Healthier Mini Pumpkin Pies KIDS Approved!

Mini Pumpkin Pies! A Healthy Alternative

Who says we can't eat the dessert for the holidays.. or ever? 

The holiday season is here and with it you are probably thinking, "I'll just starve myself all week so I can eat all the delicious food at the Christmas party."🙋🏼‍♀️. Ya that used to be me...OR, if there was 1.. ok maybe 2.. fine, half a pie left I would be down there eating it before anyone else got to it... #guilty? 

Here is the deal. When we make little tweaks and eat fairly good 80-85% of the time, there is no reason why we can't indulge just a little. Plus, these individual cups are PERFECT with their no-traditional wonton wrapper crusts that is much lighter than pie crusts.

These Mini Pumpkin Pies fit into the portion fix, for all you fixers out there as a yellow container. 

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Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• ½ tsp . pure vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp . pure maple syrup (or raw honey)
• ¼ tsp . ground cinnamon
• 1 dash ground ginger
• 1 dash ground cloves
• ¼ tsp . fine sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 12 wonton wrappers

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven 325° F.
2. Lightly coat a mini muffin pan with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine pumpkin, egg, extract, and maple syrup in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
4. Add cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and almond milk; mix until just blended. Set aside.
5. Place a wrapper in each muffin cup. Press down so that wrapper fits snugly and forms a cup shape.
6. Pour approx. 2 Tbsp. pumpkin mixture into each cup (or fill each cup about ¾ full).
7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until knife inserted in the center of one cup comes out almost clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
8. Serve with some whipped cream or better yet, dairy-free coconut whipped cream! Made by whipping the cream not the liquidy milk with a little coconut sugar and pure vanilla! It is now my go to.

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#BeKindToOneAnother

It was World Kindness Day Yesterday and how many of you knew that? We seem to know when National Donut Day, or World Bring Your Cat to Work Day is <--- I don't know if that is a real thing but you get the jist right? LOL.

I personally don’t know why we can't focus on Kindness EVERYDAY but I understand there are just some people out there who:
-> blame all their problems on everyone else, I was one of them 🙋🏼‍♀️
-> judge others because they are jealous and unhappy with themselves 🙋🏼‍♀️
-> are selfish and don’t want to be bothered with other people’s problems 🙋🏼‍♀️
-> assume they are better than others because of the materialistic things they possess 🙋🏼‍♀️

Those are the ones I know all to well because I was all those people. I used to be so unhappy with myself that I created this terrible mindset about myself and other people.

--> No matter what, YOU are responsible for how things work out in your life, from sleeping in to messing up on an exam question to losing out on something huge. You can always find something/someone to blame to make yourself feel better but when it comes down to it, taking ownership is actually freeing and allows you to learn from past mistakes PLUS taking ownership of your shit is just THE RIGHT THING TO DO and it will set you apart all the other wingnuts in this world who are constantly pooping on other people. #sorrynotsorry lol.

--> judgement is actually looking through a mirror and really, you are judging yourself. Why should an innocent someone be judged for anything if YOU aren’t happy with yourself that kind of goes along with take ownership part. 1.If you don't know the person's story what gives you the right to make assumptions about them. If you don't have anything nice to say or even if you are joking around and being sarcastic don't say anything at all, you never know how it will make that person feel.

--> God isn’t selfish, Jesus gave his own life so that we could wage war, discriminate, be unloving towards each other? No, actually so we could love one another as we would like to be loved and that isn’t just for people of the same race or social statues. Stop being so selfish and think about all the things you have and what you CAN get rid of to help those who are not as fortunate as you. Also everyone has the same 24hrs in a day and there are people out there who have no one to talk to, why not volunteer to be a friend in the old folks home, hospital, prison, soup kitchen, shelter. Everyone, no matter what they have done has the ability to change if there are people who care enough to show them how. Be that person.

--> most people strive to have all the newest technology, the latest fashion, and all the things but did you feel satisfied or fulfilled after you got all those things? So why think you are better than others because you have the latest iphone and Susan has a flip phone? We are in this silly new age of materialistic and technology and it is RUINING our lives. Stop being a weenie and get to know people before you make assumptions.

The moral of this story.... in the words of Ellen Degeneres: "Be Kind to One Another".

Your challenge for this holiday season

Finish 2018 off with a BANG and set your new year up for SUCCESS

Y'all 2018 is basically over ... WHAT?! Do you feel like this year just FLEW by? Cause I sure do but I am happy to say I do not REGRET one bit of it! 

I look back and see the goals that I set back in January (I say goals because I feel the word 'resolutions' just sets everyone up for failure) and I am happy to say I did pretty well! 

I completed 2 rounds of the most challenging workout program of my life (twice),  I got to travel to Mexico for a fun work trip with my husband(first trip together in 5 years of marriage! Thanks to my amazing job) meet some of my super trainers and worked out with them in person! Joel, Autumn, Chris, Jericho <3, made some new life long friends, ran my first HALF MARATHON and I DID NOT DIE, kept my kids alive, got baptized, helped many women and mamas realize they can have the life they dream of and be happy too, you guys the LIST is endless! Of course there are some MEGA goals that didn't get reached yet but these are the stepping stones top get there. 

After my first round of 80 Day Obsession 18lbs down

Can you look back and say you hit your goals for the year? Did you set goals and make an action plan? It can be hard and daunting, especially if you are in it alone. 

When it comes to your wellness are you happy? Do you realize that wellness is holistic? Meaning it encompasses every ASPECT of your life. Your food, your mood, your gratitude. 

If you truly want to become happier and healthier you need to work on it all and that is what made the difference for me and in my journey. 

You can hit the gym + lose weight by starting a diet but if you have limiting beliefs, negative attitude about food, stress, toxic relationships... then you are going to run yourself in circles and you will never be able to get out of that hole. 

Being skinny is nice but your weight does not define you. Besides I know lots of women who are not happy with themselves STILL even though they are skinny. Your weight does not define you. The care and consideration you put into your body does. 

If you need help putting all the aspects together I can help you. We're are doing one LAST 3 week group starting Dec.3! 

Meal plans, workouts, recipes, supplements, daily accountability, 1:1 coaching, all provided for under $180.

It is time to focus on YOU and get yourself set for success in 2019! 

If you want in please fill out the form below. 

xo Kristie 

Christmas Cash Pot 2018

Did you say back in January that this was going to be the best year of your life only to quit a couple months in? Maybe you have been having trouble staying on track? 

I am SUPER pumped y'all!! A fellow coach of mine gave me this idea to get my clients and even NEW clients engaged and excited to focus on themselves this Christmas season. <3

Now is the time to really dig deep and focus on your wellness! Why be like everyone

else and wait until Jan.1st to make an attempt? 

For a little extra motivation I decided to sweeten the pot and I’ve set up a little Christmas Cash Contest! It will be starting Monday Nov.26th

You will....
👉🏽Learn proper portion control
👉🏽Learn to focus on fuelling your body
👉🏽Start seeing inches lost and muscle tone up
👉🏽Become part of The Positive Vibe Tribe who will cheer you on virtually on a daily basis (seriously it’s what keeps me going ✌🏼)
👉🏽Not have to leave your home so you don’t have any excuses
👉🏽No class fees
👉🏽Build up that self-confidence
👉🏽Have 24-hour support
👉🏽Build a new LIFESTYLE and not just “another diet”
👉🏽Learn little tips on making healthier choices for the ENTIRE family

If you are already a Canadian client of mine this is OPEN to you! 

If you decide you want in and you are not a client of mine and are not working with another coach by all means let’s get you hooked up! 

If you are one of the next 4 new clients to join me before 11/22 ( your cash pot money will be paid by me!) <- 2 spots left!

Don’t hum and haw about your health. Join me in making this Christmas season your healthiest and happiest yet! ✌🏼

Canadian residents only 

Now is also a wicked time to get set up for success for the remainder of the year and into the next! #NoExcuseNovember and we have ALL of our most popular Challenge Packs discounted!