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Red, White, and Blueberry Muffins
By the time 4th of July rolls around, we’re ready for some yummy treats. Summer produce is in abundance and we always have too many strawberries and blueberries in our fridge. And I never let fresh produce go to waste. We can only drink so many strawberry and blueberry smoothies so it was time for a healthy snack recipe and I think the girls and I created a good one. A healthy, clean-eating, sugar-free, delicious muffin that could be mistaken for a cupcake if you ask me! Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 3/4 cup quick oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp…
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Clean Eating Crockpot Fajitas
Ohhhhhhhh do we love fajitas in our house! I’ve tried them every which way but I always come back to the “old faithful” crockpot fajitas. These are super simple, clean, and low carb too! And always leave us full and satisfied! Add caption Ingredients: 3 large chicken breasts, thawed 1 large green pepper, sliced 5-6 sweet mini peppers, sliced 1/4 onion, sliced (optional) 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp cumin 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp chipotle chili seasoning Juice of 1 lime Romaine lettuce leaves Lowfat shredded cheese or Plain lowfat Greek yogurt Salsa Cooked brown rice (optional) Instructions: Thaw chicken and place in bottom of sprayed crock…
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Vegetarian Quinoa Black Bean Bites
One of my favorite recipes and perfect for meatless Monday! We try to limit our red meat intake to once/week in this house and try to add a vegetarian day as well. The added protein from the black beans and the quinoa really helps to fill up from these delicious little bites of yumminess! Plus, the kiddos love them, they’re quick, easy, and make for a great lunchbox treat too! Ingredients: 3/4c uncooked quinoa (I use Trader Joe’s organic white quinoa)1 can low sodium black beans3/4c salsa4-5 mini sweet peppers or 1/2 c diced green peppers 3/4 c shredded low-fat cheese1/2c frozen corn3 eggs2tsp garlic powder1tsp cumin1/2c chopped fresh…
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Competition Prep- 1 day out!
Less than 24 hours until go time! We are pretty excited and definitely ready to take the stage & rock it! It’s been a long journey but worth every step of the way to be feeling this good and having this amazing energy right now! Bring it on, NANBF! We’re ready for ya!
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The Why Behind Everything I Do
As I sit here looking over my planner for the next few weeks, trying to organize my life and create a sense of normalcy among the chaos that is my current life, I have to pause, breathe, and be thankful for what has brought me to the chaos that I have today. When you’re sitting in the delivery room, waiting for them to hand you your very first, teensy weensy, wrinkly, freshly bathed and swaddled little peanut, what they don’t tell you is that not only is this little person now outside your body but now, so is your heart. Here you are, Mrs. Roberts, and you will now be wearing your…
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Clean Eating Shakeology Granola Bars
In my house, we love peanut butter. Every week, on the grocery list. Peanut Butter. Spoonfuls on spoonfuls, PBJ’s, protein bites, treats, snacks, ants on a log, etc. You know it. We also love chocolate. When we can combine the two, it’s heaven. These healthy, guilt-free snacks are perfect for that afternoon craving, that post-workout protein need, or that late night sweet tooth that won’t quit. Dunked into a glass of vanilla unsweetened almond milk and I’m done for. I hope you love these as much as we do! Ingredients: 2 c quick oats 2 scoops chocolate Shakeology 1/4c ground flaxseed meal 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp sea salt…
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Bikini Competition Prep- Peak Week! 5 Days Out!
Here we are at 5 days out from show date! Things are starting to get real and I am getting even more excited! My suit is being overnighted tonight, I have two lifting workouts left and everything is scheduled! Can’t wait!
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8 Days Out Bikini Competition Update
Hi! As some of you may already know, I’m currently training for my second bikini competition this year. I did my first in April and went the road alone! It was an exhilirating experience and I promised myself I would do it again, next time with more muscle. Well, I decided on a show on June 27th and have spent the last 12 weeks eating, bulking, lifting, and getting ready for this next show. I couldn’t be more excited! I will say, putting on muscle in 12 weeks is not easy and I am hoping for the best. This is a NANBF (naturals) show and I am looking forward to…
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Vegetarian Couscous Salad
Vegetarian Couscous Salad This is a favorite of mine. A yummy, one-dish meal, perfect for an on-the-go lunch, or a light, healthy dinner. Ingredients: For the salad: 1 c whole wheat couscous 1 tsp EVOO 1 medium tomato (chopped) 1 c frozen peas (thawed) 1 can kidney beans rinsed & drained 1/2 tsp parsley 1/4 c low fat Feta cheese For the dressing: 3 tbsp EVOO 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp basil Directions: Bring 1 1/4 c water to a boil, add tsp of EVOO and couscous. Stir in, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Spoon into large bowl, add…
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Chocolate Shakeology Protein Bites
Chocolate Shakeology Protein Bites Because sometimes when you have a snack attack, it has to be a cookie! And when it does, this is a a perfect, healthy, alternative to a sugar-packed, ball of unhealthiness! Ingredients: 1 c quick cook oats 1/2 c all natural peanut butter 1/4 c wildflower honey 1 scoop/packet chocolate Shakeology Directions: Mix all ingredients until combined well in a bowl. Roll into 1″ balls. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Enjoy! *You can also add 1/4 c flaxseed meal but may need to add a little more honey!