Okay, I wasn't sure if I should write about this or not but I feel like it's a real issue and that I'll feel better once I get it out on paper. Why are women so judgmental of other women? Are we all really that insecure and unhappy? I have been a proud supporter of the skinny mint tea for over a year now, and they often use me as advertisement. Today I stumbled upon one of their advertisements and I was disgusted with the comments. I'm not going to repeat them, and I'm not looking for a pat on the back or a "that's not true" I'm just really sickened by the lack of respect and humanity of people today. I am very happy with my lifestyle, I know I am healthy, I know I'm not to skinny and I know that I am a good person. I genuinely feel happy for people who are happy in there own skin and in their  life in general! No judgment from me, healthy looks different on everyone and happy looks different on everyone! So let's stop shaming  people for being too "fat" or too "skinny" and let's focus on being the best versions of ourselves! Spread the love not the hate people.  xo Ashylla

There are so many delicious and healthy meals out there but here are some of my favs!!

Snacks:

Avocado stuffed with light  tuna topped with light cheddar cheese baked for 5-10 min

Oatmeal energy balls http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/

Quinoa bread with peanut butter and banana open faced sandwich

Glutino pretzels

Light cottage cheese topped with either avocado, bananas or apples

Naval oranges

Banana ice cream http://www.thehealthymaven.com/2015/06/peanut-butter-chocolate-banana-soft-serve.html

Fav suppers

Spaghetti squash chowmein seriously you HAVE to try this soooo good

http://joandsue.blogspot.ca/2015/02/spaghetti-squash-chow-mein.html?m=1

Lazy cabbage rolls! So yummy http://ifoodreal.com/lazy-cabbage-rolls-skillet/

Healthy chicken chowmein Devine!!!

https://foodgawker.com/post/2014/04/04/333609/

Best porkchops hands down!! https://www.skinnymom.com/skinny-seasoned-pork-chops/

I ❤️❤️ fish tacos http://hostthetoast.com/blackened-fish-tacos-avocado-cilantro-sauce/

So simple and delicious!! http://www.skinnytaste.com/turkey-taco-lettuce-wraps-3-pts/

This recipe is life changing!! Seriously try it! http://www.galonamission.com/buffalo-chicken-spaghetti-squash/

This is such a deadly combination!! http://arismenu.com/bbq-chicken-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/

This salad is to die for!! http://damndelicious.net/2014/01/03/bbq-chicken-salad/

Turkey burgers are one of my fav things to make!! This is one of my fav recipes but there are so many good ones I always ditch the bun and wrap mine in lettuce! http://wearychef.com/buffalo-turkey-burgers/

The best salmon I've ever tasted http://bitzngiggles.com/brown-sugar-salmon/

These are some of my fav go to family friendly meals!! I hope you enjoy them as much as us Smiths do!! Xoxo

Has it really been a year?

       I used to think a year was a very long time. They say the older you get the quicker time passes by. That is quite terrifying to me because this past year seemed to fly by.

      Has it really been a year? I still remember that day the very early morning being woken up by a very concerned husband, rushing to the ER and then following an ambulance to Lethbridge with my one year old in the back seat fighting the tears and trying to focus on the road ahead of me.

         I will never forget that day but I will forever be thankful for it. Thankful that it instilled in me that I never want to live without him. For showing me how important and valuable he is to me and to our family. It reminded me that life is so very precious and to never take it or him for granted.

     I'm thankful that because of that health scare I found a passion for health and fitness. I knew that I never wanted to feel that way again so it was time to improve my families health and to further prevent any illness. Since our drastic lifestyle change we are both happier and healthier than ever before. We feel so amazing and are so thankful for our health! I love helping others find there passion for health and fitness and I love to share my journey to hopefully inspire others to do the same. We only get one body, we should treat it with love and respect and always be working on being our very best selves!

     This experience taught me to live in the moment and to love with my whole heart and to live fearlessly. I have learned to appreciate my surroundings and to be thankful for the beautiful life Matt and I have created together. I learned to slow down and reevaluate. To chase my dreams and to love my life. I always want to be the best version of myself and to find beauty in all things.

     I'm so thankful for my amazing husband. He keeps me grounded and loves me no matter what. He is always there to support me and to build me up. We truly are a perfect match. We even each other out and compliment one another. He is my forever and I will never stop loving him and taking care of him. Xoxo