Bacon For The Soul

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Self care Sunday! Don’t forget to take care of YOU! I know the chores pile up and time gets away from us but you simply can’t pour from an empty cup. Schedule yourself some time doing what you love and recharge! 💗

Anyone into fasted cardio??

Have you ever heard of it? There are some great benefits if you’re in pretty good health & want to check it out! 👇👇👇

https://www.purewow.com/wellness/fasted-cardio?fbclid=IwAR0x51Fb_ueY3GWWKIpHDXNOwhIJKtQ0BjjANKCsMOuxxWw9vxd9cd2iP5Q

Is it OK to Workout on an Empty Stomach? Fasted Cardio Explained

Happy New Year!!

What are you changing this week?

Me- I am focusing on Gratitude 1st each day!

Don’t give up in the face of an ugly world. I see love every day, I see hope, I see faith caring you and I see people experiencing pure Joy! It’s still out there... surround yourself with the people and things that life you up! 💗💜

Trying this, this week!

https://ifoodreal.com/chicken-and-zucchini/

Let’s all share a pic of what makes us “laugh out loud”
We can all use a boost these days, share something fun and positive ❤️

How Laughter Can Relieve Stress and Help Your Immune System Laughing can relieve stress, increase pain tolerance, and support the immune system, as well as serve several other healthy purposes.

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Making History: NASA and SpaceX Launch Astronauts to Space! Watch history unfold on Saturday, May 30, as NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station. This mis...

Saw this in another group and was surprised how accurate it was for me!! I saw the zebra 1st!

What do you see!

The First Animal You See Reveals A Lot About Your Hidden Personality The way we view certain images can say a lot about ourselves and the way we view the world around us. There are so many things we can learn about ourselves and the various secrets locked inside our subconscious minds. While it would be great if we could just reach into our minds and find out all of....

Start each morning with intent! Happy Monday ❤️

10 Tips for Starting Your Day With Intention — Pushing Beauty I love morning rituals. Personally, I set aside anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour and a half to indulge in my morning routine. The mornings are our biggest opportunities to set the tone for our day. Marianne Williamson says this about mornings, “At the beginning of the day, the mind is most open

How are you “distressing” during this crazy time? Let’s share ideas! ☀️

I love simple easy sides this is labeled as keto, but could really be applied to any diet! 😁😁

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/g31022683/easy-keto-side-dishes/

25 Keto-Friendly Sides to Get You Out of Your Diet Rut Hello, cheesy whipped cauliflower mash!

This is your reminder that eating a donut does not ruin your day or erase your progress.

It means you ate a donut. Don’t be so hard on yourself! 🍩

The end.

Smiles elicit all kinds of good feelings!!! For you and for those you share them with!
😁 I challenge you to share your smile today with everyone you encounter!!

Let me know how it goes!

Surprising Health Benefits Of Smiling Smiling not only offers a mood boost but helps our bodies release cortisol and endorphins that provide many health benefits. A bonus? It's also contagious.

#1 is my biggest struggle! I like to stay up late and then I don’t want to miss out on anything in the morning. I’m like a toddler, afraid I’ll miss out on something! 😆

23 Health Goals to Achieve in 2020 It’s usually around this time of year that people stop to think about their health goals. Not only is the new year right around the corner, but with turkey and pumpkin pie followed by eggnog and gingerbread men, many people are left feeling a bit guilty about letting their healthy habits slide ove...

I struggle to drink enough water! Not because I don’t like it, I just prefer it when it becomes coffee or tea! 😁

The suggestions in this article seem easy enough!

https://www.self.com/story/how-to-drink-more-water

22 Easy Ways to Drink More Water Every Day These tricks make sipping water less of a chore.

Looking for something delicious and good for you?? I’m always looking for recipes that don’t make so much since it’s just the 2 of us at home now. I want to try the Spaghetti Squash Chicken Pad Thai! 😋

12 Dinners for Two Under 425 Calories | Nutrition | MyFitnessPal Treat a loved one to a healthy, home-cooked meal with these delicious recipes.

“Sprinkling raw eggs ups your nose balances your hormones”😂😂🤷🏼‍♀️

What’s your fake health news?

For any of you doing low carb!

https://pin.it/ubksuikq47z24h

A Pin for you 22 Low-Carb Snack Ideas

10 week fitness challenge starting on Monday! If your looking for ideas for workouts, someone to hold you accountable (I need this), and encouragement.... We’d love to have you join us!

I would honestly rather poke out my eyes than exercise! But I realize it’s something I am going to have to start doing 🙄🥺 I thought this looked like an easy way to start! Any other suggestions are appreciated!

https://pin.it/moysstujdmizsx

A Pin for you The Super Bowl is one of my favorite nights to indulge in delicious finger foods and cheesy dips. It’s the perfect night to throw something together in your slow cooker, because it makes for easy cleanup and it’s simple to travel with. Here are 10 Super Bowl party food ideas you can make in the....

I can’t wait to try this!!
Recipe here —> https://cleanfoodcrush.com/banana-splits/

Did you know January is considered “get a balanced life” month?

What are you doing to feel more balanced?

“We are obsessed with getting our lives into some sort of a balanced state, be it getting our work in order, keeping track of the kids birthdays and gifts, or even day to day activities like housework. We’ll even go on strict diets. Since time has been so considerate, we shall look into the month known as Get A Balanced Life Month.

The History Behind Get A Balanced Life Month

No matter where we look, we see people struggling to keep their life in some sort of order and balance. Yet this trend of keeping our lives in some sort of odd kind of balance did not begin until The Great Depression, where families struggled to feed themselves as everything was skyrocketing in price and unemployment rates were through the roof.

While it may not be as severe in the modern societies, there are still thousands of people struggling to balance their lives in order to make ends meet and have a place to call home. Some have a better time with getting their lives into a balanced state than others. Others sometimes give up and let their lives crash into chaos and disarray.

Why is Get A Balanced Life Month called such a thing?
Well, seeing as how it starts near the beginning of a new year, we would say that Get A Balanced Life Month is for those hoping for a new start to get their lives into some sort of order and balance, to relieve the stresses of everyday life. We know what that’s like. We have all been there in one way or another, trying to balance something out to make it work so we have room for our personal life.

How To Go About Celebrating Get A Balanced Life Month
To celebrate Get A Balanced Life Month, it is not as easy as one would think. To maintain a balanced life, one would have to do quite a few things to make sure it stays balanced. Here are a couple subjects to act as examples for balancing out our everyday lives.

Dieting: We have all heard of dieting in this day and age, claiming to help people lose extra weight fast or gain muscle mass at the pace they want. It is an easy way to keep a balanced weight as long as you follow the diet’s instructions to the letter.

Organization: Even an organized home can lead to a more balanced life and lifestyle. Keep a calendar on the fridge to keep track of important dates and times. Organize items on shelves, either alphabetically or by what they are.”

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/get-a-balanced-life-month/

For any of you doing low carb/keto, these Napa cabbage tacos with Spanish “rice” were AMAZING! Happy to send the recipe to anyone interested!

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Whatever you’re fighting, whatever you’re facing...remember the YOU inside is bigger. Sometimes we need to dig deep to find our strength sometimes we need to reach up ❤️❤️

I kept mine a bit longer, but happy with how it turned out!! Someone needs to teach me how to back comb!

So....my life has definitely gone to the dogs. My dogs are treated better than my kids were when they were teenagers 😆
Sorry, not sorry

The Kids Are In College And Dogs Replace What's Missing In Our Hearts Our furry babies are now our peeps, our , our photographic bread and butter. Yes, our dogs come to replace our kids, in certain ways.

Are your mornings hectic?

If I start my day in a rush I feel it all day. I’ve learned getting my morning ready the night before makes a huge difference. Here are some healthy and quick breakfast options. I’ve done over night oats and they are one of my favorites. I think I’m going to try the blueberry protein pancakes soon! 😋

Let me know what you think!

12 Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Mornings End the morning frenzies with these tasty, nutritious, make-ahead breakfast recipes created by registered dietitians. Whether you're batch cooking for the week, preparing an overnight dish or freezing leftovers for a quick reheat, each breakfast takes just a few minutes.

I can’t EVER pronounce the word right, 🤷🏼‍♀️😂😂 but I love putting them together! Do you have favorite combinations?

Have you ever thought about how much your body loves you?

It’s always trying to keep you alive

It’s making sure you breath when you sleep

It’s waking you up every single morning

It stops cuts from bleeding

It fixes broken bones

It fights illnesses

It moves you through this beautiful life

Your body loves you so dang much!

It’s time you start loving back 🌿✨

Great article @ https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-self-care-is-and-what-it-isnt-2/

ALWAYS! ❤️❤️❤️