About me.
I’m your ordinary 25-year-old navigating the path to my dream wedding without breaking the bank. Simultaneously, I’ve been on a wellness journey to attain the confidence and radiance for my grand entrance on the big day! I share these experiences in the hope that they offer assistance as you embark on your own journey. After all, everyone deserves to see their dream wedding become a reality!
Bangin’ Bride Body!
Below are the fitness routines that have contributed to achieving the body that will give me that confidence and glow when walking down the aisle!
90 Day Wedding Workout
Toned Arms
90 Day Wedding Workout
Tight Abs
90 Day Wedding Workout
Trim Thighs
Healthy Meals
Presenting a selection of nutritious meals that not only taste delightful but also aided me in preparing for my significant day!
Breakfast
Vegan Green Smoothie
Ingredients
1 large green apple
½ cup water
¼ cup raw cashews (or 1 banana and 1 ½ cups frozen mango or pineapple, skip the maple)
4 cups baby spinach leaves or chopped spinach, loosely packed
10 ice cubes
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 ½ tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
Instructions
Step 1
Chop the apple into chunks, leaving the peel on
Step 2
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
Step 3
Squeeze extra lemon on top & enjoy
Avocado Toast
Ingredients
1 piece of sourdough bread
1 small avocado
1 egg
2 teaspoons of Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
Step 1
Mash avocado in small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste
Step 2
Fry egg in pan with a butter on low setting
Step 3
Toast bread in toaster oven
Step 4
Spread avocado over toast and sprinkle seasoning over top
Step 5
Place cooked egg on top & enjoy
Sweet Potato Hash
Ingredients
1 pound sweet potatoes scrubbed and chopped into 3/4-inch dice (no need to peel, about 2 medium)
1 pound sweet potatoes scrubbed and chopped into 3/4-inch dice (no need to peel, about 2 medium)
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
8 ounces fresh bulk spicy Italian or mild Italian turkey or chicken sausage if you can’t find one of these varieties in chicken or turkey, use pork sausage instead
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilplus additional as needed
2 red bell peppers cored and 1/2-inch diced
3 medium green onions chopped, divided
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large eggs
Instructions
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water by 2 inches, then add the vinegar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, then simmer for 5 minutes. The potatoes should be fork tender but not total mush. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large (12-inch), cast iron or similar oven-safe skillet over medium heat. If using chicken or turkey sausage, add 2 teaspoons olive oil (if using pork sausage, you may not need the oil). Add the sausage, and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces, until lightly browned and cooked through. If the skillet looks dry at any point, drizzle in additional oil to keep the pan from drying out. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
Add 1 tablespoon oil and bell peppers to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and let cook for 4 minutes, until they are beginning to soften.
Add the drained sweet potatoes to the pan. Cook, tossing occasionally with a spatula, for 6 to 8 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are lightly browned. If the pan becomes dry at any point, drizzle in more oil as needed to prevent sticking. Return the sausage to the pan. Add half of the green onion, sriracha, black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir and let cook 2 minutes.
Create 4 wells in the hash where you will crack each egg. Working one egg at a time, crack an egg into a small bowl, then carefully pour it into one of the wells. Quickly repeat with the remaining eggs.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the eggs are done to your liking, about 10 to 15 minutes for lightly runny yolks. Sprinkle with the remaining green onions and any desired toppings. Scoop generously onto plates, ensuring each serving has an egg. Enjoy immediately.4 large eggs