2015 NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!

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For the first time in my adult life, I will NOT have the New Years Resolution to lose weight! I can't really express how good this feels! I started the 21 Day fix on June 4th of 2014 and weighed in at 148lbs. My original goal was to lose 13lbs, but flash forward to today, I'm actually 20lbs lighter than the day I started my programs!  

This journey started out as a selfish "ME" project, I didn't really have high hopes that it would work but I thought I would give it a fair chance and finish the program. To my surprise at the end of 30 days I was down 10lbs, and felt great!

I WOULD LOVE TO COACH YOU, HELP YOU FIND THE PROGRAM THAT FITS YOU, AND  MOTIVATE YOU TO GET THE BODY YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED!

If you are ready to start your fitness journey, click HERE!

A FEW SIMPLE WAYS TO START EATING "CLEAN"!

1-Drink half your weight in water ounces each day! For example, I weight 130lbs and I drink a minimum of 65oz. If your not a fan of plain water, add fruit! My fav is cucumbers and lemon!

2-Get ride of fake foods! Rule of thumb here is... If its made in a plant DONT eat it and if it comes from a plant EAT IT! A way to start gradually is replace your refined breads and pasta thats made with white flour with ones made from whole grains.

3-Trick your tastebuds! when your used to using salt, & other additives for your food, it can be hard to adjust to the new subtle flavors of whole foods. So mix the Old with the New. For instance, from brown rice to white rice, mix the two and gradually decrease to amount of whit rice each time you make it until your eating only brown rice:)

4-More fruits and veggies! Add a piece of fruit with breakfast and lunch and add a portion of veggies to lunch and dinner!

5-MEAT and Protein! Start out by simply buying lean meat that was grass fed. Eggs need to be free range or pasture raised.

6-Organic fruits and veggies! 

7-Shopping! Most of the whole natural foods are found on the outside aisles of the store.

8-Lables are bad! Avoid hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors & colors, preservatives, high amounts of fat, sodium and added sugar. 

***IF IT HAS A LABEL-BAD***

***NO LABEL- GOOD***

*Last but not least- COOK AT HOME SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE PUTTING IN YOUR BODY!

Click HERE if you would like more information on clean eating and fitness motivation!

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***

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!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE HEALTH AND FITNESS COACHING PLEASE CLICK HERE!

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BIG BEAUTY IN SMALL PLACES

Have you ever just took the time to look at God's small but incredible creations? Flowers take forever to look this beautiful, then in what seems like overnight, they wilt and die. I'm sure that the day I paused to take this picture it didn't dawn on me that this flower was going to bridge a spiritual gap for me. Is life really that predictable?! On your death bed what are you going to remember, a small flower that took your breath away when you were 27, probably not but God puts the biggest beauty in the smallest places. When I'm wilting I only hope to remember this perfect little flower and smile because it stopped me in my tracks and made me realize the paradise of pure beauty and peace I have to look forward to in Heaven! 



And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus replied, "Truly, you will be with me today in paradise." (Luke23:42-43)





Nite y'all

MY OWN LITTLE WORLD

In my own little world it hardly ever rains
I've never gone hungry or always felt safe
I got some money in my pocket shoes on my feet
In my own little world
Population me
by: Mathew West

Have you ever stopped to think that your own little world is not about you? How do you want to contribute to this world? You cant end world hunger but you can feed the hungry little girl down the street. You cant make world peace but you can end a family feud by a kind word.  God opens doors that you think your not strong enough to go through but he does this to show you what you are capable of doing for Him. When my dad died in May I just knew I was going to die of a broken heart ( I know your thinking that's extreme) but the truth of the matter is my heart still isn't healed. Truthfully I don't think it ever will be but the fact of the matter is that God used this as a way to be more sensitive to others needs. Now my heart aches for everyone no matter how big or small their hurt is. God showed me that their was a place for people like me, its to be the shoulder to lean on for people who are in need of grace.

We all arrive here in this place,
Imperfect people in need of grace.
But that's why god sent his only son to die,
So that every broken heart could have a life inside.
So, just open up your broken heart

by :Matthew West

JUST FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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

That's me on the left... just a "typical" crazy 27yr. old... yea right!  Try Mother of 2, wife of 8yrs., and my husband is a workaholic that owns his own concrete finishing business (can anyone say "OCD"?).   Our lifestyle is not for everyone but it fits us just fine.  Anyways just as an intro I wanted to fill you in on the reason I'm starting to blog.  I have an "out of the box" view on some of life's most controversial topics because of my raising so I thought I would share it with y'all!  I'm open to any and all suggestions to making this blog better so please feel free to share any tips you may have.  Thank you all <3