100 FUN New Years Resolutions

 

Want to find a New Years Resolution that you can keep in 2017 ?

This is YOUR year -  make it as awesome as possible !

Here are a few ideas I've seen on the internet. 
I'm still working on what I would really like to focus on but a few things come to mind and I will probably share them in a later blog post.  For now, these may spark some interest, 

• Drink more water
• Send handwritten birthday and thank you cards
• Try a workout you've never done before
• Make a new recipes once a week
• Travel to a country you've never been to
• Call your loved ones just to chat
• Visit five places in your hometown that you have never been to
• Give at least one compliment a day
• Discover products (whether it be makeup, skincare or hair products)
• Save money by bringing lunch to work at least 3x a week
• Read a new book each month
• Start a passion project
• Buy your boss a cup of coffee
• Visit your province or states capital
• Go on an unplanned road trip
• Take up a new sport
• Learn a new language
• Stop worrying so much
• Practice self love daily
• Go watch a musical
• Eat more vegetables and fruits
• Get more organized (get a cute little planner)
• Go to a concert you may never be able to go to again
• Don't be afraid to say "no"
• Add more superfoods into your diet (Shakeology daily makes this easy for you)
• Ask you grandparents about your family history
• Cook at home more and eat out less often
• Take more pictures
• Try new dishes
• Take more risks
• Stretch more and master new yoga poses
• Meditate
• Take up calligraphy
• Improve your strength both physically and mentally
• Complain less
• Make homemade gifts for people
• Volunteer for a charity that is close to your heart
• Start a blog
• Do more DIY projects
• Try new fashion trends
• Sing a new song every time you're at a karaoke bar
• Run a marathon
• Don't be so hard on yourself
• Try a new makeup trend once a month
• Reconnect with an old friend
• Let loved ones know that you care about them through actions, not just words
• Learn a secret family recipe
• Go an entire day without checking the time
• Get more sleep
• Make your own coffee at home
• Learn to knit or crochet
• Have more "me" time
• Journal more often
• Be more patient
• Create a signature recipe to bring to parties
• Remind yourself that it's OK to ask for help
• Dance like no one's watching
• Try going vegan for a day
• Be confident and embrace your flaws
• Leave the negative people/things in 2016
• Do one spontaneous thing a month
• Treat yourself
• Pay for the stranger behind you in line once a month
• Break a bad habit
• Fall in love with more things
• Get creative
• Thing of three good things that happened at the end of each day
• Binge watch a new series
• Reinvent yourself
• Go to more networking events and meet more people
• Have a spa day/night once a month
• Stop holding onto the past
• Take better care of your skin
• Become a better listener
• Start a conversation with someone you don't know
• Don't be afraid to hit the unflollow button online
• Avoid fast food restaurants
• Find an encouraging/motivational quote to tackle each day
• Clean your house once a week
• Create a playlist for every occasion
• Make a bucket list
• Go on a short walk outside every day
• Shop at more small businesses
• Improve your posture
• Admit your mistakes
• Find a mentor and learn as much as possible from him or her
• Make your bed every morning
• Learn at least one new thing a day
• Quit hitting the snooze button
• Stick to your personal budget
• Grow a plant
• Adopt a pet
• Redecorate your house
• Visit one of the 7 wonders of the world
• Learn a new word everyday
• Be more punctual
• Learn a party trick
• Treat your family to dinner
• Floss.  Every.  Single.  Day
• Start a new Years tradition

Sweet Smoothy Bowl

Trying something new for breakfast ☕️

I picked up this new book of recipes, I think I'm getting bored of the same old foods all the time. I needed some new ideas for breakfast and dinners.
This was good. Something great to try if you like yogurt in the morning

Sweet Smoothy Bowl
6 strawberries
1 banana
1/2 avocado
5 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon chai seeds
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
Strawberries and mix seeds to serve (optional)

 Cut the tops and any white core from the strawberries and place in a blender with the banana.
 Scoop the avocado out of the skin and add it to the blender with all the remaining ingredients.
 Sweeten with maple syrup or honey if you want. Blend until smooth.

▶️Serve with fruit and seeds sprinkled on top.

Tips for the holiday season

 

 

The holiday season and the snow has arrived and we are all getting into the Christmas spirit.  Our kids are excited for Santa to arrive, my husband and I have had work events and festive gatherings with friends.  I am slowly getting all my Christmas shopping done and our elf on the shelf has been having fun making mischief in our home for our kids to find each morning. 

Truth is, we also seem to be eating out more this month because we are on the go to make sure everything is ready for Christmas.  There are drinks, desserts and treats everywhere.  Hot chocolate, cookies for Santa and baking with the kids. 

And if you've been working hard all year, developing healthy daily habits, it can get really tempting to maybe let go a bit on your routine and enjoy some foods and treats that you have stayed away from for awhile. 

So how do you get to that happy medium place?  
How do you stay on track and avoid gaining too much over the holidays?  
Maybe you want to avoid getting too far off track and avoid going into the new year in desperate weight loss mode (oh boy I have been there)  This year I would love to maintain my weight loss and hard work but also enjoy the holidays and not feel deprived. 

I have been doing some research and here are the top tips I have found and I'm going to follow this month: 
 
 

Make a treats list -- instead of eating a little bit of this, a little bit of that.  A great tip I use, even still on weekends, is only pick your favourite things to indulge on.  There will be lots of treats and things to choose from in the next couple of weeks.  Ask yourself, which things do I just need to have. 
So for me, candy cane ice cream comes out once a year, and I love it!!!  So I will have a small portion of it here and there.  Gingerbread houses that we make with the kids I could pass on, it's not my favourite and I would rather save those calories for a glass of wine at dinner with my family or on the ice cream.  It's okay to be choosy with what you eat.  Say no to one thing so you can say yes to your favourites.  Make a list of 2-3 things you just can't have without this holiday season and stick to those, pass on anything that are not on your short list.   

Drink up -- water that is.  When we are out running around I know I am forgetful about getting enough water.  When we don't have enough water, it is easy to mistake thirst for being hungry.  Also, if you are all dressed up and ready to party, a trick that has helped me when I'm having cocktails at a party is to drink a glass of water in-between each cocktail.  This can help combat dehydration the next day and help you from going overboard with the cocktails.

Give yourself a present -- If you are finding it hard to stick to your workouts, treat yourself to a new workout tank or shoes the next time you are out doing some Christmas shopping.  Maybe a new ear buds if you use those during your cardio workouts on the treadmill or a new motivating workout tank top or T-shirt.  Sometimes it's just the thing to get you excited to workout again. 

Eat before you party -- headed to a party or dinner?  The last thing you want to do is show up hungry and consume everything in sight.  Instead, have a snack about an hour before that has some fibre and protein like an apple & cheese, a protein bar, or some turkey slices & crackers.  That way you are less likely to fill up on all the party snacks and appetizers that are not your 100% favs.

Keep working out -- The best way to keep your energy up during the holidays and keep feeling like your fab self is to keep up with your scheduled workouts.  I know it can be really hard to muster up motivation some days, but the more you stick with your exercise routine, the better you are going to feel this month.  Even just 30 minutes a day can make a huge difference in your energy levels and help keep you going with your daily workout habit.  If you miss a workout, pick right back up the next day, you don't want to go too long off schedule or the harder it is to get back on board.   

Remember what really matters -- Christmas time means catching up with family and friends and loved ones.  It means giving and letting people know how much we care about them.  Changing your mindset about what the parties and gatherings are all about will put food in it's place.  Enjoy the moments and time that you are spending with company instead of focusing too much on the food part of it.

Go easy on yourself --   holidays come around once a year.  This is where you can really practice and implement the 80/20 rule.  You don't want to completely deprive yourself or else you may go overboard when you do finally treat yourself.  So, eat really well 80% of the time, treat yourself 20%, but again, make sure it's something that is your absolute, have-to-have treat.  It's all about balance.

Sending you best wishes this holiday season

 

I hope you found these tips and tricks helpful going into this holiday season.

 

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I want to take this time to thank you so very much if you've been following me this year, whether on Facebook, Instagram or on my blog here. 

I hope to inspire people to start their own fitness journey and work with them on reaching their goals.

 

If you are ready to really focus on your health in 2017 and would like to be a part of my online fitness support group, please fill out the attached application below. 

 

After you submit, I will contact you within 24-48 hours and we can chat together and figure out which fitness and nutrition plan would be best for you. We can talk about your struggles, what you have tried in the past and your goals are for 2017.  I will also help and support you through your journey in an online support group so you can be accountable and establish those lifestyle habits that will change the way you think about food and weight loss. 

 

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Healthy One Pan Veggies and Sausage

I was stumped to what to make for dinner tonight.  Tossed a bunch of veggies and sausage in a pan for a quick and easy and HEALTHY dinner.  Sometimes, we just need some new ideas.  This was delicious! 

Here's what you'll need:

• 2 small red potatoes
• 3/4 pound green beans
• 1 large head of broccoli
• 2 large sweet bell peppers
• 9 ounces of sausage
• 6 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Optional -- fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, Rice or quinoa to serve with


How to make:

1. Preheat oven to 400 
2. Line a large sheet pan with foil
3. Prep the veggies, wash and chop.  Potatoes should be cut small so they will be soft in time, green beans in halve, chop broccoli and peppers and coin the sausage in thick slices.
4. Place all veggies and sausage on a sheet pan.  Poor the olive oil and all the spices on top.  Toss to evenly coat all veggies and meat.
5. Bake 15 min, remove from oven and flip all veggies around.  Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 min or until veggies are crisp tender and sausage is browned.
6. If desired sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the veggies and sausage as soon as they come out of the oven.  

Enjoy with rice or quinoa if desired.

I would love to hear how you liked this dinner idea?  

Was it kid friendly for your family?  

Share with someone you think would enjoy.

Core De Force - FAQ's

Q: How long are the workouts?

A: The workouts range from roughly 25–45 min. There is also a 15-minute core workout.

Q: Can we incorporate weights into the program?

A: NO – the only piece of equipment you need to get into knockout shape is your body. We have 2 workouts that incorporate sculpting/strength training where you’ll just use your bodyweight as opposed to weights in order to achieve great results. 

Q: Is there music in CORE DE FORCE?

A: Of course – there’s awesome music in CORE DE FORCE! The style of workout isn’t choreographed to the beat (meaning punching and kicking to the beat) therefore you can go at your own pace and grow with the workout.

Q: Will there be a modifier for this program?

A: Yes, there is a modifier for every workout demonstrating lower-intensity versions of all the moves. Follow her, and you can still get great results at your own pace.

Beachbody on Demand members can also access a special “Modifier Split Screen” feature, accessible by clicking the “Modifier” button on the screen, then selecting “Play Video” below. 

To access the Modifier Split Screen feature on Beachbody on Demand, first click the blue button, then click “Play Video.”

To access the regular workout, click on the blue play button on the left hand side.

Q: Can beginners do this workout or is it too intense?

A: Although CORE DE FORCE is a high-intensity workout; this does not mean that beginner-level exercisers cannot do CORE DE FORCE. We have modifiers demonstrating a low-intensity version of every move to help you get up to speed! Your punches don’t need to be perfect right off the bat. All of the MMA workouts also have a “Learn It & Work It” section that will help break down the moves so you can master the form and perfect your technique.

Once you master the moves you can crank up the intensity. These are designed to be simple and effective so you can get the best results!

Q: Is this program designed for all fitness levels?

A: CORE DE FORCE was designed so that each workout is built on 3-minute “rounds” and allows you to customize the level of intensity to your own pace. Just starting out? Concentrate on mastering the moves and techniques while following the modifier. As you get stronger, you can crank up the speed and intensity and pretty soon, the moves will feel like second nature and you’re well on your way to a knockout body.

Q: I’ve never done boxing/kickboxing before. Will I be able to do this workout?

A: Yes! CORE DE FORCE features a “Learn It & Work It” tutorial before every MMA workout, where Joel and Jericho walk you through the moves step by step. This helps break down the moves so you can master proper technique and form to maximize results from the get-go. 

Q: Will the meal plan use the containers?

A: The CORE DE FORCE Eating Plan includes the option to incorporate Beachbody’s Portion Fix container system into your nutrition. It’s designed to work seamlessly with the containers. Although our Base Kit does not include the containers, our Deluxe Kit includes containers, as do our Challenge Packs!  You do not need the containers to follow the Eating Plan, but that is an option!

Tips for Halloween

Snap Chat Halloween filters are too much fun ;)
 

 

Today is the day.... Halloween.

 

  A day completely devoted and focused around SUGAR and candy and chocolate, and kids in cute little costumes.

 

If you've been focusing a lot on healthy meals and feeding your body with nutritious foods, today can be a little... tricky and frustrating right?

So I did some research to maybe help you out a bit.  If you are truly wanting to stay on track I have a few tips for you and some things to think about before you dive into that bowl of candy.  Because remember, today will become a yesterday and just ask yourself, how do I want to feel tomorrow?

 

Okay so here's some tips that I have found that might be helpful if you want to stay on track and not do too much damage in one day.  What to splurge on, what to avoid and some tricks to prevent turning today into a full on Sugar Fest.

 

• Buy your candy at the very last moment - When you need it.  I just bought mine yesterday, but what I used to do was buy it a week before.  That candy would be in my house and we would totally have that bag or box broken into and eaten by the end of the week.  Do yourself a favour and avoid the temptation all week by shopping for candy at the last minute.  Hey, you may even end up with a discount!
• Choose a nut-filled piece of candy over gummy bears or licorice.  The later is made up of just straight sugar.  At least with the nut stuff, it feels more substantial and you've got some fat and protein in there.  When eating just sugared candy, there's no fat or protein so when your blood sugar drops back into the normal range, you're going to feel more tired and sluggish and will feel like you need MORE sugar to get a boost.  The cycle continues
• Eat dinner first.  This might be obvious but it's true.  Make sure you've got a healthy dinner in you before reaching for candy.  If you're starving and the first thing you're eating is candy, you are going to over indulge.  After dinner pick your top two favourite pieces from the bowl and eat them SLOWLY.  Savour each bite. 
• Stick everyone's candy in the freezer.  After the kids bring home treats there's excessive amounts of candy in your home.  Sometimes it helps if it's just completely out of sight and not convenient to get at.  This week we will allow our kids a couple pieces a day, and then it will go into the freezer for next week.  After after 2 weeks, we dump it.  Just because we have it, doesn't mean we need to consume it all, the fun was in the actual event of going out there in costume and getting it.  The kids will have picked their favourite things over the next two weeks and then it can get out of the house.  Lets be honest too, our kids don't need to have daily doses of sugar either right.  They have growing bodies that need NUTRITION.  With it being away and in the freezer, out of sight, we can forget about it.  When it's out on the counter day after day, week after week, right in your sight, you're going to eat it. 

 

Thought I would share our little munchkins pumpkin carvings this year.
Minion, Spiderman, Kitty <3

The biggest trick of all? “Fun-sized” candies. They might seem innocent – after all, you can devour them in a single bite! But that makes them devilishly easy to consume in mass quantities, and before you know it, you’ve eaten two king-sized bars worth of chocolate.

 

I don't want to put a downer on things but I do want you to know the facts. 

 

Keep yourself in check this Halloween by putting candy into perspective with how much exercise it takes to burn it off. Although exercising doesn’t eliminate some of the issues that come with eating mass quantities of refined sugar, it can help you better visualize what you’re eating.

Don’t be frightened – take a look!

 

 

Tips for a Picky Eater

Picky eaters.... don't' you love it --> is it a battle at your dinner table?  Does your child's face look like the one above?

This is what was going on in our house too a couple short years ago.  My husband and I were starting to be more conscious about what we were eating and so naturally, our meals and snacks were starting to change too.  We wanted this change to be a lifestyle change for our whole family.  The two of us were eating better and feeling much better because of it, so why wouldn't we want that for our kids too?  It was almost more important for them to be learning healthy habits that would set them up well for life and they also had growing bodies so it was even MORE important to get some great nutrition into their bodies!

So imagine, I was finding new recipes to try, getting all excited to cook clean and healthy food and gearing up to preparing new and healthy dinners for my family that they would love (or that's what I thought anyways)

What really happened at dinner? 
The complaints start to roll in....

"EEwwww" 
"Mom that looks gross!!" 
"I'm not eating that" 
"That's so soooo yucky "
"What's really for dinner?"
 
And so, the beautiful healthy dinner time you imagined goes down the gutter because of the little picky eaters. 
Dang, not as easy as you thought right? 

I encourage you not to lose hope on your new healthy path with involving your whole family. 
Give it some time, and be persistent, just like you've been with yourself.
 
To kids -  the food looks new and different and it's not their typical dinner.  It's NEW.  You may have some tears and/or food battles but stick this out because you CAN win the picky eating battle.  And lets be honest, you want this for your kids too right?  You want them to grow up healthy, with a healthy relationship to food, and the knowledge of why food is so important to our bodies. 

So, how can you start opening your kids minds to trying new things?
 

For us, just like I did on my weight loss journey, I starting by educating them about food. 

Food is not something we just consume to fill our stomachs. 

Food is fuel. 
Food rebuilds our body cells. 
Food gives us energy and food keeps us healthy. 

My husband and I started off with educating our kids.  We explained to our kids why they needed to eat their veggies.  We talked to our kids about how different foods can make your body feel and we get them to recognize that on occasion. 

(The older kids WILL start to recognize how different meals make them feel) 

Our 7 year old notices.  When he eats greasy meal as opposed to a nice sub sandwich meal, he will tell me how his belly feels after.  I truly believe teaching kids to notice how different foods make them feel will establish a great healthy food relationship throughout their life.  A little knowledge goes a long way.  Kids don't understand the importance of good food unless we teach them. 

Remember, all they see is "yucky stuff"  on their plate.  So the more we teach kids about food, the better choices they can make and they will grow up with this knowledge for LIFE!

Here are a list of books that can be helpful in teaching kids more about food so you can fill them up with knowledge:

D.W the picky Eater - Marc Brown

Eating the Alphabet - Lois Ehlert

The Berenstain Bears and too much junk food

From Seed to Plant - Gail Gibbons

Secrets of the Garden - Kathleen Weidner

The Milk Makers - Gail Gibbons

To Market, To Market - Nikki McClure

The Vegetables we Eat - Gail Gibbons

Blueberries for Sale - Robert McCloskey

Good Enough To eat - Lizzy Rockwell

After you talk about food a little bit more, it becomes more important to them and they become a little bit more aware.  This will take time, so just be consistent about it, just like you are learning through your own journey.

Another thing we have always done is that what I made for dinner is what's for dinner.  I have never made separate meals for my kids. 

What my hubby and I eat on our nutrition programs is what our kids are eating.  I do not make separate meals, and they kids are encouraged to try a bit of everything on their plates. We have one child that is very adventurous, who will try any and everything.  One that can be willing to try foods when encouraged, and one child that would live off French fries.  So we know it can be easier with some kids than others, but keep encouraging them to try each thing on their plate. 

Lets be real too, my husband and I are not strict all the time! We let them be kids and have treats, we make cookies and go out for ice cream during the summer etc.  But we do sit down for family meals and they are eating the dinners that my husband and I eat.  Over time, they have learned to try different foods at least once, and are eating a little bit of everything on their plate.  Some nights are harder than others, just stick with it  

Here are some other tips I have gathered to help ease this transition and help them with trying new foods and eating their veggies:

Muffin Trays - This works really well with toddlers.  Put small portions of foods you've got in the fridge in the muffin holes so they can pick and choose their mini servings of foods.  Make sure you don't put their treat in there until they have finished at least X number of cups. Make this personal for them and get a small one from the $ store, just for their meals

Make things mini -- some kids get really overwhelmed with the amount that is on their plate, or the big hot dog. etc.  Make them mini.  Mini hot dogs, mini pancakes, mini muffins, mini servings on their plate

Use Toothpicks -- sometimes when you've got a fun toothpick, kids will have fun with their food and get more into their mouths

Make pictures with food -  Hey.... if all else fails right?  Get creative!  There's so much on Pinterest for getting great ideas of pictures you can create with food.  Yes, this takes a bit of creativity and a bit more time, but you won't be making beautiful scenes on plates forever.   You can also describe foods like "Superhero Vision Carrots' or "Ninja Sword Zucchini" to make food fun for them

Cookie Cutters - when making a ham or turkey sandwich, use cookie cutters to make fun shapes out of their sandwiches.  Pumpkin for fall, Christmas tree for the holidays, heart for valentines day.  If you get one big enough, less wasted crusts ;)

 

Space meals out 2.5 - 3 hours apart - and nothing but water in between to encourage them to fill up their bellies with the good food at meals.  Make sure they are truly hungry at mealtime.  If I give my kids a snack 1 hour before suppertime, then they are not going to want to eat veggies at dinner time because they aren't all that hungry to fill their bellies. 

Seasoning goes a long way!! -- Don't be afraid to use butter or salt to make veggies more tasty!
Yes, you are making them slightly less healthy by adding these things, but at least they are getting it in them.  And as you go along, you can slowly cut back on the butter and salt. 

Dips!!  -  I find that when I have an open tray of veggies on the table with dip for the kids for a snack, they are all over it cause it feels like a munchie snack.  For meals like dinner,  our kids LOVE ketchup!  So if letting them use dips gets the food in their belly, use em!
Ranch, mustard, Caesar, cheese or bbq sauce etc,  Try to go without it at first but be willing to use dips when they ask. 

Dinner times HAVE gotten easier over time. 

A few Extra tips that may help:
 

• Model the behaviour you want from your kids.  Eat vegetables in front of your kids, they'll learn to eat them too. 
• Change how you prepare the same foods, ex. steaming, roasting, mashed etc.
• Teach kids how to read food labels, again, the more knowledge they have about food, the better
• Do a garden with your kids in the spring time so they can see how food is grown and where it comes from.  They'll be proud they grew it
• If giving a plate of food to your kids isn't working, let them serve themselves.  Provide different sized spoons with the serving dish and let them choose how much they want to eat with whatever sized spoon to serve themselves with.
• Place healthy snacks on the lower shelves to make it easy for them to see and choose
• Have precut veggies in the fridge for them to grab too
• Offer fruits and veggies as snacks other than just at meal time so they are exposed to veggies more than one time of the day (dinner)
• Pick a fav - Serve on food that is preferred at each meal so they will have that food, and encourage to try others on their plate
• Expose them regularly to new or refused foods in the past.   - you never know, taste buds change and they may be more open to trying again
• Keep it positive - and upbeat.  Your kids will pick up on the fact that you personally can't stand a particular veggie.  Choose and serve the ones you enjoy as well and keep it positive.  Maybe talk about when the veggie is grown and give them some facts about it to make it a learning experience
• Give them a choice - kids like to have a bit of control over what they eat, just like we do.  So give them a choice between green beans or broccoli as a side.  This also gives them a heads up if you can hold up two vegetables and ask them which one they would like to eat tonight, and which one for tomorrow.
• Serve veggies first -- I have not tried this trick but a friend told me this one.  She serves her veggies first at the beginning of the meal with the expectation that everyone will eat some before the main coarse is served. 
• Keep it real -- Especially for the older kids.  My 7 year old will say he doesn't like a particular food, but then I explain to him that sometimes I eat food that isn't my favourite, but it's good for me and that's why I make sure I eat it to take care of my body. I tell him that not everything you eat all the time needs to be your favourite.  You can also tell them about how you didn't like a certain veggie when you were younger, but once you kept trying it, you soon began to like it and it gave me super brain power, ;) ;)

Do you guys have other food tips for kids? 
Any other picky eater tips you've got?
Share below !

When you want something different, you''ve got to do something different....

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle. What does that mean when someone says "we changed our lifestyle"

Lifestyle is defined as a way a person lives. It is how we spend our time and it's made up of our priorities each day.

In the first photo here's what our life was like :...
🔸We ate out at least twice a week. Pasta pasta pasta
🔸We would sit down on a Friday night and eat a whole pizza, one for each of us. And then do to DQ on top of that
🔸In the evenings we would just sit, and watch TV, we were very inactive
🔸We were both happy, but very tired
🔸I felt self conscious and was pushing size 15/16
🔸I never ate vegetables. I'm serious. I would go DAYS without a single one
🔸Our meals consisted of cheap, fast, convenient foods.

 

 

Now, fast forward to now. This is what our lifestyle looks like:
🔹We eat 95% of our meals at home, and when we go go out, it's not for pasta
🔹In the evenings, we usually go for a walk or bike ride with our kids
🔹We get in at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. Hubby works out at night after kids are in bed, and I wake up in the morning
🔹I finally feel comfortable in my own skin. I never knew I could feel this much better.
🔹I am full of way more energy and don't feel lifeless
🔹Now a size 6/7
🔹I have completely turned my eating around and look at food completely differently. Not something to fill up on to make that rumble in my stomach go away, but to make sure I'm getting all my food groups in each day so I FEEL my best. Food isn't a filler for me anymore, it's for nutrition


We went from a seditary lifestyle, to one that is active, and now we have more energy. We also went from quick, fast, fake and convenient foods to meals that are full of nutrition, clean and close to its natural source and now we are healthy.

We were willing to give up a lot of unhealthy habits in order to gain a new healthy way of living and I'm so glad we did. I never thought we could feel so great. In order to GET something different we needed to DO something different, and we did just that
Are you ready? What are you willing to trade ? What will your action of something different be?

New Challenge group gearing up next week are you ready? Watch out for the announcement and application soon!