she. leaves.

my best friend. and her man. and her sister.

utah in the fall is one of the best things that ever happened to me.

this week, i began a new job.  teaching.

teaching a variety of exercise science classes in a very fast, condensed personal training program.

its intimidating and very awesome.

im stoked about it.

i feel very blessed. just when i think God has forgotten about me.

i get on my knees in prayer and he reminds me how much he cares about little ol me.

i am grateful for all i have been blessed with.

i am grateful for all that is expected of me, because it helps me to grow.

i recently heard:

the grass isnt greener on the other side,

its greener where you water it.

courage.

Fall. Lucy has moved. and i am sad.

The prophet said, "women need to be told that they are beautiful."  people need to feel valued.  in all forms of relationships, this is a powerful thing.  inspiring people, building their confidence, and believing in them can have a HUGE impact on those that you love.

i feel very lucky to have the experiences i have. 

i feel like im being molded into the woman i need to be.

i feel very grateful that God knows me and blesses me.

i am thankful for growth and change.  the new season is refreshing.

i love the following quote from him in his message from priesthood:

"People can change!...
We have the responsibility to look at our friends, our associates, our neighbors this way. Again, we have the responsibility to see individuals not as they are but rather as they can become. I would plead with you to think of them in this way."   the Prophet on the Earth today : President Monson

weight loss tip of the day!

increase the fiber in your diet!!

if you want to loose weight, focus on a high protein (lean protein…for another post..) and a high fiber diet!!


why?  reduce cholesterol, risk of colon cancer and heart disease!
it will help you feel full longer!

what foods to focus on each day?
-broccoli
-raspberries/blackberries
-avocado
-barley
-split peas
-lentils
-black beans
-lima beans
-artichoke
-peas
-navy beans
-quinoa
-figs
-sweet corn
-sweet potato

how much?  women need 25 g of fiber a day, men need 40 g of fiber a day

try to get your fiber from these raw foods and not from an over processed, chemical rich fiber bar or cereal.  go and do! find ways to enjoy these yummy fiber rich foods!

i hate pretending to be happy
when im not.