Summertime

We are busy, busy, busy.

Life is great as well:) We have been camping, hanging out at the beach every weekend and working of course;)

I am trying to maintain my weight loss still, but I have to admit I am up about 5 lbs. I need to get back on the bandwagon again. It is hard when you are camping and having picnic lunches...I tend to snack more often.

How is the summer going for all of you? I would love to hear from you:)

Summer Fun & Healthy Choices

Hello Friends!!

It seems like forever since I have last posted. We have been busy with swimming lessons, camping, working and just living life:)

How has the summer been going for all of you?

Here are some pictures of some of my favorite things so far this summer as well as some of my favorite healthy foods that I have been enjoying.

Hayrides at the campground

Floating in the pond

Swimming lessons

Flowers

Iced Tea

Raw Nuts

Banana Chips

Have a great day everyone, until next time!
Michelle:0)

Clean Eating 1 Week Review

Overall this week went very well and I was very happy with the choices that I had made. I didn't notice any changes in my energy level, but I am also adjusting to working 12 hour shifts. I did though experience more of a full feeling and was less apt to snacking between meals. The one huge difference for me was I felt a ton less bloated! I hate that feeling, so this was a nice change:)

Here are some of my favorite changes from the week:

Granola that is locally made right here close to my town, paired with Greek Yogurt.




Chia Powder purchased at the Whole Food store. I added this to my yogurt, it adds a thicker consistency along with tons of health benifits!! The powder is easier for your syestem to digest than Chia Seeds.




All natural snack bar. It was delicious!




OMG!!! I picked up a package of these on my way out of the whole food store and after
1 bite I was hooked! The best peanut butter cup I have ever eatten!



Fresh Cherries = BLISS:)



Fresh sliced pears topped with Greek Yogurt. Then sprinkled with a Tbsp. of Good Life Granola. Heavenly!

Progress: ) and my first clean breakfast

My overnight oats were not horrible, but very heavy in my stomach. I could only eat a few bites. I am going to try a hot oatmeal recipe this morning and see if I prefer that more.

Here's to another great day, full of making better choices:)

Clean eating challenge

I am starting a new challenge today.
Everyone on the internet has there own ideas about what Clean Eating is. I am just challenging myself to eat more whole foods and not so much processed, prepackaged foods.

I love my morning coffee with vanilla creamer and that I am not willing to give up;) But as for the rest of my day I will aim to make better choices:)

I am excited to see if these changes will give me more energy or not? With me working 12 hour shifts now I need all the help I can get! Hehe:D

Have a great day friends,
Michelle

My week in review

Well I just completed my first three 12 hour shifts and WOW, I have had to process a lot! My new job is going well at the hospital:) I am happy to report that I have been maintaining my weight loss these last few weeks. I wasn't sure how it was going to go with me eating and sleeping at different times but I am thrilled to just see the scale numbers staying the same.

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!
Michelle:)

Smoothies

Good Morning!!

I just made the best smoothie and I wanted to share quick a minute before I head out.

I found this Banana Smoothie recipe on allrecipes.com and with a few changes from others comments it was AMAZING!

Banana Smoothie

1 cut up frozen banana
1c. 1% milk
1 Tbsp. Honey
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Makes 1 serving.
WW points = 5 (old way)