Wellness Wednesday

Who needs the extra baggage of clutter? Support your better self!  Get rid of those old shoes you haven't worn in five years, that one friend who is on your doorstep when she needs a favor, but is nowhere to be seen when you need someone, and those old magazines you've been meaning to look through for three weeks. Ain't nobody got time for that!

Tasty Tuesday

This recipe is simple and you just throw it all in a pan and wait for it to cook. Minimal effort and maximum taste! Some ideas for veggies would be broccoli, peppers of all colors (I'm fond of red, they're sweeter), onion, carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, cherry or grape tomatoes, or another veggie you think would go well with this dish.  The sky's the limit! If you aren't a fan of spice, leave out the cayenne, add whatever spice you'd like.  Rosemary is always a winner, and my family loves cumin and oregano on everything.

Yields 2-4|     15 minute prep time|  40 minute cook time| 55 minutes total

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne powder
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Assorted mixed veggies (I bought veggie packs from my local grocery store.)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
2. Rub some olive oil onto chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Toss veggies in remaining oil and season with salt and pepper. Place chicken onto pan and arrange veggies around chicken. Sprinkle entire pan with garlic powder, basil, and cayenne. Place into oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken reaches 160F (depends on the thickness of your chicken breasts.)
3. Serve along with rice.

Motivation Monday

Today is the day that matters.  What are you choosing to do today? Not tomorrow, not what you did yesterday.  Today. You can achieve whatever you put your mind to.  You want to walk for ten minutes, do it. It is always you vs. you.  No one else started exactly where you are today, and no one else can achieve exactly what you are going to achieve. Go you!

What is a SMART goal?  It's a set of guidelines to help you succeed with your goal.  Is your goal Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-based?   These can help you determine what you can do. 

Motivation Monday

Simple. Truth.

Topic Thursday

This simple form of exercise has so many health benefits!

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Here is a quick workout you can do anytime, anywhere!