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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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!...
So many times I struggle....wanting to go out alone and not reaching out for help.Can you relate? Tonight, I was reminded we are not meant to do life alone and how important it is to surround ourselves with supportive friends who hold us accountable....
365 days.... 📅 It can mean so many things... For me, this year...it means the healthiest year of my life. 🌿 I've been drinking this awesome superfood shake for one year and it's made all the difference. Seriously, it's been a game changer for me in losing...
Round 2 is done! Did you miss my review of Round 1? Check it out here. I started round 2 right after the holidays and a 9 day caribbean vacation, and I had a little "low hanging fruit" flab to lose due to a little overindulgence on vacation so I started...
Here's a healthier version of one of your favorite take out meals. Seriously, this was so good and minus all the fatty breading when you order dishes like this from a chinese restaurant. It was family and kid approved AND it's healthy AND it only took...
This is 43.... Age does not have to define you. It's just a number. You don't have to look "middle-aged" just because you are. I wasn't sure I'd ever actually see ab muscles again after the age of 40. It may not be a sixpack but they're there. Seriously,...
Another new recipe at the Smith house tonight. This is slightly modified from a recipe I found online: http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46066/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-recipe/ It was delicious and super easy. I will definitely...
My Dad shot a deer, so we got some of the meat. I love ground venison, I honestly can't tell the difference between that and ground beef. Benefit of venison? Way lower in fat content. Seriously, you don't even have to train it after cooking. It's especially...
Think about all the work you've put in and the progress you've made. As soon as you quit, you lose that progress....maybe quicker than you think. We tend to overestimate how long we'll stay in good shape because we feel better. So just how long does it...
