4th of July!!!

    Back to the daily grind, at least till Wednesday (YAY for the fourth of July, and a day off work)! I recently started back boot camp after being out for a month, I def feel it. Take my advice and don't take a month off, coming back isn't worth the month off.  I also have been back to my better eating habits, now when I eat what is "normal" food to everyone else.. it's torturous, Lets just say i may never eat at my favorite chicken place ever again...sad i know (RIP Foosacklys). But all in all getting back into it, feels great! :)

I had a request awhile back for Healthy summer cookout barbecue food and I feel like fourth of July week would be a great time to put them up!! These are just a few simple thing you can bring to the table, in place of all those unhealthy foods you normally find at your classic summer cookout! 


*Kabobs > cheeseburger!! Grill up some kabobs with veggies, they are delicious and better for  you!

*Mexican summer fiesta!!?! Skip out on the burgers and grab some chicken and veggies and stick them on a whole wheat tortilla! My favorite!

*Hummus & veggies > Chips and dip!!  I don't know about y'all but I LOVE hummus!!! If you don't, try some homemade guacamole, whatever you do just lose the chips!

*Fruit!!! You cant go wrong with a HUGE fruit tray! everyone loves fruit especially in the summer when you're hanging out around the pool. I could snack on fruit all day!!

*WATER! Stay hydrated, being outside in the heat  will dehydrate you like no other! Keep the water and fresh lemonade close by to quench your summer thirst!


          As I write this i'm trying to decided what ridiculously awesome dessert i'm going to make for our family get together.  You can make smart choices with your food but don't forget to live a little, Eating one cupcake isn't going to kill you, just remember portion control AKA don't eat the whole cake!! Make sure you can jump back on the health food train before it leaves the station and Reward yourself every now and then! Everyone has their weakness and cheat days, it's a good thing, you're only human. Happy 4th of July guys!