Tell yourself to stay positive
Things to start telling yourself, how to stay positive

Things to start telling yourself, how to stay positive

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Today, I’m just letting my thoughts pour out. There may be a story and it may flow or it may not. But it’s real. I like positivity. I like discovering the silver lining of each and every situation. So let me tell you…you’re making progress. Quit beating yourself up because you’re not at your desired weight/fitness level yet. Slow progress is progress. Learning is progress. Learning what not to do is progress. Weight loss and getting in shape is a…

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Sample Meal Plan For A Healthy Body

Sample Meal Plan For A Healthy Body

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A meal plan is a structured guide to help individuals make healthy food choices on a daily basis. It typically includes a list of meals and snacks that are planned out in advance, along with the corresponding recipes and ingredients needed to prepare them. Meal plans can be tailored to meet an individual’s specific dietary needs and goals, such as losing weight, improving overall health, or managing a medical condition. By following a meal plan, individuals can improve their overall…

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Gluten and Dairy Free Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe

Gluten and Dairy Free Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe

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Don’t we all want to have our dessert and not feel guilty about it?! Back in my competition prep days, I made these healthy brownie alternatives quite often to satisfy my chocolate cravings! They are high in fiber and are made with healthy ingredients to leave you satisfied. These healthier brownies are made with complex carbohydrates that won’t send your blood sugar surging and crashing like many other sweets. Ingredients: 6 ounces cooked sweet potato, mashed 1/4 cup milk 2 large…

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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Stew Recipe

Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Stew Recipe

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Ingredients 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 1 Tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, diced 4 small sweet potatoes, cut into quarters (or red potatoes) 1 cup baby carrots, chopped in half ¾ cup string beans (green beans) ½ cup celery, diced 1 (10 ¾ oz.) can cream of chicken soup – use low fat/fat free ½ cup milk ½ cup sour cream (greek yogurt) 1 (1 oz.) packet dry ranch dressing mix Salt/pepper to taste 1…

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Instant Pot First Review

Instant Pot First Review

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It’s been quite some time since I’ve logged a post on here but life has been busy! I got married!!! Planning a wedding is time consuming when you are your own wedding planner. But we had a wonderful wedding and amazing honeymoon and now it’s back to reality.  You know how when you get married, you create a registry so people can spoil you with lots of wonderful gifts? Well we have been very blessed with amazing people in our…

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Homemade Spicy Avocado Dressing

Homemade Spicy Avocado Dressing

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Who else loves Mexican food?! I could eat Mexican food nearly every day of the week and not get tired of it but I think we all know we can’t do that and reach our health goals. So I have improvised a bit and made my own recipe for healthier “tacos” and a healthier dressing. Try out this Spicy Avocado Dressing for a spin on your next Taco Tuesday meal. Recipe Idea: Use this dressing as a topper for lettuce wraps,…

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Simply Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Simply Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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I don’t know about you, but I could probably guess that cooler weather means soup weather for you, too. There is something very comforting about stirring a warm, steaming pot of soup. It just warms the soul. So, you could say that the cooler weather and the change of the seasons inspired my most recent weekly meal prep recipe. While I do love hearty, creamy soups, they aren’t quite the healthiest choices when it comes to soup. However, I still…

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Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe

Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe

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I love chicken salad. But I’m also kind of picky when it comes to the kind of chicken salad that I will eat. Celery, no. Too many onions, no. Unidentified objects, no. So, I’ve started making my own. And, frankly, I think it’s pretty dang good. AND it’s got a healthy twist on traditional recipes. Instead of using all mayo, I choose to use mostly Greek yogurt and mix it with mayo. More protein, less fat. Bingo! I use this chicken…

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5 Tips for Eating Healthy(ier) at a Buffet

5 Tips for Eating Healthy(ier) at a Buffet

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Do you ever find yourself at a buffet and can smell a bloat coming on? Let me be honest, I’ve been there before. The endless supply of fried foods, dinner rolls and decadent desserts can put anyone in a food coma. So you’re thinking, is it even possible to leave not feeling like you need to lay down for a nap? How can we possibly focus on portion control when there is so much food around, right? We’d all like…

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8 minute AMRAP (as many rounds as possible)

8 minute AMRAP (as many rounds as possible)

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Shewee! Sometimes this is the kind of workout I need. I’m not one for rushing my workouts to this extent too often. Generally speaking, I like to take my time, focus on good form and enjoy the workouts I do. But I wanted to fit this quick, high intensity workout in during a break from work and it definitely pushed me! I don’t do AMRAP workouts often but this was a welcome change. So, what is it?! 8 Minute AMRAP 10…

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