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Outfit inspo

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Here is another bit of outfit inspiration.

I saw this cute look on pinterest one morning while dashing around my house trying to get ready for work and BOOM, outfit decision made.  No fuss and no standing in front of my closet for an hour trying to come up with something to wear.

My inspiration ——–> My outfit

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How I made this outfit mine:

  • gold accent belt
  • gold hoop earrings
  • no jacket
  • sweater instead of blouse
  • HIGH heels (the closer to God, honey)

Where do you get your outfit inspiration?

Fit Tuesday – Fat hackers

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Here are 4 easy hacks to cut the FAT!

  1.  Cauliflower – You can substitute almost any carb with cauliflower.  Rice, mashed potatoes, french fries, you name it!  The next time you have a hankering for one of these high calorie foods, consider trying cauliflower in its place.  I’ve blogged a few cauliflower recipes before. Click HERE  to get inspired with some yummy and low calorie fat hacking recipes.
  2. Veggie noodles – I LOVE pasta.  I could eat it every single day.  However, pasta is not the healthiest option.  There are a TON of ways to enjoy noodles that are made from vegetables.  From Spaghetti squash to zucchini.  The opportunities are endless.  I recently purchased a veggie peeler (Find it HERE) that has changed my life and has made it easier for me to enjoy one of my favorite meals (spaghetti) as a healthier and more balanced choice.
  3. Wrap it up – As in, lettuce wraps!  Replace your bread, tortillas and pitas with plain lettuce and instantly cut fat, calories and carbs.  This is a no brainer.
  4. Water – I know, I know.  You’ve heard it a million times before.  And I have blogged about it too…  but really, there is nothing more important than this one.  Cut the high calorie beverages and sugary drinks by choosing WATER instead.  Add a little lemon, cucumber or berries if you need flavor.  Try sparkling water if you want some fizz!  Bottom line is your body needs it, so put the soda cans down and pick up a glass of clear water.

Ok beauties.  Get to hacking that fat and cutting those calories!

Fit Tuesday – SWAPS

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Choosing healthier options may be easier than you think!  There are a few small habits that can make a major difference in your diet, calorie intake and overall health.  Making these small changes are the healthiest and also the EASIEST way to help jump start weight loss.  Small changes can add up to BIG results!  The next time you are having a meal, snack or drink, give these a try!

Swap This ——————->  For This

Whole milk                                                                                             Skim Milk

Sugar on your oatmeal or cereal                                                            Berries

Salted Nuts                                                                                             Unsalted nuts

Soda                                                                                                       Seltzer water

Bagel                                                                                                      English muffin

Dressed Salad                                                                                        Dressing on the side

Cream based soup                                                                Tomato based or broth based soup

Steak                                                                                                      Salmon

Flour tortillas                                                                                           Corn tortillas

Milk chocolate                                                                                         Dark chocolate

Cheddar cheese                                                                                      Goat cheese

Peanuts                                                                                                   Edamame

Sandwich with 2 pieces of bread                                                             Topless sandwich

White spaghetti pasta                                                                               Spaghetti Squash

Mashed potatoes                                                                                      Mashed cauliflower

Sour cream                                                                                               Greek Yogurt

Ice Cream                                                                                                 Frozen banana

Popsicle                                                                                                    Frozen grapes

White rice                                                                                                  Brown rice

Mayo                                                                                                         Mustard

Sugar                                                                                                         Raw honey

Canola oil                                                                                                  Extra-virgin olive oil

French fries                                                                                               Baked sweet potato fries

Chips                                                                                                         Popcorn

The possibilities are endless, you just have to think about it and make good decisions when it comes to your health.  Make your health a priority beauties!  You have to take care of that bod.

Outfit Inspo

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Pink & Polka dots!  Who WOULDN’T love this combo?!

This fellow blogger does this same concept of making an outfit your own through inspiration and I LOVE her stuff.  It is so fun to look through her images of outfits she has recreated with things in her own closet.  Here is an outfit I found of hers that I just had to try and recreate!  You can check her blog out also! http://jseverydayfashion.com/

How I made this outfit my own?

  • I always wear heels so I chose a pair of nude Nine West lace up sandals
  • I eliminated the pink bubble necklace
  • I substituted the pink cardigan with a pink blazer

Inspiration——-> My outfit

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Sometimes we need to break before we shine

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In life, we all have struggles, obstacles and pain beyond belief.  Aren’t these things ultimately what makes you, YOU?  If everything was rose colored and perfect day in and day out, then we would not truly be thankful nor would we be who we are today.  I say we embrace each struggle.  I say we attack each obstacle.  And I say we face our pain and look it in the eye.  For sometimes we do need to break before we can shine.  Allow each moment in life to create a better you…