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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!
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Turkey Taco Skillet
This recipe is a family favorite. It's quick, easy and yummy! It also uses ingredients that I usually have on hand. Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken) 1/2 onion ( chopped) 1 bell pepper - I like red (chopped) 1 jalapeño (chopped) 1 tsp...
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FREE 5-Day Sugar Detox Challenge!
Ever feel like a cupcake is calling your name? I’m right there with you! Sugar is one of the biggest and toughest cravings out there. It’s the #1 struggle I hear from people trying to get healthier and lose weight. It’s one of the biggest culprits of...
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Results and Review - 21 Day Fix Extreme
21 Day Fix Extreme is complete! They weren't kidding when they said EXTREME. It's definitely a step up from 21 Day Fix. But, before I scare you off forever, there are modifications for every move. I even modified the modifier and took most of the jumps...
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Things that make you go hmm...
I hear it all the time...I can't afford to join you on your fitness journey even though I really want to. I'm not sure where the perception came that what I do is expensive so I WANT TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT RIGHT NOW. The workouts I do are THE BEST...
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Fitness Tip Friday Episode 29
it's not about perfect! What's the secret?
I have been posting these over on Youtube but thought I should be sharing them here as well. Link over to Youtube and you can view all 29 videos. They are mostly 5 minutes or less.
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Crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts
I seriously think that I could eat these EVERY day. No joke - I AM ADDICTED! They are like the ones so many trendy restaurants are serving for $10 an appetizer but better for you because they aren't fried. The hubby does not appreciate a fine brussels...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How do you eat out and still be healthy? We all know it's better to prepare your own food, but who wants to do that every day? Some days, I just don't want to think about cooking. I want someone else to prepare it, serve it to me and clean it up! Every...
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The number one reason most people don't see results from a fitness program is PORTION SIZE! I know...you don't want to hear it. You just want to eat until your full. Well, I can promise you that if you're eating the right combo of foods in the right amounts,...
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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...
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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....
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