Turkey burgers

Hello everyone :)

I love turkey! Especially turkey burgers ! Yum... Grab some grounded lean turkey at the store and boom your set!
This easy meal is healthy and a great way to change up your everyday burgers :)

Ground lean turkey
1/2 chopped onions
1/2 chopped tomato
Teaspoon ground pepper

Mix these up and spray your pan with olive oil .. Cook on low .

Or grill .. Whatever works for u!

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Toned .. Strong...proud... Hate all you want :)

Hello,

Today is your day.. Make a choice that will affect the rest of your life for the best! Exercise works wonders! It Makes you feel younger.. Your confidence goes up and your a more positive person. I've met many negative people as I've worked towards my fitness goal... But haters gonna hate! Live the life for you and only you! Don't give in to the cruel comments they puke out... Stand strong and work towards your goal!!
I will be your cheerleader along the way ... You have a huge fitness community that started where you are today. Give it 2 or 3 days a
Week and maintain a solid routine. Live for you and your health. We all have different goals but in the end we have HEALTHY in common!

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Positive always!

Hello there!

whatever life has in store for you.. Rise above it and push through. Hard times will always throw a curve ball at us. Focus on what your goal is and thrive! make sure to cook your own meals.. Plan on Taking the time to organize your junk drawer and weed out what's bad!
Feed your body the good clean food it craves and it will repay you ten fold.
Remain calm... Patience is key.

Grilled chicken - seasoned with Mrs.dash grilling :)

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Stay stocked!

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Keep your fridge stocked with veggies and fruits! it's easy to not eat veggies when you don't have them... BUY fruits.. Veggies and incorporate them into your meals. Everyone has their own favorites ... In this case I love to substitute sweetness with strawberries.... My kids also enjoy them! Stay stocked my friends!

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Fuel your body :)

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Don't just settle for food that doesn't do anything good for you. If you work out throughout the week.. Reward your body with a healthy meal. This will make a huge difference when it comes to your personal results! :) Keep up the good work everyone ... Make every meal well worth it.

Grilled chicken
Grilled squash
Fresh spinach, grapes, avocado
1/2 cup wheat pasta

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NEVER A DIET....ONLY A LIFESTYLE!

Hello,

Good healthy eating is a part of every fitness plan. I don't believe in the word "diet" that to me doesn't exist. The minute we feel we're on a diet we worry too much about "how much we've lost" or "if my pants fit good"
DO NOT set yourself up for future failure! Think of your journey as a lifestyle. Just live!!! Eat good everyday & workout 3 times a week if you can. Don't aim for a size zero! Just maintain a healthy habit by eating more veggies and drinking more water. Healthy comes in ALL shapes and sizes. YOU
Know if your eating right or not. Make
the commitment to a healthier lifestyle... That's my mentality. Enjoy your life without the negativity the word diet brings you.
If you plan on parting with some Lb's then just eat healthy.. And work out ..cardio is amazing:)

Live free ... Live healthy ;)

Grilled chicken
Fresh spinach, grilled green onions,1/2 avocado, granola clusters & green grapes for sweetness.

Nothing fancy .. Just simple :)


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Stay on track!

Hello,

Giving up is NOT an option...the meaning of commitment is in you. Commit to healthy... Commit to change! Change is good. Whispers in your ears will tell you to give up.... Negative comments will make you think you CAN'T...But the Drive within you will keep you on track. this is not as easy as it seems... It's hard... It will take time. Results will only be as good as your determination. I've said it before and ill preach it again... "Don't aim for a size... Aim for a healthier you"
A wonderful fitness journey awaits you!


Grilled chicken and topped with grilled green onion and sprouts.
Seasoned with mrs.dash
Sautéed broccoli,squash &
Side of cold radishes for a crunchy texture :)

Enjoy!

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Beef & spinach! Strong bones!

Hello everyone,

Tonight feels like a spinach kind of night... Oh yea and don't forget the beef! Spinach is loaded with vitamin K... This green leafy veggie is loaded with nutrients! Vitamin K is critically important when it comes to building strong bones!! Did you know 1 cup of spinach gives you 200 percent of the daily value of vitamin k! If we're gonna get healthy lets start from the inside! Get your vitamin K on people :) strong bones ... Stronger you! here's a yummy recipe I put together...I hope you enjoy:) think strong.... Live strong!

Beef thin cut breakfast steak
Cut into small pieces.. Use low heat in a small pan and pour a but of olive oil. Mix oil and steak together. Sprinkle pepper in. Next cut up some green onions, 1 tomato and mix in. Keep heat in low. Wait about 2 min.. 2 cups of fresh spinach and place lid on the pan. Let it cool in low heat. Then shift as needed. Cook thoroughly then your ready to eat :)

On the side... Boil 1 cup of whole grain wheat pasta :) that's it .. No salt just the wheat pasta.

Enjoy!

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Cook your meals!!

Hello everyone,

One of the best ways to ease your way into a healthier meal planning is to cook your own meals. Plan ahead! If you make it a point to pack your lunch you will be less tempted to go to a drive thru. If your barely easing into this whole process then start by packing your lunch just two days out of the week. Plus this will save you tons of money! We all need a little extra during the holidays so it will definitely save you some green! By packing your lunch during the week you will enjoy your cheat meal a lot more by the weekend. The truth is you don't have to completely change your life .. Just adapt slowly and before you know it ... You will be packing your lunch everyday. Save money and gain a healthier routine. Sounds like a sweet deal to me!

Grilled chicken .. Use mrs. Dash.
Garden mix (available at walmart)Add sliced green apples..sun dried cherries..blueberry granola clusters. Optional- top with raspberry merlot dressing for an extra kick.

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Absolutely no regrets!!

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Never regret anything you've done in life. I appreciate all the amazing doors that have opened in front of me because i have experienced all the doors that have shut ... "More like slammed" in my face. Live in the moment ...live today like it was your last. Live positive ... Live healthy...you will have no regrets ... I guarantee you this! If anything is possible it starts with you... It ends with you. Begin the journey today... What journey you ask? The journey of a healthy road that I found and absolutely recommend to all. The road that tests your
Abilities to succeed. We master everything in life with practice ...but one thing we always neglect is our bodies. Take the road less traveled... Take the hard cold pavement and walk, jog or run that endless rainbow. There is a pot of gold waiting for you.. It's disguised as a mirror with your beautiful reflection full of sweat. You will cry .. You will give up... I guarantee you will be sore.. But I PROMISE you will love it .. Only to do it all over again and again. Live life with no regrets. Whatever your goal.. Stay focused. No one but you will lead you to victory.


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Rise above the negative

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Standing tall when others are trying to bring you down is very hard. Whatever your dreams are in life don't give up. My journey is only possible if I have a positive view on life. Reaching out to those that may need a little motivation is what I do. You can make a huge difference if you support someone else's dreams or short term
Goals. We've all had our share of the ugly negativity .. Lets cut that chain reaction and change it up.

Get out there and stay motivated :) make the change for healthy today ! Start your week off with a goal and go from there. Don't stress over your weight... It's how "you feel" what is important here. Having positive influence is key. Family and friends have a tremendous effect in the things we do in life. Enjoy your life and "look at your glass half full.. Rather than half empty." Xoxo!

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Snack time!

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We've all had those moments when were craving something sweet or crunchy? Well I have the perfect little snack for you! When choosing your mid-day snack make sure to always have fruits on hand! I personally always have strawberries & granola in my kitchen. You can also use green apples and they serve as sweet sandwich patties! make sure to try new things and eat what is clean and good for you. Obsessing about your weight is not going to help you ... But eating healthy meals as well as snacks makes you look at your fitness journey in a whole new light. We need to feed our bodies and as doing so we need to feel good about it. Surprise yourself with a little homemade healthy snack... You just might like it!

Thin sliced green apple
Peanut butter
Granola
Thin sliced strawberries

Enjoy!

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Garbanzo beans over steamed chicken

It's lunch time! Yay! Lets eat! Today I made a dish I've been meaning to try and It came out so good! Plus it's easy!! I hope you all enjoy my healthy dish! Xoxo

Grill chicken breast on both sides for about 2 to 3 min. Use olive oil. Sprinkle mrs. Dash seasoning on the chicken.

Next....Cut up a tomato , onion and whole ginger. Place it on top of the chicken after you've grilled it. Pour 1/2 cup of garbanzo beans and cover the skillet up and let the chicken steam. Set your temp on low and wait :) once you see that the chicken is cooked than its ready to serve ! Enjoy!

how important is a workout partner ?

Hello!

How important is a workout partner? some will laugh at this and say this is nonsense. I can tell you right here and right now that it is not! let me paint a picture for you all...how many times do you all go to a gym and see two woman or men workout together and while doing so they are conversing between reps? Its all mental people..sometimes we need that in our lives to move forward.  It feels great to leave the stress at the door and workout with a friend. I know this because that's how i have continued to learn from others that strive for the same results as i do! the best part is that it could be anyone you want! it could be your mom, your friend, your cousin, your aunt..anyone!

Once you have done it for so long you will be able to continue it alone. A whole bunch of people laugh at this but its so true! We all like to share our workouts with one another and if you attended a class that makes you sweat ..its awesome when you get to do it all over again with that special person!

All in all ..its all about SUPPORT! If its support and motivation in the flesh you desire than find your partner and start now. Many times woman and men who haven't worked out in so long, start better with a partner. This is true!!

Emotional support is important! if your husband or wife constantly puts you down and doesn't believe in you than its sweet to have a friend that does. We all need the confirmation that our hard work will eventually pay off!  it has been heard that spouses that don't believe in you because they are afraid to start the journey themselves and once they see change..hold you back by putting you down. Positive influence starts at home as well.  If anything is golden its a friend or loved one that will be your partner and continue the journey towards a healthier lifestyle with you.  whomever you choose..make it consistent. design a plan that will best suit your goals and go for the gold...don't settle for 2nd place when it comes to your life!!!  Get up and look for that support system and once you find it ...you will be  glad you did!   "Birds of a feather ..workout together!"

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Control Holiday pounds!

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The holidays are sneaking up on us and we all know what that means... Tons of food... Food ... And more food!! Is this good ? Is this bad? Does it matter?

Well... I can agree with both. Let me just say that our minds control what we eat! Yes.. It's mental. So if you plan on eating a huge holiday meal well that's ok... As long as you know when to stop and when to not ask for 2 or 3 more servings just because your grazing!

We have all blamed the holidays for our extra weight gain....And we should! that pie didnt taste so good because it was made out of fiber and oats people! we all know that the bad stuff taste ssooo good!

This is when you should take into consideration a little thing called "portion control!"  If your going to eat a huge meal than work for it. Dont treat everyday likes it the LAST SUPPER...ok so lets see where people go wrong? hmmmm ...yup i know! Its called a little bit of self control. By controling your appetite you can control the amount of weight you gain.  how???? well take for instance a simple week....start on a monday and challenge yourself to eat 3 clean meals throughout your day and drink plenty of water. Do this everyday and you will achieve a new love for healthy eating. SO when the holidays come around you can say no to when your already full! Its not about stuffing your face with food....its about enjoying the holiday meals and knowing when to stop. Many of us say..oh ill just start after the holidays but why not before? too hard? imgine how much you can conquer in the months leading up to the holidays :)

dont think i wont be eating at my families holidays meals...i will...the only difference is i will know my limit.  your body is your temple ... dont fill it up with too much junk....keep it clean :) it is possible !

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Steak & salad

Hello there!

Dinner is important.... plan your meals before the week begins. Don't settle
For takeout ... Cooking is easy and fun. It also is a lot healthier than drive thru. If you want to have a cheat meal than plan it for once a week ... Not every night of the week. In the end you will be glad you did. We have enough with the holidays coming up... You can load up then... For now, keep it simple... Eat clean and give yourself & your whole family the gift of healthy eating :)

Grilled steak ... Season with "mrs.dash"
Salad- organic spring mix...add 1/2 avocado,1/2 tomato, 1/2 red bell pepper ...

Simple and delish! Enjoy

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Do it for you!!!!

Hello everyone!

Why work out? Why sweat? Why join a gym? Why workout at home? Well we all know why..... Because its healthy and you know it will pay off in the end. Personal goals are amazing! How many times do we say " Im
Happy with myself" but inside your
Just Lying to yourself. No one is perfect.... The word perfect is not in my vocabulary! BUT the word "healthy" is!! You know exactly what it takes to feel good about yourself. You know that when your active your self esteem boosts by 100! Why put people down that workout? Why be negative when others want to loose 10 pounds for themselves! If you don't want to ... It's ok to look away.. BUT if you want to start its never too late! Make it a goal to be active with your children... Make it a goal to walk around the park... Your yard... Your block. No one says the only way to work out is at a gym. There are plenty of places to do it. The feeling of a healthy lifestyle is priceless. If I've reached out to you ... And made you a bit more active .. Then I'm honored to have done so:)

Your goals doesn't have to be those
Of a fitness model's....But
Of a healthier woman or man. With time you will notice the difference and you will motivate others in your family as well to do the same.
Take this time to really think about the decisions you have made. Don't blame your busy lifestyle as a way to hide from eating healthy. If you don't have time to work out .. You have to time to at least eat healthier. If you buy your own groceries ... You know your in control of what you eat. You have what it takes.... You know what it takes... Make the commitment ... You will love the results:)
Your healthier lifestyle awaits!

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Tuna salad

Tuna doesn't have to be boring! Don't add all the mayo we all grew up mixing into it... Keep it simple. It's yummy and your tummy will thank you!!

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Recipe

I can of tuna in water(drain water)
Organic salad mix
1/2 tomato
2 chopped green onion
1 tbsp dried cherries
1 tbsp of vanilla blueberry clusters
A pinch of pepper

Yum! Enjoy!

Believe in yourself!!!!

Hello! I was once the girl that looked down while others made fun of her. i was once the girl that was ashamed to give light to the problems I was dealing with. Now I'm the girl that stands up and motivates others to not give up on themselves! Do not become the woman or man that follows. Stay true to yourself and believe in yourself. Positive energy is always within your reach... Discard the negative and believe in yourself. If you want a more healthier lifestyle ... Do it! If you want something so bad .. It can be achieved. Hard work pays off. No matter what others may say ... Self image is huge. Don't work towards a stick figure society look! Work towards a healthier lifestyle... In the end you will love every inch of it. No one is built the same way so If you want to loose 5lbs or even 40lbs... It's what makes YOU happy. Always believe in yourself.... I believe in you and that's something you can count on:)

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Good morning!

Hello everyone! It's very difficult to find it in you to work out. Especially on a Monday. Make sure you prepare your clothes a night before and set them aside before you go to school or work. This makes the day a lot easier when you have to go from one place to another. Happy Monday and get your workout in people!

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