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5 Nutritious Foods Every Snacker Needs

May 30, 2014 Leave a Comment

How easy it is to grab that way too sugary protein bar pretending it is healthy because you are starving or want a snack? I have done this way too often because I’m famished and want something immediately. However, many quick snacks you nosh on are loaded with terrifyingly over processed ingredients. The worst part is telling yourself you’re “being healthy.”

The trick is to have actual healthy snacks on hand when you can’t hold your snacking self away from the kitchen.

These 5 items should always be stocked in your kitchen. Trust me, if you have these 5 things to choose from, you will begin to see the results and feel better! Snacking will actually be helping you by boosting your metabolism rather than packing on pounds.


You must be dedicated to snacking right by stocking your refrigerator for the week and planning healthy snacks before the snacking frenzy hits… You know what I’m talking about.

 

  • Veggies
    Cut these up and have in your refrigerator to stuff into your face whenever you’re famished. Quick nutrition and helps rid yourself of hunger. Do this right when you get home from a long stressful day so that you aren’t reaching for that chocolate cake when famished. I’m totally not speaking from experience or anything.. 😉
  • Nut Butter or Nuts
    Pick your nut. Either of these options are fabulous for getting in healthy fats and protein. Also fills you up pretty quickly.
  • Fruit
    Fruit is great to enjoy when you are craving sweet and don’t need it.
  • Smoked Salmon
    This is a great protein with omega-3 fats and iron. I have this at least every other week for a delicious snack – it feels like an extra special snack.
  • Hummus
    It’s a great healthy protein packed condiment that pairs great with those veggies and pita chips. Hummus has been found to reduce appetite too, making it a great appetizer. Beware of eating too many pita chips!

What do you like to snack on?

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Lessons for the Lake-Goers

May 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

Hope everyone had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend, I know I did!

The weekend was spent at Grand Lake with my good friends and boyfriend. Sun bathing, swimming, delicious treats, and cold summer drinks. If there ever was such a place you could really throw your cares away, it would be the lake…

Having a lake house when I’m older is a dream I hope I can fulfill. How wickedly fun would it be to decorate a lake house? It could have such a playful different style then your usual house.

You know that turquoise paint or bright red chairs that you can’t stop thinking about but isn’t reasonable for your “normal” house?! It would be ideal for the lake house! I love this look and this look for a lake house/yard.

My friend’s new lake house is the cutest(along with her pup!)

Lovely time, but definitely learned some lessons worth sharing…
We have probably all heard these lessons multiple times, but it seems some lessons need to be learned many times before they truly sink into thick skulls.

Lesson 1: Reapply Sunscreen!!
I wonder how many times I have to learn this lesson. As a firm believer in protecting skin, I don’t know why I have yet to learn this but it seems to be erased often when I’m at the lake. Bought this and it has been successful in keeping my skin from peeling. Cross your fingers. Aubrey After Sun is organic with all-natural ingredients and helps to fight sun damage after the fact.

Lesson 2: Check for Ticks…
Unfortunately, I found a tick on myself after a lovely day spent outdoors. I, being the paranoid person that I am, believe I now have lyme disease. After some research I have thankfully found that swelling/itching is normal and have been unsuccessfully reassuring myself all day that I’m fine.

Lesson 3: Pack and Eat your lunch!
The last thing on your mind when enjoying the sun, friends and cold beverages isn’t about lunch. However, when the sun is dehydrating you and you’re drinking adult beverages for a longer span than normal it is necessary to have lunch! Regardless of the fact you’re in a bikini or not, eat while on the boat!

What learned lessons would you add?

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Perfume Memories

May 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ever catch a whiff of someone’s perfume and have memories come crashing in? Smell is one of the senses that can bring me back in an instant. The power of smell is unbelievable.

Floral scents are my chosen poison. Too fruity of scents make my head hurt and the scent gets too sickly sweet for me throughout the day. Light florals are my favorite!

Think back on all those perfumes you have worn in your life. Trust me, it will take you for a wild ride…

My adventure in perfume started out at Bath and Body works. Juniper Breeze and I go way back to middle school. Juniper Breeze body wash and spray constantly followed me through the halls every day leaving a trail behind me. I’m sure all the teachers wanted to die each day after smelling it on the entire female population. Yes, we all smelled alike and loved it.

Then we all matured and took a leap of faith and switched to Hollister, all together. No one did any scents alone. This smell brings me back to awkward group dates, sweaty palms, and giggling whispers. Next, came Abercrombie and Fitch. Moving up in the world.

Finally, once I was brave enough to wear my own perfume (ha) I opted for Heavenly by Victoria Secret. When I smell this scent today, I don’t gag over it like I would the others. I still do like this smell and will occasionally spray it on me when perusing VS and relive those high school days. 🙂

My mom always has the most beautiful smelling perfumes. I would always swoon over her perfume collection. I was elated whenever she gave me the French perfume “Quelques Fleurs.” I still spray this on me every once in awhile and immediately feel comforted and beautiful. It’s funny how a yummy smell can do that.

Next came Romance by Ralph Lauren. I wore this scent for a long time. It was just so fresh and my exact taste in a perfume.

Today, I am wearing Daisy Eau So Fresh by Marc Jacobs. I am adoring it!

Playfully Spirited
Charmingly Fun
A Bubbly
Floral Fruity
That Radiates a
Sunny and
Sparkling Energy

Helpful Tip: Just use 2 sprays, it’s enough. No one wants to choke because you bathed your body in perfume! 🙂

What was your first perfume?

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Lemon Rosemary Chicken Crock Pot Style

May 22, 2014 2 Comments

Each time that I cook a meal in my CrockPot, I remind myself to make more meals with my CrockPot. It’s seriously the easiest, cheapest, speediest most delicious way to get healthy meals done for the week. It cooks while you’re getting various daily tasks completed and then, you can come home kick your feet up and enjoy a meal straightaway. I’m all about getting things done simultaneously. Technically, I am cooking and working at the same time during the day! Genius. Plus coming home to a house filled with delicious food aromas can’t be topped.

I made a Lemon Rosemary Chicken this week, and it’s the most flavorful chicken with just the right amount of zest! Not to mention so moist, whenever I bake my chicken I end up disappointed because it always comes out slightly dry. But this chicken was filled with flavor!

Next time I create it I am going to add some red potatoes.

Ingredients:
3 Medium Boneless Chicken Breast
Fresh Rosemary
2 Heads of Broccoli
2 Garlic Cloves
3 Lemons
1/2 Onions
Salt & Pepper

Line the bottom of your CrockPot with lemons.

Add the sliced garlics, sliced onions, broccoli, and chicken into the CrockPot. Shake out the spices.

Bon Appetit!

What’s the best crockpot meal you make?

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LatteFit Challenge 6 – Pure Cardio

May 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Happy Monday night everyone!

I don’t know about you but I am always so happy after Monday has come and gone. Every other week day and I are fine friends, besides that dreaded Monday. This morning as I woke up to begin the week and get in my morning workout my body/mind was less than excited and not cooperating. Disappointed to say, I was being less than positive climbing out of bed and flinging on my tennis shoes. But, after a great workout my cloudy outlook miraculously transformed and I had more energy to take on that challenging first day of the week. You will NEVER regret a good work out. The tough part is simply starting…so as Nike would say…Just Do It.

So here is the last week (woohoo) of the #LatteFit Challenge! Congratulations if you have been doing all the challenges with me from Week 1 to Week 6. It’s almost Memorial Day, meaning it’s time to pull out that bikini. Push yourself this week!

Turn on some fun music and get to work…
LatteFit Challenge Week 6 – Pure Cardio, or more like Pure Bliss 😉

I love this workout because it passes in a blur of sweat and hard work. Since it is pure cardio and it takes a lot of energy, be sure to take that rest for at least 30 seconds before starting the next round.

When it gets to the punching bags and jabs, imagine that problem that has been on your mind all day…then punch the heck out of it!! Take charge and feel the power of your body and dedication of your mind.

Now, don’t you feel better??

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