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Monthly Archives: December 2020

Read more about the article Riding into 2021 with Excitement & JOY

Riding into 2021 with Excitement & JOY

  • Post author:Cortney Zieky
  • Post published:December 31, 2020
  • Post category:Health Improvement
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Happy New Year!! New beginnings get me excited. There is a thrill that comes over me whether I'm starting a new project, testing a new recipe, health coaching a brand…

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Read more about the article Festive Meals We Love This Season

Festive Meals We Love This Season

  • Post author:Cortney Zieky
  • Post published:December 13, 2020
  • Post category:Dessert/Dinner/Holiday/Recipes
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Looking for Healthy Holiday Entrees, Sides & Sweets to celebrate the season? You don't need to be a trained chef to pull off any of these delish dishes. I'm all…

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Read more about the article Your Guide to a Healthy Holiday

Your Guide to a Healthy Holiday

  • Post author:Cortney Zieky
  • Post published:December 11, 2020
  • Post category:Guides/Health Improvement/Holiday
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It is entirely possible to enjoy the holiday season without excessively indulging or feeling like a crazed person running from task to task. This week I've been working with my…

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Read more about the article My Favorite Christmas Treats!

My Favorite Christmas Treats!

  • Post author:Cortney Zieky
  • Post published:December 7, 2020
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Who else is kicking off the first weekend in December with holiday baking?! We tackled FIVE batches of baked goods on Saturday, And we had a ball...{and a blissful sugar…

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Read more about the article The Best Holiday Fudge Recipe

The Best Holiday Fudge Recipe

  • Post author:Cortney Zieky
  • Post published:December 7, 2020
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Nothing says Christmas to me more than a rich chocolatey piece of fudge. Anyone else? My Mom and all my Aunts were experts at making decadent fudge at Christmas time,…

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Read more about the article Hello Dollies by Happy Dinner ATX

Hello Dollies by Happy Dinner ATX

  • Post author:Cortney Zieky
  • Post published:December 6, 2020
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We kicked off the first weekend in December with some holiday baking!! It was so much fun!!! It was rainy and cold on Saturday, and I couldn't have dreamed up…

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Read more about the article Our Happy Dinner Plan This Week!

Our Happy Dinner Plan This Week!

  • Post author:Cortney Zieky
  • Post published:December 4, 2020
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I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to super-simple cooking this week. My mind is being pulled towards holiday decorating, baking, holiday gift shopping and trying to enjoy…

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Read more about the article What Does it Mean to be Authentic?

What Does it Mean to be Authentic?

  • Post author:Cortney Zieky
  • Post published:December 1, 2020
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Want to know the most authentic person I know? It's my son, Zander. He is unapologetically true to himself every single day. He is genuine and real. He lives with…

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Happy #june πŸŽ‰β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈπŸ€— I hope y’all ar Happy #june πŸŽ‰β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈπŸ€—
I hope y’all are finding a little more chill, fun & whimsy in your day 🀩

In honor of #summer β€”I’m sharing the delicious #collagencoldbrew #recipe that’s elevating my #summermorningsβ˜€οΈ πŸ™ŒπŸΌ and sometimes my summer afternoons if I’m being honest πŸ˜‚πŸŽ‰β€¦#soeasysogood 
Let me know if you love it as much as I do 😍

Summer Cold Brew Collagen Recipe:
16 oz cold brew 
1-2 scoops @alimillerrd pure collagen 
1 TB @artisanaorganics cashini butter (or cashew butter) 
2 TB @threetreesfoods almond milk 
3 ice cubes 
Option to add a pitted date for sweetener 
Simply blend and enjoy ☺️ πŸ€©β˜€οΈ

πŸ›‘πŸ›‘πŸ›‘ PSA regarding the collagen you stock!! They aren’t all created equally!!! 

Pure Collagen by @naturallynourishedrd @alimillerrd is sourced from pastured cows that graze on grass β€”w no exposure to GMOs!! Every batch is lab tested for heavy metals (mercury, lead and arsenic) so purity is guaranteed! πŸŽ‰ The superior extraction method has been shown in research to stimulate new bone, joint cartilage tissue plus improve hair/skin/nails! 
Get your daily dose to absorb these #antiaging effects

Benefits of daily use include::
Improved cartilage/mobility 
Reduced joint pain
Improved bone density 
Improved hair growth 
Supports leaky gut repair
In case you need some #athomestrengthtraining for In case you need some #athomestrengthtraining for the week! πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

This #strengthworkout is comprised of efficient, effective #compoundmovements β€”(2 exercises that work same muscles consecutively) it hits all your major muscle groups and your core stability πŸŽ‰πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
All you need is a mat and a pair of heavy dumbbells πŸ’ͺ🏻 

1. Chest Compound Super Set
A) dumbbell chest press: 10 reps 
*option to bring legs to tabletop for more core stability 
B) Slow 4 ct push ups: 10 reps
4 counts to lower towards Mat, 4 counts to lift to plank. *option for modified push up 
πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ’ͺ🏻Repeat chest set 3x then rest 1 min and move to next compound 

2. Back Body Superset
A) Narrow Row using 2 heavy DB’s: 10 reps
B) Prone back extension: 10 reps
lie on stomach, hands interlaced behind head. Activate core + back body and lift head/neck/chest off mat 2 inches. Accelerate by holding lifted posture + sweeping arms back and squeezing palms toward each other 
Repeat set 3x then rest 1 minute before moving on 

3. Lower Body Compound Set
A) Reverse Nordic Curl: 10 reps 
From kneeling, glutes engagedβ€”slowly lean back keeping torso in one long line until you feel a catch in quads 
B) Weighted Good Morning + Weighted Sumo Squat 
1 hip hinge straight into 1 squat = 1 repβ€”10 total w weight racked on shoulders 
C) Weighted split squats β€”aim for 90 degrees w both legs while holding a dumbbellβ€”10 reps on each side 

Repeat all 3 exercises 3x and #celebrateyourstrength 
Cheers to a great week β˜ΊοΈπŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ’—πŸŽ‰
#postworkoutsmoothie done right πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ˜‹ Supe #postworkoutsmoothie done right πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ˜‹

Super important you get your #smoothierecipe ratio on point! The consistency needs to be creamy AF so it keeps you full & satisfied πŸ˜‹πŸ˜ŠπŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸŽ‰

No watery, runny smoothies yall!! 
This #recipe is one of my #ogs and my #favoritepostworkoutmeal πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ’ͺ🏻

Green Power Smoothieβ€”-super creamy addition 

1.5 cups frozen organic spinach 
1/2 avocado πŸ₯‘ 
3/4 cup frozen organic blueberries 🫐 
3 TB seed mix (chia, flax, hemp) #omegas and #fiber 
1 scoop @bewellbykelly chocolate protein 
4-5 springs of milk
2 cups milk of choice
Blend! Might take a couple rounds w all the frozen πŸ₯Ά goods!!!

Top your #yummysmoothie w @wildwayoflife paleo granola and enjoy ☺️ 

#happyfriday
Sometimes #joy 😍 is wearing a swimsuit πŸ‘™ whi Sometimes #joy 😍 is wearing a swimsuit πŸ‘™ while making #paleolasagna on a #wednesday πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸŽ‰ #tryit πŸ‘πŸ» Gives instant #weekend & #summertimevibesβ˜€οΈ 

Wednesday is the unicorn πŸ¦„ evening in our home!!!! It’s the ONE ☝️ day (of 7!!!!) with no sports ⚽️ 🩰. 
If I can, I try to make Wednesday feel like a weekend β˜€οΈπŸ‘™πŸ˜Šβ€¦..and since today was #gorgeous in #atx β€”I spent some time getting #vitamind in the sun β˜€οΈ while our lasagna baked for #familydinner πŸ˜‹πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ #winwin 

Sometimes is the littlest things that bring #joy πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸŽ‰πŸ€© like giving a mundane task like making dinner 🍽️ a slight makeover and finding the fun 🀩 making it feel light and easy.

Hope this inspires you to take something mundane in your life and make it fun! #choosejoy in your life y’all!
#takeout to the rescue πŸ›Ÿ But still a #healthyd #takeout to the rescue πŸ›Ÿ 
But still a #healthydinner thanks to @honestmarys πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
#yes😊😊😊 

I mostly cook πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ our #familymeals at home, but some weeks (especially the crazy busy weeks of December & May!!!!) call for #balancedtakeout πŸ₯— 

So thankful that places like #honestmarys #chipotle #cava and #tacodeli offer easy, family friendly, super fast, super yummy, healthy meal options!! 

Def need alllllll the extra help these next 2 weeks!!! 
7 school days till summer β˜€οΈ πŸŽ‰πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ’—
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