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Summer is coming... what did you think when you read that? Did you say, "yeah, spring is in the air! I can't wait to bust out my summer clothes and swimsuit!!" 👙 👗Or did that just make you cringe a little bit? 😧
Check out my latest blog post for my spring into health game plan and all the details on my upcoming support and accountability group.
Who's excited for summer?! ☀️
Guys, you HAVE to try this. My 2 and 3 year old both asked for multiple plates and the hubby loved it too!
(I didn't add the stevia and didn't feel like it was lacking anything)
I am seriously beyond excited for this group coming up! If you have struggled to make sustainable healthy habits in the past-aka yo-yo dieting, this will be just the thing you need. We'll take simple eating habits one week at a time and build on each one for 8 weeks. We will have daily accountability, motivation and education. And when combined with a proven-to-work fitness program you can't go wrong. In fact, you can even get your money back if you're not a happy camper. (How many gyms can say that?!)
So here's what you do: pick your option, comment below or message me which one you want to do. I'll help you pick a fitness program you'll luv and then we will make some habits to last the year and beyond!
This is a LIMITED time offer and we start soon. Reserve your spot TODAY!
Just got my next fitness and nutrition Challenge Group set up! Phew! These groups are a ton of work, but I love doing them and helping my friends see such positive changes in their lives through balanced nutrition and exercise. Still room for a few more people ready to commit to their health and fitness. Message me for details. We start on MONDAY!!
This chicken wing recipe is SO easy and SOOOO delicious! They are crispy, easy and finger lickin' good and one of my family's FAVORITE dinners. I love how it has simple ingredients I always have on hand. Feel free to share!
Healthy Baked Chicken Wings
6 TBS olive oil
6 cloves of minced garlic
4 tsp chili powder (I'm kinda a wimp, so I half this)
2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
20-ish chicken wings
Preheat the oven to 375
In a gallon sized ziplock bag, combine olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Seal and moosh bag until spices are mixed into the oil. Add the chicken wings. Reseal and shake to coat. Arrange on baking sheet and cook for 1 hour or until crisp and heated through.
TIP: I like to mix the oil and spices and add the frozen wings and let them thaw and marinate all day. Then I arrange them on a pan and bake. MMM-MMM!!
ANOTHER TIP: If you're going to be busy, arrange them on the pan and set your oven on time bake and come home to the best chicken wings EVER!
Serve with some sautéd or steamed veggies and viola! You're family will be singing your praises for days
Please share with your wing-loving friends!
I love finding natural ways to clean things and I love being thrifty too! This technique uses vinegar and baking soda, both cheap, natural and things I have on hand. Use HOT HOT HOT water and dry your towels completely for best results. My washer has been working hard today getting all my towels odor-free! If you like this tip, feel free to share.
Truthful moment: The night before I started 21 Day Fix I texted my coach and was freaking out! I was so afraid to start something new, a lifestyle that I wasn't sure I could maintain. I was SCARED of FAILING. I didn't want to start something that I couldn't sustain; couldn't maintain. I didn't want to FAIL; I wasn't the type of person who failed. But you know what I didn't realize....?
I was already failing.
I was failing my family and myself by not taking care of my body and my mind and not being able to be there for them because I was so depressed and so unhealthy.
But because of my coach Stacy Richins Wilson I was able to have the support and confidence to start down a healthy path of balanced nutrition, exercise and personal development. And here I am, almost two years later, still exercising from home, by myself, in my pjs (lol!) and trying my darnedest to eat the right foods in a balanced way.
How am I still at it? How have I not quit?
It's because I'm a coach. It's because I became a leader to pay it forward. I decided to be the support that SO MANY NEED when they are starting something new. Sure, I love saving 25% on my Shakeology and programs. Sure, I love being able to supplement my income from home. Yes, I absolutely love being the support others need to reach their goals. And at the end of the day I love taking care of myself, discovering myself again and being the best me I can. Being consistent it more important than anything else. Am I perfect? Nope, but I'm consistent. I keep showing up and that my friends makes all the difference. I KNOW if I had been on my own when I started, my story would've been probably different and I'd still be where I was; struggling to just make it through a single day.
--->So every day I show up in my life, for my family, in my groups and every day I'm getting better than I was. If you have ever thought about making a health change, let's do it together! I was there. I know how it feels and I want to help YOU. If you have ever thought about being a support to others, let's do it together! The coaching opportunity might be just what you're looking for-financially and physically. I have challenge groups and coach training groups starting soon. You will not be alone.
Hey Katie sending a PM
Real Talk: Do any of my mom friends struggle with depression? I did...still do to some degree. It's real. It's not in your head. You feel alone. Empty. Hopeless. Tired. The things you should love and care about (like your kids and family) actually leave you feeling guilty (that you don't love them as much as you should/could) and sometimes you even feel anger and possibly resentment towards them.
I tried multiple types of medications over the last 15 years of my life which helped...a little... but every time I had a baby it got worse and worse. It was after baby #4 that I hit an all time low. I could still put on my mask and do the bare essentials, but just doing that would leave me exhausted and I'd need days to recover after I would work.
So how did I get from there to where I am now-completely off medications and happier than ever?
I credit a HUGE part of my turn around to nutrition. I loved this quote from this article:
"Nutrition and “super foods” play a very important role in mental health. There are many foods that naturally balance one’s levels of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Consequently, there are also many synthetic ingredients and chemicals added to our food supply that negatively affect our mood, brain function and cognitive function."
Since I started incorporating "super foods" into my daily diet I have been able to replace my antidepressant meds and vitamin supplements. I have energy. I have my life back. I don't have to pretend to be happy. And that feels pretty good.
Are there days where that dark side still tries to push through? You bet. But that darkness no longer runs my life. I am able to shove it aside, get exercising and make good choices with food so I can be the best me.
Food can literally heal our body. I'm not saying this will work for everyone, but if it works for one person, then I feel I must keep sharing....because I've found something that's totally changed me; something that works; something that's real, not fake or processed in a factory, but grown, made for our bodies from the earth.
If any of this resonated with you or if you know someone who struggles with depression please feel free to LIKE this post and SHARE and read this article-it's really good. Or just ask me more about it. I don't care if you're a stranger and we've never met or someone I've known since I was 8; having someone to talk to who gets it, helps.
You're not alone. There is hope. ((hugs))
Ever thought about working from home? What about getting paid to get healthy and fit AND help others? Then join me for a live online webinar on Thu at 8 pm MST to learn how ANYONE can make fitness your business. I don’t want to give it all away, but if any of these things sound like you, then this might be the answer you’re looking for.
-want to live a healthy (or healthier) life
-like helping others
-are a committed and dedicated worker
-want to help supplement your income from home
Message me for more details. The link to join will be in the comments. Click "save" to keep the info handy.
Feel free to share if you know anyone might be interested. Thanks!
Name that movie!! "I'm bakin' like a toasted cheeser! It's so HOT!" It's over 100 degrees at our place right now. Anyone else trying to get creative in the kitchen and avoid turning on the oven? Here's some ideas for some yummy salads to share (or keep to yourself!) What's your favorite go-to summer meal?
my shakeology arrived today!!!
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