Seven on Sunday ~ Week 4

I'll be honest, this was probably the WORST week of taking pictures EVER! I was nose to the grindstone all week trying to hammer out MY NEW WEBSITE!! I am so, so excited about, but it's honestly a labor of love and the learning curve on all this "computer stuff" was almost too much for me! But I think I am over the hump! Hopefully it will be live in the next few weeks!!!

Day 1: Sunday ~ Wish it was really this glamorous but I spent most the day just working on the new website!

Day 2: Monday ~ It's always an exciting day when I I finish one of the 3 week fitness groups and get to report the results of the amazing women!!!

Day 3, 4, 5~ All I remember is that I had more Zucchini Noodles!!!! LOL!!

Day 6: Friday ~ I got to celebrate my good friend's bday at a paint studio! I haven't had girl time in awhile so it was so much fun!

 I am definitely no artist but this is close to the final product--i have to finish the twine thingy :) We painted on wood which was different!!

Day 7: Saturday ~ I received this this gorgeous card from the moms of one of my students! They came here directly from China and their daughter was placed in Will's 2nd grade class. The student is truly AMAZING and it's adjusting to life here better than I can imagine ANYONE adjust to such a change! I love this family!

Yep, that's it folks!!!! Super lame but I am vowing to be better this week (you've heard that before!) Have an awesome week!! XOXOX

Pork Chops with Apple & Green Beans

Eating healthy is not hard, or complicated. In fact--it's SUPER SIMPLE. This entire meal was ready in less than 15 min! Use thin cut pork chops for super fast cooking.

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops (thin)

1/2 large onion, sliced

1 large apple, sliced

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup chicken stock or apple cider

Steam in the bag fresh green beans (optional)

Instructions

1. Salt and pepper pork chops and cook meat in a non stick skillet with 1-2 teaspoons olive oil until just cooked through--doesn't take long AT ALL for thin sliced chops!

2. Let meat rest on a plate, covered with foil for 10 minutes while you cook the apples and onions. Saute apples and onions until onions soften, about 3 minutes. Add dried herbs, garlic powder, and stock/cider. You will probably want to add a bit more salt and pepper as well. 

3. Bring to a boil and let cider reduce, about 2-3  minutes.

4. Add chops back to pan and turn to coat each side with cider sauce. Serve with steamed green beans, if you like! 

SOOO FAST!!!!

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Crockpot Chicken Taco Skillet

Here is one of my family's favorite EASY dinners!!! I serve it over brown rice but you can do tacos, burritos, burrito bowls or it's great just on it's own too! I always double it for leftovers :) 7 ingredients!!! #winning

Ingredients

1lb ground chicken
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
1 cup (or more) shredded cheddar cheese
Cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. Add diced vegetables and ground chicken to slow cooker with taco seasoning.

2. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, 2-3 hours on high.

3. When meat and vegetables are cooked, top with shredded cheddar cheese and cilantro and serve!

(adapted form Sweet C's)

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Crockpot Mongolian Beef

Healthy food can be fast food ! I just threw this into the crockpot - took me all of 10 minutes- in about 4-5 hours this delicious dinner will be served ! I usually cook some "steam in the bag" brown rice from Trader Joe's and some broccoli to serve with it. 

Definitely one of my fave crockpot meals! 

Adapted from The Recipe Critic

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds Flank Steak
• ¼ cups cornstarch
• 3 cloves teaspoons minced garlic
• ¾ cups low sodium soy sauce or Tamari cups 
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (you can also use less sugar and add some honey)
• 1-2 cup grated carrots (i buy them in the little bag and throw in the whole bag)
• green onions, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut flank steak into thin strips and add to crockpot along with the carrots. 

2. Whisk together cornstarch, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar/honey.

3. Pour soy mixture over meat and carrots. 

4. Cook on high 3-4 hours or LOW 5-6 hours until meat is super tender and sauce thickens. 

5. Serve over brown rice and to with green onions.

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Seven on Sunday ~ Week 3!

What a week! Brooke returned home from her Midwest Daddy/Daughter trip and Scott returned home Wednesday night--Praise the Lord!! It was a rough couple of weeks with sickness in this house but I am happy to report (knock on wood) everyone is healthy!!!

Day 1: Sunday ~ Cousin Time :) She loves him....you think???

Day 2: Monday ~ My fave pic of her Midwest trip! The frozen Lake Michigan is behind them...the last time she was there, we were all swimming in it!!!

I am so glad they had this Daddy/Daughter trip--she's getting older and the fact she still thought is was super cool to hang out with Dad for 4 days is awesome. She cried Monday night because she missed her dad (he was still travelling)--it was really sweet.

Day 3: Tuesday ~ Back to the grind....i was supposed to go to work but Sarah was not feeling well so I ended up picking her up from school at 9am!

 Stocked up on tummy stuff! Ugh!

Day 4: Wednesday ~ This poor kid slept practically the whole day!! If you know Sarah, you know that's not her at all!!

Day 5: Thursday ~ A fun surprise in the mail! My mom made all the kids slippers!! Will (of all people) just LOVED his!!

Day 6: Friday ~ Glad to have my girl back for our Friday night drive to acting class! She ended up getting the part of Anita in 101 Dalmatians! So she'll be playing someone NICE!!!! I think I need to watch the movie!!

Day 7: Saturday ~ Celebrated an awesome BB game for this kid with his favorite lunch!

Then met my dear friend Heidi for dinner at her gorgeous home--she recently moved back here from NYC and although she misses it, I am SO happy she's back!!!!

Also, lots of new recipes on the blog...i put an index under Healthy Recipes at the top. Check them out! Also, SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO super excited about what's to come for the bloggy blog! Stay tuned!!! Have a great week!!!!

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Simple Weekend Meal Prep

Here's just a simple 30 minute meal prep you can do this weekend to make next week run smoothly!!!

 I'm not a HUGE food prepper, but I take about 30 minutes on Sundays to prep a little to make sure I had something healthy to grab all week! It makes all the difference !!

1. Pico de Gallo- on top of eggs, taco salad 

2. Shredded chicken off a rotisserie chicken, skin removed 

3. Egg Cups - soooo easy for breakfast or snack. Recipe HERE

4. Cut up/washed pineapple and strawberries - my favorite snack is fruit, cottage cheese and a drizzle of honey

This 30 minutes makes the week go so much more smoothly ... well, food wise anyway !!


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Moderation

Ever feel this way??!!! I LOOOOVE myself some nachos! Might be my favorite food EVER!! :) But I still work out and enjoy in MODERATION. That's the key isn't it?

Need help with that scary word "MODERATION??!" A year ago I sure did and totally changed the way I ate! Now I want to pay it forward! I run health and fitness challenge groups where you will get 100% support with your health and fitness goals! Maybe you need help with moderation...controlling cravings...meal planning..recipes....toning up.....losing weight...I would LOVE to help you!

I run groups every month and my next one starts January 30th! Let's chat about it!! Friend me on Facebook (link below) or send me an email at: cheerfully.fit.mama@gmail.com.

In the meantime, if you need a jump start, download my FREE 7 Day Clean Eating Meal Plan! Click on Meal Plans at the top of this page. I will be adding more soon!!! XOXO

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