Today is the first day, of the first week my kids are off of school. While I wish I could be excited to be home with them. I unfortunately cannot. BUT, why do I tell you this… I normally send my kids to a camp they love close to work and when I went to sign them up this year it was full. So, I was scrambling to figure out something to work within our budget, and after much research there were not many options. THANKFULLY, my in-laws offered to help us out. So, we landed on them taking them for a few days a week so I can work. This may sound like a glorious idea… I GET A BREAK!!! I know, I know how can I complain about that. As it sounds great and who doesn’t like a break, this is not what I pictured. I am not use to, not having my kids with me, pretty much all the time. Many times I have people ask me, why do I work so hard, why am I up late, trying to start my own company, and the question I get more then anything, When are you going to give yourself a break?!?!?! The answer to all these questions is when I can control these obstacles and when I can dictate my schedule so that I am home with my kids and my schedule revolves around my to-do list and my priorities.

Before I became a coach this vision, was just a DREAM. But with the guidance of my up line I now know that with a few simple tasks done each day, I WILL make this happen. It may not happen over night, like I would like it to, but that is just not reality, no matter which way you swing it. Rome was not built in a day and neither is a business. Today, I listened to this call, and it talked about what does FREEDOM mean to YOU!?!?! After much thought, I realized that to ME, it means creating my own schedule so that I can be here for my kids and do everything it is I want to do with them, when I want, and having my husband by our side to do them with. I challenge you to ask yourself that question. If you are looking for a way to create your own schedule, live a life you design, and want to be there for your kids whenever you want.

Comment “more info” below, so we can see if coaching can make your dreams become a reality like they are doing for me.

I was talking to a woman the other day about this supplement out on the market. It got me thinking. I am not sure how many people know this about me because I didn't really ever talk about it and I somewhat hid it. 😏 

So here goes nothing... I was so desperate to loose weight and be HAPPY that I pretty much tried EVERYTHING! Which leads to why I am so passionate about what I do now. None of these pills, creams ect did a thing for me. It is somewhat comical that I even still have this stuff sitting in my house. It was all a waist of money. As American's we are always looking for the quick fix, which is not the reality. If you get lucky and it works it all comes right back because you are not taught how to properly loose the weight. I was so dumb and nieve to think that this would fix me and would give me the self esteem boost I was looking for. 

Most of them just made my heart race and very jittery. Most of them are so unhealthy and have had many recalls because of the issues they have caused. Loosing weight and getting fit should because you want to be healthy. So, please learn from my mistake and do it the right way. I started PROJECT SELF for people like me that are struggling and are not sure what to do. Where to start?!?! Many people go to the gym but don't see the results because they are missing the key essential part, which is the nutrition. Take a step in the right direction and make the HEALTHIER choice. EMAIL ME if you are stuck and need some help.  Do it before you waist your time and money. 

When you only have a few moments between getting home from work and leaving to take my son to ice hockey. I choose to go with my SHAKE! I switched it up today and decided to go with APPLE PIE, I was surprised how YUMMY it was! Here is the recipe for you all... 

Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup ice

Preparation:
1. Place water, Shakeology, applesauce, cinnamon, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil $0.11
1 medium yellow onion $0.70
1 tsp minced garlic $0.08
1 medium zucchini $0.71
1 medium yellow squash $0.85
1 medium potato $0.91
1 medium tomato $1.65
1 tsp dried thyme $0.05
to taste salt & pepper $0.05
1 cup shredded Italian cheese $1.49

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Saute both in a skillet with olive oil until softened (about five minutes).
While the onion and garlic are sauteing, thinly slice the rest of the vegetables.
Spray the inside of an 8×8 square or round baking dish with non-stick spray. Spread the softened onion and garlic in the bottom of the dish. Place the thinly sliced vegetables in the baking dish vertically, in an alternating pattern. Sprinkle generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, top with cheese and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

YUM.. YUM… YUM... Tilapia, Brown Rice and Asparagus.. OH MY!

TILAPIA:
1lb Tilapia
1 1/2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1tsp. Cayenne
2 Tsp. Black Pepper
1Tbsp. Paprika
1Tbsp. Onion Powder
1/2 Tbsp. garlic Powder
1 tsp. Oregano
1 tsp. Ground Thyme
1 tsp. Brown Sugar

Combine all spices together to create a rub.

Coat all the fish, and allow it to sit for about 15-20 minutes before cooking.

Heat oil in a large pan and add fillets.

Cook fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side and serve.

Brown Price: Followed the instructions on the box. 
Asparagus: Sautéed with some olive oil, and spoonful of garlic.

Do you or have you ever hid from the mirror?

I wanted to take a moment because I have had a few of you tell me how you feel. I wanted to take a moment and share my story.

For the longest time I wouldn't look at myself in a full length mirror. I would tell myself if I didn't look then it wasn't there. We all know that is not true. We all have a comfort level that we want to reach or be within, it is different for everyone. It is not about how big or small you are, it is about how YOU FEEL about YOURSELF! After having my son, I was so ashamed with my body. The extra skin on my belly has made me EXTREMELY self conscious. I hide it from EVERYONE... including my husband. I would always wrap my arms around my waist as if he could not see it (funny part is he could careless). What is amazing in my transformation is, although I have lost some inches and am feeling better then I ever have, i realized the more I help others feel better about themselves the less concerned I am about myself. I also realized that I am not alone in these feelings. We all have something about us that we want to improve, it is not always physical, but for many of it is. I am reaching my hand out to you... if you want to feel better about yourself... feel healthy... feel wonderful... come join my next challenge group so we can hold our heads high together!