Girl Time

 

I just bought my new camera :) It's pink & red, just in time for valentines day...cheesy I know. Get ready for some delicious healthy looking recipes and learn a little about my passions and goals in life. Fashion, Health & Love.

I am so excited I am headed to my home town this weekend, Waynesville NC

 

All of my best friends still live there so it will be such a great time to see them. When we all get together we turn back into the little high school girls we were when out friendship began. Now the best part of this weekend is I get to meet one of my best friends son for the first time. He is going to be one lucky boy because all of his aunties love him so much and are going to spoil him rotten! (that's the best thing about being an auntie you can play with them and spoil them and send them back)

 



 

This was at her baby shower in October.

 

 

Now another reason I am super ready to go home is because I get to see my fabulous mom and dad. I am also helping my little brother move into his first home. (tear) (he is getting married in June, even bigger tear)

 

My family eats pretty healthy, always have. I grew up not really eating fried chicken or drinking sweet tea, so therefore I don't eat them now. People always make fun, saying a girl from the south has to like fried chicken and sweet tea. (I'd disagree) But when my girlfriends get together it is like a feeding frenzy. Growing up all of our parents could never understand how girls could eat so much and be so loud. Oh we could! :)

 

It is definitely going to be hard to not cheat this weekend but if I just took how far I have come, it will give me the ability to put all those fatty foods down and maybe have some grapes instead!

 

Day 17:

Breakfast: leftover homemade egg & turkey casserole

Snack: almonds

Lunch: 2 veggie burgers ( with mustard & no bread) yeah as you can see it was a little last minute lunch preparation.

Snack: banana and peanut butter

Dinner: my mommas homemade chili

 

 

 

21days

63days.goal.date

 

 



This is a Must

Why it is important to eat breakfast!

Eating breakfast boost weight loss but some think eating breakfast to lose weight seems counter intuitive, but if you monitor what you eat, along with how much you eat, it is possible to maintain or even lose weight. "A rule of thumb is to eat between 300 and 500 calories at breakfast," says O'Connor. "And don't worry about eating breakfast on the go — the most important thing is to just eat it."

What constitutes a good breakfast? High-fiber cereals and fresh fruits are healthy choices that require little preparation. Other options include:

berries

eggs

cottage cheese

oatmeal

peanut butter

smoothies (not the high sugar ones)

whole grain breads

yogurt

homemade casserole (low fat ones)

Increased Metabolism
When a good breakfast is eaten, it boosts the metabolism. If a person goes too long without eating, the body will think that they are not being fed, which will in turn decrease the metabolism. Be sure to include protein and fresh foods with your breakfast, because the protein also will boost the metabolism.
Higher Energy Levels
Skipping breakfast may cause you to feel sluggish and tired and you may have a hard time getting enough energy to make it through the day. Eating a well balanced breakfast in the morning will provide your body the fuel that it needs to convert to energy.
Healthy Eating All Day Long
Remember that breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day, so planning a healthy breakfast may help you to avoid eating unhealthy treats later on. If you fill your stomach with healthy foods, you will be less likely to have unhealthy cravings.
Better Memory
Studies have shown that children have better performance in school when they start out the day with a healthy breakfast. Eating breakfast provides fuel for the brain, which can help to improve memory and brain functioning.
Starting the Day in the Right Frame of Mind
Taking a quiet moment to sit down and enjoy your breakfast can be a good way to get you in the right frame of mind for the day. Our busy lifestyles have caused many people to forget about the importance of meal times, and breakfast is the best time to take a moment to reflect and plan the rest of your day.    SO GO EAT YOUR BREAKFAST!!

 

 

Day 16:

Breakfast: Homemade casserole: egg, turkey sausage, skim mozzarella cheese, crushed red pepper

Snack: 20 almonds

Lunch: veggie burger  (I buy the morning star, spicy black bean kind) (no bread), shredded broccoli, hummus

Snack: edamame                                                            

Dinner: Applebee's zesty roma chicken & shrimp
substitute the potatoes and had steamed broccoli instead with hot sauce. small slice of turkey sausage.
Dessert: Fudgesicle and handful of almonds

 

 
Trials build patience, make us strong, and teach us that sometimes prayer and truffles do go together.

 

22days
64days.goal.date