Tenacious Life

I’ve been struggling to stay consistent with my health goals.

This little guy seems to always want me. He is a bit more clingy than my oldest was at his age.

I’d see those other moms exercising with their babies and think it wasn’t something that would work for us.

But, what I learned recently is he is actually entertained by watching me move and exercise.

Like he thinks I’m playing with him!

So, if you are in despair, winding how you are ever going to start working on your health.

Stop thinking about what could go wrong and give it a try.

Your little one might just surprise you. ❤️

I’ve been making my own peanut butter. Free from added oils and sugar.

I buy these dry roasted peanuts from Amazon that contain no added oils.

I use an old peanut butter jar to keep my peanut butter in.

Using the jar I pour two full jars of peanuts into my blender and add 1/4 tsp Celtic salt.

When I first started making homemade peanut butter I didn’t add the salt, but I strongly feel I started gaining other health issues (heart palpitations) because I wasn’t getting enough salt.

Since doing some research salt is necessary for the body, problem is we use too much table salt (little minerals) instead of using Celtic or Himalayan salt; both of which have more than 70 minerals, many of which are important keeping water absorb as opposed to it flushing too quickly through our body. (Watch Barbara O’Neal YouTube “salt and water”)

Anyway, blend the roasted nuts and salt (optional) in a blender until smooth and pour into jar.

Easy peasy :)

Trying out some “healthier” lower sugar snacks I haven’t made yet.

Peanut clusters: about a half bag of Lilly’s chocolate chips melted with 1/2 Tbs coconut oil. Add in about a cup of peanuts (I measured with my heart until it appeared the right ratio of nuts and chocolate that I was going for.). Spoof onto parchment paper, sprinkle with sea salt flakes (optional,) and freeze until hard enough to pick up (about 10 minutes.). These are what I needed in my life! Instead of buying the expensive candy bars.
Perfect for movie night. 🍿

Dr livingood donuts: google search dr livingood healthy donuts. I dusted ours with serve powdered sugar and cinnamon. They fall apart very easily but the little LOVED them! I’d make them again. But I’d pair with eggs next time.

“You’re not you when your hungry” -Snickers

Trying to eat healthier? Try this viral trend where you take medjool dates (pitted) and place a bit of peanut butter and and almond inside.

Some then dip in sugar free melted chocolate and cool until the chocolate firsts; so it’s like a candy bar.

I never have time for that 😂 so I sprinkle with sugar free chocolate chips.

It doesn’t taste exactly like a Snickers (like some say) but if you close your eyes it’s pretty close.

And it hits all the feels to satisfy.

Just be careful; these babies are still pretty high in calories. 😬 and natural sugar.

Have you tried this trend yet?