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 think you're worth investing in? Do you make your health a priority? I know for years, I did not. I did not invest in me, with TIME or MONEY. I ate crap because it tasted good or it was cheap. I wouldn't pay for the extra classes at the gym that...
No, I'm not taking about joining the business...I'm talking about just following a Beachbody program! I’m not much of a gambler, but if you asked me right now, I would bet that you're thinking about that New Year's Resolution to get healthier. You know,...
Challenge accepted, Challenge Completed! 30 days of Core De Force is DONE. If you've been following my weekly blog posts, you know what it's all about. If not, you can catch up on previous weeks here: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 To recap, Core De Force...
Heading into week 4, I cannot believe how fast the last three weeks have gone. I'm not going to lie, the longer workouts have been a challenge. I got quite used to 30 minutes a day. And, while you can get great results with that, after a while it was...
Halfway through this 30 day program and time is flying! That's how much I love this program. Missed the first two weeks? Check out the week 1 recap here and the week 2 recap here. Now, week 3 started the day after the long Thanksgiving weekend so that...
These are always a hit in my house and we had them for dinner last night, never any left overs. So, it may not be THE healthiest meal but it's a great alternative to restaurant wings drowned in high calories sauces. I personally prefer a dry rub on my...
It's week 2 of Core De Force and we started with a bang! Missed the write up on week 1? Read it here. I'm not doing this alone. I've got a group of challengers doing it with me and they are all knocking it out of the park! They show up every day, work...
Started a brand new program this week! I get excited to start new programs. It always brings back the excitement of the unknown. Plus, this program has gotten a lot of hype for getting great results (both internal and external). What program is it you...
If you've been following me, you know that i did a 3-Day Refresh back in July. That experience, kickstarted me into achieving my goal weight with a 5lb weight loss in 3 days. Not only was I able to maintain that, using some of the tools that the Refresh...
Think of these as kind of buffalo style but not super vinegary taste which is could because I do not like buffalo sauce. The 12 year old ate these without one complaint. I used pretty spicy hot sauce, I'm sure you could make them milder if you wanted....
