June 16, 2016

Enjoy Life

June 16, 2016/ Giovanna Cicerchia

I cannot believe school is coming to an end and my quiet, children-free mornings are getting shorter. I decided that today is a drive-into-Ridgewood, windows down, music turned up, grab-a-cup-of-coffee-from-one-of-my-favorite-local-coffee-shops type of day, so that is exactly what I did.

American Bulldog coffee shop is where I decided to relax my mind and enjoy this beautiful June morning. Did I feel guilty that my children were in school, that my mom is watching my youngest and that my darling husband is working very hard? NOPE-that type of guilt or negativity doesn't live here anymore.

Ladies, I challenge you to go out and enjoy that cup of coffee with a yummy side and don't look back. You are #WORTHIT

Not Just a Pretty Plate

Meal prep, recipes, calorie crushing exercises and lifestyle tips for women who know they're worth more.

Meet Giovanna

A mom of three committed to a healthy balance of diet, exercise, Elf on the Shelf, handmade Valentines, Reels and grandma’s china. A wife who knows that humor and healthy sacrifices (not unhealthy choices) keep a home happy. A woman best described as a filled-to-the-rim tall goblet of fresh squeezed lemonade; sweet, hit-the-spot satisfaction with a hint of sour and worth picking out the seeds for. A friend who wants to raise up a fierce army of strong females who recognize their potential for positive change. A gym junkie who believes the best workout is when your mascara runs faster than you do. A DIY maven on a mission to find the perfect red lipstick and deliver delicious meal prep ideas. She may know more about kitchens and kettle bells than conjunctions (grammar term!), but she strives to accept every challenge with grace, humility and a killer attitude. Adores her kids, can’t get enough of her husband, always calling after her dog.

Get updates from Giovanna!

Pantry must-haves to curb your calorie count, satisfy your cravings & save you in a time crunch

3 Lemons
3 Oranges
3 Bananas
2 Green Apples
2 Pears
1 Avocado
Celery
Carrots
Fresh Parsley
Fresh Dill
Organic Eggs
Vanilla/Unsweetened Almond Milk
Turkey Chop Meat
8oz of Any Lean Fish
Almonds
Almond Butter
Agave
70-90% Dark Chocolate
Organic Cinnamon
Organic Garlic Powder
Organic Onion Powder
Organic Coarse Black Pepper
High Quality Sea Salt (I like Fleur De Sel)
Coconut Oil
Good EVOO
Spectrum High Quality Canola Spray Oil
Eden Scented Red Wine Vinegar
John McCann's Steel Cut Oats
Chia Seeds
Flax Seed
Can of Crushed Tomatoes
Can of Beans (any type)
Frozen Berries
Mint Tea
Coffee (I love Illy, but bagel store coffee has been good to my palate too)
Glass Containers (meal prep)
Plastic Baggies (small-large)

Lifestyle

Enjoy Life

Not Just a Pretty Plate

Meet Giovanna

Get updates from Giovanna!

RECIPE ARCHIVE

Meal Prep Archive