Restoration Love:

CINCO DE MAYOOO!!!

I LOVE this holiday.

It gives me a reason to eat my most 

favorite food in the world.

CHIPS & SALSA, BABY!!!!

{and guacamole and queso and quesadillas and chimichangas!!!!}

Hopefully we can gather up some 

of our great friends and head out to the 

local Superior Grill tonight!

I am so excited I can hardly breathe!

{AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!}

Inspiration

 

{I am LOVING this dark slate-y color in different rooms.}

 

{This entryway would be very easy to re-do on a much more affordable scale.}

 

{Ahh... so beachy and relaxing...}

 

 

{Very much drawn to  smokey purples with natural wood.}

 

{I think this is a bedroom that the Hubby and I could agree on.}

 

{Simplicity. Our bed is also the same wood color so this would work for us.}

{A color palate I have always favored,}

Progress and Pork Chops

Most of you who know me know I am a huge foodie.

Like I LOVE food. Mainly Mexican restaurants. 

Ever since I was very young I have always wanted

to eat anywhere that has re-fried beans, queso and SALSA!!! 

I realized that my eating habits were getting a bit out 

of hand and knew if I wanted to continue

enjoying the foods I loved I would need to learn to 

eat smaller portions and limit my queso intake! 

Lately I have been purchasing more fresh foods and 

lean meats to cook during the week.

I have also been going to the gym about 6-7 times a week

for about 45 minutes to an hour of cardio.

Ryan and I agreed that our "date night" would

also serve as our "cheat night" so we could 

go to any restaurant and eat as bad {or good} as we wanted.

This has been going very well and I am really

noticing a huge difference in my moods and my energy levels.

Physically I feel much healthier and I am 

starting to feel a change in the way my clothes are fitting. YAY!

I have never been one to stick to something for 

a long time so this has really been a big deal for me. 

Quick and Easy Pork Chops!

2 boneless pork chops

sea salt

freshly crushed black pepper

garlic

butter

I rubbed them down with the salt, pepper and garlic on both sides 

while heating up a skillet on high.

Sometime to save a few calories I will just use a spray

to cook with but with so few ingredients it was really worth it.

Brown both sides of your chops on high, once you have done that

 immediately turn it down to a low-medium for about 3 or 4 minutes

on each side. Do not cook it too long or they will dry out really fast.

I had mine with blackberries and strawberries and 

Ryan had his with ramen noodles. {No veggies or fruit for him!}

We really did not plan well for sides this week but

learning to grocery shop for two people with completely different

taste is a tough one!

No picture today, I ate off of a paper plate and

there was no way to make dinner look pretty.

Taco Salad Night!

Last night we decided to head home after church

to make dinner instead of the usual BWW. 

Lately, Ryan and I have been eating a little healthier

since the honeymoon cruise and trip to Baton Rouge.

{This is always a must since there is SO much

wonderful food to be eaten there-and we do.}

So here it is:

1lb ground turkey

1 can black beans (rinsed/drained)

shredded cheese

shredded lettuce

diced jalapenos

Rotel (mild or original)

light sour cream

1 taco seasoning packet

your favorite tortilla chips (ours is Tostitos)

I like to put my Rotel in the blender for a second with a little lime and pepper.

 Brown your turkey and add taco seasoning. {follow directions on pack}

Heat up your beans in a separate pan on low-med.

 Then start layering!!

 Place the shredded lettuce down first to keep the chips from getting too soft.

Add your turkey, beans THEN cheese so it melts.

Sprinkle a few diced jalapenos, add your salsa and a dollop of sour cream.

You can crush a few chips on top for crunch.

{Serves 4-5}