How many of you say you don't have time to be healthy and fit? Don't have time to fit in a workout or drive to the gym? When you are trying to change your lifestyle #1 thing to do is SCHEDULE IT! Just as if you were scheduling an appointment...
Track your Progress
Tip #4 to the success of a NEW YOU! TRACK your progress! Track what you eat at every meal and how much water you are drinking per day! When you track your measurements and "goodbye" photos, you can SEE the physical change! When you track your workouts you can...
Monday Motivation on the food front!
Today is Monday October 20th, 2013 it has been a crazy month and I have not wrote a blog post! I need extra accountability to write posts and get information to all of you who need the same accountability I do! When I started my fitness journey back in 2011...
FRIDAY NIGHT PIZZA!!!!
How many of us grab pizza friday nights??? I know pizza is a HUGE downfall in my house! It is easy and convenient and what kid does NOT love pizza? Well I found a way to make a quick pizza and have fun with the kiddos as we do it!...
Trivial Pursuit: What is the #1 leading cause of Childhood Obesity?
Many parents will say it is a gene that has caused our child to be overweight.... WRONG! It is the unhealthy diet the child has been receiving since day 1... Excessive snacking and insufficient exercise! Unhealthy Diet: Children eat what they are given and what their parents eat.. FACT, They...
Healthier Kids School Lunches: Uncrustables and some snack Ideas!
It is that time again... Kids are off to school and we just aren't sure what are in the school lunches. We as a family have changed to clean eating and very limited to no processed food and now my daughter is in Full Day Kindergarten and will be eating...
Spotlight on Shakeology Ingredient: Chia
Chia seeds are native to South America and have been a staple in Mayan and Aztec diets for centuries. Today, they draw the interest of many people for their health benefits and uses in cooking. It turns out the South American staple is a rich source of nutrients and antioxidants.It...
Grocery Store Tips: Why stay in the perimeter?
Shop the perimeter, stick to the outer walls of the store, avoid middle isles! Think, all the freshest foods such as fruits, veggies, meats, are kept on the outer walls. ***Make a plan to only shop the perimeter first and then work your way through the center isles. By the...
DO YOU WANT SOME CRUNCHY, SALTY CHIPS?
Do you love the crunch or the saltiness of Chips? Yes potato chips, tortilla chips, pita chips, any chip out there. What is it about chips that you LOVE or need? I have never been a fan of potato chips, but get me tortilla/ corn chips or pita chips and...
Clean Eating Fajitas
I absolutely LOVE Mexican food and would eat it everyday if I could, so I had to find a great Fajita recipe to make my own! Clean Eating Fajitas from Gracious Party (Makes approximately 6 cups of filling) Ingredients: 1 large red bell pepper, sliced thin lengthwise 1 large...