Dre's Ice Cream

When I first heard of this Man's Ice Cream I just knew I had to make a visit to Philly to try this pint size favorite.  What sold me He's African American (no shade, just proud), he's a part of the high school I graduated from, and this I cream tast like it's straight out of my kitchen.  It brings back a childhood memory.  I love everything about it texture, creaminess, amount of sweet, and like there's real pie crust in the sweet potato ice cream.  Mr Andre has really nailed this one on so many levels. I'm only sorry that I just learned about this.  Thank you Brown's Shoprite for the excellent advertisement spot and showcase.  I'm extremely proud, it was worth me ignoring my lactose intolerance issues.  #blacklivesmatter #supportyourlocals

Tuna Boats

Leaf Lettuce, albacore tuna(of course), red and white onions, green peppers, banana peppers, turkey bacon ( crisp), 1 teaspoon of mayo, 1 teaspoon of spicy mustard, 1/4 tsp or horseradish, drop of relish, black peppers, and jersey fresh tomatoes.  Yum, yum, yum 

The Real BLT

This is bacon, lettuce and tomatoe ONLY...... No bread.  Taste delicious guilt free eating 

Avocado Egg Salad

Healthy fats are essential to a diet.  Avocados are a wonderful substitute for mayo to make egg salad.  The taste is simply amazing.  This is easy to make and it's guilt free eating.  Four Eggs, one avocado, red onion, sea salt, and pepper.    All on top of a Jersey Fresh Tomato.  

Transparent Moment

Well a part of my journey will be transparency.  A lot will be embarrassing but since I let my self get here I might as well show it.  This will keep me aware of the total disgrace that I have with my weight.  I love me but I can see me feeling and looking a lot better at least 50 pounds lighter.  Skinny will never be my goal I just want a snatched back waist if you will.  Hopefully I won't offend anyone with my transparency my immediate goal is to motivate my self and others.  I figured since I've seen pictures such as these and more graphic, and they have inspired me, then maybe just maybe I can inspire others.  Here we go!! I realize I'm opening doors for judgement. Sigh ok...

This middle roll had to go and about a cup size off the boobs.  

Thighs are shrinking 

Calves are tight

     No water retention in feet

My healthier lifestyle journey is an open book.

Nutrition and Exercise Equals Success

Well I'm back at after my birthday celebration for five days.  If eaten sweets ( cupcakes) rice, chips, pizza, and I had one 20 oz bottle of ginger ale.  All the things I've strayed away from.  Today I'm back on track to my healthier choices and more fit lifestyle.  Inch by inch, bite by bite, and step by step.  I will achieve my goal to shed pounds and feel better.

Tuna Lettuce Wraps ( Dijon, Horseradish, onions, green peppers) topped Jersey fresh tomatoes and baby cucumbers.

Bike Riding

Trampoline Jumping 

Despite my splurg eating I still put in some work exercising. 

Light Cardio

My workout wasn't the best but I still got something.  I feel accomplished every little bit helps.

Jump Fit

High Elevation Trampoline held a Jump Fit class.  This is a high entencityexercise routine lead by a trainer.  Jump Fit can burn up to 1,000 calories. One hour class

They say the Jump Fit could burn up to 1,000 calories.

Hydration is Key!

Making your own detox waters are just that simple.  Keeping yourself hydrated is key.  Water never has to be boring!

Oh yea and Chia seeds and a boost to your favorite things

Birthday Cupcake Wasted

Jamie Lloyd aka Little Miz Cupcake, during my search for cake for my birthday I was at a lost for someone to meet my specific need.  Then on July 25 at about 11:00 p.m. I ran across the photography by John Artis of this spunky unique gem.  The cupcakes looked divine and they defined everything that I was looking for it was as it they were tailor made with me in mind.  My heart raced as my excitement and anticipation increased.  I jotted down the information of Little Miz Cupcake in hopes that she would be open on a Sunday and prepared to do business.  To God be the Glory I called her at 9:00 a.m. and she answered.  She was as sweet on the phone and in person and her cupcakes were to the eye.  She said that she was setting up for a pop up store today and I could order and pay prior to her setting up because she knew she would run out.  Well our transaction was successful the business entrepreneur that she is she was prepared to receive my money electronically and prepared to deliver my cupcakes.  She had many to choose from but I elected 

Banana Split

Strawberry Lemon

Banana Pudding

Strawberry shortcake

Cookies n Cream

Red Velvet Cheesecake 

Peach Cobbler

As my Birthday choice.  I'm so pleased with her business from start to finish and look forward to networking with her in the near future.  I'm so excited about this connection.  Black Girls Rock, Pretty Girls Rock!!!

** please note this is the look of the cupcakes as I traveled with them for an hour.  Her work is phenomenal very neat.

Little Miz Cupcake ( photo by John Atris)

     A Special Request 

            Miz Little Cupcake and Me

Healthy Choices

Pan Seared Lemon Fish

Pattypan Squash

Roasted Garlic Patty Pan Squash

Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Breast and Vegetables to make these no grain fajitas.  Don't always done out Dine in this way you know what's in it. Lots of cilantro and cayenne pepper.  

The Journey

It will take time but jm sticking with it.

Chicken and CauliRice

As a kid one of my favorite meals was the one pot wonder chicken and rice.  Well during my transition rice is a no no.  Therefore, I went to my universal food cauliflower and made my CauliRice.  Delicious to say the least.  

Peach n Nectarine Sorbet

All natural Sorbet a nice cool homemade treat for these hot days.  It's guilt free when you know what's in it.  The fruit is more sweet when it's really ripe.

Do it yourself #diy

Baby Shrimp Scampi

Baby shrimp scampi over spaghetti squash a nice alternative.  Making healthier choices

Hydration is Key Prep and Bottoms up

There's no need to fill your body with sugary drinks that provides no health benefits to your body.  Our bodies are made up of a good percentage of water, therefore it's imperative to replenish it throughout the day.  It's been 3 years since I've been making flavored waters with fruit.  Wow I started in 2012! That makes me smile.

Striving to eat right, drink right, and live right, because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Trying Something new

Today I ventured out and did a solo wine tasting, I also went to a new to me Jamaicsn Restaurant Michell's Kitchen.  The GD was ok, the place was exceptionally cute, and the homemade ginger beer was Amazing.  I was sad to hear that the landis Amish Market was closing.  Economy challenges.  Overall I had a great visit to Vineland NJ. I actually brought a white wine to cook my favorite seafood and chicken dinner.

Curry Chicken rice and beans and cabbage