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Are You Your Worst Enemy?

Posted by on May 26, 2015 in Health, Food, & Crafting | 0 comments

Are You Your Worst Enemy?

Are You Your Worst Enemy? I am my own worst enemy.  When I began my journey to wellness, I always said when I weigh xxx I will be happy. The truth is I am 3 pounds up and down from that goal and I am not happy.  I look at myself in the mirror and hate what I see.  Instead of looking at how far I have come, I look at everything that is wrong with me that is hidden underneath the clothes.  You know that part nobody ever sees (AKA lots of loose skin). I am struggling with this part of the journey right now and am working on transforming my mind. I am working on loving myself and seeing myself how God sees me.   (more…)

How My Husband Fixed His Cholesterol Levels Without Medication

Posted by on May 21, 2015 in Health, Food, & Crafting | 2 comments

How My Husband Fixed His Cholesterol Levels Without Medication

How My Husband Fixed His Cholesterol Levels Without Medication. My husband has had issues with his cholesterol levels for most of his adult life. When we met, his triglycerides and cholesterol levels were out of control. At that time, the doctor decided to put him on Gemfibrozil to help him.  While he was taking this medication, his levels improved. The issue came when he was taken off the medication and they shot back up.  We quickly got on a low-fat diet and were able to improve his levels quickly. The issue we now faced was that we improved one area but hurt his HDL levels (good cholesterol). They were low and nothing we tried helped improve this until recently. Join me today and learn how my husband fixed his cholesterol levels without medication.

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Why Most People Fail at Weight Loss

Posted by on May 20, 2015 in Health, Food, & Crafting | 0 comments

Why Most People Fail at Weight Loss

Why Most People Fail at Weight Loss.  I have tried every “diet known to mankind” and have been unsuccessful at maintaining my weight loss with all of them.  For over 20+ years I lived on the “weight loss roller coaster”. You know that roller coaster that goes way up and then way down and then when you finally think the ride is over you are in for another surprise. The interesting part is that I knew how to “follow the program” but I didn’t know how to “live the program”.  This along with other factors lead to my “weight loss roller coaster ride”.  Join me today and find out why most people fail at Weight Loss.  (more…)

Are You Sabotaging Your Body Like I Did?

Posted by on May 19, 2015 in Health, Food, & Crafting | 4 comments

Are You Sabotaging Your Body Like I Did?

Are You Sabotaging Your Body Like I Did? This is one of the most difficult posts I have ever written.  Telling your story about living as a Morbidly Obese person is never easy.  Even more difficult is sharing my picture that NOBODY on the internet has ever seen. It feels like I am facing the world naked and letting it all out.  If this post can give one person hope, then it is worth sharing.  Join me today as I share my story, journey, and some exciting news with you.    (more…)

Star Wars Chicken Kabobs

Posted by on May 5, 2015 in Chicken | 4 comments

Star Wars Chicken Kabobs

Star Wars Chicken Kabobs. Did you know that yesterday was the official Star Wars Day?  I have two Star Wars fans in my home and when we found out the BIG DAY was coming my son asked me to make something fun for him to share with all of you for this special day. We had to put on our thinking caps and get creative and we are excited to share with you an easy and fun recipe with you in honor of Star Wars Day. (more…)

Dazzling Diva Challenge #73 and New Beginnings

Posted by on Apr 29, 2015 in Dazzling Diva Challenge, Health, Food, & Crafting | 12 comments

Dazzling Diva Challenge #73 and New Beginnings

Dazzling Diva Challenge #73 and New Beginnings. All of us are on a journey. The situation and circumstances we face in life mold us into who we are and the path we need to follow. Sometimes the current journey is for a season and in preparation for the BIGGER picture God has for our lives. It’s difficult not to fight it when it doesn’t make sense, but I am learning to trust God and embrace the changes so that HE can mold me and use me as He wants.  Everything that happens in our lives if for a BIGGER PURPOSE and New Beginnings. 

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Dazzling Diva Challenge #72

Posted by on Apr 22, 2015 in Dazzling Diva Challenge | 2 comments

Dazzling Diva Challenge #72

Dazzling Diva Challenge #72. Mothers play an important role in our lives. They are nurturers, nurses, taxi drivers, coaches, teachers, counselors, and even the head of the house in some homes. It is such an amazing job, yet it can be exhausting at times. In a few weeks, we will be celebrating Mother’s Day to honor the special women in our lives.  Today, we have dedicated this challenge to celebrating Mother’s Day and we are excited to share it with you. Join us today as we share some card ideas and even gift ideas for that special woman or women in your life.    (more…)

How to Stay Healthy Even If You Love Eating Mexican Food

Posted by on Apr 21, 2015 in Seasonings | 2 comments

How to Stay Healthy Even If You Love Eating Mexican Food

How to Stay Healthy Even If You Love Eating Mexican Food. When you hear the term “Clean Eating” many people automatically assume it means eating bland, tasteless food. I am excited to tell you that it is the furthest thing from the truth. I love eating and cooking delicious meals and all of them are full of taste and I always have my family begging for more.  Today’s recipe will become a favorite in your home and your family will be begging for more and you can rest assured it is “Clean and Healthy”.  In addition, I will share an easy yet, elegant way of packaging this so you can give it as a gift for the Mexican food lover in your life.  (more…)

Dazzling Diva Challenge #71

Posted by on Apr 15, 2015 in Dazzling Diva Challenge | 2 comments

Dazzling Diva Challenge #71

Dazzling Diva Challenge #71. The weeks are going by so quickly and before you know it summer will be here. Are you as excited as I am?  I am looking forward to enjoying time outdoors in my garden.  This week’s challenge image sure helps me get more excited about warmer days ahead.  This week’s challenge is lots of fun and we invite you to check it out. I am confident you will love it as much as we did. We are excited to share the team’s interpretation with you this week and we look forward to your continued participation in our challenge. We love seeing your beautiful creations!   (more…)

We Have Finally Started Living

Posted by on Apr 13, 2015 in Motivational Monday | 2 comments

We Have Finally Started Living

We Have Finally Started Living.  Never in my life did I ever envision that I would be where I am today.  For the past couple of weeks, I have had some rude awakenings of what exactly I have done to myself and how it has affected my family.  It breaks my heart as I come to the realization that the choices I made throughout my youth, young adulthood, and parenthood not only affected my life but those around me. I have learned some hard lessons and I can’t turn back anymore.  For the first time in years, I feel like we have finally started living and it is liberating.  (more…)