WOULD YOU DARE?

Tonight I tried a couple new and amazing healthy menu items!! Healthy, baked green bean fries and an after meal watermelon drink were the first new items added to my got to try it list and today I got the chance. Let's start with the green bean fries! OMG!! Yummy and super simple and convenient. I bought a bag of frozen whole green beans. Popped the bag in the microwave for 3 min. Preheated my oven to 425. Placed foil on a baking sheet and sprayed with nonstick spray. Placed green beans on the sheet and spread out evenly. Combined 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (I cheated and used a little extra cheese) and instead of salt and garlic powder I just used a salt free garlic pepper seasoning and mixed well. Sprinkled over beans and baked for 15 min. Then broiled for 1-2 min. They are SO GOOD!!!

I also tried this amazing metabolism boosting after meal drink. DELICIOUS!! It's so easy with only the 3 ingredients but careful, it has a big kick!! I saw this on the Dr Oz show and I had to try!! Both of these items can be found on the web pages listed at the top of each picture!! Enjoy!!!

MAKE FUN BUT I FEEL GOOD!

I am odd. Know it. Ok with it. Own it! My friends and my husband make fun of me all the time for my eating habits, love of Dr Oz, and my strong urge to be healthy. I am not vegan but I don't eat red meat or pork. I use almond milk instead of cows milk for my granola in the morning. I love meatless alternatives and tofu cheese and I have a willingness to try healthy foods now matter what it looks like. I have made a commitment to myself to be in the best shape, best health, and where I need to be mentally with my life by 2014. Health nut? Maybe but not always. I am totally human and for now my mind is still set to eat my feelings. If I get over stressed, sad, or overwhelmed I will stray from what I believe would be better choices and eat the ice cream, a pumpkin scone, or a cookie or four.:) my husband joked this weekend and asked what I was going to do when I live to be 135 years old and him and my daughter have already passed. He seems to think I will be bored and lonely so I should indulge and enjoy now. I DO indulge and enjoy now but it's just not on the same things as him. Lets face it, I am not getting any younger. 30 has been a rude awakening for me. I can't eat whatever I want and not gain a pound. I deal with huge weight fluctuations unlike my fried chicken, all meat pizza, cheese fry eating husband. Women's hormones also change as we get older and cause changes with our body that we need to be proactive about. In my efforts to achieve my goals for 2014 I am willing to stand up to the poking fun and ridicule. But I WILL achieve full body, mind, and spiritual wellness by 2014 and will feel amazing. I already see a huge difference. 

Some of the little things are so simple but make me feel a ton better! Lemon water. Try it hot like tea. Yum! If I get snacky I eat a couple cashews. They are filling, good for you, and it takes the body longer to digest cashews so you feel full longer.  Over the next several weeks I am going to try recommended ways to feel better and become healthier and the use my blog as my journal.