Fit Fab and Forty

So here we are! We have arrived to the age of requiring a yearly mammogram. Where has the time gone? I remember hearing women talk about their experience , and quite frankly I was horrified. Their elaborate description of their breast being smashed between two plates of glass, causing alot of pain. Well either technology has changed, or I have a high pain tolerance; because it is really not that bad.  I have come up 6 things I wish I would have known before my first mammogram. Hopefully this will ease your anxiety, and have you schedule your appointment.  Lets start with some facts, shall we. These are from the American Cancer Society.  Women 40 to 44 have the choice to start receiving their annual mammograms Women 45 to 54 should get one every year Women 55 and older can switch to receiving their mammograms every 2 years, or continue yearly  Okay with that being said, here are the 6 things I wish I knew before my first mammogram Mammograms only take about 20 m

 It is not much of a secret that I am pumpkin obsessed. Every September I wait until it is released just  like everyone else. Not this year!!! I am enjoying my pumpkin coffee in June with my best recipe. Hope you enjoy!!! Try it out and let me know what you think!!!!

The 3 stages sweets have had on my life: PRE HEALTHY LIFESYLE Best friend!!! I had a hard time controlling myself around them BEGINNING HEALTHLY LIFESTYLE Enemy!! I thought stay away from them!!!! Never eat them again. They are what made you gain weight!!!! CURRENT HEALTHYLY LIFESTYLE Someone I use to hang out with alot, but dont see very often, but it is nice to say hi every once in a while. This healthy living journey has taught me alot about myself. I know now that sweets did not make me gain weight. It was how often I was eating them. You dont have to give up things to lose weight.  I mean how realistic is it for me to say I will never eat a donut again. And why would I never eat one. They are good!!! What I know is portion control and exercise is the most proven way to maintain a healthy body weight. BACK TO THE BASICS!!! Is anyone in any of these 3 stages????

With my food prepping this week I made stuffed peppers with my healthy taco meat. 1 lb turkey 2tbsp clean taco seasoning 1/2 c of organic tomato sauce 1/4 c chopped onion 1/4 c chopped green pepper 4 green pepper Brown the ground turkey, add chopped green peppers and onion. Stir in the tomatoes sauce and clean taco seasoning. Cook on low for 15 minutes. While the taco meet is cooking, cut off the tops of the pepper and clean out the middle. Add taco meat to pepper and add a pinch of cheese to the top. Place in a deep baking dish and bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes.

I will never  buy taco seasoning packets again. I had an old packet in my pantry and I looked at the ingredients and what the heck!!!!!! This is the recipe I follow from pinterest.

1 pound of turkey or organic ground beef 1 small onion,chopped 1 can organic diced tomatoes 1 can organic garbanzo beans 1 can of mild green chiles 2 tbsp of chili powder 1 tbsp of garlic powder 4 drops of  Tabasco Green Jalapeno Pepper Sauce Brown your meat and then throw all of the ingredients into your crock pot and let it cook. I put mine on before work. This is a great  clean chili recipe, and it makes a lot.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.