Topic Thursday

Anytime you feel stressed or overwhelmed, try this breathing sequence...it really does help!

Wellness Wednesday

Here is a great reminder of portion sizes...be mindful!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great crockpot recipe that is sure to please!

Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 24 ounces jarred roasted red peppers in juices
• 30 ounces red kidney beans, drained
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 cups chicken broth

• Directions:

  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, followed by the chopped onions, peppers, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften.
  2. Pour the sautéed veggies and the drained kidney beans in a large slow cooker. Place the chicken over the top, then sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, and salt in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the jarred roasted red peppers and their juices in a blender. Puree until very smooth. Pour the pureed red pepper and chicken broth in the slow cooker. Cover and turn on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. When the chicken is cooked through. Remove it with tongs, and shred the chicken with a fork. Stir the shredded chicken back into the crockpot. Serve warm!

Fit Friday

So often we forget just how important stretching is.  Here are 8 great stretches to help alleviate lower back pain.  Try them today. :-)

Topic Thursday

Now that the cold has set in, hair and skin will start becoming drier than normal.  Here is a great use for coconut oil to help keep your hair moisturized!

Wellness Wednesday

Yoga isn't just for adults!  Get your kiddos in on the action.  Try these moves with them today!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is an easy, one-pot, set-it-and-forget-it crockpot meal!

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! 

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Here is a great workout to try!!!  You will be sweating for sure!

Topic Thursday

Have you heard of Himalayan salt lamps?  They are increasing in popularity.  Here are some reasons you may want to consider putting one in your home.

Wellness Wednesday

I LOVE dates...have you tried this awesome sweet treat?

Tasty Tuesday

Break out those crock pots and enjoy this yummy, easy Taco Soup!!!

Taco Soup


Ingredients

• 1 lb ground meat (turkey, beef, venison)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 2 cups frozen corn or 15 oz can
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 15 oz can of beans, undrained 
• 2 cups water
• 3 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning or 1 packet
• 3 Tbsp homemade ranch seasoning or 1 packet 
•  salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, brown the meat. Add in remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Taste. Add more seasoning such as chili or cayanne powder, salt, or pepper if needed. I've been known to stir in a generous drip of Frank's Hot Sauce to kick it up a notch!
2. Top with plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, avocado, or lime wedges!

Motivation Monday

This is so true!  I find myself doing this way too much...pick up, move on and go forward!  Today is a a new day!