Week 6 ~ Perseverance
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other. ~ Walter Elliot
Fun Partner Exercises
This adds excitement and variety to your exercise program – which we all need from time to time. You can set up a group workout with a friend or team-mate and challenge each other to get stronger together!
Coconut Chocolate Ice Cream
How much do you love ice cream, chocolate ice cream but cannot eat dairy? I do, I love chocolate and ice cream ... and it is probably better for me to not have dairy. Coconut milk is a great alternative to dairy, it's rich, creamy and velvety when made into an ice cream!
Laughter is the Key
"If love is the treasure, laughter is the key" ~ Yakov Smirno
Think of All the Beauty
Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy. ~ Anne Frank
Meatballs, Gravy and Cauliflower
Meatballs, Gravy and Cauliflower
Who would have thunk it? Meatballs, gravy, and mashed cauliflower ~ no need for potatoes ~ you can have your comfort food […]
Vegetable and Cheese Quesadilla
Vegetable and Cheese Quesadilla
Well, I told you I like Tex-Mex… this is more proof. It’s fun food, comfort food and satisfyingly delicious, it ticks all […]
Blessing For the Whole Day
An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. ~ Henry David Thoreau
Now is the Best Time of the Year
Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year. ~ Franklin Pierce Adams
Chicken Taco Salad
I love Mexican food! Growing up in Texas I developed a deep desire for spicy food and still have it. I decided to forgo the tortilla and chips while maintaining the taste that I love so much in a effort to stay true to my Living Fit Lifestyle ~ and my waistline!
Chicken and Veal Meatloaf
You may have noticed that I love meatloaf, meatballs, burgers ~ sounds a bit like comfort food, huh? That's probably from growing up in the South.
From Your Own Actions
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. ~ Dalai Lama
Stepping Stones
The past is a stepping stone, not a millstone. Robert Plant
Asparagus & Artichoke Quiche
By Bernadette Kathryn, LMT, IHLC Almond Meal makes a tasty gluten free crust and an excellent pastry for a change of pace. Add in your favorite vegetables, some egg or egg-whites a little cheese if you prefer and bake! When it comes out of the oven, let it rest for a bit and then enjoy with a side salad for an elegant brunch option or easy lunch.
Week 5 ~ Be Focused on Achieving
The secret to accomplishing what matters most to you is committing your goals to writing, review the list often and revise your strategy as you move along. This is important for several reasons.
Hooping and Hoop Dancing
Fun playful way to workout which adds variety to your routine ~ bonus! Hooping has been taken to a new level, it will strengthen the core, improve your balance, and is a great aerobic workout when performed for an extended period of time.
A Series of Small Things
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together" ~ Vincent Van Gogh
Chicken Marsala
This Living Fit Lifestyle version of Chicken Marsala is made without using the flour ~ since I am gluten free and the flour would not be good for me, I omit it completely. I thicken the gravy by using my VitaMix blender to puree some of the onion which gives the sauce a little body.
Do One Thing
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. ~ Nelson Mandela
Coconut Chocolate Candy
It may look like a daunting task, difficult and completely unnecessary, considering the fact that you can purchase any kind of candy imaginable at most corner stores.
Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
This is a gorgeous meal that can be made with chicken or turkey! You get to choose.
Flames of Achievement
Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement. Golda Meir
The Courage to Press ON
All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination. Earl Nightingale
Grilled Steak and Salad
A good quality grilled steak and salad is an excellent choice for a Sanctioned Meal ~ it doesn't always have to be chicken or fish you know?
Chipotle Burger
This is great to eat with a bowl of soup or on a whole grain bun with arugula and chipotle mayo!
Remember Moments
We do not remember days, we remember moments. Cesare Pavese
Coconut Mango Rice Pilaf
When you are eating a hot dish such as a jerk marinade, you need a cooling dish to counter the heat. I like coconut rice with a sweet element like the mango, I dressed with with a lime vinaigrette ~ it was just the right amount of sweet, tang and crunch to go with the fish.
High Reps, Light Weights
When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren't the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation. ~ Arsene Wenger
Week 4 – Create a Habit
If you create an act, you create a habit. If you create a habit, you create a character. If you create a character, you create a destiny. ~ Andre Maurois
Creation of our Story
Every human is an artist. And this is the main art that we have: the creation of our story. ~ Miguel Angel Ruiz
Light Lasagna
I like to make individual lasagnas in mini bread pans and use only one noodle per lasagna, which is 1/3 of a ‘normal’ serving. I supercharge my lasagna by adding lots of vegetables and herbs to give it additional flavor and a nutritional boost from the added vegetables!
Chicken Apple Curry
If you love the warming spice of curry and a slightly sweet taste of stewed apples and cinnamon, you will love this dish as much as I do. I serve it with roasted cauliflower to keep this dish fully sanctioned and Paleo perfect! If you prefer to add some starch to your meal plan, you can add brown rice and the meal will be more substantial.
Sausage Mushroom Ricotta Sauce
Pure comfort food here and if you are able to control your portion, it can be sanctioned too!
Motivation
Motivation is knowing you are learning, growing, and succeeding toward your desired outcome while sustaining positive momentum. ~ Jaren L. Davis