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Playing Catch Up

May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hey friends.  Yes, I still owe you a recap on the trip.  It’s coming, it’s coming.  We did have such an amazing time.  Truly beautiful and relaxing!

Back at the home front, B cooked up quite the meal tonight!  Thought I’d share this to hold you over until the Trip Recap…

 

Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Half Baked Potato

Best way to bake a potato:

  • Clean and rinse potato
  • Poke 10 to 12 holes in potato with fork
  • Cover with olive oil and sea salt
  • Bake at 400 until skin is crispy.  Usually about 30-35 minutes.
  • When done, fix with favorite toppings

Roasted Red Pepper Salad

  • Bed of lettuce
  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Clean one red pepper, sprinkle with olive oil bake in oven with potato, when pepper is tender, remove, let cool, and slice
  • Cook black beans per directions on can, let cool before placing on salad

 Warm Bacon Dressing

  • Equal parts olive oil and balsamic vinegar
  • Add dash off oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 2 sliced of cooked crumbled bacon
  • Stir (add sugar or other ingredients as needed)
  • Warm in microwave, serve warm over salad

 

I got my tail kicked at the gym tonight with RPM.  RPWho?  RPM is an incredible spin class from the Les Mills programs.  60 minutes of highs and lows, peaks and valleys, and invigorating music.  I definitely left a puddle of sweat behind.  So glad I changed up my workout up tonight.  Thank you, Jenna, for a rockin class!

***Question of the Day: How have you changed up your workout, lately??

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Foodie PenPals–whoop whoop!

April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Good Morning!  Yes, we are back, but the updates will have to wait.  Foodie PenPals Day is here!

 

Have I mentioned I LOVE the Foodie PenPals program?

A huge THANK YOU to Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips for this incredible assortment of goodies!  She took the time to even see that I try to be gluten modified!    When you get a chance, check out her blog.  She is a chef extraordinaire!

What was in the box?

  1. Cashew and Almond Snack Bars-  These are super yummy!  I am always looking for something healthy to grab and go.  Love!
  2. Stubby’s BBQ Sauce-  A throw back to home!  We haven’t had a chance to open the bottle, but my husband is pumped to grill some BBQ chicken!
  3. Gluten Free Ice Cream Cones- Kids are excited for ice cream cones at home!  Love trying new GF items.
  4. Decaf Hot Tea–thank you, thank you!  As you all know, I have to have mostly decaf drinks–another to add to my list!
  5. Ghiradelli Chocolate- There are no WORDS.  I am a sucker for chocolate and especially Ghiradelli!  YUM.
I’d say this was an all around winner.  Thank you, Brianne!  You are the best!

***Interested in taking part of the program?  You do NOT have to be a blogger to participate.  Lindsay from the Lean Green Bean does an awesome job of putting this group together.  There are now 600 of us stretching world wide!

Here’s a detailed explanation of the program:

-On the 5th of the month, you will receive your penpal pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.
-You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal!
-The boxes are to be filled with fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written. This can be anything from a note explaining what’s in the box, to a fun recipe…use your imagination!
-You are responsible for figuring out the best way to ship your items depending on their size and how fragile they are. (Don’t forget about flat rate boxes!)
-Foodie Penpals is open to blog readers as well as bloggers. If you’re a reader and you get paired with a blogger, you can choose to write a short guest post for your penpal to post on their blog about what you received. If two readers are paired together, neither needs to worry about writing a post for that month.

 

***Happy Monday to you all!  I am about to do mounds of laundry and adjust to society, again.  Don’t worry, there will be posts and pics from the week!

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A Family that is Fit Together….

April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Remember this one?

 

Click here for the full post: Being Fit with the Fam.  Lots of ideas for getting up off that couch and unplugging your electronics  Ideas range from playing chase to going bowling.   Grab your spouse, grab your kids and MOVE!

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A Yummy Breakfast Treat

April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hey guys!

So, right now I am hopefully on the beach, kids playing on the sand, and fruity frozen beverage in hand.

Here’s a recycled post that you guys liked the first time :)  Feel free to read, share and PIN!

First up: A Touch of Sweet.  Click on the link for the FULL post..it’s worth it!

This is an awesome healthier blueberry muffin recipe.  Bake and enjoy!

Thinking of you while our toes are in the sand.XO

 

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Greetings from Mexico

April 23, 2012 By 1 Comment

NOT!!!!

You all would be proud–I have taken the week off from email, blogs, twitter, and even Facebook.  Can you believe it?  We are unwinding with the kiddos and soaking up every minute.

Hopefully, looking something like this.

Since you won’t be reading much from me, I thought I might leave you with a few blogs to check out:

For the Clean Eater:

Stir It Up

Landria brings healthy, fresh and clean eating recipes throughout the week. She always finds a way to “healthify” any dish and make it taste and look delicious.  I have tried many of her recipes and they are amazing.  Even if you aren’t a cook, take a look at her GORGEOUS photos!

For the Momma:

I Can Teach My Child

She does a FANTASTIC job of bring creative ideas to your home.  Academic, arts and crafts, Holidays: you name it, you can find the idea.  From baby to age 6+ years old, you will find ways to teach your child!

For the Fitness Junkie:

Tina Reale

Meet Tina Reale: wife, mother, personal trainer, runner and more.  She is so motivational and inspirational with workouts you can do at the gym and at home.  She has strength and cardio workouts AND even has a race plan.  One of my favorite Tina topics is her transformation page.  Check her out!

So, there ya go.  3 new peeps to check out while I’m gone.  Hope you guys have a great week!

 

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Last Chance Post Pre-vacay

April 21, 2012 By 3 Comments

Good Morning!

The Mosley household is up and moving and EXCITED.  We head to Boston today to spend the night in great anticipation for our early flight to Mexico.  If I haven’t told you, we are heading to Puerto Morelos for an all inclusive stay for the week :)  Through a friend, I heard about an awesome company, Fit Bodies Travel, that hires instructors to staff resorts for a week at a time.  The instructor can pick from many places throughout the world and teach their specialty once or twice a day.  In return, the hotel will host the instructor and their family for the week.  Bathing suits, SPF, shorts, flip flops and camera is packed.  Maybe a few work out clothes too.

*****Really quick, before the day goes by, I want to tell you about an incredible opportunity I have been given.

 

Where to begin…Several months ago, 2 of the cutest girls took one of my Zumba classes.  Afterwards, they came up and introduced themselves and told me that they were opening a lululemon store in town.  First of all, they were delightful, 2nd of all–lulu?  down the street?  YES!  (Quick side note: lululemon is an amazing apparel company.  Not only do they produce a quality product, they partner with the community to promote a healthy lifestyle.  They also do a beautiful job of connecting with instructors, in the area, to offer classes in their showroom, to the community.  It is a win-win situation. )

Back to the main story: after getting to know these girls a bit better, I headed to the lulu site to poke around.  Immediately my memory reminded me that my manager, back in ATL, was an Amabassador for lulu.  What is an Ambassador?  This person is chosen for their involvement in the community.  They promote a healthy lifestyle and motivate and encourage others around them to do the same.  Usually, they are certified in a specific area of fitness and can be found teaching multiple classes in the community.  lulu primarily selects yogis and runners, but sometimes Group Fitness Instructors  are chosen, as well.    Each store selects 10 people throughout the community and New Hampshire only has one store…I thought, “What the heck?  I’ll give it a shot.”

Fast forward, I never told the girls I applied.  I didn’t want them to think that I was after the title and not the relationship…and I am NOT!  Fast forward again: A week ago, we put together a girls’ night out and I was thrilled to hang out with them, outside of the gym.  We chatted and drank some wine and here came the waiter with a cake.  Whose birthday was it?  What had I missed?

Holy COW?!!!  I was thrilled and EXCITED and BLESSED and HONORED.  little ‘ole me?  An Ambassador?  Yes, Yes, Yes!!

Thanks girls!  Can’t WAIT to work with you!

Which leads me to this…I had a photo shoot yesterday.  Let me tell you..it is way easier to get up on stage with a crowd then to have a camera pointing at me.

Here’s one pic, but the chosen one will be “revealed” at the opening.  (this pic was taken with my camera)

Music was playing and I was groovin.  What a fun opportunity!

Now, go check out the new lululemon store on 60 State Street. Grand opening: April 29th!!!

Adios Amigos!

 

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Oatmeal..but new and improved!

April 18, 2012 By 1 Comment

Coach’s Oats–Ever heard of them?

Through other healthy living blogs, I have been introduced to my new favorite oatmeal.  I immediately headed to the grocery store, but with no luck.  Next came the website search.  Aha–online only.

Why was I so intrigued?  Well, if I am being honest, the name really caught my eye.  Secondly, bloggers, from all over, LOVE them.   And thirdly, they promise that these oats are “cracked and toasted” and will never get mushy.    Cracked and Toasted is a process that the company patented.  Lastly, zero grams of sugar and 6 grams of protein are in each serving.  Sign me up!  Oh, one more thing–they cook in less than half the time of steel oats.  Woohoo!

These oats are not gluten free, but neither am I, all of the time :)  I just try to modify when I can.  Dear readers, the awesome people at Coach’s Oats sent me a HUGE box of samples.  Thank you, Coach’s Oats!!

If you don’t normally love oatmeal, but realize the nutritional value..order these oats up!  At .15 cents a serving, these bags are extremely affordable and worth every penny.  And no MUSH..I think they actually popped in my mouth-DELISH!

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Monday Loves

April 16, 2012 By 1 Comment

Countdown..5 days until we leave for Mexico! Yep, the Mosleys (all 4 of us) are going international.  More about that trip later, but today was filled with all kinds of errands and running around to get ready.  Thankfully we had time to head to the beach after school. :)  Gotta love living 10 minutes from the ocean.

Thought I could start the week off with a positive attitude, finding things I LOVE:

First Love: Homemade Fried Rice!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(picture courtesy of Chinese Food DIY)

Last night B made Fried Rice. This sounded delish since I have been recovering from the yucky stomach bug.

Ingredients

  • Brown or White Rice (brown is better)
  • Soy Sauce
  • Veggies
  • 2 Eggs
Directions
  • Steam or cook rice as directed
  • Add to pan with sesame oil.
  • Crack 2 eggs over the rice and stir
  • Add veggies, chicken, tofu or any other “toppings.”
  • Add a few splashes of soy sauce for flavor.
  • Stir and cook until eggs are chopped up and fluffy and veggies are tender, but not soggy.
Such a quick and easy dinner.  I think we might have it again tomorrow night!!

Second Love: BodyPUMP

Seriously an awesome full body workout.  55ish minutes of training major and minor muscles groups through 10 tracks.  Set to rockin music that motivates you to push and lift a little more! And the best thing about it?  I can feel myself getting stronger.  Not skinnier-STRONGER.  Are you lifting weights?  All of the cardio in the world will not strengthen your muscles or tone your body.  It is about the balance.  Think of it is a fitness triangle: fitness, cardio, stretch.  Each of these components work together to make you a more FIT you.

 

Third Love: Photo Shake! (and Instagram too)

I love these APPS on my iphone.  They take ordinary photos like these:

 

And do THIS:

Don’t hesitate: grab the Instagram and PhotoShake Apps.  Very easy and user friendly!

**Question: Anything new that you love?  Please share with us!

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Soaking up and laying Low

April 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hi friends..

I have been so under the weather…yuck!  Got knocked DOWN on Thursday and am still recovering.  Amazing how laying low can give you time to love the ones your with.  In fact, it’s made me realize how much I love this family AND how I get bogged down with silly distractions.

Yesterday we were out and about enjoying the true beauty of Portsmouth.  (In case you didn’t know, our town doubles in size when Spring comes.  The energy of the people is amazing and parking becomes a BEAR!)

Message?  Don’t wait to get sick to cherish those around you.  Turn off that computer, cancel that meeting, put off that errand and “love the ones you’re with.”

 

Enjoying the Decks in Portsmouth…

 

Love this Downtown!!

University of Vermont girls rocked the town!

 

Ended with dinner and Aladdin in bed.  It’s the small things.

Now, go enjoy your Sunday!!!!

 

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Breakfast Ideas

April 12, 2012 By 2 Comments

 

 

I am so glad you all wrote in with your favorite Go-To Breakfasts!  We often get stuck in such a rut and need some inspiration, don’t we?  66 ideas later, and I just had to share a few:

  • Hard boiled egg with a touch of hot sauce (B would love this!!)
  • Crunchy Almond butter on Whole Wheat Toast with Sugar Free Strawberry Preserves
  • Egg Whites Scrambled with seasonings, toast and Mango Chobani
  • My breakfast every morning is Chobani Yogurt! Starts my day off right with plenty of protien to keep my from getting hungry before lunch and is so yummy! I believe it has played a big part of my recent 18lbs weight loss!! Good for me and something I really enjoy!! My favorite is honey and my second favorite is Lemon! I <3 Chobani!  (Just had to share this whole comment!!) Way to go Stacy!
  • My favorite go to breakfast is blood orange Chobani, banana, raw oats, and chia seeds. Yum!  (Chia seeds are on my grocery list today!)
  • Overnight oats have been my go-to breakfast this past week! So delicious, versatile and delicious! Mmm.  (Also on my list to try!)
  • Boiled egg whites and pico di gallo! With a slice of toast.
  • Kefir Fruit Smoothie—( I need to look this up!)
  • Mine is a Greek Yogurt Waffle Sandwich–see the above picture! OR any type of Oatmeal.
  • And of course, so many of you love Chobani!  Top flavors posted were Mango and Blood Orange.

You guys are so inspirational.  I remember the days of Cinnamon Toast Crunch–we have all come a long way!  So, take a look at the list and pick one new breakfast option to try.  Yes, it is the most important meal of the day!

Question: If you didn’t write in last time, what is your favorite breakfast??  Please share with us!

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