FatFree Mommy

One more celebration post for !! Love you more than all the nutter butters and so proud of all of the new brave adventures you are taking on with style and grace 💕

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, filled with joy, love, and hope for the new year!

We saw and absolutely L💗VED it!!! This quote, said by Ruth, really struck a chord in this mama’s heart, especially because I am monumentally proud of the young woman my baby girl is becoming. This tween stage of life isn’t for the faint of heart, but there are definitely moments pure joy and love and I am so happy that I have a VIP spot to watch how far she goes 💗💗
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For the past 3 months rhinestoning has taken up all of my free moments, and I have LOVED it! I love doing my part to help these dancers sparkle on stage! Every single stone is placed with love and I hope that when these dancers step on stage they can somehow feel that little extra spark to do their absolute best, that little extra, that’s from me 💗💗 So let’s do this family!! 6 days until our first competition!!!
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I heard say this on Celebrity Jeopardy a few weeks back and it definitely resonates with this time of year for me… Only 41 days left until a new year and the choices and changes we make will be the building blocks of our future 💕💕
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How will YOU be the architect of your own destiny??

Oh sooo yummy!!!!! Cauliflower purée + crockpot shredded Buffalo chicken + chopped celery!!! Super easy, super fast to put together and !!!
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There really isn’t that much of a recipe!
🍽️ I put boneless chicken in the crockpot with Buffalo sauce and cooked it slow and low all day.
🍽️Cauliflower - I steamed in the bag and then puréed.
🍽️Celery - I chopped and sprinkled on top of the chicken. Easy Peasy!!!
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💯 and a health journey at 40 looks way different than it did at 29!!! Check out the latest up on the blog!! 💕 👇https://fatfreemommyhood.wordpress.com/2022/10/22/seasons-have-changed-and-i-dont-mean-summier-to-fall/
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Ohhh sooo good!!!! Spaghetti squash baked then tossed in homemade garlic & thyme red sauce then topped with ground chicken breast and a sprinkle of Parmesan… DELICIOUS!! and !!!
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What’s on YOUR dinner table tonight?!?
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Sauce Recipe:
🍅4 cloves of garlic (yes 4, we aren’t vampires lol)
🍅Leaves from 6-8 sprigs of fresh Thyme
🍅Approximately 1 shake of Pink Himalayan Sea Salt rocks (literally take the cap off, give one shake or two and whatever falls into the food processor is what works.
🍅7 -9 Campari Tomatoes
🍅 Put it all in a food processor, chopper thing or blender and turn it all into a magically scrumptious sauce!
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Oh MYLANTA!!!! This homemade Buffalo chicken pizza was sooo good! Cauliflower crust from + a little sprinkle of cheese baked and then topped with sliced cucumbers + chopped celery + chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce and a drizzle of ranch… 😋 💯 !!!
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What’s on your dinner table tonight??
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Say it with me now… “Other people’s opinions of you are never your business” I wish it didn’t take me so long to put these words into action!! Check out the latest up on the blog! https://fatfreemommyhood.wordpress.com/2022/09/29/week-4-5-no-cruise-control-in-time-for-a-hurricane/

In honor of Her Majesty the Queen 🇬🇧, it was “Fish & Chips” tonight for dinner! Ok it was Fish & air fried Jicama, but still a celebration of life just the same ❤️💙
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What’s on your dinner table tonight??
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Mirrors mirrors everywhere!! The latest blog post is all about mirrors… well avoiding them! I couldn’t help but think back to our Christmastime adventure to NYC and visiting the amazing 💕💕 Even in a building made of mirrors I didn’t dare take time to really look at myself. Check out the latest on the blog! Link in bio 💕
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Do you take the time to really look in the mirror? More than that, do you take the time to appreciate what you see??
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall, I Don't Look at You at All! Check out the latest up on the blog! https://fatfreemommyhood.wordpress.com/2022/09/11/week-2-mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-i-dont-look-at-you-at-all/

New phase of life = New motivation!! Check out the latest up on the blog:

Week 1 – New Phase of Life ~ New Motivation Week 1 Total Pounds Lost: 10 Feeling: Intentional Jame of the Week: Starting Now – Brandy Welcome Back!! It has been two years since I have added to this little online journal, and what like …

Thanks Auntie Lucy for that reminder that we must take the time to love ourselves. Whatever that looks like, whether it is starting a healthy eating plan, or taking the time to exercise, or relaxing in a bath, or reading helpful words, take that time for you!!
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How are YOU taking time to love yourself today??
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Two weeks ago I restarted and recommitted to myself and my health. It is easy for me to jump back in, but where I struggle is keeping it a priority. Not letting other things like work, or chaotic schedules become more important than choices I’m making for my health. Today I will do one more step for me and restart the good ol’ blog, as one more safety measure for staying on track, because I really believe there is power in writing things down. 💕💕
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At 10:33pm 11 years ago, 12 hours after my water broke, this answered prayer entered the world and has made every day since sparkle with her AMAZINGNESS! Happiest of happy birthdays my Arabella, I love you more than you will ever be able to imagine💕

Persevere! Keep trying! I tell this to my kiddos all the time, and today I even told it to myself! ❤️
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How will YOU persevere?!? How will YOU keep trying and for what goal?!?
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It’s no shock or secret that is a struggle, but it is a struggle that I will keep at until my health goals are met —and then of course the struggle of maintaining will begin, but that’s one struggle that I’m looking forward to! I tell my darling girl ALL THE TIME to keep trying and not to give up whenever she is working on a new skill, and the overwhelming joy she has when she achieves it is priceless! I want that for myself! I have felt it before, and I am excited for the things I have on my calendar and the plans I am making so that I can feel it again! ❤️💪🏼❤️
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Yesterday, we celebrated my Dad with a tradition of celebrating his birthday at Disney. It was beautiful! Fall decor was up and smiling on us even though it was surface of the sun hot out and happy moments ruled the day, even through the downpour of rain.
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He would have been 81 today and although he has been gone for almost 7 years, this day doesn’t get much easier. I miss him, every day I miss him. More than his hugs or his pats on the knee, or his listening ear, I miss being able to share happy moments with him.💙 So, here’s to the best Disney Dad a girl could ever dream of, happy birthday 💙
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Now that was a great way to start the day!!! + Disney tunes + … it was 20 minutes of magical sweat! ❤️💪🏼❤️ I may have missed the live ride, but on-demand was there waiting for me this morning and I am so happy I made the choice to make my workout a priority!! With everything going on right now, I needed to take 20 minutes to let it all go like Elsa!
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How are YOU starting your day?! How are YOU making your workout a priority?
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for my little cuties and first day of for me! This morning we experienced the full gamut of emotions leading up to walking out the door, but all we had to do was take a deep breath and go for it! After all you have to is, “start from wherever you are and with whatever you’ve got” ❤️
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What are YOU starting today??
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This morning I had one excited kiddo and one kiddo filled with tears from fear, and then there was me just trying to balance it all while mentally a smidge nervous about my own journey. But we did it! Kiddos were welcomed with smiles and I went on my way. Now, as I sit here drenched in sweat, after a run that was slower than slow yet quick enough to get me home on time to start my work day, I have an excitement and a hope building for this new beginning ❤️❤️
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Can’t believe the kiddos are back to school on Tuesday!! Eeek!! Time to color code schedules, workouts and meals so that I can stick MY plan!! I am making exercise and staying true to my nutrition plan a priority so that I can kick-off my recommitment to my fitness journey strong!
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How are YOU getting organized?!? What will be YOUR priorities for the week?
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Tomorrow she competes in her first nationals, but first let her be surrounded by magic, dreams coming true and happily ever afters 💕💕
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T-2 days until we head to my baby girl’s first Nationals with her family!! Everyone on her team has been working so hard to get to this point, so much sweat, and I cannot wait to see their beauty and talent shine on stage 💕💕
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Funny thing about this quote though… it extends to so much more than dance! I keep thinking about the much anticipated announcement and how first you train, and you train some more, and then the race, with all of its magical glory, is really just a victory lap. Or with weight loss, it’s a process of sweat and hard work that culminates in a healthier life. Bottom line, put in the work for the results you deserve!
What goal are YOU sweating for today?!?
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So proud of my baby girl!! Dance is her passion and today she auditioned for her 2nd year on the team! She gave it her all, but most importantly, giving it her all put this smile on her face 💕💕
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