Showing posts with label mother. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mother. Show all posts

Monday, December 29, 2014

2015 NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!




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!

Thursday, October 30, 2014

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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Sunday, October 26, 2014

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!


Sunday, January 29, 2012

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

Thursday, January 26, 2012

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










Tuesday, January 24, 2012


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