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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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Are you an emotional eater? If so, here are some tips for breaking those habits. Not sure? Read on... 1. You eat to feel better Reaching for food for comfort to try to elevate your mood is often a sign of emotional eating, not true hunger. Before you...
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What do you do if you splurge on a big meal or binge on those office snacks? Do you let it ruin your entire day? Do you think...well, I already ruined the day, I might as well eat everything in sight? Do you skip the next three meals to make up for it?...
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Who indulged a bit too much over the holidays and vacation? This girl right here! Do I regret it? Nope, not a bit. I hadn't taken a break from working out since summer and my body was telling me to rest. I'd gotten to my goal weight (actually a little...
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You know you're thinking about making changes in 2017...I'm talking those resolutions to eat better, workout, lose weight, get fit.... Statistics show that support from others who want you to succeed is key to reaching those goals. I've got THE best option...
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This week has been super exciting in the world of Beachbody! Team Beachbody is launching a brand new option called the All-Access Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack. Remember, when you had to have the VHS tape to do an at home workout? Or, you had to...
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I mixed up this recipe on the fly the other day and it was so good, that I'm having it again today so I thought I'd share the recipe. The spinach and cherries give it a holiday flair with red and green and the peppermint gives it a candy cane flavor....
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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