In the Moment

I'm back! You may have been wondering where in the world have I been for the past month. You see, I have been doing this thing where you live in the moment. The new phrase YOLO has been my daily mantra lately which is entirely unlike me since I am the typical Type A personality and having a core plan is a must.

This spur of the moment attitude all started a few weeks ago when my dad called me in the morning declaring that he scored good absolutely, positively, incredible floor seat tickets to the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Miami Heat. I had been telling him for the past year that if he ever got free tickets to let me know and I would drive up from Columbus since I've never been to a game. So I made sure I finished up work quickly, went home, packed an overnight bag, and was off to Northeast Ohio. The Cavs lost but it was still an awesome time and a moment I'll never forget!

I had to leave Cleveland and head back down to Columbus at the crack of dawn around 4:30 that next morning. While at work I kept debating and pondering over a decision. You see, my friend was down in Orlando for a fitness workshop and had asked me a few days prior to join her. I told her that there was no way I would be able to take off 3 days of work. But as the minutes passed that morning, I really got to thinking that I only have one life to live and I might as well live it to the fullest. So I booked my flight at noon that day and was in the air by 5pm that evening!

While in Florida, not only did I get to go to Disney World for two days, but I also got to workout with Shaun T. from Insanity twice and Leandro from Brazilian Butt Lift as well!

This was my first time at Disney so I definitely lived it up! My friend Allie and I spent the entire first day at Epcot exploring the many different nations and getting a little taste of each!

Epcot!

We had plum wine in China...

Wine in Italy...

Tried on gorgeous kimono's in Japan...

Wore beautiful celebratory apparel in Morocco...

Made phone calls in the United Kingdom...

I also got to meet a few celebrities!

Sleepy Beauty!

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down!

Sorry Daisy...Donald is mine!

I was obviously excited. Ariel is my favorite!

This was truly an amazing trip where I met so many awesome people who shared the same passions as me: fitness and health. Needless to say I didn't want to leave.

Question of the Day

Have you ever done something completely unlike yourself? How did it make you feel?

This Disney World trip was an eye-opener for me. We really need to realize that we only have one life to live. Years from now I don't want to wake up and regret not taking an opportunity because of some doubt that I felt. I want to wake up years from now feeling content that I do not take anything for granted and lived life to the fullest. This spur of the moment trip made me feel alive. As the saying goes...you only live once!

    

BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza

Happy Friday! Here is a little riddle for you: What do you get when you are in a time crunch and need to use up some leftovers?

You get an absolute masterpiece! I had some leftover shredded chicken and veggies that needed to be used up. I was also craving dying for some pizza so I put my thinking cap on and delved straight to work. My thinking cap was right on the bull's eye. This BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza was so amazingly delicious with a tangy sauce and crispy crust.

So I grabbed a frozen whole wheat pita out of my freezer, wrapped it in a moist paper towel, and zapped it in the microwave for 10 seconds. I flipped it over and warmed it up for 10 more seconds. Next, I carefully used a knife to open the pita up and split it in half. I then spread 2 Tablespoons of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce on the bottom of each half and topped both with shredded chicken, chopped up peppers, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese. Into the toaster oven this creation went and I baked it for about 7 minutes.

BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza

This recipe is ridiculously easy and good for you too with fiber from the pita and veggies and protein from the chicken. Plus, who doesn't love a tasty BBQ chicken pizza?

Question of the Day

What is your favorite pizza topping?

Veggies, veggies, and more veggies! Heck, just give me a plate of roasted veggies with a side of cheese, crust, and sauce.    


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30 Minute Treadmill Walking Workout

There are days where I am completely and utterly exhausted. There are days where I just do not want to leave the couch. There are days where running on the treadmill is just too strenuous for my tired body. So when I found this walking workout I was beyond ecstatic that I adapted my version from her. First off, I love Julie's blog. She combines her passion for healthy eating and exercise just like me. I cannot wait to try out some of her yummy recipes such as her Oatmeal Cookie Dough Overnight Oats, Healthy Honey Almond Hazelnut Granola Bars, White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn, and Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries!

I could go on about food for eternity. So enough of that and back to what I really wanted to get at!

Anybody can do this workout. Even though it consists only of walking, the constant increase of incline really gets the heart pumping and sweating dripping! If you are recovering from an injury, just getting back into the shape, or need a break from your normal routine, this may be for you!

Question of the Day

Do you follow any blogs?

I follow about 10 different blogs! They all deal with food and health and can be found at the right side of my page!

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