The Holistic PCOS Chick

Chicken & Shrimp Stir-Fry Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced into small chunks 8-16 med to lrg shrimp, peeled and deveined 1-2 carrots, sliced thin 12 snap peas 1 cup beam spouts (optional) 2 scallions, diced 1" sliced raw ginger, diced or 1 tsp ground ginger 1-2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup Bragg's Amino's or Tamari 2 cups Soba noodles or rice noodles (prepared) 2 TBSP peanut oil or olive oil Directions: 1. Heat oil in skillet or wok. 2. Cook carrot, chicken, ginger and garlic on med heat. You can also add in broccoli or any other veggie you like. Saute until tender. 3. Add Bragg's Amino's, shrimp, peas, sprouts (optional), scallions and cook until shrimp is pink or cooked through. 4. Add precooked Noodles and toss. 5. Add a little of your noodle water into pan to help thicken up the sauce. Continue tossing with prepared soba noodles until everything is mixed together. 6. Serve and add a little more Bragg...

You're invited!! -Have ever wondered what Shakeology is all about?  -Why I choose to drink it? You've probably noticed my posts about drinking Shakeology daily and how it's positively impacted my health/life... -Why and what makes it so healthy? -Why is it priced the way it is? -How you can work it into YOUR budget? -Is it just another weight-loss or protein shake? -What sets Shakeology apart and makes it different from other options on the market?... Then join us for a LIVE 1-hour Event right here on Facebook tonight! Wednesday, May 11th, at 8 PM Central (1 PM Eastern), we will be going over all these common questions about Shakeology, AND explaining why people love it. Our goal is to help others learn what it's all about! HOW TO JOIN: 1) Email me at fitfaband38@gmail.com and I'll send you the details. #shakeitbaby #knowledgeispower #shakeology101 #fuelforyourbody

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Ingredients (Chicken Wraps): 1 4 ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast, grilled and sliced 4 leaves Bibb lettuce 5 water nut chest nuts, diced (optional) 2 Tbsp carrots, shredded 2 Tbsp bean sprouts (optional) Directions: Place cubed chicken and diced chestnuts in lettuce leaves. Chop with carrots and bean sprouts. Top with Asian dressing. Asian Dressing: 1 TBSP peanut butter 1 tsp soy sauce or Braggs Aminos 1/4 tsp sesame oil 1 TSP rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger pepper to taste red chili paste sriracha (optional) Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Drizzle dressing into lettuce cups.

What a difference a face makes! Looking back I realize my face was basically telling me that my health was in the toilet! Ouch!! As you can see from the photo on the Left, before I got started with my healthy journey I was suffering from some major bloat plus some health issues that no one could diagnose. It was a very frustrating time for me and I was doing everything I could to muster a smile! I had horrible immune issues and I was dealing with hormonal problems which caused major weight gain and mood swings!! I was not sleeping well, and was battling with chronic fatigue. You name it, and I tried it to get healthy again! I eventually hit a wall as nothing I found worked for very long. I was inconsistent and fell prey to some pretty wicked cravings and bad habits. I really DID want to get control over my life, my health and get the HAPPY ME back again, however I felt stuck and didn't know what to do next. I had tried it all and failed misserably! They say when you pray...

I'm not gonna focus on all the mistakes I've made in the past few months. I'm just gonna focus on moving forward with my goals from here on out. Learning to focus on what you can control rather is way better then stressing over the past. 1st workout  post 3-Day Refresh  felt really good today! The stretches afterward felt even better.  #immovingforward #newgoals #nolookingback

Just got my 1st wasp  sting ever! OUCH!! Wasp stings are NO joke !! Kloe was having a blast running in the back yard and blowing Dandelion's while I followed behind and chatted with one of the Coaches on our team! When Kloe and I took a break from the outdoors I guess the wasp hitched a ride insdie on my shirt? Kloe needed to go potty so while I waited I decided to lean on the door jam. BIG MISTAKE! I totally leaned on the wasp and BAM!!!! I was like YOUCH ! WTH was that?!!! I've never been stung before so I'm glad to report I'm not allergic. Although I'm pretty shocked to learn how long the "ouch" part lasts   and how tender the area has become. My Coach was still listening on the line because I tossed the phone when I got stung. So I'm sure the conversation between Kaleb and I was pretty interesting to listen too LIVE. And went like this.... Me: OUCH! OMG it really hurts! What was that?!! Kaleb: OMG! You have a wasp on you!!!! Me: What?!....

I felt….STUCK....FRUSTRATED...and generally UNHAPPY with the way life was going….I was struggling to find the “happy me” and "my smile". I just couldn't get out of the negative funk I was in and it felt like I would be stuck FOREVER. No matter what I tried I couldn't get a grip on my life, my health or my weight and all I wanted was a solid simple solution. Once I started surrounding myself with AMAZING and SUPPORTIVE people, learning how to start making healthier and consistent food choices, and adding FUN exercises into my BUSY life as a MOM...that's when I finally hit my turning point! That's when my LIFE STARTED TO CHANGE! Now I am on my way to being in the best shape of my life and I'm 40!! With TWO kids that are 10 yrs apart, I may be busier then before but I know what works and what has improved every aspect of my life at 40!! **See below...You don't want to miss this** I am looking for 10 WOMEN (you DON'T have to be a Mom to joi...

Top 3 MUST DO'S Being aware of your calorie intake is super important, but its only a small peice of the puzzle when it comes to getting healthier. Here are the top 3 things I did and continue to do to improve my health... 1. Be consistent with healthy habits. AKA eat more whole foods, less sugar and exercise 3-4 times a weeks.  2. Ditch all the chemicals and additives. Trade out cleaners, airfreshners and anything with dies or perfumes for healthy non toxic options. 3. Pay attention to your portion sizes and eat consistently through the day. #top3 #chemicalssuck #healthychoices

Epic Mommy fail kinda day! My daughter took advantage of a rare moment , grabbed my pillow and decided to have a little FUN ... Let's just say I was less the pleased ! Before doing anything rash I decided to call my hubby . He's awesome and talked me down off the ledge  so that I could CHILL and focus. Not a great start to my day... Poisitive thought for the day...the pillow can be replaced, I didn't blow my stack and I was able to clean everything up easily enough. Also a BIG thank you to Kaleb my awesome son who came down to watch his sister so I could clean up the mess without any added disasters.   #mommyfail #toddlerdays #omg

Being a busy Mom I have to keep things super simple. Thankfully "simple" doesn't have to mean boring though. I like to use containers to measure my portions. That helps me take the guess work out of things. And I also like to eat foods that I know my family will like too! The meals I make typically have 5 ingredients or less. Which makes putting meals together a sinch! Here's a lunch example from the other day. For more info on the containers you're welcome to email me at fitfaband38@gmail.com This salad was my post workout healthy FILLING lunch today 😙! This shows that you don't have to starve yourself to reach your goals and get the esults you want. You just have to eat the right foods in the right portions. Easy peasy! 1.5💚 1💛 1❤

My workout today was... ummm... well... interesting! When I finally got motivated to workout the weather had turned yucky ☔,  so I opted for some FUN with Turbo Fire 💪👟. Its fast paced and has great music! Just what I needed since I was in a mood today 😕. After popping in the DVD Kloe started off working out with me. Then she quickly got bored 😯 and decided it would be more fun to lay on the floor right in my path 😲. Awesome! So about 20 min in while I'm huffing and puffing she says, "Mommy! Pony tail!!" What?! So I stopped and quickly did some hair 💇. Then 10 min from the end just when I hit my groove I hear, "Mommy! Potty!" Really?! Ugh 😬... Regardless the small interruptions it felt good to get it done, and even if we had to stop for potty time I'd rather stop then clean up a mess. Do you workout with toddler interuptions too? Share your stories below. I'd love to hear...

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore 6 4oz chicken breasts 4 medium zucchini, cut into 1" prices 1 medium onion, cut ito wedges 26 oz tomato sauce Quinoa or Pasta Instructions Place the first 3 ingredients into a slow cooker. Pour in the sauce. Cook for 8 hours on low, or 4 hours on high. Prepare the pasta or quinoa as per instructions. Serve one cup of chicken mixture over one cup of pasta or quinoa.

CROCK POT BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS Ingredients: Chicken: •  24 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast •  1 celery stalk •  ½ onion, diced •  1 clove garlic •  16 ounces fat-free low-sodium chicken broth •  ½ cup hot cayenne pepper sauce Wraps: •  6 large lettuce leaves, romaine, Bibb or iceberg •  1½ cups shredded carrots •  2 large celery stalks, cut into 2-inch matchsticks Directions: 1. In a Crockpot, combine chicken, onions, celery stalk, garlic, and broth. 2. Cover and cook on high 4 hours. 3. Remove the chicken from pot, reserve ½ cup broth and discard the rest. 4. Shred the chicken with two forks, or an electric mixer. 5. Return to the slow cooker with the ½ cup broth and the hot sauce and set to on high for an additional 30 minutes. Makes 3 cups chicken. To prepare lettuce cups, place ½ cup buffalo chicken in each leaf, top...

As a child I remember thinking my parents knew everything. Therfore, I felt as an adult I should know everything too. I should have everything in line and know exactly where I was supposed to go with my life, right? Maybe you felt the way too? Only to find out you knew nothing and had no clue where you wanted to go or what you wanted to be?... What I didn't know is as adults we are all in a constant state of learning and redifining ourselves. Who we feel we are changes over the years. What we want out of life changes too. And we eventually have the "Ah Ha" moment of allowing life to take it's course. Or we finally realize we can be redefined and be anything we want to be. If you asked me in my 20's what I wanted to be as an adult, I would've said a helicopter pilot. Although I did set out going for that, my plans quickly changed because of an inner ear issue. Back then I would have also said I belived the Almighty was in control over my life, I'm not...

Yay!! We completed the Ultimate Reset!! I could not be happier right now. Although I did not do this for weight loss, I did lose lbs and inches from all over. I'm pleased with the results and feel much better, which the improved health was my main goal and we nailed it! I had a few struggles, with a detox that is normal as your flushing all sorts of junk, but all was doable and I am thankful for the friends and support during this challenge. We all leaned on each other which made life more bearable! ❤ u all!! My husbands company has us do blood work yearly for our insurance premium. Typically they have us do it once the holidays are over, you know right after we have finished stuffing our faces with less then stellar choices. So I'm excited to see the differences in the blood work now that the Reset is over and I have a clean slate. Should be very cool! Not a fan of needles, but its worth it!! I also did my measurements and have before and afters too. Brett is letting me shar...

Carrot Quinoa Soup It may not sound like much, but this soup was extremely yummy and filling! Great for a cold night and easy on the budget. - 6-9 Carrots peeled and chopped (I chose colored carrots this time) - 1/2 Yellow Onion minced - 4 Celery stalks chopped - 1/2 cup Quinoa - 1 32oz box Veggie Stock Directions: - Sautee onions until tender in olive oil on med heat. - Add carrots and celery and sautee until tender. - Add Veggie Stock and bring to a boil, then lower to Low heat. - I cook the quinoa separately and add at the end. **You can cook the quinoa in the soup, however you will need an extra cup of liquid. - Add salt and/or Red Pepper Flakes to jazz it up.

Recipe Alert⤵⤵⤵ Creamy Garlic Dressing - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar - 3-5 cloves of garlic (crushed) - 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice - 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (optional) - 1 tsp. Himalayan salt - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (regular mustard makes it more tangy) - 1 Tbsp. unfiltered honey or Organic Grade A Maple Syrup Blend in a blender until smooth.

Chocolate Shakeology Mug Cake Perfect for sweet treat treat that is low in sugar! (You could probably use any flavor Shakeo you have on hand) I used Vegan Chocolate and it was awesome! Ingredients: 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp Organic Maple Syrup 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology dash of salt 1 egg optional mix in: 1 tsp peanut butter, cocoa powder 2 or 3 tbsp cashew milk (unsweetened) Directions: In a mug mix Shakeology, baking powder, salt, cocoa, and sweetener. Next, mix in an egg and 2-3 tablespoons of water/milk. Mix until dry ingredients are wet. If you’d like to add peanut butter, put one dollop in the center and push it down a bit. Microwave for 90 sec. When it is done the edges will pull from the sides. Enjoy! Calories: 230 Calories with PB: 260 21 Day Fix: 1.5 Red, (& 1/2 Grey if PB added)

***Been stuck on HOLD with your goals? Special Opportunity below*** Are you ready to get serious and start making consistent healthy changes that you can stick with daily? I'm not talking about gimmicks or quick fixes. What I am offering is a chance to NAIL your goals the healthy way and create a better lifestyle that you can live with! The simple facts are that the average person who is already struggling gains 7-12 pounds during the holiday season! OUCH!! That is C-R-A-Z-Y, right?! No one wants to be part of that statistic, so why not work on boosting your metabolism and creating a healhier lifestyle NOW the healthy way? Keeping things simple works best! I have found that when people don't have to over think or over complicate nutrition, food or fitness, everyone has more success and less stress. Which means consistent healthier habits, inches lossed, and happier people in general! My 21 Day Challenge's are perfect for creating consistent healthy habits, shedding extr...