Quinoa and black beans salsa

2 cups quinoa in rice cooker (I used red and white for fun color)
4 cups water
Bring to a boil then let simmer 15 min
For the last 5 min I add 1 can black beans. And one drop each cilantro and lime essential oil. I let cool a little before I add the oils,  then add salsa and eat over lettuce or with chips!  Easy and yummy!

Spaghetti squash

I loved this when I made this so I thought I would share.

~preheat to 450°

~Cut the the squash in half and take one drop of oregano, basil and rosemary in the center of each half. Put the two halves cut side down on a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil. 

~ bake for 35 minutes then take out to cool. 

You may choose to cook your ground turkey while this is in the oven, totally optional.

~ once the squash is cool enough to touch , take a fork and scrape out the insides into a bowl. They will be stringy like noodles. Add sauce of your choice along with ground turkey.

Prom hair

Here are some pictures of prom/dance hair I've done over the years.

Weight loss

This is a year difference. 

Before: (left) Ate wheat breads & pasta, processed food, occasionally fast food. Never made time to cook. At my heaviest after my car accident.

After: (right) real food, prepping all my meals myself 90% of the time/10% gluten free pizza or burger or cheetos.

I   have also been taking Doterra essential oils daily. Lemon, lavender, and peppermint in a capsule. I also alternate with slim and sassy oil.

I just want to motivate others to take their health seriously. It's very hard in this fast passed world we live in to slow down and savor every moment. It took me a long time to figure out how to take care of me. I'm just so glad that I have my oils to make life easier.

Becoming a Self Care Advocate

Self Care Advocate

I'm on a mission; it started as my own mission, but now it is much bigger. I am not only trying to reinvent healthcare, I'm promoting self care. In this busy world we live in, we forget to take care of ourselves. We put so much on our plates that there are just not enough hours in the day do get it all done. I used to make so many excuses as to why I was unhealthy. My excuses went as follows:

 "I wish I could cook all my meals but I just don't have time"

 "I would go to the gym if I wasn't so busy"

 "I wish I could grow my own veggies but that's too much work"

"I'm just big boned"

Why the hell are we too  busy to take care of ourselves??

We are too busy because our priorities are all off. I had to make a list of my priorities, and my work was number one... and I wasn't even on the list. That is when I knew things had to change. I know many people who wouldn't put themselves as a priority, and I want to know why? For me, it was that I didn't love myself enough to think that I deserved it. That was a hard reality that hit me. Think of an object that you absolutely love.. like a car for instance. You sure as hell make sure to park farther out so no one can hurt it. You put expensive fuel in it because it's only the best for your baby. Make sure the oil is changed on time.. etc. Some of us are treating inanimate objects better than our bodies. That needs to change. Why do we have to wait to get sick in order to get better? Can't we just do better? Learning to love yourself is a very difficult thing for those who don't. But it has to start there. Learn to love yourself so much that you only use the BEST fuel.

So this is me trying to spread the love. I spend my money on my oils because I deserve the best. I cook all my meals because I am choosing to put the best fuel in my body. I make the time, because I am worth it!

Ph balanced water

I was drinking tons of water but my skin was so try. I couldn't understand why I couldn't keep hydrated. Well, the problem was that my water was acidic. Not only was I drinking acidic water, I was eating acidic foods. If you would like to know more check out acid/alkaline diet for a list of foods. So here I was thinking I was being all healthy by drinking water and eating healthy. I was so wrong... my body hurt, I was gaining weight, wrinkles, dry patches on my skin, bladder and kidney problems... all sorts of Crap. So this is why I love my oils. When I put them in acidic water, they balance the ph!  I started by drinking peppermint oil in my water to ease the heartburn that I got from acidic water.
Acidic water is:
   Bottled water
   Filtered water
   Distilled water
If you drink it alone it is acidic, but you can make it more alkaline by putting a couple drops of lemon or peppermint oil in it. Or a pinch of baking soda works too! I like to alternate between the three... Even tap water has a ph of 6 so it's neutral.

Now I am not a doctor or a dietician. This is all from personal experience and what has helped me. I encourage everyone to get their own ph testing strips and test your urine to see how acidic you are. Mine was very acidic so I balanced with alkaline. So, get some ph testing strips from super supplements or where ever and do your own study. Test everything you drink, you'll be amazed. 

Cucumber noodles

I like to peel the cucumbers before I run them through the noodle maker.
Every Monday I grill up a bunch of chicken breasts just to have on hand.
This recipe is just tomatoes, cucumbers, and grilled chicken in balsamic vinegar.. I like to add essential oils for different flavors such as cilantro and lime. Serve cold and enjoy!!