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Wife Mother Runner Holiday Health Challenge

November 4, 2019

The eating season has begun!! It started on Halloween and ends after the new year. That’s why I am offering help with my Holiday Health Challenge. I know I struggle with this time of year. I have a little bit of this and a pinch of that; and next thing I know, I easily gained five pounds.

I am going to share with you how NOT to gain those pounds throughout the next two months so you can enter the year 2020 without needing to lose weight; but already having healthy habits established.

OMD – One Meal A Day For The Planet

We are also going to implement the OMD – One Meal A Day for the planet approach. It will be easy. Don’t worry. You can start with just switching one meal a day with something plant-based. I’ll share recipes and meal ideas for you to make this easy to follow. Follow #OMD4thePlanet for ideas from Oprah and Suzy Amis Cameron, and also share your photos using #WMROMD4thePlanet.

I have two great video programs for you to watch for recipe ideas. The first one is Raw. Vegan. Not Gross. The second one is The Paleo Way. Sometimes the recipes seem a bit elaborate for me; but I get ideas for things like making noodles out of carrot peels, or use beets for lasagna layers instead of pasta.

How To Start The Holiday Health Challenge

This isn’t going to be hard. The first steps is for you to get in the right mindset. Do you meditate? Now is a good time to start. I use the Calm app (paid version) and love it. This is a great resource to help you get ready for your day and to set your intentions.
The second thing is to register to join the program. I will share with you tips, recipe ideas and fitness suggestions to help you maintain your fitness level, curb your cravings, and learn which foods are better choices.
Join my Facebook Group to share your ideas, questions, success or struggles with others!
Follow me on Instagram for the latest stories about the challenge.

The Benefits of Doing the Holiday Health Challenge

Know that you are doing something good for your body.

The intent of this challenge is to help you reduce inflammation in your body, consume more plant-based foods, and help save the environment. Yes, I said you can help the earth by doing this challenge. How is that? Well, by eating more plant-based foods, you are reducing your carbon footprint, and also helping reduce the impact on agriculture, as well as saving water.

Know that what you are doing will also have an impact on your family

You’d be surprised at how much your children and family members see what you do or eat and want to do what you are doing. I have been eating a cleaner diet for about 6 months now and my son told me he wants to eat healthier foods. He wants to purchase chickens that are pasture raised and non GMO. He has heard me telling people that when I purchase pre-cooked food at the grocery store, I ended up with gastrointestinal distress because those foods had been loaded with antibiotics and hormones.

You don’t even have to force this new lifestyle on them. They will smell the food you are making because it is fresher and more aromatic. They will also see you enjoying your meals because they taste better.

I’m Here For You

I can’t wait to take this journey with you and hear your success stories and share recipe ideas! Please take the time now to sign up for my email newsletter and let’s get started to avoid gaining those holiday pounds!

8 Great Fall Cardigans From Amazon

October 18, 2019

It’s officially sweater season here in New England! I found 8 great fall cardigans from Amazon to share with you. They are great to wear to sporting events, fairs, shopping, hanging out at the fire pit, or lounging at the vineyard!

Cardigans are great as an additional layer to wear to and from places, and remove when indoors.

Check Out These 8 Great Fall Cardigans From Amazon

These items contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchase.

All of these sweaters average around $30.00 each and ship via Prime. Buy more than one and give one away for a Christmas gift!

Which one is your favorite? Share yours with me in the comments which one you like and what would you pair it with!

LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door® Refrigerator with Craft Ice™

October 16, 2019

Do you enjoy entertaining? Do you hate when ice cubes water down your drinks? The LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door® Refrigerator with Craft Ice™ may be just what you are looking for.

LG’s newest InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerators have everything you need to become the ultimate home entertainer. Dual ice makers with Craft Ice™ automatically create crushed, cubed and LG’s exclusive slow-melting round ice on demand, for upscale, craft drinks at home – helping beverages taste their best longer.

What Is InstaView™?

The LG InstaView™ design lets you see inside your refrigerator without ever opening the door—simply knock twice on the unique glass panel.

Why InstaView™?

Access on-the-go items, beverages, condiments, and more without having to open the whole fridge. If you accidentally leave the refrigerator door open, the door alarm alerts you.

Offering quick and easy access to favorite foods, the popular Door-in-Door® design gets even better with an adjustable bin that fits snacks and drinks of all sizes.
Bin glides smoothly up and down and locks into place with minimal effort.
Keeps produce fresh up to 2X LONGER.
Only LG offers 3 innovative cooling technologies that work together to extend the life of fruits and vegetables and help keep all foods fresh and flavorful.
Linear Cooling maintains consistent temperatures within 1°F of the setting.
Smart Cooling uses digital sensors and an array of vents for total cooling control.
Door Cooling + delivers blasts of cool air that reach all areas of the refrigerator.

What Is About Craft Ice™?

LG brings one of the hottest beverage trends home with the Craft Ice™ maker that automatically makes batches of slow-melting round ice—without the work. No more messing with expensive and time-consuming molds that only produce one or two at a time.

A game changer for home entertainers, Craft Ice™ opens a new world of high-end drinks and keeps your soft drinks, lemonade and iced coffee tasting their best. Additional ice maker on the door produces traditional cubed or crushed ice.

With LG’s exclusive round, slow-melting Craft Ice™ beverages taste their best longer.

Where Can You Get LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door® Refrigerator with Craft Ice™?

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Frost Family Fun Holiday Gift Guide – Fitness Edition

October 2, 2019

Can you believe it is already October?! That means the holidays are just around the corner! I have several items to share for my 2019 Frost Family Fun Holiday Gift Guide – Fitness Edition. As a blogger, I share partnerships to my guide. I hope you find items that will be helpful to people on your holiday gift list.

Gift Ideas For Yoga Lovers

I have been working on my cross training this year to include weight training and yoga. I love the variety of workouts. Yoga has been as beneficial for my mind as much as it has been for my body! You should try it too!

Yoga Mat

I love this yoga mat. I bought it when I knew I would be taking more classes. I love the cool design on it and the colors. It’s very zen for me!

Purchase

Yoga Bag

This bag is perfect to keep your bag, water bottle, socks, towel and a change of clothes in. It’s the perfect size to keep everything you need for a yoga class in.

Purchase

Yoga Socks

These non slip skid socks with grips are perfect to keep your feet warm while practicing yoga. The toeless design allows you to have the flexibility and tactile feel and balance while still keeping your feet warm. Comes with a nice gift bag to carry around and keep the socks clean.

Purchase

Yoga Mat Cleaner

The Asutra Yoga Mat Detox is an all-natural, biodegradable cleaner made with organic essential oils. It disinfects your mat by deep cleaning odor-causing dirt on contact. Get rid of all dirt, dust, germs and sweat quickly with each wipe.

Purchase

Gift Ideas For Runners

Running is my favorite form of exercise. Running is a great stress reliever, I love the time alone on the road, and the friends I have made at races. Here is the list of some of my favorite running gear I use and recommend.

Eat To Peak: Sports Nutrition For Runners and Triathletes

Chrissy Carroll shares her knowledge of how to narrow down your diet and fueling needs. If you are a first-timer training for a half marathon to a seasoned pro training for your next Ironman. You will learn guidelines on what to eat before, during, and after training sessions and races.

Purchase

Bose Frames Audio Glasses

These sunglasses have built-in Bose speakers with rich, immersive sound. Only you can hear it! The open ear audio allows you to stay safe and be aware of your surroundings while enjoying your music. They come with replacement lenses that are easy to interchange, with polarized options available.

Purchase

Tifosi Sunglasses

While the Bose audio glasses are a great addition to running, you may just want a sports pair of glasses. I like the Tifosi brand because they fit well on my face. I have a smaller head and face and they come in sizes that are good for women and men. The nose piece is comfortable and the lenses are also polarized.

Purchase

Aftershokz Headphones

I love these headphones because you can hear your music but still hear everything else around you. The headphones have a long battery life, and a compact fit that allows you to enjoy continuous music and calls for six hours at a time.

Purchase

Light Up Running Vest

Safety is very important to me. Drivers are far too easily distracted these days. Too often when I am out on a run, especially at dusk, I see that the drivers cannot see me well. This light up vest comes with 6 color settings and 3M reflector chest belts. There is no doubt you will be seen while wearing this vest.

Purchase

Hydration Belt

When it’s time to put in the longer miles, you’ll need to carry fuel and hydration with you. I recommend the Nathan hydration belts. I have used them for years and am happy with their fit and comfort. They come with 2 – 10 oz bottles with push-pull caps so the water doesn’t leak out. The zipper pouch is large enough for a large phone, gels, keys, and id.

Purchase

Skirt Sports Running Attire

I love Skirts Sports clothing. They carry everything you need for your athletic activities such as shorts, skirts, capris, pants, bras and tops. Check out their huge selection!

Purchase

Facebook Live Holiday Gift Guide

Be sure to follow me at www.facebook.com/wifemotherrunner as I will be going live to share my Holiday Gift Guide – Fitness Edition and my other gift guides between now and December!

Need more ideas for other people on your gift list? View my other holiday gift guide options for tweens and women on Amazon.

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The Gabby Bernstein Super Attractor Book Launch

September 26, 2019

This week I went to NYC to meet up with my friends Claudia and Shelley for the Gabby Bernstein Super Attractor book launch at the Riverside Church. We met up for dinner prior to the book launch at and then walked over to the church.

The church was gorgeous. And I couldn’t wait to hear what Gabby was going to share. I met her at my first blogging conference, Mom 2.0, in May of 2017. We sat at the same table just before she was going to give a keynote on stage. I hadn’t heard of her before then; but related to her story as soon as she started speaking.

My 3 Takeaways From The Gabby Bernstein Super Attractor Book Launch

It’s Good To Feel Good

I don’t know why I struggle with this. Why do I now allow myself to feel happy? Is it because there have been some hard times in my life? I think guilt is part of it for me. I know it is a choice to feel happy; but someone told me this summer that guilt is a useless emotion.

I deserve to feel good. I deserve to receive. Until recently, I was stuck. I kept feeling that I wasn’t deserving of the good things that come my way. That I wasn’t good enough. Sadly, it has taken a lot of time to let go of those feelings. But I think I have finally broken that pattern.

When I was with Claudia she said she had noticed that change in me. She said I looked happy. I seemed less stressed. Angie, who was one of my amazing roommates from the Oprah cruise said I was glowing in one of my photos.

So I guess I am living at a higher level of vibration since this new revelation of mine! When I am happy, I will get everything I desire.

When You Are Aligned It is THIS or SOMETHING BETTER

Whatever you put out, you will receive. If what you are doing right now doesn’t work out, it’s because there is something better out there waiting for you.

When you are aligned with the universe, you can feel happy and excited regardless of what the circumstances are because you have hope that things will work out the way they were meant to.

When I lost my job and started my business I felt positive about the outcome because I knew it was meant to be. This was my ultimate desire. I was upset only temporarily because my ego was hurt. But in the big pictures, my dream was being handed to me.

Your Fear Reveals To You What You Need To Hear!

Look at the Fear. Give it away. Do not fear your fear.

When I wanted to become self-employed, I was afraid. I didn’t pull the trigger and make it happen because that fear was holding me back. It took someone else’s actions to set me free and allow me to step out on my own because I didn’t have a choice. I had been holding on to some negative feelings about that situation, which was causing me to have negatives vibes. Because of that, I wasn’t releasing what my true potential is.

There were feelings of self-doubt that I was’t ready to talk through because I didn’t want to feel those feelings again. But I needed to get it out so I could let it go.

Have you read any of Gabby’s books? I’d love to hear what you thought of them. Share your favorite book in the comments.

Fall Favorite Soup Recipes

September 24, 2019

As the temps cool down, I love to heat up with my fall favorite soup recipes. One of my favorites is butternut squash. Since I can no longer have dairy or cream in my soup, I’m exploring other recipe options. I have a few to share that I found on Pinterest, and I can’t wait to make them!

Vegan Fasolatha Soup

I want to explore more with my cooking and soup recipes. Instead of the traditional butternut squash or pumpkin soup for fall, I want to try some new recipes. I came across this one and I think I’ll love it. Especially since it contains beans which are an additional source of protein. This easy recipe contains white beans, onion, carrots and tomato.

You can serve this soup up with olives, feta cheese, sausage or a nice rustic bread.

Vegan Corn Chowder

I like the idea of chowder with a twist. I love corn, especially fresh corn that was cut off the cob. To make the soup creamy you can skip the flour, cream and butter. You can use coconut flour, or a gluten-free all-purpose four, vegan butter replacement and/or coconut milk instead of cream.

To make the soup thicker, blend together one of the red potatoes along with some corn and the coconut milk.

Garnish the soup with some avocado, add some shrimp for protein or use fresh chives to top the soup.

Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew

This recipe is a stew with cannelini beans and quinoa which is rich in nutrients. It’s easy to make in about 30 minutes. You cook everything in the pot and let add in the coconut milk and spinach in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

You can find more hearty root vegetable soup recipes from The Roasted Root’s web site.

Vegan Chili Recipe

One of my favorite fall favorite soup recipes is a big bowl of chili! In search for a high protein, vegan recipe I turned to Pinterest and found this amazing recipe. I haven’t made a meal with tofu yet and this recipe calls for tofu in place of ground meat. I look forward to trying this and seeing how I like it, and also seeing how my body responds to the tofu instead of the meat.

It’s best to service this chili with avocado, cashew sour cream, chives and vegan cornbread. I plan on making this over the weekend!

How To Thicken Soup Without Cream or Gluten

Put Rice in the bottom of the bowl before you dish out and serve the soup.
Cut up a potato and add it to the soup, then blend it with an immersion blender.
Add cornstarch. Mix it with cold water before adding it to your soup, warm water causes clumps.
Add arrowroot. If you’re looking to avoid dairy, arrowroot is an excellent choice!

Do you have a favorite fall soup recipe to share? I’d love to hear what you like! Leave a comment below with your favorite! Or follow me on Pinterest!