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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…
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Meal Planning Sunday #15
Welcome to another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope these recipes help you plan your meals for the week! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) Here we go! Monday Instant Pot Keto Low Carb Crack Chicken Instant Pot Crack Chicken is the delicious combination of chicken breasts, cream cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning mix, all cooked together to create a creamy, cheesy, and one incredibly awesome meal. This creamy…
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Daily Affirmations
Today I want to talk about affirmations! What we tell ourselves each and every day is so very important for our health and well being. Do you know that on average women think 85,000 thoughts a day—with upwards of 95% of those thoughts being negative? YIKES! In fact, our brains are wired to make these negative thoughts STICK to play over and over and over again, all in the name of survival mode. What are you saying to yourself daily through your words and thoughts? Are they empowering you and uplifting you to dream bigger? Life is going to have struggles and challenges that’s why it’s so important to have…
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Meal Planning Sunday #14
Welcome to another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope these recipes help you plan your meals for the week! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) Here we go! Monday Garlic Butter Herb Beef Roast Garlic Butter Herb Beef Roast – Tender and juicy garlic butter herb roast sirloin! The seared garlic butter herb crust is incredible… Tuesday Taco Tuesday! Well, it’s another Taco Tuesday!!! Top with your favorite taco…
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No, Spend February
“A fresh month has come! Open your mind for opportunities, and you will be amazed at how much you are capable of achieving!” It’s that time again! Time for us to do a NO SPEND MONTH!! We did this back in November 2018 (read more here) As well as back in July 2019! (read more here) By doing these NO Spend Month Challenges not only does it help us control our spending, it really is fun to get creative with our cooking by using what we already have! This challenge also helps us get a little bit closer to our goal of FI! {Financially Independent!} Read more about our FIRE…
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Meal Planning Sunday #13
Welcome to another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope these help you plan your meals out! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) Here we go! Monday Baked Crack Chicken Breasts Baked Crack Chicken Breasts, also referred to as Ranch Chicken with Bacon, is a delicious and creamy dish loaded with cheese and bacon. Hard to believe that Crack Chicken is also Low Carb and Keto-Friendly! Tuesday Taco Tuesday! Well,…
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Love Your Body 21 Day Challenge
Hello February!! “Fall in love with taking care of your body!” Love your Body 21 Day LES MILLS On Demand Challenge! During this challenge, we will be setting an intention of LOVE. Throughout the Love Your Body Challenge, we will show our bodies love every single day. 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…
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Meal Planning Sunday #12
Welcome to week 12 of our Meal Planning Sunday! I hope it is helping you plan your meals out! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) Here we go! Monday Instant Pot Crack Chicken Spinach Soup Instant Pot Crack Chicken Spinach Soup – Packed with flavors and so speedy to prep, this Instant Pot crack chicken spinach soup is your next favorite! Tuesday Taco Tuesday! Well, it’s another Taco…
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Meal Planning Sunday #11
Welcome to week 11 of our Meal Planning Sunday! I hope it is helping you plan your meals out! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) Here we go! Monday Buttery Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin This Baked Pork Tenderloin is the BEST I’ve ever had! It’s outrageously juicy, bursting with herb, garlic butter flavor and SO easy! Step by step photos, tips and tricks included! Tuesday Taco Tuesday! Well,…
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Healthy Lifestyle
What does it really mean? The word “healthy” means different things to different people. It could totally mean one thing to one person and then something completely different to another. Regardless of who you are, I want to make one point very clear: being healthy does not have a single set of rules you have to live by! But there are some principles you can adopt to create a healthy mindset, which will give you a great foundation for being healthy. If you’ve ever been a bit overwhelmed or thought to yourself, “What does health mean?”, then this blog is for you. Now is the time to think about how you…
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Meal Planning Sunday #10
Welcome to week 10 of our Meal Planning Sunday! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I took last week off from our Meal Planning I’m excited to get to these meal planning Sunday posts! I would love to hear from you! Post in my comments what kind of recipes you would like to see on these meal plans and if there is anything you think I should add! Thank you!! My hope is to help you plan your meals out! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you…
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New Year, New You Challenge
Hello January!! Wow! Can you believe its already January! Did you make a new year’s resolution or picked a word for this year? I want to help you start this year off right with a NEW FREE 21 day challenge!! Will you join us? This challenge will help you stay motivated and on track with your health and wellness goals! Let’s keep each other accountable! Are you in? Let’s do this! Join Here Are you ready for a fun and exciting new challenge?! Join me for a free 21 Day Challenge and get access to over 800+ workouts to stream, a sample meal plan, and a workout calendar! Plus – I will…
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2019 Top Ten Blog Posts
Good Morning! Happy New Year! I thought it would be fun to look back at my top ten most viewed blog posts. I do see a theme for sure! I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below what you would like to see from me in 2020! Okay, let’s get started my Top 10 Blog Post from 2019! 10. Simplifying Our Retirement Accounts 9. No, Spend Month You can also check out my update to our no spend month here. 8. Our Journey to Financial Independence 7. DIY Dishwasher Tabs 6. Meal Planning Sunday #1 5. LES MILLS ON DEMAND | STREAM 800+ WORKOUTS ANYWHERE 4.…
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Day 12 of 12 Days of Cookies
Today sadly is our last day of 12 days of cookies! I hope you have enjoyed this series? I would love to hear your feedback. Leave a comment below! =) On the twelfth day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
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Day 11 of 12 Days of Cookies
On the eleventh day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Easy Cookie Dough Truffles {Paleo/Vegan/Keto} A sinful dessert made Guilt-FREE out of healthy ingredients! YES PLEASE!!! Easy Cookie Dough Truffles
