Tips on keeping your body and wallet in shape
My grocery store started selling pizza dough balls in wheat and regular varieties so I decided to grab to whole wheat balls and grill out our pizza’s that week. You can also usually get a pizza dough ball from your local pizzeria. You can add whatever toppings you like. My kids are the cheese only [...]
This is one of the Ultimate Reset Meals and is so good! This makes a great summer salad recipe and is very portable. Ingredients: shredded bag of carrots ( there are two bags in my pic but I only used one) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp chopped parsley [...]
As you may know I am doing the Ultimate Reset and I’m on day 3. I had planned on doing daily vlogs and posts but day 1 and 2 were so hard and really kicked my butt so I took the days off and just got through them. I got an unbelievable headache on the [...]
Strawberry Banana Soft-Serve Ice Cream (Makes 2 servings, 1/3 cup each) 1 large ripe banana, chopped ½ cup frozen strawberries 6 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk 1 scoop Tropical Strawberry or Chocolate Vegan Shakeology 1. Place banana in a plastic bag and freeze for 4 hours or until completely frozen. 2. Place frozen banana, frozen strawberries, [...]
Ingredients Fish: Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 (12-ounce) or 2 (6-ounce) fish fillets, skinned (I used cod) 1/2 teaspoon salt (I used hymilian) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Bread: 1 loaf bread, halved lengthwise (I had to use Mountain Snow but ciabatta would have been better) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin [...]
I am always on the hunt for healthy snacks to that keep me on the right path between meals. I know alot of you are in the same boat so I thought I would post about these wonderful delights I discovered. I did use store bought here. Some day I plan to start making my [...]
Found this recipe on the Beachbody website and can’t wait to try it! I think I’ll make it for Easter. Tropical Banana Berry Frozen Yogurt Pie Total Time: 3 hrs., 30 min. Prep Time: 20 min. Yield: 10 servings Ingredients: ¾ cup dry quinoa 1/2 cup chopped raw walnuts 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp. coconut oil [...]
The kids and I had a lot of fun making these and they are super quick and easy to make. Ingredients: Flatout Flatbread Healthy Grain Harvest Wheat Trader Joe’s Pizza Sauce Trader Joe’s Shredded Mozzarella cheese I first put the flatbread on a skillet and toasted it while the oven heated up to 350 degrees. Once [...]
I have made a big decision for my family. We’re going to start eating cleaner. It’s not going to be easy and I have alot to learn to get us there. I am stoked that a Trader Joe’s has moved into the city next to me; so I think cleaning up our diet will be [...]
I love Thai food but don’t get to go very often because my son is allergic to peanuts and they use peanuts in alot of recipes. So I decided to make my own! We really like turkey burgers so it seemed like a natural fit. Ingredients: 1lb of ground turkey 1 egg 1/4 cup of [...]
Ready to make a positive change in your life? I’m here to help YOU reach YOUR fitness goals. I have a workout challenge group starting March 1st. Let me help you become a happier and healthier you. Here is one of my current challengers Rebekah who said, “I was able to loose 11 in (between waist, [...]
On my quest to eat cleaner I made this recipe. Ingredients 2 large portabello mushrooms Balsamic vinegar Garlic powder Fresh rosemary, chopped 2 large eggs, poached or fried First wipe the mushroom clean with a paper towel and remove the stem. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, garlic powder and rosemary. Bake the mushrooms for 20-30 mins [...]
Here is the healthy lunch I’m having today. Tuna is high in protein and is so good for you! While it’s not something I jump up and down for I know it’s something I should be eating. The things I love to eat, hamburgers and fries, don’t do my waistline any favors so it’s time [...]
I’m on a journey to eat cleaner. So this week I went to the grocery store and really did my best to chose healthy and clean ingredients. Ingredients: 4 ounces Baby spinach 4 ounces cooked chicken or turkey about 1 med pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 1 med orange, peeled and sectioned Orange-poppy seed dressing [...]
There is nothing better than a jog in nature – the crisp air, the smell of grass, birds singing in the trees. But for most of us, especially busy moms, sometimes it fits into our day better to hit the treadmill at the gym. How boring! Running in place in a row of other people [...]
OK, I know we’re all trying to eat healthier so I thought I would start doing fast food makeovers that you do at the house that save on calories, sodium, fat and are alot healthier I love Chick-fila’s chicken sandwich and use to eat McDonald’s Southern Chicken Sandwich. Now before you start the lecture I [...]
So I completed week one of Combat. Whew. That is a tough workout that kicks butt. I was really surprised at just how sore I was after workouts. I’m typically not a person who gets sore so this was a pleasant surprise for me. Friday was HIIT Plyo and can I just say wow. I [...]
So we are finally through the holiday season and it’s time to get serious again about our workouts. I will say it was my intention to work harder than ever through Dec so that I wouldn’t gain any weight thanks to all those treats. Well, then bronchitis hit and I was down for the count [...]
I like turkey burgers and I really love apples so thought this would be a great combo. Both my kids and husband liked this recipe but I will have to tell you one funny and a little sad quote from my 6 year old son was that he liked the burgers but that McDonald’s were [...]
This meal got huge raves from the hubby. I love slow cookers b/c they are so easy during the week. My husband took the leftovers to work for lunches. I served the sandwich with asparagus and slivered almonds. Ingredients 1 beef tip sirloin roast (3 pounds), cut in half 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth [...]
My son and I made these this weekend and they were amazing. Now shhhhh I don’t think they’re diet approved so don’t tell my workout buddies. They’re super easy to make and fun to do with the kiddos. Ingredients: Nutella Chocolate Chips Crescent Rolls First unroll the crescent rolls and then spread the Nutella over [...]
I love this pie crust recipe and use it for everything from sweet pies like pumpkin to savory recipes like chicken pot pie. It is enough to make 2 crusts for 9 inch pies or 1 deep dish pie. This recipe has been passed down in my family and just love it. Ingredients: 2 1/4 [...]
This recipe is so mouth watering good and yummy it’s unbelievable. Making Italian dishes have never been my strong suite so my husband was shocked to hear we were having Manicotti for dinner and even more shocked that it was delicious! 30 min prep time, 60 min cooking time (takes time but is so worth [...]
This pumpkin spice latte is a healthier version of the fall treat. Total Time: 10 min. Prep Time: 5 min. Yield: 1 serving, 1 each Ingredients: • 1 cup non-fat milk • 1 Tbsp. unsweetened, canned pumpkin puree • ¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract • 1 cup brewed black coffee • 1 [...]
OK, I made a new recipe for chocolate that it really great. I’m really into pumpkin right now. So I did: 1 scoop chocolate shakeology 1 cup almond milk 4 oz of water 1.5 cups of Ice 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice Blend and enjoy!
I made this lasagna tonight for my family and it was a huge hit! I didn’t mention to them that it was a healthier version of lasagna until it was all gone. You know how kids and hubby’s can be. This is by far the best lasagna I have ever made. Ingredients: 3/4 lb of [...]
Yummy is all I can say about this recipe. You can use bacon or sausage. This is also a fun recipe to do with the kiddos. My 3 year old helped me with alot of it. It’s perfect for those mornings when you have to run out the door if you have already premade them. [...]
Are. You. Ready. To. RUMBLE??????? In less than two weeks, our latest workout, LES MILLS COMBAT is going to hit pre-order—exclusively within the Team Beachbody Network. And like PUMP, this workout is going to revolutionize in-home fitness once again. I’m so excited. I was all set to get Insanity next but after seeing this trailer [...]
How many of us moms out there always want to take care of our families and often times forget ourselves? It’s easy to do. There are only so many hours in the day and our families require alot of attention. However, I believe to be the best parents, wives, person that we can be we [...]
Wow! I love Hope Solo and I love Insanity with Shaun T so this is the perfect combination for me! I loved watching the World Cup and then the Olympics this year when your girls played soccer. They are so tough and they never seemed to run out of energy. Everyone knows Hope and how [...]
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