Hello 27

I spent the first day of being 27 making a list throughout the day of things I have learned in the roller coaster ride that was 26.  

  • You won't always have to know the answer and its okay to ask for help.  
  • Sometimes you think things like "2015 is going to be my year"...and when it's not, you hold you head up and know that you can deal with tough things. Those moments are when you find your strength. 
  • There will be bad days, but they are only that. Tomorrow is new and it will be better. 
  • Never, ever under any circumstances expect anyone to congratulate you on doing a good job.  
  • Splurge every now and then. 
  • Get a good iron. It isn't worth it to iron something and it not be perfect.
  • Look around at the good people in your life and be thankful for them.  
  • Just for a second take a look back and see the people who are no longer there and understand the reasons. Make peace with that. 
  • Stop "looking forward" to your next event and appreciate right now. 
  • Be ready for change always. 
  • Do squats. Just shut up and do them.  
  • Invest in staple pieces, not so much on whats trendy. 
  • Never have a day without a goal, even a small one.  
  • Most importantly, love you. Your hair, your nose, taste in fashion, the way you wait till the last minute to do something. No one else will like you if you first don't like yourself.  

I'm not going to lie I was a little freaked out to turn another year older but after spending the day with my Husband, family, best friend, and all the amazing people who love me, I am so thankful to be another year older and am beyond ready to see what 27 has in store for me. I pray that it is kind and full of much more life experience.  

 

 

Also, Happy Birthday to Marilyn Monroe...where ever you may be.

A girl knows her limits but a wise girl knows she has none.
— M. Monroe

Get Your Grill On

Whoo hoo! It's time to fire up the grill! There are so many reason why I love preparing food this way. When it comes to food what's better than healthy, quick, and most importantly delicious? Here is my latest go to meal and you only need four things, well, five if you count the corn. Which you totally should.

Cook your chicken, add whichever pesto is your favorite (for this I added basil pesto), then spread on your cheese. I used Creamy Mozzarella Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil by The Laughing Cow. I used two wedges and it's only 35 calories for each. If you haven't tried this amazing cheese yet I highly reccomend it! Now add some fresh tomato, close the grill lid for about 5 minutes and enjoy! 

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I am about to give you a tip that totally changed my life for cooking corn on the cob. About  year or so ago MK and I were hanging out at our friends lake house eating some amazing food. This is when someone told us about making corn in the microwave. All you do is cut off the large end of each corn (not shucked) and put it in the microwave for 3 minutes per cob. Then, just squeeze the corn out of its shell, no shucking ever required! Try it. You won't regret it.  

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Happy Grilling! xoxo

Gym Hangry

Obviously we are all starving after a workout. At least I am! But, what to eat after getting your run on? Here are a few foods that are the perfect go-to.

Eggs- This one is by far my favorite. This girl loves eggs and I eat them every morning when I return from the gym. They have both carbs and protein which is what you body is craving and are only 70 calories each.

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Bananas- Not only are they a "good carb" they also help rebuild damaged muscles.

Salmon- Don't want to eat eggs for dinner? No problem. Salmon also helps rebuild your muscles and is an anti-inflammatory. 

Nuts- If you are in a hurry and jetting to work after this is the perfect post workout snack to toss in your gym or handbag. My favorite is the antioxidant boost from Nature Box (www.naturebox.com). I always have it handy when I know I'm running errands after the gym. The best part about this one is that it doesn't waste any time getting to your system. It pack a quick punch of good carbs, fat, and protein. 

Chocolate Milk- You better believe it! Not only is it delicious, it's good for you too! Same as the others, this has protein and helps rebuild muscle. Also, it will satisfy your sweet tooth so you don't go for an unhealthy treat instead.  

Now that you are prepared go for a run..bikini season is almost here!