"Mom, What's for Dinner??!!"

4 Weeks of Prepped Food for the Family! 

We all Hear it. 

From the kids, from the husband... and sometimes our own ever-frazzled heads!!! 

There's Work. School. Doctor Appointments. Errands. Emails. Church. Personal Fitness. Orthodontists. Dentists. Football. Soccer. Cheer. Band. Gymnastics. Growing housework. Piled up dishes. Hungry Bellies... Demands, Demands, Demands. 

I get it! We are BUSY MAMAS! Maybe your list is slightly shorter or more lengthy? I tell you one things -- in this fast-paced, ever-busy life, it can all get overwhelming. 

This ONE THING has eliminated a few of my stressors lately -- all because a friend said "I THINK WE CAN!" 

And guess what???? By Jiminy, WE DID IT! 

"Meal Prep" may sound intimidating, but knowing that I have my family's dinner mapped out, planned and prepped for a solid MONTH makes me feel AMAZING! 

So -- no more NECESSARY Weekday 8pm Subway and McAllister's trips after PiYo & Soccer on Mondays, PiYo, Football & Prayer Meeting on Tuesdays, Church on Wednesdays, and Soccer on Thursdays! YES!!! This had become our LIFE!!! Trying to pick and choose the healthiest of options because I was rapidly losing the progress I had made from previous dedication to clean-eating and meal-prepping. YES. There had to be a turning point, and this has been IT!!

Dinners are prepped and frozen, ready to be placed in the crock pot, or set in the oven. Guesswork ELIMINATED. 

Variety? YES. 

Clean Recipes? YES. 

21 Day Fix Approved? YES! Breakfast Burritos

1. Chicken Fajitas
2. Chicken Tacos
3. Chili
4. Lasagna
5. Mini Meatloaves
6. Pork Chops
7. Pork Carnitas
8. Spaghetti

For two families of 4 we prepped lunches, dinners and half of our breakfasts. The other half of breakfasts, all snacks and FRESH VEGGIES are planned and will be bought and/or prepped weekly. 

"BUT HOWWWWWW??? I just CAN'T!!!!"

For me, all it took was:

• a friend saying - "Hey, You wanna...?"
• a little time planning and gathering clean recipes I liked. 
• setting aside the time to prep it all in one evening. 
• a husband with faith in me. 

We are 1/2 way through the first week of our meal plan, and the husband and kiddos have enjoyed everything they've consumed. No Fast Food. Family Meals. 

You can, too.

I'm pretty excited about prepping in bulk again NEXT month!!!!
(Big Shout Out to my friend Candice Simon, girl, I absolutely could not have done this without you!!) 

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Heart of Thanks: Day 4

~*Day 4*~

DONE! 

I delayed my workout.  

Like, by 30 minutes. I felt myself slipping into old habits... So I got up, and jumped into my workout. Possibly with tears in my eyes, but I got it done!!!!  

Biggest challenge today? LUNGE KICKS! 

I'm committed. 

Not just interested. 

I will see this through. 

Had Pumpkin Spice Shakeology *yum!* and a mile run in today!!! 

I can't wait to see the results of this round. 

Want to join me???? See post HEART OF THANKS for more details! (http://pamdiggity.blogspot.com/2015/10/heart-of-thanks-challenge.html)

I'm going to be transparent with you today. 

I just finished my workout, but I've got something real heavy on my mind. 

I'm sure you've seen my posts about "battling past depression", but today, I want to get a little real with you. 

I learned yesterday a young man took his life... He was twelve. This breaks my heart. 

My life story is full of laughter and animation (my parents can attest to that!) but I want to share with you briefly a few not-so-happy recollections I have of my past. 

I faced some mental hardships at 17. Was it anything in particular that triggered this turmoil? No, not really. I was just severely unhappy with myself. There were days I would hardly eat, and days I would eat all day long. I didn't have any real friends to connect to and I felt isolated and alone. This time period didn't last too terribly long, but the heart pains and dark depressive thoughts that attacked me made it seem like forever. 

It was during this time that I received some of the absolute best advice I could have heard. "Pam, be yourself. Be exactly who YOU are. You don't need anyone but Jesus. Maintain your relationship with your savior, let Him lead your decisions, friendships, and heart." 

Was I alone? Sure, physically I didn't have friends surrounding me, but my heart was full. I spent more time reading the Word of God, praying, fasting... My days was spent with school, work and shut up in my bedroom with my Bible. 

I lost an Aunt to suicide that December. It really shook me, because similar thoughts had haunted me just three months before-- but I had tapped into strength to ground me. Something no one could take away. My relationship with Jesus mattered far more than what I perceived others were thinking of me. 

It was just 2 months later, I met Joseph. I wasn't looking for him, nor did I want a relationship. But I had been praying and fasting God lead my life-- and as "they" say, I guess "the rest is history". 

God brought me through such a trying time to a season of joy and laughter -- and I only found it by drawing near to Him. 

Regardless of who agrees with me or not, I know that JESUS is the answer for "the world" today. But how do you change "the world"??? 

ONE PERSON AT A TIME. 

How do you change "one person"? 

BY STARTING WITH YOU. 

Be the example. Dive into The Word of God. Allow God to direct YOU -- and in turn, you can lead with passion & purpose. Love God & Love People. 

Be the One. 

Make an impact. 

Reach to those around you. You NEVER know what people, kids, children are going through. 

Be the Light. 

Illuminate the dark.

My Heart Focus Today: 

I am thankful for the Love of God. I cannot say it enough. There's nothing like it. He reaches to us where we are, regardless of where we are in our lives. He brings hope and love. He has fashioned us for a purpose! Before we were formed in the womb He fashioned us for a purpose in this life. We are HIS children! I cannot thank Him enough for keeping His hand over my life!! 

Heart of Thanks: Day 2

Day TWO! 

SERIOUSLY?? So. Not even kidding. Today my mindset has been "Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in has left you." When my alarm went off this morning I didn't feel bouncy! I finally got the kiddos up and on the bus and I grabbed my E&E, drank it down and laid back down for 15 minutes. 😂🙈 I NEEDED those 15 minutes!!!

I realized my commitment to myself is just as important as those to other people -- why are we so quick to let ourselves down?? I had committed to pressing play by 7:30 for 21 days. Just 21 days -- and I'm JUST on day 2!! 🤗 

I pressed play at 7:30. I won the battle against the army of excuses that was so ready to fight my goals. 

Oh Achey Shoulder!!! 💪🏻 Flys and Military Press was a little challenging with a tender rotator cuff-- but it's DONE! 

Chased my fix with a mile run and GREENBERRY Shakeology! 🎉 

Have you committed to making a change, and burn out before the week is up? #stopgivinguponyourself 

Visit the post "Heart of Thanks Challenge" (http://pamdiggity.blogspot.com/2015/10/heart-of-thanks-challenge.html) if you're tired of failing and want an accountability partner. Together, we can do this!!! 

My Heart Focus today is my husband, Joseph Williamson. This man never ceases to amaze me. Just a short few years ago I was weighted in depression and severe self-"hate", so much so that it affected our relationship adversely. 

Joseph began his journey to obtain a healthier lifestyle in 2012, and his dedication and drive was INSANE... I was proud of him, but deep down inside... 

...I felt like he was leaving me behind- and I was sinking deeper! But something clicked in me--- He believed in me, encouraged me, and I decided to try! 

His "encouragement" sometimes came across my defensive ears as criticism, but I knew deep down, it was his way of trying to lift my spirits and keep me engaged and motivated! Lots of prayers and tears... God was transforming me from the inside out. 

He spoke hope, faith and a deep love into my heart. He taught me to love myself, just as I am. Just as He loves the sinner and hates the sin, I had to learn to love myself and just hate the poor nutrition and "lazy" lifestyle I had accepted as "normal". 😁

It's not easy. We've had our ups and downs, and the journey of being IN LOVE and maintaining a healthier lifestyle is a constant decision you have to make every morning you wake up-- but it's worth it. ❤️ 

I love my husband ever so much. He is my rock, my biggest support, my love and my BEST FRIEND. 🎉