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I live and am glad to be alive. I'm a bit of a mess, but aren't we all?

[imperfectqueen40]

Started back up at the gym after a few rough years.  Last year having been the roughest one, I was not active due to going through chemo, and that started packing on fat around my stomach, butt, legs and arms.  Picture on the left was on Feb.5, 2017.  The first day back at the gym.  Pic on the right was March 8, 2017.  Watching my diet, eating clean, dedicating myself to becoming stronger and healthier, and actually doing cardio and circuit training a bit has actually helped cut that fat a little at a time.

[healthylivingabs-blog]

Healthy turkey chili tonight for dinner! 🥘🥑

First, I sautéed a yellow onion & a red bell pepper w some olive oil for 6 min. Then I added in the ground turkey and once the turkey was no longer pink, I mixed in chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, & salt. Next I added in diced tomatoes, dark red kidney beans, corn, & chicken broth and let it simmer for 35 minutes - voila!! Topped this bowl off w some jalapeños, shredded cheese, & avocado 😚

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Healthy spinach feta turkey burgers! 🍔

These are made w spinach, feta cheese, lean ground turkey, old fashioned oats, egg whites, garlic powder, salt, & pepper! Mixed it all together, separated into patties, grilled them for 8 min, & served them on a toasted whole wheat bun! So so yum, even the bf loved them! 🤗🤗🤛🏻

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Roasted shrimp, peppers, & onion in olive oil, chili powder, garlic, smoked paprika, salt & pep. All on a bed of brown rice & avocado 👏🏻🍤🥑 Meal prepped 5 bowls for dinner this week! Took about 10 min to prep & 10 min to cook - so easy 😉

[imperfectqueen40]

Not mine, but going to do this for my prep this week!

[healthylivingabs-blog]

No-bake energy balls! These have been so awesome for times when I just want a little snack. They contain : dark chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, old-fashioned oats, flaxseed, & toasted coconut. Mmm!

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[imperfectqueen40]

Yes!!! This!!  I'm a bartender and I like to talk to people and make them laugh, but for some reason people mistake that as me wanting to have something personal to do with them....

[franfromfattofit]

It's okay

It’s okay to be a beginner,we all had to start somewhere. It’s okay to workout in baggy t-shirts and old jogging bottoms,be comfortable in your workout. It’s okay to go beetroot red,it’s your body working hard and bringing blood vessels up to the surface. It’s okay that you don’t have perfect make and hair at the end of your workout,if you have then you haven’t worked hard enough. It’s okay to start off small and push yourself further,faster or longer every time you work out. It’s okay to have cute gym clothes that you never wear. It’s okay to own more gym clothes than any other clothing. It’s okay to love sweating,you earned it! It’s okay if you only do a few little workouts or 1 big one,just keep going. No matter what you do,how you do it just keep going.These are the first steps of the best you that you can be. Trust me it will change your life.

[foodffs]

Well, last week’s announcement is obviously a lie 😅

The part about not being able to do week summary posts. I’m travelling in a few hours, so enjoy the reblogs, and see you in a week! 😘

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Recipe: http://www.awayfromthebox.com/pico-de-gallo-deviled-eggs/

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Romance is alive and well. (via miketphotog)

[imperfectqueen40]

Haha, this is awesome!

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[imperfectqueen40]

Time to try something sweet that is also healthy

[elephantsarevegan]

Vanilla / matcha waffles with fresh fruit, peanutbutter, bliss balls and granola ❤

[imperfectqueen40]

It’s so pretty, and looks yummy!

[foreverfitness-]

You have to put the effort in to get anything out 💪🏼💪🏼🏃🏽‍♀️

[imperfectqueen40]

Work for It!

[zoeatery]

Had a smoothie bowl for a snack this morning! I blended up spinach, avocado, pineapple, mango and banana (this sounds strange but the avocado makes it so creamy mmm) and topped it with blueberries, kiwi, coconut, and chia seeds soaked in almond milk, really good stuff! 💚💚💚

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[imperfectqueen40]

I think I shall try this

[reflectionofhealth]

Seriously supper was so good tonight. Garlic shrimp over asparagus. :)

[imperfectqueen40]

In the plans for this week!