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!
Zoodle Stir Fry
If you know me, you know I love my zoodle maker so I all in when I find a new recipe where I can use it. Bonus when it's an easy recipe. Double bonus when it ends up in a brightly colored meal like this one with ALL the veggies. If you like veggies, asian...
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts
I've become a HUGE fan of those crispy brussels sprouts appetizers you see in restaurants. I'm sure they are fried in tons of oil that probably negates every healthy thing about the sprouts. Sometimes they're even paired with bacon. Yummy but high in...
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Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
Love macaroni and cheese but not all the calories? Here's a way to healthy it up a little. I'm not saying this is exactly health food. It still has cheese and pasta but it's mixed with some goodness that your body will thank you for. So yummy and creamy!...
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My favorite healthy snack! Apple Bites!
So easy and so healthy! 1 apple, sliced in circles spread the nut butter of your choice on the apple slices top with dark chocolate chips, nuts (walnuts or pecans preferably), and coconut flakes EAT! Spreading the nut butter is what takes me the most...
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21 Day Fix Approved Pumpkin Brownies
So...you don't see me post desserts too often. Really, I don't bake. I can cook but I'm not great at baking. Plus, if I bake something, I'm just going to want to eat it and you know how that goes. However, I need to bring something to my Bible Study group...
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Wanting something you've never had
If you want something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done. Such true words, right? If you want something bad enough, you'll make the changes to make it happen. Just remember, you don't have to make all the changes at once. It's...
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It starts in your head
It starts in your head. How many of these excuses have you used? It's too hard. I can't do all the moves.I won't be able to complete the workout so why start?I'm too tired, I need more energy.I don't know where or how to start.I can't keep up with the...
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Wrapping up 8 weeks of PiYo - What did I think?
This weekend, I finished my first round of PiYo. What's PiYo? It's a yoga and pilates inspired, full body workout program that is gentle on your body because it's low impact. If you're familiar with yoga and pilates this similar movement, more intensity,...
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Summer is around the corner...
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...
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I AM
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...
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What's your SPIRITUAL GIFT? Spiritual Gifts are God given strengths the He wants to use to further His kingdom. We all have them even if we may not know what they are. Recently, my Bible Study Group took a Spiritual Gifts Inventory to learn ours. And...
Is your office full of free snacks like mine? Seriously, we are well stocked every day and then there are the days of extra donuts or pizza. So, how do you manage? I'll be honest, I don't always manage perfectly. Sometimes I allow myself a little snack....
I used to struggle with feeling inadequate. Ten years of being single, after a divorce, relationship after relationship, told me I wasn't enough. Too aggressive Too abrasiveToo sarcasticToo independentToo intimidatingToo inflexibleToo insensitiveToo honestToo...
I hear stories from soooo many people about, what I call the "middle-aged slump" which leads to the "middle-aged spread". I hate that word...."middle-aged". 😠 Who even came up with that? Regardless of the name, I fell victim to the myth. It was easy to...
Happy Anniversary TO ME! 🎉 🎊 ⬇️ ️ ⬇️ ️ ⬇️ ️ It's my one year anniversary as a transformation coach. 🙌 One year ago, I decided to take my health and fitness journey seriously. I committed to a lifestyle change that included daily workouts 💪 and nutritious...
LET'S GET SERIOUS FOR A MINUTE.How are you doing on your health goals for 2017? ⬇️ ️ ⬇️ ️ ⬇️ ️ Did you make a New Year's Resolution that failed? Maybe you're keeping it but your progress is slower than you would like? Maybe you didn't make one but think...
Oh My Goodness! I think this recipe just became a household staple and family favorite. So yummy. Next time I make it, I will double the recipe because we all could have eaten more. In fact, we were still a little hungry so we made a run to the Fro-Yo...
My biggest meal prep time saving tip.
Can I drink alcohol and still lose weight? 🍺 🍷 🍹 🍸 I get asked this question a lot. Some people would tell you that to be in optimal health you should not drink. They may be right but there are also some known health benefits in beer 🍺 and wine 🍷 . I...
When you're trying to lose weight...obviously you have to cut calories. But doesn't that leave you feeling HANGRY? 😤 Did you know there is something that can help you feel fuller longer? Nope, not a magic pill. 💊 Do you know what it is.....it's FIBER!...
