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Meal Planning Sunday #16
Welcome to Meal Planning Sunday! I’m so excited to bring Meal Planning Sunday BACK!!! I hope these recipes help you plan your meals for the week! This is a way for me to keep myself accountable to meal plan each week! And I hope it will help you plan your meals out as well! Copy my menu each week or create your own! Each Sunday I will be posting healthy and EASY meals that will get us all in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible. One thing I get anxious over is that 4:00 PM hour when I don’t have a clue what we are having for…
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LES MILLS BODYPUMP REVIEW
As I was working away at the Elliptical I would see through the glass wall this amazing class using Barbells! It looked like so much fun!! I could hear the motivating music even through my headphones… December 30, 2013, I finally got the courage to step into my very first BODYPUMP Class! And I was HOOKED!! And now I do BODYPUMP at Home with their On Demand APP!! (So if you think I say Feeling AMAZING is a new things LOL I’ve said it for a long time! haha) A BODYPUMP review! It’s one of the most popular group fitness classes in the world, and it’s my favorite workout. Let’s…
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How To Make Time For Exercise
An active and healthy lifestyle is something we should all aim for but it’s not always easy. I often get asked how to stay motivated to exercise. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that quick fixes are NEVER the answer! The good news is there are things you can do to make exercise part of your lifestyle. How to make time to workout Here are some of my top tips to make the time to workout and turn exercise into a lifestyle. Commit to Yourself! Making the commitment to add exercise into your life is the first step. To get there, you need a plan for when you’ll…
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Fall Into Fitness Challenge 2020
Hello September!! A new month, means time for a new challenge? Will you join us? Free 30 Day LES MILLS On Demand Challenge Fall Into Fitness workout challenge is here! Energizing, HITT, strength, toning, sculpting workouts! WORKOUTS THAT FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE Access high-energy, effective workouts, anytime, anywhere. Are you ready for a fun and exciting new challenge?! Join me for a free 30 Day Challenge and get access to over 1000+ workouts to stream, a sample meal plan, and a workout calendar! Plus – I will be supporting you each step of the way in our private accountability group. I want to help you start this new month off right with a NEW…
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Benefits from workout out at Home!
You truly don't need a gym to get in shape. Just having your body, and using your own body weight, is enough. Don't believe me when I say that working out without a gym is possible. Well, keep reading!
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Summer Slim Down Workout Challenge
Free 30 Day LES MILLS On Demand Challenge Summer Slim Down workout challenge is here! Energizing, HITT, strength, toning, sculpting workouts! WORKOUTS THAT FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE Access high-energy, effective workouts, anytime, anywhere. It’s Summer Time! Summer is here and I am so excited for our next workout challenge! Unlimited toning at HOME! Start NOW for FREE! Sculpt gorgeous muscles, boost your metabolism, and feel confident! You will see powerful results with these full-body workouts and delicious recipes. During this challenge, we’ll move and sweat together, we’ll eat nutrient-packed and delicious meals, we’ll practice meditation and self-care, and offer each other support and encouragement. You’re going to love the way you…
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4th of July BBQ Ideas
I love the 4th of July! This year looks a bit different this year but we can still have fun! Can you believe tomorrow is the 4th? It just seems a bit odd this year. It doesn’t really even seem like summer since the kids have been home since March! Do you feel the same? How are you hanging in there? 4th of July has a special meaning to me! Its on this day back in 2003 my husband and I started dating! =) I’ve put together some 4th of July meal, snack, and beverage ideas! Enjoy! Red, White and Blue Salad Cheese and Fruit Tray Patriotic Cheeseboard Red, White…
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NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ENERGY BITES
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ENERGY BITES Tired of boring health food snacks? Try these easy, addictive, on-the-go energy bites; we’ve heard people call them a party-in-your-mouth. Using fiber and mineral-rich dates as a base, this chocolatey snack satisfies your sweet tooth and provides extra energy for your busy lifestyle. Ingredients (use organic ingredients where possible) ¼ cup hazelnuts 15 dates, pitted 2 tbsps cacao (raw chocolate) powder or substitute unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup unsweetened almond butter 2 tbsps chia seeds 1 tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp pure vanilla extract Sea salt Utensil Food processor Method Process the hazelnuts into a medium-fine powder. Overall, it should be an even grind. Remove…
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Home Workout Challenge
Free 30 Day LES MILLS On Demand Challenge WORKOUTS THAT FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE Access high-energy, effective workouts, anytime, anywhere. With so many of us at home now is the perfect time to work on our bikini bodies. I know that summer this year will look a bit different than normal and most of us have put on a few extra pounds during our time at home. During this challenge, we’ll move and sweat together, we’ll eat nutrient-packed and delicious meals, we’ll practice meditation and self-care, and offer each other support and encouragement. You’re going to love the way you feel — strong, healthy, fit, glowing, empowered, supported, and loved…by yourself…
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“Stay Positive” is actually pretty good advice…
Creating Positive Emotions Sure, it may be easier said than done, but research shows that positive emotions are really good for the body. So… How do we “stay positive”, especially during challenging times? For one, we understand that life is always going to have positive and negatives, happy and sad, good and bad. Next, create the positive emotions you want to feel! Understand that you are the person who generates your emotions with what you think. You are the only one that can control your emotions. Sure, it may be hard to feel excited or cheerful during stressful times, but we can tap into some other emotions – even if…
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DIY Laundry Soap
I love making my own soap! Especially now with the craziness going on right now and not being able to just run to the store and grab a few things. This recipe you should have everything in your house right now to make. I first made this recipe back in July and it works great.
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How to get the motivation to work out at home
Right now it is a bit easier than ever to workout at home since all the gyms are closed and we are all staying home. But yet it still can be hard to find the motivation to workout from home. Home school, Kids, Husbands, Wives, house work, working from home, Netflix… the list can go on… The motivation to work out at home: You either have it or you don’t, right? Wrong. Working out at home is a routine that you can teach yourself to enjoy and be successful at if you go about it the right way. THE BENEFITS OF WORKING OUT AT HOME Before we get into the…
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Quarantine Home Workout 30 Day Challenge
Quarantine Home Workouts 30 Day LES MILLS On Demand Challenge! With all of us at home and gyms closed this is the perfect time to try home workouts! During this challenge, we’ll move and sweat together, we’ll eat nutrient-packed and delicious meals, we’ll practice meditation and self-care, and offer each other support and encouragement. You’re going to love the way you feel — strong, healthy, fit, glowing, empowered, supported, and loved…by yourself and everyone in our accountability group. This challenge is the perfect mix of workouts, from HIIT to strength training to yoga, so you start your year STRONG! I want to help you keep the “Quarantine 15” off while…
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Unlimited Free Home Workouts for 21 Days!
Have you eaten one too many quarantined snacks already? via GIPHY Emotional or even bored eating is normal when things are uncertain – – Why not try a new, FUN home workout and put those snacks DOWN! 😉 You can grab a FREE 21 Day Trial of LES MILLS ON Demand right now! HOME WORKOUTS THAT FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE Access high-energy, effective workouts, anytime, anywhere. SO whether: Your gym is CLOSED You want a NEW workout You’re looking to NOT GAIN WEIGHT during this Quarantine. (Hello Quarantine 15) I have you covered! Grab Your 21 DAY LES MILLS On Demand Trial Now! You can stream high-quality gym workouts like BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, BODYFLOW, Yoga, Barre Classes, and more! It’s a great time…
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Positive Affirmations in Stressful Times We are in this together!
How do we practice gratitude and abundance when we feel stressed or overwhelmed? Affirmations are a simple and proven way to rewire our brains. Much like exercise feeds our bodies, affirmations feed our brain positivity. Ever hear the saying, “We are what we think”? This means that your life is dictated largely by your thoughts. But recognizing this is just the first step. You must then translate those thoughts into words – and then into actions. Here are some positive affirmation examples you can try today: “Today, I am content and calm.” “I am blessed with so many talents that I will use today.” “My body is healthy, my mind…
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Spring into Fitness 21 Day Challenge
Hello March!! “Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.” — Jessica Harrelson Well hello, March! Can you feel it there is a change in the air! I know Spring is still a few weeks away but I feel like this winter has been a long colder winter than years past. Today we are in the 50s and might get up into the 60s in the next few days. Yay!! We have had snow on the ground since October which is actually very strange for Colorado. It typically snows and then is gone by the next day or sometimes it’s gone by the afternoon. SO having snow…
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February No, Spend Month UPDATE!
In February we decided to do a No Spend Month I had several requests to update you on how we did! If you missed the first blog you can read it here. Food $0 Going Out to Dinner $49.29 Personal Items: $0 Pet’s: $0 I think we did great Ryan and Gillian went to the Butterfly Kisses Dance. We had this expence planned before the no spend month. Food We have been doing fabulous with our food consumption. I think we did a pretty good job meal planning before we started this challenge. This time we DID NOT run out of creamer! I made sure of that this time! lol…
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A different kind of Valentine’s Day Wish
Since the year 496, Valentine’s Day has been celebrated in some form – bet you didn’t know that! ? It’s a day not just to express love for a significant other, but it’s also a day to express admiration and appreciation for other incredible people in our lives. ✨ And that’s YOU!!! Time is our most precious gift. ⏱ So, you might be spending a few hours a week working out with me or simply a few minutes a week reading my blog… Either way, I want you to know how much I value you and the time you give us. I think it’s incredibly important to show appreciation. We…
