Negativity!

So, I have been sitting on this collage and picture for a while. Possibly out of fear or coming up with the right words. But here it goes.......

I am a bubbly, bright, happy go lucky person who is always smiling, always hoping to help and always hoping that the good in people still exists.

Call me naive, if you wish. I'm OK with that. :)

Lately, I've been dealing with alot of negativity around me. I was able to brush it off for a little while then it started wearing on me. And I feel like the more I fight it, the more it seaps in. But I've come to realize that just because someone else hates their life, job, situations and circumstances and have chosen to use me as a target, I will not let them!

My life may not be a fairy tale, but it is great! I have wonderful kids, family, husband, friends, job and overall appreciation for the life I've been given. And for all that, I thank GOD!

Just know, that just because people are rude, hateful, disgruntled, jealous, or fearful.... They do not own you, they do not control you, their feelings toward you can only consume you if you let it. Don't let them win! Don't let them see that they bother you!

You are a wonderful person! You are an important person! You make your life what you want it to be!

With love, happiness and smiles,
~ Tabi :)

Progress update! :)

Alright, lets get real for a moment!

We've all been there. Heck I was there too! "Those programs can't work!", "I want to see what real people look like!", " They must've photoshopped those pictures!", "I can't do that!", " I'm too out of shape to start with that!", " I can't afford it!", "It costs too much!"...... Whatever your excuse may be.......

I was skeptical when my coach approached me about Beachbody. Heck, she chatted with me for 8 months....yes you read that right, 8 months before I committed! She never gave up, she never treated me like a problem, and she has been absolutely amazing!

I wasn't at or even near my goal weight when I joined. I'm still not. But I'm alot closer now than I was before. Jan 2014 I was at the heaviest weight I had ever been. Bouncing around near 250lbs. I was miserable. I didn't want to do anything, I hated trying on clothes. I couldn't wear alot of women's clothes so it was men's xxl shirts and whatever pants were comfy. It was depressing! But watching my coach and her posts gave me inspiration.

In June 2014 my husband and I started working out. I lost some weight... When I purchased 21 day fix in Nov, I was down about 15 lbs... Since then and the programs I've been able to use I'm down 48lbs and more than 25 total inches.

Has it been easy? Hell no!
Has it been worth it? Hell yes!
Am I done? No!
Will I quit? Absolutely not!
Can you do it? Definitely!
Will it be easy? Probably not! ( but my push ups and burpees now, are alot easier! ;) )


Are you interested in taking your fitness goals to another level and joining an awesome team, to not only help yourself but to inspire and help others? If so, message me and lets chat!

~~~Tabi😘😘😘

Happiness!

Growing up, we were semi sheltered kids. Most of my childhood I remember growing up on a farm and my sister was the only other kid around. We didn't get to stay overnights at friends often, and because we lived "so far" from anyone else, it was just me and her. Or my cousins. I come from a large family, in fact I'm one of 15 first cousins. A lot of my childhood was spent with them. And I don't regret it for a second. We still to this day spend hours, days and weeks together a year. In 2014 we actually have a family vacation at the beach. 38 of us in one house!

But anyway, back to my post. So I'd say I was naive, gullible and too trustworthy growing up! And this even lead into adult life. Still at 30, sometimes I catch myself and I am fooled! Why?? I didn't grow up in a negative life or raised to think that I have to always out do someone. Or to bully someone. Or to put myself on a pedestal over someone. I don't try to hold someone else accountable for my actions. I don't set out my day to hurt other people.

We have a lot of those types of people in today's society. People who get "high" on the demise of others. People that like to revile on others. People that can't take accountability for themselves.

I've always been a happy go lucky person, sure I've had my share of knock me downs, people who want me to fail, I've been to close to hell and back...... But I'm still on my 2 feet. I still choose to get up everyday and put a smile on my face. I still try to make every effort to bring happiness to everyone I know! And I know that( whatever your religious beliefs may be)God has my back!

~Don't worry, about a thing, because every little thing is gonna be alright~

Be happy!!!!

Flip flop on!!!

Go beachin' !!!

Love more, hate less!!!!

~Tabi 💜💝💝

Squash Casserole

Good evening everyone!

Sorry it's been a while. Life happened! :) But I'm here. I wanted to share with you this recipe that I found and kinda tweaked.... First of all, I am a huge foodie! I love food, I love eating food, I love cooking, baking, grilling, and sauteing food.... I also love summer time when you have fruits and veggies at their peak. 

And pinterest! Love it! Want to follow me? https://www.pinterest.com/emttabi84/ ......I pin alot! :) 

Alright squash casserole

Precooked, pre shredded chicken- I got mine from making a ton of crock-pot chicken breast with our favorite seasonings and shredded it. I'd say about 2 cups. 

3 large squash- sliced

Peppers- an array of them, i like red, orange and yellow, sliced- about 2 cups

Onions- sweet onions- probably 1 large one- sliced and separated 

Cheese- shredded, whatever kind you like. at least a half bag but not a whole bag.

Olive oil- i add minced garlic to my olive oil. About 1-2 TBSP of EVOO to 1-2 tsp of minced garlic

Salt and Pepper.

2 qt casserole baking dish

Preheat oven to 350* degrees. Spray your dish. Layer squash, peppers, onions, chicken, cheese, salt and pepper then drizzle half of the olive oil/garlic mix. Repeat! 

I have cooked this with and without foil and it really didn't make a difference. We also like our veggies with a slight crunch. I'd say cook it for about 30-35 mins. 

This recipe is so interchangeable. You could add or swap in zucchini, try shredded pork. My husband even mentioned putting cream of celery in it--- I haven't tried it yet, although he would like me too! ;)

Any questions please ask! :)

~Tabi :)

#progressnotperfection

I had a friend post about this the other day and it made me think. Think of the struggles I've been through. My trials and tribulations. Things I have fought for or given up. But everything that has happened, has landed me here today. 

Today, where I still have a long way to go, but I am at a point where I am becoming the happiest and healthiest I've ever been.....Probably ever! I was the person with excuses.... " It cost too much", "I dont have time", "I cant give that up"! Were excuses I used to avoid the topic. Well guess what......I get up every morning at 445am so that I have my time to workout and read my personal development books. I also go to bed around 8pm. Those late night TV shows can either be caught up on, on Netflix- or I didnt really need them at all. 

I also gave up my almost everyday habit of Starbucks and pepsi. This was hard. I still stopped every so often and still fight the urge to go. But for what I paid for my daily Starbucks is the cost of my daily Shakeology drink- which is better for me anyway! This aspect also helped me where the cost was concerned. Once you add up the unnecessary items, you will find a way. Now, I make my iced coffees at home. ;)

I'm not saying my journey has been easy. It's been quite the opposite. It's been hard, I've wanted to give up and quit everything I've been doing. I find excuses for myself. Which I later regret! But I am learning and I am pushing through! But when I get to see my before and "during" pics(This isn't over yet!) and how people respond to my progress and when they thank me for inspiration......It makes it all worth it and helps me push forward! 

I am currently working on my goal of losing 100lbs. I started this about 6-8 months ago. I have currently lost 43lbs and I have 57 more to go! 


~Tabi :)

Avocado Egg Salad

Good evening. Tonight was supposed to be a baked boneless pork chop kinda night..... But when I got home my port chops were still frozen. So it turned into a "make shift" kinda dinner. I decided to try something new. I have seen recipes on this and while I didn't follow one to a T, here is how I made mine.

I hard boiled 8 eggs(for me, I boil them for roughly a min, then I cover them and let them sit for 20 or so mins). I used 4 and i cut them up in a bowl. My avocado was already pre-sliced from using some this morning. I added 2 1/2 slices into the bowl. I used about 2 tsps of the creamy dijon mustard and about 1/8 cup or less of mayo and pepper. 

I found a new bread(new for me anyway) at the store the other day and decided to use it with my egg salad. It's made by Alvarado St Bakery and it's called California style complete protein bread. Toasted some up and DELISH!!! 

What am I doing with the 4 I have left?? I'm going to mix it almost the same but I'm going to use greek yogurt instead on mayo! And maybe even take out half the yellows.... 

PS..... your salad may have a green tint to it! That's normal! ;)

~Tabi :)

My Story..........


Ever since I was little,
I can remember being overweight. I remember being in the 6th grade and weighing 124lbs. I do not know why that one sticks out but it does. Almost all my friends were skinny. This lasted all the way through high school. In 11th grade, I didn't eat or ate very little for 3 months and had finally gotten into a size 5. One month later I found out I was pregnant with my first child. For 10+ years my weight would go up and down and up and down. When I met my husband 8 years ago I was 184lbs. And I was heavy then. Since having my daughter(3rd child), I had gotten up to 250lbs. I would crop my face out of pics, I would hide from cameras. I hated seeing myself once someone snapped a picture. I was embarrassed, ashamed, getting depressed, and fighting bilateral ankle instability, bilateral plantar fasciitis and migraines. 

In 2014, my husband started working out. So I joined him. We have a treadmill, an elliptical, and a weight bench. For the summer we worked out every night. His weight came off alot easier than mine. I dropped about 15-20lbs. We went on vacation in August 2014 and I was super stoked about having lost weight. Then I seen our vacation pictures. And I was back where I was. My husband must have been content because he hasn't attempted to work out anymore. 

In September/October 2014, an old coworker connected with me on Facebook. She asked me for months to think about and try Beachbody. I pushed her off and pushed her off. That is until November. By thanksgiving, I was ready. Ready for a change. Ready for a lifestyle commitment. Ready to get my life back and not let my body control me. I've been a beachbody coach for 4 months now, I am currently on my second program and I use Shakeology everyday. I am currently down a total of 41Lbs-20 ish from my Beachbody start. 

I have learned new foods that I love. I have also found many that I ate way too often that will not return to my house. I have also learned portion control, how to say no--sometimes I still cheat. I'm not perfect. It's about progress not perfection. My family still does not eat like I do. That is also a work in progress. I have a husband who is overweight and has hypertension and I have a 6 year old daughter who is overweight. 

This is my journey! I'm glad you are along for the ride. 

~Tabi :)

My first blog

Hello, and welcome to my very first blog. I'll admit, i'm a little frazzled, skeptical and overwhelmed with having a blog. But i'm here, and I have on my big girl panties and a cup of coffee and ready to hit the road. 

A little bit about me. I am a 30 something southern lady. I am happily married and have 3 children. I love to cook, read, write, be outside, go to the beach and my FLIP FLOPS! There is nothing, not even ankle problems or plantar fasciitis that will come between this girl and her flops! 

I am the eldest of 3 girls. My parents are both amazing. I also have 16 first cousins. My dad is one of 7 children and my mom is one of 4. Lets just say I come from a large family. Family is a priority to me. I remember being a kid and going to reunions and not knowing who people were. My kids, not so much. we have family get together's about once a month. And every Christmas morning we have a huge breakfast at my aunt and uncles house. Love it! 

I love life. I know I'm here for a reason, I do not know what that is yet. But, I'll enjoy the adventure until I find out! 

-Tabi :)