YAY, Spring is here!

Spring has sprung!  I love it!!

Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world. ~Virgil A. Kraft

Discussion:  Do you love Spring?

a recipe for popcorn?

It's another Tuesday and that means another Fit Club night!  I love these nights, it is a time to get together with friends and workout.  Nothing better than that!!! 

We are still at my house for now.  I am looking for another location, but luckily, the basement is a great place to hold these workouts! 

We are doing Rev Abs!  I like these workouts, Bret Hoebel is a great trainer and he's easy on the eyes as well!!  That makes it even more fun!

I am hooked on popcorn these days.  It's a great snack and since I have a hard time getting all my B12 in, I have been sprinkling it with nutritional yeast.  YUM!

Pop your popcorn your favorite way, but keep in mind that air-popping is the healthiest option.  If you are using the microwave, put your popcorn in a brown paper bag and pop.  It works great!

When you pull the popcorn out, put in bowl and sprinkle with nutritional yeast (you can use Earth Balance or olive oil if you want).  I also like to use Garlic Gold or Parma Chipotle.

Enjoy!!!

Healthy Habits!

boIt is so good to be home, getting back into a routine and back to my good health habits!

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Brian and I enjoyed our walks every day on vacation, so we have decided to continue those now that we are home.  We walked first thing this morning (wishing we were still walking on the beach) and then had our shake and after a little digesting, I did my TurboFire/ChaLEAN workout for the day.  Stretch 40. This is JUST what I needed today. My body is so tight and a little sore from all the sitting we did over the last two days in the car!

So, my new routine is as follows:

1)  Walking with Brian once or twice per day.  This will help me to get my steps in daily as well as having the best walking partner!!

2)  Following the TurboFire/ ChaLEAN Extreme workout routine.  This will allow me to get the best of both worlds - cardio and weight training!  I need weights back in my life!

Chalene Johnson inspires me!  I need that positivity in my life!!

3)  Eat clean.  I will be focusing on veggies and fruits.  Atleast one Shakeology per day and hopefully a green drink per day as well.  No processed foods, less eating out, less alcohol.

4)  Move - I need to move more thoughout the day.  I think the plan I have is going to work!!

I am so ready to establish my new healthy habits!  If you want to join in with me, please feel free.  Sign up for a free account (if you don't already have one) at my website and then we can get you started on the right foot!  Free Fitness Coaching?, yes please!!!

Discussion:  Do you have a plan in place?  I really think that makes all the difference in the world!

are words really necessary?

I'm sure that these photos can say more than I ever could!

it's been a GOOD day!

We are having a blast here!  The weather is PERFECT!  I am not exaggerating at all.  In the 70's, sunny and just a light breeze.  Delightful!

Yesterday we spend the majority of the day in historic Savannah.  We took the Paula Deen tour, enjoyed a very nice lunch at Uncle Bubba's and then walked around Savannah.  The place is just so pretty.  I think I could live here if it wasn't for the darned sand gnats!

the spanish moss covered oaks

beautiful church

one of the many fountains

I didn't know that St. Patrick's day was such a big deal in Savannah, however, it is!  School is out, several businesses are closed and they have a HUGE parade (said to last 4 hours and be 2nd only to NYC), and the fountains are all dyed green in the honor!

Today, we went fishing!  We had a great time, got a little sunburned and I caught a fish!!

It was a beautiful morning, perfect weather for fishing!

My catch! 

Sheepshead!

Like I said, it's been a good day!  The best part is, we get to do it again tomorrow!

FINALLY!

We made it to our get-away destination - Tybee Island GA!

I LOVE the beach!  Had to jump for joy!!!

We got here on Saturday, but the internet service at our rental isn't working, thankfully, my Sprint phone now has a hotspot capability!  YIPPEE!  I'm back online!!

We have toured the island,

climbed the 178 steps up the lighthouse,

toured Fort Pulaski

ate some good food

drank a drink or two....

and enjoyed a beautiful sunset.

All of this on the first full day.  Today was another great day.  Busy, fun and GREAT!! 

Discussion:  When you go on vacation, do you prefer to have your days filled with things to do or do you like a more laid back vacation?

made my list

And I've checked it fifty times.  We are leaving in the morning for a much needed get-away!  Jake is staying behind to take care of things at home, so never fear ( I think I'm more afraid of leaving him here....)

So, at early-thirty in the morning, we are hitting the road and heading east.....  OCEAN, here I come!!!  This makes me jump with joy!!!  I need the sun, and the sand.... and maybe a fruity drink with an umbrella - oh cabana boy!!!

I told Brian I didn't care where we went as long as it was warm, sunny, sandy and friendly.

Can you guess where we are going??????

There might be  historic tours, moss-draped oaks, a very famous restaurant and of course, the ocean!  We haven't ever been here, but it is on my bucket list.  I'll be back tomorrow with an update and a few more clues.....

Discussion:  What is your favorite vacation destination?