I Crave Easy!

I crave easy open plastic bags, twist cap calories, and oh so yummy already baked goods. My love affair with easy began my Freshman year of college; it was my first time truly being busy and having a healthy diet was not on my priority list. I ate a lot of fast food and processed sugar and soon it was all I craved! By the time I realized a change was needed, I was already addicted to the easy lifestyle. I gravitated towards the quick fix diets that promised incredible results in a short amount of time. I took diet pills, caffeine pills, stool softeners, purchased several exercise programs and had a series of colonics. I once bought an exercise program that promised results by working out while sitting in a chair (no joke), the mailman laughed at me when I paid to return it. I rolled my eyes at any program that encouraged me to take my time and do it slowly; I wanted a quick result...I craved easy.

The hard part is that the craving hasn't changed; I'm just older and wiser now. I've purposed to not be in a rush. I have accepted that what I see in the mirror is a consequence of easy, and finally, I am willing to do it the slow way, the way that requires focus, effort...the way that will last a lifetime. I'm so glad to be able to do this with my sisters, we've all decided to change our lives and we hope we inspire you.

-DC

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#MONDAY MUNCHIES

One of my favorite, not so guilty pleasures is PIZZA!! I mean I absolutely love carbs ya'll.

I have bought this crust for about 6 years now it's Mama Mary's Whole Wheat crust and its super thin!

When I make this pizza I start with the thin crust and top it "like a salad".

Ingredients:

1 Mama Mary's Whole Wheat Crust

1/4 cup of plain tomato sauce

1/2 cup of Low Moisture Skim Mozarella Cheese

3-4 cups of spinach

1 cup of multi colored bell peppers

(be creative with your toppings, sometimes I add meat and mushrooms)

Olive oil (to drizzle)

Ground Pepper

Crushed Red Pepper

Oregano

I start with the crust and top it with the tomato sauce. I then sprinkle the cheese across the top and top with whatever veggies I'd like. Finally, before I pop it into the oven I drizzle the olive oil (maybe a tablespoon), ground pepper, crushed red pepper and oregano.

It goes into the oven at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

To me it's perfect when the spinach has wilted and the crust is nice and brown!

This entire pizza serves 3-4, but if you were feeling super hungry this whole thing would set you back 600 calories. (That's the average for your chain pizza joints 2 slices)

Try it out, it's amazing.

-NR

This recipe was prepared for me by my husband and the boys in my home. I don't have all of the details, but it was so yummy!

It is called pineapple fried rice and it was expertly served in this pineapple boat.

What's inside?

White rice (you could always swap for brown), fresh chopped pineapple, peas, carrots, chicken and soy sauce. The best part was it was only 9sp.

You totally have to check this one out.

-EC

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Friends and Family Friday!

I did a treadmill workout that Nadine posted! It was tough but my friend Sharde and I really enjoyed it.-SM

My husband is my biggest motivation! He keeps me in line with my eating and exercise. Most of all he loves me just like I am, big or small.-EC

These kids are such a big part of my "WHY". I take them to their swim team at 630am (it's summer y'all) and they swim from 7 until 840. Right after we are finished we go immediately to the gym for two hours. They never complain, they are just as invested in my goal. Get your friends and family together, get healthy along with one another!-NR

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Thoughtful Thursday

Sometimes life is all about passing and failing, let's change that. Let's make life about living. Living the best we can, while we can. Never give up on yourself.

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Workout Wednesday

These workouts are amazing!

The colored one is a walking workout, you don't adjust the incline but the speed is variable.

The second workout is intense with the incline,I adjust the speed to make it manageable for me while pushing myself!

On Tuesday I did these back to back and it was so tough, but I felt so good when I finished. 

What are you doing today?

-NR

#workoutwednesday

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Monday Munchies!

Sometimes you crave sugar. Not an artificial substitute, the pure white cane sugar and yes the sugar that is bad for you. This is a great go to when you are craving something sweet. This is an incredible fruit salad. The best thing about fruit salads is that you can put whatever you have on hand and in this case I literally emptied the fridge! -NR

 Lunch is such a great meal but can get so monotonous, I mean how many salads can a person eat? I try to change up the traditional tomato (which I don't like at all) with a sweet strawberry. Topped with a basalmic you will be surprised at how delicious this is!! I paired mine with our leftover salmon that I pan seared and finished in the oven and an ounce of shrimp. If you are at home like me and have access to a stove treat yourself to a warm meal every once in a while. -NR

 Lastly, I have been addicted to this smoothie now that strawberries are in season.

1 frozen banana

1/4 cup almond milk

1/4 strawberry Greek yogurt

1 scoop of protein powder

It's Oh So Delicious!!

If you prefer a thicker smoothie just add more ice.

I usually share this with my daughter, it's her favorite!

-DC

This week 6/20- 6/24

Monday Munchies

Tuesday Tell

Wednesday Workout

Thursday Thoughts

Friday - Friends and Family

#MINIGOALS

Losing weight is never easy. A support group is important (that's why we are so glad we have one another) and setting #minigoals encourages us to set a non-scale goal that will propel us through the week!

Our advice, set a small goal then crush it! After that set another one!
After all Rome wasn't built in a day.

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Introducing Shanna

I'm Shanna, the youngest of the four girls. I am current college student studying to get my Associates in Arts. My weight has always been an issue that I have been trying to ignore. I have always been overweight. The extent of my weight didn't really bother me until I stepped on the scale and was 319 lbs. I want to break this 21 year cycle of gluttony. Now I have decided to go on this journey with my sisters to better myself. And to truly understand what it is truly like to love myself.

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Introducing Elicia

I'm Elicia. I've been married a little under a year. I am a family teacher for at risk youth alongside my husband and we make a good team. I have struggled with my weight since my freshman year in high school. My weight has gone up and down since then. I am ready to break this cycle and get healthy! Losing weight is only part of the battle, it's keeping it off for years to come. I am more determined than ever to lose 100.

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Introducing Nadine

I’m Nadine. I have four kids, a loving husband, and am a teacher turned Stay at Home Mom. My weight has been a challenge my whole life but it has only become a problem after having children and settling into life. I have been up and down the scale many times but am determined to make this a change that will stick forever. This journey is lifelong and I am done losing weight for an event, it’s time to lose it for life! My sisters and I are committed to give it all we’ve got!

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Introducing Davina

Hello, my name is Davina and I'm the oldest sister of the bunch. I have two young daughters and a crazy sexy, cool husband. I recently, as of a week ago, quit my full time job as a High School Counselor to be a full time mom. Growing up I was always thin and athletic; I didn't have a problem with food until college. First it was only 20 pounds, then 30, then 60 until now it's up to over 100 pounds to lose! I wish I could say that my primary reasons for weight loss was to be healthy and a good example for my daughters (and that is a large part of it) but mostly I just want to look and feel HOT!!! I love all things fashion, but you'd never know by the way I dress.  I'm tired of purchasing clothing to cover up my flaws.  I want to be proud of what I see in the mirror and to dress according to my personality.  I'm ready to make some serious changes so that I can fully enjoy the life I've been blessed with.
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