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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Do you realize we're less than 60 days away from shorts, tank tops and bikinis? ARE YOU READY??? What if I told you that you could lose 5-15 lbs or winter "fluff" before Memorial Day? Would you believe me? It's TRUE! I can help you with a customized exercise...
I am a Jesus follower.I am a wife.I am a stepmom and doggie mama.I am an intelligent, educated, professional.I am a shoe addict.I am a wine drinker and craft beer lover.I am a foodie.I am a travel junkie.I am addicted to several TV shows.I am in love...
Looking for an quick, easy, yet delicious veggie side dish. Look no further! Ingredients: 1 stalk of asparagus (thinner are normally more tender) 2 tbsp butter 3 garlic cloves, minced Salt and Pepper, to taste Squirts of lemon juice, optional Directions:...
This is a go-to side dish at my house! I seriously love roasted veggies and they are so easy to make. Ingredients: 1 head broccoli (chopped) 2 tbsp olive oil Seasoning of your choice. This could just be salt and pepper if you want to keep it simple. I...
Honestly...I hardly even think about it anymore. It's become such a habit that it's not even a choice. If you'd told me a year ago that this would be the case, I wouldn't have beleived you. I am not a morning person. I have become a morning person because...
Things I am NOT.... A personal trainerA nutritionistSomeone who works out hours every day Someone who eats clean 100% of the timeInto "dieting" or counting caloriesSomeone who never drinks alcoholA morning personMotivated by money Things I AM... A wifeA...
Want to lose weight without trying? Wait...aren't I the one who says you have to do the work to see the results? Yes...both of these things can be true, it just depends on your goals. Small changes and little decisions can have an impact on the total...
We all want the quick fix. Give me the pill or the drink or the wrap. 👍 But there's no substitute for doing the work. 💪 Those other things may work temporarily but they don't get to the root of the problem and they aren't sustainable long term. It's about...
Think healthy food has to be boring? I know what you're thinking...eating healthy means I have to live on chicken breasts and broccoli or salads. While you could do this, there are tons of clean eating and healthy recipes out there. Check out my pinterest...
WHO ELSE GETS FRUSTRATED BY OUR FOOD SOURCES? 🍗 🍞 🌽 🍎 I really DO NOT want to fill my body (or those of my family) with genetically modified ingredients, pesticides and items I can't even pronounce. ☠️ I spent a lot of money 💲 attempting to NOT eat these...
