Cauliflower Fried "Rice"

This is TOO easy to NOT try.

and it's too YUMMY to not EAT!

What You Need: * I typically "eyeball" everything and added a bit more veggies to my mix!

3	cups of grated raw cauliflower (use a cheese grater or food processor)
½	cup frozen corn
½	cup carrots and pea medley (look for the frozen bag in your grocery store)
3-4	garlic cloves, minced
½	cup onion, diced
1tb	TBSP olive oil
2	eggs (or 4 egg whites) scrambled
3	TBSP soy sauce Directions: Dice up onion into small chunks, then sauté until soft. Mince garlic and add into the pan with the onion until garlic is golden brown Add peas, carrots, and corn into the pan and stir until dethawed and soft (cooked through completely). Add 3 eggs and scramble Add riced cauliflower into the pan and then add the 3tbsp of soy sauce. Stir for about 5-7 more minutes  Add any protein sources you like: tofu, chicken, shrimp, etc!  Let cool and Enjoy! Bon Appetite friends!

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20 Must HAVE pieces in YOUR CLOSET!

I love fashion. No doubts about that, but not everything looks good on me. I'm short (5'2") so I have to be cautious what I can pull off. Wide leg pants don't look good on me unless they are dark wash, hemmed just right and fit looser on the hips. If you're tall, I'm sure you struggle with finding the right length as well. And if you're curvy like me, well that just makes things a tad harder now doesn't it?

BUT that's ok. Because there are some universal pieces we ALL need in our closet. So let's get started.


1. Peplum top- Peplums are great for just about ANY shape! It cinches in the waist line and then flares back out to show off curves you may or may not have, but it creates that curvy womanly figure we all love.

2. The PERFECT White T- A MUST. Wear with cute cut off shorts, or stylish jeans. Dress it up with a statement necklace, or dress it down with light wash destroyed jeans.

3. Statement Necklace- I love my fakie J Crew Bubble Necklace. Etsy has a lot of great statement necklaces for cheap!


4. Fitted Crop Blazer- A great way to bring the waist back to attention and cinch it in to create a feminine figure. Great for work, nights on the town, and layering!

5. Boyfriend Blazer- This is not fitted in the waist like the other blazer, BUT the arms length should not go too long. I love blazers with a funky print inside, look for leopard or paisley!

6. Colored Jeans-A pop of color is key! OR color block with these cute pants and have fun with it! Rock it in summer with a darker top to bring back the color of summer.

7. Faux (or real) leather jacket-I love my faux leather bomber jacket. An absolute staple in the closet, plus it gives the edgy bad ass vibe, and looks amazing with combat or knee high boots!

8. Black Skinny Jeans- GREAT for any occasion. Dress up or down, wear with bold tops or a cute t shirt!

9. Pea Coat- The CUTEST pea coats are out there, some with bows on the back, and some with a little tule to flare it out and up. Depending on where you live, you could find a lighter jacket or go for heavier! Looks great with just about anything and can go anywhere!

10. High waisted belt- A belt that fits your waist line is key into creating the hour glass shape. And having a skinny belt to go around dresses or tops can give it that pop it needs!
11. Skinny belt- I love skinny belts that fit the hips just right and don't squeeze your hips (that can create muffin tops). A great accessory to have!

12. Leopard scarf- Wana look fierce and stylish? Then you will go get one right now. Check out H and M or online!

13. Plaid Button up Shirt- one of my FAVORITE closet staples. I LOVE the chiffon version of the plaid shirt so I can wear a sexy black dress under with tights and boots. The perfect fall outfit.

14. Black Pumps-Yep you need them. Great for any event and versatile. Get them in nude too! I love my Steven Madden BOLDDD pumps--$80

15. Knee High Boots- Keep warm during winter months but look smashing doing it! If you have bigger calves like me, check out Colin Stuart boots! They run about $100+ but they are well made and WELL WORTH IT! Also keep an eye on Victoria Secret sales for boots, plenty of promo codes.

16. Cross Body Bag- Tired of hurting shoulders because you have so much crap to haul around? I don't carry too much because I like being a minimalist, but a cross body bag hit the fashion world again after a long time of being gone, and it's not going anywhere! I love my Steven Madden fringe boho bags, and anything with studs!


17. Tweed Jacket-SO cute, so girly, and SO sophisticated! Wana look like Jackie O? Then you have to play the part. Great for the winter months. Dress it down or up, throw on a statement necklace and look like the lady you are!

18. Off the Shoulder quarter length sleeve shirt- A favorite of mine. Off the shoulder shirts accentuate the clavicals and make your shoulders look elegant. Wear with a strapless though, no one wants to see your bra straps! Do it right.

19. LBD- Little black dress. I have one, you need one. Wear it out to lunch, on a date, to a wedding, you name it.

20. Pair of cut off jean shorts- summer days essential. Great for the pool, a hot day, the beach, and being lazy. Find the right cut, fit and pockets that accentuate your back side. Ask around for designers who make fits for your body type. Don't get discouraged, it's out there!

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5 MOVES to GET RID of LOVE HANDLES!

Love handles. Muffin top. Spare Tire. Circle pool floatie thing. No MATTER what you call it, it's the LAST thing any person wants, guy or girl.

& this post is NOT just targeted to the ladies, I've seen plenty of guys sporting the 6 pack beer gut and BF Goodrich spare tired low on the hips.

I know that a LOT of us would love to just target a certain body part when working out, and you may have been told you can't just spot weight loss in one area. While that's VERY true, there are plenty of moves you can incorporate into your workouts to blast the fat.

*spot weight loss is when and if you have done just abdominal workouts, or just leg workouts and thats it. You need to round out your workouts through out the week to incorporate ALL body parts and then do extra where it needs it most (aka love handles).

FIRST, you must understand that if you workout but eat crappy, you won't get results. You cannot OUT EXERCISE a BAD diet. See tabs above for healthy meal ideas, grocery lists, Shakeology, etc. 

SECOND, you need cardio AND weight training to blast away love handles. So prepare to sweat. Check out my T25 results below! 

THIRD. realize that working out is a LIFESTYLE, a journey, and a way of life, not just a quick fix, destination or temporary habit. Someday fitness will be your addiction, until then, keep going. 


PLANK HIP DIPS- In plank position, make sure your elbows are directly below your shoulders and that the balls of your feet are holding you up. Tuck hips under, do not let your booty go into the air. Then dip each hip to each side touching the ground by squeezing and contracting your abs, left then right. Repeat 20x/for 2 rounds.

DUMBBELL SIDE BEND- With feet hips width distance apart and 15+lb weight in each hand, slowly lean to the right side. Bend at the hips and let the weight in the right hand dip down to your knee (fi you can reach) then pull yourself back into standing position with your abs, squeeze as you lift back up. Repeat on the other side.

ALTERNATING PLANK RUNS-In plank position but on your hands (vs. elbows/forearms) have your back straight (no dipping or hiking up the butt) start to jog in place, but instead of knees coming towards the chest, have opposite knee reach opposite elbow. So reach the right knee to the left elbow by twisting and squeezing your core. Do for 1 minute.

BOW MEDICINE BALL DIPS- In bow pose (sit on your butt, keep your knees bent with shins and calves parallel to the floor but raised off the ground and back straight, see pic below) hold a 8-10lb medicine ball then alternate dipping it to each side. FOCUS on squeezing the abs and holding it on ea side for 2 seconds.

MEDICINE BALL WOOD CHOPS- you can either use weights or a ball for this exercise, I prefer weights. With feet wide (farther than hip distance) have a 5-8lb weight in the right hand, and then reach towards the left foot, then bring back up over head and lift the left foot. See pic below!


Well there ya have it! FIVE of my FAVORITE love handle moves! And seriously, do NOT forget your cardio!

These are my day 40 T25 results so far, proof that blasting love handles is possible!

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