Nothing like a quick and easy jambalaya for dinner to hit the spot after a long day of chores and yard work!
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This is one of my favorite dishes that typically came out of a box as a kid (no offense to Zatarans) but I was looking for a healthier spin!
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This came together in about 20 minutes total, I’ll be sure to share my shortcut in the recipe!
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You’ll need:
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small white onion, diced
1/2 orange bell peppers chopped
4 cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 handful of fresh baby spinach, chopped
4 turkey kielbasa sausages, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
8 ounces of peeled, deveined shrimp, chopped into large chunks
2 tsp @oldbay_seasoning
1 tsp paprika
2 packets of @seedsofchange_us Brown rice with quinoa (this is the quick hack!)
1/2 cup water
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Putting it together:
In a large skillet add your oil, onions, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, sausage, shrimp and seasonings and share on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, or until the veggies start to get tender.
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Next add in the rice and water, stirring occasionally with a spatula until everything is well incorporated and somewhat creamy. Add in the spinach last and cook until it’s just wilted!
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Dish it out into a bowl and dig in 🍽
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If you get a chance to try this out, let me know how you liked it! I’ll be experimenting soon for a low carb option using cauliflower rice!
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#dinnertime🍴 #jambalaya #homecooking #easymeals #momhacks #wonderfullyfitmom

Wake up with gratitude...
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This is easier said than done.
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Often as soon as the alarm goes off we are flooded with the laundry list of to-do items for the day.
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As we grudgingly get out of bed (most days, let’s be honest) to start the day, our routines kick in to full gear.
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Let’s change this habit...instead take a few moments to reflect on what a blessing it is to WAKE UP before you start the grind.
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Appreciate the gift of breath, your very existence.
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Recognize that this new day is an opportunity to live, not merely to exist going through the motions.
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Savor each opportunity, and make the most of the ones you are given.
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“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.”-Melody Beattie
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#attitudeofgratitude #mindsetiseverything #givethanks #makethemostofit #wonderfullyfitmom

It’s taken me a long time to get comfortable in my own skin.
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been self conscious about my overall appearance.
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I was a goofy kid in school, had all the hand-me-down clothes, coke bottle glasses starting in second grade (thanks genetics 😏) and just always felt...awkward.
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After stating middle school, I endured a lot of ridicule and jokes about my frizzy hair and tomboy looks.
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My grandma would always take us to thrift stores when we’d visit and I ended up with styles from 15-20 years before I was even a thought. She meant well and I loved her for it, but I often felt embarrassed and self-conscious in my dated, well-worn outfits.
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It was a daily struggle for me, not feeling comfortable in my clothes, or my body.
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During the toughest time of my life back in 2005, my self esteem hit the lowest point.
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I was depressed, eating my cares away and 30lbs overweight.
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None of my clothes fit properly.
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I felt bloated, sluggish and tired all the time.
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My mindset was constantly negative,I wore a smile when necessary, but the sadness and frustration behind it was deeper than most would have ever guessed.
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I dealt with some very difficult life lessons those years...
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One thing became crystal clear to me was that my mindset had to change before anything else would.
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I’d needed the strength to overcome my weaknesses and build the discipline to take care of myself.
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If I could go back in time, this is what I would have told myself in those darkest days...
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Pray every day...seek God in all you do and He will guide your steps.
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Put away the past hurts. It does you no good to dwell on things that have already happened that you can’t change.
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Focus less on the external, and dive into the heart of what brings you to life inside.
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Don’t worry so much about what others think...odds are they could care less and you cause yourself that much more worth dwelling on hypotheticals.
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Be kind to yourself. You are unique and wonderfully made, and deserve to live a happy and fulfilled life.
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#comfortableinmyskin #overcoming #littlebylittle #selfloveclub #wonderfullyfitmom

Meal prep is such a life saver with our busy schedules! I love making one pan frittatas to save time and clean-up, and this combo turned out absolutely delicious! The perfect breakfast loaded with protein, veggies and of course delicious cheese!

You will need:

4 whole large eggs
1 cup egg whites
3 Oz Mediterranean feta cheese (I used simple truth brand)
1 single serving container (5.3 oz) of Good Culture plain cottage cheese
Combine these ingredients and set aside.

Veggies:
1 cup broccoli florets, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup of diced baby Bella mushrooms
1/4 cup minced yellow onion
4-5 mini sweet peppers, chopped

Olive oil spray
1/2 cup part skim mozzarella (for topping)

Putting it all together:
Spray a large skillet with olive oil and preheat to medium, adding in the vegetables.

Season with a little salt and pepper, then sauté the veggies until just tender (about 3 minutes).

Next, pour over the egg and cottage cheese mixture and use a spatula to evenly distribute veggies throughout before it starts to cook through.

Reduce heat to medium low and allow the Fritatta to cook on the burner until it starts to brown slightly at the edges. Then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top (it may still be a little “jiggly”).

Next transfer your pan to a preheated oven (I set mine to 335F, temp that was safe for the handle to stay in tact per the manufacturer instructions-BE SURE TO VERIFY YOUR SKILLET CAN BE PLACED IN THE OVEN BEFORE DOING THIS!) *If your pan is not oven safe, you can cover the Fritatta and cook until firm*

Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the top of your Fritatta is cooked and the cheese is lightly browned. Carefully remove from the oven, and allow to cool for a 5-10 minutes before serving, 15-20 minutes before transferring to meal prep containers. Makes 8 servings, enjoy!

We all deal with stress in different ways.
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For so long I interpreted stressors in my life negatively.
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My thoughts and actions in response to daily challenges were often negative.
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I let it affect my moods.
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My interactions with others suffered.
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I lacked the ability to focus and complete simple tasks.
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I let stress overwhelm me.
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What I failed to realize was that I needed to embrace the fact that difficulties would always be present.
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It’s a normal part of life that we all have to face.
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What makes all the difference is how we RESPOND when adversity comes our way.
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Instead of “oh not again” or “why me?” think “how can I grow from this?”
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What are some positive things happening in your current situation? (Sometimes they are hard to spot, but you’d be surprised at how much good is there if you change how you’re looking at each circumstance).
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Realize that all “stress” isn’t bad.
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Some of the best forms of positive, or eustress, are things like:
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Exercise (this is often a great stress-reliever too).
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Meeting new people (I was always freaked out by approaching people I didn’t know, but i can’t express enough how beneficial this is for our communication and personal growth).
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Working toward a goal that you’ve set.
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Overcoming past failures or stumbles on your journey.
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Viewing stress in a different, more positive way is liberating.
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Embrace the challenges that come your way.
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Be grateful that you have an opportunity to improve with each passing day.
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Change your filter of seeing stress as overwhelming, and instead know that you have the strength to conquer all of the mountains before you.
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#stressbuster #perspectiveiseverything #overcomer #positiveoutlook #wonderfullyfitmom