Eat and lose! How I Am Losing Weight & Getting Healthy- My story!

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Do you remember a few weeks ago when I shared my health report with you? It was life changing! I have started changing the way I eat and I am seeing real results! I could not find a perfect diet or meal plan that worked for me so I put some of the ideas together and created my own. Y’all I have lost 14 pounds in 2 months! Some may say that is dangerous or say that it will all come back. That is … [Read more...]

Make Easy Pineapple Salsa In Under 3 Minutes

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Bring some tropical spice to your next meal with this easy pineapple salsa recipe. It only takes minutes and it is delicious! It took me about 3 minutes and that included the time it took to grab the ingredients out of the fridge and stopping to talk to a toddler. So you can make this in no time at all and bring color and spice to your table. Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]

Genes, Questions, Answers & Hope! Getting Your Body On The Right Track By Asking The Right Questions

This is a totally personal post but I just have to share this real chapter of my life with you. I have had health issues for months now and was finally at a breaking point. I decided enough was enough and went to my doctor. I get my thyroid check done every six months since I had radioactive iodine treatment for my thyroid years ago. My Doctor and I see each other at least that often and he knows … [Read more...]

Healthy & Sweet Banana Smoothie Recipe

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Today I enjoyed a delicious banana smoothie that I have to share. This one is sweet and great for you. I found one similar and altered it use what I had on hand. Ingredients: 1 banana 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk ( or your milk of choice) Add all to the blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy! Here is a pin able image for you so you can easily find it. :) … [Read more...]

Getting Started on Nutrisystem: A Protein Shakes Video Review #NSNation #samp

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This week was week 1 for me on the Nutrisystem Women’s SUCCESS Select Program. Since it has only been a few days I decided not to weigh in this week. I want to be on the plan a full week before I step on the scary place they call the scale. I will start next week with my weigh ins. This week I want to give you some insight on the foods. Specifically I want to tell you about the Protein Shakes. … [Read more...]

Ready, Set, Lose! My Nutrisystem Weightloss Journey Begins! #NSNation #samp

  I have posted recently how I have been having trouble with my weight and how it has made an impact on my self esteem. It is very important that I STOP now and make a change to lose weight. My weight is completely out of control and I started looking into my options. That led me to looking into Nutrisystem. Today I have some exciting news to share with you. For the next few months I … [Read more...]

Getting Healthy The Right Way: An Update and A Fruit Salad Recipe

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WOOHOO! I did it! I stayed on the "get healthy" track for 2 weeks! I wanted to drop in and give you an update. But first here is a little recap. I decided I needed to make a change. I knew all the things that did NOT work so I decided it was time to make a real change in my lifestyle including healthy foods and being more active. I went to one of my favorite stores in search of healthy meal … [Read more...]

Teaching Girls and Women Good Body Image

This is a very personal and real topic  that I am sharing with you. I was always a pretty confident girl growing up. Things started to change when I went to college and started gaining weight. In my early twenties I started taking medicines for my thyroid and depression. I have cronic depression and as a result I have been on medicines ever since then. As I get older and hormones and thyroid … [Read more...]

Tummy Tuck : Is It Right For Me or You?

If you have been a follower of this site you know I battle with my weight. I tried nutrisystem and I am fixing to try a new supplement. Recently someone suggested a tummy tuck to me. Since then I have been researching tummy tuck procedures. It us not something you do casually or without a lot of thought. Just like any surgery their are risks. I had two c sections and I know how tough recovery … [Read more...]

Creative Bioscience 90 Day Weight Loss Challenge (Bloggers Join Me)

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You may remember that last year I did nutrisystem. While it dis work the pound quickly came back when I stopped the program. I received information about a 90 day weight challenge sponsored by Creative BioScience and was intrigued.  Creative Bioscience combines research, innovation, and technology to offer safe and effective diet support products. Our focus is safety, satisfaction and quality … [Read more...]