Vitatops Final 50% OFF Sale!

Hello, Everyone!

I’m knee deep in studying for almost-finals at school, but I had to come back for a minute and let you know some sad piece of news.

Vitatops is having a 50% OFF Going Out of Business Sale! I’m so heartbroken, because Vitatops are such a staple in my breakfast.

Main Page:
https://www.thehealthfoodstore.com/

Deep Chocolate Vitatops:
https://www.thehealthfoodstore.com/collections/vitalicious/products/deep-chocolate-vitatops?variant=35474678476

So before they’re gone forever, make sure you get a farewell batch and make sure to use code THANKYOU in your checkout.

I’ll be seeing you soon!

 

Full Week of Meals-(W.H.O.M.P.) 3rd Week Weigh-in on iTrackBites Carb Conscious Weight Watchers (Points Plus System)

We are on our third week back recommitting to the program and tracking on the Weight Watchers Points Plus program on iTrackBites' Carb Conscious. How did it go? Here’s a daily rundown of what I put on my plate, plus my activity for the week. And it’s also time for our third weigh-in! Are you ready? So how did your third week go? Share it with me.

 

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2nd Week on iTrackBites’ Carb Conscious! Weekly Menu, W.H.O.M.P., & Weigh-in!

We are on our second week back recommitting to the program and tracking Weight Watchers Points Plus program on iTrackBites Carb Conscious. How did it go?

Here’s a daily rundown of what I put on my plate, plus my activity for the week.

And it’s also time for our second weigh-in! Are you ready?

So how did your second week go? Share it with me.

• Plus, I was so excited this week, I forgot to track my Parmesan Caesar Salad from Wendy's! It was 8PPV.

 

See the video on YouTube!

 

 

 

Weekly Menu (W.H.O.M.P.) What’s Happy/Healthy On My Plate & First Weigh-In!

So we finally got through our first week back recommitting to the program. How did it go? Here’s a daily rundown of what I put on my plate, plus my activity for the week.

And it’s also time for our first weigh-in! Are you ready?

   Check out the video on YouTube

So how did your first week go? Share it with me.

Let's Begin! But First, Let's Talk About Spaces!

Hello, Everyone! So, now that we have recommitted and are ready to begin – there’s just one more thing to talk about before we can get going. Spaces!

I’ll never forget the chat I had with my Leader when I first joined Weight Watchers so many years ago. My first lesson when I joined – make sure to set up your spaces for success!

Check out my video and see how I whipped my refrigerator into shape!

Check out the video on YouTube

What about you? How do you set up your spaces for success? Tell me!

 

Updates and Changes: New Look and New Program!

 

There are new updates and changes to my channel. I have a new look and I'm following a new program, or is it an old one? Tune in to find out!

Check out the video on YouTube!

Slow Cooker Turkey Recipe/Cooking Video - Featuring My Google Assistant

Thanks to a YouTuber I used to follow named Gisele, I now love making turkey year-round thanks to her amazing tip of cooking an entire turkey in the slow cooker. There’s no more need to fuss over it or baste it. Nope. You just set it and forget it.

So, since I have a 7 quart slow cooker, I take full advantage of this tip, but when I don’t want to wait around for the turkey to thaw, I opt for getting the individual cut turkey pieces at Sprouts. Either way works.

But to make my meal process even easier, my 8” Lenovo Google Assistant (available at Walmart) is always up to the task. As you can see in the video, it helps me with setting timers, keeping a shopping list, and so many other useful things in the kitchen.

Check out the video on YouTube

Slow Cooker Turkey   

• Turkey (thawed)
• Seasonings of your choice
• Chicken Broth or other broth of your choice.

Instructions:

• Place thawed turkey into slow cooker. Be sure if using a whole turkey to take out giblets and any plastic pieces inside. Insert a turkey timer in thickest part of the turkey or of the pieces, or have a meat thermometer handy to make sure turkey reaches correct cooking temperature.
• Pour chicken broth, and stop once you see it filling up the slow cooker at least half way.
• Sprinkle desired seasonings on turkey.
• Make sure slow cooker lid closes securely and is not lifted up on any corners.
• That’s it. Your turkey will be ready in a few hours and there’s no need to baste it. You can just set it and forget it, without any hassle.

For a whole turkey (for my 7 quart slow cooker no more than a 13 pound turkey fits into it) cook for 4 hours on High or adjust the time if more time is needed. For individual pieces, lessen the time as needed, usually 3 hours on High.

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I get my turkey timers at HEB, but if you don’t have any nearby, there are some available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3guqZRr *affiliate link

 

Don’t forget to check out my store on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/shop/julieslivinghappyhealthy?ref=cm_sw_tw_r_inf_own_julieslivinghappyhealthy_dp_7OrK3iRrbJU5d

Enjoy!

Sprouts Mini Grocery Haul - February 2021

Hello, Everyone! Today I wanted to share with you a mini grocery haul from Sprouts. I was craving some turkey, not just for the amazing taste and flavor that I love, but also it’s so convenient and easy to cook. Plus, it’s also great for meal prepping as I cook a big batch and it lasts for the whole week. So, even though it was February, I just had to run to my local Sprouts to make it happen.

See the video on YouTube!

It’s definitely more cost effective to get a whole frozen turkey, but if you have a craving and don’t want to wait around for days until the turkey thaws, then buying it fresh is definitely an option.

Check out my next upcoming video so you can see just how I prepare my turkey!

How about you? Do you only eat turkey around Thanksgiving or are you like me and make it a year-round treat?

Tell me about it!

February 2021 HEB Grocery Haul

Here’s yet another grocery haul filmed on February 2021 – done just right before the devastating freeze which happened in Texas. We were so lucky our district experienced rolling blackouts and that our food didn’t spoil like others’ did.

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Such an experience to have gone through. I hope I never have to go through that again!

What about you? How did you spend your February in 2021?  

My New Pantry!

As promised in my last video, here is a look at my new pantry.

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We moved to a new home last year right as the quarantine hit and it marked the beginning of the pandemic, so it was crucial to get organized.

I tried to keep the snacks to individual sizes and tried not to buy family or large sized items. Also, the CLOSED sign I got at Lowe’s was a real help!

What tips and tricks did you use during quarantine to stop you from raiding your pantry?

Applelini
Pantry | Pantry Sign | Wood Words | Wood Word Cutout | Wood Word Signs | Laser Cut | Laser Cut Sign | Laser Cut Name | Wood Word Art

 

Tell me about it!

 

HEB Grocery Haul–Filmed on January 2021

Hello, Everyone!

Oh my goodness! So many things have been thrown my way since the beginning of the year that it’s only until now that I’ve finally be able to upload this grocery haul I filmed on January of 2021. It was right before you-know-what hit the fan and everything got turned around on me – again.

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Here are some links which are featured in the video:

Food Directory
http://www.juliesliving.com/p/food-directory.html

 

Weight Watchers - Easy & Quick Steak 'n' Potatoes Dinner
https://youtu.be/7V9EHZSPvBA

 

mDesign Airtight Stackable Kitchen Pantry Cabinet Food Storage Container on Amazon *affiliate link   

https://amzn.to/3ioislB

  

How have y'all been doing? Has 2021 been doing a number on you as well, or are you finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel?

Let me know!

Podcast Buzz- Lauren Koski The Weight Loss Shift Podcast

 Hello, Everyone!

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Just had to share this amazing podcast from Lauren Koski which really got me in gear and totally made the world of difference. Give it a listen on your podcast provider of choice. Mine is Spotify. Let me know what you think of it!

She offers classes for weight loss in which she states you’ll shift your mindset and lose weight for the last time! Check out the links for her first episode on Spotify, but you can listen to her podcast on your podcast provider of choice. Make sure to leave her a review!

Also, I wanted to share that I have a new blog address:
http://www.juliesliving.com/

Link to Episode 1 of Lauren Koski’s The Weight Loss Shift Podcast on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sXxnGeSJEJ1QRRFrlUzeT

 

Hello, 2021! Life Update and More

Finally! I’m able to upload the update video of where have I been and what’s been going on in my life. What surprised you the most – my hair or all the wacky stuff going on? And what about you? What’s been going on with you in all this time we’ve been apart? Share your thoughts with me!

Watch the video on YouTube

Food Directory Link:
http://julieswwlifejourney.blogspot.com/p/food-directory.html

Items featured in this video:
For those days you just don’t feel like styling your hair try the Messy Bun Hair Piece*
https://amzn.to/3rDUZ19

If you’re like me and have gone up in weight a bit, get yourself an affordable, temporary ring while you get back to your goal weight!
Try Absolute Baguette and Pave Ring Set from HSN
https://www.hsn.com/products/absolute-cubic-zirconia-baguette-and-pave-2-piece-ring-/9315651

*some links might be affiliate links.

New Trailer for my YouTube Channel! New Videos Coming Soon

Hello, Everyone!

It took me awhile, but I finally updated my new trailer for my YouTube Channel.

See the Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UZDTWN2QAJc

I’m currently in the process of filming new videos and you’ll be seeing some new content from me in about a week or two! Thanks for being so patient, I totally appreciate your support.

So what do you think? Tell me your thoughts!

Happy 2021! Starting the Year Off Right

Happy New Year Everyone!

Image by Darwin Laganzon from Pixabay

We finally made it to 2021 and I wanted to make sure to start the year off right. I’ve been out for awhile and I’ve had a lot of ups and downs, and like most of you during this pandemic my weight has gone up and my hair has grown longer! But now with this new year, it’s finally time to gather momentum and keep at it despite all the curveballs being thrown our way. Right?

So to begin here was my first breakfast of 2021!

Thin Bagel Breakfast-
*2/3 cup Egg whites with veggies (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes)
*2 slices of thin bacon from HEB
*bananas & berries sprinkled with chia seeds, flax seeds, and ceylon cinnamon
*Susalia chips with 8 crispy rounds
*thin bagel with avocado
*coffee with 2 teaspoons of creamer

Now on Instagram!

Hiya, Everyone!

Just a quick post letting you know there’s a new way to follow me. I promised if I ever opened up an Instagram account, I’d let you know.

So here it is:

https://www.instagram.com/julieslivinghh/

I’m slowly trying to make it back to blogging and uploading on YouTube, but life keeps throwing me so many curveballs it’s hard to keep up!

Thanks for being so patient!

Update! Surgery, Recovery, and Everything in Between!

Hello, Everyone!

So glad to finally talk to y’all again! I know several of you have reached out to me wondering where I was and what was going on.

(Me today, July 15, 2019)

It’s been a whirlwind since I posted last, and just whenever I’m about to upload an update, something else pops up. So, I decided to post something up BEFORE life decides to go off on me– LOL!

So, let’s start at the beginning. It’s taken me awhile to share this with y’all because I never like to share things unless there’s a happy(-ish) ending involved. LOL

New Video Upload: Julie’s Great Gifts–Featuring Etekcity’s Body Fat Scale

Hello, Everyone!

Christmas is just around the corner and I’ve got a few suggestions on some great gifts for you to bring in the new year.  

*See the video on YouTube

Upcoming Video Review: Etekcity Body Fat Scale

Hello, Everyone! I was contacted by Etekcity to review their Body Fat Scale and I can’t wait to share what I loved about it.

New Video Upload: Weekly Food Prep!

Hello, Everyone!
 

I know it’s been a billion, million, trillion  - Godzillian years LOL – since I last uploaded a video, but I’m so glad to be back. Life is always hectic, but even when things get out of control, there are some things I always do to get my week off to a good start.

So here are the things I do every week on autopilot to make sure I’ve got a leg up on what’s to come for the week.

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