Amy's Story

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Don't feel bad about making an important decision that upsets other people. You are not responsible for their happiness. You are responsible for your happiness! Work hard and make it happen. . . #GoodVibes #YoureWorthIt #YouGotThis #StopSelfDoubting https://www.instagram.com/p/BneFMx7gRhmwhhevffCAkf5AxiJu4hYE9cDTow0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ipzmmbaqco98

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You shouldn’t be in the same place now as you were a year ago. If you’re still letting the same things upset you, the same people offend you, the same obstacles steal your joy, this is a wake-up call—it’s time for change. . . #NoMoreFeelingUseless #ThereIsAPurpose #DoTheDamnThing

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Love is our highest calling and the greatest contribution we can make to others. It's possible to neglect it or misunderstand its characteristics. So pray that your love for God and others will increase each day.

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There is nothing as powerful as a grateful heart. Do not give yourself another excuse to put off being happy. You know in your heart of hearts that once you do that you have got it. #GratefulHeart #GoodMorning

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My daughter who is 6 months pregnant lost the father of her unborn baby last week from being shot and killed. He was taken from this world in a very cruel way and we will continue to seek justice until the killer is caught. Help us give Jordan a proper burial for this young man was taken from us too soon. . https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1853574094685441&id=100000986044580 . . #JusticeForJordan

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Cucumber, Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad INGREDIENTS 1 English cucumber, diced 1 can black beans, rinsed 1 1/4 cups corn 1 red pepper, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes (I used half red, half yellow) 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped 1 lime 1 avocado, diced Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Place the cucumber, black beans, corn, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze the fresh juice from the lime onto the salad, and stir well. Mix in the avocado, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy. Credit: POPSUGAR fitness At under 300 calories, one serving offers almost 12 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein, so after enjoying one crunchy bite after another, you'll feel full, satisfied, and energized. With such a high fiber and water content, this recipe will be the weapon you need to prevent the dreaded bloated belly. NOTES This salad is all about the veggies, more like a salsa-meets-salad without a traditional dressing. But if you prefer your salad dressed, whip up this lime vinaigrette. It also tastes better after marinating in the lime juice for a while, so you could easily make this the night before eating.

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Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad Tender and juicy chicken thighs grilled in a chilli lime marinade that doubles as a dressing! Creamy avocado slices, grilled red and yellow peppers, and succulent chicken pieces. Ingredients Marinade/Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil just over ⅓ cup) freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon brown sugar ¾ teaspoon red chilli flakes (adjust to your preference of spice) ½ teaspoon ground Cumin 1 teaspoon salt Salad: 4 chicken thigh fillets, skin removed (no bone) ½ yellow bell pepper, deseeded and sliced ½ red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced ½ an onion, sliced 5 cups Romaine (or cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried 2 avocados, sliced Extra cilantro leaves to garnish Sour cream (optional) to serve Serves: 4 Instructions Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Pour half the marinade into a shallow dish to marinade the chicken fillets for two hours if time allows. Refrigerate the reserved untouched marinade to use as a dressing. Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. (Grill in batches to prevent excess water being released.) Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest. Wipe pan over with paper towel; drizzle with another teaspoon of oil and fry pepper and onion strips until cooked to your liking. Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with leaves, avocado slices, peppers, onion strips and chicken. Drizzle with remaining marinade/dressing and serve with (optional) extra cilantro leaves and sour cream.

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Southwest Vegetarian Bake Ingredients 3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 1⁄2 cups water 15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed 14 ounces diced tomatoes 3 ounces diced green chilies 8 ounces corn, drained 1 cup salsa 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 cups Mexican blend cheese 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped Directions In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until tender. In a large bowl, combine the bean, corn, tomatoes, chilies, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheese, pepper and rice. Transfer to a shallow baking dish coated with non-stick spray. Sprinkle with onions and cilantro. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese and continue baking for another 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Note: I didn't have the patience to wait for the rice to cook, so I increased the water by 1/2 cup and the rice cooked in the oven. . . #Vegetarian #Healthy #EatClean

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Peanut Butter Fat Bombs Perfect for Low Carb diets, gives you energy and nutrients your body needs! 2 TBS coconut oil 2 TBS grassfed butter 4 TBS natural peanut butter or PB2 3 TSP cocoa powder 3 packets stevia 1 TSP vanilla extract 1.5 TBS cream cheese Mixed all together ingredient and put in the microwave for 30 sec & stir it very well and if need more dissolved put in the microwave again 15 to 30 sec then pour into mini cup cake size then put in the freeze at least 30 mins. VOILA!! SERVING: 12 Per serving Fat: 7.34 Net carbs: 1.34 Protein: 1.5 This is my new favorite peanut butter cup. Taste like a Reese.

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Never forget your own worth. Love, love, love yourself. This couldn't be anymore true! Learning to love ourselves can be challenging by many of us- myself included. It's not about being self-absorbed it's being in touch with ourselves, our well-being and our happiness. When we practice and learn self love we can push through our limiting beliefs and live a life that truly shines without doubting our own worth. So do yourself a favor and take a deep breath, now give yourself a hug and start practicing self love until your life is full. . . . #YourOwnWorth #SelfLove #Happiness

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Grape and Onion Focaccia Ingredients -1/2 red onion -Kosher Salt -Ground Black Pepper -3tbsp extra Virgin olive oil -1lb pizza dough -1tsp fleur de sel -1.5 cups fresh black grapes -2tsp Banyulus or Sherry Vinegar -1/2tsp honey -2tbsp chopped basil -2tbsp chopped parsley Direction 1. Preheat 400°. Thinly slice 3/4 of the red onion and toss with generous pinches of kosher salt and pepper and 1 tbsp oil in a small bowl, set aside. 2. Roll or stretch dough until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Brush 1 tbsp oil and sprinkle with fleur-de sel. 3. Add 1 cup grapes to the dough pressing in slightly. Scatter seasoned onion over Focaccia and bake lightly browned about 30 minutes. 4. Quarter remaining 1/2 cup grapes and dice remaining onion. In a small bowl toss with remaining tbsp oil, vinegar, honey, a pinch of salt and pepper, basil and parsley. 5. Remove Focaccia from oven when crust is golden and top with onion, grape and herb mixture. Slice and serve. Serves 8 #EatRight #EatClean #Healthy #Delicious

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Thyroid 101 The thyroid is a small gland located in the base of your neck that is part of the endocrine system. This tiny gland has a big job and nobody disputes that! The gland is responsible for various functions including the metabolism, regulating body temperature, cognitive function, digestion, and much more. To make it easy, the thyroid affects the entire body and when it is not working properly you will definitely feel the effects. I love us all who suffer 💙 #Hyperthyroidism #Hypothyroidism #Hasimotos #Graves #ThyroidCancer #Nodules #Goiters #Cancer #Awareness

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Low Carb Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes With Eggs Recipe Servings SERVES: 4 Preparation time PREP: 15 min.Cooking time COOK: 1 h. 15 min Ingredients 4 to 5 sweet potatoes, peeled; 3/4 lb. bacon, cooked and cut into chunks; 8 eggs; 3 green onions, sliced 1 tsp. garlic powder; 2 tbsp. olive oil; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Preparation 1. Preheat your oven to 400 F. 2. Wrap each sweet potato in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 min, or until soft. 4. Remove the sweet potatoes from the foil and let cool until safe to handle. 5. Lower the oven heat to 350 F. 6. Cut potatoes into pieces and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, season to taste, and toss everything together: the sweet potatoes will fall apart, but that’s normal. 7. Place the mixture in a baking dish. 8. Scatter half the bacon and half the green onions on top of everything. 9. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season to taste. 10. Pour the beaten eggs on top of the sweet potato mixture and top with the remaining green onions and bacon. 11. Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the eggs are set.

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New Years resolutions are almost here so if losing weight is on the list here is some tips to help. How to start and stick with a weight-loss plan.... 1. Make a plan... set a date and be prepared. 2. Seek support... with others lifting you up its much easier than going solo. 3. Clean house.... purge the kitchen...toss any foods that may cause you to slip. 4. Focus on the bigger picture... get a journal and keep track of your food, exercise, moods and things that make you happy. 5. Enjoy your food...sit to eat, use nice dishes, appreciate the food. 6. Know it all matters...keep trying. There will be days you feel in a rut. KEEP PUSHING, lean on support. 7. Remind yourself of how far you've come.... keep pictures, treat yourself. Just don't STOP. For some of us it takes a little longer but as long as you're moving forward you are accomplishing it. It's not a race.

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Kale and Chickpea Grain Bowl with Avocado Dressing Ingredients 1 c boiling water 1/2 c uncooked bulgur 2 cans unsalted chickpeas rinsed/drained 1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil 2 c finely chopped carrots 4 c chopped lacinato kale 1/2 c vertically sliced shallots 1/2 c fresh leaf parsley leaves 3/4 tsp kosher salt divided 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 avocado peeled/pitted 2 Tbsp extra Virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp tahini well stirred 1 garlic clove 1/4 tsp ground turmeric Directions 1. Combine 1 cup boiling water and bulgur in a medium bowl. Let stand 1p minutes, drain well. 2. Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over high. Add chickpeas and carrots. Cook stirring occasionally until chickpeas are browned just about 6 minutes. Add kale and cover until kale is slightly wilted and carrots are tender. About 2 minutes. Add chickpea mixture, shallots, parsley, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to bulgur and toss. 3. Process avocado, olive oil, juice, Tbsp watrr, tahini, garlice, turmeric and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor until smooth. Divide bulgur mixture anon 4 bowls and drizzle evenly with avocado mixture. Credit:Cooking Light #Dinner #CookingLight #CleanEating #Healthy #Veggies

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Beef & Bean Taco Chili Ingredients 1 tbsp canola oil 1 lb lean ground beef 2 lrg onions diced 2 envelopes reduced sodium taco seasoning 3 cans black beans undrained 3 cans pinto pens rinsed & drained 2 cans no salt tomato sauce 1 tsp reduced sodium beef bouillon granules Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt, cheese and chips/veggies for a crisp. In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat; add beef and onions. Cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are tender 6-8 minutes. Drain, stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered stirring occasionally until flavors are blended about 30 minutes. If desired serve with toppings. Tastofhome #CleanEating #CooksWhoCare #Healthy