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!

Fit Friday

I love this workout!  Give it a try!

Topic Thursday

We are in the thick of it with the Holidays and the stress that often times comes with the season.  Here are some great tips to ease your stress!

Fit Friday

Here is a great at-home workout!!

Topic Thursday

Have you tried acupuncture?  Here are some benefits to those tiny needles.

Wellness Wednesday

Do you meditate?  If not, here are some great tips to get you started...

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great 1-pan dinner that is as delicious as it is easy! :-)





Ingredients
6 tbsp Olive oil
2 lemons 1 thinly sliced, 1 juiced
4 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepepr
3/4 lb green beans trimmed
8 small red potatoes quartered
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
Coat a large baking dish with 1 TB of the olive oil. On the bottom of your dish, arrange lemon slices in a single layer.

Combine the remaining oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper In a large bowl. One by one, you will need to coat the green beans, potatoes and chicken in the oil mixture. Start by adding the green beans first. Toss to coat. Then, using tongs, remove the green beans and place them on top of the lemon slices. Next, add the potatoes to the olive-oil mixture and toss to coat. Using your tongs again, arrange the potatoes over the green beans, along the inside edge of the dish. Last, coat the chicken in the oil mixture and place in your dish. Pour any remaining olive-oil mixture over the chicken.
Cook at 350 for 1 hour - 1 hour and 15 minutes (or until potatoes and veggies look soft and chicken cooked through). Serve warm.

Motivation Monday

Funny Friday!

Topic Thursday

Happy Halloween!

Tasty Tuesday

Here are some fun Halloween treats to try!

Motivation Monday

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

All you need is 20 minutes for an awesome workout!

Topic Thursday

Avocados are one of my favorite foods!  And they are so good for you!

Wellness Wednesday

Probiotics are so important for your health!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is an easy make-ahead breakfast option that is just a slight twist on pancakes!  My kiddos love them!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Krusteaz Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup fresh berries rinsed and diced
• powdered sugar jam and/ or syrup, for topping/dipping

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease mini muffin pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, and egg. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon into each well in mini muffin pan.
3. Top pancake batter with 3-4 berries, adding a variety to each.
4. Cook pancake bites for 12-14 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Dip bites in warm jam or syrup

Motivation Monday

Topic Thursday

Chug-a-Lug...are you getting in enough water??

Wellness Wednesday

Do you have a balanced wheel in your life?

Tasty Tuesday

Who knew only 2 ingredients could make so many awesome recipes!




To get the recipes, click here:  https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a19994694/two-ingredient-recipes/

Motivation Monday

Today is the start of a new month!  How are you going to spend it??

Fit Friday

Here is a fun workout to do anywhere! :-)

Fit Friday

Here is a great at home workout for you to try!  Love it!

Topic Thursday

Let's continue with our vitamin/mineral talk!  How well do you know your B Vitamins and are you deficient?

Wellness Wednesday

Most people are low on magnesium, I know I was!  So I started taking Calm (a magnesium supplement) and I sleep so much better and it has also helped with my headaches! 

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great way to swap out regular white pasta!  So yummy!

CHEESY GARLIC PARMESAN SPINACH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Ingredients

• 1 medium spaghetti squash (approx. 2-3lbs)
• 2.5 TBSP minced garlic
• 1 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
• 5 oz fresh spinach chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 TBSP cream cheese (optional but delicious!)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
• salt and pepper to taste
• grated or sliced mozzarella for topping to taste

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Slice your spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
3. For easy cutting, feel free to stick your squash in the microwave to soften it up just a tad. Pierce it a few times with a knife (to help vent so it doesn't burst) and cook for for 3-5 minutes. The knife slides through way easier this way! Smaller squash will need about 3 minutes while larger ones will be good to go at 4-5 min.
4. Next grab a lipped baking sheet or a rimmed baking dish.
5. Rub the cut side of the squash with a teeny bit of olive oil and place on your baking dish/sheet and roast face-down for about 40 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of your squash, and larger squash will need to roast a bit longer to tenderize. Once ready, the once rock-hard exterior of the squash will be visibly softened with a tender interior.
6. The squash can be roasted and stored in the fridge for a few days if you'd like to meal prep and plan ahead for a speedier dinner.
7. While the squash roasts, start on the sauce.
8. In a medium pot or skillet, bring a drizzle of olive oil to medium-high heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
9. Next add the spinach and stir until wilted. Add your cream, cream cheese (totally optional but totally tasty) and parmesan cheese and stir well.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat.
11. Once squash is done roasting, allow to cool until easily handled or pop on an oven mit and use a fork to separate and fluff the strands of spaghetti squash.
12. Pour your sauce over each squash boat, stir to mix, and top with a little mozzarella cheese and additional parm cheese, if desired.
13. Bake at 350 degrees F for around 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
14. For a golden cheesy topping, flip your oven to broil on high for just a minute or two until lightly browned. Dive in while it's HOT!

Source:  https://peasandcrayons.com/2016/09/cheesy-garlic-parmesan-spinach-spaghetti-squash.html

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Here is a tough one to try!

Topic Thursday

Wellness Wednesday

Do you eat these blue jewels?  I typically buy mine frozen and use in a variety of ways.  They keep longer and are typically cheaper than the fresh variety.

Tasty Tuesday

Here is another great recipe that you can throw in the crock-pot and forget!  My favorite!  When I make this, I sub cauli-rice for the white rice but that is totally optional!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey (browned)
• 1/2 onion chopped (I used red onion, but any will do)
• 1/2 red pepper -chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper (any color will do) -chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14 oz
• 1 can of tomato sauce, 14 oz (the bigger can)
• 1 can of water(14 oz or so) or or you can substitute beef stock
• 1 tsp of oregano
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 cups cooked white rice (I used cauliflower rice)

How to make stuffed pepper soup crock pot recipe:

1. Place everything (except the rice in the crockpot). Stir to combine.
2. Let cook for 6 to 8 hours. The peppers will be soft and delicious.
3. Stir before serving.
4. Spoon into a bowl and top with a spoonful of cooked rice.
5. Enjoy!

Source:  https://www.eatingonadime.com/crockpot-stuffed-pepper-soup/

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Here is a great workout you can do anywhere--not just the living room!

Topic Thursday

Digestive health talk is everywhere!  Here are some natural ingredients to try for better digestion!