Fit Friday

Love this idea before hopping in the shower...OR you could do this during every commercial break of your favorite show!

Topic Thursday

To follow up on yesterday's post...here is a BRILLIANT way to add more lemon to your water---why didn't I think of this before???

Wellness Wednesday

Here are some benefits to adding a squeeze (or wedge) of lemon to your water!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a delicious way to prepare salmon and it's SO EASY!!! Add a side of veggies and dinner is good to go in no time!

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce) Salmon Filets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Oil for greasing baking sheet
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard of choice 
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Pre-heat broiler.
2. Set salmon on lightly oiled baking sheet, skin side down and season with salt and pepper.
3. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl and brush on top of salmon filets.
4. Set underneath broiler for ten minutes or until fully cooked through.
5. Remove and serve with: garlicky green beans, roasted veggies, smashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, or other vegetables of choice! 

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Here is a great workout to try at home this weekend!  No equipment needed and will give you an added boost to your weekend!

Topic Thursday

Fiber is such an important part of a healthy diet.  Are you getting enough? 

Wacky Wednesday

Believe it or not, this is me most days...especially when that alarm goes off at 4 a.m. for my workout...but I have yet to regret getting up and getting it done...love the feeling after!!!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a super easy snack to make for your kiddos (or anyone really).  SO much better than any store bought bar.  You control the quality of the ingredients.  Typically I use natural peanut butter but use what you have!  Sometimes, I also use mini chocolate chips too!

Motivation Monday

It's no secret that I love (and live in) athleisure clothing...but there is just something about a new outfit (or shoes) that makes me want to workout even more!

Fit Friday

Here are some exercises to work those lower abs.  They can be neglected and often times a weak spot on our bodies.  So try these out and feel the burn!

Topic Thursday

Collagen is one of my favorite supplements to my diet.  I can mix it in my morning coffee (no taste at all) and I have noticed a huge difference in my joints after a hard workout and my hair/nail growth. 

Wacky Wednesday

Love this!  Just something funny on hump day!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a super easy roast recipe that my family loves.  You can serve as sandwiches or most of the time I just eat it plain!  To save time, I skip the browning of the roast and just throw it all in the crockpot and let it do the work!

ngredients:

(1) 3-5 lb. chuck roast
2 tbsp. olive oil (or vegetable oil)
salt & pepper, to taste
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 stick butter (1/2 cup) – REAL salted butter, not margarine
8 peperoncini peppers

Directions:

Heat up a large skillet on high. Add oil to hot skillet. You want it really hot here to brown or “sear” the beef quickly. Note: I have one of those nifty new Ninja slow cookers that has a “stovetop” option, which means I can brown the meat all right in my crock pot and not dirty up any other dishes. However, if you are in a rush, just skip the browning step altogether.

Transfer meat to slow cooker. Sprinkle packets of dry ranch dressing and onion soup mixes over pot roast. Top with a stick of butter. Then place peppers on and around roast.

1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
2. Take two forks and start shredding the meat.
3. Discard any big fatty pieces.

Recipe Notes

You can skip the browning step if you are in a rush, or just don’t feel like it. If you prefer, you can cut up the peppers and stir those into the meat mixture for an extra kick of flavor. 

Motivation Monday

In my opinion, music can make or break a good workout.  So, to help motivate myself, I make sure to have an awesome playlist ready to go...find music that motivates you!!!

Fit Friday

Here is an awesome 15 minute workout you can do anywhere that will get that booty burnin'!

Topic Thursday

We all have stress...it's a natural and normal thing.  But, how we react and cope with our stressors can make or break us.  Here are some healthy ways to deal with stress.