Quick healthy snacks

I'm on a health kick lately to really eat healthier and smaller portions.  Typically staying around 1200 calories a day.  

Here are some snacks I am loving.

This recipe works best with plum tomatoes.  Cut plum tomato in half, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and place in oven.  Broil for 5 minutes.

Kalamata Olives

Cucumbers in Apple Cider vinegar.

All of these are great to snack on and you don't feel bad afterwards.  

A typical meal plan is: now this is just for me, others can mix it up.

Breakfast: Cheesestick (part Skim low moisture)

Half of avocado

Lunch: 10 Kalamata olives

Small baked potato with pico and light sour cream

Chicken breast

Dinner: cup of steamed broccoli

1 Tilapia fillet

Cucumbers with apple cider vinegar

Weight watchers toffee ice cream bar

At the end of the day you don't feel hungry and you've mixed up you're palette of foods.

You could always have the olives and cucumbers as a snack throughout the day if you don't want it served with dinner.

And Oulah, you have a great meal plan!

TGIF!!

Ready for a fantastic weekend with my 2 beautiful children!  Love them so much!  😍😍

First up - Movie in the Park

Just Praise Him!

On the days I don't know what to do...I praise him!

I recently went through a divorce, was married for 20 years.  Never would have thought my husband would ever file.  It turned out to be one of the best things that happened in my life.  It opened my eyes to things I never knew about people in my immediate circle.  

God brought me through that time.  It's still ongoing hurt and trying to learn how to cope but God will give you the strength to persevere through any storm he sends your way.  

The little blessings that get me through the day...

Texts from my son!  He is such a sweetheart!  Puts an instant smile on my face.

Going to the gym!  If you're feeling good physically, you'll be emotionally and mentally healthy too.

Spending time with these two!  Always laughter.  Laughter is the best medicine!

And shopping!  I love this one piece romper.  And also attending church!  Which is where this picture was taken.

I'm not the strongest I can be everyday because I'm human.  Some days my kids see me cry but I know I'll get through it with God's help.  I'm not the only one in this life trying to push a boulder up a hill.

I recently got a notice back from the doctor that could be pretty serious but I'm praying and believing for complete healing.  Again, praying for complete healing!

I pray that anything someone else may be going through out there that they find the strength to keep going and believing God is in control!

Some encouragement!

Gods Gifts!

Today's post is all about my two angels.  I love them more than life itself.  They give me a reason to smile daily!

 

After church.  They are both exactly the same height.  #twinning

I sometimes want to buy them matching clothes but I don't think they'll enjoy that.😂😂. They both each have their own unique personality that puts them in a class of their own.

James school picture this year.  He looks so incredibly big!  Love him with all my heart! 

Hoping to add Sues school picture soon but pretty much think if she hasn't shown the proofs to me yet, I won't see them this school year.  

That's it for today.  These kids are getting so big!  I love them so much!!  

All good things must come to an end..

And that really sucks rocks!!  Jk but really I had such a great weekend and it is coming to a close.  

When you're broken-hearted over a relationship but you know you have to keep moving forward healing day by day. 😔  

My kids... the people that fill up my heart with an over abundance of love!!  

Some snapshots of the weekend. 

Kids playing uno on Saturday night.  Great family time!

Won Lee's and wine.  Powerful when served together.  Yum!!

Beach day today.  Also national siblings day ~. What what

Mom style corner:  (I at least try and make an attempt at style..😂)

I love this cover up for the bathing suit...

Perfect length and perfect fit!  

With that. I'm outey!  My boy has a bad cough that is bringing up all kinds of yucky stuff so I need to get him to bed early tonight.  NyQuil on hand for sure!

Have a great week!!  :)

Clinique under eye de-puffing

Unfortunately the 30 day test with the Clinique under eye cream did not prove to correct my problem.  Looks like genetics has reared her ugly head again.  And the onset of allergies.  Every morning brings about a puffy set.  

I'll just have to work harder at Getting lots of sleep and drinking plenty of water or the bags will be there for life. My mom has been cursed with the same problem so I am not alone.  

On to the next beauty fix!  :-). There's a long list!

Big Fail!  :-(

Spring Break Day 1

Great day at Daytona beach today!  Was a little hesitant at first to go because of the weather forecast but we made it anyway and it turned out to be a great day. 

Here are some pics!

Confucius say, no smile so big you look like Chinese hehe.  I'm so self critical, I know.

Caught off guard in this pic with James.  Let's just call this a motivation pic for weight loss and toning up. 

Love this picture of the three of us.  These kids make me so proud!

Great day had by all!