Fit Friday

Here is a great way to work those legs at home!  

Topic Thursday

Listening to music isn't only good for the brain, it's good for the soul!  It can help improve mood and motivate you as well!  Right now I love having Pentatonix Christmas songs playing 24/7!

Wellness Wednesday

Do you take a probiotic supplement or maybe you get enough probiotics from the food you eat??

Tasty Tuesday

Crock pots are my jam!  This recipe is a keeper...super simple, healthy and yummy!

SEASONED CHICKEN, POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5- 2lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• ½ lb. fresh green beans, trimmed (about 2.5 cups)
• 1.25 lb. diced red potatoes (about 4 cups)
• ⅓ cup FRESH lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ¼ tsp. onion powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start by placing the chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker, in the center. Next add the green beans on one side. Then for the potatoes, you will need to mound them high off to the other side.
2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic cloves.
3. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken, green beans and potatoes.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
5. Note- Do NOT use lemon juice out of squeeze bottle and expect this to taste good

Source: https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/seasoned-chicken-potatoes-and-green-beans/

Motivation Monday

Dream BIG!!!

Fit Friday

Workouts don't have to be long to be effective.  If you're short on time, try this 9 minute workout!!

Topic Thursday

I have been reading more and more on how cold showers have health benefits...I'm just not sure I'm ready to give it a try yet!  Are you??

Wellness Wednesday

Here is how to handle the cold weather most effectively! The weather affects us more than we think!

Tasty Tuesday

This weather calls for soup!  And if I can pout all the ingredients into a slow cooker and walk away, even better!

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
• 1 packet fajita seasoning
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cans tomatoes with chilies
• 1 can black beans, rinsed
• 1 can corn, drained
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish
• 1 cup tortilla strips, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients except the cilantro and tortilla strips to the slow cooker and mix.
2. Cook on low for 6 hours then shred the chicken and cook an additional 20 minutes.
3. Serve with cilantro, tortilla strips or your favorite toppings like sour cream and avocado

Motivation Monday

Amen!