Gosh, Mama. I promise – I get it.

Gosh, mama. I promise I get it. I promise I’ve lived days where the mirror in the dressing room made me cry, bought a giant bag of m&ms to drown out the sorrow on the way home, then cut the tags out of my jeans so my husband (and not even my friends) wouldn’t knowContinue reading “Gosh, Mama. I promise – I get it.”

I lost 45+lbs and then stopped

I lost 45+lbs to hit my goal dress size …and I’ve lost none sinceđź’‹. I mean, ive maintained my goal dress size happily & gained incredible strength, flexibility… but my focus shifted from weight loss to maintenance and just treating my body well some time ago. For good reasons!! I decided to work even moreContinue reading “I lost 45+lbs and then stopped”

Live Like That Now

If you want something different only you can make that decision and start the process of getting there. No one is holding you back except yourself! See it. Grab hold of it within your heart. Run towards it in all you do and with all your might. Make it such an actively compelling image withinContinue reading “Live Like That Now”

Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats

CHICKEN PARMESAN ZUCCHINI BOATS Stuffed zucchini boats filled with the flavors of chicken parmesan. This low carb, high protein meal will leave you feeling so satisfied! Preparation 15 mins Cook Time 45 mins Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 medium zucchini (about 1 3/4 pounds) 1 lb. ground chicken 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepperContinue reading “Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats”

Barbeque Spaghetti Squash Sliders 

Barbeque is one of those foods we could eat every week and never get bored!  (Right along with Mexican)!  And sliders are just the most fun and kid-friendly way to serve it up! Try them this weekend? Barbecue Spaghetti Squash Sliders IngredientsParchment paper1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs.)2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided useÂĽ tsp.Continue reading “Barbeque Spaghetti Squash Sliders “

Time to PUSH: Getting Mama From “Want to” to Follow Through — New Year #BodySoulStronger Challenge — Are you with me? #faithfitnessfollowthru

Pushing back at the not-so-friendly-to-the-waistline foods that leave me feeling sluggish this morning.  We enjoyed massive amounts of banana bread pudding, gingerbread people, Happy Birthday Jesus cake, Almond Toffee, and even little coffee cookies that I can’t remember the name of.  LOL {BODY} Although the scale “only crept up 2 lbs”, my under belly bulgeContinue reading “Time to PUSH: Getting Mama From “Want to” to Follow Through — New Year #BodySoulStronger Challenge — Are you with me? #faithfitnessfollowthru”

Meet Angel

Angel Ballance owns her own fitness business, which she runs with her husband and business partner,  Donald Ballance, from their home in the North Texas area. She earned her degree in Psychology from McNeese State University, going on to work in the addictions field, and eventually serving as part of a leadership team in theContinue reading “Meet Angel”

#THROWBACK THURSDAY –> TRUE STORY <<–

What you see now is truly a transformation – from the inside out! THE WAY I WAS – I was an insecure, cover-me-up and don’t notice me in the corner of the room type of girl, just let me blend in. I was uncomfortable in my clothes, as well as in my bathing suit. Every summerContinue reading “#THROWBACK THURSDAY –> TRUE STORY <<–”

MY SUDDEN WEEKEND REALIZATION… I’VE LOST MORE THAN 30 LBS & AT LEAST 3 DRESS SIZES with Beachbody & Shakeology

CLICK HERE OR THE IMAGE ABOVE TO VIEW MY SHORT VIDEO ON YOUTUBE So, this weekend I wanted to shout from the rooftops and dance all over the house with my kids because when I stepped on the scale and pulled out my measuring tape, recording my measurements for the week…. it suddenly occurred toContinue reading “MY SUDDEN WEEKEND REALIZATION… I’VE LOST MORE THAN 30 LBS & AT LEAST 3 DRESS SIZES with Beachbody & Shakeology”