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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Standing for Health

There may come a time your in life where you need to stand in the gap for yourself or for another person. You may ask ‘what is the gap?’ well the gap is any space between where someone is and where they have the potential to be. On one side of the gap you or another person may be in a comfortable, monotonous life where each day looks fairly similar to the last. Possibly not happy with where they are financially, physically, emotionally or in relationships, but they do not believe that there is something bigger and better out there. Once you venture into the gap or have crossed the gap, you are walking, talking and making active changes to your life, behaviors, and emotions –faithfully wanting and desiring to experience a breakthrough for yourself or for others, a change in health, finances, relationships, life overall. 

The truth is that you we all need to stand in the gap at some point, but we also need others to encourage us and stand with us. This is true of any situation in life, including your health. If you see another family member or friend unhappy with their weight or health, maybe you will stand with them and offer the encouragement they need. The encouragement needed, to start and continue a health journey - one that you may have reached already yourself. There is no greater friend or family member, than one who will listen to what you desire for your life, encourage you and cheer you on through the process. There may be someone in your life who is facing a serious health battle or on the brink of financial ruin, in these situations you can stand for this person in prayer and encouragement. There is always a means to helping one another. 

 


Maybe you have reached a point in your weight battle and journey where you are feeling hopeless. Well, I am here to encourage you and stand with you as you face and go through the transformation that is waiting for you. Dig in, dig deep. Have faith in yourself and what you can accomplish, seek help from others and find encouragement. Soon you’ll find that the gap you were standing in is getting smaller and smaller. Eventually your faith and confidence will catapult into a life you may never have dreamed of. All of this is possible with a God who loves you, family and friends who encourage you and the right mindset knowing that you are an over comer. You will come out better than before! 

So, if there is anyone out there who is in need of encouragement on their health journey, please reach out to me and message me or post a response below to be a part of my next 30-Day Challenge Group. Where we can all work together toward a new perspective on health.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Tasty Tortilla Pizza

This is a go to lunch or dinner for me, because it is easy and customizable. It really helps curb my cravings for carbs and cheese. I love to dip this in a healthy fat, like guacamole or yogurt ranch. Really make this your own and spice it up!


Ingredients:

1 large Ezekiel sprouted tortilla or Ezekiel Brown Rice Tortilla (gluten free option)

Salsa or spaghetti sauce

¼ cup natural sharp cheese (any flavor)

Assorted Vegetables :

-          sweet peppers, spinach, mushrooms, onion, olives

Other optional toppings:

-          pineapple, chicken sausage, ground turkey

Directions:

1.       Preheat oven to 350 degrees or I like to set it on Broil – High

2.       Place tortilla in oven while it is warming to start crisping it up for the topping. Leave in oven for 5 minutes, 2 ½ minutes on each side.

3.       While the tortilla in warming in the oven cut up your toppings so they are ready to put on the tortilla

4.       Take the warm tortilla out of the oven and spread 2 tbsp of natural salsa or spaghetti sauce, watch the sodium and sugar content on these.

5.       Then top with your favorite veggies and other toppings.

6.       Top with the shredded cheese

7.       Broil/Bake in oven for approximately 6-8 minutes turning the pizza frequently so it cooks evenly. I place mine directly on the rack so it is crispier.

8.       Enjoy with a side of guacamole for dipping or a side of store bought yogurt ranch.