First Day of Winter

Let's talk about food prep for a minute. One of the most valuable things I do in my week is sit down and decide what to eat. I make a menu, make a shopping list and that's where food prep starts. I prep half a week on Sunday and half on Wednesday. This is what works for me. You may want to prep for the whole week and just do it once. Sometimes I don't cook the food but I wash, cut and portion everything so that when I'm ready it's super easy.

The holidays are here! Enjoy your favorite things. Focus on memories and not just food. It's all about portion control! You got this!

On a more personal note it's been a crazy busy month for me. I started an amazing new job. I enjoyed the thanksgiving holiday with my family. I will have all my kids on Christmas day and I can't wait for the memories, fun, and christmas magic!

#21dayfix #healthy

Strawberries and cream over night oats

1/4 c steel cut or old fashioned oats
1/2 tsp ground flaxseed
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 c strawberries
2 tsp. Maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS
In a glass jar combine oats, flaxseed, milk and vanilla. Top with strawberries and refrigerate  overnight. Add syrup and eat cold or warm up 30 seconds. YuMyY

#21dayfix #beachbody #weightloss #21dfx

healthy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

My toddler is obsessed with cookies. Here is an easy, healthier, option for cookies thay are sooooooo good.

1 can pumpkin  (small can)
1 box spice cake mix
Chocolate chips (more or less depending on your preference. I like the mini Chocolate chips but use whatever I have)

Mix it up and bake 350 for 10 mins. I like to make them small and use the small scoop from pampered chef. You may need to adjust cooking time depending on size.

If I do eat these I count 3 as 1 yellow and 1/2 blue.
#weightloss #beachbody #21dayfix

the results are in

I lost 12 lbs in 21 days on #21dayfix 

overall wellness

There is so much more to health than weight, diet and fitness. Mental clarity and well being is something I have been really working on this past year. I have GAD- general anxiety disorder. Some of the things I do to calm my anxiety:

Color
Diffuse Essential Oils
Meditate
Writing

I've been very stressed this week and sick. So I spent time before bed to color and do some yoga.

Serenity

my fave snack

Whole wheat toast, Peanut butter (I use PB powder) 1/2 sliced banana, and 5-7 chocolate chips...  if I've been good today. Yummm

For 21 day fix this is yellow, purple, and blue.
#21dayfix  #beachbody  #weightloss #noExcuses #healthysnack

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.... yummm

Happy Tuesday!

This morning I made a super delicious oatmeal. Here is the recipe...

1 cup water1/4 cup apple 

1 apple, cored and chopped (I used a granny smith)

2/3 cup rolled oats1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Combine the water, apple juice, and apples in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, and stir in the rolled oats and cinnamon. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 3 minutes.

I counted this as one yellow and one purple for #21dayfix.