The week 2 meal plan for my healthy weight course The week 2 meal plan for my healthy weight course includes this Zuppa Toscana Recipe!  ✨But don’t worry, even if you’re not in the course, you can grab the recipe on RainieRobinson.com.✨  Take some shortcuts and use frozen kale to save time! 🙌🏻  Disclaimer: I left out the bacon because we didn’t have any leftover from breakfast 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️
JT and I had been married for about 2 weeks when h JT and I had been married for about 2 weeks when he asked “what are we having for dinner” on the wrong day 🤣  I thought (and probably said) I have been at work all day too, why do I always have to come up with something for dinner?! 🤨  From that day on we have had a “menu”. It’s a rough draft of what we’re going to eat that week and it may change but it gives us a starting point! If JT gets home before me, he even starts dinner because he knows what we’re having.  If you haven’t done a menu before, it may be the game changer you need! Start with just a couple days a week and try to keep it realistic. I mean “frozen pizza” is on the menu 🤗  For 12 weeks of full menus ready for you and your family, join my online course. You can instantly download them and save yourself the trouble!  ✨Today is the last day to join 700 other people in the online course by signing up for the Self Improvement Bundle and I think you’ll love joining us!✨
Me: oh hey, God, Should I take this step? God: tr Me: oh hey, God, Should I take this step?  God: try it. If it’s me, you’ll know. If it’s not me, you’ll know.  Me: 🤨  ✨Happy New Year!! ✨  I know things don’t always go as planned, but it’s still super important to plan and set goals.  This year, I joined a group of course creators to bring you the Healthy Weight Roadmap course I created at a super low price!  You can buy the Bundle and get my course ($499 value) and 74 other amazing courses that focus on everything from health to wealth!  It’s on sale this week only and I’d love to have you inside my course! It’s 12 weeks of meal plans, exercises, devotionals, and more to start the year on the right track!
Each year is a gift ✨ Cheers to the new one! I Each year is a gift ✨  Cheers to the new one! I count it all joy ❤️✨🎉  (unless I’m hangry or slangry🤦🏽‍♀️).
Virginia and I practically saved a town from destr Virginia and I practically saved a town from destruction and despair by setting up a makeshift bakery with no money. It just looks a lot better when hallmark does it 🤣🥰🎄👩🏽‍🍳  Hundreds of rolls later (cinnamon rolls that is 😳) and I’m so thankful that you let these rolls be a part of your Christmas tradition!  🚙Delivery in Bham is happening tomorrow PM.  🚗Jasper delivery is happening Tuesday PM.  📩If you ordered rolls, be on the lookout for my text or email with info. 🥳 and for janeycarter_ ‘s cute labels for “The Christmas Tin” coming your way!!
It’s that time again! A Christmas morning tradit It’s that time again! A Christmas morning tradition... Cinnamon Rolls!  Order yours today! They’ll be frozen for freshness but ready to warm your heart and soul on December 25th🎄  This year, I’m keeping it totally on trend for 2020 and using my quarantine sourdough starter to bring you and your family delicious Christmas morning treats!  For ordering information, click the link in my profile!  Merry Christmas ❤️❤️
How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year? How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year?  Whether inside or out, small family or big, food brings us all together.  Download your Thanksgiving E-Cookbook at the link in my profile!👩🏽‍🍳  This photo was of a party my MIL threw but would be a gorgeous Thanksgiving table! She’s just a little talented😉  #thanksgiving #f52 #tableware #tablescape #holidayrecipes  #dinnerparty #alfresco
#outsidedinner
Ok...super important, life changing question... Ok...super important, life changing question...  Mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes?  Or is there room for both at the Thanksgiving table?  Be sure you’re signed up for my emails- a simple Thanksgiving dinner plan is coming your way Sunday!!  #Thanksgivingrecipe #f52grams
Thankful for this country and the right to vote! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸  Just might make some chicken and dressing to go ahead and start celebrating Thanksgiving early❤️  Recipe in profile- and be sure to sign up for my email list! I’ve got a Thanksgiving e-cookbook coming next week!
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Be Well Family, family, motivated monday · October 14, 2014

Motivated Monday- Lauren’s Story

Motivated Monday is a short series of stories from people I know who have done something healthy for their family or themselves. Today, we share Lauren’s story.

Lauren is a nurse by day, mom and wife by night. She is busy. Her two beautiful, curly headed girls keep her on her toes. She is a genuinely kind and caring person who clearly wants the best for her family. Read on to learn more about what she has done!

Lauren and her family at Disney!
1) You decided to make some healthy changes in your house. What made you want to make these changes?
I was feeling run down and knew that I needed to get back to a healthier lifestyle.  I looked at my family and saw that I also need to be a role model for a healthy life for them.  The fact that my youngest child had always been overweight and was getting to an age that she would begin to have self esteem issues and possible health issues was another huge reason.
2) What changes did you make?
We have started exercising– mostly walking, but also riding our bikes.  We have eliminated drinks containing sugar, (only exceptions would be occasionally at parties and things like that). We have also stopped buying junk food. We eat out rarely and try to make healthiest choices possible when we do eat out.  The kids take their lunch most days instead of eating at school.  All snacks are fruit or yogurt or a cheese stick or something like that.
3) what was the first thing you changed? Elimination of Sweetened drinks.
4) what is the hardest part about making changes for an entire family (that would be easier if you were only responsible for yourself)?  I often feel like I am everyone’s will power. I feel that if I am not strong then everything will go back to the way it was.  I also don’t want my kids to feel so restricted that they make bad choices when they are away from me.
5) Were there any changes you made that were actually easier than you thought they would be? The exercise was easier to stick with once I made the change.
6) You started walking with your girls in the morning. What motivates you to get up and walk? The excitement my 7 year old has once we walk out the door is a big reason that I love it.  Every time I think about how it is improving her future I feel happy and like I am doing my job as a mom.

7) What advice could you offer moms who want to teach their children healthy eating habits without giving them a diet or weight complex?   I always tell my girls how beautiful they are and how smart they are.  I try to boost their self esteem constantly.  I praise good choices, especially the ones they make on their own.  I never say “we need to be skinny” it is always “we need to be healthy we want to have a long healthy life.  We don’t want to have a lot of medicine like daddy.”  I don’t go overboard with it.  I let them have that cookie or ice cream every now and then.  

How do you keep your family motivated?

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The week 2 meal plan for my healthy weight course The week 2 meal plan for my healthy weight course includes this Zuppa Toscana Recipe!  ✨But don’t worry, even if you’re not in the course, you can grab the recipe on RainieRobinson.com.✨  Take some shortcuts and use frozen kale to save time! 🙌🏻  Disclaimer: I left out the bacon because we didn’t have any leftover from breakfast 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️
JT and I had been married for about 2 weeks when h JT and I had been married for about 2 weeks when he asked “what are we having for dinner” on the wrong day 🤣  I thought (and probably said) I have been at work all day too, why do I always have to come up with something for dinner?! 🤨  From that day on we have had a “menu”. It’s a rough draft of what we’re going to eat that week and it may change but it gives us a starting point! If JT gets home before me, he even starts dinner because he knows what we’re having.  If you haven’t done a menu before, it may be the game changer you need! Start with just a couple days a week and try to keep it realistic. I mean “frozen pizza” is on the menu 🤗  For 12 weeks of full menus ready for you and your family, join my online course. You can instantly download them and save yourself the trouble!  ✨Today is the last day to join 700 other people in the online course by signing up for the Self Improvement Bundle and I think you’ll love joining us!✨
Me: oh hey, God, Should I take this step? God: tr Me: oh hey, God, Should I take this step?  God: try it. If it’s me, you’ll know. If it’s not me, you’ll know.  Me: 🤨  ✨Happy New Year!! ✨  I know things don’t always go as planned, but it’s still super important to plan and set goals.  This year, I joined a group of course creators to bring you the Healthy Weight Roadmap course I created at a super low price!  You can buy the Bundle and get my course ($499 value) and 74 other amazing courses that focus on everything from health to wealth!  It’s on sale this week only and I’d love to have you inside my course! It’s 12 weeks of meal plans, exercises, devotionals, and more to start the year on the right track!
Each year is a gift ✨ Cheers to the new one! I Each year is a gift ✨  Cheers to the new one! I count it all joy ❤️✨🎉  (unless I’m hangry or slangry🤦🏽‍♀️).
Virginia and I practically saved a town from destr Virginia and I practically saved a town from destruction and despair by setting up a makeshift bakery with no money. It just looks a lot better when hallmark does it 🤣🥰🎄👩🏽‍🍳  Hundreds of rolls later (cinnamon rolls that is 😳) and I’m so thankful that you let these rolls be a part of your Christmas tradition!  🚙Delivery in Bham is happening tomorrow PM.  🚗Jasper delivery is happening Tuesday PM.  📩If you ordered rolls, be on the lookout for my text or email with info. 🥳 and for janeycarter_ ‘s cute labels for “The Christmas Tin” coming your way!!
It’s that time again! A Christmas morning tradit It’s that time again! A Christmas morning tradition... Cinnamon Rolls!  Order yours today! They’ll be frozen for freshness but ready to warm your heart and soul on December 25th🎄  This year, I’m keeping it totally on trend for 2020 and using my quarantine sourdough starter to bring you and your family delicious Christmas morning treats!  For ordering information, click the link in my profile!  Merry Christmas ❤️❤️
How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year? How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year?  Whether inside or out, small family or big, food brings us all together.  Download your Thanksgiving E-Cookbook at the link in my profile!👩🏽‍🍳  This photo was of a party my MIL threw but would be a gorgeous Thanksgiving table! She’s just a little talented😉  #thanksgiving #f52 #tableware #tablescape #holidayrecipes  #dinnerparty #alfresco
#outsidedinner
Ok...super important, life changing question... Ok...super important, life changing question...  Mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes?  Or is there room for both at the Thanksgiving table?  Be sure you’re signed up for my emails- a simple Thanksgiving dinner plan is coming your way Sunday!!  #Thanksgivingrecipe #f52grams
Thankful for this country and the right to vote! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸  Just might make some chicken and dressing to go ahead and start celebrating Thanksgiving early❤️  Recipe in profile- and be sure to sign up for my email list! I’ve got a Thanksgiving e-cookbook coming next week!
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