ATX Fit Moms

Stop letting your career dictate your time!

It’s ruining your mental and health results!

Stop letting your work stress, overwhelm and burnout run your life!

It’s ruining your ability to change your life!

Instead, let’s work together to focus on you!

I use to think that working 60-80 hours a week was the only way to prove my worth and boy was I way wrong!

I use to think that my career came before my health, family and friends and we cannot was I wrong.

If you are full time working corporate mom ready to say NOPE ❌ to burnout and stress then let’s chat!!!

It’s time to leave the long working hours, stress, burnout and guilt behind.

You can have both a career and healthy life!

Let’s start to focus on you.

Share with a working mom friend who may be ready to beat the burnout

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CARBS BEFORE A RUN!? YESSSSS!⁣
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I normally workout in fasting mode since I do 5 am workouts, but for my 10am run this weekend I needed a pre workout food source that would help me perform my best!⁣
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So 🍠 for the win! ⁣
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Why? Cause sweet potatoes build strong bodies and its a great food source to fuel your workouts or in my case my run!⁣
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Did you know that sweet potatoes are a top-notch source of beta-carotene. Our bodies convert this into vitamin A, which can support immune function and eye health, promote proper cell growth, and help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. ⁣
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Plus is a great complex carb that provides you with energy! And they also contain vitamin C witch helps prevent the breakdown of our muscle tissue!⁣
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I cannot believe I use to be afraid of carbs and stayed away from them.⁣
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Not anymore! My nutrition program has taught me to love and eat them!⁣
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What's on top of it?!⁣
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Pre run: I only added almond butter ⁣
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Post run: I added almond butter and drizzled it with my yummy superfoods chocolate protein powder (I mix it with coconut oils) that helps me with energy, brain health and a healthy gut! ⁣
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And I drank my smoothie to pair with with some greens! ⁣
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PS! I feed this to my kids now instead of nutella!!! THEY LOVE IT! And win for the entire family!⁣
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What is your food of choice before a workout? ⁣
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It’s Cinco de Mayo so I wanted to share a few recipes! And of course you can enjoy a margarita! See the comments for that recipe! 🍹

QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

SERVES: 6 (1 cup each)
Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: None

Ingredients:

1⁄2 cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed

2 cups cooked quinoa

1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped (approx. 11⁄4 medium)

1 cup orange bell pepper, finely chopped (approx. 11⁄4 medium)

1 cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped (approx. 11⁄4 medium)

1⁄2 cup frozen corn kernels thawed

3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

2 tsp. red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 1/2tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and Ground
Black pepper (to taste; optional)

1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Combine beans, quinoa, bell peppers, and corn.

2. Add lime juice, vinegar, oil, cumin, salt, and pepper (if desired).

3. Garnish with cilantro.

The kids were having my favorite ice cream..... Blue Bell Cookie Two Step. ⁣⁣⁣
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Have you had this flavor!? Crazy delicious!! ⁣⁣⁣
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So I decided so make these cookie dough energy balls!! A healthier way for momma to get her cookie dough fix!⁣⁣⁣
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Cookie Dough Energy Balls ⁣⁣
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Ingredients⁣⁣⁣
½ cup all-natural almond butter⁣⁣⁣
¼ cup honey⁣⁣⁣
½ cup almonds, finely chopped⁣⁣⁣
2¼ scoops Vanilla superfoods shake powder ⁣⁣2 Tbsp. mini semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips⁣⁣⁣
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Instructions⁣⁣⁣
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Combine almond butter, honey, almonds, Vanilla superfoods powder, and chocolate chips in a medium bowl; mix well.⁣⁣⁣
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Roll into 13 balls, about 1-inch in diameter each.⁣⁣⁣
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Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.⁣⁣⁣
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Enjoy!! They are delicious!⁣⁣
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Tell me....What is your favorite ice cream 🍨

Hey ladies!! We're doing a community workout tomorrow and Sunday at 10 AM EST!

Anyone is welcome to join!!

Saturday: Cardio
Sunday: Recovery

https://zoom.us/j/4249592438

Password: 536565

I am going to be the best!⁣⁣
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The best pop singer? The best artist? The best athlete? The best chef?⁣⁣
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I am learning that if you fully commit yourself, you can be the best in the world at what you do. ⁣⁣
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And guess what?! Even at the young age of 40, it is not too late!!⁣⁣
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Have you ever sat down and written a letter to yourself? ⁣⁣
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✏️Your write down who you are and where your life is heading.⁣⁣
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✏️You write down what you want to accomplish and write your story of all the hard work, struggles, your fears and the hours you sweated to make that life come true. ⁣⁣
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✏️Your write down your declaration in words and then you draw it. ⁣⁣
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You basically draw out your plan and all your time and decisions will be based on that declaration!⁣⁣
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I did that this week during my morning reading and journaling process. ⁣⁣
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I am determined.⁣⁣
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I know it will take commitment, focus and it will take my willingness to drop anything that does not serve my mission and purpose. ⁣⁣
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Now that I have declared it, time to prepare myself to make it happen. ⁣⁣
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Let's empower each other to Be The Best At What We Do!⁣⁣

Declare to be the BEST!⁣
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Say it out loud! I am going to be the best at ________! ⁣
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I know this won’t be easy and I know it will likely take a long time but if you declare it to yourself and you make it your job to continuously set yourself in the right direction you will get there. ⁣
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You won’t get support from everyone. Some people will ask you why but you know your why! ⁣
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It’s not always going to be fun or easy. It will be hard. Remember if it were easy then everyone will be doing it. ⁣
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So say it out loud! ⁣
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I am going to be the best! ⁣
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Declare it!⁣
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Now go live it!

Declare to be the BEST!⁣
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Say it out loud! I am going to be the best at ________! ⁣
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I know this won’t be easy and I know it will likely take a long time but if you declare it to yourself and you make it your job to continuously set yourself in the right direction you will get there. ⁣
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You won’t get support from everyone. Some people will ask you why but you know your why! ⁣
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It’s not always going to be fun or easy. It will be hard. Remember if it were easy then everyone will be doing it. ⁣
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So say it out loud! ⁣
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I am going to be the best! ⁣
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Declare it!⁣
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Now go live it!

Sunday meal prep was going down today!! ⁣
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Veggies, veggies and more veggies!! ⁣
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I love that she is taking an interest in healthier eating. ⁣
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Whatcha cooking today? @ Austin, Texas

Did ya know?

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin needed for many things in your body, including proper red blood cell formation, DNA formation, and brain health.

Name 3 foods that are good sources of vitamin B12.

Did you know that small bursts of movement can improve your day??!⁣
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👎🏼 Do you sit at a desk all day?⁣
👎🏼 Are you in meetings all day?⁣
👎🏼 Do you eat lunch at your desk every day?⁣
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ME! All of the above is me! And I am sure I am not alone!!?⁣
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Turns out that when you incorporate movement into your day, you physically feel better and your stress decreases. ⁣
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Which if you work in a crazy busy work environment this would definitely help you make it through your day. ⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝘆?⁣
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🙆🏽‍♀️Stretch while you’re on a call - No one can see you (well unless you are on video🤣) so stand up and stretch and do some arm circles and even hamstring stretches or lunges!⁣
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🤸🏽‍♂️Do ten jumping jacks to re-energize yourself - Ok, yes someone may see you if you have windows but if you need a quick way to wake up this may do the trick!⁣
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🏃🏽‍♀️Walk around the office - I try to get up and walk around at least every hour. If I am stuck in meetings, I make it a point to refill my water bottle and take advantage and stretch a bit on the way.⁣
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𝙎𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙪𝙢𝙥 𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜!⁣

I work with a guy named Chris. Every singe Friday he sends out a positivity message to his employees and includes his coworkers.

Today’s message was fantastic and one that I wanted to share in his exact words.

Thank you Chris for always spreading positivity in our office!!

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Good Day Y’all – I am going to kind of follow up from last week’s message of positivity and the simplicity of things and how we tend to be distracted by our stuff. So here it goes, I hope you enjoy.

Priorities,

A family friend sent me something yesterday which kind of hits home (well not me exactly but the 400+ Facebook friends of which I am proud to be one of hers). Now this is not something new to anyone as I am sure as you breathe the air on this planet you have seen and/or heard something very similar in your time. But for some reason it just hit me like a hammer to my thumb and got my attention. A wake up call if you will (but thank goodness it wasn’t an actual hammer). I have said before we all have the same amount of time each day as any other, but it is how you spend it which makes a difference. So here is something to wrap your thoughts around….

Healthy Groceries -$100 (too expensive you say)
Dinner Date - $100 (I can do that)

Therapist - $130 (what for just talking – no way)
Trip to Target - $130 (Great deals today and no coupons!)

College class - $1,000 (I don’t need school that bad)
Smart Phone - $1,000+ (I can’t live without it)

Kids Summer Camp – $200 (They can just stay at home)
New Pair of Shoes - $200 (What a great sale – I have that one event coming up)

60 minutes of exercise – I just don’t have the time…
60 minutes of social media – OMG where did the time go?

Visiting your parents – Why do I have to go this weekend?
Binge Watching Netflix – I can’t wait to see the next season…

You all get the point here I am sure. While we all have things in our lives in which we tend to overdue (I am not stranger to this either). However, we should look at the things we underdo first. These are the events, people, happenings, experiences which make our lives meaningful and I would bet they don’t involve anything to do with pressing the “Like” button.

I would rather experience things than read about them, taste things rather than look at them, talk to people rather than (ironically) email them, and finally - share rather than take. I hope you find yourself at least once per day taking the time to smile, laugh, and perhaps cry (tears of joy). For the times of your life and in your life are completely about how you prioritize things with the same amount of time we all have. For me, at the end of my time here, I do not want one person to say anything about how much stuff I have or he was funny on social media (which I am not) but rather to just smile more than a beach has sand and say he had a great run and I am glad I knew him for however long I did.

I truly believe the world is a better place with you in it, because time well spent on memories is so much better than spending time to have stuff.

Be Kind, Be Safe and always Be Happy – it’s your choice each and every day!

Christopher R
Practice Administrator

GF Banana Oat Muffins!

Greyson approves! He loved them so much he had to have two before the morning!!

Ingredients:

2 cups gluten free rolled oats

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/4 cup almond milk

2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes

2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (mini)

1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix all ingredients together. Bake for 20-30 min until slightly brown on top.

Yesterday was World Cancer day and today I honor my strong badass beautiful cancer fighting sister for ⁣⁣
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I thank God every day that he gave her the strength to keep fighting and kick cancers ass!! **kcancer ⁣

Oh and she texted me yesterday because she wants to do a Spartan race! Let’s do it Susi!! @ Austin, Texas

How many of you have more than one career??! 👩🏼‍⚖️👩🏾‍🔬👩🏽‍💻👩🏼‍🎓

https://hbr.org/2017/04/why-you-should-have-at-least-two-careers?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social

Why You Should Have (at Least) Two Careers By committing to two careers, you’ll be better at both.

It’s game day!!🏈 and there parties will be flowing. Indulge a bit of course but try to keep it at moderation.

If ya looking for a great recipe try this one out.

𝑨𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒅-𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚-𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑫𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒂𝒖𝒄𝒆

This kid-friendly recipe for almond-crusted chicken fingers with honey-mustard dipping sauce is great for adults, too!

A light almond- panko crust bakes to a crisp, golden exterior, and the honey mustard sauce has the perfect blend of sweet and tangy.

𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆 👇🏽

Love ❤️ when I get a weekend workout in and she wants to join me. ⁣⁣
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Teaching her that strength and beauty comes from within and a little workout can be fun! ⁣⁣
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My kids are always watching and listening. I know because when Ayden was two he said the F word and guess who he blamed 😆😬⁣
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They see me eating healthy, they are eating the food I cook and they are asking questions about food. ⁣⁣
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So I am on a journey to teach them healthy and happy habits. @ Austin Texas

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀!!⁣
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Such a great snack to have on hand and one that the kids love! ⁣
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Greyson even packed an extra in his lunch for his friend Aiden.
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💥 1 1/4 cups of old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free)⁣
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💥 1/2 cup of almond butter⁣
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💥 1/3 cup of pure maple syrup ⁣
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💥 3 Tbsp of mini choc chips⁣
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💥 3 Tbsp of chopped raw almonds ⁣
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💥 1 Tbsp of h**p seeds⁣
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💥 1 Tbsp of chia seeds⁣
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💥 1/2 tsp puré vanilla extract ⁣
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💥 1/4 tsp sea salt⁣
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❤️ 1 scoop of superfoods vanilla powder⁣
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Mix it all up and place in fridge for 30-45 min!⁣
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Enjoy!! @ Austin, Texas

Made these Sunday night as part of my for the week and both turned out delicious.

I have to say the combo of sweet potato and apples was really good!!

Enjoy!!!

Recipe credit recipe book.

5 tips on setting goals with kiddos!

Setting Resolutions with Kids Every January we embark on a brand new year with new hopes, ambitions, and desires for the year to come. For many of us, this means setting resolutions. Making resolutions and sticking to them...

Happy New Year's!!! Some great ideas to get you moving in 2020!

Don't make your health a new years resolution, make it a lifestyle change.


https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-to-exercise-more-next-year-resolutions-health-tips/?utm_source=Newsletter_General&utm_medium=Thrive

21 Realistic Ways to Actually Hit Your Fitness Goals Next Year 2020 could be the year your resolution becomes your reality.

Be happy, and the reason will appear.

Happy Habits 2020:

💫 Every morning write down 3 things you are grateful for. Not the same 3 every day. Find new ones.

💫 Journal for 2 min a day about one positive experience you have had over the past twenty-four hours.

💫 Meditate daily. Nothing fancy. Just breathe and relax for a few min each morning.

💫 Do a random act of kindness over the course of the day.

💫 Exercise daily.

💫 Read at least 10 pages of a good book daily.

I won’t start with all at once but I am committing to staring one for at least three weeks, 21 days in a row. Letting it become a habit and then adding another.

Good thing I already do #5 consistently 😁

Curious if ya already do any or all of these consistently?

Any you would add to the list?

What are you happy habits for 2020?

Im going through the Darren Hardy “Living Your Best Year Ever” program right now and this video was posted in one of the units. I wanted to share.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR34FSxdH1WosaHEeaOG8nptDVDUSzTYlolDU0x0AywtCMd6vEQnYqsjIMo&v=_S8QtLR-gZs

Tony Robbins - LIMITLESS PASSION (Inspirational Video) Subscribe for more motivational videos: http://bit.ly/2fNveap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedFrostMotivation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rf_...

One of my mom friends posted this article and it definitely caused me to stop and reflect.

Being healthy is not only about how one looks and what one eats but also how one acts and treats others.

I don’t want to be that toxic mom and yet I know I act like this more times than I can count.

Time to nurture and not manage.

Time to give myself grace because I know it will take some working on me as well.

Time to find my soul-building words.

Thank you Paige for posting and sharing.

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/changed-toxic-mom-manager-encouraging-soul-builder

How I Changed from a Toxic Mom-Manager to an Encouraging Soul Builder - Positive Parenting Solutions Guest post from New York Times bestselling author, Rachel Macy Stafford There was a time in my life when I barked orders more often than I spoke words of love … when I reacted to small everyday inconveniences as if they were major catastrophes … when normal human habits and quirks raised my bloo...

Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

No Bake Blueberry Pies for Thanksgiving!

And no worries we are also having some pumpkin pie by 👵🏼 and a fabulous cheesecake made by my SIL. It puts others to shame!!

Have a wonderful feast with your family!

Happy Sunday! Many of us are getting ready for the Thanksgiving week. Here is a brussel sprouts recipe. I hope you enjoy them!

I have more recipes in a PDF file I can send you if you drop your email below. I could not figure out how to import the file.

Thanksgiving is upon us and I don't know about you but I ALWAYS change into my yoga pants after stuffing myself with all the Thanksgiving yummy food. 🦃⁣
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Who in your family competes for the turkey leg or who will take home the mashed potatoes? How about seconds.... how many plates do you fill up?⁣
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I recently read that the average person consumes about 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving!!!😱⁣
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Well this year I am here to give you some tips to try this holiday season so the bird is the only one stuffed at the end of the day. 🤣⁣
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1. Eat a healthy breakfast - start you day with a healthy breakfast such as two eggs and a side of greens. You could also have your favorite superfood shake that will keep you full until its time for turkey!⁣
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2. Watch your portion sizes - This is a big one! Maybe try a smaller plate this way you trick your brain to thinking you have eaten enough or if all you have is big plates, fill half the plate with salad but go easy on the dressing!! The dressing will get you!⁣
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3. Go easy on the alcohol - yes I know it's the holidays.... I can still see all the bottles of wine we went through last year. 🤦🏽‍♀️ But try to limit yourself because if you get tipsy at dinner... who knows how many pieces of pie, cookies and ice cream you will eat. ⁣
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4. Enjoy your favorite dishes! I love Thanksgiving! So I want to make sure to eat some of my favs, but this year I am going to make sure to only have a small scoop of the less healthy ones. Also, be sure to slow down and enjoy every bite. No need to rush!⁣
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5. Get everyone involved. Ask you friends and family to bring a healthier version of your favorite Thanksgiving meals. Look up a few recipes and send it to them. If you are having a Friendsgiving dinner.... then you bring the healthy side dish. ⁣
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I will be posting a few recipes in the days to come to give you some ideas. If you have some of your favorites, post them below! Let's share them with everyone in the group!⁣
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And remember... Thanksgiving is time to reflect and be thankful for spending time with your love ones. ⁣
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Gobble Gobble!⁣

Staying Healthy at the Office

You guys, I know how difficult it is to stay healthy at work. Maybe you are in meetings all day or maybe you don't have quick access to healthy restaurants near you. Do you sit at a desk all day?

Here are some tips that combined over time I think can really lead to health improvements, especially for those of you that sit all day.

1. Take the stairs- get some free exercise by going up and down the stairs instead of using the elevators.

2. Walk around - stand up and walk around at least every hour. Use the bathroom and take advantage and refill your water bottle.

3. Sit correctly or get a stand at your desk - does your office offer stand up desks? If you can get one, try it ASAP. Sitting on your b***y all day is not good for you. And if you are sitting be sure to get a chair that has great support, your feet should rest comfortably flat on the floor and that your screen is directly in front of you.

4. Exercise at lunch time - Can you go out for a walk/run at work or maybe your work has an office gym? Go in there and workout for a quick 30 min. If work is close to home, you can walk or ride your bike to work?

5. Hang some inspirational quotes or photos - well what ya waiting for....put them all around your workspace. It's a great way to keep a positive mindset and some motivational boosts while at work!

Let me know which ones you plan to implement or you have other ideas that we can add to this list!

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1. Mix and match: My breakfast is always a portion of protein, carbs, & veggies and my superfoods shake blend includes my fruit, veggies and what my program calls seeds and dressings. I leave my final veggie and protein for my dinner. ⁣

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2. Keep it simple: I don’t go mom beast and try to make fancy meals during the week. I keep my lunches simple such as chicken, veggies and hummus to keep me on track⁣.

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3. Plan and prep! So important to spend a couple of hours on Sunday in the kitchen. A few hours prepping saves me tons of stress during the week! ⁣