30 DAY BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 1: Relationship Status

I am married to my soul mate.  We have known each other all of our lives because our mothers are best friends.  They have been friends before we were born.  22 years and counting for us.  We have 5 children (3 boys and 2 girls) ages 20, 19, 17, 15 and 13.  Our 15 year old daughter has Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum (ACC) which carries many characteristics Autism being one of them.  She is such a blessing to our family.  In December 2008 we found out that my husband had End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and it has had it's ups and downs but our strong FAITH in GOD help us get through it all.  We are currently waiting on his transplant.  Please keep him lifted up in your prayers and our baby girl.

He is my best friend and means the world to me.  Our favorite things to do are cooking together, going to the movies, hanging out with the kids and being around our family and friends.  I thank him for always being supportive of me and my business ventures.  He doesn't agree with everything and I thank him for his honesty.  He is my #1 Fan and I am his.  Can't wait to see what GOD has in store for us in the coming years.

30 Day Blog Challenge

I love a challenge.  I challenged some of my business partners to a BLOG CHALLENGE and some accepted.  Over the next 30 days I will be blogging and engaging with new and old followers.  Please comment and if you are a blogger...JOIN IN.

BEAUTY OF THE WEEK - CHRISTINA JOHNSON

CHRISTINA JOHNSON (Ex-Wife of Ceelo Green)

Christina Johnson is a mother, grandmother and entrepreneur.  She has overcome domestic violence and uses her story to uplift and encourage other women.  She is a voice in Atlanta and attends schools speaking about domestic violence to the youth.  Beautiful, strong and sexy.  She is my Fit, Thick & Fabulous beauty of the beauty of the week. 

ADD PRETTY COLORS TO YOUR SHOPPING CART

On your next grocery store run be sure to add more color to your shopping basket.  When making your choices be sure you have recipes in hand as a guide.  Buy ONLY what is needed for the week sot that you don't waste.  It is very easy to have fruits and veggies go bad when you buy to much.  If you and/or your family aren't much of a veggie and fruit eater I have a product that is very affordable and gives you and your family the daily servings of fruits and veggies your bodies need.

Not eating all of the fruits and veggies that you should? Feeling sluggish and off balance? Want more energy to get through your day? Help detoxify, alkalize and energize your body with every glass of Greens, now with an even better pH-balancing blend that includes an acidity-fighting combination of magnesium and potassium for even more alkalizing properties.  The added probiotic support helps you better maintain that healthy balance by keeping your digestive system regular and toxins flowing out.

With 8+ servings of fruits and vegetables and a blend of 38 herbs and nutrient-rich superfoods, Greens provides naturally occurring, bioavailable vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and enzymes to give your already well-balanced diet a nutritional boost. 

It’s maximum support for your best health, all in a new delicious berry flavor.

• Detoxify, alkalize, and promote pH balance within the body
• Acidity-fighting magnesium and potassium blend
• Cutting-edge probiotic support for digestive health
• 38 herbs and nutrient-rich superfoods
• 8+ servings of fruits and vegetables in every scoop
• Free radical-fighting antioxidants
• Great-tasting berry flavor

View Ingredients

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

ORDER HERE

BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AND THE KIDS WITH GREENS!!  GET READY FOR THE UPCOMING FLU SEASON!

CLEAN EATING IDEAS

Do you need help with choosing the right foods to eat for BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER and SNACKS?  Clean eating is not easy when you have no guidelines.  Research takes time and you may get overwhelmed so here are some ideas to help you during your journey.  Print and laminate them.  Keep them on your fridge.  Questions or think I missed something...leave a comment.  I am still learning too. :)

30 DAY CLEAN EATING CHALLENGE

Join me as I take the clean eating challenge.  I will be posting what should be your daily choices as well as menu options.  I want to make this fun and enjoyable as we take our eating to a different level.  Learning to eat clean and make lifestyle changes is the goal for OCTOBER.  Check back regularly.  Don't forget to EXERCISE during the challenge. :)

FOOD PAIRING

Food pairing is another great way to get maximum benefits from your meals

I love trying new things and I find that food pairing is a fun way to make healthier choices and explore the wonderful world of fruits and veggies.  TRY IT!!  Share your favorite things to pair up.  I'd love to hear from you!

MEATLESS MONDAY

Click here...read why you should go MEATLESS at least once a week.

JOIN ME along with many others for MEATLESS MONDAY!!

BEAUTY OF THE WEEK.

What's your EXCUSE?  The beautiful and talented Kelly Rowland getting it in at the gym even while pregnant.  Don't make excuses...get moving and get results.

OPERATION SKINNY JEANS

HAPPY SEPTEMBER!!

I am currently taking on the Operation Skinny Jeans Challenge.  My daily routine is as follows:

1.  Drink 8oz of lemon water first thing in the morning when I wake.
2.  Ultimate ProFIT Creamy Vanilla (Orange Cream) Shake with Berry Greens on the Go and my all natural supplements It's Vital Complete Nutrition Pack (3 It's Vital Core Nutrition, 1 It's Vital Omega-3, and 2 It's Vital Minerals) and 2 Ultimate Thermofit.  I also have Green tea with lemon and raw honey.
3,  It's Essential Snack Bar for my snack.
4.  Exercise...walking on the treadmill for 45 minutes with incline of 7.
5.  Lunch is Progresso Vegetable Classics Green Split Pea soup flavored with bacon.
6.  It's Essential Snack bar for my snack with a apple.
7.  Dinner will be Grilled Veggie and Hummus Wrap.
8,. Drinking my water based on my weight.
9.  Took my photo.

GET STARTED NOW!

ULTIMATE BODY APPLICATOR

Have you tried that CRAZY WRAP THING? If you haven't...you should. Get the ULTIMATE SPA EXPERIENCE in the comfort of your home. In just 45 minutes you will see tighter and firmer skin. Email me NOW to order. Just $25 to try and $59 for a full treatment as my LOYAL CUSTOMER.  This is a awesome choice if you recently had a baby.  NEW MOMS...this will help tighten, tone and firm your skin back into shape.  NO YOU WILL NOT LOSE WEIGHT WITH THIS PRODUCT.  Email me for information on my weight loss products.

Want to earn an extra $500 per month?  JOIN MY TEAM!!  Just $99 to start.  

Click here to JOIN THE PARTY!  Receive training from some of the top earners in the business.  

Looking for MEN and WOMEN in the USA, DENMARK, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND, BELGIUM, SWITZERLAND, NORWAY, SPAIN, FINLAND, SWEDEN and GERMANY.

Fit, Thick and Fabulous Beauty of the Week

AMBER ROSE

Amber Rose is a model, actress, recording artist, wife and mother.  She rocked this chain dangling dress at the VMA's.  I have always loved her hair blonde and short.  Makeup was flawless.  Definitely the talk of the night.  Wear your curves proudly ladies.  We are beautiful in all sizes.

FIT, THICK & FABULOUS BEAUTY OF THE WEEK.

(If you want to be chosen...please send your pic and bio to fitthickfabulous@gmail.com.)

Operation Skinny Jeans - Look Fabulous for Fall

JOIN me for OPERATION SKINNY JEANS beginning in September.  I am looking for women who want to look their best in their favorite skinny jeans or if you don't own a pair...how about your favorite dress, skirt, etc.

12 weeks to fit into our favorite clothing of choice.   Bring out that old pair of jeans (or any article of clothing you choose) that doesn't fit anymore.

On Day 1:  Take a PHOTO of yourself wearing the painfully tight and maybe not even possible to even button up jeans.  WEIGH yourself in or if you hate the scale as much as I do measure yourself.

Each Week you will do the following:

WORKOUT:  Attend at least 4 group sessions (grab your girls and workout together #bettertogether) of your choice (zumba, etc.) and complete 1 personal workout for a total of 5.

DIET:  Eat healthy! (message me for a meal plan)

TIPS/INSPIRATION/MOTIVATION:  Follow my blog and you will also be added to a private group where I will be sharing recipes, new ideas, inspiration and motivation.

LOG:  You must keep a JOURNAL and log your meals and workouts each day. (I will provide a journal to all participants).

PRODUCTS:  Asking that all participants use at least 1 of my wonderful It Works products during the OPERATION SKINNY JEANS.  The products of choice must be one or more of the following.

THERMOFIT

FATFIGHTER

ULTIMATE BODY APPLICATOR

DEFINING GEL

PROFIT PROTEIN POWDER

GREENS

Product cost, information and link to order can be found in the HEALTHY PRODUCTS tab.

Those products above will help you achieve various results in your journey.  Email me for more information on the products as well as OPERATION SKINNY JEANS.

Let't get FABULOUS FOR FALL!!

fitthickfabulous@gmail.com

20 Minute Chicken Enchiladas

**I think I will be trying these tonight.  What will be on your dinner table tonight?**

20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas

Quick tip: While the sauce cooks, shred the chicken. For a spicy kick, top with chopped jalapeños.

Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 2 enchiladas and 1 tablespoon sour cream)

Ingredients

• 1 cup prechopped onion
• 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted tomato sauce

• 3 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast (about 15 ounces)
• 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
• 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
• Cooking spray
• 3 ounces preshredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 6 tablespoons sour cream

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler to high.

2. Combine first 9 ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir with a whisk. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce mixture. Add chicken and beans to pan; cook 2 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

3. Stack tortillas; wrap stack in damp paper towels and microwave at HIGH for 25 seconds. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture in center of each tortilla; roll up. Arrange tortillas, seam sides down, in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with reserved sauce and cheese. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and sauce is bubbly. Top with tomato and cilantro. Serve with sour cream.

Never Give Up

When things aren't going as planned or the way you feel they should be look up and give GOD praise anyway.  HE has something great in store for you if you pray, believe, study HIS word, have patience and faith.  Be very specific in your prayers and don't hold back.  Why should you when HE sees all you do anyway.  HE knows our needs before we ever ask.

Hebrews 13:5New King James Version (NKJV) 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6New King James Version (NKJV) 6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:17New King James Version (NKJV) 17 pray without ceasing,

Matthew 7:7New King James Version (NKJV) 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Keep Asking, Seeking, Knocking!  HE hears you!

Benefits of Dandelion and Detox Update

Started my detox yesterday and my day was pretty good until I prepared Sunday dinner (see above) for the family.  I just ate the greens and corn.  *deep sigh*  I had a number of bathroom runs.  This water really makes you go.  I released a lot of fluid yesterday. LOL  I didn't realize dandelion root n(see below) had such amazing benefits.  I will be drinking dandelion tea even after the detox.  If you have decided to join in please comment or email me at fitthickfabulous@gmail.com.  I want to hear from you.

Add dandelion root to your new healthy lifestyle.

Spend Time With Family

                    

Happy Saturday FTF followers.  The one thing that I enjoy doing is spending time with my family.  Cooking is my favorite way to express my love to them.  I got up this morning and prepared a very nice breakfast for them...cracker barrel hash brown casserole, scrambled eggs with cheese, polish sausage, turkey bacon, bacon, buttermilk biscuits, fruit, and cinnamon rolls.  Them coming into the kitchen because they smelled what I was cooking is priceless.

My daughter Tanika is such the little helper even at 15 years old.  She enjoys being my assistant.  Let's see how she does at dinner time.

If you don't get to spend time with your family try to do so.  It is the best thing for all of you mentally and physically.

7 Day Detox Challenge

This Sunday I will be starting this detox.  Join me! 

Mix the ingredients below in 60 ounces of purified water that has been steeped with the 1 bag of Dandelion tea daily.

Ingredients:

60 ounces of Purified Water
1 TBS Sugar-free Cranberry Juice
2 TBS Lemon Juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
1 Bag of Dandelion tea (Yogi brand from Walmart is what I used)

***This detox drink is simply a replacement of your normal water intake (or in addition to), NOT a meal replacement.***

Why it works:  Dandelion is a herb that increases urine production and suppresses the appetite, naturally. The recipe flushes out the excess water weight in your body…WHO WOULDN'T WANT TO DROP THAT EXCESS WATER WEIGHT?

One week from Sunday I will provide you with my whole experience and give you the details if I lost any weight!  Jillian Michaels said you should lose about 5 lbs. with this detox.  Let me know below if you are deciding to take on this challenge.

Welcome

Welcome everyone.  I am a Christian, a wife and mother of 5.  I started my fitness journey a month ago and it is not easy but I am doing my best to stick with it.  One thing I love to do is try new things whether it is a new recipe, new exercise regimen, new products (as long as they are natural/organic), new music, etc.  This blog is being created because I want to share my journey with others.  I saw my mother go through end stage renal failure at the age of 13.  Spent most of my time learning all about the causes, treatments, medications, life span, etc. even at that age.  After growing up and getting married...I am now seeing my husband going through the same thing.  He went on dialysis back in December of 2008.  Neither of them have it easy but I am blessed to have them both still here in my life.

This blog will contain recipes, health tips, healthy information, exercises, healthy products, fashion, my journey and any thing else having to do with me, fitness and health.  I am a thick girl working hard at getting fit.  JOIN ME!!  Please comment and share your journey with me.  You can also share my blog with others.  I would also love to connect with others bloggers.

LET'S GET FIT!!