Adam and I spent many years trying to figure out our budgeting system and make due with our level income with the big goals and dreams we want to accomplish but never quite felt like we were rocking it. Let's say it has felt like one of those marathons with all of the extra challenges [...]
After listening to the book Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson and completing a series of clean eating programs such as the Ultimate Reset and Slow Carb Diet I finally made the decision to complete a fast. The studies show so many benefits with weight loss, heart health, improved blood sugar control, brain function, and cancer [...]
Whew! I let myself get overworked and am seriously stressing myself out. Today is a good day to remember how important it is to laugh at our human moments. Taking ourselves too seriously can lead to hair loss and wrinkles. I see it in my children and how hard they are on themselves when things [...]
Waking up to a sunny yet snowy morning while my kiddos entertain themselves it's finally time get out of bed and start the day. Adam is in NYC at a conference and I'm holding down the fort. I still feel tired, and the swelling in my joints suck! It's probably the chips and salsa I [...]
I have fallen victim to my own stubbornness and have to endure the swelling and frustrating pain of a sesamoid fracture. 6 months ago I started to have a slight pain in the ball of my left foot under my big toe when I taught my Zumba classes. Instead of icing my foot and taking [...]
The fluctuation of feeling great, motivated and on top of the world then immediately crash into the next day feeling defeated, bloated and hopeless is a reality of my world. Who knows, maybe it is something you could relate to as well. The smallest of defeats, like getting your kid to school just a couple [...]
What if you became a coach? What if you never made a penny but you got healthier, that is, you started drinking Shakeology consistently, and working out with the help of your fellow coaches. What if you started feeling better, being more present in your families lives, having more energy and just feeling ALIVE! Would [...]
Ingredients 1 tsp cinnamonpinch of clovepinch of nutmeg2 slices of fresh ginger pinch of fresh ground black pepper*1 tsp turmeric (Start with a teaspoon and go up from there)6 cups of waterRaw honey to sweetenMilk sub of choice (I am an almond milk fan but the others amazing too) Where the magic happens Simmer herbs [...]
Let's be honest, we all know how important it is to buy organic....but no matter if that produce is organic or not you still need to clean it! Hello! Just think of all the people and particles your food has been exposed to before it ended up in your lovely home. Do yourself and your [...]
Chicken Breast with Feta and Artichoke This chicken breast with feta and artichoke is an awesome option for the fam and is always on the go. Check it out below Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped handful of chopped fresh oregano handful of chopped fresh parsley 1-2 lemons squeezed for lemon juice [...]
Remember at the beginning of the week I have my husband throw on 6-7 chicken breasts on the grill? We use this chicken for salads, tacos and simple dishes like this one! It is an awesome recipe to use your extra grilled chicken and baked sweet potatoes or yams. Or...what if you get to the end of the [...]
It never fails! When comes to lunch our kids only want one of two things most times...mac n' cheese or chicken nuggets. I know that pressure you get especially when other moms make it all the time and here you are trying to be health conscious for their quality of life!!! When I found this [...]