Pinterest love.....I could spend hours on there and come up with so many ideas for the holidays.  The issue is finding the time to actually implement all of them.  I did come across one this year that I knew I just had to put my spin on.  We have a space on our porch that just calls for something festive and I always struggle with just the perfect thing.  So, I spent a few minutes hours on Pinterest and found a super cute welcome sign that was made using chalkboard paint.  I love the look of writing on chalkboard, but I do not really have the most consistent handwriting.

In the mornings I sometimes feel like I am lucky if I can get out of the house with matching shoes on, let alone to eat breakfast.  In order to get my protein as well as have something that is easily portable I usually end up making a shake.  Some days I like a fruity shake other days something with a little chocolate.

On this 30 Day Challenge there have definitely been some hard days.  The thought of another chicken meal can be a little daunting sometimes.  But, getting back on track is easier when you can look forward to a great meal.  I have found a ton of resources online and I love Jamie Eason's recipes on bodybuilding.com.  She has some really easy recipes made with ingredients that you have at home and best of all.....they are clean!

We love things a little spicy around our house so naturally these meatloaf muffins are a huge hit.  You can change the level of heat by adjusting the chipotle pepper, making this a family friendly meal.  When we make these muffins there are always leftovers and I think that they taste even better the next day.  Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Eating clean is all about portion sizes, eating 5 small meals, and choosing a lean protein with a complex carbohydrate at each meal.  At first that seems fairly easy.....and then you start thinking about it and trying to figure out what exactly falls into what category, things can get confusing.  Luckily for us the Eat Clean Diet has come up with this handy printable to help keep us on track.  So go print it off and put it on the fridge and  keep eating clean.

So I know it isn't the first of the year and it is definitely past worrying about swimsuit season.....but I am starting a 30 Day Challenge. It isn't a challenge to lose X pounds in Y amount of time, it is truly a challenge to focus on my goals and become fully educated on eating clean. 

Over the next 30 days I am going to be better equipped to start this journey and really focus on what I want to achieve.  I have also started to really kick it up a notch in the gym.  (This may or may not have anything to do with a certain San Francisco trip coming up.)  I really want to push myself to accomplish my goals of getting fit and healthy.  Here is my inspiration board to help keep me motivated and focused. 

I love bread and the smell of bread baking in the house.  There is something so "homey" about it.  Now I don't have a bread maker and I am not really sure if I want one....but I do really like the taste of homemade bread better than store bought bread.  There is something about all the parts you have to clean up with a bread machine that really turns me off.  Today I am sharing a recipe that is easy, clean, and doesn't require too much time in the kitchen.  Enjoy!