SOUR PATCH GRAPES

So it's no surprise... i love candy!

I'm always looking for healthy alternatives to my favorite candies. Pinterest has become my very best friend when it comes to sharing recipes! 

So today, when I was at the Wilco gas station, I probably stood there for five minutes trying to rationalize buying and eating a box of sour patch kids. I tried everything way possible to talk myself into it. "You have earned it, You are 10lbs below what your goal weight was go for it, Your gonna workout when you get home anyway you'll burn it off". 

Fast forward 2hrs. later, I did get my workout in but I'm still craving those little sour beasts! The biggest thing I have learned in this weight loss journey is you CANNOT out work a bad diet. This realization was a hard pill to swallow but I know it to be true! 

THANK THE GOOD LORD ABOVE FOR PINTEREST! 

So now I'm aimlessly plugging in to Pinterest when BAM! I find the coolest recipe in the whole world! It was exactly what I needed so I definitely wanted to share it with everyone! THIS IS GENIUS! 

CANDIED GRAPES

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 box melon fusion jello
• Grapes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove grapes from stem and rinse with water thoroughly.
2. Strain in a colander.
3. Spread gelatin onto a plate or shallow bowl.
4. Coat grapes in gelatin.
5. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow gelatin to set.

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TACO SOUP

***Ingredients***

1 lb extra lean ground turkey, grass-fed beef, or ground chicken breast

1 onion, chopped

1 pkg ranch dressing mix 

1 pkg taco seasoning mix 

1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, drained

1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, drained

1 can (16 oz) whole kernel corn

1 can (8 oz) rotel-style tomatoes

1 can (8 oz) diced tomatoes

***Directions***

1. Brown meat & onions, drain

2. Mix ranch & taco seasonings into meat

3. Add the rest of the ingredients into mixture (you may also need to add a little bit of water)

4. Simmer for at least 1 hour (we let ours simmer in the crock pot but you could also cook in a large pan)

*** We usually double this recipe so we have leftovers for lunch during the week***

***Clean Eating Roasted Shrimp and Green Beans***

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES

***Ingredients***

For the beans:

1 lb. green beans trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper

For the shrimp:

1 lb. medium-large raw shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled

1 tbsp olive oil (plus a little extra to brush on roasting pan)

zest from one lemon (save the lemon and cut into fourths)

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

***Directions***

Preheat oven to 425.

Once the shrimp has been peeled and cleaned, rinse it under cold water. Be sure to pat the shrimp really dry (if the shrimp is not dry it will steam rather than roast!).

Place the trimmed and cut beans in a bowl and toss with extra virgin olive oil, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Cayenne pepper.

Place shrimp in another bowl with the extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.

Brush roasting pan with olive oil or use a non-stick spray, then arrange beans on pan in a single layer (as much as possible). Roast beans 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, toss the beans and arrange shrimp on top and roast 8-10 minutes more or until shrimp are just done.

Squeeze the four lemon quarters over the shrimp and beans and serve immediately.

Makes 2-4 servings.

TACO LETTUCE WRAP

***INGREDIENTS YOU NEED***

1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
1 Package Taco Seasoning
3/4 Cup Water
Shredded Cheese
Tomato’s
Sour Cream
Salsa
Lettuce

***INSTRUCTIONS***

Step 1 – In a pan, brown the ground beef until browned

Step 2 – Add the Taco Seasoning and water to the ground beef and simmer for five minutes

Step 3 – Using the Lettuce like a boat to make a wrap add a half cup of taco meat and then add your choice of fixings like tomato’s, cheese, sour cream, etc. Enjoy!

These are so easy to make, you could even make the taco meat and keep it warm in the slow cooker until you’re ready for supper.

3-DAY REFRESH POST RESULTS!

My Love-Hate Fix It All!

I'm a little late posting but I wanted to give y'all an update on how it went! As you can imagine it's not easy to do this program but it is well worth the time an effort that you have to put into it! 

Now... The Nitty Gritty

I lost 3lbs and I lost 3inches overall and my pants fit great! Also you can see that I really chiseled out a lot. I have also been doing P90 and was currently doing the "A" portion of the program at the same time I was doing the 3-Day Refresh!  I'm extremely impressed with my results and will do another round after the holidays. I would recommend this program to anyone who has maybe fell off the "clean eating" wagon or just overindulged  during the holidays to get a fresh jump start to getting back on track!

If you would like more information on the 3-Day Refresh just click HERE!

OK, I blew it last week! I didn't gain any weight, I didn't go up a pants size, but I did snack here and there on stuff I shouldn't have and I drank soda for the first time since June 4th! 

I know that don't sound very serious but it wasn't just one can of Dr. pepper, it was a can every time I got thirsty for almost an entire week. 

No big deal right? Wrong!!! 

I have felt sick every since the first can, I can't believe how it sucks the life right outta you, & the headaches, and the bloated feeling has got to go! 

Why did I do it when I knew it would make me feel awful?

Because I'm a stress eater by nature, it just so happened that I was to stressed to really eat so the "convenience thinking" started... One can will make me feel better and its just one can...

 NOPE! I was wrong!

So I am fixing it! 

THE 3-DAY REFRESH!

I have a love hate relationship with this program, however, I'm so grateful to Beachbody for offering it! I'm not gonna lie, it's a hard program! It's not that its demanding it's just that you really have to plan it out:) This pic was took on my day one of three and I'm very excited to get back to feeling like myself! I will post my results on day 3!

If you would like more information on the 3-Day Refresh click HERE!

PLAN AHEAD!

     EVERYONE ALWAYS ASK ME HOW I AVOID JUNK FOOD, TRUTH IS I WOULDN'T IF I DIDN'T PLAN AHEAD. I'M A STRESS EATER AND I LOVE ALL CARBS AND I ALWAYS CRAVE IT AT THE WORST TIME OF DAY! BEDTIME!
   
   
    SO HERE IS WHAT I DO...
SUNDAYS I PLAN MY MEALS FOR THE WEEK AND GO GET MY GROCERIES ACCORDINGLY. IF I GO WITHOUT MY LIST, I BLOW IT, SO I PLAN AHEAD.

     PISTACHIOS, ALMONDS, FRUIT, LEAN MEAT, GRANOLA, GREEK YOGURT, COTTAGE CHEESE, SILK ALMOND MILK, ETC. THIS IS A FEW FOR EXAMPLE.

      WHEN I KNOW I'M GOING TO BE TRAVELING THAT WEEK I MAKE SURE THAT MY SNACKS ARE PACKED WITH PROTEIN AND HEALTHY FATS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY I MAKE SURE ITS PORTABLE AND EASY TO GRAB AND GO.

    A FEW OF MY FAVORITE SNACKS ARE...

*WHOLE WHEAT BAGEL, TOASTED, WITH CREAM CHEESE TOPPED WITH TOMATOES SALT AND PEPPER! ITS SUPER EASY AND FAST TO MAKE, JUST PUT IT IN A SANDWICH BAG AND RUN!

     *1 LARGE BANANA AND BABY BELLE CHEESES! THIS USED TO BE MY FAVORITE QUICK AND EASY BUT SADLY I'M NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE ALOT OF POTASSIUM BECAUSE OF A MEDICINE THAT I'M CURRENTLY TAKING SO I SWITCHED THE BANANA FOR AN APPLE OR CANTALOUPE... I'M STILL TWEAKING THIS ONE...

     *THE GRAPES AND CHEESE KABOBS! THE EASIEST OF ALL THE QUICK SNACKS AND IF YOU HAVE KIDS IN THE CAR... ITS NOT MESSY! THIS ONE IS SUPER FILLING AND WILL GIVE YOU THAT SWEET & SAVORY TASTE. I LOVE IT BECAUSE WHEN MY MID AFTERNOON CRASH HITS (USUALLY IN THE CAR LINE OR WHILE WAITING FOR ALEX TO GET OUTTA CHEER) I JUST WANT SWEETS AND SALT! THIS TAKES CARE OF THAT AND BEST OF ALL...I DON'T MIND THE KIDS SNACKING ON THIS BEFORE DINNER!

     * LAST BUT NOT LEAST,  CELERY BOATS! NOT MY FAVORITE BUT IT HELPS ME MAINTAIN AND I CAN  MAKE IT TOLERABLE. LOL. WHEN I HAVE SPLURGED AND FEEL BLOATED, CRAPPY, AND STILL HUNGRY I EAT THESE. IF I NEED ENERGY I USE ALMOND BUTTER & DRIED CRANBERRIES. IF I NEED FILLER I USE SUNFLOWER BUTTER AND GOLDEN RAISINS. HOWEVER FOR TASTE ONLY I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER,ALMONDS AND A"FEW WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS". I KNOW... WEIRD RIGHT?!

    I HATE "REGRET"! AND I REFUSE TO "REGRET" A FOOD CHOICE! ITS POINTLESS, & ITS EMPTY. I DO STILL STRUGGLE WITH THIS BUT I WILL KEEP PLANING AHEAD AND PUSHING FORWARD!

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THE PHILLIPS FAMILY

IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I TRIED MY HAND AT BLOGGING BUT I'M BACK!

HERE'S THE UPDATED VERSION OF OUR FAMILY PICS, AMBER IS OUR BABY COUSIN WHO IS CURRENTLY WITHOUT HER PARENTS SO SHE STAYS WITH US MOST OF THE TIME AND THE BABY IS DANNY RAY (OUR MIRACLE BABY)! 

A FEW YEARS AGO WE TOOK OVER THE FAMILY BUSINESS FROM MY FATHER-IN-LAW AND ARE "MOVING MOUNTAINS" WITH IT. I CANT REALLY EXPRESS HOW BLESSED WE ARE. WE HAVE NEVER "NEEDED" FOR ANYTHING BUT NOW WE HAVE MADE IT OUR GOAL TO PAY IT FORWARD ALL WE CAN. 

I RECENTLY ADDED A NEW CAREER TO MY RESUME', IN ADDITION TO WIFE, MOM, BUTLER, SECRETARY, BILL COLLECTOR, AND PERSONAL ASSISTANT! I AM NOW A PROUD HEALTH & FITNESS COACH FOR BEACHBODY!

SO THIS PAGE I'M DEDICATING TO MY LIFE AND SIMPLE LIFE HACKS THAT I FIND. ALONG WITH HEALTH TIPS, RECIPES, AND TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE A LITTLE EASIER!

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FIT 2 FAT 2 FIT AGAIN

I'm one of those girls that has always struggled with weight issues. I'm a "MANIC MOM" who runs errands, shuttles my kids everywhere, I have the cool house in the neighborhood (so there is always extra kids around), cleaning & cooking, the list could go for days but I will spare you. The fuel to do this throughout the day is usually gas station peanuts, Slim Jim's and caffeine drinks just so that I can crash after dinner not able to lift a finger much less go for a run! I'm determined to find a plan that gets me back to the picture weight above and I want you to join me, suggestions and tips are welcome here... so let me have it. I'll keep y'all posted <3