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So many of the achievers of the world are all in on the “you can sleep when you’re dead” mindset. As a new mom, with a business to run, and…
People will see me post 3 day results and for sure think I am totally full of it. They don’t get how there can be such a drastic change in…
If you’ve been following along you know I just recently started a new fitness program, after having a baby. I was on rest from 28 weeks on, so I had…
So many of my clients tell me they struggle over the summer. Just when you’ve got a routine down, school gets out and you have to start all over again….
Easy as in easy to make AND easy to eat. I had a baby and regular meal prep just wasn’t cutting it. I needed things that took less time…
INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp red onion, diced 1 Tbsp tomato paste 2 C tomatoes, diced 1 C pepperoni, diced 10 eggs 1 small can sliced black olives…
INGREDIENTS 10 Eggs 3 Slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled. 1 Tomato, diced. 5 slices lunch meat (ham goes best taste wise but I like turkey better) 2 cups shredded potatoes….
Ingredients: ½ cup coconut flour ½ cup tapioca flour ½ cup coconut sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon poppyseeds pinch of salt ⅔ cup applesauce…
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons melted ghee, divided 2 cans wild caught albacore tuna packed in water, drained 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 large baked sweet potato, mashed, skin removed 1…
Ingredients 1 cup almond flour 1 cup coconut flour 2 bananas (the riper the better) 1 t vanilla extract 2 T coconut oil 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup…
There are so many ways I want to change the world. So many things I want women to know. All of them will shape me as a mother. I want…
I am a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. I’m not much of a dress up, wear heels, put on a gallon of make up, sort of girl, but February 14th,…
I started my fitness journey when I had a full time marketing career, and I spent almost all my time at work. I have worked at home so long, that…
I want to write this out before I have a baby and get all emotional and weird. I keep hearing that is going to happen lol, and then it…
Maybe football isn’t your thing. Maybe you just go to Superbowl parties because everyone else is going or because you just *have* to see Lady Gaga in the halftime show….
We can’t afford it. That is a line I heard a LOT in my house growing up. Whether it was true, or not, that was the mindset. We…
The mental side of your fitness journey is equally, if not more, important, than the physical side. No matter how much you know about food, workouts, cooking, or running shoes,…
I don’t want to sit in this uncomfortable chair. . I want to sit on that awesome couch instead. . I wish I was sitting on the couch. . I…
After 37 weeks of pregnancy, I’ve gotten pretty good at researching why I am craving what, and then adjusting with a healthy choice, so my body can get what it…
PALEO APPLE GLAZED TURKEY MEATBALLS Ingredients: 4 SERVINGS 1 pound Ground Turkey 3 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves ⅛ cups Applesauce #1 ⅓ cups slice Green Onion (Scallion) ⅓ cups Almond…
6 FREAKING Years. Damn. This is crazy. I’ve officially now been a Coach longer than I’ve done ANYTHING. Making it this long changes everything I believe…
This baby will not ruin my life. Yes I know that’s not a thing people say, or assume a mom needs to hear, but I’ve been very slow to convince…
Need to stay full? Struggle with blood sugar issues, or the 2pm “energy drop” during the day? Eat your fats!!! Think of your metabolism / body as a fire. We…
It’s about that time of year. People are enjoying their holidays, but they are also sooooo ready to get back on track. They want to stop the money hemorrhage, put…
Do the holidays stress you out? They don’t have to! So many times that stress can lead to over eating, over drinking, over spending, and under sleeping. None of these…
You may, or may not know this, but sleep has a huge affect on weight loss and fitness. The ideal amount of sleep for weight loss is 7 hours. As…
1. Water Bottle is KEY. Have a bottle with you at all times, ideally one you can easily refill, that doesn’t leak or have condensation etc. I work from…
I have had 4 big moments over the last month and they’ve lead me to quite an emotional place. Each one has served as a small slap in the…
I have so many friends who work in network marketing. I am pretty sure I have a friend in every company that exists =P Clothes, makeup, skincare, home goods, natural…
Ugh. People kill me sometimes.I swear my job was easier when I didn’t get attached to every person who sent me an email. My walls have come down over the…
I am laying in bed, watching my baby girl wake up, enjoying the silence, and thinking about dreams. I chose a hard career path. Well, a hard path for someone…
The Thanksgiving holiday is usually associated with overeating. It’s all about food! This wouldn’t be so bad, except it’s immediately followed by a 3 day weekend for many people, which…
With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, many people see it as a day to take off from their goals, because of tradition or other reasons. One of the reasons I’ve…
As the time change has made it darker, getting up early enough for breakfast is getting harder, so the hubby asked for easy pre-made breakfast. This is what I came…
Random slow cooker mash up ended up great. I am trying some easier “throw together” options now that we have a baby on the way. I usually make everything from…
This is a very common concern, and it’s possible, with your current habits, and current spending, you might not see the available money. I totally get that! I spent most…
Most people know that I usually cook all of our food. Even with traveling for a year, in our car, I had my slow cooker, my “good knife” and a…
I am not sure if you know that I spent years struggling with eating disorders, but I have a lot of experience in this arena. I was bulimic, in high…
Ingredients: 1 head of Cabbage 1 pound Ground Beef or Turkey Taco Seasoning. I use Penzy’s, but any will do. Enchilada Sauce. I use the recipe from Against All Grain…
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I was an overweight kid. Candy was my jam! I certainly looked forward to Halloween, although I am almost as…
This is a crowd favorite, and you may have had it at Soup Plantation (Sweet Tomatoes) or bought a similar version, in a salad kit, from Costco. This is the…
Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless pork loin. Center cut is what I use. 2-6 sweet potatoes, I prefer the smaller, because too much sweet potato is too much for me, so…
Ingredients: 2 lb stewing beef 2 tbsp paleo cooking fat; (I used olive oil) 4 cups beef stock 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and…
I wonder if there is anything you are telling yourself that just isn’t true anymore? For almost 20 years I got acrylic nails, because “I’m a nail biter”. When I…
I’m not sure about you, but potlucks have always been a part of my life. Whether it was working in a call center, where it’s ALWAYS someone’s birthday lol, or…
If you are anything like me, you are counting down the days until the election is over, so you can have Facebook back. It’s so painful on Facebook right…
This weekend is my 2 year wedding anniversary. September pretty much wraps up the infamous “wedding season” that runs through the summer, and the invites stop showing up in the…
I’ve been deeply struggling with something the last 5 months, that I wasn’t sure I wanted to share. Honestly, I thought it was really, well, weird. After sharing…
I packed Snow’s lunch on Sunday night, but I have no idea what he actually takes in his lunch. On Monday I asked him “How was your lunch?” and he…
A friend I haven’t been in a lot of touch with just asked me “How has your year been?” and my immediate (in my head) response was “It’s probably been…
Do you ever get jealous because someone is further ahead than you? Like they lost weight faster, they make more money, they got pregnant or married sooner, or they finished…
I wanted to update you all on my post from about a month ago, saying I was worried about being depressed, and reaching out to a therapist here in Austin….
I think it’s time for me to do a hand check. I’m sharing with you, in case it’s time for you to do the same. Do you know what that…
You probably already know that my online course, available atwww.LearntoMealPlan.com, details exactly how I plan, and prep, all our food. I thought I’d share just 5 easy tips to get…
My friend replied to one of my comments yesterday, that she has a hard time asking for help, or admitting days are hard as a mom of twins, because she…
It is no secret that yoga became a big part of my life when I got sick a few years back, and wasn’t allowed to workout. I had no…
1) Wean Yourself Off. Cold turkey is not only mentally hard, but can be very painful, if you’ve become addicted. Caffeine and sugar addictions are very real things! If…
1) Look for Hotels with Refrigerators and Microwaves – I personally check this every time there is a hotel reservation. Most of the time if these items are not standard,…
1) Have Plenty of Workout Clothes – If you are very busy, you will have trouble getting extra loads of laundry done each week. I recommend that you have 5…
I read about a jillion articles on hydration, tips on staying ahead of it, signs of dehydration, and so on. I probably could have made a list of 50 different…
This makes me really uncomfortable to talk about, but it’s time. It’s BEEN TIME. I posted quite some time ago that I had found my way to Jesus, but…
I am NOT condoning fast food. I am also not an idiot, and I know that 80% of Americans eat fast food at least once a month. I figure,…
Does anyone else avoid getting excited in order to avoid disappointment??? Disappointment is my least favorite emotion. Over the years I think I was disappointed too many times, and it…
The longer I am a coach, the less I think of what I’ve accomplished. Like, the less I think it’s noteworthy or special. Honestly I’ve almost gotten a little ashamed…
I have been a coach for almost 6 years now, and I have heard some of the craziest things. Heck before I did this, I tried some crazy things. Now…
Have you ever noticed that when we travel we never treat it like the point is to GET to the place we’re going? I’ve never heard of anyone planning a…
When I look at the timeline of when I got divorced, to this moment, I am amazed at how much more I’ve experienced in the last 7 years, than I…
Last night before bed, I just sort of sighed to my husband that I was sad. I didn’t find any joy in any of my regular things. Church, yoga,…
A friend of mine, who I at one point considered myself to be extremely close with, shared a photo on my Facebook timeline the other day. I’ve been thinking about…
Sausage Egg Roll In A Bowl Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork sausage 6 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage 1/4 cup shredded carrots 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger,…
I started my fitness journey totally clueless. I took the tiniest baby steps toward healthier choices and did what I thought was best. I still stand by the fact that…
Memorial Day tends to mark the beginning of Summer travel. The first 3 day weekend of good weather, many kids are out of school, and the need to shake of…
Do You Ever Miss the Couple You and Your Husband Used to Be? I do. Sometimes I’m like “wait what, did you say forever? Like we’re married until we die?”…
I picked my friend Bridgette up from the airport last week and it got me thinking about something I hadn’t ever considered before. Really got me reflecting. I mean of…
People tell me a lot of things they don’t tell anyone else. I hear some of the darkest parts of people’s lives. After 6 years, I’ve heard more than…
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered (about 3/4 pound)…
This bathroom selfie of me popped up in my Facebook Memories last week and just sighed. I was instantly sad for the girl in that pic. Then my husband…
Do you? I do, and for the longest time that girl seemed impossible to reach. For the record, I started crying writing this, soooo consider yourself warned. I have…
We’ve all been there. Feeling gross, uncomfortable, and like we gained an entire pant size overnight, or for me, over a plane ride sometimes! I learned SO much about my…
Do you ever stop and look at your life and just wonder: How the F*@% did I end up here? I do. Sometimes when I think about the…
Paleo creamy pasta! Fresh zoodles (zucchini noodles) with diced chicken breast and cherry tomatoes with avocado sauce =D INGREDIENTS: Noodles: 1 medium zucchini per serving (2 for my recipe)…
INGREDIENTS: 20 medium or large shrimp (peeled and deveined) 1 package pre-cooked smoked kielbasa sausage, chopped (choose your favorite) 1 diced red bell pepper 1 diced yellow bell pepper 1/2…
Something I find fascinating is the way we shape our identity on the negative first. I notice that women who tend to yo-yo diet consider themselves a fat person who…
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Do you ever think about all the different people you’ve been? There are 100 pounds between the girl I was and the woman I am, and equally as many versions…
I am playing small right now and it’s horrifying. I feel like all the struggles, that have been my training ground for greatness, are going to waste. It’s exceedingly clear…
Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 yellow, red or orange bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1 large…
Ingredients 2 lbs. lean ground beef or turkey 1 red onion, chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 1 large can (29.5 oz) can tomato sauce 1 can (16 oz) diced…
I had a moment today where someone said something so ridiculous that I actually had to physically stop myself from speaking for a moment and get right first. As you…
I love Pad Thai, the closest take out place to my work is a Thai restaurant and I’m constantly tempted by my co-workers lunches. Luckily for me, this is my fiancé’s favorite…
Why is it that we can love the seasons of the earth, but not of our own lives? We can find beauty in the dreariest of winters. We enjoy the…
Did you know that one out of three kids is overweight or obese? 75.2% of kids between ages 3 and 15 do not get 60 minutes of recommended daily exercise. Gone are…
Ingredients: 1 lb large strawberries 8 oz. cream cheese, softened (can use 1/3 less fat) 3-4 tbsp powdered sugar (4 tbsp for a sweeter filling) 1 tsp vanilla extract Graham…
Someone else cannot tell you if what you do is valuable or not. Well then can TELL you, but it doesn’t mean sh*t 😛 I have worked at so many…
People who know my passion and insane work ethic are always surprised to know that I’ve been fired from most of my jobs. I held over 30 positions in 15…
Do you struggle with any addictions? I have, and probably always will. At this point in my life my food, alcohol, and shopping addictions are all in check, but it…
Do you ever tell yourself, “When I ___, then I’ll be good enough?” How about “When I achieve____, then what I have to say will matter?” Or maybe my personal…
Worth the read, but long, as always … I wrote something to my team the other day that seems SO fitting today, at the end of another amazing day giving…
I hope you’re having an amazing 2016. I am posting to see if you had any goals you’d like to share with me? I hope so! Did you see my free…
I know everyone is watching the Superbowl, and I’m supposed to keep it light, and be all Go Broncos or Go Panthers, but I’ve got some #realtalk for you tonight….
I found myself frustrated AGAIN yesterday. A thought that’s been creeping up a lot lately popped into my head. I thought to myself: Why am I STILL struggling? Life is…
I feel like this is a good time to mention that I am f@#$%&*@! terrified. Scared out of my mind. I’ve been talking about my meal planning series for 6…
Can I share something with you? I am one of the most grateful people I know, and I still have moments of extreme ingratitude. I don’t always notice, but today,…
How does your husband love you? Are you looking for it every day? It doesn’t always come in the way you think it will. We tend to look for love…
This isn’t one of those articles that sounds bad in the title, but turns out to be a feel good about all the great stuff that is going to…
Everything that makes me absolutely crazy about my husband, is everything I desperately need. When I am at my weakest, only his strengths can help me find my way. I…
This used to be really hard for me. I either said yes when I didn’t want to, or searched frantically in my brain for reasons why I just “couldn’t”. I…
It has been proven that when you judge, or hate on, someone else, it actually points out what you dislike about YOURSELF. It’s not fair to put your own self-doubt,…
I totally had to check myself for being a jerk at the airport this morning. I was getting all judgmental and elitist with the holiday travelers. I am a very…
Are you a supporter or a hater? It’s pretty easy to tell where you fall when you look at it. If you find yourself rolling your eyes, blocking people, hoping…
INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup brown sugar, packed ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground ginger ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg 1 dash ground cloves 1 Tbsp. butter,…
I have made a vision board every year since I started my journey. I have every single one of them. Every time I put my new one up, someone asks…
I had a moment a couple weeks ago that I didn’t tell anyone about. Eventually I shared it with my husband and my life coach, but I still didn’t have…
There are moments when I want to quit. There are moments I want to settle. There are moments I feel like a terrible leader and an inadequate woman. There are…
Have you ever been broken up into groups and think, “Oh I’m going to be the group leader… step aside EVERYONE ELSE” LOL ? Are you the one who always…
I got a message from a customer today, who told me I was always beautiful inside, even when I was overweight. As much as I appreciated the sentiment, I absolutely…
I originally got this recipe from the Ultimate Reset back in 2013, but it quickly became a huge favorite and I made a couple tweaks to make it better, and…
When I found myself divorced, bankrupt, obese and suicidal at only 28 … I made a list. Yep the only way I knew to hold it together when my life…
You all know I like to keep it really simple. I don’t like complicated and if I can cook it all in one pan, or throw it in a slowcooker,…
This is what a typical day of eating looks like for me. I felt the need to post it because I hear the craziest things about why people don’t want…
People are always asking me how to make cauliflower rice. I’m not even kidding, it’s only two steps. Put in food processor, put in skillet. The end! Don’t add oil…
Are you afraid of failure? I’m not. To me failure is the only acceptable option. I lift weights, the heavier the better, and I never lift anything I can finish….
Some women feel they lose their beauty as they age. Some women are afraid to turn 30. Some women are clinging to youth as if it is something that defines…
Someone asked me about the pasta I use since we don’t eat gluten or corn. That can be tricky! It’s Tinkyada Organic Brown Rice Pasta and I get it at…
Are you one of those people where nothing is ever good enough? You can find a way to make ANYTHING better? I am. People will try and tell you it’s…
6 weeks ago I arrived in Austin with almost 20 pounds of travel weight. Not bad for a year in the car, but not awesome either. I was staring down…
You know what is really crazy? At this point, I don’t even remember being that heavy. I don’t know who that girl is. I no longer speak victim, I don’t…
So … I deleted my Facebook app from my phone last night. Yep, totally uninstalled it. I posted my 3 best things and then cut the cord. Does that have…
I did something this morning that I have never done before and it has me tearing up. Huge reflection moment. This post-it note doesn’t mean anything to you but it…
Have you ever found that when your weight goes up, taking care of the rest of you goes down too? The more weight I have on my body, the less…
Honest post time. Why am I alone at an event I drove 3 days to get to? Why am I hiding out while the other couple hundred people are dressed…
I am constantly amazed at how much I enjoy my own company. Hours and hours alone suit me just fine. No radio or TV, no anxious need to avoid my…
I don’t believe in being an untouchable leader. No amount of success will ever separate me from the people I am blessed to work with every day.I know a lot…
I think it’s interesting that when people find out what I do, they immediately think I am going to try and sell them on joining my team, being a “sales…
A thought has been sitting with me since a conversation I had last Friday afternoon. I have a question for you all, yet some context is required to ask it….
Being in a Group X room out here in Austin has me missing San Diego hard <3 Most people know I like to work alone, in business, fitness or even…
It’s #WomanCrushWednesday!!! This week our spotlight is on the amazing Sarah Smith <3 She is an inspiration to me in SO many ways. The biggest is that she has MS, but…
This is something I learned the hard way. Before I lost my 100 pounds I had lost 30, 50, even 60 at a time before. It always came off really…
You know what day it is!!! Yep it’s #transformationtuesday 😀 Each week I make sure to tell a small part of my story, so that all our new followers can get an…
This is it kids, we’re home. Everything we own, including this adorable gift from our property manager lol. She clearly understood we didn’t have much :p I love that we…
For my first official post as an Austin resident, it’s time for #WomanCrushWednesday!!!! This week I am crushing on a friend from waaaaay back, Sarah Howbert <3 Drop some love in…
Wow it has been such a crazy ride. We’ve been totally free, no real address, no real home, for 300 straight days. Just me, Snow and Charlie, with everything we…
I was watching my niece paint this the other day. I know, I know, I don’t even have my own kids and I’m already subjecting you to kid art LOL….
You may have noticed I spent the last week hiding from the internet. LOL yeah that’s what me “offline” looks like, I know it’s like a regular person’s busy day…
Whoooo!!!! It’s #womancrushwednesday!!!! You know what that means grin emoticon Yep, today I am woman crushin on my Grandma, Margaret Ongstad <3 <3 <3 Every week on Wednesday I take #WCW…
Obligation to other people has always been the biggest reason I’ve never committed suicide. I remember 5 years ago at my lowest low, the one thing that kept me from…
I am so fascinated at my own growth sometimes. One of my biggest issues used to be wanting things to go my way. I needed to control things, know what…
Every time a new nonsense weight loss fad pops up on the scene I just have to stop and say thank you. The more crazy it is the bigger the…
I hope you didn’t think that just because it was #WaterParkWednesday, that I forgot about #WomanCrushWednesday!!!! I didn’t and I am stopping to tell you that this week I am…
Let me tell you a story that came to me after my post yesterday. Before we go further I want to say that this is NOT meant to be a…
As a successful Team Beachbody coach who has lost over 100 pounds, now makes 6 figures, and travels anywhere I want, it’s impossible not to look back at my life and see…
You know what day it is!!!! It’s #WomanCrushWednesday!!!! This week I’m crushing on Shara Swier <3 Just for some context, every week on Wednesday, instead of celebrating celebrities and fitness…
I don’t know what you see when you look at this picture. Maybe a lot of purple, some fun wallpaper, or just people in a group. Maybe you know someone…
You didn’t think I’d forget #WomanCrushWednesday just because I was running amuck in Nashville did you?! No way! This week I’m girl crushing all over my sister Nancy Retynski ???…
Does anyone else look forward to #WomanCrushWednesday as much as I do!??! This week I am totally crushin on Ashley Marie Timms <3 <3 <3 Will you drop some love below for…
Okay I am not sure about you guys, but I was a big drinker before I started my journey of losing 110 lbs. Most my friendships were based around drinking…
You all know what day it is!!!! Yep it’s #womancrushwednesday and I’ve got some love for Dianne Scott Gablenz Johnson (aka my Mom) today 😀 If you didn’t know, I…
You all know what day it is!!!! It’s #WomanCrushWednesday!!! This week I’m crushin on Jen Hibbits. Will you show her some girl love by dropping a sticker in the comments…
I know it’s late to be doing a whole pour your heart out thing. The marketer in me is like “Noooooooo…don’t do it” LOL. Regardless, you know me, if it’s on…
It’s #WomanCrushWednesday!!! This week I’m crushing hard on Kasey Phillips <3 <3 <3 Can you drop some love below is she inspires you too?!? For those of you who don’t know, instead…
I am looking to personally mentor 5 women next month. I am looking for women who are really ready to take control of their own lives through growth, commitment, and…
I have been helping others with fitness, finance and relationship goals for the past 5 years. It hasn’t always been this easy to just let things go and stay…
A couple years ago I woke up to a text message to someone on my coaching team who was totally depressed because she had lost her way on her fitness…
Will you help me love all over my #womancrushwednesday Marina Ortega!?!? Drop a sticker if you love strong mamas!!! If you didn’t know, each week I pick one woman from…
INGREDIENTS: 4 Zucchini 2 Slices High Quality Thick Bacon 1 head cauliflower 6 cloves garlic Himalayan salt Small handful of fresh basil 1/3 Can Full Fat Coconut Milk Coconut Oil…
In general I run my social media accounts to celebrate others, help people think differently and inspire them to be better. It’s not the “Hey look at Amber” show :0)…
Did you think I’d forgotten that it’s #WomanCrushWednesday!?!? Never!!! Will you drop a sticker in the comments to help me celebrate the amazingness that is Cindy Lutz Shuck?!!? If you…
Or are you looking for a reason to keep going? I walked out for my run this morning into those dark clouds and rain. The sun break opened up…
I worry that a new follower will make an assumption from one of my posts and decide who I am. They’ll see a yoga mat and roll their eyes and…
It’s Woman Crush Wednesday again!!! Today’s #WCW is Usha Tunnell!!! Can you drop a sticker in the comments to support this amazing woman?! As I mention every week, I don’t…
I am so glad I learned that money is the most important thing in life very early on. It means you’ll have great relationships, lots of fun, a great family,…
INGREDIENTS 6 slices good quality thick bacon 1 Bunch chopped asparagus 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 cups spinach, cut or torn into bite-sized pieces 2 chicken breasts 1 large ripe…
I am so glad I learned that money is the most important thing in life very early on. It means you’ll have great relationships, lots of fun, a great family,…
THE STORY OF THE CRAB BUCKET One time a man was walking along the beach and saw another man fishing in the surf with a bait bucket beside him. As…
I’m NOT a runner. That’s what I always say. I’m all #yeahdontputmedownforcardio. Is that true though? I am NOT anything? I wonder. No. That is a story I tell…
I am super excited for this week’s Woman Crush Wednesday!!! Will you drop a sticker below to show how much we love Candice!?!? You may have noticed last week that…
Drop a sticker in the comments to help me celebrate Rosa!!! Some people do Woman Crush Wednesday for famous people or figure competitors they follow, stuff like that. I realized…
If there’s one fact about life, it’s that it can suddenly kick you right in the butt and distract you from your business, your fitness, and a lot of…
I put a post up on Facebook a little bit ago, and it got a crazy reaction. (See original post on my page here to view comments). The post was…
I have had some awesome news on my mind since last week, and with the Cancun trip going on, I kept putting off sharing it because I wanted to take…
If you’ve been following along, you know that my husband and I are traveling for our first year of marriage. We work online and we can do that from anywhere…
I’ve been in leadership positions for quite some time now. When I was 5 I was already telling everyone what to do LOL. As an oldest sibling, and a generally…
When I was a kid I brought my mom flowers from the yard like all the time. I don’t know how old I was when I brought her a handful…
My husband Snow and I have been together for a little over 5 years. For 5 years he has been picking me up from the airport. For 5 years I…
Last night I had the opportunity to do something that very few people will ever do. I walked across 12 feet of fiery, burning coals. This is actually a pretty…
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the last 4 years is that if you want it, you can have it. It really is THAT simple. You don’t have…
I have been pretty quiet on social media lately. There isn’t anything wrong, I’m just working and serving, quietly and consistently. The past year of my life has been one…
I am 33. I am a Libra. I am married, for 115 days as of the writing of this post. I’ve been divorced. My shoe size is 10. I was…
I read an article once about being an entrepreneur that stuck with me. The basic gist was that in entrepreneurship there are far more lows than highs. There are far…
I get this question pretty often. Most people want to know the best way to get the maximum results for their effort. I think that is fair, I mean don’t…
Yep the FREE 5 Day Meal Planning Challenge is BACK!!! If you would like to join us just go to http://bit.ly/jointhefreechallenge!!! So you know we all get off track now and…
One of the most common questions I get in my inbox, or on my Facebook page, is about my skin. I have lost 109 pounds, and 21 inches came directly…
Ingredients: 3/4 Cup Coconut Aminos 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice 3 tablespoons Raw Organic Honey 1 Teaspoon Fish or Clam Sauce 3 Garlic Cloves (Minced) 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger…
4 years ago I started a journey. I took the very scary step of sharing that journey with you all. I had not lost that much weight yet, I had…
Ingredients: Coconut oil, for greasing dish 1 pound cooked, shredded chicken. ( baked mine and threw it in the food processor, you’re shocked I know) 1 (14 ounce) can red…
Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Do you know the difference? I am proud, pajama wearing, book reading, drinking wine alone, praying they cancel plans, introvert. There has been…
“Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as…
Ingredients: Head of Cauliflower 5 Cloves Garlic 1/2 Cup Veggie or Chicken Stock 1/2 Medium Onion 1 Zucchini 1 Carrot 1 Pound Ground Beef 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste Coconut Oil…
Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breasts, Diced 2-3 Medium Sweet Potatoes, Baked in Advance Assorted Veggies of Your Choice (Zucchini, Broccoli, Cauliflower, etc) , Chopped 2 Cloves Minced Garlic 1/4 Onion, Diced…