BeYOUtifully Made

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*UPDATED* PROTEIN!!! Why is it so important!? How much is enough?

When you think of PROTEIN do you think of muscle-head body builders? Well don't, because protein is important for EVERYONE, but it's easier to get enough of your daily requirement than you think. First of all, let's discuss why protein is important to your body. Protein is a major functional and structural component for cell growth. It provides the body with roughly 10-15% of our dietary energy. We need protein for growth and repair of everything from hair and nails to muscles. Have you ever ... continue reading...

What’s on the menu for today?

Here's a look into what kind of foods I'm eating for my challenge. I mentioned earlier that I will be challenging myself to  30 days of eating 100% clean with 1 cheat meal/week. Breakfast:  Overnight Oats in an empty Peanut Butter Jar, YES! Ingredients: 1/2 cup quick oats 1/2 cup almond milk 4 diced strawberries 1 TBS Goji berries Dash of Cinnamon Top with hemp seeds (benefits are in previous post) Plus the yummy leftover peanut butter! ... continue reading...

Join my 30 Day No Equipment Challenge!

Want Me to Tell You What To Do For 30 Days!? DONE! Click on the picture to make it bigger, save it or print it and post it somewhere where you are likely to take 3-5 minutes out of your day and get some extra exercise! Snake your way around my 30 day challenge for a change of routine! Try it out! I made this routine because when I went home both of my sisters were doing a 30 day squat challenge. One of my sisters really liked it because it was simple and easy to follow. Ask and you shall ... continue reading...

Easter Weekend- Food, Family, & Fitness!

Who says you can't stay on track when you're traveling? I drove home to PA this weekend to visit family for Easter and my dad's birthday and had such a great weekend! I got to see my entire family and some friends too! I packed an apple for the drive and have made this trip many times so I know there is a Sheetz that I can get a fresh salad at on the drive. Man, I love Sheetz! I ordered this beauty and they make it to order which is what I loveeee about Sheetz. You don't have to guess how ... continue reading...

Eating Healthy for Holidays!! YOU CAN DO IT!

Holidays are not an excuse to gain weight. Challenge yourself to not gain any weight this Easter! Here are a few of my helpful tips to keep your healthy lifestyle in check, no matter what the occasion is! If you’re doing the cooking, ditch the full fat dairy products, use reduced fat milk or reduced fat cheese. You can substitute apple sauce for vegetable oil in baking recipes. If the recipe calls for ½ cup oil, ½ cup applesauce will do. Avoid piling your plate full of the ... continue reading...