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Eat Real Food That Will Strengthen You and Your Family

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Would you rather eat a bland frozen TV dinner or eat fresh grilled chicken seasoned with your favorite spices, sauteed veggies, and finish it up with a bowl of fruit? If you are thinking that the latter one takes to much time and effort we’re here to let you know that it doesn’t.

Introducing more real foods to your families overall nutrition is a process. Take small baby steps each week as you try new foods and meals. Over time you and your family are going to feel the difference that eating real food provides.

Plan your weekly meals on a budget

One thing that we have found helpful in our marriage and for our family is to plan our meals. For us this is typically dinners as breakfast and lunch we are each are on our own. By planning our dinners we can make that yummy grilled chicken mentioned above. All we do is pull the chicken out of the freeze in the morning, defrost, and then grill for dinner.

There are many fantastic real food recipes that you can prepare for your family over the course of each week. Don’t miss the Real Food book bundle deal, only $7.40, to get the resources you need to eat delicious, whole foods on a budget. Packed full of recipes and tips, it’s sure to be a go-to resource in your kitchen.

Included in this book bundle are:

  • Real Food on a Real Budget
  • Real Food…Real Easy
  • Real {Fast} Food
  • Sourdough A to Z
  • Treat Yourself

Shop at farmer’s markets

If there is one place we make sure to get by a couple of times each month it is our local farmer’s market. The is a fantastic spot to purchase your veggies, eggs, gluten-free breads, and more. It’s also a great way to get to know the people who are growing your foods.

Having your grocery list before taking a trip to the farmer’s market is key to making sure you stay within your budget. Don’t miss out on the Real Food book bundle to help you plan your weekly menus.

Purchase your nonperishable without leaving the house

There are a lot of temptations when walking through the grocery store. We have found this to be true for us as well as for our kids. So instead of succumbing to these temptations we purchase most of our nonperishable items online via The Green Polka Dot Box. The best thing about ordering online you can read each label and know what you will be putting into your body.

Eating real food will strengthen you and your family so don’t wait another day to start eating clean. For only $7.40 you can begin your adventures into real food that the entire family can enjoy.

Easy Crock Pot Chili – Healthy & Simple Dinner for the Entire Family

Crock pot recipes are always a hit. This beef & bean chili recipe is a great way to prepare chili in a crock pot. It’s also super for tailgating or a potluck.

Following are the ingredients you will need to prepare this crock pot recipe. We are using a Rival crock pot, but any brand will do. To make a crock pot turkey chili recipe, add ground turkey instead of ground beef.

Ground Beef Chili – Crock Pot Recipes

1 Pound of ground beef or ground turkey
1 Can black beans
1 Can kidney beans
1 Can diced tomatoes with chilies
1 Package McCormick chili seasoning

Brown ground beef. Scoop out leaving the fat in the pan.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot. Stir well. Set on low and cook about eight hours.

Bowl or plate chili with tortillas and/or spinach. Top with Greek yogurt/sour cream, shredded cheese and homemade salsa.

What are your favorite crock pot recipes?  Share in the comments below!

God, Marriage & Muscles – Take The Step

Fitness, Faith & Family

For many of us, our faith, relationships and health would top the list of the most important things in our lives. Yet, we struggle in each of these areas every day.

What can we do about it? Take the step.

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12 Days of Christmas Workout

12 Days of Christmas Workout

This time of year is intended to be full of joy and happiness, right?

Unfortunately, the holiday season can instead leave many of us feeling stressed out, tired and a bit like saying “bah-humbug” when we think about our health. Our schedules are packed, it seems like it’s always dark outside, and it can seem downright impossible to avoid sugary treats – which taste great but leave us in a low-blood-sugar slumber.

So, what’s the cure for holiday season malaise? Get moving with our 12 Days of Christmas Workout!

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Tough Mudder – Lessons Learned from Setting Big Goals & Getting Dirty

Early on before things got very messy!

11 miles of mud, water and perseverance.  22 military style obstacles.  Signing a death waiver. Tough Mudder Missouri was the real deal and the hardest thing I’ve ever done physically.  But it’s also a testament to the power of goal setting put into action. Making the Choice to Get Tough Sometime back in March, I [...]

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How Couples Can Get In Shape On A Budget

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Dropping pounds does not require you to have a lot of fancy exercise equipment or a membership at an expensive gym. The key to losing weight and improving your personal health lies in simply implementing better life habits. For couples who intend to fight this battle together, there’s the additional benefit of having a constant [...]

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15 Ways You And Your Spouse Can Get Motivated To Exercise

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The best part about being in a truly loving and committed relationship is knowing that you will never be alone. Your partner will always be there, supporting you and loving you even when your waistline expands and your largest pair of underwear no longer fit. The downside, however, is obvious. Where there is too much [...]

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Happy, Healthy & Hot: A 30-Day Blueprint to Take Back Your Health and Enjoy a Sexy Body

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(Can’t view the video? Click Here to watch it on YouTube.) Are You Ready to Feel Happy, Healthy & Hot? It’s time for you to regain control of your schedule, get back in shape and feel great about your body – and this is the step-by-step lifestyle and fitness guide that will make it happen [...]

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5 Reasons You’re Wasting Your Time On Slow Cardio

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Are you and your spouse still stuck doing long duration, low-intensity cardio exercise? Now that’s fine when making love to each other, but not when it comes to your workouts. We hear it time and time again that many of you are busy and lack motivation to exercise. Well, the long, slow cardio isn’t the [...]

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Warrior Dash – My Push Past the Ordinary

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This post was shared by Fit Marriage community member and Thrive90 Fitness graduate Eva Dujardin Dale. Enjoy it! This past June I ran the Warrior Dash in Logan, Ohio.  For those who have not heard of this, it is a 5K obstacle course race with plenty of mud. I felt so happy to be there [...]

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