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Charcoal Lemonade Recipe
Activated Charcoal Lemonade with Collagen Recipe Our take on the activated charcoal lemonade with collagen recipe craze looks much cooler than the sludge-colored detox drinks everyone seems to be sipping lately. We froze our activated charcoal into ice cubes, creating a stark contrast when served in bright lemonade. When the ice starts to melt, it creates a cool-looking swirling effect as the charcoal mixes with the drink. To give it an extra boost, we mixed in Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate powder. Collagen helps keep joints flexible and skin supple but because it decreases with age, it’s important to replenish with collagen-rich foods or supplements. This powder from Great Lakes…
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Coconut Oil is it healthy?
Have you seen the newest article about coconut oil??? The American Heart Association has now decided that Coconut Oil is no longer healthy for us. Or has never been healthy for us. So many are freaking out over the headline: Coconut Oil Isn’t Healthy. It’s Never Been Healthy. The article published said that the AHA (American Heart Association) stated that Coconut Oil is bad for your health because it raises bad cholesterol (LDL)… and that you should be consuming vegetable oil instead…. First, consider the source—the American Heart Association. A quote from the lead author of the study, “There’s nothing wrong with deep frying as long as you deep fry…
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Father’s Day Weekend
Hello!! How are you? I hope you have had a fun weekend! We had a blast, we decided to go camping what a fun time. It was just my husband and daughter. Our son if on vacation with my sister in law. We went hiking, fishing, glasses, relaxed and enjoyed the beauty of this beautiful world. This was a fun hike and fishing excursion. We hiked down to the Poudre River and Ryan fished along the way he had a big bite but it broke off. He did catch one fish but wasn’t big enough to cook up for dinner so he let it go. Gillian and our puppy…
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Going out for dinner? Read this FIRST
ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT DINING OUT – ANSWERED! (10 TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW) So you are going out for dinner this weekend and all you can think is what can you eat to stay on track and stick to your goals. The menus can be confusing and you feel like there are no healthy options. What to do? Don’t panic, I am here to give you your step-by-step plan to eating out with no stress! Look-up the menu before you go out Check out the menu at home where you can make sound decisions without the influence of restaurant sites, smells and feels. It can be overwhelming when…
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Free Daily Goal Tracker!
Free Daily Goal Tracker! Can you believe we’re almost half-way through the year? Did you start out 2017 with intentions to take better care of your health? If you’re like so many, (myself included!) you start the year with big goals and big visions….but by mid-year you lose focus. Life happens, we get busy, old habits continue. When we don’t take the opportunity to recommit, we wait until New Year’s to get back on track. To help you stay on track or get back on track, I’ve put together a free Daily Goal Planner Print this planner, take a few minutes to fill it out and check in on how you’re doing. Put…
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No Equipment Home Workout
Try this no equipment home workout! This little workout is perfect when you are feeling crazy overwhelmed, and there is a billion things to do, and you just have to step away from it all or else your head might explode. #momlife But moments like that just reinforce how important it is to get your sweat on. Working out is a great stress relief. Follow the photos and instruction below for a 20 minute workout you can do anywhere, any time, with no equipment needed. Each exercise I want you to perform for 30 second take a 10 second rest and move on to the next move then repeat the…
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Soccer and Snacks!
Today I want to talk about soccer and snacks!! Okay so this is a bit of a Mom rant! But here it goes! My daughter has played soccer now for 5 seasons now and my son played one season back when he was in the 5th grade. Over the seasons I have seen and observed so much. After each game a Mom or Dad takes turns providing snack and drink for the girls. So far they have received donuts (see image on the right!!), cupcakes and high sugar drinks. I get it who wants to be…
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Pineapple Mojito Green Smoothie
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Pineapple Mojito Green Smoothie
This is a delicious refreshing green smoothie. Related posts:Butter Garlic Herb Sourdough Recipe
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Free 7 Day Green Smoothie Challenge
I’m hosting a 7 day free Green Smoothie Challenge!! I hope you will join in on the fun as well!!! This is not a crazy detox just adding one green smoothie a day for 7 days into your diet. There are no counting calories. No magic pills. No deprivation. For the 7 days, you will see how simple, quick and tasty healthy eating can be through a daily green smoothie. It’s been a game-changer. Green smoothies are a great way to add extra fruits and vegetables into your diet! Here are some of the top health benefits of green smoothies: 1) Natural Weight Loss. … 2) Boost Fruit & Vegetable Intake…
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Flat Belly Series Part 2
Welcome to the Flat Belly Series Part 2! We are going over part two. If you missed Part one click here. Today’s Part two: Workouts When you think of workouts for a flat belly what do you think of? A million crunches, right? Even try Googling Best exercises to lose belly fat. Go ahead try it you will see several articles that will say Crunches. You will even see articles saying: “Nothing burns belly fat faster than crunches, which occupy the number one position in fat-burning exercises. Now, it’s time that you start performing this exercise.” I’m here to tell you that there is a better why! To lose weight,…
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Family Hiking Challenge!
UPDATE: They no longer offer this program! Bummer!! https://www.larimer.gov/naturalresources/education/passport Looking for a fun outdoor family activity this summer? If you are near Larimer County in Colorado there is a hiking challenge called Passport to Your Open Spaces. Passport to your Open Spaces From prairies to mountains and forests to wetlands, Larimer County’s open spaces deliver the best of Colorado’s great outdoors. Explore your open spaces using the passport as your guide! Win cool prizes! Posts are located in eight Larimer County open spaces. Two posts have been placed on each open space in easy (short hike) and hard (long hike) locations. Each post has a plaque affixed to it with a…
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Planting My Vegetable Garden
Do you plant a garden? I am just so in love with having our own garden. Where I know that there weren't any bad chemicals sprayed on them. I also select organic non-gmo seeds.
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Low Carb Pancake Recipe
These are amazing 1 carb protein pancakes! Yum!! Related posts:Butter Garlic Herb Sourdough Recipe
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Mother’s Day is Almost Here!
Mother’s Day is coming quick! Don’t worry, I have some great last minute ideas for you! If you’re a mom, you deserve a day off…and if not, you deserve to treat yourself! I put together a little gift guide you can forward to someone special or use to inspire a gift for you or a special woman in your life. Breakfast in Bed: Breakfast (especially coffee) in bed is a special treat especially on Mother’s Day! Here’s a perfect Mother’s Day recipe. These protein pancakes are amazing!! 1 carb pancakes recipes Plan a family outing: Mother’s day doesn’t have to fancy or expensive. The best memories are made…
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Skinny Margaritas
Super fresh, skinny margaritas made with fresh lime juice, orange juice and agave nectar. Related posts:Butter Garlic Herb Sourdough Recipe
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Baked Donuts
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Baked Donuts
You must try these healthy protein packed baked donuts! You can really get creative on flavor. The picture above I make with chocolate protein powder. These baked donuts are great for a quick and easy breakfast or dessert. I would recommend eat them with a side of bacon and eggs. My kids love these and totally freaked out the day I made them! “You made DONUTS!?!?!” I just love seeing their excitement over these healthy baked donuts. These did not last very long in our house they are pretty much gone as soon as they are glazed. Comment below and tell me what you think of this recipe. I’d love…
