp Stew
Tonight, I was on my own as the boys were elsewhere. On nights like these, sometimes I like to cook just for myself. I make things they would never appreciate. So tonight, spicy shrimp stew was on the menu. Oh, and I made the crispy asian brussels sprouts...
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Shift Shop Review and Results
The results are in! How did I do on a three week program of increasingly intense workouts ️ ♀️ and decreasing starchy carbs 🍞 ? I really do feel accomplished from completing this program. No, it wasn't my favorite but it definitely was effective! 🎉 Here's...
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Healthy Stuffed Mushrooms
These were amazing. I used a blender to kind of puree the ingredients in the "stuffed" part. Not sure I would do that again. I might leave them a little chunkier. I would also cook them a little longer to make the cheese on top brown. You could even broil...
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Bruschetta Chicken
Made a variation of "Italian Chicken" with a bruschetta like topping on top. Super yummy! And it's super easy! This will definitely be on the rotation in my house. Ingredients for 1 servings: 5 oz chicken breast (boneless, skinless) 1 tomato (chopped)...
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My birthday - Age is just a number
Today I turn 44. 🎂 Today I am so thankful that I have a body that can get me through a 35 minute workout like I just did. This year has not been without its challenges, as I've dealt with some injuries and setbacks, but today I pushed myself harder than...
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Caprese Pasta Salad
Confession: I do not like pasta salad! Well, I don't like the traditional pasta salad, full of mayonnaise or mustard. I do like an Italian pasta salad coated more with olive oil though. There's something so summery and delicious about a fresh and not...
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Garlic Basil Shrimp and Zoodles
I love a meal plan that lets me eat like this! Today I made a 3 week commitment to a new program. I'm ALL IN on the workouts and the meal plan. Day 1 dinner was Garlic Basil Shrimp and Zoodles. The shrimp were super tasty and I like zoodles so I was a...
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Edamame and Roasted Corn Succotash
Made a little shrimp and succotash tonight. This is a slightly adapted version of this recipe from the 21 Day Ultimate Reset. The shrimp was my own addition and they were terrible (just because the shrimp were way freezer burnt). But that's beside the...
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The 3 Day Cleanse Results are In!
I just wrapped up a 3 day cleanse called 3-Day Refresh. So, how did I do? What's it all about? Would I recommend it? Well, I won't bore you with the details of the program as I've posted about it before. But if you're curious, check out this post. I've...
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How to wreck your progress in a few short months...
Ugh! This summer has not been kind to my diet. I know, it's totally my fault and some of it was intentional. Life is about balance and we all need to live a little. But, I've let it go a little too far so I'm doing a 3-Day cleanse that will help me get...
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Some might call this cauliflower puree but since it replaces mashed potatoes at my house, I prefer this name. The boy even likes them and asks for "mashed potatoes". I love mixing them with meat for the perfect bite. INGREDIENTS: 1 head organic cauliflower...
I make this with Dry Rub Jerk Chicken (get recipe here). The coolness of the rice is a great compliment to the heat of the chicken. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups uncooked basmati rice 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup fresh cilantro...
This one is always a hit in my house and it's been a while since i made it! We fell in love with jerk chicken on a trip to Jamaica. I have not been able to recreate the saucy jerk chicken they make there but this variation gives yo a nice sense of the...
Are you a runner? Do you do anything besides running? Most runners I know are addicted to running and feel like it gives them the best workout possible, working all muscle groups. And running IS a great workout. I am definitely not saying it's not and...
I attempted these Banana Oat Pancakes from the FIXate cookbook today. So, they are 21 Day Fix and Country Heat approved. They were yummy! Tasted somewhat like a banana nut muffin but in a pancake. They are a little dense. I might try mixing in a little...
At the risk of sharing a little TMI, I'm going to tell you my personal story of how drinking a little shake each day has had an impact on me. Sure, you've heard me talk about how it gives me more energy and helps me control junk food/sugar cravings. You've...
We love mexican and we love spicy around here. So tonight I made taco soup for dinner. I took a couple of recipes and mashed them up and the result was awesome! Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey) 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes (preferably...
Heard me talking about Country Heat (or seen my embarrassing dance videos)? Country Heat is the newest workout program my Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese? Autumn is best known for the 21 Day Fix fitness/nutrition program that has helped countless people...
We first had this recipe on the Beachbody 21 Day Ultimate Reset and it was a meal on it's own. Tonight, I added some Turkey Sausage that I just baked up in the oven for 20 minutes or so. I also added some regular white potatoes that the child would eat....
Wow! Time flies. I've been doing this Beachbody coaching thing for six months. I thought I'd give you all an update of how it's going. I formed a company called BeBlessed Health & Fitness because I believe that God gave me a passion for this and I'm blessed...
